Kalamazoo Area Bike Week celebrates the many benefits and joys of bicycling in our greater community. It starts on the Saturday before Mother’s Day and runs through the following Saturday. In 2026, Bike Week was May 9-16. Plus, May is National Bike Month, and includes Bike to Work Week and Bike to Work Day! Organizing Bike Week starts to ramp up in January. Scroll down to see what’s on the calendar.

Bike Week underscoreS the role bicycling plays in building economically strong AND Physically & MENTALLY HEALTHY communities. Its value IS greater than any one event. OUR message for bicyclists and motorists alike is to ENJOY Life by practicing the golden rule WHILE following the rules of the road. We’RE in this together.

People are bicycling for fun, for basic transportation and to stay fit & healthy in greater numbers than ever. KABW includes many group events — others can be enjoyed with friends, solo or virtually. Many events show what our diverse and vibrant bicycling community offers throughout the year.

We start posting the current year’s events to the calendar in April. Scroll through the calendar (below) and further down this page to check them out. In late April and early May new Events and Announcements are updated almost daily — so stay tuned. Interested in featuring an event? Check out the Organizer Info page for more information.

Best wishes for safe and happy bicycling during Bike Week and throughout the year!

This site is for general informational and educational purposes. Descriptions may not include important details or last minute changes, so please contact the organizers directly. Health advisories are on our Announcements page.

Upcoming Events

May
17
6:00 PM18:00

Tandem Cycling Captains and Volunteers Needed @ the annual Michigan Sport Education Camp for Blind & Vision Impaired Youth

The Michigan Sports Education Camp for Blind & Vision Impaired Youth is looking for tandem cycling captains and volunteers willing to support introducing the sport of cycling to youth with vision impairments. At the camp there will be 3 or 4 tandem cycling clinics that teach the basics of riding stoker in a tandem team, introducing different types of tandem bikes, and participating in a semi-competitive “time trial” event where youth athletes test out their newly acquired skills. Come join this amazing event that has taken place in Kalamazoo for over 35 years.

Dates: May 17-20, exact times TBA, usually 6-8pm

Sponsor: Michigan Blind Athletic Association

Website: https://miblindsports.org/

Cost: free

Contact: Josh Harrington, joshvispecialist@outlook.org

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Bike Safety & Helmet Fitting Event
May
16
11:00 AM11:00

Bike Safety & Helmet Fitting Event

Trestlewood Pediatrics and Safe Kids Kalamazoo County are hosting a bike safety event focused on properly fitting helmets for upcoming spring and summer activities! A properly fitted helmet can dramatically reduce the risk of severe brain injuries.
You may bring your child's current helmet for a fitting, or new helmets will be available for a $10 donation to Safe Kids Kalamazoo County. The helmets provided are CPSC-compliant for non-motorized wheeled activities like bicycling, kick scooter riding, as well as inline and roller-skating.
A CPSC compliant skateboarding helmet should be worn for skateboarding and long boarding. If your child rides a motorized scooter or bike, a moped or motorcycle helmet is recommended.

Sponsor: Safe Kids Kalamazoo County

Cost: free fitting;, $10 for a new helmet

Contact: Emma Youngs, 269-341-6508, youngse@bronsonhg.org

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Mayors' Ride
May
16
9:30 AM09:30

Mayors' Ride

Join Kalamazoo and Portage officials on a casual family-friendly bike ride that features examples of a number of different bicycling facilities around the Kalamazoo Farmers Market. Experience some of the downtown neighborhoods of Kalamazoo, and get some shopping and browsing in, at the Farmers Market!

Sponsor: City of Kalamazoo

Details: Registration desk opens at 9:30am; Ride begins at 10am; distance between 6-7 miles

Comments: Helmets and waivers required. Make sure your bike is in working order (air in tires, brakes work, chain/shifting works, seat comfy — test it out before riding it if this is your first ride of the season. :-)

Cost/Fees: Free

Contact: Michael L. Smith; smithm@kalamazoocity.org; 269-303-7598

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Learn How to Fix a Flat
May
16
9:00 AM09:00

Learn How to Fix a Flat

Learning how to fix a flat tire is one of the best and most practical bike maintenance skills you can learn. Sure, you can take a bike with a flat tire to your local bike shop if you discover it in time. But if you are on the road, knowing how to fix a flat tire will get you home. Believe it or not, with the right tools and parts - all easy enough to carry with you on a ride - most people can fix a flat tire within minutes.

