City of Dubuque Co-Sponsoring Bike Week Celebration
MAY 8, 2025
The City of Dubuque and the Dubuque Bike Coop are co-sponsoring a series of events to celebrate Bike Week May 12-18.
As part of the Bike Week celebration, the City is encouraging residents to ride a bicycle as a means of transportation or recreation. A total of thirteen events are planned throughout the week, including a bike-in picnic which will be held at the Bee Branch Amphitheatre on the evening of Friday, May 16, and will feature remarks from Mayor Brad Cavanagh.
“Increased bike riding is a feature of several of our city goals and priorities and supports our efforts to make Dubuque a more vibrant and connected community,” said Cavanagh. “Despite our beautiful Dubuque hills, we are making strides to become a more bike-friendly community, including the addition of dedicated bike lanes on several downtown streets last summer.”
Additional events include group bike rides and maintenance workshops. Events will offer activities for riders of all ages and ability levels, with at least one event happening each day of the week. The full list of events can be found at BikeWeekDBQ.com. Visitors to the site can also register for events, learn about specials and promotions at participating business and restaurants, and enter to win prizes including bike tools, Heritage Trail passes, shirts, and gift cards to local bike shops.
During the week, the City’s bus service, The Jule, will offer free rides for anyone who uses the bike racks on buses. Those interested in utilizing this “Rack and Ride” service can find The Jule’s routes and schedules at MyRide.cityofdubuque.org
The City’s Bike Week co-sponsor, the Dubuque Bike Coop, was founded in 2012 by several local biking and community advocates who recognized a need for a bicycle cooperative in Dubuque. Their mission is to build community by utilizing bicycles to promote healthy living and wellness along with environmental sustainability.
Bike Week is a part of the annual celebration of May as National Bike Month. The observance is promoted by the League of American Bicyclists, a national organization dating back to 1880 that advocates for a more bicycle-friendly America. More information about the League can be found on its website, BikeLeague.org