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From feeding farm animals in Carpinteria to Bike to Work breakfasts across the county, it has been a packed week of CycleMAYnia events! There’s still time to join in on the fun. Here’s what’s happening this weekend into next week: Infrastructure Champions Ride 📅 May 16 | 10–12:30 p.m. | 📍 Santa Barbara Ride from Bici Centro to Old Town Goleta while celebrating and learning about our newest bike infrastructure. Stay Alert, Don’t Get Hurt 📅May 16 | 🕚 11 a.m.–12 p.m.|📍Santa Maria Participants will learn about bike safety from Bici Centro and listen to stories along with a craft activity organized by the staff of Santa Maria Public Library. BiciChella Featuring: Ride with a Ranger 📅May 17 | 🕙 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.| 📍Santa Maria Start with music and a celebration at the Santa Maria Transit Center. Then, ride a 2-mile loop ride with City Rangers along a scenic route. Ride leaves at 10:30 a.m. Friendship Center: Bike to Work Luncheon 📅May 20 | 🕙 12 – 1:30 p.m.| 📍Santa Barbara Ride to work and join the @friendshipcentersb for a free, celebratory lunch. For details and the full calendar, visit the link in bio.

Happy Bike to Work Week! This Thursday, May 14, communities across Santa Barbara County are celebrating Bike to Work Day – and there’s never been a better time to try commuting by bicycle! Join your employer’s event or stop by a public event to enter to win an AIMA Big Sur e-bike donated by @ebikerysb . See the link in bio for participating employers. And remember: if you bike to the bus this month, you ride for free on transit services countywide including the Coastal Express! Here’s what’s happening this week: UCSB Bike to Work Breakfast 📅 May 14 | 7–9 a.m. | 📍 UCSB Enjoy breakfast treats, get free bike tune-ups, learn about campus sustainability initiatives and commuter benefit programs. Center for Employment Training Bike to Breakfast Burritos 📅 May 14 | 7—9 a.m. | 📍 Santa Maria Bike to the Center for Employment Training and enjoy a breakfast burrito and cool horchata. Bike to Solvang Chamber Mixer 📅 May 14 | 5–7 p.m. | 📍 Solvang Ride to the Solvang Chamber Mixer to connect with local businesses, strengthen relationships, and support the Solvang business community. For details and the full calendar, visit CycleMAYnia.org.

FREE lunch, FREE t-shirt, & FREE chance to win an e-bike, what could be better!? Friendship Center is partnering with @sbcag during @cyclemaynia to promote a better bike culture in Santa Barbara. On May 20th, bike or bus to work, then stop by Friendship Center for free lunch, a t-shirt, and a chance to win an e-bike. This is a great opportunity to check out all the fun happenings at Friendship Center while also celebrating national bike month! Details below ⬇ 🗓 When: Wednesday, May 20, 12-1:30PM 📍 Where: Friendship Center Parking Lot, 89 Eucalyptus Ln., Santa Barbara, 93108 📩RSVP by scanning the QR code, or using the link in bio #CycleMAYnia #nationalbikemonth #montecito #dementiacare

As someone who hasn’t ridden a bicycle in a LONG time, I am so appreciative to @sbcag and @movesbcounty for bringing us all together for the 2026 CycleMania Mayor’s Bike Ride! Such a fun experience enjoying the new bike path through Santa Barbara with local leaders and to take a moment to enjoy the connections that form when we get out of our vehicles.

Follow the yellow brick bike path to the Faulkner Gallery this Tuesday #sbcag #movesantabarbara #sbmtbclub #cyclemaynia #bicicentro

Cruising through Carp with the best crew 🚲☀️🍦 40+ riders, 5+ miles, and countless smiles! From the @carpinteria.state.beach Visitor Center to feeding ducks & goats, exploring the Community Garden, and finishing with ice cream and pizza — the Carp Family Ride was full of joy, connection, and local adventure 🍕🍦🏝️🚲 Huge thanks to our incredible partners including @sbcag , @cyclemaynia , @movesbcounty , @cyclingwithoutagesantabarbara , @freckerfarms , the Liveable Communities Initiative, @roriscreamery and everyone who helped make this ride possible 💛 More bikes, more community, more memories! 🚴‍♀️ Thank you all for joining us today! 🫶🌊

There is a reason the CycleMAYnia Mayors’ Ride has become one of most beloved National Bike Month traditions in the county. 🚲 Every year, the ride brings together families, neighbors, community advocates, local elected leaders, and transportation partners for something simple but powerful — experiencing our communities together by bike. Today’s record-breaking turnout made this year’s ride especially meaningful. Following the ribbon cutting for the County of Santa Barbara’s Modoc Multi-Use Path Phase II project, riders took to the route to celebrate the growing momentum behind safer, healthier, and more connected communities across Santa Barbara County. What makes the Mayors’ Ride so energizing is that it turns conversations about infrastructure into real experiences and reminds us that transportation projects are ultimately about people, connection, and quality of life. Projects like the Modoc Multi-Use Path — supported in part through local Measure A funding — help continue building safer and more connected transportation options throughout the region. Special thanks to @cityofsb Mayor Randy Rowse, @cityofgoleta Mayor Paula Perotte, @city_of_carpinteria Mayor Natalia Alarcón, @mayordavidsilva , Santa Barbara Councilmember Kristen Sneddon, @supervisorlauracapps , @repcarbajal , @asmgregghart and Ian Baucke from Senator @moniquelimonca office for joining today’s celebration and riding alongside the community. Thank you to the @countyofsb , City of Santa Barbara, @movesbcounty , Cycling Without Age, @santabarbarabcycle , volunteers, and everyone who helped make today possible.

