BIKE TO WHEREVER DAY 2026
Let’s Get Rolling!
Bike to Wherever Day on May 14, 2026 is a celebration of bicycles as a fun and healthy way to get around and to try the No Pollute Commute. It’s also an opportunity for those who don’t usually bike to try it. No matter where you need to go, we encourage you to pedal for errands, to visit friends and family, commute, and anywhere you need to go!
Here are just two ways to enjoy this annual celebration on Thursday, May 14.
#1. Roll up to City Hall in a “Pedal Pool” on the morning of BTWD with local elected officials and Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commissioners from one of several locations the morning of May 14. Complimentary Coffee and PANCAKES await you at City Hall.
Starting Location | Meet Up Time |
81st Ave Library | 7:15am |
Fruitvale BART (with Councilmember Gallo) | 7:45am |
West Oakland BART (with Councilmember Fife, East Bay Regional Parks Director Espaňa) | 8:00am |
Grand Lake Theater (with Councilmember Wang, Alameda County BOS Supervisor Fortunato Bas) | 8:00am |
Rockridge BART (with Councilmember Unger, Director Rowan) | 7:50am |
New Wheel at Leimert | 7:45am |
END POINT: Frank Ogawa Plaza | 8:30am |
#2. Check out all the resources that can help you get rolling on bicycles in Oakland at Happy Hour while enjoying fun activities and happy hour treats from 5pm to 7:30pm at Washington Street between 8th and 10th Streets.
Happy Hour from 5pm to 7:30pm will be extra special in 2026. Old Oakland Merchants Association and The District Oakland co-sponsor our DJ and invite folks to linger after the street party. Enjoy the following:
- Discounts and specials offered by local businesses
- Children’s Storytime
- Old school video games by MADE
- $5 Drakes Beer (donations to Bike East Bay and WOBO)
- Bike Fix stations with Spokeland and Bike Rescue
- Old Oakland Merchants
- Resources galore: Kidical Mass, Transport Oakland, TVRR, BPAC, OakDOT, Oakland Roots, AC Transit, Oakland Bike Library, SF Bay Ferry, BORP, Oakland Environmental Services, FEND, The New Wheel, Bike MS, and Hot Spot Yoga.
Are you part of a group that rides together and is open for others to join in? Are you making streets and infrastructure blissful for bicycling? Do you offer ways to access bicycling? Click on “Table at Happy Hour” to save a spot at Happy Hour on May 14 to share resources with 400-500 participants.
Can you spare a few hours and volunteer with us to make BTWD awesome? Click that button and let us know how you might want to help at Happy Hour.
Want to volunteer at other BTWD activations? Bike East Bay is managing all volunteer roles this year. Click here to see all volunteer opportunities.
Old Oakland businesses are offering discounts and specials for “Bike to Wherever Day”.
District Oakland: 4:00pm – 6:00pm 50% oysters on half shell, $8 well drinks, wine, beer and bellinis, $8 bar bites
Graffiti Pizza: 15% off
Las Guerreras: One taco (your choice of protein), mango shrimp ceviche tostada and a 16oz beer or agua fresca for $25.
Penelope Bar Oakland: $3 off house cocktails, $2 off wine and $1 off beer
Sacred Tattoo: $80-$100 bike flash tattoos
Sante Adairius: 15% off drafts
Square Pie Guys: $10 cheese pies all day on 5/14
The Bookmark Bookstore: 30% off $1 items
The MADE: $15 admission (25% discount)