100,000 Riders Celebrate Bay Area’s Bike To Wherever Day 2025
You’d think that as a Personal Injury Bicycle Attorney, I’d ride my bike to work more than I drive my car. But alas, with two kids to shuttle to preschool and a need to be at court locations around the Bay Area, I have succumbed to America’s car-centric culture. While I do get on my bicycle several times a week – whether it’s for exercise or a quick errand in downtown Lafayette – it’s not as ingrained in my day-to-day life as I once hoped it would be.
That being said, I’m grateful to live in a part of the country that champions cycling as a major mode of transportation and source of joy, and joined 100,000 Bay Area residents who rode on Thursday, May 15, 2025, for Bay Area Bike To Wherever Day (BTWD).
With my wife taking over the preschool drive (thanks, wife!), biking to work was a breeze.
First Stop: Energizer Station
I started my day a little earlier than normal to make a trip to the energizer station at Lafayette Park Plaza. The East Bay hosted 132 energizer stations out of 330 put up around the Bay Area!
After grabbing a cup of coffee, energy bar, fruit, and complementary tote bag, I certainly felt energized and ready to continue on my journey to the office.
Cycling To Work
With an hour to spare before my first meeting, the typical 35 minute bike ride to my office in Moraga was no problem at all.
Bike Route
From Lafayette Plaza Park, I headed south towards Moraga Way and eventually found myself on the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail. I kept a steady pace for about 3.5 miles, passing through scenic routes and residential neighborhoods. As I neared Moraga, I exited the trail near Rheem Boulevard and shortly thereafter found myself locking my bicycle at the rack outside my office.
Inspirit, I quickly swung off my backpack, hooked up my laptop to the monitor, and had time to grab a cup of water and review notes before my meeting started. Whew, I could get used to this!
Riding Home
I packed up early for the day so I could take a leisurely pace home, enjoying the freedom of the ride and nodding at the many other cyclists who joined the pledge to ride on BTWD. I reflected on the day’s activities and marveled at the community spirit and festive atmosphere brought about by this event. Like I said before, we’re so lucky to live in a part of the country that celebrates cycling, and I look forward to finding more ways to utilize my bike outside of my typical routine.
About BTWD
This event is a great way for Bay Area residents to channel their collective power to advocate for safe, connected streets, and to demonstrate that cycling is a major mode of transportation and source of joy for our region. It encourages the community to pedal to do errands, visit friends and family, commute to work, and ride recreationally.
BTWD 2025 surpassed its expectations with nearly 100,000 riders, marking the Bay Area’s biggest day for biking. Not to mention, 900 riders have logged a collective goal of riding 120,000 miles during the month of May – four times last year’s target! Ride on!
The Party Rolls On!
May is bike month in the Bay. For the entire month of May, Bike East Bay hosts special classes and events to celebrate cycling. Check out BikeEastBay.org for details.
Share Your Story
Did you ride on Bike To Wherever Day? I’d love to hear about your experience. Please share in the comments section!
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