Biking in Scottsdale

Bike Month | April 2026

Drive Less Bike More is the theme for Valley Bike Month 2026. Visit Valley Metro to register for the Bike Month Challenge (available through March 31). Cities throughout the Valley are sponsoring events geared to match every cyclist’s experience level; see a complete calendar of events from Valley Metro.

Cycle the Arts 20th Anniversary

Cycle the Arts, the city’s bike tour of Scottsdale’s public art collection, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. The event will highlight parks and city facilities near nine public art stops along an 11-mile bike ride. Event participants will receive commemorative 20th Anniversary swag featuring original artwork by mural and visual artist, Ariana Enriquez from Mesa, AZ.

Cycle the Arts

Sunday, April 19
Arabian Library | 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road
Event day registration starts at 7 a.m. | Rides begin at 7:30 a.m.

Bike to Work Day 2026 | Wednesday, April 22 | 7 – 8:30 a.m.

Bike commuters are invited to stop on their way to work at a designated pit stops to celebrate Bike to Work Day. Participants will receive commemorative Bike Month stickers, door prizes and breakfast snacks. An event map will be posted in early April.

Bicycle Friendly Community

Scottsdale is a gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community. The city received this prestigious designation in 2019 from the League of American Bicyclists and is one of only 35 gold-level cities in the U.S. Bicycle friendly communities are recognized for providing safe accommodations for cycling and encouraging residents to bike for transportation and recreation

View Scottsdale Paths & Trails

gold badge graphic from the bicycle friendly community

Discover Scottsdale’s Urban Oasis

Introducing Scottsdale's new Bike | Pedestrian | Equestrian maps featuring multiuse paths, unpaved trails, and on-street bike lanes. Scottsdale's multifaceted trail system is a fun and convenient way to get around the city. From a leisurely bike ride along the world-famous Indian Bend Wash to a horseback ride in the McDowell Mountain Range, we've got you covered.

For more information visit Paths & Trails.

Last Updated: Mar 18, 2026

Transportation & Infrastructure

7447 E. Indian School Road Suite 205 Scottsdale, AZ 85251