Each year the League of American Bicyclists, the national organization advocating for more Bicycle Friendly America for everyone, declares May as National Bike Month. During this celebration of bikes and the people who ride them, the City Of Bath Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee invites residents to try biking to work, go for a family bike ride or participate in one of the activities planned by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee to celebrate National Bike Month. 

Motherload

Thursday, May 16 @ 6:30 PM
Union + Co. at 31 Centre Street, Bath

On  Thursday, May 16th the documentary film Motherload will be shown at 6:30pm at Union + Co. at 31 Centre Street in Bath. The film follows film director and new mother, Liz Canning, as she explores motherhood and discovers how the bicycle can offer answers on how to be a responsible parent and earth inhabitant in this time of changing climate.

In the film, Liz meets people who are passionately demonstrating that a purpose built bike can replace an automobile for many of life’s daily activities. Following the film there will be a short time for Q&A with members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee. This event is generously co-sponsored by Union + Co. and the Bath Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee. 

eBike Demo and Bike Safety Check

Thursday, May 16 @ 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Bath Police Department Parking Lot at 250 Water St, Bath

Prior to the viewing of the film on May 16th,  Pedego Electric Bikes of Boothbay Harbor will host e-bike demos in the parking lot of the Bath Police Department on Water Street. E-bikes will be available for a spin from 4:30-6:00 pm.  Also during the same timeframe, Bath Cycle and Ski of Woolwich, will be offering free bike safety checks in the Police Department lot. Ride your bike to the demos and safety check, enjoy  light refreshments from 6:00 – 6:30 pm at Union + Co, and watch the film at 6:30pm. Bike parking is available at the permanent bike racks located on Centre and Front Streets. 

The evenings events are sponsored by Union +Co, Pedego Electric Bikes, Bath Cycle and Ski, Liz McGregor -film producer, Main Street Bath and the City of Bath Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee. The film and demos are free but donations will be happily accepted to further the Bath Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee’s goals and mission. 

Community Bike Ride to Butler Head

Meet Up @ City Hall | Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 8:30 am

The Bath Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee will be leading a bike ride to Butler Head Preserve in North Bath on Saturday, May 18th. The moderately challenging ride departs from Bath City Hall at 8:30am. Cyclists must have a bicycle in good working order, wear a helmet, wear high visibility clothing, have a full water bottle and maybe a snack.

The return route will go through the south end of Bath, finishing at City Hall. The ride will be 12-13 miles, with the an option of shortening to about 8 miles for those that want a shorter ride. Total riding time is about 1.5 hours. In the event of inclement weather the ride will be canceled.

Learn More about Biking, Walking, and Transportation in Bath

Spring into Summer | Saturday May 18th @ 10:00 AM
Visit the Transportation & Bicycle and Pedestrian Table in front of Bath City Hall

The Transportation and Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee will be hosting a table at Main Street Bath’s “Spring Into Summer “ event. This is a great opportunity to talk with members of the committee, learn about current projects, and share your thoughts and concerns about biking, walking and all other forms of transportation in the City of Bath.