Central Florida will host the ninth annual BIKE 5 event on October 25, 2025, organized by Bike/Walk Central Florida. The event aims to promote safer and more accessible cycling in the region while highlighting recent improvements to local infrastructure.
BIKE 5 offers two ride options this year. The new 10-mile BIKE 5 Main Streets Ride will take participants through neighborhoods such as City District, Thornton Park, The Milk, Mills 50, Ivanhoe Village, and Audubon Park. This route is designed to showcase how recent low-cost infrastructure projects have connected South Orlando and Downtown Orlando for cyclists.
The flagship BIKE 5 Cities route covers 30 miles and passes through Orlando, Winter Park, Eatonville, Maitland, and Casselberry. Riders can choose guided or self-guided formats as they travel along trails and neighborhood streets intended to demonstrate a bike-friendly region.
“BIKE 5 isn’t your typical cycling event,” said Anna Strasshofer, Events Manager at Bike/Walk Central Florida. “It’s not about racing or setting records. It’s about experiencing our cities at a casual pace, connecting with fellow riders in small groups, and learning how we can all help make Central Florida’s streets safer and more welcoming for people on bikes. This ride is a show of support for bike-friendly routes and real local living, where education, community, and mobility come together.”
Emily Bush, Executive Director at Bike/Walk Central Florida, commented on the progress made in developing safe cycling routes: “The BIKE 5 route, both the 30-mile option and the new main streets ride, shows us how far we have come in creating connected, comfortable streets and trails that get us from City to City. We still have some work to do to truly create safe and accessible places for everyone, from 8 to 80, to ride, feel safe and enjoy,” she said. “The purpose of the event is not only to show people where they can comfortably ride, but to push for those connections and build a community that makes it easy for everyone to have access to active transportation options in their community.”
The event is supported by partnerships with several local governments—including the City of Orlando, City of Winter Park, City of Maitland, Town of Eatonville, and City of Casselberry—who have invested in improving cycling infrastructure.
Registration details are available at https://bikewalkcentralflorida.org/bike5/. Advance registration is encouraged; walk-up registration will be accepted as space allows.
Bike/Walk Central Florida has worked since 2010 to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists across the region by advocating for policy changes and fostering community involvement.
