Published on May 04, 2026
The month-long celebration of National Bike Month showcases the many benefits to bicycling including increased exercise, less congestion, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality. May is a great time to commit to biking more to daily destinations or try biking for the first time.
The City of Menlo Park is partnering with Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition to celebrate Bike to Wherever Days, from May 14 to 16. This event encourages people to ride their bikes to work, errands, recreation, visiting friends and family and other everyday destinations.
Thursday, May 14, is Bike to Work Day. To celebrate, the City of Menlo Park will be hosting five energizer stations from 7 to 10 a.m. There will be snacks, water and bicycling accessories to support and encourage people biking.
Other energizer stations will also be hosted throughout the Bay Area by the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition and partner agencies. Fill out the Pledge to Ride stating you will ride a bike sometime in May to receive a free canvas Bike to Wherever Day bag. Participants can fill out the Pledge to Ride ahead of time or at an energizer station.
Why bike? View these 35 great reasons to bike this May and year-round.