Click the “Bike Month” drop down on the menu bar for more info and where we keep the updated list of participating businesses and specials. Click HERE to view where events are added in the May Bike Month calendar
May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling” and encourage more folks to giving biking a try.
It’s a celebration of bikes; a reminder to get rolling again; a gateway to riding more often; a time to evangelize the beauty of bikes; and much, much more.
Whether you bike to work or school; ride to save money or time; pump those pedals to preserve your health or the environment; or simply to explore your community, National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. The momentum is building: With growing cultural awareness around health and wellness, sustainability and economic savings, bicycling is being seen by new and broader audiences as a simple solution to many complex problems, from reducing obesity rates to increasing mobility options. This year, we want to hear from you. What’s your why? With so many reasons to ride, what’s yours? Use the hashtags #WhyIRide and #BikeLocalSM #BikeMonthSM #GoSaMo on social media and also tag @SMSpoke @BikeLeague!
Each year the number and diversity of Bike Month celebrations continues to grow, accelerating the momentum around bicycling nationwide.
We are getting ready and gathering Bike Month Promotions and Virtual Activities to share for Bike Month Santa Monica 2021! #BikeThere #BikeMonthSM #GoSaMo #BikeLocalSM #WhyIRide
May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to giving biking a try.
It’s a celebration of bikes; a reminder to get rolling again; a gateway to riding more often; a time to evangelize the beauty of bikes; and much, much more.
Whether you bike to work or school; ride to save money or time; pump those pedals to preserve your health or the environment; or simply to explore your community, National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. The momentum is building: With growing cultural awareness around health and wellness, sustainability and economic savings, bicycling is being seen by new and broader audiences as a simple solution to many complex problems, from reducing obesity rates to increasing mobility options. This year, we want to hear from you. What’s your “why?” With so many reasons to ride, what’s yours? Use the hashtags #WhyIRide and #BikeLocalSM #BikeMonthSM on social media and also tag @SMSpoke @BikeLeague!
Each year the number and diversity of Bike Month celebrations continues to grow, accelerating the momentum around bicycling nationwide.
The City of Santa Monica is expanding its green lane network by installing 19 miles of new green bicycle lanes at various locations throughout the city. Free ride time on Breeze for this event – click HERE for more info.
2019, Santa Monica Bike Month & Bike to Work Day Pit Stop Map:
City of Santa Monica, 7:30am – 9:00am – the grand-daddy of all local Bike to Work Pit Stops! Santa Monica City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Live Music by Sunny War & DJ Mayo, giveaways, Bike Swag, Free Food, City Bike Info and lots of fun with other bike commuters! Organized by City of Santa Monica in partnership with METRO and Santa Monica Spoke. https://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Transportation/Bicyclists/
Crossroads School Arts & Sciences 7:00am – 8:00am, 1748 21st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 In front of a brick building – BIg blue canopy with tables. Water, snacks, giveaways, raffle
Snyder Diamond 7:00am – 9:00am, Front of 1399 Olympic Blvd. / 14th Street Water, juice and snacks, Giveaways
Moore Ruble Yudell 7:00am – 9:00am, 933 Pico Boulevard — Pit Stop on the northwest corner of 10th and Pico. fruit and granola bars – and enthusiasm! www.moorerubleyudell.com
Heal the Bay 7:00am – 9:30am, North West corner of 9th Street and Broadway, in front of PONO Burger (829 Broadway) Free Reusable Cup Giveaway until supplies last. Coffee & light refreshments, Prizes www.healthebay.org
Santa Monica Family YMCA 7:00am – 10:00am, 6th and Santa Monica Blvd Pitstop fun and giveaways
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. 7:30am – 9:30am, 520 Broadway – Corner of 6th and Broadway Gift Cards and Snacks www.downtownsm.com
The Bike Center 7:30am – 10:30am, 1555 2nd St (corner of 2nd St & Colorado Ave) Live DJ + breakfast burritos for the first 50 people who visit our pit stop https://thebikecenter.com
Helen’s Cycles (Thursday & Friday) 8:00am – 10:30am, front of our store – 2501 Broadway Food, Drinks, Nutrition, support
Boston Properties and BIRD 8:00am -10:30am, Colorado Center, at 2500 Broadway (at 25th Street) Stop by on your bike for music, breakfast bites, coffee, snacks, water & giveaways!
