By: Alewife TMA

Many bikers consider May to be the official start of biking season in New England. The snow is (finally) gone, the days are longer, and the residue from the salt and sand deposited during the winter has been mostly washed away by April’s rain.

Bike shops advertise tune-up specials, charity race and triathlon training groups start meeting, and bike racks begin filling up at schools and workplaces. But Bike Month is so much more than a declaration of the change in seasons. First established in 1956, Bike Month was used as a way of celebrating biking, to tout the health benefits, and to encourage people to just give it a try. The month was further defined when the third week in May was designated as Bike to Work Week, with Bike to Work Day being that Friday. This year, that week is May 15-21, and that day is May 19th.

We are fortunate to live in an area of the country that is very dedicated to biking and more importantly, to celebrating Bike to Work Month.

This year, Bay State Bike Month is being managed by MassBike, the statewide biking coalition and advocacy group. If you are looking for group rides and ways to get involved with biking during the month of May, start here.

On Friday, May 19th, Boston is hosting a Bike to Work Day at City Hall Plaza from 7:00-9:00 AM. Hop on your bike and ride in that morning, or join a convoy of fellow cyclists and ride into Boston from Cambridge. When you ride in that morning, you will be treated to a free breakfast and coffee. There will also be plenty of exhibitors at the event—all with one thing in common-- a love of cycling.

Our friends at Bluebikes are offering Free Adventure Passes each Sunday in May for Mental Health Awareness Month & National Bike Month. Hop on this offer and join the fun!

Throughout May and June, our Program Managers will be visiting our client locations to host bike safety checks for employees and residents. Want to get involved? Reach out today!

We can’t wait to see you out there with your bike this May. Cheers!