GEARING UP FOR BIKE WEEK: APRIL 6 TO APRIL 12

GET ON YOUR BIKES AND RIDE!

Bike Week poster

UPDATED 3/20/25

Warmer weather and sunny days are the perfect ingredients for a week full of biking! Join us for our annual Bike Week celebration where we will explore local trails, learn new skills, and connect with other Terps- all by bike!

Bike Week is an annual event hosted by the Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) and University Recreation and Wellness (RecWell) that highlights cycling programs on and around campus, builds community among university cyclists, and encourages biking as a means of commuting sustainably.

 

BIKE DC MONUMENTS

Sunday, April 6, 9 AM–5 PM | Meet at Adventure Program Office
Registration Required | Cost: $35

Kick off UMD Bike Week with a pleasant and leisurely bike around downtown D.C. and take a look at its magnificent monuments! We’ll cover 10-15 miles of biking, mostly on trails and sidewalks around the National Mall.  Stops will be made at various times to experience the monuments and take pictures. Bikes and helmets are provided.
 

 

BLOSSOMS & BIKESHARE

Monday, April 7,  3:30–6:30 PM | Meet at The Hotel at UMD
Sign-up Required | Cost: Bikeshare & Metro

Enjoy a tour amongst the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC while trying out Capital Bikeshare (CaBi). Before the trip, use our new promo code, umdbikes25, to activate your University Membership for just $25 to get unlimited 45-minute rides throughout the year!  Even without a University Membership, you can still pay per trip instead ($1 to unlock plus $0.05-0.15 per minute) either at the station kiosk (physical credit/debit card required) or through the CaBi App. 
 

 

BIKEUMD INSTAGRAM Q&A

Tuesday, April 8, All Day | @DOTS_UMD

Join us on Instagram @DOTS_UMD and drop your burning questions about biking or scooting at UMD! 
 

 

TANDEM BIKE DEMO

Wednesday, April 9, 3:30–5:30 PM | Hornbake Plaza

Join BikeUMD, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and the Metro Washington Association for Blind Athletes (MWABA) for a tandem bike demo! Tandem biking is a great activity for individuals with visual impairments or anyone looking to enjoy a ride on a bicycle built for two. During the demo, you'll have the opportunity to ride a tandem bike and experience "piloting" (front seat) or "stoking" (rear seat).

Giveaways: Helmet & Swag

 

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND LANDMARK TOUR

Thursday, April 10, 11 AM–1 PM | Meet at Rossborough Inn
Sign-up Required

From its antebellum founding through the present day, Terp life has been shaped by more than just those who wrote the official version of history. There was a time when students and visitors of color were outsiders here, but through the sacrifices of earlier pioneers—reflected in our campus fabric—each brick and blade of glass belongs to them as well. The African American history landmarks tour developed by Dr. Kim Nickerson, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, is an affirmation of the positive and meaningful African American presence on our campus. 

Giveaways: Helmet & Swag

 

COFFEE & CLEAN-UP

Friday, April 11, 10 AM–2 PM | Meet at DOTS Front Lawn
Sign-up Required | Cost: Optional Coffee & Snacks

Join BikeUMD and the LGBTQ+ Equity Center on a bike ride to Riverdale Park. Once we are there, we will pick up litter along the Trolley Trail and then will stop at Manifest Bread for coffee and treats before biking back to campus. 

Giveaways: Helmet & Swag

 
 

MOUNTAIN BIKE ROSARYVILLE STATE PARK

Saturday, April 12, 9 AM–5 PM | Meet at Adventure Program Office
Registration is Required | Cost: $40

Join us for a day of mountain biking to celebrate UMD Bike Week! On this adventure, we’ll bike the 10-mile Perimeter Loop through the woods of Rosaryville State Park. You’ll learn to tackle roots, rocks, and stream crossings on your bike. No previous mountain biking experience required, but participants should be comfortable on a bike.  Registration opens 3/24. Cost: $40. Pre-trip meeting: 04/08/2025 8-9:30 pm.
 

 

MORE EVENTS THIS SEMESTER

  • Learn to Ride with WABA: 4/19
  • MARYLAND DAY: Camaro VR Experience: 4/26
  • Bike to Work Day: 5/15

 

GOT A QUESTION ABOUT AN EVENT? 

Reach out to our Bicycle Coordinator at bike@umd.edu.