Every year the League of American Bicyclists designates May as National Bike Month and the third week in May as National Bike to Work Week.
After a two-year hiatus, the cities of Marion and Cedar Rapids are bringing back Bike to Work Week events.
The Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will begin the activities with a 17-mile ride MPO Bike Ride around Marion on Saturday, May 14, beginning at Lowe Park at 9:30 a.m.
Marion will officially kick off Bike to Work Week activities on Tuesday, May 17 at 7:30 a.m., with a ride starting at Thomas Park and ending at City Square Park, followed by a mayoral proclamation.