Pledge to Ride
Join thousands of other Bay Area bicycle riders on Thursday, May 14 for the biggest biking day of the year!
Be a part of our growing bike movement! Take the pledge and be entered to win a bikey prize bundle. Plus, we’ll send you a map of Energizer Stations, bike offers and discounts.
Your pledge adds you to the total Bay Area count of bicyclists and helps build our movement for safer, more connected cities!
Find Your Energizer Station!
This year, we’re hosting over 100 Energizer Stations alongside our local partners, all across the East Bay. These community hubs are places to grab a limited-edition BTWD bag and celebrate the joy of riding a bike.
Stations typically run either 7am-9am or 4pm-6pm, but there are many variations. Check your location before you arrive! (We have a written list sorted by cities here)
We expect over 12,000 folks on bikes, so BTWD bags are first come, first served!
Rick Rickard,
Alameda County
2025 BCOY
Nominate your 2026 Bike Champions of the Year!
Every year, each of the nine Bay Area Counties selects their own Bike Champion of the Year, recognized for their dedication to promoting bicycling as a primary mode of transportation and for their ability to inspire others in their local communities.
Do you know an incredible cyclist, policymaker, educator, or advocate who champions biking in your county? Nominate them by March 1. Winners will receive prizes and recognition Bay Area-wide!
Teresa Datar,
Contra Costa County
In Memoriam
Bill Pinkham,
Contra Costa County
2025 BCOYs
I pledged to ride, what’s next?
Ride with Oakland’s Elected Officials
Thursday, May 14 • Options between 7am-9:30am
Start your day by riding with one of your elected officials to City Hall, for an 8am pancake breakfast!
Old Oakland Bike Happy Hour
Thursday, May 14 • 5pm – 7:30pm
Join for Drake’s Beer, DJ Atlus’s live DJ set, bikey resources, and family friendly activities. Local businesses will have day-of specials and discounts!
If you join Bike East Bay as a monthly donor or make a $35+ gift, you’ll be entered to win an Xtraycle cargo e-bike.
Bay Area Bike Challenge: Log your rides in May towards our collective goal of 175,000 miles as part of the Bay Area Bike Challenge. The more you ride and log the more awesome prizes you are eligible to win!
Bike to School Day: Celebrate the joys of active commuting, building community, and school pride. Registered schools receive free resources and materials to help encourage and celebrate safe biking and rolling! Learn more on the Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools Program Bike to School Day page!
Take a Free Bike Class: New to biking, or ready to brush up on your skills? We offer FREE classes taught by certified instructors, in-person and online all over the Bay. Find the class that’s right for you on our Education Calendar.
All month long, we're hosting free classes, group rides, and fun events!
Events
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Events
Bike to Wherever Day 2026!
Join over 10,000 East Bay bikers and ride with us on May 14th! There will be Energizer Stations, there will be donuts, and you know there will iconic Bike to […]
Oakland: Bike with Elected Officials
Take a local elected official on a bike ride starting from various locations to City Hall for a free pancake breakfast and BTWD swag! Rockridge BART at 7:50am West Oakland […]
Berkeley: Bike with Elected Officials
Bike with elected officials on a 2-mile mini tour of Berkeley Bicycle Boulevards. The route will take you on bike friendly corridors, such as Mabel/Bonar, Channing Way and Milvia St. […]
Old Oakland Bike Happy Hour
Celebrate Bike to Wherever Day in the streets of beautiful Old Oakland. Come together for Drake’s Beer, live entertainment, and conversation with local bike and transportation-focused community members and organizations. […]
More Bike Month Events!
May 15 Group Ride with Elected Officials (Oakland), 7:15-9am
Choose from multiple routes, and ride to City Hall where coffee and donuts await! Councilmembers from D1, D2, D3, D5, D6 and D7 have confirmed attendance.
May 15 Group Ride with Elected Officials (Berkeley), 8-9am
Join Mayor Ishii, City Manager Buddenhagen, and 6 Councilmembers as they bike from Asbhy BART to City Hall.
May 15 Bike Happy Hour (Oakland), 4-7pm
Join the block party in Old Oakland for Drake’s Beer, a live DJ, a drag performance, giveaways, kids’ activities, discounts at local businesses and more!
May 15 BTWD After Party (Alameda), 5-7pm
Enjoy Alameda Point’s epic views, plus a live DJ, free drinks and snacks, a bike gear raffle, e-bike demos, a fix-it station, and good vibes.
May 16 Bike Month Food Truck Party with Bike Fremont, 5-8pm
Celebrate Bike to Wherever Days with Bike Fremont at Fremont Street Eats, with free bike valet and food truck vouchers!
May 31 Canal & Iron Horse Trail Group Ride (Concord), 11am-2pm
All experience levels welcome on this no-drop ride. We’re biking 11.3mi from Monument Impact to Concord BART
May 17 Urban Cycling 101 Day 1 (Berkeley), 1-3pm
May 21 Bike Share 101 (Oakland), 6-8pm
May 24 Adult Learn-to-Ride (Fremont), 10am-1pm
May 31 Fix-a-Flat Workshop (Albany), 12-1:30pm
May 11 Family Cycling Workshop (Alameda), 10am-12:30pm
May 17 Family Cycling Workshop (San Leandro), 10am-1pm
What is Bike to Wherever Day?
Bay Area Bike to Work Day (BTWD) started over 30 years ago in 1994 to celebrate biking as a fun, healthy commute option—and to inspire non-cyclists to give it a try. It was also a chance to advocate for better bike infrastructure and safety across the region.
While every county goes big, the East Bay goes really big! Last year, over 12,100 East Bay riders joined us on Bike to Wherever Day, visiting our 120+ Energizer Stations to grab tote bags, treats and high-fives. See our recap here!
What happened to Bike to "Work" Day?
Over a million Bay Area residents live within five miles of their workplace—perfect for biking. With fewer people commuting to offices, we’re encouraging folks to bike for shopping, errands, and more—a simple way to get outside, breathe fresh air, and stay active. In a world grappling with climate change, pollution, and congestion, the real question is: “Why not bike?”
Is there only 1 day to celebrate?
No! May is Bike Month, so we’ll have fun events, challenges and giveaways all month long. Thursday, May 14 is special though, as its the 1 day to visit Energizer Stations and pick up your tote bag.
Thank you to our sponsors!
AC Transit
Alameda County Public Works Agency
Bay Wheels • Lyft
City of Alameda
City of El Cerrito
City of Hayward
City of Newark
City of San Leandro
Fehr & Peers
Port of Oakland
San Francisco Bay Ferry
Washington Health
City of San Pablo
City of Union City
UC Berkeley Parking & Transportation Dept.
And thank you to our BTWD bag swag donors: Cure • Hummingbird Fuels • Nuun • Quantum • SaltStick