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Above: Attendees commute in Uptown Long Beach as part of the Beach Streets Uptown event held in November 2024.

Long Beach, CA – This May, the City of Long Beach will continue its annual celebration of Bike Month, a nationwide initiative that highlights the many benefits of cycling. Throughout the month, residents and community members are invited to take part in a variety of bike-related activities that promote sustainable transportation, healthy lifestyles and community connection.

“National Bike Month is a time to highlight the many benefits of cycling and our City’s ongoing commitment to sustainable, active transportation. Long Beach has long been a leader in creating bike-friendly infrastructure, and we remain dedicated to expanding access and safety for all who ride,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “From community bike rides to educational events, this month is an opportunity for residents of all ages to embrace cycling as a fun, healthy and eco-friendly way to explore our city.”

From bike lane clean-ups to family-friendly group rides and the highly anticipated Beach Streets event in West Long Beach, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved, get active and enjoy Long Beach’s award-winning bike-friendly infrastructure.

With a diverse lineup of events, National Bike Month offers something for everyone, whether you’re an experienced cycler or beginner:

• Beach Streets, West Long Beach, Saturday, May 10, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Embrace an active lifestyle and open streets to walk, bike and explore West Long Beach. This year’s event will uplift the City’s Westside Promise Initiative, a 10-year community investment plan that aligns existing City efforts and leverages partnerships to address current and historic challenges facing West Long Beach.
• National Bike to Work Week, various locations, May 12-18 – Visit longbeach.gov/bikemonth for upcoming information on bike routes, bike tune-ups, bike buses and events hosted by Car-Lite Long Beach and Bike Long Beach.
• Kidical Mass, Pixie Toys (3914 Atlantic Ave.) Sunday, May 18, 11 a.m. – This neighborhood bike ride will celebrate its 13th anniversary with a 4.5-mile bike ride around the Bixby Knolls neighborhood. Along the way, participants will enjoy tasty treats while supporting small, local businesses in the community.
• Bike Lane Clean-Up, corner of 2nd Street and East Marina Drive, Saturday, May 24, 10 a.m. to noon – Help keep our bike lanes safe and free of trash and debris by joining Car-Lite's bike lane clean-up along East Marina Drive near 2nd Street and East Marina Drive. Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, sun protection and large, heavy-duty plastic bags.
• Bikes and Coffee: Bikes on Broadway, Promenade Square (223 E. 1st St.), Sunday, May 25, 10 a.m. – Join Bike Long Beach and ride down the entire length of the Broadway corridor from Downtown to Redondo Avenue using its protected bike lanes. Participants will also enjoy a stop at a local coffee shop.
• Uptown Community Bike Ride, corner of Lime Street and Artesia Boulevard, Saturday, May 31, 10:30 a.m. – Hosted by the City’s Department of Health and Human Services, join this low-stress community bike ride along the recently completed Artesia Great Boulevard project and explore this newly renovated corridor and its new bike lanes.

For a complete list of events and more details, visit longbeach.gov/bikemonth.

About the City of Long Beach
Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000 people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture, and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, the award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.

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