Events for New Riders
New to bicycles? Or, has it been awhile since you last rode? Fear not, we have a variety of events just for the new (or rusty) rider!
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Date: All month long
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMLocation: Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard St
Adaptive Recreation provides a variety of adaptive bikes including trikes, tandems, and hand cycles. During the month of May, free rentals are available after initial fitting or assessment for $5. Free rental is available for same-day rentals only, 30 minutes to full day (9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri). Standard rates apply for multi-day rentals. Not available on Monday, May 29 due to the holiday.
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Date: Monday, May 1st to Wednesday, May 31st
Time: All DayBoth Falling Sky Brewery Locations
Ride your bike to Falling Sky and get $.50 off your pint.
www.fallingskybrewing.com
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Date: Wednesday, May 3rd
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: 13th Avenue and Lawrence St. Hub (Near Hot Mama's Wings)
Get ready to pedal your way to fun with Bike Share Appreciation Wednesdays! 🚲 Happening every Wednesday throughout May, we're hosting pop-up events at various PeaceHealth Rides locations to celebrate and support our awesome bike share community. Swing by our pop-up events and unlock the secrets to super-speedy bike rentals, get 1-on-1 guidance on features like the ""Hold"" function, and learn how to link your LTD UMO TouchPass card to your PeaceHealth Rides account. Our friendly team is here to make sure you're a bike share pro in no time! 🌟
New to PeaceHealth Rides? No problem! We'll help you get set up with a FREE Month Membership so you can start your bike share adventure with a bang! 💥
Don't miss out on these fantastic events taking place all month long during May is Bike Month! 🚴♀️🚴♂️ Follow us on Instagram for the latest locations and times, or visit webikelane.org for a complete list of Bike Share Appreciation Wednesdays locations and schedules.
Grab your helmet and join us in spreading the love for bike sharing at Bike Share Appreciation Wednesdays! See you there! 🎉
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Date: Thursday, May 4th
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PMLocation: Guy Lee Park
Join the Springfield SmartTrips team for our kick-off event in the Gateway Neighborhood! We'll have SmartTrips kits full of swag, bike helmets and lights, and walking lights and reflectives. Minor bike repairs with Shift Community Cycles and snacks. All FREE!
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Date: Saturday, May 5th
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PMLocation: Meet at Kesey Square
A social celebration of bicycling under the light of the full moon. Meets at Kesey Square (Broadway and Willamette).
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Date: Tuesday, May 9th, to Wednesday, May 31st
Time: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMCentral Eugene
Pedicab tours of river paths, murals, breweries, or wherever! Some folks hire a pedicab to be able to include their non-bicycling loved ones in group rides.
Two to three people can ride in each cab. Or sometimes four people, if small kids are in the group. Normally tours are $60/hour, but it's $48/hour in May if you mention May Is Bike Month. Please call to arrange. A few days' notice is best, but we can sometimes be available more short-term.
emeraldcitypedicab.com
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Date: Wednesday, May 10th
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: 12th Avenue and Willamette Street Hub (Across from Claim 52)
Get ready to pedal your way to fun with Bike Share Appreciation Wednesdays! 🚲 Happening every Wednesday throughout May, we're hosting pop-up events at various PeaceHealth Rides locations to celebrate and support our awesome bike share community. Swing by our pop-up events and unlock the secrets to super-speedy bike rentals, get 1-on-1 guidance on features like the ""Hold"" function, and learn how to link your LTD UMO TouchPass card to your PeaceHealth Rides account. Our friendly team is here to make sure you're a bike share pro in no time! 🌟
Event Location: 12th Avenue and Willamette Street Hub (Across from Claim 52)
Times: 11AM-12PM
New to PeaceHealth Rides? No problem! We'll help you get set up with a FREE Month Membership so you can start your bike share adventure!
Don't miss out on these fantastic events taking place all month long during May is Bike Month! 🚴♀️🚴♂️ Follow us on Instagram for the latest locations and times, or visit webikelane.org for a complete list of Bike Share Appreciation Wednesdays locations and schedules.Grab your helmet and join us in spreading the love for bike sharing at Bike Share Appreciation Wednesdays! See you there! 🎉
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Date: Wednesday, May 10th
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMLocation: On Zoom
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MH73qv4iTueoFgUhnAfo9w#/registrationIf you're a new bike commuter or feel a bit rusty on your biking skills, this FREE webinar is for you! Join Get There Oregon and The Street Trust on Wednesday, May 10 at 12pm to learn everything you need to know about biking laws, route planning, gear, and basic maintenance before hitting the road.
