Bike Week

Bike Week 2014 (May 5-11)

Bike Week is San Benito County’s annual May promotion to encourage residents of all ages to ride their bicycles as a means of reducing traffic congestion and air pollution from vehicle emissions. During Bike Week, residents are encouraged to participate in Bike to School Day and Bike to Work Day. View details below.

MONDAY, MAY 5TH

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by riding your bike!

THURDAY, MAY 8TH

BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY

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Bike to School Day, held on Thursday, May 8th, encourages students to ride their bicycles to school. This program aims to motivate students to bike to school by providing a free breakfast, peer support, and prizes. By encouraging students to safely ride to and from school, San Benito RideShare strives to reduce childhood obesity, traffic at school sites, and greenhouse gas emissions.

 

Register for Bike to School Day

Authorization from the school Principal is required in order to submit this form. Schools must be registered by May 2, 2014.

FREE BREAKFAST!

(locations to be announced)

 

VIEW BIKEWAY MAPS:

 

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BIKE TO WORK DAY

Bike to Work Day, held on Thursday, May 8th, encourages residents to leave their car at home and commute by bicycle. Bike To Work Day is fun, saves energy, protects the environment, and helps you to keep fit. Participants that ride their bicycle to work receive a free breakfast at any designated breakfast location.

 

FREE BREAKFAST LOCATION:

  • Gavilan College Lawn, 4th and San Benito Street, Hollister

 

VIEW BIKEWAY MAPS:

SATURDAY, MAY 10TH

LOCATION:

Off the Chain Bikes

101 Mc Cray St #101

Hollister, CA

TIME: 8:00 am

CONTACT: 831-636-0802

Honor your mom with the gift of a bicycle ride to her favorite local restaurant.