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Family Bike Friday for Southwest Neighbors

(Rescheduled from Friday, April 28) Southwest neighbors, meet us by the basketball court at 56th Street & Lindbergh Boulevard for a family bike ride through the Garden! Free bikes, helmets, and snacks will be provided, as well as a kid’s bike raffle. Parents, you can also sign a one-time waiver that will allow your child to have access to free bike rentals on Youth Bike Fridays and Open Bike Hub Saturday events all spring at the Bartam’s Garden Bike Hub. Stop by Bartram’s Village Community Center at 54th & Lindbergh to register! This event is exclusively for residents of Southwest

Open Bike Hub

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Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!  

Northwest Night Rides with the Bicycle Coalition

Northwest Night Rides are social group bike rides focused in and around Northwest Philadelphia.  We meet every other Wednesday at 7:00 pm and usually end at a bar, brewery, or restaurant.  Anyone is welcome to join – living in Northwest Philly is not a requirement!  Given the geography, most rides involve hills, but we don’t leave anyone behind.  Please check our Instagram page for ride details.

Ride of Silence

The annual Ride of Silence is an international ride that honors bicyclists killed or injured by motor vehicles. The 2023 Ride of Silence will be held on Wednesday, May 17, from 6:45 pm – 8 pm. This ride will start at the North Apron of City Hall with a short memorial ceremony and slow bike ride that will travel an 8-mile route at 9.5 miles per hour through Center City before ending the Art Museum for a memorial bike lift. The ride occurs rain or shine and we invite the entire bicycling community to join us as they have for the past 19 years.

Youth Bike Fridays

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Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.      

Open Bike Hub

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Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance.  

Bike Tour of Bartram’s Mile with Urban Riding Basics

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Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail.  The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the Learn-to-Ride

Wednesday Night Rides

Wednesday Night Rides are social bike rides in Philly, every two weeks. Rides start at a variety of locations throughout the city and usually but not always end at a bar or restaurant. Rides are moderately paced (average 8 mph) and prioritize bicycle infrastructure and connecting with other riders. All are welcome! Please check social media (Reddit or Instagram) for the details of each ride.

Youth Bike Fridays

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Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks!   Please register in advance.    

Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Classes (ages 16+)

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This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is

Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Classes (ages 16+)

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This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is

Bike Tour of Bartram’s Mile with Urban Riding Basics

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Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail.  The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the Learn-to-Ride

Night Cycle: Two Bridges

Atelier Art Gallery 1301 North 31st Street, Suite 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Ride over the Ben Franklin, up the river to a rest stop in the shadow of two bridges, then come back over Tacony Palmyra, and through the riverwards back to where we started.

Lloyd Hall Learn-to-Ride with the Bicycle Coalition

Lloyd Hall Gymnasium 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This Adult Learn-to-Ride is a 2-hour class for adults or mature teens who are ready to ride a bicycle! Pending weather conditions, this will be an outdoor class along a quiet lane in the Azalea Garden at Lloyd Hall. Students will be shown how to balance, pedal, start, stop, and steer a bicycle as well as adjust a helmet for proper fit. Most people learn to ride a bicycle during the class, but even if they do not they’ll leave knowing a low-stress method to teach themselves to ride.

Youth Bike Fridays

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Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.    

Youth Bike Fridays

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Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.    

District 1 Meetup

This is our first District 1 event. We will be having a meetup at Yard’s Brewing on Monday, July 17th at 7pm for drinks and casual discussion on improving cycling infrastructure in Councilman Squilla’s district. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Yards+Brewing+Company/@39.9609866,-75.1469083,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c6c866915bd66b:0x7ca447b9c996647!8m2!3d39.9609866!4d-75.1469083!16zL20vMDV5aGxn?entry=ttu 500 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123  

Youth Bike Fridays

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Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.    

