Let’s Ride: Tips, Tricks and Ways to Celebrate Bike Month #OnTheCircuit
Authored By: The Circuit Trails | May 8, 2025
May is National Bike Month, a time to celebrate the many benefits of bicycling across communities. Whether you ride for fun, fitness or everyday transportation, this month is all about enjoying the journey and the safe, connected paths that make it possible.
Join us outside #OnTheCircuit all month long and explore over 415 miles of trails throughout the Greater Philadelphia and southern New Jersey region!
Tips for Bike Safety
Before you get pedaling, brush up on a few best practices to help keep yourself and everyone around you feeling safe and comfortable on your rides
- Check your gear – Inspect your brakes, tires, lights, locks and chain on your bike to ensure you have a smooth ride.
- Wear a helmet – Make sure it is fitted properly to protect your head and is not out of date. Experts agree that helmets should be replaced every 3-5 years, depending on usage, exposure to sunlight and other elements that can degrade the materials.
- Stay visible – Wear bright or reflective colors, especially in the dark, to be seen on the trails and in bike lanes.
- Control your speed – Ride at a safe speed, especially if the trail is crowded.
Get more great tips and resources about gear checks and tune-ups as well as tips for sharing the trail and recreating responsibly here.
Ways to Celebrate Bike Month
What better way to celebrate Bike Month than with a group ride? Check out a few events hosted by Circuit Trails Coalition members that are perfect for joining the celebration. As you gear up, don’t forget to capture the moment and share with us on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok using the hashtag #OnTheCircuit.
Hustle N’ Ride 2025
Join the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia to experience the “Jewel of North Philly” and support youth athletes while enjoying food, exhibition races, a community run/walk/ride and more.
WHEN: Saturday, May 10, starting at 9 a.m.
WHERE: Hunting Park, Intersection of W Hunting Park Ave & W Cayuga St
Birding & Bikes! Explore the Circuit Group Ride
On World Migratory Bird Day, experience an exciting program where you’ll learn how efforts to connect outdoor spaces and trails for people—such as the incredible Circuit Trails network in our region—can also reduce habitat fragmentation that negatively impacts birds, and improve ecosystem services like clean air and water for us all.
Following the presentation, there will be a biking tour of the Audubon Loop Trail and the Perkiomen Trail led by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia.
WHEN: Saturday, May 10, starting at 1 p.m.
WHERE: John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
Doylestown Borough Pedal-Palooza!
Get ready for an event packed with biking fun and community spirit for a great cause: supporting the Doylestown Pump Track! Pedal-Palooza will feature races, activities, and demos for riders of all ages and skill levels. Bring your bikes!
WHEN: Tuesday, May 13, from 5–7 p.m.
WHERE: Broad Commons at Doylestown Borough Hall, 10 Doyle Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
Bike to Work & Wherever Day 2025
Join Independence Blue Cross, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Philly Bike Train and elected officials for a safer, more comfortable and social group ride to Center City. All wheels and abilities welcome!
WHEN: Wednesday, May 14, starting at 8 a.m.
WHERE: Bike trains will leave from five different locations: West Philly, Brewerytown, Fishtown, South Philly and Point Breeze.
Western Main Line Greenway Loop Ride in Berwyn & Devon Townships
Join Bike Chester County for a community ride that will highlight a portion of the Western Main Line Greenway, utilizing low-traffic-stress roads that connect libraries, schools, parks, grocery stores and local shops.
WHEN: Friday, May 16, from 5:30–7 p.m.
WHERE: Eastown Library, 720 First Ave, Berwyn, PA 19312
Community Ride in Germantown
State Representative Carroll and State Senator Haywood are teaming up with the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Indego, and the City’s office of Infrastructure and Transportation Systems to host a community bike ride through Germantown.
WHEN: Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Rumph Recreation, 106 E Johnson St, Philadelphia PA, 19144
Ride of Silence 2025
Everyone is invited to bike with the 21st Philadelphia Ride of Silence. For the past 20 years, cyclists throughout Greater Philadelphia have come together to ride silently in honor of riders killed or injured by motorists.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 21, starting at 6:45 p.m.
WHERE: Philadelphia City Hall, 1400 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Bonus: Ride into June with Summer Bikeout on June 7
Join the Pennsylvania Environmental Council for a 30-mile bike ride along the D&L and D&R trails. More details coming soon!
Pedal at Your Own Pace
We understand that everyone has different schedules and commitments, and you may not be able to make it to any of the events. That’s why Bike Month is all about finding your rhythm and making time to ride when it works for you. This May, carve out a few moments and hop on your bike to explore the beauty and benefits of cycling #OnTheCircuit, at your own pace!
