Long Beach will celebrate National Bike Month throughout May with a lineup of bike-related events to encourage residents to use their bicycles for both recreation and transportation.
According to the City of Long Beach, the city currently has more than 150 miles of bikeways, with plans to expand that number to 300 miles by 2040.
“National Bike Month is a great opportunity for residents to get outdoors, stay active and explore all that Long Beach has to offer,” Mayor Rex Richardson said in a public statement. “Long Beach continues to expand a network of bike-friendly streets that make it easier and safer for people of all ages to get around. I encourage our community to take part in events throughout May and experience how bicycling supports a healthier, more connected city.”
Upcoming events include:
- Pedal to the Metal May Ride: May 5 at 6:30 p.m. Moonlight Mash and ISM Brewing will host a group ride starting at ISM Brewing near Promenade and Third Street.
- Bike to Work Week Pop-Up: May 15 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Harvey Milk Promenade Park (185 E. Third St.). Commuters can stop by for bike safety gear and refreshments.
- MacArthur Park Community Bike Ride: May 16 at 10 a.m. A four-mile ride beginning at MacArthur Park will take participants past four Long Beach parks.
- Kidical Mass: May 17 at 11 a.m. A family-focused ride through Bixby Knolls will begin at Pixie Toys (3914 Atlantic Ave.).
- E-bike Demo Day: May 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at La Verne parking lot (5200 E. Ocean Blvd.). Attendees can test ride electric bicycles.
- Moonlight Mash: May 30 at 8 p.m. Riders will meet at Pedal Movement (223 E. First St.) for a nine-mile social bike ride through Long Beach followed by a beach gathering.
More information is available at longbeach.gov/bikemonth.
