ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — May 12 to May 18 is national “Bike to Work Week.” Here in Albuquerque, Bike ABQ is holding special events throughout the week to celebrate.
One major event includes a gathering on Civic Plaza Friday morning. There will be pop-up safety classes, free safety kits, and more. A city bus will be parked nearby to demonstrate how to use bicycle racks. Transportation Planning Manager Valerie Hermanson says the city has been prioritizing bicycles and safety.
“We’ve added new separated bike lanes on Louisiana and recently and worked to pass the Bikeway and Trail Facilities Plan which identifies and prioritizes bikeways to keep Albuquerque beautiful and healthy,” said Hermanson. “I ride my bicycle to work most days, and I know I feel so much better knowing I’m staying healthy and I’m helping reduce car congestion in the city.”
You can take a look at the full list of events below:
| Date | Time | Location Name | Address | Community Partner/s | Special Offering |
| Thursday, May 15 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | Ted Hobbs Park | Corner of Innovation Pkwy SE & Blue Halo Way SE | Sandia National Labs | TBD |
| Friday, May 16 | 7:00 am to 9:30 am | Van Buren Middle School | Southeast Corner of Southern Ave & Louisiana Blvd | CiQlovía, Van Buren Middle School | CiQlovia Information and CiQlovia T-shirts |
| Friday, May 16 | 10:00 am to 12:30 pm | International District Public Library | 7601 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 | Albuquerque Bernalillo County Public Library, Together for Brothers (T4B) | Look For Me Safety Program Gear |
| Friday, May 16 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | UNM North Campus | North Diversion Channel Trail & Tucker Ave NE | University of New Mexico | UNM 5K Commuter Club Information |
| Friday, May 16 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | Al Hurricane Pavilion @ Civic Plaza | 301 Tijeras Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 | CNM & FUSE Makerspace | CABQ Public Art Trading Cards and GalleryONE early opening at 7:00 am! |
| Friday, May 16 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | Rio Grande Park (formally Kit Carson Park) | Corner of Alcalde Pl & Tingley Dr. SW | PNM & Kickstand Cycles | PNM e-Bike Discount Information, Snacks, Swag, and e-Bike Demos |
| Friday, May 16 | 9:00 am to 11:00 am | ABQ BioPark Tingley Beach | 1800 Tingley Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 | ABQ BioPark | Native Garden Information and Native Wildflower Seed Packets |
| Friday, May 16 | 10:00 am to 12:30 pm | Explora Science Center | 1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 | Explora Science Center | Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center Bike Repair Pop-up Clinic |
| Friday, May 16 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | Paseo del Bosque Trail & I-40 (Gail Ryba Bridge) | 35.106573, -106.690729 | BikeABQ | BikeABQ Information, Keychains, and Buttons |
| Friday, May 16 | 10:00 am to 12:30 pm | Central & Unser Public Library | 8081 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121 | Albuquerque Bernalillo County Public Library | Look For Me Safety Program Information and Gear |
| Friday, May 16 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | Pueblo Montaño Trailhead | Montaño Rd & Mirandela St | Fat Tire Cycles | CABQ Sustainability Office Information and Swag, CABQ Community Planning Area Information, and Bike Adjustments with Fat Tire Cycles |
| Friday, May 16 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | North Diversion Channel Trail & Aztec NE | 35.120132, -106.612481 | Canteen Brewhouse, BikeWorks ABQ | Bike Adjustments with BikeWorks ABQ |
| Friday, May 16 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | Palo Duro Senior Center | 5221 Palo Duro Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 | CABQ Senior Center Membership and Services Information | |
| Friday, May 16 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | Uptown Transit Center | 2121 Indiana St NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 | ABQ Ride Information and Swag | |
| Friday, May 16 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | Journal Center Station: Edith & El Pueblo | 101 El Pueblo Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 | RioMetro, Fat Tire Cycles | RioMetro Bike Locker Information and Swag, and Bike Adjustments with Fat Tire Cycles |
| Friday, May 16 | 9:00 am to 11:30 am | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center | 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 | CABQ Multigen Center Membership Information and Program Guide | |
| Friday, May 16 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | Tramway Trail at Montgomery Blvd | Southeast corner of Montgomery Blvd & Tramway Blvd | Fat Tire Cycles | ABQ Ride Information and Swag, and Bike Adjustments with Fat Tire Cycles |
You can find more city-provided cycling resources online.
