May 2026 · Humboldt County, CA

Bike Month
Humboldt

May is Bike Month!

Ride for health, community, and a cleaner planet. Join Humboldt County cyclists for a month of rides, events, and friendly competition.

May
Every Year
Free
All Events
All
Ages Welcome

Cyclists gathered at the Arcata Plaza for Bike to Work Day

Save the date
May 2026
Updates coming soon

Group ride through Arcata Marsh

Group ride through the Arcata Marsh — one of many community routes

Good for you.
Good for Humboldt.

Riding a bicycle is one of the simplest, most powerful things you can do — for your health, your wallet, and your community.

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    Health
    Just 20 minutes of daily cycling lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.
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    Climate
    Transportation causes more than half of Humboldt County’s greenhouse gas pollution. Every bike trip counts.
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    Savings
    Swap car trips for bike trips and keep more money in your pocket every month.
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    Community
    See your neighborhood from a new perspective and connect with the people who make Humboldt home.

Track miles.
Win prizes.
Ride together.

The Love to Ride Humboldt Challenge lets you log rides, compete with friends and coworkers, and provide feedback that makes local streets safer for everyone.

How it works

Create a free account and start logging your rides in minutes.

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Create a free profile at lovetoride.net/humboldt

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Download the Love to Ride app to auto-log miles

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Invite friends & coworkers to join your team

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Compete for prizes and hit your fitness goals

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Rate your ride to improve local bike infrastructure


Get Started — It’s Free

Bike Month Events

Full calendar →

Child pedaling the bike blender at the Bike Celebration Fair
Saturday, May 16 · 11am–2pm

Bike Celebration Fair

Join new and old friends at this free, family-friendly event. Enjoy pedal-powered music, expo booths, free helmets & fittings for kids ages 7–14, a food truck, free raffle, and more.


Jefferson Community Park, 1000 A Street, Eureka

Group bike ride at Arcata Marsh
All Month · Various Times

Community Group Rides

Explore Humboldt’s trails and streets with guided group rides for all ability levels — from the Arcata Marsh to Old Town Eureka. Check the calendar for the full schedule.


Multiple locations across Humboldt County

Pedal-powered music at the Bike Fair
Caltrans info table at Bike Fair
HTA bus with bike at Bike Fair
Community members at the fair

Active fun for all ages at the Bike Celebration, Jefferson Community Center, Eureka ·
Browse all event photos →

Everything you need to start

Whether your bike’s been in the garage all winter or you’re looking for your first ride, we’ve got you covered.

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Bike Safety Check

Flat tires? Loose brakes? Learn how to do a quick safety check, fill tires, lube your chain, and fit your helmet before every ride.

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BikeSmart Training

Contact Rick Knapp for a BikeSmart Cycling Training to learn the rules of the road and ride with confidence in traffic.

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Need a Bike?

Visit Adventure’s Edge or Revolution Bicycles. Budget options include the Eureka Bike Kitchen, Arcata Bike Library, and online marketplaces.