Bike Tour of Bartram’s Mile with Urban Riding Basics

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Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail.  The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the Learn-to-Ride

Philly Bike Action! General Meeting

Schuylkill River Park 300 S 25th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We are a group that exists to promote safer streets for bicycling in the city of Philadelphia. We advocate for more bike lanes, safer bike lanes, and all things that make cycling a more practical form of transportation. We organize monthly general meetings, monthly City Council District meetings and other special events. We also host a Discord server for sharing news and information between meetings. We place a high value on educating our group on how city government works to implement bike lanes and encourage communication with elected officials.  Everyone is welcome to join and there is no cost to

Youth Bike Fridays

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Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.    

Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Classes (ages 16+)

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This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is

Youth Bike Fridays

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Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.    

Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Classes (ages 16+)

Bike Container

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is

Bike Tour of Bartram’s Mile with Urban Riding Basics

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Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail.  The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the Learn-to-Ride

Youth Bike Fridays

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Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.    

Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Classes (ages 16+)

Bike Container

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is

Youth Bike Fridays

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Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.    

Youth Bike Fridays

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Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.    

Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Classes (ages 16+)

Bike Container

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is

Biking the Circuit Trail Waterways in September with Lisa Kleiman & Jean McWilliams

Regal United Artists Parking Lot 3720 Main St, Manayunk, United States

Regal UA Regal Parking Lot (3720 Main St, Manayunk, PA 19127) Join us for a late summer bike ride along three waterways that link trails in the Wissahickon Valley Park to the Schuylkill River Trail, all part of the vast Circuit Trail Network. We will meet in Manayunk at the Regal Cinema Lot on Main Street and will head toward Wissahickon Valley Park. We will hook onto the Wissahickon Bike Path and ride along Wissahickon Creek up to Historic Rittenhouse Town, and will then head to Forbidden Drive, where we will ride for a short period of time to view

Bike Tour of Bartram’s Mile with Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail.  The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the Learn-to-Ride

Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Annual Gala & Awards Dinner

The Ridgeland Mansion 4100 Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia, United States

A FESTIVE EVENING GALA & AWARDS Join us for our Annual Gala & Awards Dinner on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 5:30 to 9:00pm, at The Ridgeland Mansion in West Fairmount Park, our biggest fundraiser of the year. As always, the evening will culminate with an introduction to the BCYC Athlete of the Year followed by Central High’s very own Dr. Keith Leaphart, accepting the Maguire Award for his impact in our community in education, fitness, and youth development. It’s a celebration you won’t want to miss — an elegant evening of cocktails, three course plated dinner, award ceremony, and silent & live

Youth Bike Fridays

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Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.    

Open Bike Hub

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Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance.  

Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Classes (ages 16+)

Bike Container

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is

Biking the Circuit Trail Waterways in September with Lisa Kleiman & Jean McWilliams

Regal United Artists Parking Lot 3720 Main St, Manayunk, United States

Regal UA Regal Parking Lot (3720 Main St, Manayunk, PA 19127) Join us for a late summer bike ride along three waterways that link trails in the Wissahickon Valley Park to the Schuylkill River Trail, all part of the vast Circuit Trail Network. We will meet in Manayunk at the Regal Cinema Lot on Main Street and will head toward Wissahickon Valley Park. We will hook onto the Wissahickon Bike Path and ride along Wissahickon Creek up to Historic Rittenhouse Town, and will then head to Forbidden Drive, where we will ride for a short period of time to view

Youth Bike Fridays

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Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.    

Bike Tour of Bartram’s Mile with Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail.  The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the Learn-to-Ride

Clean Water Action Pennsylvania: Environmental Justice Bike-a-Thon

Nicetown Combined Heat & Power plant 4606 Morris St, Philadelphia

Please support us in a cause that truly matters. Clean Water Action’s 50-mile combined bike ride and fundraising event will raise awareness of environmental justice issues in Pennsylvania. This event also supports our work to embrace and empower residents in underserved communities of color who are disproportionately burdened with adverse environmental impacts to foster a healthy environment where they live. The Pennsylvania Bike-a-Thon for Environmental Justice will be a two-day event. On Saturday, October 28, bikers will travel a loop on the Harrisburg Capital Area Greenbelt, beginning and ending at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. The ride will offer

