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Bike Bus Accelerator
Our next event
Everyone is welcome to join us at this free one-off celebration event of Barcelona Bike Buses, brought to you by Shimano and BYCS.
Make sure you don't miss out on one of our free cycling goodie bags and register now! Access to the event without prior registration is not allowed.
Details
Don't have access to a bike helmet or need a new one? A limited number of free bike helmets will be given out for participants to keep, courtesy of our helmet partner Lazer!
When: 08:30 to 09:30 CET on Friday 3rd July
Where: Fan Park, Arc de Triomf, Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona
What's happening:
Experience the free event! - The Bike Bus Accelerator event includes a free cycling goodie bag for the first 500 participants courtesy of our partners, Shimano bike check service opportunities, special guest appearances, the unveiling of the Barcelona children's ‘design a Lazer helmet competition’. Don't miss out and register now!
Join a free Bike Bus! Want to experience the joy of a Bike Bus - let us know when registering - a limited number of bike buses will be available to join at the event.
Come by bike, free bike parking available!
Support us by joining this event and helping spread the important message that when children cycle regularly, cities become healthier from the inside out - starting with the wellbeing, confidence and independence of the next generation.
Planning your attendance:
Please dress appropriately for the weather.
No food or drink will be available at the event so ensure to bring your own.
Arrive by foot, wheel, cycle or public transport, no access to vehicle parking is available.
Parc de la Ciutadella is fully accessible for attendees with physical disabilities.
The event is open from 08:30 - 09:30. Clearance of the park will then take place in preparation for general park opening at 10:00.
Bikes are not allowed into the event, bike parking will be available outside of the event. Please bring your own secure bike locks as the event is not responsible for any theft or damage.
Show your support by logging your ride with BYCS:
Further Information:
The event and Bike Bus Corridor rides are free.
Entrance to the park is at Arc de Triomf.
Registration for the event and Bike Bus corridors is mandatory for every adult, children (under 16 years old) must be registered with an accompanying adult.
When attending the event your name and any accompanying children will be checked against the register and a wrist band provided. Anyone not registered in advance will be refused entry into the event.
Final online registration - Thursday 2nd July 2026 at 12:00.
Please note Bike Buses will be taking place on open roads and there will be no Bike Buses for the return journey after the event.
What is a bike bus?
A bike bus is a group of children and adults that travel together to and/or from school, primarily by bike, but also scooters, cargo bikes, skateboards, walking, and more.
It usually has a set weekly schedule and route, with set start, finish, and stops along the way depending on how many schools it serves.
And what is BBA?
Every child deserves a safe route to school. The Bike Bus Accelerator helps families and teachers build the bike buses that make that normal.
Today’s corridors are tomorrow’s bike streets. On 3 July, Barcelona families will ride a citywide prototype of streets designed for people, not just traffic.
One year in, the movement is scaling: bike buses are growing across the focus cities of Barcelona, Lisbon, Vienna, Glasgow, Utrecht and Copenhagen.