Bike to school day

Bike to School Day is an annual event that promotes the bicycle as an option for getting to school.

Bike to School Day is on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024.

Participating Schools

Bike to School Day is a free national event, and all your school needs to do to participate is register using our simple Bike to School Day Registration form and then host the event for your students and staff.

To have a fun and successful Bike to School Day, be sure to take advantage of the additional support available to your school from the City of Austin Safe Routes to School program, organizations like Ghisallo Cycling Initiative and Yellow Bike, and this site. Additional information is available below as well as on the Resources page.

You can check out the participating schools on the map on this page. If your school is participating but not shown on the map, Contact Us to let us know!

Get Free Swag From The City of Austin's Safe Routes to School Program

The City of Austin’s Safe Routes to School program can help you reward your students for riding to school with swag packs containing items like bike lights, slap bracelets, stickers, and more. You can connect with them through their contact form to request a swag pack for your registered school.

They also have a handy pamphlet with tips on planning a “park and walk”. A “park and bike” event can follow a similar formula.

Free videos and tutorials on bicycle related skills

Before Bike to School Day be sure to do an ABCD Quick Check on your bikes or get them tuned up at a local bike shop so they are safe and enjoyable to ride.

Double check that the seat height is right as it will change as the rider grows, and seat posts have a maximum safe height.

Last but not least, adjust your helmet so it fits properly and check that there aren’t any cracks or dents in the shell.

Planning and Pre-Ride

If this is the first ride to school, or the latest of many, it is always a great idea to pre-plan and discuss the route along with any spots where you need to take extra care. Information about Route Planning And Bike Maps is available on the Resources page.

Discuss group ride etiquette because there is a good chance you will be riding around other riders heading to school. If you want to ride with others check to see if your school is hosting a “bike train”.

If you have time, pre-ride the route on a weekend before the Bike to School Event so that you are extra comfortable and know what to expect on the way there.

The Big Day

Bike to School Day is here! Whether you are riding alone, with friends, or with a group of students and adults, you are joining lots of other students, parents, teachers, and community members on bikes across Austin this morning.

Many schools host “park and rides”, “bike trains”, and have Bike to School Day celebrations, photos, and treats when you arrive at school.

Be sure to lock your bike up securely and enjoy the rest of your school day before your ride back home.

More Bike Events

Bike to School Day is only one of many bike events this month.

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