Cycle the Arts event planned as part of Bike Month celebration

Scottsdale’s Transportation and Streets department and Scottsdale Arts will host the 2024 Cycle the Arts event on Sunday, April 21.

This year’s bike tour of the city’s public art collection will feature 13 art installations, according to a press release.

Artists, community volunteers and Scottsdale Arts staff will provide an overview of the artwork at each stop along the 8-mile bike route.
Original artwork for this year’s event was created by local artist Yazmin Yarely Acosta Sagastume.

The ride will also feature the city’s “One-Eyed Jack sculpture.” Located at Indian School Road and Marshall Way, “One-Eyed Jack,” by John Randall Nelson, is a 26-foot-tall jackrabbit made from painted steel. The 20,000-pound rabbit welcomes residents and visitors to Old Town galleries, shops, and restaurants.

Cycle the Arts attendees will receive commemorative event T-shirts, stickers, and a pocket guide to Scottsdale’s Public Art collection. The event is free; however, registration is required, and capacity is limited.

An interactive map of this year’s Cycle the Arts route will be available online in May. The map includes links to artwork featured along the route.

Additional information about the city’s public art collection is available by downloading the Hoverlay App, or by visiting the Scottsdale Public Art information page at scottsdalepublicart.org.

Scottsdale has been recognized as a Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly community by the League of American Bicyclists since 2011. The city has an extensive network of bicycle amenities, including 123 miles of paved shared-use paths, 156 miles of unpaved trails and 192 miles of on-street bike lanes.