New Worcester Bike Alliance Launches With Bike Month Events

WORCESTER, MA — A new local group promoting bicycle riding in the Worcester area is starting off with a series of events celebrating National Bike Month in May.

The Worcester Bike Alliance is an effort by transportation groups in the area "to promote cycling in all its forms." The bike month celebration will culminate on May 18 with a celebration of the locals who participated in the free electronic bike program. The event will also include a group ride in the Mill Street area, where new bike lanes were completed in late 2023.

The League of American Bicyclists has been celebrating National Bike Month since the 1950s to promote the benefits of bicycling. One of the main highlights of the month is bike-to-work week on May 13 to 19.

Here are the local events for bike month in May, according to the group:

May 4, 10 a.m. — Gear Up for Bike Season: A Comprehensive Bike Education Presentation organized by MassBike, the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) at the Worcester Public Library. An informative session designed to equip cyclists of all ages with the knowledge and skills they need for a safe and enjoyable biking season, just in time for Bike Month.

May 11, 9 a.m. — Worcester Bike Swap! at 100 Grove St. Break out the bin of bike parts, bidons, and other bike gear, and come to swap and sell with your fellow bicycle enthusiasts.

May 15, 7:30 a.m. — Worcester Bike Breakfast organized by MassBike, the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) and WalkBike Worcester in downtown Worcester City Square (corner of Mercantile and Front St): Walk, ride or roll in to enjoy coffee, food and company!

May 15 to 19, noon to 4 p.m. — The Art of the Bicycle at 20 Franklin St. Visit a Bicycle Art Exhibit at the Worcester PopUp.

May 18, 2 p.m. — Worcester Bay State Bike Month Celebration organized by MassBike, the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) and WalkBike Worcester at Stearns Tavern, 140 Mill St. We'll be celebrating our first cohort of riders as they officially finish their participation in the Worcester E-Bike Program, and Bay State Bike Month. Bring your bicycle and a helmet — there will be snacks, raffles, free bike lights, and a fun group ride! Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

May 22, 6 p.m. — PBS documentary "Major Taylor" at the Worcester Public Library: A new documentary from Indiana Public Media will be shown, followed by a panel discussion.