Bike Fun

First up - Classes & Events!

2025 saw expansion in our class & event offerings thanks to securing a physical location out of which to operate; additionally, consistent partnership with community spaces helped keep us rolling!

Our CLASSES are the bulk of where our on-bike education happens. Hosted EVENTS - whether primarily Bike Fun or in support of community partners - get the word out about what we do, about the bicycle community in Middle Tennessee, & how to advocate for better and safer riding conditions for all ages & abilities.

We
🟣 branched out into summer camp instruction for 2025 (our first time!)
🟣 worked with community groups to distribute refurbished bicycles during their events
🟣 provided bicycles to elementary schools doing their own learn to ride programming
🟣 continued opening our Bike Lab doors for hands-on help during Open Shop / Taller Abierto twice a month.

The all ages, all genres event we started in 2023 returned for its third year, renamed the Nashville Bicycle Festival. This was our first year offering sponsorships & overages after operating costs went to provide a free learn to ride camp for participants of the South Inglewood Community Center summer camp program.

Strategic goals impacted:
1. Expand educational programming
2. Strengthen community partnerships
3. Enhance accessibility & inclusion
5. Scale community impact

💥 PEDAL THE PARK RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY, JUNE 29TH! 💥

Bike requests accepted through FRIDAY night this week! If you have already requested a bike for the ride, we will keep your request!

No-drop ride, casual pace, welcoming to beginning & returning riders. Wheels 20" & up are invited to join - youth riders must have accompanying adult along.

🚲️ Pedal the Park with Friends of Shelby
📆 Monday, June 29
🕔 5PM meet - 5:30PM roll (approx 1 hour)
📍 Shelby Bottoms Nature Center trailhead (parking lot)

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We're looking back on program growth for 2025 & will be sharing our 2025 Impact Report over the next few weeks!

We'll be sharing information on

✔️ Classes & Events
✔️ Students
✔️ Volunteers
✔️ Financials

Our strategic goals for 2025 were:
1. Expand educational programming
2. Strengthen community partnerships
3. Enhance accessibility & inclusion
4. Continue developing sustainable operations
5. Scale community impact

See how you have helped us to create more joyful riders & see what's coming up for this year (already in progress!).

The word is out - All Ages Learn to Ride is coming to Bellevue! Thanks to Exchange Club of Bellevue TN we'll be offering this FREE class for ages 7 & up.

Limited tickets per age group available. We require registration confirmation prior to the class to make sure as many people as possible can attend!

All Ages Learn to Ride is also supported by the Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation.

📆 Sunday, July 12th (rain date: July 26th)
🕘 9AM-noon
📍 8101 TN-100, 37221
💲 FREE & open to the public

HERE WE GO AGAIN - we are keeping an eye on the weather for Monday's ride - hoping we'll have a nice clear window by 5:00PM.

Update on yay or nay by 2:00PM on Monday - we'll move ride to Thursday the 11th weather permitting. STAY TUNED

Got a dusty not rusty bike hanging around the house or garage? REI Brentwood is hosting a BIKE DRIVE for BIKE FUN! Bring your bikes in this week & leave them for us to pick up on Saturday, June 20th. (Or, bring it by on Saturday & meet us in person!)

You can also support us by purchasing new bikes for our bicycle library - ask us how!

📆 Saturday, June 20th
⌚ 10AM-3PM
🚲 Gently used bikes & accessories (no clothing please)
📍 REI Brentwood, 261 Franklin Rd 37207