MAY 6, 2026

The City of Dubuque and the Dubuque Bike Coop will celebrate Bike Week with a series of events beginning Saturday, May 9, through Saturday, May 16. 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 eleven events are planned throughout the week. The schedule will conclude with a bike-in picnic at the Bee Branch Amphitheater on the evening of Saturday, May 16, attended by Dubuque Mayor Brad Cavanagh.

“Increased bike riding is a feature of several of the city council’s goals and priorities, as it supports our efforts to make Dubuque a more vibrant and connected community,” Cavanagh says. “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.”

Additional events include group bike rides, a bike to work breakfast, and presentations about RAGBRAI, bike commuting, and bike maintenance. 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, prizes, and business specials can be found at BikeWeekDBQ.com

Numerous local businesses are also offering specials for bike riders. Participants can play Bike-opoly, a Monopoly-themed game, by getting a game board, collecting stickers at events and businesses, and entering to win prizes. Bike-opoly game boards are available at bike shops, as well as Carnegie-Stout Public Library and the City Clerk’s office at City Hall. They can also be accessed by visiting BikeWeekDBQ.com

During Bike 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

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