Ride Through the History That Shape Our Communities
For our final week, we’re inviting you to Bike to History.
From historic downtowns to landmarks and cultural sites, biking lets you slow down and truly experience the places around you.
Why Bike to Explore History?
When you bike instead of drive:
- You notice details you’d otherwise miss
- You connect more deeply with your surroundings
- You experience your community at a human scale
Communities with connected bike networks see higher participation in active transportation because routes feel safer and more intuitive.
Map Out Your Ride
Find historic destinations using GMTMA’s bike maps:
👉 https://gmtma.org/biking/
Look for routes that connect:
- Downtown districts
- Waterfronts
- Parks and heritage sites
Ride Safely Through Busy Areas
Historic areas often mean:
- Narrow streets
- More pedestrians
- Increased vehicle traffic
Stay safe by:
- Slowing down
- Yielding to pedestrians
- Staying visible and predictable
- Using bike lanes where available
Protected and well-designed bike infrastructure plays a key role in reducing injuries and improving rider confidence.
Capture the Past, Share the Present 📸
Take a selfie:
- At a historic landmark
- On a scenic street
- With your bike in the frame
Upload your photos here: https://gmtma.org/biking/bike-month/upload/
Help us show how biking connects people—not just to places, but to the stories that shape them.