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Bay Area Bike to Work Day and Bike to Wherever Days
Bay Area Bike to Work Day (BTWD) began 30 years ago in 1994 as a celebration of bicycles as a fun and healthy way to get to work, as well as an opportunity for those who don’t usually bike commute to try it out. It’s also a time to advocate for improved bicycle infrastructure and safety across the region.
After 2020, as fewer people were biking to work during the pandemic, the event expanded into Bike to Wherever Days for the whole month of May, encouraging riders to choose their bicycle for more of their transportation needs. Now Bay Area Bike to Wherever Days together with Bike to Work Day reflect the new hybrid model of work and life going forward. During the month of May, no matter where you need to go, we encourage you to bike to run errands, visit friends and family, ride recreationally, and to commute to work or school. Commit to your ride by signing the Pledge, and show off your pride by taking the Bay Area Bike Challenge!
Be sure to come out for Bay Area Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 16th to celebrate bicycling and to get your 2024 commemorative bag! Everyone on two wheels is welcome.
When are Bay Area Bike to Wherever Days 2024?
The entire month of May is Bay Area Bike to Wherever Days, and Bay Area Bike to Work Day will be held on Thursday, May 16th — not to be confused with National Bike to Work Day on Friday May 17. In the Bay Area, because so few people work in the office on Fridays, we celebrate on Thursday, but every day is a great day to ride!
Why Bike to Wherever?
More than one million Bay Area residents live within five miles of their workplaces, an ideal distance for bicycling. In these unusual times when so few people are going into their offices, we are encouraging people to bike to shop, run errands, etc. — a great way to get out of the house, get fresh air and exercise. In a world concerned with climate change, pollution, and congestion, the question should really be “Why not ride your bike?”
How do I participate?
We’re so glad you asked! There are so many ways to plug in, whether it’s in your home community or Bay Area-wide.
Pledge to Ride
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.
Bay Area Bike Challenge
Log your rides in May towards our collective goal of 30,000 miles for the 30th anniversary of Bike to Work Day as part of the Bay Area Bike Challenge. We can’t do it without you!
Bike Champion of the Year
Based on your nominations, each of the nine Bay Area Counties selects their own Bike Champion of the Year each year, recognized for their work in their local communities.