April is Bike Month! See all of the events for Bike Month in Tempe and Valley-Wide. 

^{Family enjoys biking through the streets of Downtown Tempe.}

Downtown Tempe loves bicycles and those who ride their bikes to work, class, or just for a leisurely ride. Since 2003, Tempe has been considered a Bicycle Friendly Community by The League of American Bicyclists.  That means that Tempe “welcomes bicyclists by providing safe accommodations for bicycling and encouraging people to bike for transportation and recreation. A bicycle-friendly place makes bicycling safe, comfortable, and convenient for people of all ages and abilities.” That’s a GREAT national distinction for our downtown!

In Tempe, we are always pedaling towards perfection. Nominate a Tempe Bike Hero, someone who makes life better for Tempe’s two (or three!) wheeled community. Whether it’s done in a low-key manner or with public applause, Tempe wants to honor a person or organization that promotes the bicycling way.

Tempe is accepting nominations for its 2024 Tempe Bike Hero Award now through April 30. Nominated individuals must live or work in Tempe and nominated organizations must be located in Tempe.

Don't miss Pedal Haus's Annual Day Drinker Devil Ride on Saturday, April 27, 2024! This will be the 4th time Pedal Haus is hosting this event, and it promises to be a blast! Join us at Pedal Haus on Mill Ave, located at 730 South Mill Avenue #102, Tempe, AZ 85281 at 10 AM for a 10-mile ride, complete with a selfie scavenger hunt and an after-party! Grab your tickets and more information here!

^{Bicyclists walk their wheels through April's 2nd Sunday Market.}

If you are in need of some new wheels to celebrate Bike Month, you must check out The Bicycle Cellar located on the first floor of the Tempe Transportation Center. The Bicycle Cellar is a unique facility for all bike lovers - you can ride in to get top-notch service, gear up from the store, rent some wheels, or stow your ride and get fresh for the workday. You can catch some amazing bike stories on Bicycle Cellar Instagram! 

Speaking of Instagram and bikes...Did you know that Spinelli's Pizza next to Starbucks on 5th and Mill has it's own adult social bike club?

I can't end this blog without talking about Light Lane can I??? If you have not had the chance to check out this interactive art installation brought to you by City of Tempe Public Art and LeMonde Studios, they will be on the downtown streets until April 30th! Nine stationary bikes activate with light and sound from local artists when powered by pedaling. Bikes are free to engage with 24/7 until the 30th, come check them out!

^{A youthful spirit gives Light Lane a spin!}