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Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Classes (ages 16+)

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This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is

Parkside Ave Bike Lane Clean-up

Join BCGP to clean up the Parkside Ave bike lane between 52nd and 53rd Streets on Fri, Nov 17th, from 10AM to Noon. Volunteers should bring work gloves. Some tools will be available; if you have gardening tools, please bring them along! Additional details will be provided at sign-up. To sign up, email Sonja Bontrager, Events & Community Engagement Manager.

Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Classes (ages 16+)

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This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is

World Day of Remembrance 2023

Lil' Philly Safety Village W Hunting Park Dr & W Cayuga St, Philadelphia, United States

The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia present World Day of Remembrance 2023. This annual event is scheduled to honor the people who’ve lost their lives to traffic violence in the Philadelphia area. #WDoR2023 is run in conjunction with cities all across the country on the third Sunday of November. This year we are hosting the event at Hunting Park in North Philadelphia. Hunting Park is a community hub and also surrounded by roads on the high injury network, the 12% of streets that have 80% of all serious crashes in the city. We

Bike Tour of Bartram’s Mile with Urban Riding Basics

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Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail.  The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the Learn-to-Ride

Lansdale Holiday Lights Ride

Backyard Beans, Lasdale, PA 408 W. Main Street, Lansdale, United States

This will be a slow roll group bike ride of streets in and around downtown Lansdale to see holiday lights put out by the locals. Bike Helmets Are REQUIRED. We will meet outside Round Guys/Backyard Beans at about 7PM with the ride to start no later than 7:15. Bike Route will be no more than 6 miles and will be mostly on residential streets with low traffic. Our pace will be slow, with no one getting left behind. Bike lights are encouraged! We want this to be festive, but we also want to be visible to drivers. Be creative with

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2024 Philly Bike Expo

Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Mark your calendars for March 16th & 17th. That’s right, the Philly Bike Expo has moved to Spring! The Philly Bike Expo celebrates the bicycle like no one else. Now in its 13th year, the Expo offers inspiration, information, and entertainment to cycling aficionados and novices alike. Held at the PA Convention Center, the Expo features exhibits by artisans and manufacturers from around the country and the world, demos, workshops, seminars and kids activities that include a spacious indoor test-ride area. Rides, food, and parties round out the fun-filled weekend. Tickets are on sale now for this“don’t miss” event at

$20

NightCycle Expo Ride

The Rail Park 1150 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

6pm Rail Park Meet up, 6:30 roll. A fun easy ride through the city streets to take CycleScene, friends, and anyone attending the Bike Expo that wants to ride to the Keystone after party.

Vision Zero PHL 2024

Temple University Student Center 1755 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Traffic fatalities across the country have been on the rise, with pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users making up a higher percentage of victims than ever before. Philadelphia is not alone in grappling with how to implement effective & positive changes to combat the crisis. How do we bring Vision Zero to the mainstream? What are effective strategies for taking the politics out of saving lives? How do we deepen the work in our communities and expand the scale of proven-effective tools? Explore these questions with us at Vision Zero PHL 2024! The day-long conference featuring local and nationally-recognized

QVNA – PBA Community Meeting on Street Safety

Old Pine Community Center 401 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Queen Village Neighborhood Association in partnership with Philly Bike Action is hosting a community meeting to talk about how to build safe streets for walking, biking and rolling in Philadelphia. Councilman Mark Squilla of District 1 will be our guest speaker and present to answer any and all questions. Open to the public – all are welcome!

