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Membership Opens in July 2025!
At Krewe des Bicyclettes, we celebrate the vibrant diversity of our members—their backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We’re more than just a krewe; we’re a community that fosters connection, creativity, and fosters change for better bicycle infrastructure.
Join us in building a movement—one ride, one parade, and one rally at a time!
Scroll down to explore our three membership options. Follow us on Instagram for updates and actions as information becomes available. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Parade Participant
Join us in bringing the spirit of Krewe des Bicyclettes to life! As a parade participant, you’ll have the opportunity to ride, dance, and showcase our krewe’s energy in parades during Carnival. You’ll also be a valued part of our broader community, with access to general membership activities.
To be a parade participant, you must:
Share our passion for bicycling, creativity, and community
Complete the application process
Pay membership dues
Attend at least 50% of costume and float builds
Be a Louisiana resident
Be 21 or older
General Membership
Don’t want to parade during Carnival? No problem! As a general member of Krewe des Bicyclettes, you’ll be part of a vibrant community that celebrates cycling, creativity, and camaraderie. Join us for social gatherings like soirées, parties, our book club, movie nights, and other community events—all while supporting our Krewe and the larger bicycle movement in New Orleans.
To become a general member, you must:
Complete the application process
Pay membership dues
Attend any required info sessions
Be a Louisiana resident
Be 21 or older
General Participant
Not ready to become a member but still want to be part of the movement? Fantastic! Krewe des Bicyclettes is more than just a Carnival Krewe—we’re building a grassroots bicycle movement to make New Orleans streets safer and more accessible for everyone.
Join us for our monthly Critical Mass ride on the last Friday of each month, and take part in other advocacy efforts, like town halls focused on policy and advocating for infrastructure improvements. Your involvement, no matter the level, helps push this movement forward.
Follow us on Instagram to stay connected and get involved!
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Our Mission
Krewe des Bicyclettes exists to Ride! Revel! and Rally!
🚲 RIDE! We are a krewe of dedicated bicycle commuters, united by our belief in the bicycle as a powerful alternative to cars. Whether for work, play, or the simple joy of the ride, we embrace two wheels as a way of life.
🎭 REVEL! Carnival is just one facet of our revelry! We celebrate bicycle culture all year long with group rides and gatherings. One of our favorites? Fête Ghisallo! A ride to honor the patron saint of cyclists.
⚡ RALLY! Krewe des Bicyclettes is a grassroots movement transforming New Orleans into a city built for bicycles. We mobilize bicyclist into a force for advocacy, pushing for safer streets and better infrastructure.
Join the ride. Embrace the revelry. Be the rallying cry for a bicycle-friendly New Orleans!
BIKES NOT BILLIONAIRES: DEFENDING ESSENTIAL BIKE LANE FUNDING
Recent actions by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk's leadership have raised concerns about potential funding cuts to vital programs, including those supporting bike lanes. DOGE's mission to streamline federal expenditures aims to reduce inefficiencies, but there is growing apprehension that essential projects, such as bicycle infrastructure, might be disproportionately affected.
In parallel, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has ordered a comprehensive review of all discretionary grants initiated during the previous administration. This includes projects focused on green infrastructure and bike lanes, with the potential for significant funding cuts. According to a leaked memo, DOT Secretary Sean Duffy has instructed officials to pause action on all Biden-era discretionary grants related to bicycle infrastructure to assess their alignment with current administration priorities.
The convergence of these developments raises a critical question: Are we prioritizing the interests of billionaires over the needs of our communities? The potential defunding of bike lane projects not only undermines efforts to promote sustainable transportation but also affects public health and urban mobility.
It's imperative to advocate for policies that balance fiscal responsibility with the well-being of our citizens. Protecting funding for bike lanes and green infrastructure is essential for fostering healthy, connected, and sustainable communities.
Let’s make sure our infrastructure investments benefit everyone—not just the ultra-wealthy. It's time to demand fair and sustainable urban planning!
TAKE ACTION!
There are growing concerns that federal funding for bike lanes and other essential transportation projects could be put on hold. These projects are proven to save lives, yet without funding, many already-approved plans may never come to life, and those currently underway could be abandoned indefinitely.
Your voice can make a difference. Join the League of American Bicyclist in urging the Secretary of Transportation to protect these crucial funds.
Tell the Department of Transportation: Don’t put vital transportation funding on ice!
Add your voice in decrying a halt to infrastructure progress. Sign the League of American Bicyclist petition here.
Join Us for Critical Mass Every Last Friday of the Month!
📅 Last Friday of Every Month
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 French Market, New Orleans
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