IT'S (ALMOST) BIKE WEEKY, BABY. Eau Claire is celebrating Wisconsin Bike Week from June 1-8 with a ton of local events. You in?

Instead of just two wheels riding through the city of Eau Claire, imagine an entire community pedaling together. The annual celebration of Wisconsin Bike Week isn’t just about the ride — it’s a celebration of unity, outdoor spirit, and the growing momentum toward accessible cycling for all.

Bike Week in Eau Claire will take place from June 1-8 this year with the returning goal to promote bike safety and the economic benefits of cycling — with numerous opportunities for bicycle exploration throughout the state, Visit Eau Claire shared online.

Nicole Billings, co-director of the Valley Girls cycling club and current chair of the City of Eau Claire Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), will participate in her third Bike Week as a resident of E.C. this year.

Bike Week doesn't solely focus on cycling — contrary to the week-long event title — it highlights Eau Claire's dedication to promote outdoor recreation access and its broader advantages beyond the trails, Billings said.

The overall focus (of Bike Week) is to get more people thinking about biking — both for recreation and transportation. I've been able to see over time how small groups of people can advocate to make a more bike friendly community. –Jeremy Gragert, Bike Chippewa Valley president

“The cycling community goes well beyond just people who are passionate about cycling,” Billings said. “(Bike Week) impacts the entire community: the economy of the community, the mental health of the community, the physical wealth of the community, the connectedness of the community.”

To this end, Billings — and Chippewa Valley Bike Week partners alike — will offer educational opportunities to encourage participation and involvement in the outdoors. Organizations such as the Valley Girls, Citizen Action of Wisconsin, and the Menomonie Market Food Co-op will host informational tables and community activities at various events during the first week of June.

More than 15 organizations are collaborating with the Wisconsin Bike Federation for this event, including the three mentioned above.

The week-long series of events will start and end with parties located at Haymarket Plaza (128 Graham Ave., Eau Claire). The initial celebration on Sunday, June 1, will feature a beach-themed six-mile ride. The annual Bike Week Party, bringing together organizers from the week's various events, will be held on Friday, June 6 — the final weekend of Bike Week. Awards and prizes will be presented by BPAC at the event.

Bike Chippewa Valley President Jeremy Gragert shared the return of Morning Bike Commuter Stations for the first four days of this year's Bike Week. Participating bike commuters and morning riders can visit designated stations for complimentary coffee — a light breakfast — and free bicycle safety inspections.

This requested event will be reintroduced as part of the week-long celebration — alongside other recurring activities residents enjoy annually — all with a mission to showcase the cycling culture Eau Claire has grown in the last decade.

“The overall focus (of Bike Week) is to get more people thinking about biking — both for recreation and transportation,” Gragert said. “I've been able to see over time how small groups of people can advocate to make a more bike friendly community.”

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, Eau Claire’s annual Bike Week celebration offers opportunities to connect with those around you and enjoy the ride. Here’s the 2025 Bike Week schedule:

• Sunday, June 1: Bike Week Kickoff Beach Party & Ride
  
  • Meet between 2-3pm, ride starts at 3pm | Location: Haymarket Plaza (128 Graham Ave., Eau Claire)
  • Spring into summer with a beach party-themed bike ride along riverside bike trails. Gather for live ukulele music, Giant Jenga, Connect Four, Bag Toss,  live ukulele music,and prizes before the ride, and show your love for biking on this family-friendly 6-mile ride.

• Monday, June 2: Morning Bike Commuter Station

  • 6-9am | Location: UW-Eau Claire, north end of footbridge by Haas Fine Arts Center (121 Water St., Eau Claire)

  • Drop by our commuter station for coffee and light breakfast items donated by Menomonie Market Food Co-op and other local businesses. Or come by for a free safety check of your bicycle!

• Monday, June 2: CORBA Weekly Group Ride

  • Arrive at 5:45pm, ride at 6pm | Location: Lowes Creek County Park, East Gate entrance off Lorch Ave. (5530 Fairview Dr., Eau Claire)

  • Join CORBA for their weekly mountain bike Group Ride at Lowes Creek County Park. This is a ride for all skill levels and whether you know the trails or not. You will break up into groups according to speed and no one will be left behind. Helmet required.

• Monday, June 2: Bike to Baseball

  • 5:45pm | Location: Haymarket Plaza (128 Graham Ave., Eau Claire)

  • Meet-up and ride to an Eau Claire Express baseball game vs. the Badlands Big Sticks at Carson Park. Participating riders receive free general admission to the game which starts at 6:35pm, but you must join the ride from the meet-up point at Haymarket Plaza, leaving at 5:45pm sharp.

• Tuesday, June 3: Valley Girls Co-Ed Mountain Bike Ride

  • 5pm | Location: City Wells (Dirt parking lot at 2633 Riverview Dr., Eau Claire)

  • Join a social pace ride on the fun and fairly easy trails of the City Wells, open to anyone, and hosted by Valley Girls Cycling Organization. Helmet required.

