City of San Luis Obispo, CA

This May, the City of San Luis Obispo is joining communities across the country in celebrating National Bike Month with a full month of events that promote bicycling as a fun, healthy, and sustainable way to get around.

As part of SLO Regional Rideshare’s Bike Month celebration, activities will take place throughout the City of San Luis Obispo and across San Luis Obispo County to encourage residents of all ages to get out and ride.

“Bike Month is all about encouraging people to get out and experience how easy and enjoyable biking can be,” said Jennifer Rice, Deputy Director of Mobility Services. “Whether you're riding to work, heading to school, or simply exploring the city, biking is a fun and healthy way to get around. We hope Bike Month inspires more people to give it a try and discover the benefits for themselves.”

The City of San Luis Obispo has made significant investments in bike infrastructure to create safer, more connected, and more accessible routes for people of all ages and abilities to ride throughout the community. Residents can find how-to videos, safety tips, and additional resources on the City’s Roll & Stroll Resource Hub. Thanks in part to these efforts, the City has earned Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community status from the League of American Bicyclists.

There are plenty of ways to join the celebration this year. Highlights include:

May 1 – Bike Month Kickoff Party
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Hub at 1701 Monterey Street
SLOCOG will kick off Bike Month with a celebration at Central Coast Brewing.

May 6 – Bike to School Day
Schools across the San Luis Coastal School District will host welcoming events for students biking, walking, and rolling to school. Visit the Safe Routes to School page to learn more.

May 7 – City of SLO Bike Breakfast
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
SLO City Hall, 990 Palm Street
Enjoy breakfast compliments of the Professional Association for City Employees (PACE).

May 9 – Laguna Lake Mountain Bike Skills Camp (kids)
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Laguna Lake Park, 504 Madonna Road
The City of San Luis Obispo Ranger Service is hosting its first-ever Mountain Bike Skills Camp at Laguna Lake Park, this free public event will feature beginner clinics, safety tips, trail etiquette education, and interactive stations designed to help young riders and families build confidence, learn safe riding techniques, and explore the new beginner mountain bike trail. Signups are currently full but you can join the waitlist!

May 12–16 – Bike to Work Week
Employers and local businesses throughout the region will host bike breakfasts, happy hours, and commuter events to support people biking to work

May 20 – SLO Fire Department Pancake Bike Breakfast
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
SLO Fire Station 1, 2160 Santa Barbara Street
The San Luis Obispo Fire Department will serve a complimentary pancake breakfast to community members who arrive by bike.

Community members can view the full calendar of Bike Month events at https://rideshare.org/program/bike-month/.

Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of bicycling while supporting safer, healthier, and more connected communities throughout San Luis Obispo County. Whether commuting to work, riding with family, or simply enjoying the outdoors, everyone is encouraged to participate.