How the Spokane Bicycle Club Is Making Riding a Bike More Welcoming for All
Cover photo of the Spokane Bike Club
For the 10th year, Spokane Bicycle Club is inviting the community to take part in May Bike Everywhere—a monthlong celebration of short rides, neighborhood events and everyday cycling. The goal is simple: make biking part of daily life while connecting with others who share the joy of riding.
A Welcoming Month for Every Kind of Cyclist
May Bike Everywhere welcomes anyone who wants to ride more and connect with Spokane’s cycling community. It’s for committed cyclists eager to share their enthusiasm with family and friends and for returning riders ready to reclaim a biking habit. It’s also for those who want to practice group riding in a relaxed environment, meet other Spokane bicyclists—including bike commuters—and help raise biking visibility in the local community and with elected officials.
Throughout the month, cyclists can gather at a Pancake Breakfast in Riverfront Park, stop by energizer stations and celebrate together at a month-end party—all for free. The rides themselves are short and leisurely, making them accessible, social and easy to fit into everyday life. Ride when you can, and don’t miss the wrap-up party on May 31!
Spokane Area Bike Everywhere Month Events
May 1: First Friday Gallery to Gallery Ride (6 p.m.)
Ride to art galleries in and adjacent to downtown Spokane using the growing number of bike lanes and bike racks throughout the city.
May 3: Bloomsday Bike Corral (7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
The Spokane Bicycle Club provides attended, free bike parking for anyone who would like to bike to the race start.
May 5: SpokaneScape Landscape Tour on Bikes, Perry District (6 p.m.)
May 8: Shadle/Whitworth Ride—New Bike Lanes (6 p.m.)
May 9: Choose Your Own Adventure Ride—3 distances/paces offered (9-10 a.m.)
May 10: Mother’s Day Bike Ride & Tea Party (1 p.m.)
Ride the Centennial Trail, quiet streets and Riverfront Park paths and bridges, then stop at a Central Library meeting room for tea, snacks and maybe even book-browsing. Fancy dress encouraged!
May 11: Pancake Breakfast in Riverfront Park (7-9 a.m.)
Roast House brings the coffee. Spokane Bicycle Club provides the blueberry pancakes. Mingle with other cycling enthusiasts. A city planner will be there to discuss upcoming cycling projects. Free!
May 13: Energizer Stations (7-9 a.m.)
Celebrate National Bike to Work Week by biking to work (or anywhere else) and grabbing free snacks and coffee at energizer stations around town.
May 15: Ride with the Mayor
Celebrate National Bike to Work Day. Find out how the City of Spokane is making cycling in Spokane fun and safer.
May 17: Bike Tour of Historic Garland Neighborhood (noon)
Spokane Historic Preservation Specialist Logan Camporeale leads the tour.
May 18: Spokane Bicycle Club Meeting (6:30 p.m.)
Join us—social hour with the club and a program. Programs focus on fitness, bike readiness and tours.
May 19: Spokane Bicycle Advisory Board Mobile Meeting
Ride with this knowledgeable volunteer board as they survey a neighborhood’s bike needs.
May 22: Southside Natural Areas Dirt Paths Ride (6 p.m.)
Tour five little-known natural areas on the Southside plus the south end of the Ben Burr Trail. A bit of dirt riding right in the city.
May 24: Scale House Market Ride (1 p.m.)
Visit Liberty Park, the Ben Burr Trail, Underhill Park and the Conservation District headquarters, then shop the farmers’ market.
May 26: Ride Latah Creek Paths (6 p.m.)
Explore Peaceful Valley, Highbridge Park and the quaint Vinegar Flats neighborhood. See the best graffiti in town. Learn what’s happening with connecting the Centennial Trail to the Fish Lake Trail.
May 27: Children of the Sun Ride (6 p.m.)
Ride with a Department of Transportation COS engineer on the south end of the trail. Get updated on what’s next for the trail south of the river.
May 28: Park to Park Ride starting at Drumheller Park (6 p.m.)
May 31: Bike Everywhere Wrap-Up Party (5-7 p.m.)
Pizza, dessert and drinks provided. Share stories about how the cycling month has gone. Be there to win door prizes! All May bike riders are welcome.
