Dublin Celebrates Bike Month With Classes, Community Rides

DUBLIN, CA — May is National Bike Month, and Dublin is going above and beyond to celebrate with several different events and classes.

Urban Cycling 101 Day 1: Classroom Workshop

• Saturday, May 11, 10-12
• Civic Center Bray Community Room
• Register here

A free class for adults and teens 15 and up. Learn the rules of the road and safety basics like equipping bikes, fitting helmets, avoiding theft, riding after dark, and preventing accidents. Bikes are not required for Day 1.

Urban Cycling 102 Day 2: Road Class

• Sunday, May 12 10-3:30
• Civic Center parking lot
• Register here

Attending Day 1 is a prerequisite. Includes on-the-bike practice sessions to practice bike handling and hazard avoidance. Part 1 will include drills in the parking lot, while Part 2 will include on-group road practice. Participants can join either or both. A functional bike helmet and basic road skills are required.

Bike to Wherever Day

• Thursday, May 16
• Register and learn more here

The 30th anniversary of the regional Bay Area event aims to raise the visibility of biking as a healthy and sustainable transportation choice. Thousands of cyclists are expected to bike. Energizer stations with refreshments will be available from 7-9 at the Dublin/Pleasanton and West Dublin/Pleasanton BART stations.

Bike to Market

• Thursday, May 30, 4-8 p.m.

Ride your bike to the Dublin Farmer’s Market at Emerald Glen Park to receive $5 in “Market Money” to use at the market. REI Dublin is offering free bike safety checks and adjustments for cyclists. Cyclists are also invited to join a community bike ride from the Dublin Civic Center to the Dublin Farmers’ Market. Cyclists meet at the Civic Center at 5:30 to join.