Bellevue Has Many Events For 'Bike Everywhere Month'

BELLEVUE, WA — The annual Bike Everywhere Month is upon us, and there are events planned across the region to encourage people to use pedal-power. Bellevue has a number of events lined up, culminating in the May 17 Bike Everywhere Day.

Here are the upcoming events:

• Bike Everywhere Challenge, May 1-31: The Challenge, sponsored by Washington Bikes, is a free and friendly competition. Ride alone or with a team, logging trips online. Sign up as a captain and lead up to 10 riders.
• Bike to School Day, Wednesday, May 8: Join riders nationwide for Bike to School Day. Also, public school families can learn more about Bellevue SchoolPool, a partnership that encourages sustainable transportation options and alleviating congestion at drop-off and pick-up locations.
• Bicycle Commuting class, Thursday, May 9: Cascade presents the basics of urban cycling, noon to 1 p.m. at Bellevue City Hall, Room 1E-112. Topics will include gear, clothing and rules of the road. Free pizza will be provided. Space is limited, available on a first come, first served basis. An RSVP is required.
• Bike Everywhere Day, Friday, May 17: In Bellevue 6-9 a.m., celebration stations will be located: downtown at the Bellevue Transit Center (sponsored by Sound Transit); at the Interstate 90 Trail/Enatai (hosted by Choose Your Way Bellevue) and at the SR 520 Trail/Evergreen Point (hosted by TransManage and the City of Kirkland). Snacks and free goodies will be available. Learn more.