May Bike Month
May is Bike Month, and Conway Advocates for Bicycling have lined up a series of exciting events and activities to promote cycling in our community. Check out the local happenings and join in the fun! Please note that these events are hosted by Conway Advocates for Bicycling, not The Ride, but we're excited to support our city's efforts to encourage more people to get on two wheels. For more details, be sure to visit our Facebook page and Conway Advocates for Bicycling's Facebook page.
Tour de Toad
Saturday, May 3
Sponsored by Literacy Action of Central Arkansas, this annual event has bike routes/distances for all levels.
National Ride a Bike Day: Special CAB Group Ride
Sunday May 4 | 1:00 PM | The Ride
We will have a short easy group ride around Conway. Start at The Ride (911 Chestnut) at 1 PM.
Ugly Gnome Mountain Bike Race
Saturday, May 10
CAB will have a bike drive for our Conway Cycling Project. Bring your bike donations to 355 Ledgelawn Dr. when you come for the Ugly Gnome event.
CycloFemme on Mother's Day
Sunday, May 11 | 1:30 PM | Conway Regional Fitness Center
Susan Choinski will lead this female only ride. Leave from Conway Regional Fitness Center rear parking lot near the trailhead for a 20 mile ride.
Bike Tune-up Days
May 12 & May 19 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Conway Cycling Project (CCP)
Bring your bike and we will help you do repairs! Bike donations are welcome.Come check out the new CCP facility! Snacks served. 1820 Old Morrilton Hwy.
Bike to Work (and after Work) Week
May 12-16
See how many days you can ride to and from work or school. If you are retired or work at home, run your errands by bike this week!
Ride & Radler Night with CAB
Wednesday, May 14 | 6:00 PM | Rogue Roundabout
Join Conway Advocates for Bicycling for a special edition of our Wednesday group ride on May 14th — starting and finishing at The Rogue Roundabout in downtown Conway!
Start/End Location: Rogue Roundabout, 804 Chestnut Street
Roll Out: 6:00 p.m. sharp
A, B, and C group rides available – all levels welcome!
After the ride, stick around for a cold Radler (a refreshing grapefruit + beer combo brewed with cyclists in mind!) and grab a bite with your fellow riders. This is a perfect chance to meet other local cyclists and unwind after a good ride.
Bike to Work Day - Free Breakfast for Cyclists
Friday, May 16 | 7:30 AM | Simon Park
Celebrate Bike to Work Day with Conway Advocates for Bicycling on Friday, May 16th! Whether you’re commuting by bike or just out for a morning spin, we’ve got breakfast waiting for you at Simon Park — because nothing pairs better with pedaling than pancakes and coffee!
Free Breakfast at Simon Park (downtown Conway)
8:00 a.m. – Anyone on a bike eats free!
Want to ride in with a group?
Join our group ride from the west side of town:
• Start: Behind the Dave Ward Walmart
• Departure: 7:30 a.m. sharp
• Route: Tucker Creek Trail ? UCA ? Old Conway ? Simon Park
Come ride with us, fuel up, and celebrate Conway’s bike-friendly spirit!
Ride of Silence: Honoring Cyclists Lost & Injured
Wednesday, May 21 | 6:00 PM
Join Conway Advocates for Bicycling for the Ride of Silence, a solemn, slow-paced group ride to honor bicyclists who have been killed or injured while riding on public roads.
This quiet, reflective ride begins and ends at the Boys and Girls Club and follows a low-traffic route to the Faulkner County Courthouse, where we will pause for a brief commemorative moment.
Ride rolls out at 6:00 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. Please wear white or muted colors if possible, and ride in silence.
After the ceremony, participants may return to the start or continue riding on their own. This global observance reminds us of the importance of safe streets and the power of a cycling community that remembers.
Smart Cycling Class
Saturday, May 24 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | First Methodist Church
This course is designed to give beginners as well as experienced cyclists the training they need to ride safely and legally in traffic and on trails. The course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills, riding in traffic, and crash avoidance techniques. It also includes a free student manual. Please visit the CAB website to find a link to register.
CAB Group Rides
Every Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6 PM from the MeGee Center (3800 College Ave North Parking Lot).
We have three levels:
- A group averages 20+ MPH for about 35 miles;
- B group averages 16 MPH for about 25 miles;
- C group averages 14 MPH for about 18 miles.
There is a group for everyone - come out and join us! Helmets required!