HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – It’s officially bike month! The City of Huntsville will be hosting several biking activities across the city for the community to participate in.
Mayor Tommy Battle proclaimed May as Bike Month at his 14th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride on Saturday, May 6.
The mayor, the Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee (BASC), Huntsville Police Bike Unit and Healthy Huntsville held a four-mile bike ride around downtown Huntsville and the surrounding historic neighborhoods.
“This is one of our favorite events of the year,” said Mayor Battle. “From serious cyclists to young children, there’s a real sense of community as we enjoy the beautiful sights of Downtown Huntsville.”
Bike Month activities end on the weekend of May 26-29 with the UCI Para-Cycling World Cup in Cummings Research Park. You can find the events below:
- May 3: Bike to School Day
- May 5: Bikes & Brews Ride in downtown Huntsville
- May 6: Mayor Battle’s Bike Ride, 11 a.m., Big Spring Park
- May 8 -12: Bus and Bike Week, Huntsville Transit – Orbit buses have bike racks. Bring your bike and ride the bus for free!
- May 15-21: Bike to Work Week
- May 19: Bikes & Brews Ride in downtown Huntsville
- May 23: Tour de Arsenal, 5 p.m., Meet at MSFC Activity Building, 4316 Digney Road
- May 26-29: UCI Para-Cycling World Cup, Cummings Research Park