May 14, 2026
bike to Wherever day
The Bay Area's biggest day for bicycling
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!
We’re ready to do it again this year! Stay tuned for upcoming Bike Month events, and save the date for May 14, 2026 for our favorite bike holiday.
When you pledge, you’ll receive a map of Energizer Stations, bike offers and discounts, and a limited edition 2025 tote bag.
Energizer Stations are the community hubs where 20,000+ residents will pedal to visit on BTWD, pick up bags, and celebrate the joy of biking.
Brush up your bike skills: all our classes are free and taught by certified instructors. We host classes all over the East Bay: find one near you!
If you join Bike East Bay as a monthly donor or make a $35+ gift, you’ll be entered to win a Rad Power e-bike.
All month long, we're hosting free classes, group rides, and fun events!
List of events in Photo View
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
Pledge to Ride
Thanks to Our Energizer Stations!
We hosted 120+ 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.
Rick Rickard,
Alameda County
2025 BCOY
Meet your 2025 Bike Champions of the Year!
Every year, each of the nine Bay Area Counties selects their own Bike Champion of the Year. These champions are recognized for their dedication to promoting bicycling as a primary mode of transportation and for their ability to inspire others in their local communities.
Congratulations to Rick, Teresa & Bill, our amazing 2025 Alameda & Contra Costa Champions!
Teresa Datar,
Contra Costa County
In Memoriam
Bill Pinkham,
Contra Costa County
2025 BCOYs
Bike to Wherever Day, happening Thursday, May 15, 2025, is the East Bay’s premier celebration of biking, bringing together a vibrant community of over tens of thousands of riders across all ages and backgrounds. Join us as a sponsor for the most joyful biking day of the year!
Keep the celebration going!
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!
Log your rides in May towards our collective goal of 120,000 miles as part of the Bay Area Bike Challenge. The more you ride and log the more awesome prizes you are eligible to win!
Thanks to Our Energizer Station Hosts!
On Bike to Wherever Day, over 20,000 East Bay residents will pedal to visit over 100 Energizer Stations to grab a free bag filled with goodies and celebrate the joy of biking everywhere.
Stations are free to host, and get extensive support from Bike East Bay. Put the station in front of your business, your gathering space, or transit hub and let folks know who you are while creating a real-world connection between your organization and the community around you. It’s fun, generates goodwill, and showcases the vibrancy of your city.
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!
About Bike to Work Day
Each year, we celebrate the entire month of May as Bike Month, with a special day designated as ‘Bike to Wherever Day.’
Pre-pandemic, this local holiday was known as Bike to Work Day (BTWD) and was a celebration of bicycles as a fun and healthy way to get to work, as well as an opportunity for those who don’t usually bike commute to try it out. It’s also a time to advocate for improved bicycle infrastructure and safety.
Today we embrace an expanded season of celebration, and the many ways people bike, whether it’s to work, on an errand, to visit friends, or just for fun!