Bike Erie is a leader, facilitator, guide and advocate for efforts and developments that help to make Erie safe, accessible and enjoyable to bike and walk. We prioritize offering and promoting events, programs and activities that encourage biking and make it even more enjoyable for people in Erie. It’s one of the ways we help transform Erie into a bicycle-friendly place.

Check out our events calendar to find out about and take part in upcoming rides, events and other activities.

Check out our Rides, Groups & Activities page for a great collection resources to learn more about bicycle safety, skills and healthy transportation and recreation in general.

Outreach and General Education

We provide a monthly online newsletter, events calendar and social media posts for our subscribers and followers. We are currently creating a blog to help with additional education, awareness and communication. Our website is the hub for these resources, so we do our best to regularly update and maintain it while keeping up with key user trends.

National Bike Challenge

Since 2013, Bike Erie has worked with People for Bikes to promote and encourage individuals and organizations in Erie to join the Erie’s National Bike Challenge. For more information on Erie’s National Bike Challenge, visit this page. It’s our hope to offer more comprehensive community involvement and participation in the future, including local sponsorship and prizes. In 2015, we had more than 100 individuals living in Erie participate!

Roar on the Shore – But for Bicycles!

In the next two years, it’s our hope to create and/or help to create a large recreational and fun bike celebration and series of events that showcase biking in Erie while promoting the benefits of biking and bringing together families, community leaders, outdoor enthusiasts, athletes and advocates for bicycle transportation. For examples of what we’re trying to do, check out Pedal Pittsburgh and BikeFest.

National Bike Month

Is celebrated each May during which we promote and offer activities like bike rides, food “fueling stations”, lectures, workshops and other opportunities for community involvement.

Bike to Work Week (May 11 – 15, 2015)

Is a national event over a one-week period in May and it is celebrated in many cities and locations around the U.S. This event helps to highlight the importance of biking for transportation and commuting to work.

Bike to Work Day (May 15, 2015)

Is a national event celebrated in many cities and locations around the U.S. This event helps to highlight the importance of biking for transportation and commuting to work. During our Bike to Work Day event, we provide breakfast foods such as coffee, pastries and fruit to individuals who stop by our “refueling stations”. We also provide prizes and related items to encourage folks to bike.

Winter Bike to Work Day (February each year)

Is a global event that’s held in February of each year. People in cities from around the world with worse winters than Erie participate in Winter Bike to Work Day. People in many countries pride themselves in biking all year long.