Mexico City – Mexico City’s weekly car-free experience hit a new high this year. The ‘Muévete en Bici’ (Move by Bike) Sunday Ride attracted 144,486 participants, including cyclists, skaters, and pedestrians. Riders covered a 61-kilometer route through key avenues, marking a sharp rise from the roughly 100,000 who joined early in this administration.
SEMOVI highlighted that the jump in attendance shows how citizens have embraced this space for mobility, recreation and urban coexistence. The agency said, “We thank visitors who choose to ride and explore the city in a safe, comfortable, free, fun and sustainable way and the agencies and institutions that make it possible.”
Move by Bike Sunday Ride reaches new heights
The Move by Bike Sunday Ride unfolds every Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Riders weave through six municipalities: Cuauhtémoc, Miguel Hidalgo, Gustavo A. Madero, Coyoacán, Venustiano Carranza and Benito Juárez. Each turn of the pedal connects neighborhoods and restores public spaces to people.
The event directly benefits 59 neighborhoods. Streets once dominated by cars become open boulevards for locals. Families, friends, and solo riders mingle along tree-lined routes. Vendors set up water stations and emergency services stand by, ensuring a secure atmosphere.
Sports and health add to the draw
Alongside the main course, the ride offers a spectrum of activities for all ages. The CDMX Bike School helps newcomers and veterans refine their skills. Accessible routes let people with disabilities join the fun. Yoga, tai chi, and dance fitness classes punctuate rest areas. Inline skate workshops run side by side with safety and road-rules sessions. Free bicycle rentals and health tents with vital-sign monitors round out the lineup.
These extras reinforce the event’s focus on health and sustainability. They encourage citizens to adopt active habits and learn safe practices on city streets. At each checkpoint, instructors guide proper helmet use and signaling techniques.
A fixed schedule for a more livable city
SEMOVI reminded attendees that the ride skips only the last Sunday of each month. This regular calendar slot helps people plan outings and coordinate group rides. Schools, clubs, and families now integrate the Sunday ride into their routines. Local businesses report spikes in foot traffic and sales on ride days.
City officials say the project plays a part in wider efforts to reduce pollution and ease congestion. By turning car lanes into people lanes, the ride tests ideas for permanent bike corridors and shared-street designs. Organizers plan to review feedback and consider route tweaks in the weeks ahead.
As Mexico City seeks cleaner air and stronger community ties, the Move by Bike Sunday Ride stands out as a symbol of what regular citizens can build together. Each week, tens of thousands of people roll out on two wheels, forging connections and reclaiming the streets. Evening news anchors now ask, “Who will top the attendance next month?” The answer may ride on the pedals of the city’s most spirited commuters.
