May is Bike Month
May is just around the corner, meaning it’s time to sign-up for May is Bike Month. Join a team for your workplace, school, organization, or faith community! Register Here!
There will be lots of events for you to participate in or help out with. Get outside, get some exercise, and have fun!
2015 May is Bike Month Events
April 22 – Patwin Elementary Bike Rodeo
For more information or to volunteer davisbicycles.org
April 27 – Make California the #1 Bike Friendly State
Free talk by Charlie Gandy of the California Bike Coalition. Presented by Davis Bicycles! at the US Bicycling Hall of Fame, 303 3rd Street from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
April 29 – North Davis Elementary Bike Rodeo
For more information or to volunteer www.davisbicycles.org
May 1 – First Bike Lane Sign Dedication
US Bicycling Hall of Fame, 303 3rd Street at 3:30 p.m.
May 2 – UC Davis Bike Auction
Pavilion Parking Structure, viewing starts at 8:00 a.m., auction at 9:00 a.m. More information at taps.ucdavis.edu/bicycle/auctions
May 2 – Cycle de Mayo
Ride from Davis or Woodland and meet at Plainfield Station, benefits The Center for Families. Details and registration at cycledemayo15.brownpapertickets.com
May 3 – Loopalooza
A family-oriented bike ride showcasing the Davis Bike Loop’s proximity to schools. 9 stations located around the Bike Loop will host fun and educational activities like coloring, a safety skills course, and water games. Start at any station to obtain a passport. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. More information at davisbicycles.org/Loopalooza
May 6 – Bike to School Day
More information at street-smarts.cityofdavis.org
May 8 – Downtown Bike ArtAbout
An evening of open galleries and artists’ receptions at businesses, galleries and other art-friendly locations in Downtown Davis and beyond. Starts at 5:00 p.m. – More information at davisdowntown.com
May 10 – Amgen Tour of California
Professional racers will ride through Davis around 2:20 p.m. on their way to Sacramento. Route: Riders will enter Davis from the south on Mace Boulevard, following Mace Boulevard to Covell Boulevard, then turn north onto Pole Line Road toward Woodland. More information at www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/stages/stage-1
May 13 – Pioneer Elementary Bike Rodeo
For more information or to volunteer davisbicycles.org
May 14 – Bike Commuter Breakfast
Free food & beverages for bike commuters from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. in Central Park, 3rd & C Streets. Free T-shirts for May is Bike Month registrants. More information at mayisbikemonth.com
May 14 – Celebrate Davis
Displays, food, fun zone, music, and fireworks. Community Park, F Street at Covell Boulevard, 4:30 to 9:15 p.m. More information at davischamber.com/celebrate-davis.html
May 14 – Capitol BikeFest
Displays, information, music, and advocacy. West side of the State Capitol in Sacramento, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
May 15 – National Bike to Work Day
May 16 – Davis Double Century
46th annual 200 miles in one day tour. Start/Finish at the US Bicycling Hall of Fame, 3rd & B Streets, 5:15 a.m. until midnight. Details and registration at davisbikeclub.org/annual_events/davis_double_century
May 20 – Ride of Silence
A casual ride to honor those we have lost. Meet at Veterans Memorial Center, 203 E. 14th Street at 7:00 p.m. – Details at davisbikeclub.org
May 27 – Birch Lane Elementary Bike Rodeo
For more information or to volunteer davisbicycles.org
May 30 – 6th Annual Tour de Cluck
A fun, chicken-centric, bike tour of coops throughout Davis, Kick-off event in Central Park at 9:00 a.m. Details and registration at tourdecluck.org
