May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to giving biking a try.

Thousands of bicyclists from all backgrounds participate in Bike Month events in their communities — a number that grows every year!

Whether you bike to work or school; ride to save money or time; pump those pedals to preserve your health or the environment; or simply to explore your community, National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride.
 
As a national sponsor, the League provides resources to help you plan an event in your area, and each year the number and diversity of Bike Month celebrations continues to grow, accelerating the momentum around bicycling nationwide.
 
The theme for 2013 was “Where will the ride take you?” — and we focused on the many ways bicycling can be a tool to personal empowerment, social justice and community development. Click here to read inspiring stories and profiles from our 2013 web series.
 
And don’t forget: May is the start of the National Bike Challenge; learn more here.