To celebrate cycling in and around Kalamazoo KBC and Boatyard Brewing have partnered for an afternoon of Riding & Relaxing on Saturday, May 12th from 12:00 noon to 4 p.m.
Kalamazoo Bicycle Club will lead escorted no-drop COMMUNITY RIDES led by KBC Ride Leaders starting at 12:00 noon & 12:30 p.m. The rides start and end at Boatyard Brewing and proceed on the KRVT. The route will be open all day for those who want to enjoy riding at their own pace, as well. After the ride, please join us for a SOCIAL GATHERING at Boatyard Brewing. The “Give Them Five Ale” will be on tap until it runs out. Come enjoy this limited release beer along with $3 All You Can Drink Homemade Root Beer, and $10 All You Can Eat Pizza!
Please plan on wearing your helmet and drink responsibly.
If you will be riding earlier or later in the day, we welcome all riders and their families & friends to relax and refuel at the Boatyard, located at 432 E Paterson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009.
Any questions about the event can be directed to Valerie Litznerski at Valerie.Litznerski@gmail.com or Robin Sides at RMSides14@gmail.com.
Kalamazoo Area Bike Week celebrates the many benefits and joys of bicycling in our greater community. It starts on the Saturday before Mothers Day and runs through the following Saturday. In 2025, Bike Week is May 10-17. Plus, May is National Bike Month, and includes Bike to Work Week and Bike to Work Day! Organizing Bike Week ramps up in January.
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. KBW 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) or further down this page to check them out. By 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.
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