GEARING UP FOR BIKE WEEK: APRIL 6 TO APRIL 12
GET ON YOUR BIKES AND RIDE!
UPDATED 4/10/25
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
EVENT CANCELLED | 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.
(EVENT RESCHEDULED) BLOSSOMS & BIKESHARE
Monday, April 14, 2:00–5:30 PM | Meet at Trader Joe'sSign-up Required | Cost: Bikeshare & Metro
Enjoy a tour of the mid-April blossoms in DC, try out Capital Bikeshare ($25/year for unlimited rides: use promo code: umdbikes25), and meet the team behind this bikeshare system’s new rollout in our county!
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
(EVENT RESCHEDULED) AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND LANDMARK TOUR
Thursday, April 24, 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
EVENT CANCELLED | 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 Call Your Mother Bagels 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.