MId-day pitstop —— Funnel Mill Rare Coffee and Tea noon – 2pm, corner of Broadway and 10th street Water, hot/cold coffee and Tea www.funnelmill.com
* Bike Month Specials offered during the all of May
The Gallery Food Hall — 10% discount when you mention #BikeMonthSM or #BikeLocal at Azule, Paperboy and Voltaggio Brothers’ STRFSH Third Street Promenade’s Premier Dining Collective is next to the famed Criterion Theater, the two-level space was overhauled in 2015-16 to create The Gallery, a state-of-the-art marquee food hall featuring unique, neighborhood-serving restaurants and a mix of indoor and outdoor dining space, including the Promenade’s only elevated dining deck. More info HERE
Pilatesmith — Pilatesmith is a new Pilates studio in Santa Monica and is excited to participate in Bike Month this year! Along with a pit stop they’re hosting on Bike to Work Day, all month long you can get $10 off a monthly membership or pack of workouts when you bike to Pilatesmith and purchase!Pilatesmith is a big believer of getting out of your car and on your feet – they encourage their Smiths to walk or bike to workout with a “Scoot, Spin, or Stroll†loyalty program.
Bike Share Connect — Free Ride* time all day May 16th , Bike to Work Day. *out of hub fees still apply — Discounted membership prices all of May. Sign up as usual! (Web buttons may read regular price but will charge promo rate) Promo rates good until end of May only. •Annual membership is now $54.75 (15¢/day) •Monthly is $6.20 (20¢/day) •Bike Share For All is $4.65 (15¢/day •Student is $4.65 (15¢/day)
Big Blue Bus – — Extend your commuting possibilities – Ride for free May 16th , Bike to Work Day. Join BBB and all the local bicycle commuters to celebrate Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 16. Bring your bike, folding bike or helmet on board a Big Blue Bus and you ride for FREE. You heard that right!
Orchestra Santa Monica — Orchestra Santa Monica Presents its â€Bohemian Rhapsodies†Concert Sunday, May 26, 2019 Santa Monica Spoke and our cycling community are invited to to attend this performance and a special offer saving $5-$10 per ticket. Click HERE to access this special on-line-only ticket offer. — During Bike Month events we will be giving away 4 complimentary tickets to this concert — courtesy of Santa Monica Orchestra.
Santa Monica Chamber — On social media use the tag #SMChamber in addition to #BikeMonthSM #BikeLocalSM and you will get free entry into the SM Chamber’s Biz@Sunset events on either 5/15 or 6/25. The Chamber will contact you via social media you post on to give you a code to get the ticket. May 15th Biz@Sunset celebrates Santa Monica’s Most Loved Businesses over drinks and small bites. This is a great way to connect and network within the local business community.
The City of Santa Monica is expanding its green lane network by installing 19 miles of new green bicycle lanes at various locations throughout the city. Free ride time on Breeze for this event – click HERE for more info.
Stay up to date on Bike Month Events, Promotion or Bike to Work Day Pitstop or HandleBar Happy Hour #HBHH on our Calendar! New events still being added!
2019, Santa Monica Bike Month & Bike to Work Day Pit Stop Map:
note: if you know of other Pit Stops not listed – lets us know and we will add them!
Pit Stops on Thursday May 16th
Pilatesmith* 8:00am -10am, At Pilatesmith at 2110 Main St, Santa Monica Stop by Pilatesmith for some cool hydration and a free core workout! We’ll have cold drinks from our friends at RECOVƎR 180 and offer you a 5-minute Mat Pilates core workout so you start your day feeling fresh and strong! And ask any of our team members about our intro offers! http://pilatesmithstudio.com
Helen’s Cycles – Thursday & Friday 8:00am – 10:30am, front of our store – 2501 Broadway Food, Drinks, Nutrition, support
Tradesy, Inc. 8:30am – 10:00am, 1217 2nd Street Drinks, water, coffee, donuts, music (a DJ) and cool Tradesy swag give-aways. http://tradesy.com
Gelson’s Market 9:00am – 11:00am, 2627 Lincoln Blvd. Santa Monica We will have water, snacks, and giveaways. http://Gelsons.com
Afternoon pitstops ——
Montalba Architects 4:00pm – 5:30pm – 26th/ Bergamot Metro Platform Bike Month materials, swag, Vitamin Water and Lara Bars www.montalbaarchitects.com/
Pedal 4 the Planet – Global Green 4:00pm – 5:00pm – Flywheel 520 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Pedal 4 the Planet – Charity spin ride at Flywheel Santa Monica on May 16th. It’s a 45 Free spin class followed by a happy hour and fun raffle! https://www.mixr.net/mixr/pedal-4-the-planet-flywheel-santa-monica/
Pit Stops on Friday May 17th
