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.