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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MDOT Behind the Scenes to Advance Bicycling

Join us May 13 for this virtual presentation covering “MDOT Behind the Scenes to Advance Bicycling,” led by Josh DeBruyn, an expert in the field.

From planning to policy, a lot happens behind the scenes at MDOT before the orange barrels appear in the spring and the general public sees dirt moving, asphalt laid and paint applied. This presentation will provide an update on some of the many efforts taking place at MDOT to help advance bicycling in Michigan.

Presenter: Josh DeBruyn, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator at the Michigan Department of Transportation Josh has roots in the Kalamazoo area, and is a recognized expert in the field. In 2015 he received the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Director's Award, the department's highest honor for outstanding service. “As the bicycle and pedestrian coordinator in MDOT's Lansing central office, he has participated in several workgroups that have resulted in either a process improvement or a new product.” (Mass Transit Magazine, August 21, 2015)

Sponsors: Bike Friendly Kalamazoo (BFK) & Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)

Webex Meeting Link: Click HERE to join the meeting, or copy and paste it into your web browser.

Cost/Fees: Free

Public is welcome!

This presentation is posted on Bike Friendly Kalamazoo’s Meetings page.

Earlier Event: May 13
The FIX (Youth Bike Repair Clinic)
Later Event: May 14
WKZO Morning Radio Interview With Ken Lanphear & Special Guests

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