Events

Pasadena Bike Month is a month-long campaign of fun and healthy bicycle activities that Pasadena residents and visitors can experience in the month of May. Activities include group rides, social gatherings, a film screening, and guided tours. Pasadena Bike Month is made possible by the City of Pasadena, Day One, and Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition. Visit their website for the full calendar and to sign up for a ride.

Organizers have planned free activities for riders of all ages and abilities all month long. Helmets, bikes in good working order, and bike lights (for night events) are strongly encouraged. Highlights of Bike Month events include:

SUN MAY 05
NATIONAL RIDE A BIKE DAY
Celebrate National Ride a Bike Day by taking a spin on your bicycle. Explore wherever you'd like! 
Time: All day
Location: Anywhere!

SUN MAY 12
WOMEN OF PASADENA RIDE
Explore significant sites in women's history, discover the impactful Pasadena women who made a difference, and support women-owned businesses!
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Pasadena City Hall - 100 Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

WED MAY 15
RIDE OF SILENCE
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent, slow-paced ride in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.
Time: Meet at 6:00 PM; Roll Out at 7:00 PM
Location: Rose Bowl Parking Lot K (North End)

THU MAY 16
BIKE TO WORK DAY
Visit our Bike to Work Day rest stop at Pasadena City Hall to say hello and enjoy free refreshments to help fuel your ride, pick up some biking information, and some other free goodies. Remember, if you need to travel far, go multimodal. Metro buses and trains, Metrolink trains, and Pasadena Transit buses are free for bicyclists on Bike to Work Day.
Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Pasadena City Hall - 100 Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

SAT MAY 25
THE REMNANTS RIDE: RETRACING THE FORGOTTEN CYCLEWAY FROM PASADENA TO LOS ANGELES
Join us as we ride the length of the once-operational elevated cycling highway from the early 1900s, with key history and landmark stops.
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Sent upon RSVP

SUN MAY 26
PASADENA ICE CREAM RIDE
What’s better than riding bikes on a beautiful day in May? Riding bikes and eating ice cream! We’ll visit local purveyors of America’s favorite frozen treat and sample their offerings.
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Memorial Park - 85 E Holly Street, Pasadena, CA 91103

For a full list of events and details, visit www.bit.ly/BikeMonthPasadena

Bike Month Pasadena is organized by the City of Pasadena Department of Transportation, Day One, and Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition. Day One and partners Pasadena CSC are Pasadena-based community organizations working towards advocating for safe, inclusive, and healthy streets for all road users, regardless of mode and ability.