The 9th Annual Kalamazoo (Area) Bike Week is May 9-16, 2020. May is Bike Month. People are bicycling for basic transportation and to help stay fit & healthy, in what seems to be greater numbers than usual. Organizers are mindful of the challenges we’re all facing. So this year many events can be enjoyed riding solo or as a family, participated in virtually, sharing experiences via social media and spread out over Bike Month. All illustrate the many great bicycling related activities that would normally be available in our diverse and vibrant bicycling community. All are worth exploring—even those postponed or canceled—so check out the calendar at the bottom of this page!

Bike Week underscoreS the role bicycling plays in building economically strong & physically HEALTHY communities. Its value transcends any one event. We’RE All in this together. OUR message for bicyclists and motorists alike is to ENJOY Life by practicing the golden rule and following the rules of the road.

Need even more information? Please click on the links to event websites or contact our wonderful event organizers — the organizers are the ones responsible for the events themselves and deserve all the credit. Please thank them and support their ongoing efforts to make our greater community even more bicycle friendly, throughout the year!

Want your event to be part of Bike Week? Check the calendar for news about public planning meetings and see our Organizer Info page. Help shape the week-long (“plus”) celebration!

Want Bike Week to continue on into the future? Show your support for bicycling on our Donate page!

There’s lots happening year round to show that our greater community is becoming even more bicycle friendly. For bike-related Events outside of Bike Week, check out Bike Friendly Kalamazoo’s (BFK’s) Events page. In 2020 BFK is also planning a Fall Bike Celebration from September 18-20 to welcome the autumnal equinox, and serve as a great seasonal “bookend” for Bike Week.

*Coronavirus Notice: Updated April 29, 2020

- The State of Michigan's Executive Orders permit cycling as a form of outdoor exercise and transportation as long as other considerations and precautions such as safe distancing are followed.

- BFK is monitoring the recommendations of Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department and many other authoritative sources; we suggest our participants do so as well.

- At this time the League of Michigan Bicyclists and US Cycling Association have recommended postponing or cancelling group rides until restrictions for the pandemic are lifted.

- Bicycling outdoors, where people may be widely separated, possesses different levels of viral exposure than other events in obvious ways. In addition, bicycling plays a role in maintaining and increasing beneficial fitness levels (see How to Ride Safely Amid Coronavirus Concerns).

This site is for general informational and educational purposes. Descriptions may not include important details or last minute changes so please contact the organizers as needed.

We wish you safe and happy rides during Bike Week, National Bike Month and throughout the year.

Hope to see you out there!