Participate in Bike Month
May is National Bike Month, and the city has some fantastic free events lined up for you! Join us in celebrating biking as a healthier, more sustainable method of transportation around the city by marking your calendars for the events below and share the event flyer (attached) with your friends, family, and colleagues!
Find Capital Bikeshare’s Bike Month promotional offers, a list of this year’s sponsors, and other ways to celebrate at fairfaxva.gov/bikemonth.
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Fairfax Resident Ride - 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at Fairfax Boulevard & Pickett Road North Capital Bikeshare Station (Rain Date May 24)
Details: Check out how safe and easy it is to commute by bike on a quick 6-mile bike ride to the Vienna Metro and back. Bring your own bike or rent one from Capital Bikeshare! Helmets and waivers required. Pre-registration encouraged (but not required). Register now.
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Bike to Work Day - 6-9 a.m. Thursday, May 15, at Old Town Square - 10414 North St.
Details: This is an annual regional event celebrating the health, wellness, and sustainability of commuting to school and work by bike. Fairfax City is hosting our ‘pit stop party’ to give away t-shirts, snacks, and other goodies, and to raffle off prizes from local businesses. Check out all of this year’s partners at fairfaxva.gov/btwd. Pre-registration encouraged (t-shirt availability may be limited). Register now.
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Kids Safety Day at the Antique Car Show - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at City Hall - 10455 Armstrong Street
Details: This is a traffic safety event for kids at City Hall, in conjunction with other safety events hosted by the city. The Transportation Division is hosting a pop-up traffic garden where kids can practice biking and walking safely on a miniature road network. Registration not required.
NEW THIS YEAR: Exchange your old helmet for a BRAND NEW one at one of our bike month events or at City Hall throughout the month - while supplies last! Parents may also pick up a new helmet for a toddler without exchanging an old one! Reserve yours today at ffxcity.me/helmetexchange. Not sure if you need a new helmet? You should always replace it after a crash or after 5-10 years of use. For more guidance, visit helmets.org/replace.htm.
Want to get more involved? We can use some extra hands to support our Bike Month events. Learn more about our Bike Month volunteer opportunities, and help us achieve our mission to make Fairfax a healthier, more sustainable city.
Please email us if you have any questions. We look forward to celebrating Bike Month with you!
Thank you!
Transportation@fairfaxva.gov
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