BikeAround Downtown Columbia
- Date Sat 31st May 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Columbia, Maryland
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled day of cycling at the BikeAround Downtown Columbia on Saturday, May 31, 2025! This exciting event takes place in Columbia, Howard, and offers a unique opportunity to explore the scenic trails, pathways, and bike lanes of Downtown Columbia, Wilde Lake, and Harpers Choice. While it’s not a race, it’s all about enjoying a leisurely ride and celebrating the joy of cycling. The festivities kick off with a lively Block Party in the Merriweather District from 9 AM to noon, where you can connect with local organizations dedicated to making cycling a bigger part of your life.
Start and finish your ride at the vibrant Color Burst Park, where the course will be clearly marked, ensuring you can focus on the fun without worrying about navigation. New this year, the Howard County Police Department's Community Outreach & Pathways Section will be leading group rides at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM, making this a perfect chance for younger or less experienced riders to gain confidence with seasoned cyclists. Don’t forget to register in advance to secure your BikeAround shirt! Join us for this community celebration and make memories on two wheels!
Start and finish your ride at the vibrant Color Burst Park, where the course will be clearly marked, ensuring you can focus on the fun without worrying about navigation. New this year, the Howard County Police Department's Community Outreach & Pathways Section will be leading group rides at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM, making this a perfect chance for younger or less experienced riders to gain confidence with seasoned cyclists. Don’t forget to register in advance to secure your BikeAround shirt! Join us for this community celebration and make memories on two wheels!
Organiser's Description
Despite what the title says, this is not a race. It's a chance to hop on your bike and enjoy a relaxing ride along the trails, pathways, and bike lanes of Downtown Columbia, Wilde Lake, and Harpers Choice.
Join us as we celebrate BikeAround Downtown Columbia weekend with a Block Party on Saturday, May 31st in the Merriweather District from 9-12. You can ride the course to or from the Block Party or bring your bikes and ride to and from.
At the Block Party, The Downtown Columbia Partnership, the Howard County Office of Transportation, Bike HoCo, and more will be on hand to help you make cycling a bigger part of your transportation, fitness, and recreation routine. Register in advance and check-in on site to get your BikeAround shirt (if you selected to purchase one).
Timing: There is no group start time for BikeAround. The official timing for the event is 9:00 AM to noon on Saturday, May 31.
The Course: The course starts and ends in Color Burst Park. Thanks to the Columbia Associations Open Space team, the path will be marked so you should not need to refer to the turn-by-turn directions.
New this year, the Howard County Police Departments Community Outreach & Pathways Section (C.O.P.S.) will be leading group rides at 9:30AM and 11:00AM. This is a great chance for younger and less experienced riders to enjoy the course with seasoned cyclists as guides.
More info at dtcpartnership.com/things-to-do/bikearound/
Join us as we celebrate BikeAround Downtown Columbia weekend with a Block Party on Saturday, May 31st in the Merriweather District from 9-12. You can ride the course to or from the Block Party or bring your bikes and ride to and from.
At the Block Party, The Downtown Columbia Partnership, the Howard County Office of Transportation, Bike HoCo, and more will be on hand to help you make cycling a bigger part of your transportation, fitness, and recreation routine. Register in advance and check-in on site to get your BikeAround shirt (if you selected to purchase one).
Timing: There is no group start time for BikeAround. The official timing for the event is 9:00 AM to noon on Saturday, May 31.
The Course: The course starts and ends in Color Burst Park. Thanks to the Columbia Associations Open Space team, the path will be marked so you should not need to refer to the turn-by-turn directions.
New this year, the Howard County Police Departments Community Outreach & Pathways Section (C.O.P.S.) will be leading group rides at 9:30AM and 11:00AM. This is a great chance for younger and less experienced riders to enjoy the course with seasoned cyclists as guides.
More info at dtcpartnership.com/things-to-do/bikearound/
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