City of Santa Monica, 7:30am – 9:00am – the grand-daddy of all local Bike to Work Pit Stops! Santa Monica City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Live Music by Sunny War & DJ Mayo, giveaways, Bike Swag, Free Food, City Bike Info and lots of fun with other bike commuters! Organized by City of Santa Monica in partnership with METRO and Santa Monica Spoke. https://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Transportation/Bicyclists/
Crossroads School Arts & Sciences 7:00am – 8:00am, 1748 21st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 In front of a brick building – BIg blue canopy with tables. Water, snacks, giveaways, raffle
Snyder Diamond 7:00am – 9:00am, Front of 1399 Olympic Blvd. / 14th Street Water, juice and snacks, Giveaways
Moore Ruble Yudell 7:00am – 9:00am, 933 Pico Boulevard — Pit Stop on the northwest corner of 10th and Pico. fruit and granola bars – and enthusiasm! www.moorerubleyudell.com
Heal the Bay 7:00am – 9:30am, North West corner of 9th Street and Broadway, in front of PONO Burger (829 Broadway) Free Reusable Cup Giveaway until supplies last. Coffee & light refreshments, Prizes www.healthebay.org
Santa Monica Family YMCA 7:00am – 10:00am, 6th and Santa Monica Blvd Pitstop fun and giveaways
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. 7:30am – 9:30am, 520 Broadway – Corner of 6th and Broadway Gift Cards and Snacks www.downtownsm.com
The Bike Center 7:30am – 10:30am, 1555 2nd St (corner of 2nd St & Colorado Ave) Live DJ + breakfast burritos for the first 50 people who visit our pit stop https://thebikecenter.com
Helen’s Cycles (Thursday & Friday)8:00am – 10:30am, front of our store – 2501 Broadway Food, Drinks, Nutrition, support
Boston Properties and BIRD 8:00am -10:30am, Colorado Center, at 2500 Broadway (at 25th Street) Stop by on your bike for music, breakfast bites, coffee, snacks, water & giveaways!
Afternoon pitstops ——
Funnel Mill Rare Coffee and Tea noon – 2pm, corner of Broadway and 10th street Water, hot/cold coffee and Tea www.funnelmill.com
* Bike Month Specials offered during the all of May
The Gallery Food Hall — 10% discount when you mention #BikeMonthSM or #BikeLocal at Azule, Paperboy and Voltaggio Brothers’ STRFSH Third Street Promenade’s Premier Dining Collective is next to the famed Criterion Theater, the two-level space was overhauled in 2015-16 to create The Gallery, a state-of-the-art marquee food hall featuring unique, neighborhood-serving restaurants and a mix of indoor and outdoor dining space, including the Promenade’s only elevated dining deck. More info HERE
Pilatesmith — Pilatesmith is a new Pilates studio in Santa Monica and is excited to participate in Bike Month this year! Along with a pit stop they’re hosting on Bike to Work Day, all month long you can get $10 off a monthly membership or pack of workouts when you bike to Pilatesmith and purchase!Pilatesmith is a big believer of getting out of your car and on your feet – they encourage their Smiths to walk or bike to workout with a “Scoot, Spin, or Stroll†loyalty program.
Bike Share Connect — Free Ride* time all day May 16th , Bike to Work Day. *out of hub fees still apply — Discounted membership prices all of May. Sign up as usual! (Web buttons may read regular price but will charge promo rate) Promo rates good until end of May only. •Annual membership is now $54.75 (15¢/day) •Monthly is $6.20 (20¢/day) •Bike Share For All is $4.65 (15¢/day •Student is $4.65 (15¢/day)
Big Blue Bus – — Extend your commuting possibilities – Ride for free May 16th , Bike to Work Day. Join BBB and all the local bicycle commuters to celebrate Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 16. Bring your bike, folding bike or helmet on board a Big Blue Bus and you ride for FREE. You heard that right!
Orchestra Santa Monica — Orchestra Santa Monica Presents its â€Bohemian Rhapsodies†Concert Sunday, May 26, 2019 Santa Monica Spoke and our cycling community are invited to to attend this performance and a special offer saving $5-$10 per ticket. Click HERE to access this special on-line-only ticket offer. — During Bike Month events we will be giving away 4 complimentary tickets to this concert — courtesy of Santa Monica Orchestra.
Santa Monica Chamber — On social media use the tag #SMChamber in addition to #BikeMonthSM #BikeLocalSM and you will get free entry into the SM Chamber’s Biz@Sunset events on either 5/15 or 6/25. The Chamber will contact you via social media you post on to give you a code to get the ticket. May 15th Biz@Sunset celebrates Santa Monica’s Most Loved Businesses over drinks and small bites. This is a great way to connect and network within the local business community.
Today is National Bike to School Day – and all week in Santa Monica we celebrate with Bike it! Walk it! Bus it! or Scoot it!
The City of Santa Monica’s semi-annual Bike It! Walk It! Bus It! week encourages kids to be active, by getting to school using alternative modes of transportation. National Bike to School Day is today Wednesday, May 8th…
