May TrailBlazer | National Bike Month with the 9/11 Trail

May 2026

Riding in remembrance this National Bike Month. Join the Alliance on the 9/11 Trail this year!

Happy Bike Month! Pedal with Purpose along the 9/11 Trail

Established in 1956 by the League of American Bicyclists, May is National Bike Month. From community rides to long-distance events, the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance offers opportunities for cyclists of all experience levels to participate in remembrance, reflection, and connection along the Trail.

As National Bike Month comes to a close, the Alliance encourages everyone to keep the wheels turning. Get the bike out, put on a helmet, and discover the fun and benefits of cycling while continuing toward a future of health, remembrance, and togetherness.

Explore Upcoming Events on the Trail

Community leaders and partners break ground on a new segment of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail in Somerset County, PA.

New Ground Broken on the 9/11 Trail

Late last month, the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance joined community partners to celebrate the groundbreaking for a new segment of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. This milestone reflects continued progress in expanding and strengthening connections along the Trail ahead of the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001.

This new segment represents another important step toward completing an envisioned 20-mile connection from the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP Trail) to the Flight 93 National Memorial.

Learn More about the Groundbreaking and Project as a Whole

Alliance representatives present a 9/11 Trail tile to Congressman Fitzpatrick's staff in recognition of his continued support of the Trail.

The Alliance on Capitol Hill

Representatives from the Alliance joined the National Park Foundation and fellow partners on Capitol Hill last month for the 2026 Hill Day. The visit provided an opportunity to engage with congressional offices and raise awareness of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail and its growing national impact ahead of the 25th Anniversary of September 11th.

Read more about the Alliance’s participation in Hill Day and ongoing efforts to advance awareness of the Trail nationwide on the 9/11 Trail website.

Explore the Congressional Interactive Map

A student-led effort continues to leave a lasting impact on the 9/11 Trail. representatives present a 9/11 Trail.

From Students' Generosity to a Lasting Trail Legacy

The generosity of Portage Elementary School students is helping shape the future of the September 11th National Memorial Trail in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. What began as a student-led fundraiser in 2021 helped build momentum toward the acquisition of 7.7 acres of property for future trail development, demonstrating the power of community partnerships and remembrance.

Read more about how students, local advocates, and public officials came together to advance the trail on the 9/11 Trail website.

The September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance in the News:

(PA) "Our Region's Business - September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance," WPXI
(PA) "Critical Somerset County link in 9/11 Memorial Trail inches closer," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
(D.C.) "Sept. 11 National Memorial Trail connects all three 9/11 sites," WUSA9
(PA) "Website launches for trail connecting major 9/11 memorial sites," WTAJ
(VA) "A New Path: A New Segment of the 1,500-mile September 11th National Memorial Trail," The Nature Conservancy Magazine

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