We’re one week into CycleMAYnia and already having a blast! From a ride around Guadalupe to a brass band (@sb.brasscals ) on State Street, there are events for everyone. There’s still time to join in the fun. Here’s what’s happening this weekend through next week: NICA Give it a Go with Trek Trails Rancho Alegre 📅 May 9 | 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | 📍 Santa Barbara Students in grades 5-12 can explore the Trek Trails system, play bike games designed to teach mountain biking skills, and enjoy a guided trail ride. Carpinteria Family Ride 📅May 9 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.|📍Carpinteria Discover Carpinteria’s “Hidden Treasures,” on a group bike ride with mini presentations and a hands-on activity at each stop with @city_of_carpinteria . Cycling Without Age Presents: “…and bike rides for all…” 📅May 12 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.| 📍Santa Barbara Watch four (4) short films about the power and magic of the bicycle with @cyclingwithoutagesantabarbara . UCSB Associated Students Bike Committee Ride 📅May 13 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.| 📍UCSB Learn about safe road and campus riding practices, join a group ride to the Camino Real Marketplace, and be entered to win bike-related prizes with @asucsb . For details and the full calendar, visit CycleMAYnia.org (see link in bio) Free trishaw rides for people with limited mobility are available by reservation (seven days in advance). Contact information for Cycling Without Age is listed on each event page.

Is your family participating in National Walk & Roll to School Day tomorrow, May 6? Confirm your school’s participation, air up your tires, and grab your helmets! Visit cycleMAYnia.org/event/nbsd to see if your school is participating. Here’s what is also happening throughout the rest of this week: 🧭 North to South Goleta Bike to Work 📅May 6 | 7:15 – 8 a.m.|📍Goleta Join UCSB for a bike ride from Lighthouse Coffee to the UCSB campus in time for work. Meet up, grab a quick coffee, and ride by 7:30 a.m. 🏫 SBCC CycleMAYnia Bike to Campus Event 📅May 6 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.| 📍Santa Barbara Enjoy free coffee, tea, bagels, and donuts when you bike to school. 🍕 Bike to Buckhorn 📅 May 7 | 2:10 –4 p.m. | 📍 New Cuyama Students will ride from Cuyama Valley High School to the Cuyama Buckhorn for a treat. ✂️ Modoc Multi-Use Path Phase II Ribbon Cutting 📅 May 8 | 9–10 a.m. | 📍 Santa Barbara Celebrate the completion of the Modoc Multi-Use Path. 🧑‍⚖️ Mayors’ Ride 📅 May 8 | 10–11 a.m. | 📍 Santa Barbara Ride from the Modoc Multi-Use Path to the Asphalt Art at State and Carrillo with Elected Officials. For details and the full calendar, visit CycleMAYnia.org Free trishaw rides for people with limited mobility are available by reservation (seven days in advance). Contact information for Cycling Without Age is listed on each event page.

We were up bright and early this morning helping kick things off as Amtrak rolled in with expanded commuter service—and let’s just say… the connection was right on track 🚆➡️🚌 With service officially underway, getting to and from the train just got a whole lot easier. For Amtrak’s expanded commuter service, MTD’s First Mile/Last Mile shuttles are timed to meet arriving trains and connect you to key spots in Goleta and Santa Barbara. Translation: step off the train, hop on a shuttle, and keep it moving—no stress, no guesswork. Even better? Your valid Amtrak ticket or pass lets you ride connecting MTD buses fare-free. Yep… free. We love a seamless (and budget-friendly) travel moment. So whether you’re commuting, cruising, or making a day of it, we’ve got your connection covered. Plan your trip and learn more: sbmtd.gov/amtrak #SantaBarbaraMTD #AmtrakConnection #FirstMileLastMile #TransitMadeEasy #Goleta #SantaBarbara #CarFreeCA #PublicTransit #SeamlessTravel #FreeRidePerks #AllAboardTheBus

Big news for our Central Coast travelers! 🌊 Starting today, the Pacific Surfliner is expanding service to San Luis Obispo in partnership with @govctc 's & @sbcag , making it even easier to explore more of California’s iconic Central Coast. More flexibility, more scenic rides, and more endless escapes. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a spontaneous day trip, your next adventure just got a whole lot closer. Book your trip now through the link in our bio!

CycleMAYnia is back this May—with 30+ ways to ride, explore, and connect across Santa Barbara County 🚲 From family rides and guided tours to bike-to-work days and safety workshops, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re a seasoned rider or just getting your wheels turning. This year’s theme, Pedal Forward, is all about the joy of biking and the momentum it creates—connecting communities and opening up more ways to get around. And here’s the part we love💙: bring your bike🚲 on the bus🚌 and your ride is FREE🆓. All month, thanks to SBCAG! To celebrate CycleMAYnia, riders who bring their bike on transit can ride fixed-route buses fare-free countywide. Yep—bring your bike, load it up, and ride at no cost. It’s never been easier (or more fun) to mix biking and transit for your daily trips or event adventures. MTD is rolling with our partners—SBCAG, Santa Maria Regional Transit, City of Lompoc Transit, Santa Ynez Valley Transit, Clean Air Express, and VCTC’s Coastal Express—to make it all happen. So go ahead… pedal a little, ride a lot, and let transit do the rest. Explore events and plan your ride at CycleMAYnia.org #CycleMAYnia #BikeMonth #PedalForward #SantaBarbaraCounty #RideYourBike #BikeToBus #GoByBike #SustainableTransportation #CleanAir #TransitLife #SBCounty #ExploreByBike #CarFree #ActiveTransportation #CommunityEvents #WinAnEBike