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Bike Month 2019

Bike to Work Day is Thursday, May 16, 2019!  

Bike to Work Day is a nationally recognized event celebrated annually in May. Since May is also National Bike Month, San Diegans have opportunities to GO by BIKE all month long. Bike Month 2019 supports biking as an everyday, environmentally friendly, cost-saving commute choice.  

2019 GO by BIKE Mini-Grant program. In support of the San Diego Regional Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 16, 2019 and National Bike Month in May, the SANDAG GO by BIKE and iCommute teams are offering grants of up to $3,000 for programs or projects that promote biking through outreach and education. $60,000 in grant funding is available.

The application for the 2019 GO by BIKE Mini-Grants has closed. Successful applicants will be notified by January 31, 2019. For questions, please contact iCommuteGrants@sandag.org.

Bike to Work Day 2018. More than 10,950 visits at 100 pit stops were recorded on Bike to Work Day, Thursday, May 17. Hundreds of volunteers staffed pit stops throughout the region for participants to rest, enjoy refreshments, and pick up a free commemorative t-shirt. Photos of the event can be found on the iCommute Facebook Page. 

GO by BIKE all year long. The fun doesn't stop after Bike to Work Day! Check out our events calendar for fun, family-friendly bike events throughout Bike Month in your local community. With more than 1,570 miles of bikeways in the San Diego region, you can get almost anywhere by riding a bike. Check out plans for new bikeways at GObyBIKEsd.com. iCommute can help you get started with riding tips, information about taking your bike on transit, bike safety tips, and more. Chart your course using the San Diego Regional Bike Map.

For additional information, call 511 and say “iCommute” or email iCommute@sandag.org.

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