Connecting Neighborhoods to the Region: Northwest Schuylkill River Trails Summit

Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center 7 Lock Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at the Venice Island Performing Arts Center in Manayunk on Saturday, April 6th at 8:30AM for an exploration of current trail investments and future trail projects in Northwest Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township! The Greater Philadelphia area is the proud home of the Circuit Trails, a vast regional network of hundreds of miles of multi-use trails that's growing in size each year. The Schuylkill River Trail makes up a significant portion of the regional trail network that connects our communities and provides opportunities for recreating and commuting. Attendees will hear from those who have made the Schuylkill River

Ghost Bike Placing for Mario D’Adamo III Esq.

FDR Park Boathouse South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Mario D’Adamo III Esq. was struck and killed while riding his bike in FDR Park in August of 2023. Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia, Friends of FDR Park, and the family of Mario will be hosting an event in honor of what would have been Mario’s 38th Birthday and to place a ghost bike for Mario at the crash site. We will then move to the First Tee Space in FDR Park for some refreshments. We hope you can join us; RSVP requested.

2024 Temple University Bike Tour

Temple University Ambler Campus, Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA, USA 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA, United States

Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Start: Temple University Main Campus (Diamond Lot), 1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 End: Temple University Ambler (Ambler Arboretum of Temple University), 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler PA 19002 Register online at https://ambler.temple.edu/biketour $25.00 For General Rider. $15.00 for Temple Students. It’s time to get pedaling for a great cause! Join us for the 2024 Temple University Bike Tour on Sunday, April 28. Cyclists will travel a beautiful 22-mile route from Main Campus to Temple Ambler, touring the Greenway through Fairmount, Wissahickon and Fort Washington State Parks and arriving at the Ambler Arboretum.

$15.00 – $25.00

2024 Temple University Bike Tour

Temple University Ambler Campus, Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA, USA 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA, United States

Date: Sunday, April 28 Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Start: Temple University Main Campus (Diamond Lot), 1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 End: Temple University Ambler (Ambler Arboretum of Temple University), 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler PA 19002 Register online at https://ambler.temple.edu/biketour $25.00 For General Rider. $15.00 for Temple Students. It’s time to get pedaling for a great cause! Join us for the 2024 Temple University Bike Tour on Sunday, April 28. Cyclists will travel a beautiful 22-mile route from Main Campus to Temple Ambler, touring the Greenway through Fairmount, Wissahickon and Fort Washington State Parks and arriving

$15.00 – $25.00

Bike Party on MLK Drive for National Ride a Bike Day

Contact: Sonja Bontrager, sonja@bicyclecoalition.org 215-882-2962Nicole Brunet, nicole@bicyclecoalition,org, 310-938-8059phillybikeclub.org bicyclecoaltion.org Bike Party on MLK Drive for National Ride a Bike Day Sunday, May 5th from 10am-12pm along MLK Drive and Kelly Drive PHILADELPHIA- The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and The Bicycle Club of Philadelphia, in cooperation with The Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, will be hosting National Ride A Bike Day 5/5 10am-2pm. MLK Drive is a focus of this year's celebration. The City of Philadelphia closes MLK Drive to motor vehicle traffic between the Falls Bridge and Sweetbriar Drive on weekends, every year, to increase recreational access for the public. Closures

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Bicycle Shorts Film Festival

Yellow Bicycle Theater 1435 Arch St Floor 2, Philadelphia, United States

Ring in National Bike Month with the second annual Bicycle Shorts Film Festival at Yellow Bicycle Theater. This year’s lineup features two rides and thirteen bike-themed films from across the globe, ranging from riveting travelogues, trippy animation, and inspiring documentaries to immersive visual poems, edgy family drama and a laugh-out-loud short about bike shorts. The fun starts at noon at the Fountain of Seahorses, where Yellow Bicycle will join the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia on a ride for all ages. Around 1:45, YBC will lead a short ride from the fountain to the theater, where film screenings and talkbacks will take place from 2:30 to 5:30

Birding Under the Influence: Cycling Across America in Search of Birds and Recovery

The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a riveting evening with Dorian Anderson to learn about his exciting yearlong adventure as he took a two-wheeled eco-friendly twist on the Big Year project, where a birdwatcher tries to observe as many species as possible during a calendar year. He ultimately survived subzero temperatures, drifting snow, gusting winds, lightning storms, mountainous ascents, dog attacks, crumbling roads, and several accidents. By the end of his travels, he had spotted 618 bird species across 18,000 miles of biking! Anderson will speak about the genesis of his bike-birding project, provide a thrilling recount of his travels, highlight the birds

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Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of October. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!

