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Bike Month 2019

Join us for the 29th Annual SANDAG Bike to Work Day on 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.

Register for Bike to Work Day 2019. Bike to Work Day will be celebrated in the San Diego region on a Thursday again this year. Register for Bike to Work Day and join thousands of commuters as we GO by BIKE on the morning of Thursday, May 16.

When you register for Bike to Work Day, you can pick up a free t-shirt* at one of 100 pit stops throughout San Diego County from 6 to 9 a.m. Register by April 14 to be automatically entered to win a $500 gift certificate to Moment Bicycles!

*Participants must present their registration confirmation email to be scanned at a pit stop to claim their free t-shirt. T-shirts are on a first-come, first-served basis and registration does not guarantee a preferred size.

Apply to host a pit stop. Pit stops are a great way for organizations to get involved on Bike to Work Day. They offer fun breaks for new and experienced bike riders to rest and pick up a FREE t-shirt, snacks, and encouragement.

Organizations interested in hosting a 2019 pit stop will need to complete an online application, which will be evaluated based on set criteria. Applications will be accepted through Friday, March 22, 2019. A total of 100 pit stops will be awarded by April 5.

Bike to Work classes and events. Employers - get your employees ready for Bike to Work Day by taking advantage of FREE bike services offered by SANDAG iCommute. Register for a free, on-site bike education class to get employees comfortable with riding. Participating employees can even receive free bike safety checks. Register for a free bike class.

Feel safe and comfortable when you GO by BIKE on Bike to Work Day. Check our events calendar for upcoming bike safety classes hosted by industry experts and be in the know on key bike safety and security tips. 

2019 GO by BIKE Mini-Grant program. In support of the 29th Annual SANDAG Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 16, 2019 and National Bike Month in May, the SANDAG GO by BIKE and iCommute teams have awarded mini-grants to 20 organizations for programs or projects that promote biking through outreach and education this March through June. Stay tuned to learn more about how you can participate in the recipients’ programs and events, which will all be open to the public.

Bike to Work Day 2018. More than 10,950 visits at 100 pit stops were recorded on Bike to Work Day 2018. 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, bike safety tips, secure bike parking, information about taking your bike on transit, 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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