Biking in Pleasanton
The City of Pleasanton encourages residents and employees to consider bicycling as a viable commute alternative. Throughout the year, bicycle safety classes are provided by Bike East Bay certified instructors to help new riders learn safe bicycling skills. In May, Bike to Wherever and School Days are held to give the community opportunities to try biking to work, and school, a park, or to run errands.
Numerous events and workshops are planned to prepare for Bike to Wherever and School Days during the months of March and April. Bike East Bay encourages Alameda County residents to pedal wherever you need to go on the official Bike to Wherever Day which occurs on the third Thursday in May.
Bike Safety & Education
Riding a bike on the roadway takes skill! The City of Pleasanton is partnering with Bike East Bay and Cities of Dublin and Livermore to provide free bicycle safety workshops to help cyclists learn about road safety, laws and bike commuting. Certified instructors teach all the workshops.
Urban Cycling 101: a Two-Part Class for Adults
Day 1: Classroom Workshop
Learn rules of the road, how to equip your bicycle, fit your helmet, use different types of bike infrastructure, and avoid common hazards. Learn basic rules of the road, how to equip your bicycle, fit your helmet, use different types of bike infrastructure, and avoid common hazards.
Sunday, April 13, 2025 I 10 am – 12 pm
Amador Recreation Center + Parking Lot, 4443 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
For more information and to register, visit Urban Cycling 101: Day 1 Classroom Workshop
Day 2: Road Workshop
We’ll cover on-road, on-your-bike practice sessions, working in small groups with our certified instructors to improve your bike handling skills, emergency maneuvers, and ability to confidently and safely bike on all types of streets and pathways. Participants who participate in classes will receive a free pair of bike lights!
This class will be split into two parts, as follows:
- Part 1, On-the-bike drills (2 Hours): This first section includes a group orientation then an on-bike session in a controlled environment like a parking lot or playground blacktop, practicing bike handling and hazard avoidance skills in a relaxed setting.
- Part 2, On-road group practice (2 Hours): For this second section instructors will take participants out on the road around nearby neighborhoods, streets, and paths, practicing our skills drills in a real-world environment.
Attending one of our “Day 1” Urban Cycling 101: Classroom Workshops or equivalent LAB Smart Cycling course is a prerequisite for the Urban Cycling 101: Day 2 Road Class. Attendees will need to bring:
- A functional bicycle.
- Helmet is strongly recommended and required for students under 18.
- Snacks, water, and sunscreen.
Ages 15 and up only. Any minors joining us for this class must be accompanied by an adult who is also participating in the class, and both must be registered individually. Students under 18 must wear a helmet. This is not a learn-to-ride class, and all participants are expected to be comfortable with the basics of balancing, pedaling, and steering.
Sunday, May 4, 2025 I 10 am – 1:30 pm
Don Biddle Community Park: Parking Lot off Deacon Way, 6100 Horizon Parkway, Dublin, CA 94568
For more information and to register, visit Urban Cycling 101: Day 2 Road Class.
1-hour Bike Workshops
These 1-hour classroom courses are perfect for introducing riders to the concepts of biking and encourage a healthy commute. Each class is taught by a certified instructor who will teach the basics of bike commuting, crash avoidance, and bicyclist rights and responsibilities. You will also learn how to outfit your bike, how to take a bike on transit and how to bike smart while having fun.
Family Cycling Workshop
This workshop is for kids who are able to ride a bike and are ready to take to the paths and roadways with their parents (suggested grade range 2nd-6th). The event includes instruction on:
- fitting a helmet
- performing a bike safety check
- communicating with other road users
- riding in a straight line and avoiding obstacles
- as well as navigating safely through intersections, all while playing fun games!
All minors must be accompanied by an adult to participate, both with their own working bikes and helmets. Workshop includes a neighborhood ride.
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 10 am – 12:30 pm
Amador Recreation Center + Parking Lot, 4443 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
For more information and to register, visit: BikeEastBay.org/FamilyCyclingWorkshop
Bike to Wherever Campaign
May is National Bike Month, and the City of Pleasanton will celebrate with activities promoting bicycle safety and biking as a fun, healthy, and sustainable way to travel. This includes the Bay Area’s annual Bike to Wherever Day, set for Thursday, May 15, 2025.
As in previous years, the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton will co-host an Energizer Station at the BART station in partnership with Bike East Bay, BART, Hacienda, and Veeva Systems. Cyclists can stop by between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. to enjoy refreshments and receive a free bike bag filled with giveaways from local and regional sponsors (while supplies last).
Stay tuned for more details on this year’s Bike to Wherever events!
Learn more about biking in Pleasanton, visit www.bikepleasanton.com or view the Bike & Pedestrian Master Plan.