Ride of Silence

Philadelphia City Hall 1400 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us at City Hall (the north entrance at Broad & JFK) on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, for a ride to honor the cyclists killed or injured by motorists in and around Philadelphia. This ride happens rain or shine. RSVP here. Por favor únase a nosotros en City Hall (la entrada Norte, Broad y JFK) el miércoles 15 de Mayo 2024 para una rodada conmemorando a los y las ciclistas muertas o heridas por atropellamiento y la necesidad de compartir la calle con las bicicletas. Llueva o truene.

IBX Bike to Work & Wherever Day (Philly)

Ride with us to City Hall on Bike to Work & Wherever Day, Friday, May 17th! We are holding three group rides to celebrate cycling as transport, with each location close to an Indego bike station for those who prefer to use the city’s bike share system: From West Philly, led by Council Member Jamie Gauthier From South Philly, led by Council Member Mark Squilla From North Philly, led by State Representatives Donna Bullock and Ben Waxman Riders will gather around 8am, and plan to converge on Dilworth Plaza at around 9am. RSVP to get all the details and select

Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics

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A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing on the left, overview of the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to Center City and beyond. Registration in advance is required. If registration is filled, you may add your information to the waitlist to be notified if there is an opening. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end

Bikeout

Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cyclists are invited to experience a hassle-free overnight bike camping trip over the Memorial Day weekend on the next Bikeout group ride. The popular event, hosted by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, promises a weekend of adventure and outdoor fun along Greater Philadelphia’s Circuit Trails network. Riders will gather near the Art Museum in downtown Philadelphia and travel approximately 38 miles along the scenic Schuylkill River and the Perkiomen Creek before spending the night at Camp Kweebec and riding back to Center City the following day. Staff will transport all gear, leaving participants free to enjoy the ride with guidance from

$150

Kids’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (ages 4-16)

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This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches young participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for children ages 4-16. For individuals older than this age range, check out our Learn to Ride for adults! Registration in advance is

Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of October. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!

Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of October. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!

Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics

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A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing on the left, overview of the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to Center City and beyond. Registration in advance is required. If registration is filled, you may add your information to the waitlist to be notified if there is an opening. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end

Kids’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (ages 4-16)

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This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches young participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for children ages 4-16. For individuals older than this age range, check out our Learn to Ride for adults! Registration in advance is

Biking Level 1: Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (16+)

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This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up For individuals younger than this age range, check out our Learn to Ride for kids! Registration in advance

Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing on the left, overview of the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to Center City and beyond. Registration in advance is required. If registration is filled, you may add your information to the waitlist to be notified if there is an opening. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end

Kids’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (ages 4-16)

Bike Container

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches young participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for children ages 4-16. For individuals older than this age range, check out our Learn to Ride for adults! Registration in advance is

Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of October. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!

Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

Bike Container

Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of October. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!

Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing on the left, overview of the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to Center City and beyond. Registration in advance is required. If registration is filled, you may add your information to the waitlist to be notified if there is an opening. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end

Bike Advocacy Training – League of American Bicyclists

Temple University

Overview The League of American Bicyclists’ mission is to build a Bicycle Friendly America for Everyone, improving lives and strengthening communities through bicycling. Our successes to date are thanks in part to the growing bike movement, a network of changemakers leading at the national, state, and local levels. To achieve even more wins for better biking that benefit everyone, we must continue to grow this movement by empowering more people to be capable, confident leaders and advocates in their communities. In support of this goal, the League is thrilled to announce that we have launched a new workshop for people

$100

Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

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Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of October. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!

