About Bike Month 2026

This season, MARC is spotlighting the region’s vast network of paths through its Regional Trails & Bikeways Map, a comprehensive resource that helps cyclists chart fresh routes, uncover hidden greenways and plan safe, scenic rides across city and county lines.

Whether you’re seeking a quiet wooded trail, a long-distance challenge or a new neighborhood loop, the map makes it easy to find your next favorite ride. With warmer days ahead, Bike Month offers the perfect moment to explore, wander and embrace the trails that make the Kansas City region such a vibrant place to ride.

Explore the map

Discover just how far two wheels can take you. The MARC Regional Trails & Bikeways Map puts the Kansas City region’s growing network of trails, on‑street bikeways and greenways at your fingertips. Open the map, choose your path and ride your way through the region.

View the map
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COMMUNITY BIKE MONTH EVENTS

May
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Bike and Roll to School Day
All Bike Month events Cycling KC calendar

Plan a community bike event

Whether you want to start a community bike event or even a bike bus, discover ways to do so!

Submit a community bike event What's a Bike Bus - Momentum Magazine Organize a Bike Bus - Walk Bike & Roll to School

Latest News

Transportation

Find your trail for Bike Month!

April 27, 2026

Illustration of a woman riding a bike in the city, with the words for this year's campaign: Find Your Trail.

Who Bikes in the Region?

There are thousands of people biking in the Kansas City region every day, from city streets to dirt trails. These are just a few of them.

Go to the MARC Bike Month YouTube Playlist

Why bike?

Riding a bike makes streets safer, brings people together and keeps the air clean. Whether you’re using a bike for transportation or riding for fun, we look forward to seeing you in the bike lane! New to bike commuting? Visit WAY TO GO KC to find a bike commute buddy, register for Guaranteed Ride Home and more.

Visit WAY TO GO KC
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Bike Month Resources

Whether you're an experienced rider or just getting started, there are plenty of local resources to help keep you pedaling.

Regional Trails and Bikeways Map


Walking and biking benefit your health, your wallet and the environment. Whether you’re running errands or visiting local parks and trails, the Kansas City region is a great place to explore. The Regional Trails & Bikeways Map will help you find the best route for your trip and find new places to explore.

Regional Trails and Bikeways Map
Bicycling Education


The League of American Bicyclists and BikeWalkKC have prepared a wealth of materials to give you the tools and skills to try biking for transportation.

Overcoming Bike Commuting Concerns
Ride Better Tips
RideSmart Videos
BikeWalkKC’s Safety Videos
RideKC Bike


Have a short trip in the city, but don’t own your own bike? Take RideKC Bike! Kansas City’s bike share program has hubs throughout Kansas City, Johnson County, Lenexa and Longview Lake that allow you to ride, return and repeat on a one-time basis or with an annual membership.

RideKC Bike

Why Bike Month?  

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Established by the League of American Bicyclists in 1956 and celebrated in communities across the country, National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate cycling and the many reasons we ride. Let this Bike Month be your inspiration to explore your neighborhood and get involved with your community!

MARC’s Bike Month 2026 campaign is presented by MARC Transportation department and WAY TO GO.