Rediscover the glee and excitement of riding a bike! Leave the car at home and see the city on two wheels during Pasadena Bike Month, from Saturday, May 3 through Saturday, May 31, 2025. The City of Pasadena Department of Transportation organizes Pasadena Bike Month with community partners Day One and Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition. This fun annual event returns to celebrate bicycling as a safe, healthy, and sustainable way to get around town.
Organizers have planned free activities all month long for riders of all ages and abilities. Helmets (required for youth under 18 and recommend for all ages), bikes in good working order, and bike lights (for night events) are strongly encouraged.
“The City is pleased to once again support Bike Month which is a great opportunity for residents and visitors to see, hear, taste and feel all that Pasadena has to offer while riding a bicycle,” says Pasadena Department of Transportation Director Joaquin Siques. He adds, “This year we’re excited to include an E-bike Expo for the second time as well as bike education events and family oriented rides in partnership with the Pasadena Public Library and the Parks Recreation and Community Services Department.”
Highlights of Bike Month events include but are not limited to:
National Ride a Bike Day on Sunday, May 4:
Celebrate National Ride a Bike Day and go for a bike ride. Enjoy special deals being offered by local Pasadena businesses.
Beginner’s Bagel Ride on Sunday, May 4, Caltech (1200 E. California Blvd.)
8:30 a.m.:
Go on an easy-paced bike ride for beginners and practice riding on city streets. Oh, and eat bagels.
National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 7:
Celebrate National Bike to School Day and ride to school with your kid(s)!
All-New Pasadena Public Art Ride on Saturday, May 10, Robinson Memorial near Pasadena City Hall 9 a.m. to Noon:
Join City of Pasadena Arts and Culture staff and Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition as we ride to visit some locations of Pasadena’s newest public art along with older artwork you’ve probably never seen before.
Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 15, Pasadena City Hall 7 to 10 a.m.:
Visit City Hall, get some snacks and say hello as you bike to work with thousands of other people across LA County and the US.
Kid’s Bike Festival and Ride on Saturday, May 17, Pasadena Hastings Branch Library 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.:
Kids get crafty with your bikes and helmets, get a bike safety check and go on a ride.
Greenways Ride with Council Members Jason Lyon and Rick Cole on Saturday, May 17, Playhouse Village Park, 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Join us for a bike ride to learn about the Pasadena Greenways and future bicycle and pedestrian safety projects!
Pasadena E-bike Expo – 2nd Year! on Sunday May 18, Rose Bowl Area H
10 a.m. to 1 p.m:
See and test ride electric bikes from seven local bike shops, all in one place.
Family Fun Day and Family Ride on Saturday, May 24, La Pintoresca Park 3 p.m.:
Closing out the annual Family Fun Day at La Pintoresca enjoy a short, casual neighborhood roll with neighbors and friends.
Space Ride on Sunday, May 25, Caltech (1200 E. California Blvd.) 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.:
Bike tour of Pasadena’s history and contributions in space exploration, astronomy, and astrophysics.
Kids Bike Skills Clinic on Sunday, May 25, Robinson Park 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.:
Kids can learn basic bike handling skills guided by certified instructors.
Pie and Ice Cream are Friends Ride on Saturday, May 31. Time and Location Forthcoming Please Check Website for Updates:
Back by popular demand, we’ll be riding bikes and eating ice cream – and pie too! We’ll visit local purveyors of America’s favorite frozen and baked treats and sample their offerings.
In addition to City sponsored events local Pasadena bicycle shops will be hosting rides and educational classes all month long. For a full list of events and registration details, visit bit.ly/PasadenaBikeMonth
About the Partners:
Bike Month Pasadena is organized by the City of Pasadena Department of Transportation supported by Day One and Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition. Day One and partners Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition are working towards advocating for safe, inclusive, and healthy streets for all road users, regardless of mode and ability.
For more information, contact Scott Johnson at scjohnson@cityofpasadena.net
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