Bike to Work Day in the Tri-Valley is set to offer riders all the amenities and celebrations of pre-pandemic years, with incentives, prizes, and rewards for those who choose to bike for their commutes on May 18.
The Tri-Valley will host a total of four Energizer Stations for this year’s Bike to Work Day on May 18, all of which are set to open at 7 a.m. (Image courtesy Bike East Bay)
The cities of Pleasanton and Dublin are jointly hosting energizer stations equipped with refreshments, giveaways and other amenities at both BART stations — the Dublin-Pleasanton Station at 5801 Owens Drive in Pleasanton and the West Dublin-Pleasanton Station at 6501 Golden Gate Drive in Dublin from 7-9 a.m.
Further east, Livermore will host an energizer station at the corner of Discovery Drive and West Jack London Boulevard from 7-9 a.m. offering bottled water and snacks.
San Ramon Valley riders can start the day at two different energizer stations — one at the intersection of the Iron Horse Regional Trail and Bollinger Canyon Road in San Ramon, hosted in partnership with the city and Bishop Ranch from 7-10 a.m., and the other on the Iron Horse Trail in Danville behind Lunardi’s at 35 Railroad Ave. from 7-9 a.m.
Participants are encouraged to pledge to ride on May 18 in advance in order to secure a “digital goody bag” as well as a free tote bag that they can pick up from any of the energizer stations.
In addition to the return of the month’s signature event on May 18, the Tri-Valley will see other rides and classes aimed at preparing novice urban riders to commute on Bike to Work Day.
Thousands of Alameda County students were due to take part in this year’s Bike to School Day on May 11, according to the Alameda County Transportation Commission as part of its Safe Routes to Schools program. The effort’s aimed at promoting active transportation amongst students, also making its return in full force this year following COVID-19 closures over the past three years.
Earlier this month, Contra Costa students participated in National Bike and Roll to School Day on May 3, organized by StreetSmarts Diablo.
Dublin will host a two-day Urban Bicycling 101 class this weekend (May 13 and 14) at the city’s library at 200 Civic Plaza. The first day is set to be classroom-based, before participants practice their road skills starting at the library parking lot on day two. The workshop is set for 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Those who complete both days of the workshop will receive free bike lights.
Participants in both days of the two-day Urban Bicycling 101 workshop in Dublin on May 13 and May 14 will receive a free bike ride after completing the course. (Photo courtesy Bike East Bay)
Nearing the end of the month, Dublin officials are hosting a Bike to the Market Day on May 25, with $5 in “market money” being disbursed to two-wheeled visitors to the city’s Farmers Market at Emerald Glen Park between 4-5 p.m., as well as a group ride kicking off with music and water at 100 Civic Plaza at 5:30 p.m. and ending at the market.
More information on National Bike Month events, including Bike to Work Day in the Tri-Valley and greater East Bay, is available at bikeeastbay.org.