Long Beach Rides into National Bike Month This May

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PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach, CA - This May, the City of Long Beach will once again celebrate National Bike Month, recognized nationwide annually to showcase the many benefits of bicycling, by offering several opportunities for residents to participate in all month long. Residents are encouraged to participate in bike-specific events like the Long Beach Loop Bike Ride, commute by bike using the dedicated bike-friendly infrastructure, or participate in a self-guided challenge such as the online24 for '24 Bike Month Challenge. Community members who participate in any Bike Month event, activity or online challenge throughout May will receive a commemorative 2024 Bike Month embroidered patch or vinyl sticker.

"Biking is a great way to get outdoors, be active and help the environment," said Mayor Rex Richardson. "I encourage folks to step outside of their comfort zones and explore all that Long Beach has to offer during National Bike Month."

Below are some event highlights for this year's National Bike Month. More information and a complete calendar of events is available at longbeach.gov/bikemonth.

• Recycle Your Bicycle! May 4, 9 a.m. to noon - Sustainably dispose of old bicycles by donating them to charity to be refurbished or recycled. Multiple locations are available throughout the city:
  • GoActiveLB Hub, 223 East 1st St.
  • Silverado Park, 1545 West 31st St.
  • Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave.
  • Whaley Park, 5620 East Atherton St.
  • Recreation Park, 736 Park Ave.
• Bike to School Day, May 8 - Students of all ages are encouraged to ride their bike to school on National Bike to School Day.
• Lions Lighthouse Ride, May 11, 10 a.m. - Join with fellow community members for this pleasant bike ride. Meets at Bixby Park (130 Cherry Avenue). Free bicycle checkups will be available before the ride from 8 to 10 a.m.
• West Side Community Bike Ride, May 18 - Join City staff for a bicycle rodeo, bike safety workshop and a five-mile community bike ride. Prior to the bike ride, other activities will take place at Silverado Park (1545 West 31st St.).
  • Bicycle Rodeo - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Bicycle Safety Workshop - 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
  • Bike Ride - 2 p.m.
• Downtown Infrastructure Ride, May 23, 6 p.m. at City Hall - Join City staff for a bike ride through Downtown Long Beach during National Public Works Week to discover various bicycle infrastructure projects implemented by the City.
• Long Beach Loop Ride (30-miles), May 26, 9 a.m. - Join City staff for a bike ride around Long Beach. The ride begins at Marina Green Park, just south of Shoreline Drive, and takes participants along the beach path, LA River Trail, Carson Street Recreational Path, San Gabriel River Trail, and back to the beach path. Free bicycle checkups are available before the ride from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Individuals unable to attend an in-person Bike Month event are encouraged to set and achieve personal biking goals by participating in the self-guided 24 for '24 Challenge. All month long, Public Works will be posting different challenges on Instagram at @goactivelb, and participants are encouraged to tag @goactivelb while completing challenges. At the end of the month, participants can log their achievements in the Bike Month Challenge to receive a commemorative 2024 Bike Month embroidered patch or vinyl sticker.

For more information on the different challenges and to log achievements, visit longbeach.gov/bikemonth.

About the City of Long Beach
Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.

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