Pasadena Observes Bike Month With Engaging Events and Safety Initiatives

The City of Pasadena is dedicating the entire month of May to celebrating cycling through its annual Bike Month initiative.

Bike safety is a key topic.  The City partnered with a local bike shop to embrace cycling as a healthy and sustainable mode of transportation.

“Number one, we always recommend wearing a helmet,” advises Mario Galeano, owner of Empire Bike Shop at 41 E. Orange Grove Blvd. “It’s also good to stay in dedicated bike lanes if one’s available. If not, you are allowed to use a lane of traffic.”

He also emphasized the importance of having reflectors, a headlight, and a taillight, as well as knowing hand signals for turning and stopping.

“With all that in mind, you’re ready to hit the road,” Galeano adds. “Have a happy and safe Bike Month. If you have any questions or concerns, find us here at Empire.”

Bike Month in Pasadena features a diverse array of events catering to cyclists of all ages and skill levels. 

The City offers incentives and support to those who choose to bike to work, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions.

Pasadena’s commitment to promoting cycling extends beyond Bike Month, as evidenced by its ongoing infrastructure improvements. The recently completed Union Street Protected Bike Lane, spanning 1.5 miles, enhances cyclist safety and connectivity within the City’s cycling network, making it easier for riders to access key destinations.

By promoting cycling as an alternative to car travel, Pasadena aims to contribute to reduced carbon emissions and improved air quality, aligning with broader environmental goals.

Here’s a list of upcoming Bike Month events in Pasadena organized in partnership with DayOne and Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition:

Bicycle Tour of Pasadena African American History: the 710 Stub
Led by Allen Edson, President of the NAACP Pasadena branch, highlighting the 210 freeway, the 710 stub, and the community displaced by construction.
Contact: NAACP Pasadena, 595 Lincoln Ave, (626) 793-1293
May 11: https://www.pasadenanow.com/weekendr/events/?event_item=256654

Women of Pasadena Ride
Starting at Pasadena City Hall, explore significant sites in women’s history, discover impactful Pasadena women, and support women-owned businesses.
Location: Pasadena City Hall – 100 Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
May 12: https://www.pasadenanow.com/weekendr/events/?event_item=256655

2024 Ride of Silence – Pasadena
A silent, slow-paced ride honoring those injured or killed while cycling, meeting at Rose Bowl Parking Lot K. Location: Rose Bowl Parking Lot K (North End)
May 15: https://www.pasadenanow.com/weekendr/events/?event_item=256656

Bike to Work Day
Visit the rest stop at Pasadena City Hall for free refreshments, biking info, and goodies. Metro, Metrolink, and Pasadena Transit are free for bicyclists.
May 16: https://www.pasadenanow.com/weekendr/events/?event_item=256657

Pasadena Public Art Ride
Led by the Complete Streets Coalition and City Arts staff to visit new public art installations.
May 18: https://www.pasadenanow.com/weekendr/events/?event_item=256658

Pasadena E-bike Expo
Test ride electric bikes from six local shops.
Location: Jefferson Park, 1501 E. Villa Street, Pasadena, CA 91103
May 19: https://www.pasadenanow.com/weekendr/events/?event_item=256659

Bike-in Movie: “The Engine Inside“
Stories of people revealing the power of bicycles to change lives and build a better world, at Throop Church, 300 S. Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
May 22: https://www.pasadenanow.com/weekendr/events/?event_item=256660

The Remnants Ride: Retracing the Forgotten Cycleway from Pasadena to LA
Ride the length of the once-operational elevated cycling highway from the early 1900s.
May 25: https://www.pasadenanow.com/weekendr/events/?event_item=256661

Pasadena Ice Cream Ride!
Ride bikes and eat ice cream, visiting local purveyors at Memorial Park.
Location: Memorial Park – 85 E Holly Street, Pasadena, CA 91103
May 26: https://www.pasadenanow.com/weekendr/events/?event_item=256662