Empowering Peoria to travel by bicycle.

Upcoming Bike Peoria Events

June 2025

Thursday June 26

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pedal Peoria Gargoyles & Dragons Ride
Bradley Hall
814 N Tobias, Peoria, IL 61606, United States

Start at Bradley University Lydia Moss Bradley statue (in front of Bradley Hall)

Highlights: Discover the most famous gargoyles and dragons in town.

Designed for the casual rider. 8-12 miles (1 or 2 steep hills). All are welcome! No fee or registration. Cycling helmets are expected for all riders.

July 2025

Friday July 4

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
First Friday Night Ride
Bike Peoria Co-op
612 W Main St, Peoria, IL 61606, United States

Meet up at the Bike Peoria Co-Op for a casual monthly First Friday Night Ride about town. The event is free ane open to all. Bring your bike, a helmet, and a good headlight/taillight, and we’ll guide you on an easy pace loop around the West Bluff and West Peoria neighborhoods.

Tuesday July 8

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Bike Peoria Monthly Meetup
Peoria Public Library - Lincoln Branch
1312 W Lincoln Ave, Peoria, IL 61605, United States

This is our monthly meetup where we discuss updates on our ongoing initiatives and take input/feedback on how to better serve the local bike community. The meeting is open to the public so we hope you’ll come out if you are interested in getting involved!

Thursday July 10

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pedal East Peoria Ride
Kelleher's Irish Pub and Eatery
619 SW Water St, Peoria, IL 61602, United States

Start at the Kelleher’s parking lot.

Highlights: Bob Michel Bridge including the new 14-foot-wide multi-use path, East Peoria Trail & views of downtown Peoria.

Designed for the casual rider. 8-12 miles (1 or 2 steep hills). All are welcome! No fee or registration. Cycling helmets are expected for all riders.

Saturday July 12

8:00 am – 10:30 am
Bike Peoria Breakfast Ride
Martinis On Water Street
212 SW Water St, Peoria, IL 61602, United States

Join your friends and family in jumping on your bicycles and rolling with us on a casual breakfast ride! Meet at Martini’s downtown by 8am. We’ll cruise at a leisurely pace of ~10mph to and from Aunt Childers Eatery – East Peoria. It is a about a 2.6mi ride each way including a detour to check out some murals in the Warehouse District. After the event is over you’ll have an opportunity to peruse the Peoria Riverfront Market.