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Gear Up For National Bike Month. Here’s A List Of Community Rides And More
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Ditch the car and cruise through SoCal on two wheels all of May for National Bike Month.
In honor of National Bike Month, several cities and bike communities across Southern California are hosting community bike rides and e-bike expos, and Metro is offering discounts on their e-bike program.
We’ve compiled a list of events you can check out with your friends and loved ones.
San Gabriel Valley
Arcadia
- E-asy Access Pop-Ups: May 4, 18 and every Sunday of May. Riders can head to Peck Water Conservation Park for free e-bike access from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Reserve bikes online here.
El Monte
- E-easy Access Eco Urban Gardens Ride: Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.: Go for a ride through Jeff Seymour Family Center RSVP here.
- E-asy Access: Santa Fe Dam Nature Center Ride — Saturday, May 25, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Go for a ride through Santa Fe Dam Nature Center RSVP here.
Glendora
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- Bike Month Community Ride — Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.: Bike Month Community Ride starting at 410 E. Dalton Ave. in Glendora. More info.
Pasadena
- Bicycle Tour of Pasadena African American History: The 710 Stub on Saturday — May 11. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Woman of Pasadena Bike Ride, Pasadena City Hall — May 12. 2- 4 p.m.
- Pasadena Ride of Silence, Rose Bowl, Lot K — May 15. 6 p.m.
This event is in honor of bicyclists who were injured or killed while cycling. - E-Bike Expo, Jefferson Park — May 19. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Bike-in movie screening of The Engine Inside, Throop Church — May 22. 6:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m.
Ice Cream Ride, Memorial Park — May 26. 1-4 p.m.
You can find more information about each event here.
Long Beach
- Recycle your bike — May 4. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The city of Long Beach invites you to recycle gently used bikes at several locations. For a list of locations, go here. - Bixby Park to Lions Lighthouse Ride - May 11. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- West side community bike ride and rodeo, Silverado Park - May 18, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Downtown infrastructure ride, City Hall — May 23. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Long Beach Loop Ride, Marina Green Park — May 26. 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
You can find more information about each event here.
Beverly Hills
- “May the 4th Be With You!” Family Bike Ride, Roxbury Park Basketball Courts — May 4. 9:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m.
Free Bike Repairs and Used Bicycle Collection, Beverly Hills Farmers Market — May 19. 9 a.m. -1 p.m.
You can find more information about each event here.
Culver City
Urban Forest Tour, Equator Coffee, Ivy station - May 9. 9:30 a.m. Join Bike Culver City for an urban forest tour, spanning 10 miles long with plenty of stops. More info here.
Orange County
- CicloIrvine, Barranca Parkway and Harvard Avenue — May 4. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The city of Irvine is hosting their first Open Streets event. You can find details about the route and other festivities for the day here. - OCTA Bike Rally, Orange Metrolink Station to OCTA Headquarters — May 15. 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
- E-bike Rodeo, Niguel Hills Middle School — May 18. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
You can find more information about these events here.
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Metro discounts and community rides
Discounts:
- Metro is offering a 30-day pass for $1.
- Metro is also offering a 365-day pass for 50% off.
- Free 30-minute rides on “National Bike Day” May 16.
Community Rides:
- Metro Art Journeys by Bike: East Hollywood — May 4. 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- MANGo Milestone Community Ride — May 11. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- La Plaza de Cultural y Artes: Ride to Olympic Auditorium — May 18. 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- CAAM x Metro Bike Share Community Ride — May 25. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
You can find more information about the events and discounts here.
Other resources
Bike LA is also giving out free bike lights May 8 and hosting a community ride on Vermont Avenue.
Metrolink is offering free rides to riders who bring their bikes onboard Metrolink or Arrow trains during Bike Week May 13 — May 17.
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Santa Monica residents can check out the city’s e-bike voucher program. And if you live in South LA, you can rent an e-bike for free.
Finally, here are some extra bike worthy dates to add to your calendar:
- May 5 — National Ride A Bike Day
- May 8 — National Bike To School Day
- May 16 — National Bike To Work Day
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