National Bike to Work Day (list of private employer events)

National Bike to Work Day is Fri., May 15. Many commuters work from home or enjoy a compressed work week day off on Fridays, so Santa Barbara County observes Bike to Work Day on Thu. May 14. Many employers observe different dates with free food, bike mechanics, and other celebratory activities. Here’s a list of employers offering private events to encourage their employees to bike this May:

CITY OF BUELLTON EMPLOYEE – Wednesday, May 13th

WHAT: Enjoy a provided lunch, feel honored
WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m.
ORGANIZER: Devon DeFazio
EMAIL: devon@cityofbuellton.com

MOXI EMPLOYEE – Thursday, May 14th

WHAT: Bike to work and be rewarded with bagels!
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
TRANSIT: Closest stations/stops to MOXI are the Santa Barbara Amtrack station, Gutierrez & State (buses 20 & 33), Castillo & Montecito (buses 5 & 15x), Castillo & Pershing Park (bus 15x), Gutierrez & Santa Barbara (buses 20, 80, 82, 88, & 89), and Chapala & Haley (buses 5, 20, & 33)
ORGANIZER: Tommy Blanchard
EMAIL: tommy.blanchard@moxi.org

CITY OF GOLETA EMPLOYEE – Thursday, May 14th

WHAT: Bike to work and get free coffee and pastries.
WHEN: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
ORGANIZER: Shannon Kirn
EMAIL: skirn@cityofgoleta.gov

SANTA BARBARA HOUSING AUTHORITY EMPLOYEE – Thursday, May 14th

WHAT: Attendees can expect to be treated to light breakfast foods and beverages in reward of their use of alternate transportation for commuting to work on this day. Attendees will spend their morning learning about the benefits of alternate commute to and from work.
WHEN: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
TRANSLATION AVAILABLE: Spanish
ORGANIZER: Leticia Zuniga
EMAIL: lzuniga@hacsb.org

SOLVANG EMPLOYEE – Thursday, May 14th

WHAT: Community and employee activation encouraging short-distance commuting by bike. City staff gain confidence using a bicycle for short, local trips. The emphasis is on safety, visibility, and practical transportation.
WHEN: time TBD
ORGANIZER: Olivia Uribe Mutal
EMAIL: oliviaum@cityofsolvang.com

OXFORD INSTRUMENTS ASYLUM RESEARCH – Friday, May 15th

WHAT: Receive a gift card to 30Acres and earn a chance to win a Fitbit
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ORGANIZER: Inge Courtois
EMAIL: inge.courtois@oxinst.com

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA EMPLOYEE – Wednesday, May 20th

WHAT: Enjoy breakfast – coffee, juice, bagels, and other snacks!
WHEN: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
ORGANIZER: Julia Garcia
EMAIL: JAGarcia@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

COUNTY EMPLOYEE – Thursday, May 21st

WHAT: Enjoy free breakfast, meet other county employees
WHEN: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
ORGANIZER:Eve Sanford
EMAIL: esanford@countyofsb.org

To book a trishaw, contact Cycling Without Age seven days in advance.