Friday, May 20, is National Bike to Work Day. Join Ann Arbor's getDowntown program, bike shops and bike organizations to celebrate in style with these events.

7-9 a.m. May 20: Bike Commuting Stations, various Ann Arbor locations

Ride your bike to work and stop by one of 5 bike commuting stations in Ann Arbor for free coffee or tea from Mighty Good Coffee, Roos Roast, Arborteas, Sweetwaters or Biggby, and free 365-brand cereal bars from Whole Foods Market.

The local bike shops Wheels in Motion, Great Lakes Cycling and Fitness, Two Wheel Tango, Sic Transit Cycles and Common Cycle will be staffing the stations and will offer a mobile repair stand.

Bike commuting stations will be located at:

• Ann Arbor YMCA, North University and State (at the entrance to the Diag)
• Zion Lutheran Church (Virginia and Liberty)
• Hanover Park (Division and Packard across from Blimpy Burger)
• Sic Transit Cycles (on Broadway)

Click here for more details on the stations.

8:15-9 a.m.: Bike to Work Day Rally, Ann Arbor Farmers Market

Join us for what has become an Ann Arbor tradition! Bike shops and others will lead rides to downtown Ann Arbor where we’ll enjoy free coffee and treats from Zingerman's Deli! Local officials from the City of Ann Arbor, the Ann Arbor City Council, and the Downtown Development Authority will be on hand to offer words of encouragement and hear your thoughts. Don’t forget to stick around for the group picture!

Bike to Work Day Rally Ride Locations:

• Wheels in Motion Bike Shop (3400 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor): Ride departs at 7:10 a.m. This ride will go through some of the Border to Border Trail and meet other cyclists at Gallup Park.
• Gallup Park (by the wooden car/bike bridge at 3224 Gallup Park Road): Ride departs at 7:30 a.m. This is a ride led by City of Ann Arbor Transportation Manager Eli Cooper. It will be at a comfortable pace that would be great for beginning riders.
• At the Zion Lutheran Church Bike Commuting Station (1501 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor): Ride departs at 7:45 a.m. This ride will be led by staff from Great Lakes Cycling and Fitness.
• At the Sic Transit Bike Commuting Station (1033 Broadway, Ann Arbor): Ride departs at 8 a.m.
• At the Wheels in Motion Bike Commute Station (N. University and E. University at the entrance to the Diag): Ride departs at 8 a.m.
• At the Common Cycle Bike Commuting Station (Hanover Park, Division and Packard in Ann Arbor): Ride departs at 8 a.m.
• Ypsilanti: B-24 Cafe, 217 West Michigan Avenue (next to downtown Ypsilanti District Library): Ride departs at 7:15 a.m. Bike Ypsi will be leading a ride from Ypsilanti to the Ann Arbor Farmers Market.

5:30 p.m.: Ride Around Town, beginning at Liberty Plaza Park in downtown Ann Arbor

Meet up with fellow cyclists for a ride through downtown Ann Arbor. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a first-time commuter, this ride will help get you a little more comfortable with biking on our downtown streets.

6-7 p.m.: Community Bike Swap, Ann Arbor Farmers Market

Buy, sell, trade and socialize! The BTWD Community Bike Swap is a new Bike to Work Day event that gives you a chance to sell and swap bike parts, gear and accessories while hanging out with your friends from the local cycling community.

It's like a huge yard sale and community meet up all in one!

If you have bike parts or gear that you’d like to swap or sell, fill out the space reservation form so you can set up at the Farmers Market to display your goods. Bike groups are also encouraged to set up during this event to share information and resources on biking in Ann Arbor.

Click here to see what will be for sale at the Bike Swap.

Got a bike part you’d like to swap? Click here to reserve your spot!

Nancy Shore is the program director of getDowntown. Reach her at nancy@getdowntown.org.