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We’re celebrating biking and walking all week long from June 9-15 this year during out annual Bike Walk Week celebration. Whether you are new to bicycling and looking for a way to get started or are a long-time cyclist who wants to meet others like you, come celebrate with us at one of our many events throughout the week.
So register now, and come on out for the celebration!
Keep an eye on this page, we’ll update it frequently as more events come along.
Sunday, June 9
No activities scheduled for Sunday yet.
Monday, June 10
Commuter Pit Stops
Reward yourself with the many perks available at Bike Walk Week pit stops during your commute in the morning or afternoon. Commuter Pit Stops are located throughout the metro on heavily used routes by bikers and walkers. Perks include free bicycle tuneups, free bicycle repair, free refreshments, and prize giveaways. Perks vary by location, click the Commuter Pit Stop links below for the details.
Mendota Heights
Minneapolis
- Midtown Greenway at Kenilworth Trail 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
- Commuter Pit Stop: Bryant Square Park 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
- Midtown Greenway at Hiawatha Trail 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
- Hiawatha Trail at Cedar Avenue 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
- Commuter Pit Stop: Loring Park 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
- Washington Avenue Bridge -West Bank 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
- Gateway Park at 1st and Hennepin 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
- Stone Arch Bridge at East Bluff 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
- Dinkytown at 4th and 15th 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
St. Paul
- 1592 Selby Avenue at Boehm’s Cycle 4-6 p.m.
- 520 Selby Avenue at Omnium Bike Shop 4-6 p.m.
Tuesday, June 11
No events scheduled for Tuesday yet.
Wednesday, June 12
Break for Breakfast!
A full breakfast spread hosted by Minnesota Environmental Fund.
Located in Minneapolis at the Greenway Building on the Midtown Greenway at 28th Street.
7 - 9 a.m.
Bicycle Education Class: Basics of Bicycling for Transportation
This one hour classroom presentation will help you to develop the skills you need to use your bicycle for more of your trips – including your trip to work. Hosted by Hennepin County Bar Association in downtown Minneapolis.
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Bicycle Education Class: Riding with Traffic
Put into practice what you learned in the Basics of Bicycling for Transportation! Take a 1.5 hour bicycle ride through downtown Minneapolis with two certified instructors as your guides. Hosted by Hennepin County Bar Association in downtown Minneapolis
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Commuter Pit Stops
Reward yourself with the many perks available at Bike Walk Week pit stops during your commute in the morning or afternoon. Commuter Pit Stops are located throughout the metro on heavily used routes by bikers and walkers. Perks include free bicycle tuneups, free bicycle repair, free refreshments, and prize giveaways. Perks vary by location, click the Commuter Pit Stop links below for the details.
Mendota Heights
Minneapolis
- Midtown Greenway at Kenilworth Trail 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
- Bryant Square Park 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
- Midtown Greenway at LRT Trail 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
- LRT Trail at Cedar Avenue 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
- Loring Park 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
- Washington Avenue Bridge on West Bank 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
- Gateway Park at 1st and Hennepin 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
- Stone Arch Bridge on East Bluff 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
- Dinkytown at 4th and 15th 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
St. Paul
- Selby Avenue at Boehm’s Cycle 4 - 6 p.m.
- 520 Selby Avenue at Omnium Bike Shop 4 - 6 p.m.
- 712 University Avenue Cycles for Change 3 - 9 p.m.
Thursday, June 13
Anoka County Bike Walk to Work Day Celebration
Anoka County Government Center
Bloomington Bike Walk to Work Day Celebration
REI at Lyndale & 494
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Minneapolis Bike Walk to Work Day Celebration
Downtown celebration and resource fair with guest speakers including Mayor R.T. Rybak. Try out Nice Ride, win free helmets and 24-hour Nice Ride memberships.
Celebration, vendor tents, games, and prizes located on the plaza of Hennepin County Government Center.
7 - 9 a.m.
St. Paul Bike Walk to Work Day Celebration
Rice Park in downtown Saint Paul
6:30 - 9 a.m.
Friday, June 14
Commuter Pit Stops
Reward yourself with the many perks available at Bike Walk Week pit stops during your commute in the morning or afternoon. Commuter Pit Stops are located throughout the metro on heavily used routes by bikers and walkers. Perks include free bicycle tuneups, free bicycle repair, free refreshments, and prize giveaways. Perks vary by location, click the Commuter Pit Stop links below for the details.
Mendota Heights
- 1040 West Dakota Drive at Boehm’s Cycle 4 - 6 p.m.
Minneapolis
- Midtown Greenway at Kenilworth Trail 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
- Bryant Square Park 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
- Midtown Greenway at LRT Trail 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
- LRT Trail at Cedar Avenue 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
- Loring Park 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
- Washington Avenue Bridge on West Bank 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
- Gateway Park at 1st and Hennepin 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
- Dinkytown at 4th and 15th 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
St. Paul
- Selby Avenue at Boehm’s Cycle 4 - 6 p.m.
- 520 Selby Avenue at Omnium Bike Shop 4 - 6 p.m.