Bike to Wherever Days start May 1; Bike to Work Day Celebrated May 14
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nominations are now open for the Bay Area Bike Champion of the Year – members of the public are invited to submit the names of notable cyclists in each of the nine Bay Area counties. Bay Area Bike Champions are residents dedicated to promoting bicycling as a primary mode of transportation and who inspire others in their communities.Â
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