Bike Week is a great time to learn or practice how to do it!

This is a self-directed event! Check out these handy web sites for more information, including a video:

https://www.bicycling.com/repair/a20013517/bike-repair-how-to-fix-a-flat-tire/

https://bikeleague.org/content/bike-maintenance

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Join a Bike Club or Group
May
16
9:00 AM09:00

Join a Bike Club or Group

Our community is home to a variety of bike clubs, teams, and special interest groups such as bicycle-oriented educational and charitable organizations.  A number of local bicycle shops also host regular rides and fun events.  We encourage everyone to explore what they have to offer.

Bike Friendly Kalamazoo publishes the names of local bike clubs at https://bikefriendlykalamazoo.org/clubs-organizations-groups/

Cost/Fees: varies by club; family and multi-year memberships are sometimes offered

Comments: Strong clubs make for strong communities. Consider making a donation to these wonderful organizations and clubs even if you aren’t joining as a member, to support the great work they do!

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Volunteer at a Bike Related Charity
May
16
9:00 AM09:00

Volunteer at a Bike Related Charity

Local, state and national educational and advocacy non-profits work to make riding a bike safer and more comfortable, building stronger communities at the same time.

Learn more about those in our area by going to https://bikefriendlykalamazoo.org/resources/organizations/

Many rely on donations and volunteers to support their great work.  If you have been meaning to help our greater community become even more bicycle friendly, Bike Week offers a great time to learn more and get involved.

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It's a Pub Ride!
May
15
7:15 PM19:15

It's a Pub Ride!

It's a chill ride to Latitude 42 from Pedal on Romence. We'll ride there, socialize for a bit and ride back. Bring lights! It'll get dark! Party pace. All are welcome.

Sponsor: Pedal Bicycle

Cost: free

Contact: Jay Lechner, 269-324-5555, info@pedalbicycle.com

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WKZO Radio, 590 AM - 106.9 FM
May
15
9:40 AM09:40

WKZO Radio, 590 AM - 106.9 FM

Enjoy WKZO’s Morning Radio Show with host Ken Lanphear, at 590 AM or 106.9 FM Kalamazoo, MI. Ken and his guest will highlight what’s happening during Kalamazoo Bike Week with a conversation that should interest everyone. The 4-5 interviews move fast, so be sure to tune in early.

Guest: Isaac Green, Open Roads Bike Program Executive Director/KABW 2026 Chair

Sponsor: WKZO Radio, 590 AM - 106.9 FM

Event website: https://wkzo.com/podcasts-morning-show-with-ken-lanphear/

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Friday Morning Women's Ride
May
15
9:30 AM09:30

Friday Morning Women's Ride

There are two friendly no-drop group rides, one at 25-30 miles at 15-16 mph, the other 25-30 miles at 13-14 mph.

Sponsor: Kalamazoo Bicycle Club

Event website: https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/rides/club-rides/

Cost/Fees: No charge. Anyone can join in. KBC membership includes newsletter, Ride with GPS, KBC club insurance and many other benefits.

Comments: Prospective members and new riders are welcome! Please visit to our website to familiarize yourself with rider expectations. Please let your ride leader know if this is your first time riding in a group, and plan to arrive early.

For more information, please contact: Paul Wells; https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/contact/

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Open Shop at Open Roads
May
14
6:00 PM18:00

Open Shop at Open Roads

Open Shop - fix your bike with help from the Open Roads team. Low cost for adults and free for youth under 18.

Sponsor: Open Roads Bike Program

Website: https://www.openroadsbike.org/the-fix.html, https://www.openroadsbike.org/adult-programs--open-shop.html

Cost: Free (under 18 years old); $5 (18 years old and over)

Contact: Isaac Green - director@Openroadsbike.org

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WKZO Radio, 590 AM - 106.9 FM
May
14
9:40 AM09:40

WKZO Radio, 590 AM - 106.9 FM

Enjoy WKZO’s Morning Radio Show with host Ken Lanphear, at 590 AM or 106.9 FM Kalamazoo, MI. Ken and his guest will highlight what’s happening during Kalamazoo Bike Week with a conversation that should interest everyone. The 4-5 minute interviews move fast, so be sure to tune in early.

