Pledge to Ride
Join thousands of other Bay Area bicycle riders on Thursday, May 15 for the biggest biking day of the year!
Be a part of our growing bike movement! When you pledge to ride, you’ll receive a map of Energizer Stations, bike offers and discounts, a limited edition 2025 tote bag.
You’ll also be entered into giveaways: 3 winners will be randomly selected at the end of May for prizes including swag packs, t-shirts,Mike’s Bikes gift cards, and more.Â
I pledged to ride, what’s next?
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. We’re finalizing our map, so check back often to find one along your route!
Brush up your bike skills: all our classes are free and taught by certified instructors. We host classes all over the East Bay, and have a great lineup for Bike Month in May!
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!
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 16Â 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 31Â 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
About Bike to Work Day
Each year, we celebrate the entire month of May as Bike Month with a special day during the month designated as Bike to Work Day.
Pre-pandemic, Bike to Work Day (BTWD) 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.
During the pandemic and over the last couple of years, the event evolved into Bike to Wherever Days to encourage riders to get out and pedal to do errands, meet friends outdoors, and for some to get to work safely and easily.
Now in 2025, we embrace both events and encourage the community to pedal to do errands, visit friends and family, commute to work, and ride recreationally.