Kids’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (4-16)

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches young participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for children ages 4-16. For individuals older than this age range, check out our Learn to Ride for adults! Registration in advance is

Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing on the left, overview of the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to Center City and beyond. Registration in advance is required. If registration is filled, you may add your information to the waitlist to be notified if there is an opening. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end

Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

Bike Container

Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of October. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!

Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

Bike Container

Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of October. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!

Biking Level 1: Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (16+)

Bike Container

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up For individuals younger than this age range, check out our Learn to Ride for kids! Registration in advance

Naked Bike Ride Philadelphia

TBD

Are you ready to ride As Bare As You Dare through Philly Streets with us? We hope so! The route this year is about 12 miles, pretty flat. Please get your bike checked prior to the ride if possible! The street team has been hard at work, and we’re ready to have a great day! As usual, starting location and route will be announced the day before, on the afternoon of 8/23/24. The PreRide & Bodypaint will begin at 2 pm, body paint closes at 4:30 so get there early. We will ride at 5 pm! Some items to plan

Kids’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (4-16)

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches young participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for children ages 4-16. For individuals older than this age range, check out our Learn to Ride for adults! Registration in advance is

Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing on the left, overview of the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to Center City and beyond. Registration in advance is required. If registration is filled, you may add your information to the waitlist to be notified if there is an opening. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end

Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing on the left, overview of the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to Center City and beyond. Registration in advance is required. If registration is filled, you may add your information to the waitlist to be notified if there is an opening. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end

Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Annual Gala & Awards Dinner

The Ridgeland Mansion 4100 Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia, United States

Join us at our Annual Gala & Awards Dinner on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 5:30 to 9:00pm, at The Ridgeland Mansion in West Fairmount Park. It’s a celebration you won’t want to miss — an elegant evening of cocktails, three course plated dinner, award ceremony, and silent & live auctions featuring unique cycling opportunities, bikes, gear, and surprises! Funds raised at the Gala support our year-round education and advocacy work on behalf of all people’s right to safe mobility. More information about sponsorships & tickets available here.

Slow Roll Memorial Bike Ride for Barbara

Civic Center Blvd and Spruce St.

The Bicycle Coalition and Families for Safe Streets will work in collaboration with Barbara's friends and family to host a silent, slow roll bike ride from Civic Center Blvd and Spruce St. to the site of Barbara Friedes crash, 18th and Spruce. We will place an Angel bike at the crash site and hold a memorial for her. Please join to honor Barbara's memory.

FREE

Guided Bike Tour with Graham Robb

West Fairmount Park South Concourse Drive (entrance near 42nd and Parkside Avenue) between East Memorial Hall Drive and 41st Street in West Fairmount Park., Philadelphia, United States

Learn about the history and hidden gems of West Fairmount Park on this guided bike tour. DATE Saturday, November 9 TIME 9:00 am - 12:00 pm LOCATION John Welsh Memorial Fountain Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and experienced bike tour guide Graham Robb on a five-mile, all-levels bike ride of West Fairmount Park on Saturday, November 9 from 9 AM–12 PM. The guided bike ride will highlight the history, hidden gems, and stories of interesting places in West Fairmount Park.  Graham is a great storyteller who will share many perspectives on our park’s past, present, and future. INSTRUCTOR BIO: Graham Robb is

Family Bike Ride

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Join Iresha Picot for a Family Bike Ride at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub!   A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail, the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to Center City and beyond. Priority will be given to registrees but will accept walk up’s if there are additional bikes    

Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing on the left, overview of the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to Center City and beyond. Registration in advance is required. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!  

Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

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Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Register in advance to receive email updates in case of cancellations. Bikes are available on a first come first serve basis. Registration for free bike rentals does not guarantee availability. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!

