2026's National Bike Month is officially underway!
During the month of May, communities and bicycle advocacy organizations across America are celebrating National Bike Month and holding events to encourage biking during the month of May and beyond. Whether you’re an experienced bicyclist, need a quick refresher, or are considering bicycling for the first time, we have resources to get you rolling.
At UC Berkeley SafeTREC, we encourage staff and student workers to use active transportation throughout May and all year long — whether walking, biking, or taking public transit. Postdoctoral Researcher Sujin Lee regularly walks to work because of the ease and health benefits, compared to driving. "I walk to work because it's a walkable distance for me and also doubles as daily exercise," Lee says. "The route from my home to the office is pretty safe, and I really enjoy seeing the flowers that people have planted in front of their houses."
Meanwhile, Communications Coordinator Karen Nguyen Vo rides a bicycle or takes public transit to work, in lieu of driving. "I grew up in a suburban city that was very car-centric, so it has been a game-changer to work and live in a city that caters more towards public transit users, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Being able to use my bicycle and my own two feet to go to work, run errands, exercise, and explore the Bay Area has impacted my life in so many positive ways."
Whether you ride a bicycle every day or are just looking to start, we have gathered resources from the League of American Bicyclists, California Office of Traffic Safety, and more to guide you and your community towards biking as a sustainable mode of active transportation.
Upcoming events
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Bicycle Safety Month - May 2026
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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.
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13th annual National Bike & Roll to School Day - May 6, 2026
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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
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National Bike to Work Week - May 11 to 17, 2026
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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
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Bay Area Bike to Wherever Day / Bike to Work Day - May 14, 2026
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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
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.
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511 BikeMapper (For Bay Area riders)
Bicycle Safety Resources
Explore our sampling of resources to support bicycle safety this month and all year round:
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OTS Bicycle Safety Video and Bicycle Safety resources and media toolkits (CA OTS)
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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.