MCBC Signature Event May is Bike Month & Bike to Wherever Days

Why Pledge?

Now’s the time to join the nationwide celebration of biking during Bike Month this May! Experience the joy of cycling, connect with your community, and support sustainable transportation.

Ready to make a commitment to ride? Make the Pledge to Ride! Your pledge helps build a stronger, more bike-friendly community.

Digital Coupons
During Bike Month, enjoy digital coupons from Mike’s Bikes and Sports Basement, plus an invitation to gear up at the Columbia store. Thanks for supporting the businesses that support our work!

Bike Month 2025 Activities

May 1-31 – Bay Area Bike Challenge with Ride with GPS – log miles, win prizes and help reach our goal 120,000 miles.
May 1: Ride Azalea Hill, Liberty Gulch Trail is officially open– Party at the Lodge
May 3: History Ride in Mill Valley with the Mill Valley Historical Society: reserve your spot
May 10: Slow and Say Hello outpost @ Phoenix Lake at the Log Cabin
May 10-11: Mill Valley Music Festival – Volunteer for Bike Valet
May 15: Bike to Work / School / Wherever Day : Pledge to Ride
May 25: Sunday Frankie’s Fun Ride – Join us for a fun and friendly Dog ride
May 31: Slow and Say Hello outpost @ White Hill

Free Goodie Bags on Bike to Work Day May 15, 2025

Plan to stop by an Energizer Station on May 15th. We’ll have Bike to Wherever Day musette bags and tasty snacks to fuel your ride. The limited-edition 2025 Bike to Wherever Day screen-printed musette bags are stuffed with cycling goodies from our sponsors!
Please support our partners that help make this day a success.

Snag your swag! Bag quantities are limited, some Energizer Stations might run out, so get on your bike early and don’t miss out.

Who will be MARIN’S 2025 BIKE CHAMPION OF THE YEAR?

Nominations for 2026 bike champion will open in Spring of 2026. Sign up for e-news and action alerts to get information delivered to your inbox.
A Bike Champion is someone who:

Goes above and beyond to promote cycling
Inspires others to ride
Makes a positive impact in the Marin cycling community.

Recent Marin County Bike Champions of the Year

2025 – Chuck Ford
lifelong cyclist whose steady presence has inspired generations.

2024 – George Osner
inspires with his passion for cycling, advocacy, and photography.

2023 – Dave Rhoads
Thanks Dave for all you do for Walk Bike San Rafael and the Marin cycling community!

2022 – Marty Albion
Thanks Marty for inspiring so many! Read the Marin IJ article about Marty.

2021 – Hilary Noll Read our Q&A with Hilary here

Visit Bay Area Bike to Work for more information and regional winners.

Bike Month Resources

Keep all of Marin in your bag with the newest edition of our Marin Bicycle Map!
Looking for places to ride? Check out some of our favorite routes:
- Beginner-Friendly Rides
- Road & Dirt Rides Around Marin
New or returning to riding your bike? Find our Beginner Tips here.

Why Participate In Bike Month?

The goals of Bike Month are simple: get more people to ride and celebrate bicycling and all it does for our happiness, health, and the environment. Biking not only provides many physical and mental health benefits, it also helps reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. Bike Month is the perfect time to highlight some of the key benefits of biking. Whether you’re biking to work, to school, to run errands, or for fun and recreation, you are part of the movement in making biking fun, safe, and accessible for everyone.

Physical Health

Biking provides a great low-impact workout that can help you get in shape and stay healthy. It’s an excellent way to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine, which can help lower your risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Regular biking can also improve your cardiovascular health, increase your strength and flexibility, and boost your overall energy levels.

Mental Health

Biking can also have a positive impact on your mental health. The combination of physical activity and exposure to nature can help reduce stress and anxiety, boost mood, and improve overall mental well-being. In addition, biking to work can also provide a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, which can further improve your mental health.

Environmental Benefits

Biking is a sustainable mode of transportation that reduces carbon emissions and helps protect the environment. With more people commuting by bike, there’s a significant reduction in air pollution, traffic congestion, and noise pollution, which leads to a cleaner and more livable city.

Cost-Effective

Biking is a low-cost mode of transportation that can save you hundreds of dollars in fuel and maintenance costs each year. In addition, you don’t have to worry about parking fees or paying for public transportation.

Convenience

Biking can often be faster and more convenient than driving or taking public transportation, especially during rush hour. You can avoid the hassle of traffic jams and crowded buses or trains, and reach your destination quickly and efficiently.

Biking to work, school, errands, or for fun is a great way to improve your physical and mental health, protect the environment, and save money. So, this Bike Month, consider trading in your car for a bike and enjoy all the benefits that come with it!

THANKS TO OUR BIKE MONTH SPONSORS!

Regional Sponsors

Metropolitan Transportation Commission | 511.ORG | AMAZON SMILE |Bay Area Air Quality Management District | Bay Area Rapid Transit