Bike to Work/Wherever Day 2025
Commute.org proudly announces its sponsorship and participation in Bay Area Bike to Work/Wherever Days, May 15-17, 2025 and National Bike Month (May). Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) is the lead organization in San Mateo County and Commute.org is proud to support their efforts.
National Bike Month is celebrated in San Mateo County with the popular “Bike to Work/Wherever Day” event on the third Thursday of the month, May 15th this year. The fun continues with Bike to Wherever Days on Friday and Saturday May 16-17, with more events and Energizer Stations for riders across the county.
Read on for your one-stop shop for everything bike-related in San Mateo County.
Bike Rewards
Commute.org invites anyone who lives or works in San Mateo County to create a free account on CommuteStar, Commute.org’s easy to use app and online tool, and log their bicycle commutes. Get $25 for every 10 bike commutes up to 4 times a year.
Commuter Challenge
Pledge to bike (or walk, take transit, carpool, or vanpool) in April and May for a chance to win fabulous grand prizes. Log trips in May for a chance to win additional weekly Commuter Challenge prizes.
Pledge to Ride
People biking have even more chances to win prizes if they participate in SVBC’s pledge to ride, which also takes place in May. By pledging to ride, participants can pick up a sought-after bike bag and exclusive Commute.org swag and have the chance to win additional prizes.
Energizer Stations
Bay Area Bike to Work Day (BTWD) is May 15th. Ride past an Energizer Station (find one near you!) this BTWD to snag exclusive swag.
Events
As part of its commitment to bicycling as a mode of transportation, SVBC will connect riders with classes, fun rides and events across the region to help cyclists find inspiration, pedal safely, build relationships and communities, find new routes, and make joyful use of bicycles in their lives. Check out a full calendar here.
Countywide, Free, Adult Bike Education
New in 2025, Commute.org is offering free, public, adult bike education classes, sponsored by the City and County Association of Governments and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority, in partnership with SVBC. Check out the schedule of classes online.
Upcoming classes include:
- May 11, 10 – 11 am – Bicycle Security (online) – Register
- May 13, 6-9 pm – Smart Cycling, Part 1 (online) – Register
- May 24, 10 am – 1 pm – Smart Cycling, Part 1 (online) – Register
- June 1, 10 am – 12 pm – Intro to e-bikes (in person @ Jennings Pavilion, 150 Watkins Avenue Atherton) – Register
Bike Champion of the Year
Part of Bike Month includes recognizing a dedicated bicyclist who inspires others. Adina Levin, Executive Director of Seamless Bay Area and lifelong bicyclist, has been chosen as San Mateo County’s 2025 Bike Champion of the Year. Adina Levin is a steward for active transportation both professionally and personally. Nominated because she, “always takes her bicycle as she traverses the Bay Area,” she rides to get to the bus or train, to run errands, and occasional rides for fun.
She was influenced at an early age by her father, who commuted by bike to his research lab, and since then bicycling has been a part of her daily life. As a child, she remembers proudly cycling to the grocery store to pick up a gallon of milk for the family and carrying it in a front basket. Today Adina is the Executive Director of Seamless Bay Area where she works to engage people in the region and the state to secure a seamless network of transit and active transportation that is accessible to all.
Press Release & Media Toolkit
Read/download Commute.org’s 2025 Bike to Work/Wherever Day Press Release here.
If you are looking to promote Bike to Work/Wherever Days, check out SVBC’s media toolkit.
