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SUMMARY:Nashville Bicycle Festival - April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Let’s ride a bike!\nRounding the corner into its FOURTH YEAR is the \nNashville Bicycle Festival\nThis event brings together a wide variety of bicycling enthusiasts – from supporters to mechanics\, from beginners to experienced cyclists\, from commuters to mountain bikers to cargo haulers and more. \nWhen: Saturday\, April 18th\, 10A-2P\nWhere: South Inglewood Community Center\, 1624 Rebecca Street \n \nWhat: Block printing of bicycle art (bring your own t-shirt if you want!)\, slow bicycle race\, helmet fittings & giveaways\, bike sizing & giveaways\, gear swap table\, rider & bicycle visibility station\, & more. See our participant list below! \nNew this year: a limited edition festival poster designed by our friend David Greaves and available for sale for suggested donation of $10! Printed with a risograph\, this fun design uses elements from a bike lane network map of Nashville as well as a quirky stylistic bicycle. \n \nDo you want to help volunteer at the festival? Sign ups are closed but come on by & check in at the Bike Fun booth!\nBike Fun is grateful to have received a grant for a fourth year from the Inglewood Neighborhood Association in support of this event. We are also thankful for our location partner\, the South Inglewood Community Center! \nWeather watch for Saturday: Some rain is expected but not until later in the afternoon! We are revising the schedule a little bit just in case – see below for details!  \n What's going on during the Nashville Bicycle Festival? In addition to the tables and activities from festival participants\, Bike Fun will have 4 stations for attendees: a basic bicycle maintenance station (with bike giveaways) hosted by Oasis Bike Workshopa gear swap table (take something\, leave something! or just take something!) hosted by Friends of Shelbya helmet fitting station (with adult & kid helmet giveaways) hosted by Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospitala station with crafts to make your bike or bike helmet more fun and visible Nashville Bicycle Festival schedule 10:00am Festival opens11:00am ALL AGES balance bike race with Bike Fun (with prizes)11:30am Slow Bicycle Race (with prizes)12:00pm CARRY THAT challenge with Nashville Cargo Bike Community (with prizes)Ongoing bike parts/accessories swap tablebicycle giveawayshelmet giveawayshelmet fittingrider/bicycle visibilitybike rodeo with Bike Walk Franklin2:00pm Festival closes How much does it cost to attend the Nashville Bicycle Festival? This event is free & open to the public.  What's this got to do with 30 Days of Biking? The month of April is the season for 30 Days of Biking. Ride your bike every day for 30 days - and get another ride in during the festival! \nPhotography by Sasha Grkvnk PHOTOGRAPHY \nMusic by DJ Leslie \nParticipants and Supporters\nParticipants with booths or activities\n\n\n\nBCycle\nBe Well at NPL\nBike Fun\nBike Walk Franklin\nBreakthrough T1D\nCivic Design Center\nDan Mills Elementary Bike Bus\nDavid Greaves Art\nFairpointe Planning\nGreenways for Nashville\nLocal Bike Taxi\nLime\nNashville Cargo Bike Community\nNashville Connector\nNashville Department of Transportation\nOasis Bike Workshop\nOutdoor Recreation Program with Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation\nRide615 & Trace Bikes\nSORBA MID TN\nUrban Bicycle Food Ministry\nVanderbilt University Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention (Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt)\nWalk Bike Nashville\n\n\n\nFood and beverage\n\nPie Town Tacos\nRoast and Brews\n\nSupporters\nFull Suspension ($500-1000)\n\n\n\nInglewood Neighborhood Association (grant)\nLime\nNashville Department of Transportation\nPinnacle Financial Partners\n\n\n\nFat Tire ($250-450)\n\n\n\nFairpointe Planning\nNashville BCycle\nRide615 & Trace Bikes\n\n\n\nCommuter ($100-200)\n\n\n\nTennessee Department of Health\, Office of Primary Prevention\n\n\n\nCruiser (in-kind contributions)\n\n\n\nDavid Greaves Art\nLocal Bike Taxi\nPatagonia\nREI (Brentwood)\nTrek Bicycle (Franklin)\n\n\n\nHybrid (individual contributions) \n\n\n\nAnonymous\nMary Johnston & Carey Rogers
URL:https://nashvillebikefun.org/event/nashville-bicycle-festival-april-2026/
LOCATION:South Inglewood Community Center\, 1624 Rebecca St\, Nashville\, TN\, 37216\, United States
CATEGORIES:30 Days of Biking,Civic Engagement,Class,Open House
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SUMMARY:All Ages Learn to Ride - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get Rolling on Your Bicycle Journey\nBike Fun is lead teaching a course for EVERYBODY on learning (or relearning) how to ride a bicycle. This course is meant for brand new riders and for potential riders who are anxious about getting back on a bicycle after a long time away. \n(Interested in volunteering to help us out? Fill out this form!) \n \nClass Details\nPlease note: this class is for ages 7 and up and have limited tickets available for each age group! \n(Español abajo) \nThis course is for people who have never pedaled a bicycle before or who have been away for decades! It will cover the following topics: \n\nGetting onto the bike\nBasic balance\nStarting and stopping\nPedaling\nTurning\n\nCome learn how to ride in a safe and supportive environment. \nDate: Sunday\, May 3rd\, 2026\nTime: 1-4p\nRegister: See REGISTRATION FORM below – you must register so we know what size bike to have for you\, and how many supplies for all students!