Riding a bike in Worcester is a healthy, sustainable and affordable way to get around and see the City. Here are some tips and resources to make your ride in Worcester as safe and comfortable as possible.

ABC Check

Before every ride, be sure to do a quick ABC (Air, Brakes, Chain) check of your bike.

AIR: Squeeze your tires to check their pressure. In general, they should feel firm to the touch. The recommended pressure range will be listed on the side of your tires. Use a pressure gauge to measure air pressure and add air if necessary.

Always lock the frame of your bike to the rack. If a bike is only locked to the rack by a wheel, a thief can simply remove the wheel and walk away with the rest of your bike.

A U-lock is the most secure type of lock for your bike. Cable locks can easily be cut and should only be used as a secondary lock to secure wheels.

Bike Rack Styles

There are many different styles of bike racks, however, they do not all provide the same functionality. A good bike rack should:

Enabling more trips by bike and micro-mobility devices is essential to reaching Worcester's climate and public health goals. We need to make sure our streets are safe for those who ride today - and for the many more who will choose to ride in the future. The City, through projects initiated by the Department of Transportation & Mobility and the Department of Public Work & Parks, are working to build new high comfort bike and micro-mobility facilities and upgrade existing facilities to be more comfortable.