Hear that? It’s the sound of thousands of wheels happily spinning in anticipation of young bikers taking to trails across the Twin Cities. May is National Bike Month! What better excuse to pull the bikes out of the garage, have them checked over and give the kids a refresher on their riding skills. Many communities host special events in the springtime to generate excitement – and teach safety precautions – around this wonderful pastime.
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bike rodeos & events
Minneapolis - St. Paul Bike Rodeos
Twin Cities Northwest Metro Bike Events
2026 bike rodeos in Twin Cities Northwest Metro communities such as Coon Rapids and Golden Valley will be posted here as they are announced.
Golden Valley Bike Rodeo (FREE)
Date: 05/07/2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive N, Crystal, MN , 55429Sponsored together by the cities of Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope & Robbinsdale. Kids ages 12 & under are invited to attend with an adult. They can get their helmets and bikes checked for safety, navigate a bike skills course and meet rescue personnel. Even enter to win a new bike.
Coon Rapids Bike Rodeo (FREE)
Date: 05/30/2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Lions Coon Creek Park, 11861 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN , 55433Gear up for spring and bike-riding weather with this rodeo: Coon Rapids police will help dispense safety info, help kids move through bike safety stations and test skills on an obstacle course. A limited amount of loaner bikes will be available for those in need.
Elk River Bike Rodeo (FREE)
Date: 07/07/2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Lion John Weicht Park, 1104 Lions Park Drive, Elk River, MN, 55330Elk River Police Department hosts a summer Bike Rodeo in the park for kids of all ages to learn hands-on bicycle safety lessons, have helmets fit, and to practice street navigation skills. No need to register, but please bring your own bike.
Twin Cities Northeast Metro Bike Events
2026 bike rodeos in Twin Cities Northeast Metro communities such as Fridley, Stillwater and Wyoming will be posted here as they are announced.
Wyoming Bike Rodeo (FREE)
Date: 06/05/2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Wyoming City Hall, 26263 Forest Blvd N, Wyoming, MN, 55092Kids are invited to a fun morning of bike safety. Test biking skills on a courses and meet officers from the Wyoming Police Department. Free bike helmets provided to the first 50 attendees.
Twin Cities Southwest Metro Bike Events
2026 bike rodeos in Twin Cities Southwest Metro communities such as Carver, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Prior Lake & Richfield will be posted here as they are announced.
Chaska Community Bike Rodeo (FREE)
Date: 05/11/2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Chaska Veterans Park, 619 Creed Rd, Chaska, MN, 55318Families can rotate around to stations to test their bicycle knowledge and skills. Safety checks include bike and helmet inspections and rules of the road. Extra activities like a newspaper toss, watermelon drop, music and games round out an afternoon of free family fun.
Intergenerational Fishing Night (FREE)
Date: 05/13/2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Taft Park, 6105 Bloomington Ave S , Richfield, MN, 55423Register ahead to participate in an evening of fishing with the Grands. Participants will receive instruction in the basics of fishing and gear will be provided. FREE, but pre-registration required through the City of Richfield.
Prior Lake Bike Rodeo (FREE)
Date: 05/30/2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Hidden Oaks Middle School, 15855 Fish Point Rd, Prior Lake, MN, 55372City First Responder organizations invite kids ages 2-17 to a family friendly Bike Safety Rodeo. Bring your helmet and bike to participate and be entered into drawings for prizes. Try out a bike obstacle course and check out the city’s response vehicles. Event is open to scooters and wheelchairs, too.
Bloomington Pre-K Balance Bike Racing (FREE)
Date: 06/06/2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Bryant Park, 1001 W. 85th Street, Bloomington, MN, 55431Register your 2-6 year old for Bloomington’s free balance bike races. Participants must have their own balance bike and helmet to participate. FREE, but pre-registration required – see link.
Twin Cities Southeast Metro Bike Events
2026 bike rodeos in Twin Cities Southeast Metro communities such as Hastings & West St Paul will be posted here as they are announced.
Farmington Helmet Heroes Bike Program (FREE)
Date: 06/06/2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Farmington Lutheran Church, 20600 Akin Road, Farmington, MN, 55024This free program teaches bike safety and maintenance, provides a bicycle helmet to each participating child and ends with a family bike. Pre-registration is required to ensure there are enough helmets and participants are asked to arrive on time to attend the whole program. Cost is free.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT A BIKE RODEO
Look for bike rodeos beginning in May during Bicycle Safety month and continuing through the summer at municipal events and schools around the Twin Cities.
Intended for cyclists 4-18 years of age, the purpose of a bike rodeo is to help kids become better bicyclists. Kids should bring their own bicycles for the opportunity to have it assessed for safety and soundness. Most events offer fun bike skills activities, safety inspection stations and simple bike maintenance. Local bike shop owners or bike mechanics may be onsite with basic tools to offer tune ups. Skills taught often include how to hand signals, intersection and stop sign safety, how to avoid typical crashes, and basic bicycle handling skills. Giveaways sometimes include bike helmets and first aid kits.