Guest: Ryan Maguire, Pedal Bicycle Co-Founder

Sponsor: WKZO Radio, 590 AM - 106.9 FM

Event website: https://wkzo.com/podcasts-morning-show-with-ken-lanphear/

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Kalamazoo Bicycle Club’s Wednesday Night Ride
May
13
6:00 PM18:00

Kalamazoo Bicycle Club’s Wednesday Night Ride

There are several ride groups at paces from 16-18 mph to 22+ mph. These are faster rides on hilly roads northwest of Kalamazoo. The end time is approximate. More experience on the part of the riders is recommended/assumed. Knowing you can ride at these paces is a personally rewarding and exhilarating athletic experience.

Sponsor: Kalamazoo Bicycle Club

Event website: kalamazoobicycleclub.org/rides/

Cost/Fees: No charge to join KBC rides. KBC membership includes newsletter, Ride with GPS, KBC club insurance and many other benefits.

Comments: Prospective members and new riders are welcome! Please visit to our website to familiarize yourself with rider expectations. Please let your ride leader know if this is your first time riding in a group, and plan to arrive early. Due to the pace and hills, this ride is more challenging than KBC’s Monday Night Ride. If you are not experienced riding in a group in these conditions, we suggest work your way up to it on our Monday Night Rides and/or try riding for this pace and distance on hills before deciding which night is best for you.

For more information, please contact: Paul Wells, https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/contact/

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Bike Rodeo
May
13
5:00 PM17:00

Bike Rodeo

Get ready to roll this summer at this fun family biking event! Children can learn biking skills and make sure their bike gear is fitted and working properly.

We're excited to host this event at a new location for 2026! This year the event will be held on at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market.

Sponsor: Kzoo Parks with KDPS

Website: https://www.kzooparks.org/Events/Kzoo-Parks-Events/Bike-Rodeo

Cost: free

Contact: Morgan Gillies, (269) 337-8191, kzooparks@kalamazoocity.org

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Local Bicycling Developments: 2026 and Beyond
May
13
4:00 PM16:00

Local Bicycling Developments: 2026 and Beyond

You won’t want to miss this fast-paced series of presentations by key figures involved with bicycling developments in greater Kalamazoo. Presenters (in alphabetical order) and general presentation content will include:

  • Kathleen Hoyle – Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Portage – Rolling Out More Bicycle Facilities in Portage

  • Dave Rachowicz – Director, Kalamazoo County Parks & Expo Center –
    Progress for Kalamazoo River Valley Trail

  • Dennis Randolph – Public Works Manager and Traffic Engineer, City of Kalamazoo – Street Design Plans for Downtown Kalamazoo

  • Christopher Zull – Transportation Practice Leader, Progressive Companies – Infrastructure Bike-Motor Vehicle Crash Countermeasures For Intersections

Moderator: Amelia Katanski – Professor, Kalamazoo College; BFK Director; Wheels of Change Seminar Leader

Sponsor: Bike Friendly Kalamazoo

Website: Pre-registration required by noon Monday May 11 at https://forms.gle/mEV6U9i7384puG8C6 or copy/paste the link into your favorite browser

Cost: free

Contact: Dr. Jun Oh, jun@bikefriendlykalamazoo.org

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Bikes 4 All
May
13
2:00 PM14:00

Bikes 4 All

Meet the WMU Office for Sustainability’s bike mechanic team on campus for an inclusive ride through Kzoo! Anyone who is interested is welcome take a tour of our bike studio and join us for a ride designed to optimize relaxation and enjoyment.

Sponsor: Western Michigan University's Office for Sustainability

Website: https://wmich.edu/sustainability/office

Cost: free

Contact: Bri McCann, 269.387.0943, wmu-sustainability@wmich.edu

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WKZO Radio, 590 AM - 106.9 FM
May
13
9:40 AM09:40

WKZO Radio, 590 AM - 106.9 FM

Enjoy WKZO’s Morning Radio Show with host Ken Lanphear, at 590 AM or 106.9 FM Kalamazoo, MI. Ken and his guest will highlight what’s happening during Kalamazoo Bike Week with a conversation that should interest everyone. The 4-5 minute interviews move fast, so be sure to tune in early.

