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.
UPCOMING TWIN CITIES BIKE EVENTS
Saturday, May 30, 2026
⚈ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Coon Rapids Bike Rodeo (FREE) - Lions Coon Creek Park, Coon Rapids⚈ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Lone Lake Park Mountain Bike Trail Opener 5-Year Anniversary - Lone Lake Park & Mountain Bike Trail, Minnetonka
⚈ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Prior Lake Bike Rodeo (FREE) - Hidden Oaks Middle School, Prior Lake
⚈ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Hastings Community Bike Rodeo (FREE) - Hastings Middle School, Hastings
MINNEAPOLIS & ST PAUL BIKE EVENTS
Lyndale Wheels & Bike Rodeo (FREE)
Date: 05/16/2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Painter Park, 620 W 34th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55408
Twin Cities Northwest Metro Bike Events
Golden Valley Bike Rodeo (FREE)
Date: 05/07/2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Crystal Community Center & Crystal Cove Aquatic 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.
Brooklyn Park Bike Month Celebration
Date: 05/16/2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: River Park, 101 83rd Avenue N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444Bring the kids to River Park in Brooklyn Park for this community bike event, including bike repair stations, guided rides, free gear while supplies last, music and fun activities.
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.
Brooklyn Center Bike Bash (FREE)
Date: 07/18/2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Centennial Park, 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430Back for another year in Centennial Park, the event includes a 3.5-mile community bike ride from the park amphitheater, food and drink vendors, games, crafts and other entertainment for families to enjoy together.
Twin Cities Northeast Metro Bike Events
Stillwater Youth Bike Safety Rodeo (FREE)
Date: 05/16/2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: St Croix Valley Recreation Center, 1675 Market Drive, Stillwater, MN, 55082Perfect for young area bicyclists to learn safety skills before summer sets in. Kids can try out a riding course, get their bikes checked out and helmets fit properly. Plus, enjoy yourself a free hot dog lunch! The Stillwater Bike Rodeo is limited to 120 kids and they must be registered (see link).
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.
Ramsey County Parks Borrow A Bike (FREE)
Date: 06/06/2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Battle Creek Regional Park & Waterpark, 2300 Upper Afton Rd , Maplewood, MN, 55119Ramsey County Parks & Recreation will have bikes available to borrow in a variety of styles and sizes. Try one and bike your way around BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL PARK – this is the portion of Maplewood that extends into the Southeast Metro. FREE.
Blaine Bike Rodeo (FREE)
Date: 06/30/2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Aquatore Park, 9191 Lincoln St NE, Blaine, MN, 55434Time to gear up for summer with a bike rodeo in Blaine! Kids can bring their bikes in for light maintenance and checks, meet with police and other safety officers, ride their bicycles through a skills course, grab a free hot dog dinner and enjoy a kid-friendly concert. No need to register, just drop in at the park. Admission is free.
Twin Cities Southwest Metro Bike Events
Spring Fat Bike Ride
Date: 04/26/2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Minnesota River Bottoms Trails, 11115 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55420Join a group fat bike ride. Along this spring ride, a Bloomington naturalist will lead this ride and share interesting facts as you enjoy the spring scenery. Registration required. $10.00/pp.
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.
Lone Lake Park Mountain Bike Trail Opener 5-Year Anniversary
Date: 05/30/2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Lone Lake Park & Mountain Bike Trail, 5624 Shady Oak Road, Minnetonka, MN, 55343Celebrate five years of mountain biking in the Big Woods of Lone Lake Park with a group ride at 10:30am, followed by a celebration, including food and beverages in the picnic shelter.
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
Hastings Community Bike Rodeo (FREE)
Date: 05/30/2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Hastings Middle School, 1000 11th St West, Hastings, MN, 55303-3717Kids are invited to the city’s bike rodeo! Bring your helmets and bikes or scooters to the parking lot south of the Hastings Middle School. Children are required to attend with an adult. If there is inclement weather, the event will be canceled. This event is free but registration is appreciated.
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.
West St Paul Rider Community Bike Ride (FREE)
Date: 06/07/2026 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Marthaler Park, 1625 Humboldt Avenue, West St Paul, MN, 55118Part of the city’s West St Paul Days, join in this free community bike ride to explore the local trails. No bike? No problem. Walkers are welcome, too, or other small wheels. Meet at Marthaler Park and expect a water stop in Thompson County Park. See link for free, required pre-registration.
Apple Valley Bike Rodeo (FREE)
Date: 06/11/2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Greenleaf Park, 135th St W, Apple Valley, MN, 55124Hosted by Apple Valley Police Department, kids ages 5-12 will get ready for spring bike season with a brush up on safety and skills (helmet required to participate. Hot dog & chips included with your free registration (see link).
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.
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