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Date: Thursday, May 11th
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMLocation: Amazon Path near tennis courts on 24th Ave.
Join us after-school to get your bike tuned up, grab some snacks and May is Bike Month prizes.
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Date: Friday, May 12th
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PMLocation: Academy of Arts & Academics
Does your bike need a safety check before you start riding? Head to Downtown Springfield for the Second Friday Art Walk Fix-It Fair! Shift Community Cycles will be onsite providing FREE bike safety checks and minor repairs.
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Date: Tuesday, May 16th
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMSpringfield Library
Head over to the Springfield Library to get to know your bike! Learn the basics of bike repair – including how to oil a chain, how to reset a loose chain, how to choose a seat height, how to air your tires, and more! Free biking swag too – lights, reflectives, and more. Open to teens (ages 12-18) from 4:30-5:30 and families/adults from 5:30-6:30 pm.
https://wheremindsgrow.org/events
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Date: Tuesday, May 16th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMNinkasi Better Living Room - 3rd Floor
Come celebrate May is Bike Month with some Gentle Yoga that will focus on the muscles used when cycling. Classes will encourage options to best suit your body's abilities. Classes will also explore body awareness, mindfulness, breath work techniques and grounding practices to support nervous system regulation. Space is limited, so please arrive 5-10 minutes before the class start time.
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Date: Wednesday, May 17th
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:15 PMLocation: 811 W 6th ave *New Shift Community Cycles
In tradition with The Ride Of Silence our group ride will visit three locations where cyclists lost their lives in traffic accidents. By bringing the bicycle community together and riding in solidarity we honor those who have passed. The ride will end back at Shift Community Cycles and the Beer Garden. Together we will raise our glasses and celebrate those that were lost.
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Date: Wednesday, May 17th
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMLocation: 2nd Avenue and High Street hub ( near Campbell Community Center)
Get ready to pedal your way to fun with Bike Share Appreciation Wednesdays! 🚲 Happening every Wednesday throughout May, we're hosting pop-up events at various PeaceHealth Rides locations to celebrate and support our awesome bike share community. Swing by our pop-up events and unlock the secrets to super-speedy bike rentals, get 1-on-1 guidance on features like the ""Hold"" function, and learn how to link your LTD UMO TouchPass card to your PeaceHealth Rides account. Our friendly team is here to make sure you're a bike share pro in no time! 🌟
Event Location: 2nd Avenue and High Street hub ( near Campbell Community Center)
Times: 10AM to 11AM
New to PeaceHealth Rides? No problem! We'll help you get set up with a FREE Month Membership so you can start your bike share adventure!
Don't miss out on these fantastic events taking place all month long during May is Bike Month! 🚴♀️🚴♂️ Follow us on Instagram for the latest locations and times, or visit webikelane.org for a complete list of Bike Share Appreciation Wednesdays locations and schedules.Grab your helmet and join us in spreading the love for bike sharing at Bike Share Appreciation Wednesdays! See you there! 🎉
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Date: Thursday, May 18th
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMLocation: Riverbank Path (Near D. Street Entrance)
You're invited to the City of Springfield's annual Wheels by the Willamette! The event features FREE bike safety checks and minor repairs with Shift Community Cycles, maps, resources, prizes, and snacks. Learn about City projects and chat with City staff and current Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) members.
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Date: Friday, May 19th
Time: Whenever you go to workLocation: Everywhere!
May 19th is National Bike to Work Day! What better day to try a happier, healthier commute? Log your bike commutes at GetThereOregon.org and enter the Nine-Five Challenge! -
Date: Saturday, May 20th
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PMLocation: Monroe Park, ride through south Eugene to the festival venue on University Campus.
Ride your bike with friends to the film festival!
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Date: Saturday May 20th
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMLocation: Starting at Monroe Park at 4:30 for the Group Ride, Straub Theater at 6 for Film Festival!
