JOIN THE FUN!
Want to try biking to school? Riding with a bike bus (formerly, bike train) is an easy way to get some exercise, meet other families, and see how biking might work for your family! A bike bus is a group of people riding together in a big group. Most of the group will be on bikes, but anyone on wheels (e.g. scooters, roller skates/blades, motorized mobility devices, etc.) is welcome to join! Parents, teachers, kiddos, and fellow bikers/rollers are invited. It’s a fun and safe way to ride to school.
This year, the Bike Bus will roll on the following dates. Mark your calendar!
September 8, 2023
October 4, 2023 | International Walk & Roll to School Day!
November 17, 2023
December 8, 2023
December 17, 2023
January 12, 2024
January 26, 2024
February 9, 2024
February 23, 2024
March 8, 2024 | Golden Sneaker Contest
March 22, 2024
April 12, 2024
April 26, 2024
May 10, 2024
May 16, 2024 | National Bike to School Day
May 31, 2024
There are 4 great buses — join the one most convenient for you!
Elmwood/russel
Starts at College Avenue and Russell Street. This route rolls at 7:50 am.
For more info, contact:
Tarm
tarmigan@gmail.com
San Pablo Park
Starts at San Pablo Park at Ward Street. This route rolls at 7:55 am.
For more info, contact:
George
gtorgun@gmail.com
California
Starts at Dwight Way and California Street. This route rolls at 7:55 am.
For more info, contact:
Adam adampmoss@gmail.com
63rd
Starts at 63rd and King Street. This route rolls at 8:00 am.
For more info, contact:
David glasser@davidglasser.net
Questions?
Contact Julia Moss, our Safe Routes to School Coordinator, at julia.moss@mxpta.org
MX BIKE BUS FAQ
DO I NEED TO SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BIKE BUS?
No! We’ve provided emails for the leaders, and they may appreciate an email that you are coming, but you can also just show up!
DO I NEED TO MEET THE BIKE BUS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE ROUTE?
No! You can wait for us anywhere on the route and join us from there.
CAN MY CHILD RIDE IN THE BIKE BUS WITHOUT ME?
We prefer parent participation, but students in 3rd Grade and above may ride without a parent or guardian if they can:
Start & stop their bike smoothly
Ride in a straight line without weaving
Listen to & obey directions
Communicate needs
Lock their own bike at school
If you're not sure, contact the ride leader to discuss your specific situation.
CAN I START A BIKE BUS IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD?
Yes! Starting a bike bus from your neighborhood is a great way to make riding to school more fun for your family AND a great way to help other families that might be thinking about biking, but need a little extra support to get started. If you are interested in starting a Bike Bus, contact our Safe Routes to School Coordinator, Julia Moss, at juliabeers@gmail.com.
WILL THERE BE A BIKE BUS HOME AFTER SCHOOL?
We don't have any organized after-school bike trains, but why not start the first one?
WHAT IF MY CHILD RIDES THE “REGULAR” BUS HOME OR TO AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM?
We've all got complicated schedules - and sometimes it just won't work to bike home after school, which means there's a bike that needs to be transported as well. Some folks have found they can tow their child's bike from their Xtracycle-style cargo bike (by strapping the front wheel of the kid bike into the cargo bags). Others can fit their child's bikes into their Burley-style trailers. As a last resort, some folks have simply put the child's bike in their car at the end of the day.