May is Bike Month! Celebrate with these events and activities...

May is Bike Month!

Bike Month is a great excuse to take your bike out of the garage, pump some air in the tires, and go for a ride! The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and the forecast calls for plenty of sunshine (except maybe a dash of rain tomorrow). In Culver City, we encourage residents and visitors to get around our small town and enjoy our neighborhoods by bike. And for those with a longer commute, try biking + transit on Culver CityBus or Metro and enjoy free rides on Bike to Work Day on May 18th.

Mayor Jeff Cooper fits a child with a free helmet at Culver City's 4th Annual Walk & Roll Festival last Sunday.

Whether you're new to bike commuting or an experienced rider, it's a good idea to brush up on your California bike laws and these bike safety tips. You can also find a route on this map of LA County bikeways (or pick one up at our Bike to Work Day pit stop).

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Bike Month is packed with activities to get you rolling!

Check out these workshops, rides, and events in Culver City to help you and your family learn the information and skills you need to be safe and confident on the road. For even more events around the region, go to Metro and LACBC.

Saturday, May 6th, 9 AM - 11 AM: Basic Bike Repair for Everyone

Learn how to fix a flat, adjust your gears and brakes and more! Everyone's bike breaks down sooner or later. Most repairs are fairly simple and require basic tools. In this class you'll learn the essentials to keep your bike rolling all year long. A bike is not required, but suggested. All participants will receive a water bottle and swag bag. Meet at CCMS (4601 Elenda St, Culver City, 90230), Room 2.

For more information: http://www.ccwalkandroll.com/wheels-heels-basic-bike-repair-everyone

Sunday, May 7th, 10 AM - Noon: Essential Bicycle Safety Skills + Group Ride

Bring the whole family to learn essential bike safety skills to help build confidence for biking to and from school. Free snacks and goody bags for the kiddos! Meet at CCMS (4601 Elenda St, Culver City, 90230), Room 2.

For more information: http://www.ccwalkandroll.com/workshops-classes

Monday, May 8th, 6:30 PM: Bike Month Proclamation at City Council

The City Council will officially proclaim May as Bike Month and recognize the community leaders that help make Culver City a bike-friendly community. Please join us for a short ceremony in Council Chambers at the beginning of the regular City Council meeting.

For more information: https://culver-city.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Wednesday, May 10th: National Bike to School Day!

Let's pack the racks at all of our CCUSD schools on Bike to School Day! Join the fun and win prizes for participating. Each school is planning something special so be sure to check your school's page on the link below for more details.

For more information: http://www.ccwalkandroll.com/overview

Saturday, May 13th, 10 AM - Noon: Family Group Ride

This family-fun ride will take us through Culver City neighborhoods including a stop at the Culver City Rain Garden to help with their cleanup day. Meet at CCMS (4601 Elenda St, Culver City, 90230).

For more information: http://www.ccwalkandroll.com/wheels-heels-family-group-ride

Thursday, May 18th, 7 AM - 9 AM: Bike to Work Day Pit Stop

May 18th is Bike to Work Day in Los Angeles County. BikeCulverCity, the City of Culver City, and Culver CityBus will be out supporting bike commuters on their way to work with a pit stop at the Duquesne entrance to the Ballona Creek Bike Path. Come by to say hello to friendly BikeCulverCity volunteers, pick up some coffee and goodies, and check out the new bike left turn lane installed on Duquesne this month.

On Bike to Work Day, Culver CityBus offers FREE RIDES to anyone with a bike or a helmet. So get on board and try a multimodal commute!

To see a map of Bike to Work Day pit stops all across Los Angeles County, go to: https://www.metro.net/riding/bike-month/

Thursday, May 18th, 6 PM - 8 PM: BPAC Meeting

The Culver City Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) will hold their regular meeting on the evening of Thursday, May 18th in the Patacchia Room of City Hall. Agenda and meeting materials will be posted 72 hours in advance.

For more information: https://culver-city.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Saturday, May 20th, 9 AM - 11 AM: Rules of the Road + Commuting by Bike

Did you try out biking to work on Bike to Work Day? Make it a habit by learning all the trade secrets for how to commute by bike regularly. Half the class will be in the classroom and half on the bike. A bike in good working order and helmet is required. All participants will receive a water bottle and swag bag. Meet at CCMS (4601 Elenda St, Culver City, 90230).

For more information: http://www.ccwalkandroll.com/wheels-heels-rules-road-commuting-bike