PEDAL TO THE METAL. June 1-8, folks will be able to enjoy a full week of bike-related events in celebration of Wisconsin Bike Week.

The first of June is the unofficial start to summertime for most: Kids are out of school, either physically or mentally, for the summer, the Wisconsin weather is finally delivering consistent sunshine and high temperatures, and rolling greenery and plant life are emerging. Plus, you’ll see a lot more folks getting outside, and thanks to Wisconsin Bike Week, they’ll likely be doing so on wheels!

Bike Chippewa Valley is presenting Wisconsin Bike Week in Eau Claire from June 1-8, delivering a full week of all things bicycling: take a history tour on bikes, go on a group ride to Tuesday Night Blues in Owen Park, gather as a community to learn more about bike-related organizations and shops, and much more.

With events for all ages and across different locations, events, and times throughout the week, there’s something for everyone – avid or newbie bikers alike. Here’s the 2024 Bike Week in Eau Claire schedule:

• Saturday, June 1: Valley Girls Mountain Bike Ride
  • 10am | Starting location: Gravel parking lot at 2633 Riverview Drive, Eau Claire
  • Join Valley Girls Cycling Club for a guided tour of the mostly flat and fun trails at the City Wells. A social ride, not too fast. Helmet required.
• Saturday, June 1: Bikes, Bridges & Brews
  • 6-7:30pm | Starting location: The Brewing Projekt, Eau Claire
  • Kickoff 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 brides before ending back at the brewery. The ride will cover about 15-20 miles and will be at a moderate city-riding pace (10 mph). Helmet required.
• Monday, June 3: CORBA Weekly Group Ride
  • Arrive at 5:15pm, ride at 5:30pm | Starting location: Eau Claire County Expo Center pavilion off Lorch Avenue, 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. Helmets required. County Parks parking pass required if driving in, purchased on site for $5, or get an annual pass.

• Tuesday, June 4: Biking Into History: Carson Park History Tour
  • 5-6:30pm | Starting location: Chippewa Valley Museum, Eau Claire

  • Celebrate the Chippewa Valley Museum’s 50 years in Eau Claire’s Carson Park, with a bike tour of the park led by museum archivist Jodi Kiffmeyer, covering the history of Carson Park! Participants receive a small ice cream cone or dish from the museum's ice cream parlor after the ride. Registration and $5 fee required: cvmuseum.doubleknot.com

• Tuesday, June 4: Ride Your Bike to Tuesday Night Blues
  • 6-8:30pm | Owen Park, Eau Claire

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

• Wednesday, June 5: Bike to Baseball
  • 5:45pm | Starting location: The Brewing Projekt, Eau Claire

  • Meet-up and ride to an Eau Claire Express baseball game vs. the Rochester Honkers 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, leaving at 5:45pm sharp. Sponsored by Bike Chippewa Valley. Helmet required.

• Thursday, June 6: Biking Viewing Party
  • 5-8pm | SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar, Eau Claire

  • United Cerebral Palsy has partnered with SHIFT to offer an adaptable bike program to the community for people with disabilities, their families, and any other individuals with mobility issues that may benefit from the program.

• Thursday, June 6: Valley Girls Road Ride
  • 5:45-7:30pm | Starting location: Boyd Park, Eau Claire

  • Join Valley Girls Cycling Club for their Thursday evening ride. Leaves promptly at 5:45pm. Meet at Boyd Park for a 13-15 mph intermediate road ride. Our routes are 20-25 miles with a mix of hills, road and trail. Helmet required.

• Thursday, June 6: Bike to the Sounds Like Summer Concert
  • 6-8:30pm | Phoenix Park, 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. Bike Chippewa Valley operates the valet every Thursday for the concerts.

• Friday, June 7: Bike Week Party
  • 4-7pm | Haymarket Plaza, downtown Eau Claire

  • Join Bike Chippewa Valley and other advocates for 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! Enjoy some music, and visit with a dozen local bike advocacy groups and bike shops exhibiting at the party.

• [CANCELLED] Saturday, June 8: Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
  • 9am-Noon | Eau Claire County Expo Center pavilion off Lorch Avenue, Eau Claire

  • Join CORBA and 906 Adventure Team for their annual event to get kids on mountain bikes! All families are welcome. Activities will include group rides based on skill level, skills and obstacle challenges, snacks, and more. Bring a bike in good repair, a helmet and be ready to have fun on the trails at Lowes Creek County Park. Free and open to the public.

• Saturday, June 8: 3rd Annual Pride Ride
  • 11am meetup, noon roll-out | Starting location: SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar

  • Celebrate Eau Claire's Pride with a family-friendly bike parade through downtown. Decorate your bikes from 11am to noon at SHIFT, then slowly roll together down Barstow Street to Phoenix Park for Pride in the Park. Some bike decorating supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!

Find additional details about Wisconsin Bike Week online and keep up with Bike Chippewa Valley on Facebook.