Celebrate National Bike Month: May 2025
Written by: Rémy Rossi | May 10, 2025 | Time to read 5 min
National Bike Month is here. Every May, the hum of spinning wheels joins the buzz of spring as bikes and e-Bikes take over streets, trails, and commutes.
More about the Author: Remy Rossi
Rémy Rossi is a bike writer, mechanic, and educator who got his start in community-based bike shops and co-ops. With a decade in the industry, he still wrenches on bikes when he can and plays bike polo on a fixie.
Upway treats every month like National Bike Month, but this designated calendar slot helps spread the word about cycling and a few special nationwide events. In this article, celebrate National Bike Month by learning a bit more about the celebration and how cycling is on the rise in the US.
National Bike Month 2025
National Ride a Bike Day
Bike to Work Week
I’ve even been part of competitions where teams see who rides the highest mileage by the end of the week, in hot anticipation of prizes. You may see pop-up tents at busy bike spots in your city offering morning coffee, snacks, or promoting cycling stuff— it’s a fun vibe. Check with your local bike advocacy group or keep an eye out for events hosted in your area, especially if you want those free bananas and energy bars.
Bike to Work Day
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Cycling in the US is growing
And there’s big reason to celebrate National Bike Month— cycling in the US is on the rise. According to a recent PeopleForBikes report, 2024 saw 112 million people— representing 35% of the population aged three and up— ride a bike at least once. This marks the highest participation rate since tracking began back in 2014. The largest surge was in youth cycling, climbing from 49% to 56% and indicating positive trends for the younger generation of cyclists.
I recently wrote a report about e-Bike hotspots in the US— cities where bike ridership is growing the fastest— which included New York City, Chicago, the Twin Cities, and San Francisco. There’s been significant growth in both urban bike-share use and personal e-Bikes as cities continue to become more bike-friendly.
Places like LA and NYC are on the right track and are dreaming of cutting air pollution levels like we’ve seen in Paris with the French capital’s strong commitment to bike lanes and car traffic restrictions. If you want to dive deeper in the data about cycling in the US, explore the League of American Bicyclists’ extensive research to find facts about bicycle commuting in your city or state.
Upway loves National Bike Month
I mean, what’s not to love about a bike-themed month? Upway sells new and like-new electric bikes so riders can get their dream e-Bike at a great price. From hybrid models to electric cargo haulers and e-MTBs, we’ve got it all from the top brands up to 60% retail. Upgrade your commute for Bike to Work Week and hop on an electric bike!
This National Bike Month, consider cycling to work and taking a few more errands or recreational rides by bike! And if you’re already a frequent commuter, enjoy seeing a few more cyclists sharing the road and bike paths with you— hopefully, you track down those free bananas. Participating in National Bike Month is a fantastic way to support cycling infrastructure and bike-friendly change in your city, all while getting in a bit of a workout!
Key Takeaways
- Cycling Momentum Builds in 2025: National Bike Month continues to promote biking nationwide, with events like National Ride a Bike Day (May 4), Bike to Work Week (May 12–18), and Bike to Work Day (May 16).
- Record U.S. Cycling Rates: In 2024, 112 million Americans—35% of those aged 3+—cycled at least once, the highest level since 2014. Youth cycling saw the largest jump, from 49% to 56%.
- E-Bike Growth & Urban Shifts: Cities like NYC, Chicago, and San Francisco are seeing major gains in bike use and e-Bike popularity, driven by better infrastructure and environmental goals.
