May is both National Historic Preservation Month + National Bike Month, and Columbia is celebrating with rides, talks, and tours that explore the city’s past and pedal into its future.
Here are a few of the highlight events:
- Sunday, May 4: Cola Town Bike Tour (nine-mile group ride)
- Monday, May 5: Tour de Taco casual ride (Register by email)
- Tuesday, May 6: Mabel Payne Award + City Council proclamations
- Wednesday, May 7:
• Bike + Roll to School Day
• Lunch + Learn: House History at Richland Library (register) - Wednesday, May 14: Bike Month Pub Tour (RSVP)
- Sunday, May 18: Preservation Bike Tour through Cottontown, Earlewood + Elmwood (Register)
Want to dig deeper into why preservation matters? Explore the economic impact here.