Event Series 2025 Philly Bike Expo

2025 Philly Bike Expo

Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Mark your calendars for March 8th & 9th. The Philly Bike Expo celebrates the bicycle like no one else. Now in its 14th year, the Expo offers inspiration, information, and entertainment to cycling aficionados and novices alike. Held at the PA Convention Center, the Expo features exhibits by artisans and manufacturers from around the country and the world, demos, workshops, seminars and kids activities that include a spacious indoor test-ride area. Rides, food, and parties round out the fun-filled weekend. Tickets are on sale now for this “don’t miss” event at www.phillybikeexpo.com.

Event Series 2025 Philly Bike Expo

2025 Philly Bike Expo

Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Mark your calendars for March 8th & 9th. The Philly Bike Expo celebrates the bicycle like no one else. Now in its 14th year, the Expo offers inspiration, information, and entertainment to cycling aficionados and novices alike. Held at the PA Convention Center, the Expo features exhibits by artisans and manufacturers from around the country and the world, demos, workshops, seminars and kids activities that include a spacious indoor test-ride area. Rides, food, and parties round out the fun-filled weekend. Tickets are on sale now for this “don’t miss” event at www.phillybikeexpo.com.

Remembering Billy McWilliams: Ghost Bike Dedication

3380 Byberry Road 3380 Byberry Road, Philadelphia

Billy McWilliams had the biggest heart and loved riding his bike, playing video games, playing sports, hanging out with his friends and family, and overall just being outside. He had the biggest smile that lit up any room he walked into. His energy was vibrant and warm, he made everyone around him comfortable and happy, and his laugh was contagious. He is forever loved and missed more than words could ever describe. Billy McWilliams was 16 when he was hit and killed by a hit and run driver on July 28th, 2023. The intersection where Billy was killed lacked protected bike infrastructure and

Easter Family Day

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

Celebrate Easter like a Swede at the American Swedish Historical Museum’s Easter Family Day! Join us on Sunday, April 6th, from 2-4 pm to experience Swedish Easter traditions. In Sweden, Easter kicks off with a trick-or-treat-like candy hunt on Maundy Thursday. Children dress up as Easter witches with long skirts, headscarves, painted red cheeks, and freckles and go from house to house, wishing people Happy Easter. At our celebration, children can make Swedish Easter crafts, dress up as Easter witches, enjoy face-painting, and take part in a traditional egg hunt. We will have two egg hunts, one for kids ages

$15 – $35

Celebrate Trails Day on Cobbs Creek Trail

Cobbs Creek Parkway & Thomas Avenue Cobbs Creek Parkway & Thomas Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Trails Day in Cobbs Creek will celebrate its sixth year running on Saturday, April 26th 2025 from 10am-2pm at the playground/park area at Thomas Ave & Cobbs Creek Parkway just north of Whitby Ave. Brought to you by Clean Air Council and Fairmount Park Conservancy this free event will kick off beginning at 10:00am with over a dozen exhibitors offering family friendly games, resources, information, education and activities for residents to connect with. The event will conclude with a ribbon cutting for a new playspace that will offer playful learning and early literacy opportunities for children in Cobbs Creek.

Free

2025 Temple University Bike Tour

Temple University

2025 Temple University Bike Tour Sunday, April 27, 9 a.m. To 1 p.m. Register now at https://ambler.temple.edu/biketour. Early Bird Fee: $30 (Ends March 24) General Fee: $35 (Ends April 21) Student Fee: $15 (Ends April 21) Start: Temple University Main Campus (Diamond Lot), 1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 End: Temple University Ambler (Ambler Arboretum of Temple University), 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler PA 19002 It’s time to fly with the Owls! Join us for the 2025 Temple University Bike Tour on Sunday, April 27. Register now and learn more at https://ambler.temple.edu/biketour! Registration for the Temple University Bike Tour will

$15 – $35

Biking Level 1: Adults’ Learn-to-Ride (16+)

This FREE two-hour Learn-to-Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle. This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: Balance Pedaling techniques Starting and stopping Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up For individuals younger than this age range, check out our Kids’ Learn-to-Ride classes! Registration in advance is required. If registration is filled, you may