BALTIMORE, MD—Monday marks the start of Central Maryland’s 27th annual Bike to Work Week. Events celebrating the health benefits of biking and promoting bike safety will take place across the region on or around National Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 17. Riders can register for free to claim a t-shirt and enter prize drawings at BikeToWorkMD.com.

The program provides free bike t-shirts to participants who register. In addition, there will be group rides, bike happy hours, and classic Pit Stops with refreshments, free bike maintenance, safety gear, and other swag. A free t-shirt can be claimed by registering online, or at any participating local bike shop during Bike to Work Week.

Registration for Bike to Work Week 2024 is open now. The program has increased in 2022 and 2023 after a drop during the pandemic, and the organizers are hoping that the momentum will continue this year.

The Baltimore Metropolitan Council’s Executive Director Mike Kelly said that he hopes more people will consider biking to work, running errands, or visiting the park or library instead of driving. He believes that Bike to Work Week can be a perfect way to rediscover biking for recreation or exercise. He also emphasized the health benefits of biking, stating that it is good for one’s health, wallet, and the environment.

“Biking has so many benefits – it’s good for your health, your wallet and the environment,” Kelly said. “Whether you bike every day, or haven’t biked in years, we hope you’ll gear up with us for Bike to Work Week 2024.”

Pit Stops in Anne Arundel County include:

• Anne Arundel County Commuter Crew is hosting a Pit Stop at Annapolis City Dock on Friday, May 17 from 7 to 9 AM.
• State Highway Administration is hosting a Pit Stop at its Hanover complex on Friday, May 17 from 8 AM to 12 PM.

Pit Stops in Baltimore City include:

• Joe’s Bike Shop and Abbey Burger Bistro are hosting a Pit Stop Happy Hour at Abbey Burger Mt. Washington on Thursday, May 16 from 5 to 7 PM.
• State Highway Administration is hosting a Pit Stop at Guilford Avenue & Monument Street on Friday, May 17 from 7 to 9 AM.
• Baltimore City Department of Transportation is hosting a Pit Stop at War Memorial Plaza on Friday, May 17 from 7 to 9:30 AM, including press remarks at 9 AM.
• Bikemore is hosting a Pit Stop at 2209 Maryland Avenue on Friday, May 17 from 7 to 9:30 AM.
• The Charm City Circulator is hosting a Pit Stop at the National Aquarium Orange Route stop on Friday, May 17 from 7 to 9:30 AM.
• Joe’s Bike Shop is hosting a Pit Stop at its Mt. Washington location at 5814 Falls Road on Friday, May 17 from 7 to 10 AM.
• The Enoch Pratt Free Library is hosting a Pit Stop outside Central Branch on Friday, May 17 from 8 to 10 AM.
• Joe’s Bike Shop and Kooper’s Tavern are hosting a Pit Stop Happy Hour at Kooper’s Tavern on Friday, May 17 from 5 to 7 PM.

Pit Stops in Baltimore County include:

• Catonsville Rails to Trails and GoSmart Maryland are hosting a Pit Stop at Catonsville Santa’s House on Friday, May 17 from 6 to 9 AM.
• Baltimore County and GoSmart Maryland are hosting a Pit Stop at the Towson Historic Courthouse on Friday, May 17 from 7 to 9 AM.
• University of Maryland Baltimore County and GoSmart Maryland are hosting a Pit Stop at Ocha Mocha Café on Friday, May 17 from 7 to 9 AM.
• Baynesville Bicycle Shop is hosting a Pit Stop and group ride at 1703 East Joppa Road on Sunday, May 19 from 4 to 6 PM.

Pit Stops in Carroll County include:

• The Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks and GoSmart Maryland are hosting a Pit Stop at Landon C. Burns Park on Friday, May 17 from 12 to 1 PM.

Pit Stops in Harford County include:

• The Harford County Public Library and Harford Transit LINK are hosting a Pit Stop at the Harford County Government Administration Building at 220 South Main Street in Bel Air on Friday, May 17 from 7 to 8:30 AM.
• The Harford County Public Library, Harford Transit LINK and Edgewood American Legion are hosting a Pit Stop at the Edgewood American Legion Post 17 at 415 Edgewood Road on Friday, May 17 from 4 to 5:30 PM.

Pit Stops in Howard County include:

• The Howard County Office of Transportation and Downtown Columbia Partnership are hosting a Pit Stop at Color Burst Park on Friday, May 17 from 3 to 5:30 PM.

For an interactive map with all Pit Stops and Pickup Spots, visit BikeToWorkMD.com/Pickup-Locations.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.