May is Bike Month—a time to celebrate cycling, community, and the ongoing movement for safer streets across the San Gabriel Valley.

ActiveSGV started 15 years ago as a small Facebook group of local cyclists and neighbors organizing for safer places to ride. Today, we’re a regional nonprofit still rooted in that same mission. Bikes are at the heart of what we do, and this month, we’re inviting you to ride with us, speak up for safer streets, and take action in your neighborhood.

Join Us for a Ride

We’ve got a great lineup of community rides this May—whether you’re new to biking, ride every day, or just want to explore your neighborhood on two wheels:

• Easy Access Ride
  Accessible and inclusive rides for people of all abilities.
  Date: Saturday, May 3 | 8 AM - 11:30 AM
  Sign-Up: bit.ly/easyaccess5325
• Merced Avenue Greenway Ride
  Ride along the future site of the Merced Avenue Greenway and learn about upcoming improvements.
  Date: Saturday, May 10 | 10 AM - 1:00 PM
  Sign-Up: bit.ly/bikesboats

• Easy Access: Ride to Cultiva LA Farms in South El Monte‍
  Explore the Emerald Necklace network and enjoy food tastings at Cultiva LA.
  Date: Saturday, May 17 | 8 AM - 11:30 AM
  Sign-Up: bit.ly/easyaccess51725

• Mission at Twilight Exploratory Ride
  Enjoy the Mission at Twilight Route before our Active Streets event.
  Date: Saturday, May 31 | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  Sign-Up: bit.ly/4ctlkb0

Keep an eye on our activesgv.org and our social media for more ride announcements all month long.

Bike Month Events Near You

• Pasadena Bike Month
  Our neighbors in Pasadena are hosting a full calendar of bike activities.
  More Information: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/city-manager/news/ride-into-may-pasadena-bike-month-2025/
  
  
• City of Bell Open Streets – Saturday, May 4
  A car-free celebration with space to bike, walk, and roll freely.
  More Information: https://www.instagram.com/p/DICfs2ZOk8-/?img_index=1
  
  
• CicLAvia – Pico Union – Sunday, May 18
  Explore Pico Union on open streets during this CicLAvia event.
  More Information: https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclamini_pico_union25 

Volunteer + Advocate

Make a lasting impact by joining these Bike Month volunteer and advocacy opportunities:

• Merced Avenue Stormwater Capture Project Workshops
  Advocate for bike infrastructure and safer streets in South El Monte.
  Date: Monday, May 6 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Sign-Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/merced-stormwater-capture-project-community-workshop-tickets-1324601351299?aff=erelpanelorg
  
  
• Merced Avenue Greenway Clean-Up – Saturday, May 17
  Help clean and prepare the future Merced Avenue Greenway!
    Date: Saturday, May 17 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Sign-Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/merced-ave-greenway-community-beautification-event-tickets-1235117181739?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Let’s Ride Together

Whether you’re volunteering, riding solo, or rolling with friends, you’re helping move our region toward streets that are safer, more sustainable, and more connected.

Happy Bike Month from all of us at ActiveSGV—let’s keep the wheels turning!