• Tuesday, June 3: Ride Your Bike to Tuesday Night Blues

  • 6-8pm | Location: Owen Park (501 1st Ave., Eau Claire)

  • Bike to the second Tuesday Night Blues concert of the season, and park for free at the Bike Valet parking service in Owen Park, in the pavilion with the restrooms.

• Wednesday, June 4: Morning Bike Commuter Station

  • 6-9am | Location: West end of Grand Ave. bike/ped bridge at 1st Ave.

  • Drop by our commuter station for coffee and light breakfast items donated by Menomonie Market Food Co-op and other local businesses. Or come by for a free safety check of your bicycle!

• Wednesday, June 4: Fix A Flat Bike Maintenance Workshop

  • 5:30-7pm | Location: Compass Bike Lab (2113 Brackett Ave., Door #4, Eau Claire)

  • Drop by Eau Claire’s newest bike shop for a free workshop on how to fix a flat tire.

• Wednesday, June 4: Valley Girls Road Ride

  • 5:45-7:30pm | Location: Boyd Park pavilion (1202 Fairway St., Eau Claire)

  • Join Valley Girls Cycling Organization for their ladies only Wednesday evening ride. Ride leaves promptly at 5:45pm from Boyd Park for a 13-15 mph intermediate road ride. Routes are 20-25 miles with a mix of hills, road and trail. Helmet required.

• Thursday, June 5: Morning Bike Commuter Station

  • 6-9am | Location: North end of Boyd Park bridge, along Galloway Street

  • Drop by our commuter station for coffee and light breakfast items donated by Menomonie Market Food Co-op and other local businesses. Or come by for a free safety check of your bicycle!

• Thursday, June 5: Valley Girls Thursday Evening Road Ride

  • 5-7:30pm | Location: Boyd Park pavilion (1202 Fairway St., Eau Claire)

  • Join Linda from Valley Girls Cycling Organization for a no-drop group road ride at a social pace. Ladies only. Helmet required. 

• Thursday, June 5 Pie Riders Memorial Ride

  • 5-7:30pm | Location: Chippewa River State Trail at Hobbs Boat Landing south of Hobbs Ice Center (915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire)

  • Join the longtime cycling tradition of the Pie Riders, for a Memorial Ride honoring the bicycle enthusiasts who we have lost, and join for a 25-mile ride down the Chippewa River State Trail with a beautiful loop through the countryside southwest of Eau Claire. Enjoy the tradition of sharing pie at the end of the ride, sponsored by Main Street Cafe of Bloomer. Helmet required.

• Thursday, June 5: Ride Your Bike to the Sounds Like Summer Concert

  • 6-8pm | Location: Phoenix Park (330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire)

  • Bike to the first Sounds Like Summer Concert of the season, and park for free at the Bike Valet parking service in Phoenix Park, near the farmers market restrooms.

• Friday, June 6: Bike Week Party

  • 5-7pm | Location: Haymarket Plaza (128 Graham Ave. Eau Claire)

  • Join Bike Chippewa Valley and other friends of a bike-friendly Wisconsin for the Bike Week Party, coinciding with Volume One’s Food Truck Friday (11am-7pm) across the river at Phoenix Park.

• Saturday, June 7: CORBA Take a Kid Mountain Biking

  • 9-11am | Location: Lowes Creek Park, Expo Side (North Entrance)

  • Join CORBA for a fun-filled morning at Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. This free event is a great opportunity to introduce kids to the joy of mountain biking in a safe, supportive, and adventure-filled environment.

• Saturday, June 7: RAW Training Ride to Together Farms

  • 11am-2pm | Location: Mitscher Park pavilion (1013 Mitscher Ave,. Eau Claire)

  • Join us for a Ride Across Wisconsin (RAW) training ride to Together Farms following the beginning of the scenic route on country roads. Depart from Mitscher Park as a group at 11am. Follow the 32-mile RAW course to Together Farms (W93 Norden Rd., Mondovi). Enjoy burgers and beverages at Together Farms after the ride. Plan your own transportation back to Eau Claire by either arranging for a pick-up, or double the fun by riding 32 miles back to Eau Claire. Helmet required.

• Saturday, June 7: Bikes, Bridges & Brews

  • 6-7:30pm | Location: The Brewing Projekt (1807 N. Oxford Ave., Eau Claire)

  • Wrap up Eau Claire's Bike Week by joining us at The Brewing Projekt for a leisurely ride leaving at 6pm sharp, throughout the city of Eau Claire, covering some of the best bike routes, bike trails and bridges before ending at The Brewing Projekt. The ride will cover approximately 20 miles and will be at a moderate city riding pace (10 mph). Helmet required. 

• Sunday, June 8: Free entry to the State Trails and State Parks & Forests

  • The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources welcomes residents and visitors alike to enjoy free access to State Trails and free entry to State Parks and Forests.

The 2025 Wisconsin Bike Week in Eau Claire is sponsored by Volume One, Wisconsin Bike Fed, and the Menomonie Market Food Co-op • Learn more about Wisconsin's state-wide Bike Week, slated for June 1-8, online and keep up with this year’s local events through Bike Chippewa Valley on Facebook (@bikechippewavalley).