May is Bike Month and we celebrate it with Bike to Wherever Days May 15 to 17. Pre-pandemic, Bike to Work Day was a celebration of bicycling with the opportunity for those who don't usually bike to give it a try once for their commute. The celebration has evolved into Bike to Wherever Days to encourage the community to ride for errands, visit friends and family, commute to school and work, and ride recreationally.
Gear Up for 2025 BTWD
SVBC’s group bike rides are free and open to all. We ride at a casual pace, and our trained ride leaders develop your skill and build your confidence in urban biking.
No matter which level are you at—new to bikes or experienced rider—we have classes to help you become more confident and capable with bikes.
Volunteering is an easy way to make bicycling better and help save our world. SVBC has many volunteer opportunities!
Sponsor 2025 BTWD
Become a 2025 Bike to Wherever Days & Bike Month Sponsor
Support 2025 BTWD! We can’t do it without Sponsors
For information, contact violeta@bikesiliconvalley.org.
BTWD is the region’s signature event designed to engage and introduce people to the benefits of bicycling for daily use. The event provides an inviting opportunity to embrace bike riding as a sustainable commuting option and a way to improve health, wellness, and reduce traffic congestion. A positive experience on BTWD inspires new bike riders to continue the habit year-round. We have a month-long program to spread bicycling love and awareness by organizing classes and social rides to parks, shops, libraries, and other destinations. Highlighting bicycling as a practical, traffic-free alternative to driving, and a fun way to get around, especially since it can replace the typical 5-mile car trips.
Sponsoring an SVBC event is a wonderful way to contribute to a safer, healthier, friendlier, more efficient, more economical, less congested, and less polluted community. It also allows you to communicate your company’s commitment to these values as sponsors are recognized in a variety of ways before, during, and after each event.
An excellent opportunity to showcase your logo to the larger community on beloved canvas bags, t-shirts, and posters. Sponsors are also gratefully acknowledged on our website, in emails, press releases, and via social media channels.
Want to get involved?
Host an Energizer Station to support local riders!
These are destinations and way stations during Bike to Wherever Days that encourage people to ride a bike by giving them support, food, drinks, handouts, collectable BTWD bags.
You can see a map of both county’s 2024 Energizer Stations in the recap section below.
2024 BTWD Recap
30th Anniversary
Pedal Power: Celebrating 30 Years of Bike to Wherever Days!
A big thank you to all Pledge to Ride and Bay Area Bike Challenge participants, Energizer Station hosts, donors, and sponsors!
Thank you for donating your photos to SVBC! Check them out below.
2024 Energizer Stations
Energizer Stations in Santa Clara & San Mateo Counties on May 16, 17, and 18!
Thursday, May 16, 2024 is the 30th anniversary of Bike to Work Day! All nine Bay Area counties have energizer stations handing out commemorative bags, treats, and more.
2024 Commemorative Swag
The 2024 BTWD totes, jerseys and t-shirts are sought-after 30th anniversary swag! Limited quantities and sizes are available. First come, first served. Items must be picked up in person.
Email us to place the order.
BTWD Tote
Donate $35 or more gets a BTWD tote
Jersey
Donate $135 or more gets a Jersey
(men and women, various sizes)
Jersey sizing chart can be found here or try the size recommendation service. Buy accordingly, there are NO refunds or exchanges.
T-Shirt
Donate $30 or more gets a t-shirt
(unisex, various sizes)
2024 Sponsors/Partners Swag
Check out what our sponsors and partners prepared for you.
Rewards for commuting by bike and transit, cool maps, 20% off at Sports Basement, Guaranteed Rides Home in Santa Clara County by VTA and San Mateo County by Commute.org, Caltrain Bike Hub with Fast Bike Repairs, and 10% off on Parts & Accessories
On-Demand BicyFree unlock codes from Lyft, and more. More surprises coming soon — keep checking back!
Meet Your 2024 Bike Champions!
Every year, each of the nine Bay Area Counties selects their own Bike Champion of the Year. These champions are recognized for their dedication to promoting bicycling as a primary mode of transportation and for their ability to inspire others in their local communities.
Congratulations to the Bay Area Bike Champions of the Year!
Find and celebrate the amazing riders and advocates below.
Jordan Moldow,
Santa Clara County
Jordan's work in the community has contributed significantly to bike advocacy. A notable example is Jordan's involvement in addressing the overlooked issue of trash obstructing bike lanes in San Jose. After noticing that waste management audits failed to acknowledge this as a problem, Jordan mobilized fellow cyclists—including some from SVBC's San Jose Local Team—to speak at city council meetings.
Max Cohen,
San Mateo County
Max Cohen is shifting gears in community development and bicycle advocacy in the scenic stretches between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay. His commitment to making biking comfortable and accessible for all marks him as a local business owner, a community visionary, and a champion of bicyclists everywhere.
Congratulations to the 2024 Bike Champion of the Year award winners!
2024 Photo Gallery
Donate 2024 BTWD Photos
We continue to collect photos from the 2024 Bike to Wherever Days activities. Please upload to donate your photos!
Many thanks to the 2024
Bike to Wherever Days Sponsors!
This program wouldn't be possible without the support of Sponsors, Donors, and Volunteers like you!
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