A WHEELIE GREAT TIME! From May 31 through June 6, avid cyclists and curious riders in our pocket of the state will join forces for the 2026 iteration of Wisconsin Bike Week, presented by Bike Chippewa Valley. The week-long celebration for inclusive riding will begin with the annual "Bike Week Kickoff Beach Party & Family Ride" event, pictured, on May 31 at Haymarket Plaza in downtown Eau Claire.

Wisconsin Bike Week is fast approaching, and with it, a vibrant lineup of local festivities. Riders of every style are invited to embrace a shared sense of unity and outdoor spirit by hitting the road.

From May 31 through June 6, avid local cyclists and curious riders – from Community for Outdoor Recreation, Biking, and Adventure (CORBA), Eau Claire Youth Cycling (ECYC), City of Eau Claire Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and more – will host one-time and recurring events as early as 6am through 7pm.

The theme for 2026 –“Bikes Build Community” – highlights how “cycling connects neighbors, supports local businesses, improves public health and creates stronger, more vibrant communities throughout Wisconsin,” the Wisconsin Bike Fed writes.

As with previous years of Bike Week in the Valley, community organizations, businesses, schools, local governments and residents are encouraged to host happenings and promote safe riding in their neighborhoods and on the trails.

We caught up with Nicole Billings, the co-director of the Valley Girls cycling club and member of BPAC, who illuminated a few of the 2026 Bike Week highlights from the complete schedule.

“There truly is something for everyone whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, a commuter, a family with kids, or someone getting back on a bike for the first time in years,” Billings said. “We’re especially excited about two new additions this year: ‘Bike to School Day’ and the ‘Bike Organization Meet & Greet.’ ”

Both events – in addition to the dozen-plus other experiences – are aimed to strengthen connections in the local cycling community and make biking feel more accessible for all experience levels, she added.

Chippewa Valley Bike Week - 2026 Highlights

Access the complete itinerary, from May 31 through June 6, online through Bike Chippewa Valley.

May 31 | Bike Week Kickoff Beach Party & Family Ride

Time: 2pm (ride leaves at 3pm)
Location: Haymarket Plaza (128 Graham Ave., Eau Claire)

Spring into summer with a beach party-themed bike ride along riverside bike trails. Wear costumes celebrating summer (optional). Gather for games and prizes before the ride, and show your love for biking on this family-friendly 6-mile ride. Helmet required for ride.

June 1-5 | Morning Bike Commuter Stations

Time: 6-9am
Location(s):

• Monday - North end of UWEC footbridge (110 Garfield Ave., Eau Claire)
• Tuesday - North end of Confluence bridge in Phoenix Park (330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau
• Claire)
• Wednesday - West end of Grand Ave. Bridge (Eau Claire)
• Thursday - North end of Boyd Park Bridge (1202 Fairway St., Eau Claire)
• Friday - Mayo Hospital (1221 Whipple St., Eau Claire)

Ride on down and enjoy your morning cup of coffee and light breakfast items donated by Dunkin Donuts and other local businesses. A casual space for connection with fellow cyclists and residents of Eau Claire, plus share tips and resources with new riders.

June 2 | Bike To School Day

Enjoy the last week of classes by biking to school. Chippewa Valley Bike Week will be coordinating a "Bike Bus" for the Flynn Elementary (1430 Lee St., Eau Claire) in the East Hill Neighborhood.

June 2 | Bike Organizations Meet & Greet

Time: 6-8pm
Location: SHIFT (615 Graham Ave., Eau Claire)

Meet local biking organizations including Community for Outdoor Recreation, Biking, and Adventure (CORBA), Eau Claire Youth Cycling (ECYC), City of Eau Claire Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), Valley Girls and more.

June 4 | Ride Your Bike To The Sounds Like Summer Concert Series

Time: 6-8:30pm
Location: Phoenix Park Labyrinth (330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire)

Ride your bikes to the Thursday concert series (hosted by Volume One) and park for free at the bike valet, provided by the City of Eau Claire BPAC.

June 6 | Take A Kid Mountain Biking

Time: 9-11am
Location: Lowes Creek, Expo side (5238 S. Lowes Creek Rd., Eau Claire)

Back by popular demand, enjoy this casual ride for kiddos – which covers local bike routes and bridges before ending at The Brewing Projekt in downtown Eau Claire ( 1807 N Oxford Ave., Eau Claire).

Wisconsin Bike Week in the Chippewa Valley, from May 31-June 6, is presented by Bike Chippewa Valley and sponsored by the Wisconsin Bike Fed, Menomonie Market Food Co-op and Volume One. Visit the Bike Chippewa Valley Facebook page (@bikechippewavalley) online to learn more about the week-long schedule of events.