CycleMAYnia returns in May with more than 30 community-led biking activities across Santa Barbara County, offering residents of all ages opportunities to ride, learn and connect during National Bike Month 2026.
The month-long celebration starts at Santa Barbara Earth Day, April 25-26 at Alameda Park. Visit the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) booth near the free bike valet for event details and planned activities.
“This year’s CycleMAYnia theme Pedal Forward celebrates how biking creates moments of shared joy that bring people together across ages, backgrounds, and experiences,” organizers said.
“CycleMAYnia makes it easy for people to get out and ride, with events happening in communities across the county,” said Marjie Kirn, executive director of SBCAG. “There’s something nearby for everyone, no matter where you live.”
Events will take place from Cuyama to Carpinteria, ranging from family rides and scavenger hunts to safety workshops, guided tours, and bike-to-work and school activities.
The calendar of events is available at CycleMAYnia.org. Participants can also learn how to enter to win an AIMA Big Sur e-bike, sponsored by E Bikery, by attending any featured activity.
Local employers are invited to take part in a friendly, countywide competition that rewards biking to work.
“Local businesses and employers can join the countywide Bike Challenge on SmartRide.org, where organizations of all sizes form teams and compete by logging bike trips,” said Aaron Bonfilio. “Top teams will earn a Stanley Cup-style trophy at the CycleMAYnia Finale on May 31 at Goleta Beach.”
To support CycleMAYnia, riders who bike to the bus can ride fare-free all month on fixed-route services countywide.
Participating agencies include Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District, Santa Maria Regional Transit, City of Lompoc Transit, Santa Ynez Valley Transit, Clean Air Express, and the Ventura County Transportation Commission Coastal Express.
Riders can load bikes (space permitting) and board at no cost, making it easier to combine biking and transit for daily trips and events, SBCAG said.
Cycling Without Age also returns, offering free, piloted trishaw rides for people with limited mobility. Reservations are required seven days in advance, with each trishaw accommodating two passengers on a bench seat or one wheelchair rider, expanding access to CycleMAYnia activities.
CycleMAYnia is a collaborative effort between public entities and private organizations, supported by SBCAG and funded by Measure A (the countywide half-cent transportation sales tax) and local sponsors.
For more, visit CycleMAYnia.org or contact SBCAG at 805-600-4477 or info@sbcag.org.