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.

Upcoming Events

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Smart Cycling 101 Class

  • Portage City Hall 7900 S. Westnedge Ave. Portage, MI 49002 USA (map)

The Smart Cycling Program is a great opportunity to learn how to ride your bike safely! This curriculum is certified by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) and taught across the USA by League Certified Instructors with extensive riding and teaching experience. The course incorporates on-line and in-class learning, parking lot maneuvering drills and a group ride. You will learn: Basic bike fit, inspection, and maintenance, how to ride safely and legally in traffic and how to improve riding skills and avoid crashes. Helmet and working bicycle required to participate. This program is for cyclist 18 years and over.

To register, visit the link below. Registration deadline is May 1 for the May 8 course. Scholarships are available. Some online training is required before the course!

This course is also the fundamental pre-requisite course on the way to becoming a League of American Bicyclists League Cycling Instructor (LCI).

Sponsor: City of Portage

Event Website: https://apm.activecommunities.com/cityofportageparks/Activity_Search/smart-cycling-traffic-skills-101-course-may-8/571 and follow the prompts.

Registration Deadline: May 1 for the May 8 course.

Cost/Fees: $50 per person, pre-work is required.

For more information, please contact Lorrie Lott (lottl@portagemi.gov)

Supplemental Information Website: https://www.bikeleague.org/ridesmart and
Online Training Website:
https://learn.bikeleague.org/smart-cycling-3

Other: Another course will be held June 12; registeration is due June 5 for the June 12 course.

Earlier Event: May 8
Kal-Haven Trailblazer (Postponed to 2022)
Later Event: May 8
Intro to Gravel Road Riding

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