Guest: Paul Wells, Former Kalamazoo Bicycle Club Education Chair

Sponsor: WKZO Radio, 590 AM - 106.9 FM

Event website: https://wkzo.com/podcasts-morning-show-with-ken-lanphear/

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Kalamazoo Bicycle Club’s Tuesday Night Women's Ride
May
12
6:00 PM18:00

Kalamazoo Bicycle Club’s Tuesday Night Women's Ride

Tuesday Night Women’s Ride meets at the Celery Flats Picnic Pavilion to enjoy 20-30 miles of quiet country roads with friendly and supportive women. The routes are mostly flat, with some rollers on the longer routes.  Three paces are supported with ride leaders: 14 mph and under, 15-16 mph and 17+ mph average. The Portage trail system is there, too, if you prefer a slower roll.

Sponsor: Kalamazoo Bicycle Club

Event website: kalamazoobicycleclub.org

Cost/Fees: Free!

Comments: Prospective members and new riders are welcome! Please visit to our website to familiarize yourself with rider expectations. Please let your ride leader know if this is your first time riding in a group, and plan to arrive early.

For more information, please contact: Paul Wells, https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/contact/

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WKZO Radio, 590 AM - 106.9 FM
May
12
9:40 AM09:40

WKZO Radio, 590 AM - 106.9 FM

Enjoy WKZO’s Morning Radio Show with host Ken Lanphear, at 590 AM or 106.9 FM Kalamazoo, MI. Ken and his guest will highlight what’s happening during Kalamazoo Bike Week with a conversation that should interest everyone. The 4-5 interviews move fast, so be sure to tune in early.

Guest: Morgan Gillies, Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation Special Events Coordinator

Sponsor: WKZO Radio, 590 AM - 106.9 FM

Event website: https://wkzo.com/podcasts-morning-show-with-ken-lanphear/

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Monday Night Ride
May
11
6:00 PM18:00

Monday Night Ride

This is one of KBC’s regular weekly rides. There are up to eight ride groups, from 12-13 mph, to 19-21 mph, on several routes, from 15 to 30 miles.

Prospective members and new riders are welcome! Please visit our website to familiarize yourself with rider expectations. If this is your first time riding with KBC in a group, please let your ride leader know that, and plan to arrive early.

Sponsor: Kalamazoo Bicycle Club

Event Website: https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/rides/club-rides/

Primary Contact: Paul Wells; https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/contact/

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WKZO (590 AM/106.9 FM)
May
11
9:40 AM09:40

WKZO (590 AM/106.9 FM)

Enjoy WKZO’s Morning Radio Show with host Ken Lanphear, at 590 AM or 106.9 FM Kalamazoo, MI. Ken and his guest will highlight what’s happening during Kalamazoo Bike Week with a conversation that should interest everyone. The 4-5 interviews move fast, so be sure to tune in early.

Guest: Patricia Randall, City of Portage Mayor

Sponsor: WKZO Radio, 590 AM - 106.9 FM

Event website: https://wkzo.com/podcasts-morning-show-with-ken-lanphear/

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Teach Your Kids to Ride
May
10
10:30 AM10:30

Teach Your Kids to Ride

Remember how you felt when you learned to ride a bike? How free it made you feel? Teaching kids how to ride (safely) is one of the most memorable things an adult can do.

Any time during Bike Week is a great time to do it!

This is a self-directed event. Check out these handy web sites for more information, including a video:

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/latest-news/how-to-teach-your-child-to-ride-a-bike-in-just-45-minutes-video-186586

https://www.bicycling.com/skills-tips/a20032688/never-make-these-7-mistakes-when-teaching-someone-to-ride/

The League of Michigan Bicyclists offers some great educational materials as well. Their booklet What Every Young Bicyclist Should Know, is at https://www.lmb.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/WEMBMK_YouthBook2019_Web.pdf

Bike Friendly Kalamazoo has an Education and Safety web page with handy resources for bicyclists of all ages at https://bikefriendlykalamazoo.org/education-safety/

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Sunday LGBQTIA + Allies ride
May
10
10:00 AM10:00

Sunday LGBQTIA + Allies ride

Participants should arrive 15-20 minutes early for introductions, preparations, and safety reminders. Rollout is promptly at 10:00am, and it will be a no-drop ride. All abilities are welcome! Helmets are required, head lights and taillights are encouraged.

Sponsor: Kalamazoo Bicycle Club

Cost: Free

Website: https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/rides/club-rides/

Contact: Paul Wells, https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/contact/

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