The city of Santa Maria invites the community to celebrate National Bike Month at the inaugural event BiciChella, featuring Ride with a Ranger, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 17 at the Santa Maria Transit Center, 400 E. Boone St.

BiciChella is a collaborative effort between the city’s Public Works Transit Division and the Recreation and Parks Department’s City Rangers to promote alternative transportation options, such as biking and public transit, while activating the downtown Transit Center as a community gathering space.

BiciChella will include music, information booths from local organizations, free bicycle repairs provided by Bici Centro, transit bus demonstrations, complimentary bus rides for cyclists, and limited refreshments.

The featured Ride with a Ranger will depart from the Transit Center at 10:30 a.m. and is open to riders of all ages and skill levels.

The scenic, three-mile round-trip ride will travel to Joe White Park and back. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bicycles and helmets. Riders under 18 years of age are required to wear a helmet. Free helmets will be distributed while supplies last.

Ride with a Ranger is part of CycleMAYnia, a countywide series of bicycle-themed events coordinated by the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments in recognition of National Bike Month

The required pre-registration for the ride may be completed at www.cityofsantamaria.org/register.

Direct questions to the Recreation and Parks Department Office, 805-925-0951 ext. 2260.