At Bike for Mike, our mission is to get kids walking/rolling to school on a daily basis. We have been so inspired by your generosity and enthusiasm. Thank you!
Bike for Mike is dedicated towards Mike’s dream of making Hamilton a more cycle-friendly city. Mike was an avid biker and cycled all over the world yet his favourite rides were on the roads and trails in the Hamilton area. Whether working as a bicycle messenger downtown, commuting to and from the university, or joy-riding up Sydenham hill or down Sulphur Springs, Mike loved to ride. Each time we ride, we Bike for Mike. What do you bike for?
06/05/2026
Registration closes tonight at 11pm!
Join us on Sunday for a day of cycling, play, and music. This Ride is Hamilton’s annual act of building a city that works for children, so that they can safely explore their neighbourhood, connect with nature, play freely, and develop independence.
We Bike for Mike. Who do you bike for?
Registration link in bio
06/04/2026
3 days til the Mike Ride! Registration closes tomorrow at 8pm.
Thanks to and for hosting the rest stops.
Registration link in bio.
06/03/2026
The Musical Trishaw is back! volunteers are the best. Sing along with them as you start your ride!
4 days til the Mike Ride! Join us for a day of cycling, music, and community. The Mike Ride is a signal that the way a child experiences their city is how we measure our city’s success. Help strengthen that signal by riding or donating.
Link in bio
06/02/2026
Stop by the mechanics tent for a quick tire check before heading out!
Join us for the 16th Annual Mike Ride on June 7. Hamilton’s annual act of building a city that works for kids. We Bike for Mike, who do you Bike for?
Only 5 days til the Mike Ride! Registration closes Friday at 11pm. Link in bio
06/01/2026
The countdown is on! 6 days until the Mike Ride.
No worries about bike parking. has you covered again this year with the bike valet. And, 25% of proceeds go towards supporting this great organization that we’re proud to call our partner!
Registration closes on Saturday! Link in bio
05/31/2026
One week til the 16th Annual Mike Ride! Hamilton’s annual act of building a city that works for children, so that they can safely explore, experience nature, and play freely in their own neighbourhood.
Don’t forget to register! 5, 10, 25, 50, 75km routes available. Link in bio
05/28/2026
Before you ride on June 7, decorate your bike with
And after you ride, check out the Play Activation Area!
Bike for Mike and Today’s Family have a shared vision that neighbourhoods enable children to safely explore, play freely, and connect with nature. We are so proud to be partnered with this great organization.
Registration details in bio
05/24/2026
The 16th Annual Mike Ride is two weeks away. Please take a moment to register! The Mike Ride is a visible, collective signal that how a child experiences their city is how we measure whether the city is working. The more people who ride, the stronger that signal is!
5, 10, 25, 50, 75km rides! Music! Food! Drink! Bike obstacles! Kids activities! More!
We Bike for Mike. Who do you bike for?
Event details and registration links in bio
05/13/2026
The 5km Family Waterfront Ride (11:00am) is our most popular ride, and we’re so excited to be partnered with . This ride is a signal, with over 100 families riding together for one common message: let’s design our city so that kids can safely walk/bike to their daily destinations, experience nature, and play freely as they grow and develop.
Ride with us on June 7 to help grow this message! Link in bio
On June 1, 2025, 'Bike for Mike' kicked off Bike month in Hamilton. It's the 15th annual event and a powerful celebration to remember Mike. This day is inspired by his wish: that Hamilton become a safer, more welcoming place for everyone to ride a bike where they live, work, and play – any time, any day of the year.
I very much look forward to this event, and this year I captured video during my ride on the "50km Classic Route" and at Collective Arts Brewing, which served as event headquarters. Watch the video to learn more about the event. Here are a few words about it:
Today, Mike's wish has become a city-wide mission. 'Bike for Mike' is more than a ride – it's a community-led effort to empower the next generation to move freely and safely through their neighbourhoods, beginning with the daily trip to school. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to walk or cycle to and from school – and your participation helps make that a reality.
Do you bike for your children?
For your mental or physical health?
For a cleaner, safer, more connected community?
For those who can’t yet ride safely?
At Bike for Mike, we ride for all of them.
https://bikeformike.org/
https://dailyschoolroute.org/