Hop on your bicycle! May is Bike Safety Month and National Bike Month, so people of all ages and experience levels are joining in on the fun.
What Is National Bike Month?
Promoted by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) since 1956, National Bike Month is an annual biking celebration. Advocacy is crucial to this celebration, so the LAB pushes for better biking infrastructure and raising safety awareness.
Cycling for commuting and recreation has many benefits:
- Safer roads: Dedicated bike lanes decrease collisions because cyclists and drivers are more aware of each other, and there is less traffic congestion.
- More cost-effective: Riding a bike instead of driving a car helps you save money on gas and reduces maintenance costs on your vehicle.
- Improved wellness: Biking is a low-impact, aerobic exercise that can improve physical and mental health.
Prepare for these key dates:
- Ride a Bike Day: Sunday, May 4, 2025
- Bike to Work Week: May 12-18, 2025
- Bike to Work Day: Friday, May 16, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About National Bike to Work Day
Join the celebration by riding your bike to work. National Bike to Work Day is one of the most popular activities in National Bike Month. On the third Friday of every May, commuters leave their cars at home and ride their bike to work instead.
When you participate this year, you’ll see many of the benefits of biking to work:
- Increase your energy levels.
- Elevate your mood.
- Strengthen your muscles and cardiovascular health.
- Save money on gas during your commute.
Everything You Need to Know About National Bike to Work Day
Join the celebration by riding your bike to work. National Bike to Work Day is one of the most popular activities in National Bike Month. On the third Friday of every May, commuters leave their cars at home and ride their bike to work instead.
When you participate this year, you’ll see many of the benefits of biking to work:
- Increase your energy levels.
- Elevate your mood.
- Strengthen your muscles and cardiovascular health.
- Save money on gas during your commute.
Tips for Bike Commuting
Ride your bike to work and discover the positive difference it can make for your day. Implementing best practices as you bike will make your ride more efficient and safe. Keep the following suggestions in mind:
- Map out your route and leave on time.
- Confirm that your bike parts are in good condition.
- Stay hydrated before, during, and after the ride.
- Be aware of local laws and know hand signals.
- Keep loose clothing away from your bike’s moving parts.
- Wear weather-appropriate gear, like a rain jacket or sunglasses.
- Carry a fix-a-flat kit for emergencies.
- Lock your bike at your destination.
How You Can Participate in National Bike Month
Check out central Pennsylvania’s 2025 biking schedule for local events, and join Commute PA’s free rewards program to log your cycling trips and earn points. Bike to work, school, restaurants, stores, and anywhere else you can reasonably access by bike.
Get physically active and have a chance to win prizes. Explore 2025 Bike Month promotions in PA, such as an employer race, social media challenge, and free bike rentals.
Check out more bike activities in your area including:
- Berks County’s Bike to Work Week
- Bicycle South Central PA Events
- Lancaster County Bike Events
- BARTA Ride Free with Your Bike
- RRTA Ride Free with Your Bike
Celebrate National Bike Month With Commute PA
Biking is a great opportunity to support your community and improve your well-being. To celebrate National Mike Month this year, Commute PA is introducing a special biker incentive! Three participants will have the chance to win a $100 Tango gift card. To qualify, simply log at least four bike trips in your Commute PA account in May.
At the beginning of June, the randomly selected winners will be announced on our social media pages.
We encourage you to bike throughout the month and log your trips with Commute PA.