May 13, 2025 / Author: the Railyards
May is Bike Month. Discover 5 ways to celebrate Bike Month in Sacramento from fun events to the best bike parks and trails in the region.
May is National Bike Month, where communities coast to coast celebrate the many benefits of cycling and encourage more people to give it a try. In Sacramento, there are more ways than ever to get involved, get active, and join the celebration. So hop on your bike and inspire others by sharing your ride!
5 Ways to Celebrate Bike Month in Sacramento
Ready to participate in Bike Month in Sacramento? Here are 5 ways to do it:
Pledge, Log, and Win!
Head to mayisbikemonth.com and join the regional Love to Ride challenge. Log your rides to earn points, climb the leaderboard, and win prizes! Whether you bike one mile or fifty, every ride helps your team climb the leaderboard—and earn bragging rights. Find more events and rides to enjoy during Bike Month.
Join SABA Events
Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (SABA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to making our region a safer, healthier, and friendlier place to ride a bike, whether for commuting, recreation, or exercise, for all people, regardless of race, income, or ability. Find a Bike Month event to participate in all this month, from public rides to community events, or access local biking maps from SABA to plan your ride.
Bike to Work - May 12- 18th
If you’ve never biked to work before, this is the perfect time to start. Bike to Work Week kicks off on May 12 and runs through May 18. Friday, May 16, 202, is National Bike to Work Day.
Commuting by bike supports healthier, greener communities by removing CO2 emissions from the air. But that’s not all; commuting by bike supports healthier residents, too.
The British Medical Journal published a study confirming what most cyclists already know to be true: cycling to work is really good for your health. According to the study, people who bike to work (compared to those who drove or took public transit) had a substantially lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and death from all causes.
If a bike commute feels out of reach, then look for ways to swap out car trips for bike trips when you’re closer to home, such as biking to a store, grabbing lunch or coffee, or even biking your kids to the nearest park.
Discover the Best Sacramento Bike Trails
Sacramento has a wide range of incredible bike trails in the region. Whether you’re looking for a trail to help you commute to work or simply for a recreational activity, Sacramento bike trails are simply the best.
From the Sacramento River Parkway Trail to the American River Trail and everything in between, Sac bike trails showcase the natural beauty and history of the region.
Check out 7 Swoon-Worthy Sacramento Bike Trails to Love and 5 More of the Best Bike Trails in Sacramento to find a trail to ride this month!
Bike Outside the Sacramento Region
If you’ve biked all of Sacramento’s trails, it may be time to start exploring outside of Sac! Sacramento’s proximity to the Bay Area, Napa Valley, and Sierra Nevadas mean endless cycling adventure opportunities.
Take the family to the Auburn Bike Park in Auburn, CA, for a fun day of pump tracks and mountain bike trails for all skill levels.
Get the family out to the Johnny Cash Art Trail in Folsom to check out the first public art installation, Cash’s Pick, located in Folsom’s Historic District.
Experience the Napa Valley Vine Trail that takes you past Oxbow Public Market to Yountville. It’s a ride full of scenic vineyards, murals, sculptures, parks, and river views.
Get some fresh coastal air and sweeping ocean views on the Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail, a 10-mile roundtrip. This paved trail is an easy ride with plenty of opportunities to get off your bike and put your feet in the sand.
The Sierra Nevada offers so many opportunities to bike through Lake Tahoe and its surrounding areas. The Arnold Rim Trail is a mid-elevation path in the central Sierra Nevada Range offering breathtaking vistas and panoramic views stretching from Mt. Diablo in the East Bay area to snowy Mt. Lyell on the high eastern slopes of the Sierras near Yosemite.
For serious road cyclists, the ride from Bishop to Rock Creek is a must-ride. California’s highest paved road puts this climb on any serious cyclist’s bucket list. Bishop is surrounded by an infinite network of star-studded mountain bike trails as well.
May in the Sacramento region offers ideal conditions to get on your bike and ride. So enjoy the warm weather, gorgeous natural views, and celebrate Bike Month, Sacramento-style.
