Tahoe Bike Month will begin on June 1, marking its 20th year of promoting bike culture in the Lake Tahoe region. This event is organized by the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). The month-long celebration encourages both residents and visitors to use biking for transportation and recreation, contributing to environmental conservation efforts at Lake Tahoe.
“Biking offers countless benefits,” stated Rachael Shaw, a transportation planner at TRPA. “In addition to boosting health and well-being, each bike trip helps reduce traffic congestion, improves air quality, and preserves the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe. We’re proud to continue this collaboration with the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, regional partners, and local businesses to promote and celebrate biking at Tahoe.”
Throughout June, various events such as group rides, community cleanups, bike path maintenance activities, and educational workshops will be held. Participants can register through a Strava profile at TahoeBikeMonth.org to join a friendly competition where they earn points for each day they log a ride. Each ride also serves as an entry into a raffle for prizes from local businesses, including an e-bike donated by Outdoor Gear Lab.
For detailed information on events, registration procedures, and safety tips, individuals are encouraged to visit TahoeBikeMonth.org. Notable events include:
- Community cleanup efforts on June 3 in South Lake Tahoe and June 7 in Truckee.
- Encouragement for students to walk or bike to school from June 4–6.
- Hands-on workshops offering bike repairs on June 9 at Bijou Community Park in South Lake Tahoe; June 10 at Alibi Ale Works in Truckee; and June 18 at South Lake Brewing Co., South Lake Tahoe.
- Bike-to-anywhere days with free snacks available at rest stops on June 11 in South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe City; and on June 18 in Truckee.
- A weekend of group mountain bike rides on June 21-22 in Meyers.
“Tahoe Bike Month is for everyone, from young kids to seniors and everyone in between,” said Nick Speal, president of the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition. “While some will ride all the way around Lake Tahoe, the local trails and bike paths offer something for anyone looking to get outside, have some fun, and take one more car off the road.”
Tahoe Bike Month aligns with sustainable recreation goals under the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program. Biking contributes to reducing vehicle miles traveled which improves air quality—a critical aspect of maintaining environmental health in the region. Since 2009, partners have enhanced or built over 200 miles of pedestrian and bicycle routes within the basin.
The community is encouraged to prepare their bikes as this annual event begins on June 1.