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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Learn More About The Rules of The Road - Online Resources

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More bicyclists seem to be on the move than ever this year, whether for basic transportation or to get some exercise riding alone or with family. Bike Week gives us a great opportunity to share some basic education about the rules of the road and safety pointers.

Some key messages:
Motorists must give bicyclists 5 feet passing room in many municipalities (about half a lane). Three feet is mandatory in all other parts of the state.
Motorists and Bicyclists must obey all traffic signals and signs.
Bicyclists and Motorists must use turn signals.
Motorists and Bicyclists must be especially cautious at intersections and driveways.
Bicyclists - Be visible: lights at night are required; bright clothing and daytime running lights make you more visible.
On the roads, Bicyclists and Motorists must ride and drive with traffic.
Bicyclists - Be predictable, not weaving in and out unpredictably. Wear a safety-rated bike helmet.
Motorists - Don’t park or drive in bike lanes.
In roundabouts, Bicyclists are advised by MDOT to ride in the main lane; Motorists are advised by the Secretary of State not to pass bicyclists.

Motorists & Bicyclists - These are especially good times to practice the Golden Rule - treat each other as you would like to be treated - and follow the Rules of the Road.

Click on these links to obtain:
What Every Driver Must Know from the Michigan Secretary of State

What Every Michigan Bicyclist Must Know from the League of Michigan Bicyclists

This public service message is a reminder from Bike Friendly Kalamazoo

Earlier Event: May 12
WKZO Morning Radio Interview With Ken Lanphear, Renee Mitchell & Paul Wells
Later Event: May 12
Kalamazoo River Valley Trail Cleanup Hosted by Discover Kalamazoo - Canceled

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