On the Streets
Bike to Work / Wherever Day
Celebrate Bike Month and Bike to Work Day each year in May!
Join MCBC for Bike Month IN May
Why Participate in Bike Month?
More People on Bikes = Healthier, Happier Communities!
Physical Health – Biking is a low-impact way to stay fit, reduce disease risk, and boost energy.
Mental Health – Cycling reduces stress and anxiety while improving mood.
Environmental Impact – Less traffic congestion & air pollution for a cleaner Marin.
Cost Savings – Save money on gas, maintenance, and parking!
Convenience – Skip traffic and get where you’re going faster and stress-free.
Make this May the month you commit to riding more!
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.
Bike Month Activities
Free Goodie Bags on Bike to Work Day – May 14, 2026
Stop by an Energizer Station on Thursday, May 14, 2026, to grab a limited-edition musette bag stuffed with cycling goodies from our sponsors! Enjoy tasty snacks and support our local partners who make this day a success.
Volunteer at an Energizer Station
Want to help? Sign up to hand out swag bags and cheer on riders!
Swag Bag Packing @ Marin Museum of Bicycling
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 9 AM – 1 PM
Morning Energizer Stations – May 14
- Golden Gate Bridge, Vista Point | 5:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Mill Valley-Sausalito Multi-Use Pathway (North End) | 6:30 AM – 9 AM
- Larkspur Ferry Connector Bridge (Hwy 101 & Sir Francis Drake Blvd) | 6:30 AM – 9 AM
- Novato SMART Station | 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Afternoon Energizer Stations – May 14
- Mill Valley-Sausalito Pathway (South End near Mike’s Bikes) | 2 PM – 5:30 PM
Bags are limited – ride early to get yours!
Marin Energizer Stations
Pledge to Ride All Bike Month Long
Grow the movement! Swap your car for a bike for even a day this May and see how far two wheels can take you.
Join thousands of fellow cyclists who pedal to work, school, errands, or just for fun. Whether it’s your first ride or you’re a professional cyclist, take the pledge to get out of your car for even just a few days during May, and then make a long-term commitment to use your bike whenever you can. Encourage friends, family, and co-workers to take the pledge too!
Make sure to ride on Thursday, May 14th, for Bay Area Bike to Work/Wherever Day.
Bay Area Bike Challenge
Join the Bay Area Bike Challenge and ride your bike during the month of May to win prizes!
In collaboration with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Bay Area bicycle coalitions we created the Bay Area Bike Challenge with the goal of strengthening community bonds and unity across the region.
Here’s some of what we accomplished together in 2025:
- 159,000+ miles traversed over nine counties
- 15,125+ trips logged
- 959 participants in the Bay Area Bike Challenge
- 133% of the initial Bay Area Bike Challenge goal
- 9,500 miles logged as part of the Bay Area Bike Challenge on May 16th alone for Bay Area Bike to Work/Wherever Day
- 335 Energizer Stations hosted throughout the region by Bay Area agencies and advocates on Bike to Work/Wherever Day
- 16,000 riders visited those Energizer Stations
- 5,600+ Pledges to Ride in May
Who Will Be Marin’s 2025 Bike Champion of the Year?
Nominations Open March 2026!
A Bike Champion is someone who:
- Inspires others to ride
- Goes above and beyond to promote cycling
- Makes a positive impact in the Marin cycling community.
Past Winners:
- 2025: Chuck Ford – Lifelong cyclist whose steady presence inspired generations.
- 2024: George Osner – Passionate about cycling, advocacy & photography.
- 2023: Dave Rhoads – Walk Bike San Rafael leader.
- 2022: Marty Albion – Marin IJ featured cyclist.
- 2021: Hilary Noll – Urban cycling advocate.
Thank you to our Bike Month Sponsors
BTWD 2025 Partners:
Regional Sponsors:
Bike to Wherever Day 2026 – May 14
Join us for Marin’s biggest cycling celebration! Ride to work, school, or wherever and stop by an Energizer Station for free swag & snacks.
