May is National Bike Month

The BPAC welcomes you to participate in National Bike Month.

May Biking Events

 April 27


 		 City Council Proclamation


City Council will issue a Proclamation at their regularly scheduled meeting declaring the month of May as National Bike Month.


May 4


 		 Bike to School Day



Ride or walk to school with your kids. For information and advice go to: Walk Bike to School


May 8		 CycloFemme Ride
Join BPAC on a Mother’s Day bike ride on the Fox River Trail. Meet in the north parking lot at the Gail Borden Public Library at 4 p.m. A special treat for the first 50 ladies to show up! Learn more about this international event at CycloFemme.

May 14
 Elgin Cycling Classic
A full day of bike racing through the neighborhoods next to beautiful Lords Park. Details pending.

May 16 - 20


 		 Bike to Work Week


Don’t just bike to work on Friday, do it every day! Here’s how… Test your knowledge of the laws and safety techniques governing roadway interactions between motor vehicles and bicycles. Take the Bicycle Safety Quiz today!


May 21


 		 Guided Bike Tour:Elgin's East Side
Twist and turn your way through historic neighborhoods and parks, and past historic sites on Elgin's east side. Meet at the Lord's Park Museum at 1 p.m.
May 26


 		 Guided Bicycle Tour: Elgin's West Side


Twist and turn your way through historic neighborhoods and parks, and past historic sites on Elgin's west side. Meet at the Wing Park Golf Course parking lot at 6 p.m.


May 29


 		 Bike the Drive


Don’t miss the best car-free ride on Lake Shore Drive. For more information and to register…

Join the National Bike Challenge Join the National Bike Challenge, a nationwide event uniting thousands of current bicyclists and encouraging countless new riders. In its simplest form it is a logging center for user to record miles ridden and to be part of the national community of bicyclists. It is a free and easy way to challenge yourself, colleagues and the greater community to ride more. Sign up here!

Coming in June

 June 4 2nd Annual Bikes and Bites

 June 19 - 25 4th Annual Bike.Walk.Move: Elgin Week