Join us at Kids Bike Fest – a fun filled morning with kids bike & scooter rides with obstacle courses. We invite the community to celebrate with music, coffee and food. Enjoy bike valet, ebike test rides, and so much more! Kids Bike Fest gives kids the opportunity to explore their community on two wheels and participate in family-friendly, non-competitive riding. This event helps to build riding and safety skills while having fun.
Event Features:
We encourage all kids— regardless of their size and ability — to join in. There will be an optional obstacle course, including noodle tunnel and ramps, with parents cheering along the route.
- Balance Bike & Scooter Event – Short ride on the Melrose High School (H.S.) Fred Green Memorial Field paths with optional obstacle course. Parents/caregivers are welcome to join their kids along this ride.
- Kids Pedal Event led by Bike to the Sea – Many loops around the Melrose H.S. paths with obstacle courses. This event is best for kids who can confidently ride a pedal bike, or scooter, on their own, and are between the ages of around 4-10.
“I loved the sense of community.” – Kids Bike Fest participant
Other event features include:
- Free bike valet provided by the Melrose Pedestrian and Bicyclist Committee
- 9am coffee at registration sponsored by Atomic Coffee
- 9:30-10:30 rides
- 10:30 Music by Matt Heaton
- Helmet decorating & coloring
- 11am-12:30pm Lunch – Make your own tacos by La Qchara with bagged sandwich lunches for the kids. Vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free options available for kid and adult meals.
- Cargo ebike test rides throughout the event
The goal of this event is to inspire families from Metro Boston to bike and roll more, to ultimately get #morekidsonbikes.
(Steady morning rain will reschedule the event to Sunday, June 9th.)
Thank you to Eastern Bank, Atomic Coffee, and Lento + Rivkind Real Estate for their sponsorship support.
We’re seeking event volunteers. Enjoy event perks. Learn more and sign up here.
We loved…”the obstacle course for the bikes, the vibe and the coffee!” – Kids Bike Fest participant
See all event photos here>>
Interested in partnering with The Ride Cafe for this year’s event? Email hello@theridecafe.com.