Gear Up For National Bike Month. Here’s A List Of Community Rides And More

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

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.