\nLocation: Wright Middle School \nThis is a multigenerational\, all ages learn to ride class. We are limited to 25 students or fewer. Bicycles and helmets are provided. If you have your own bicycle\, you may bring it for us to assess for size\, functionality\, etc. \nBring water bottle\, preferred snack\, and wear comfortable clothing. \nThis event is OUTSIDE & WEATHER PENDING. Registrants will receive updates via text & email as needed.\n\n \n\nDetalles de la clase\nAtención: esta clase es para mayores de 7 años y hay un número limitado de entradas disponibles para cada grupo de edad. \nAll Ages Learn to Ride es un curso comunitario gratuito para personas que están listas para aprender a montar en bicicleta. Tanto si tienes 7 como 77 años\, nuestros instructores certificados te ayudarán a pasar de cero a montar en bicicleta en muy poco tiempo. \nEsta clase está dirigida a personas que nunca han montado en bicicleta y a personas que necesitan refrescar los conceptos básicos del ciclismo. Se tratarán los siguientes conceptos básicos: \n\nSubirse a la bicicleta\nEquilibrio básico\nFrenar y parar\nPedalear\nGirar\n\nCada persona aprende a su propio ritmo y según su propia capacidad\, y creemos en la exposición gradual a lo largo del tiempo. Algunos alumnos pueden llegar a dar dos pedaleadas y otros no\, pero TODOS aprenderán ALGO. \nEl ciclismo es una forma increíble de hacer ejercicio y moverse por la ciudad. No seas tímido. ¡Ven a aprender a montar en bicicleta en un entorno seguro y acogedor! Se pueden proporcionar bicicletas y cascos. \nSi tienes alguna pregunta sobre este evento\, ponte en contacto con KJ Garner en kj@nashvillebikefun.org. \nSon bienvenidas personas de entre 7 y 75 años o más. Los padres o cuidadores deben permanecer en el lugar en el caso de los estudiantes de entre 7 y 17 años. \nEl límite de la clase es de 25 personas. Las franjas de edad más jóvenes tienen plazas limitadas. \n¿Quiere ayudarnos a crear ciclistas más felices en este evento? ¡Inscríbase como voluntario! \nQuestions? Contact KJ for more specifics.
URL:https://nashvillebikefun.org/event/all-ages-learn-to-ride-may-2026/
LOCATION:Wright Middle School\, 180 McCall Street\, Nashville\, TN\, 37211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Hands-on
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SUMMARY:Adult Learn to Ride  - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get Rolling on Your Bicycle Journey\nBike Fun is lead teaching a course for adults on learning (or relearning) how to ride a bicycle. This course is meant for brand new riders and for potential riders who are anxious about getting back on a bicycle after a long time away. \nDo you know someone who hasn’t learned to ride a bike but wants to? Do you feel like you could use a refresher after a long\, long time away? Then we have something just for you! \nClass Details\nOn Sunday\, May 17th\, 2026\, Bike Fun is teaching an Adult Learn to Ride small group class. Get started on your bike life! \nThis course is for adults (18+) who have never pedaled a bicycle before or who have been away for decades! It will cover the following topics: \n\nGetting onto the bike\nBasic balance\nStarting and stopping\nPedaling\nTurning\n\nCome learn how to ride in a safe and supportive environment. \nSee our general agenda for group classes. Get your questions about group classes answered\, too. \nThis is an 18+ learn to ride class. Bicycles and helmets are provided. If you have your own bicycle\, you may bring it for us to assess for size\, functionality\, etc. \nBring water\, snack\, and wear comfortable clothing. \nThis event is OUTSIDE & WEATHER PENDING. Registrants will receive updates via text & email as needed. \nDate: Sunday\, May 17th\, 2026\nTime: 1p-3p\nLocation: Bellevue UMC\, 37221 \nQuestions? Contact us for more specifics.
URL:https://nashvillebikefun.org/event/adult-learn-to-ride-may-2026/
LOCATION:Bellevue UMC\, 7501 Old Harding Pike\, Nashville\, 37221
CATEGORIES:Class,Hands-on
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SUMMARY:Basic Bicycle Maintenance - June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Learn at home caregiving tasks to keep your bicycle in tip top shape. Receive praise from the bike shop for keeping your bike in good order! Find out why it’s important to shift gears properly\, what inflation to use for your tires\, how (and why) to clean a chain\, and more. \nWant to keep your bike on the road and out of the shop? Come learn how just a few maintenance tasks will keep your bike going longer. \nBike Fun is hosting a Basic Bicycle Maintenance class. We will cover the basics of home bicycle maintenance\, as well as provide time to answer questions you may have about bicycle maintenance. If you have a bicycle and bring it\, we’ll also fill out your very own Bicycle Information Sheet. \nWe will be inside working on our bicycles. \nThis course is for anyone 13 and up who wants to learn more about taking good care of a bicycle. It will cover the following topics: \n\nHow to fix a flat\nHow to properly inflate your tires\nHow to clean a chain and diagnose chain wear; and\nWhat each part of your bike is.\n\nAges 13 and up though please note this is not a youth-specific course. Bicycles can be provided for those who would like to attend but don’t have their own bicycle yet. Please bring a water bottle/hydration and a snack if you want! \nDate: Sunday\, June 28th\nTime: 1-4 PM\nLocation: Bike Fun Bike Lab at Cosecha Community\, Nashville 37211
URL:https://nashvillebikefun.org/event/basic-bicycle-maintenance-june-2026/
LOCATION:Cosecha Community\, 2621 Nolensville Pike\, Nashville\, 37211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Hands-on
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