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Kidical Mass: A Back to School Family Bike Ride & Celebration
Thursday, August 27, 2026 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Meet at Bryan Park Woodlawn Parking Lot
About
Kidical Mass: A Back to School Family Bike Ride & Celebration is a free fun, family friendly celebration of the new school year and bikes by the City of Bloomington and IU Health. Bring your bikes and enjoy a short, slow paced ride designed for kids and their families, followed by games, bike-blended smoothies, popsicles, a helmet decoration station, free bike lights, quick bike repairs, and more.
Additional information:
- Children under 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult
- We ask that all independent riders have 1-2 years of riding experience
- Riders must not ride ahead of lead bike
- Rides must follow instructions from ride leader and marshals to stay safe
- You may choose to ride 1mi or 2.5mi with the group. We will all leave together at 5:30pm and return to the starting location after 1mi and again after 2.5 mi (total).
- A “Bike Rodeo” course will be set up in the parking lot. This is an activity geared towards younger kids, balance bikers, or those learning to ride.
Pre-registration is not required, but you are welcome to sign-up to request to borrow a bike or for reminders and updates.