May marks National Bike Month 2025!

National Bike Month 2025 is officially underway! Communities and bike advocacy organizations across America are holding events to encourage biking during the month of May and beyond, as well as sharing resources on how to bike safely — whether you're an experienced cyclist, need a quick refresher, or are considering cycling for the first time.

Upcoming events

• Bicycle Safety Month - May 2025

• Get the latest bicycle safety tips and resources from the National Highway Safety Administration and explore these bicycle safety resources for your community from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) at Go Safely California.

• National Ride A Bike Day - May 4, 2025

• The fourth annual National Ride a Bike Day is on Sunday and the League of American Bicyclists is challenging everyone to hop on their bike! The ride can be to anywhere, no matter how short or long. Join others as they celebrate the joy of riding a bike and show leaders why making it easier, safer, and more accessible to ride a bike is so important. 

• All Aboard Bay Area Transit Day - May 6, 2025

  • Want to go longer distances with your bike? Consider taking transit! On May 6, Bay Area transit agencies will offer free stickers and other swag items to riders throughout the day to thank them for riding, while also soliciting their feedback. To learn more about the event and the latest transit service improvements, check out the All Aboard Bay Area Transit website.

• 13th annual National Bike & Roll to School Day - May 7, 2025

• Join the National Center for Safe Routes to School this year to celebrate the joy of biking and rolling to school and build a sense of community and school spirit along the way. Families, neighborhoods and schools can register their own events and celebrations! To learn more about this event, check out the official website

• National Bike to Work Week 2025 - May 12 to 18, 2025

• Join the League of American Bicyclists and take part in Bike to Work week. You can celebrate by biking to work, joining group rides, hosting bike events, and more! To find out more ways to celebrate and get your bike ready, check out their National Bike Month page

• Bay Area Bike to Wherever Day / Bike to Work Day 2025 - May 15, 2025

• Join thousands of others across the Bay Area on May 15 to bike to work, coffee, play, or other destinations in honor of Bike to Work Day, part of the month-long Bike to Wherever Days. You can find more information on how to celebrate month-long and on Bike to Work Day on the Bay Area Bike to Work website

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Want to join the festivities but need some tips and tricks? Check out these resources to get you out on your bike this National Bike Month. 

• Bike Commuting Guide

• 511 BikeMapper (For Bay Area riders)

• California Bicycle Rules of the Road

• East Bay Local Bike Month Celebrations

• Bike East Bay’s Tips for New Riders

• Bike Month Challenge

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Bicycle Safety Resources

Explore our sampling of resources to support bicycle safety this month and all year round:

• Bike Riding Safety video (NHTSA)

• How Bikeable is Your Community? (NHTSA)

• Good Practices Guide for Bicycle Safety (FHWA)

• Bike Safely and Enjoy Your Ride (National Safety Council)

• OTS Bicycle Safety Video and Bicycle Safety resources and media toolkits (CA OTS)

• Visit the League of American Bicyclists website for more information on National Bike Month events, Bike Laws, Smart Cycling Videos, and Bike Education Resources. Explore our Advocacy Groups Inventory and Local Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committees webpages to learn more about bicycle safety efforts near your community.