National Bike Month

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May is National Bike Month, and the city is hosting several events with something for every skill level and desire. We hope you will join us!

Per city code, those under the age of 14 are required to wear a helmet. We recommend all wear a helmet.

To learn more about all the events throughout National Bike Month, view our full calendar.

  1. Calendar of Events

Mayor’s RideMayor's Ride

Join the Mayor for a casual bicycle ride around downtown as we kick off National Bike Month. The ride is expected to take about 45 minutes from start to finish. This free, 5-mile ride starts and ends at City Hall.

Ages & Skill Levels: Open to all

Words on Wheels - Words on Wheels

Bring a group of friends and join us for Words on Wheels to tour Downtown Hampton, Phoebus, and Fort Monroe to collect letters.

This self-paced bike ride event will start and end at Sly Clyde Ciderworks (207 East Mellen St.). After teams collect letters from participating businesses, teams return to play words on over-sized boards to see who can build a word with the highest point value. This event is a great way to peek into some new businesses, bike casually, and play a classic board game.

Ages & Skill Levels: Open to all

Bike to Work Bike to Work Week

National Bike to Work Week is held during the third week in May. If you make the trek, send us some photos. On the Friday of that week is official bike-to-work day.

Ages & Skill Levels: Open to all

To learn more about all the events throughout National Bike Month, view our full calendar.

Tour de Fort - 250x250Tour de Fort

Join us for the annual Tour de Fort on historic Fort Monroe. Explore the area by bicycle through one of our five guided rides. With rides ranging from 3 to 20 miles, there is something for everyone. Rides explore Fort Monroe, Phoebus, and Buckroe, and start and end at Fort Monroe.

Ages & Skill Levels: Open to all. Five routes lets you select the ride that is best suited for you.