Central Florida will host the ninth annual BIKE 5 event on October 25, 2025, organized by Bike/Walk Central Florida. The event is designed to promote safer and more connected streets for cyclists in the region.
This year’s ride features two route options. The new 10-mile BIKE 5 Main Streets Ride introduces participants to several neighborhoods and business districts, highlighting recent infrastructure improvements connecting South Orlando and Downtown Orlando. Riders will pass through City District, Thornton Park, The Milk, Mills 50, Ivanhoe Village, and Audubon Park. According to organizers, this route aims to demonstrate how affordable enhancements have increased connectivity for cyclists in recent years.
The flagship 30-mile BIKE 5 Cities route covers Orlando, Winter Park, Eatonville, Maitland, and Casselberry. Participants can choose between guided or self-guided formats. The route emphasizes bike-friendly connections via trails and neighborhood streets across these communities.
“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 added: “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. 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 made possible through cooperation with local governments such as the City of Orlando, City of Winter Park, City of Maitland, Town of Eatonville, and City of Casselberry. These partnerships focus on improving cycling infrastructure as part of broader health and economic initiatives.
Bike/Walk Central Florida has worked since 2010 toward making the region safer for walking and biking by promoting active transportation options through advocacy and collaboration with community partners.
More information about registration can be found at https://bikewalkcentralflorida.org/bike5/.