Come watch short films from the Portland Curated Festival, local submissions, and local speakers! Food, group ride, and bike valet included! Our theme is access to bikes and equity our local community!
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Date: Sunday, May 21st
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMLocation: Meet at Guy Lee Park
Bike to baseball?!? Join the Springfield SmartTrips team for a group bike ride to the Emeralds Baseball Game at PK Park. Meet at noon at Guy Lee Park to bike over together. Bring your bike helmet, bike lock, and clear or small bags only. FREE entry and concession voucher.
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Date: Sunday, May 21st
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMCrow Middle/High School
OBRA sanctioned bike race starting and finishing at Crow middle/high school
https://www.twilightoperations.com/events/2023/3/7/rally-the-valley-2023
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Date: Tuesday, May 23rd
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMThurston Hills Trail
Join the Disciples of Dirt for a Thurston Taco Tuesday mountain bike ride! This laid-back evening ride will head up the front side of Thurston and descend Yew Haw and Acer Spades back to the parking lot. After the ride, the group will head over to Sonny's Tavern for the best $1.50 tacos in town!
New riders and seasoned riders are all welcome to come have a good time. Meet at the Thurston Hills Trail parking lot off of 126 at 5 pm, start pedaling at 5:30 pm.
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Date: Wednesday, May 24th
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMLocation: WoodField Station virtual hub near Market of Choice in Willamette.
Get ready to pedal your way to fun with Bike Share Appreciation Wednesdays! 🚲 Happening every Wednesday throughout May, we're hosting pop-up events at various PeaceHealth Rides locations to celebrate and support our awesome bike share community. Swing by our pop-up events and unlock the secrets to super-speedy bike rentals, get 1-on-1 guidance on features like the ""Hold"" function, and learn how to link your LTD UMO TouchPass card to your PeaceHealth Rides account. Our friendly team is here to make sure you're a bike share pro in no time! 🌟
Event Location: WoodField Station virtual hub near Market of Choice in Willamette.
Times: 2pm-3pm
New to PeaceHealth Rides? No problem! We'll help you get set up with a FREE Month Membership so you can start your bike share adventure!
Don't miss out on these fantastic events taking place all month long during May is Bike Month! 🚴♀️🚴♂️ Follow us on Instagram for the latest locations and times, or visit webikelane.org for a complete list of Bike Share Appreciation Wednesdays locations and schedules.Grab your helmet and join us in spreading the love for bike sharing at Bike Share Appreciation Wednesdays! See you there! 🎉
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Date: Wednesday, May 24th
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMLocation: Wayne Morse Ranch - Picnic Shelter
Bicycle maintenance can be daunting - this class hosted by Greater Area Eugene Riders (GEARs) makes it simple! You’ll learn basic skills you can use in your own garage or out on the road to keep your bicycle running smoothly.
In a small group format, with lots of hands-on instruction, you’ll learn how to do a preride inspection, properly inflate your tire, fix a flat, clean and lubricate your chain, clean your bike, secure bolts, build a bike tool kit, and much more.
$10, pre-registration required: https://eugenegears.org/gears-special-events/
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Date: Thursday May 25th
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMLocation: Campbell Community Center (155 High St., Eugene)
Recumbents? Tricycles? Hand cycles? Electric assist? Bike Share? Try all these at this bike demo. Try out our amazing fleet of bikes for people who can't or don't want to ride standard bike frames.
Audience: Folks needing any type of adaptation to ride a bike.
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Date: Sunday, May 28th
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMCarpenter Bypass
Come on out for another round of social riding know as the ""Happy Ride"" Happy rides are a ""no drop"" event, where riders of all abilities are welcome.
Experienced volunteers will be on hand to guide riders around the Carpenter Bypass trails. Meet at the south parking lot.
https://www.facebook.com/events/213804894739008/?ref=newsfeed
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Date: Tuesday, May 30th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMNinkasi Better Living Room - 3rd Floor
Come celebrate May is Bike Month with some Gentle Yoga that will focus on the muscles used when cycling. Classes will encourage options to best suit your body's abilities. Classes will also explore body awareness, mindfulness, breath work techniques and grounding practices to support nervous system regulation. Space is limited, so please arrive 5-10 minutes before the class start time.