Pledge and Ride @ Gilroy Gardens!

3050 Hecker Pass Hwy,Gilroy CA 95020

18 May, 2023

Description

The City of Gilroy and Gilroy Gardens is happy to host the Third Annual Ride the Gardens event on May 18, 5:00 PM. Tickets are free of charge but participants must register to ride. Load up those bicycles, push scooters and the family to enjoy Gilroy’s horticulture and family showcase on two wheels. The only rides operating will the ones you power. All riders of bicycles and scooters are welcome! By registering to ride you will receive a free Bike to Wherever Messenger Bag at the event. Expect to see many of your neighborhood friends. Gilroy's Mayor Marie Blankley will be there to greet everyone and ride around as well. Helmets must be worn while riding. This event is limited to 500 people and all participants must bring their eventbrite ticket. Whether you bike every day or once every couple of months - to work, to school, to the farmer’s market, to the library - you’re invited to join thousands in celebration of the humble bicycle. May is Bike Month, and you, your friends, and your family are welcome to ride with us on May 18, 19 and 20 for Bike to Wherever Days. Will you pledge to ride? When you pledge to ride, you can get a free Bike to Wherever Days 2023 tote bag on the days of the event (if you get to a station before they run out) and you will be entered into a random drawing for prizes as well. You’ll also be kept in the loop about Energizer Stations in your neighborhood and SVBC's Bike Bash celebration taking place in your county! Riders at any skill and age are welcome. Just by biking, you’ll be helping SVBC on its mission to build healthier and more just communities. We want as many people as possible to take the pledge and to ride. Whether you're pledging to bicycle to work, run a quick errand, or take a trip to wherever on just one day or every day of month – every bike makes a difference. Getting friends and family to pledge as well will maximize both your impact and the amount of fun we can all have together! To Pledge to Ride and get your FREE Bike to Wherever Day Bag as well as win prizes:1) Complete this Pledge to Ride registration (Pledging is free, donations are optional but welcome!). The deadline is by end of day May 20! 2) On Thursday May 18, Friday May 19, or Saturday May 20: Bike to an Energizer Station location in San Mateo or Santa Clara counties. Show your Eventbrite ticket on your phone or on paperPickup your FREE BTWD Bag and other goodies !Note that bag quantities are limited and some Energizer Stations may run out, so get on your bike early. For a picture of the bag this year, scroll to the bottom of this page. More about Bike Month and Bike to Wherever DaysVisit https://bikesiliconvalley.org/BTWD/ to learn even more. When you register, consider making a donation to support Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition's goal to make it safer for all of us to bike. Let’s all get rolling! Bicycling is one of the best ways to reduce climate change as well as get healthy, save money, and have FUN!!! Here are 35 great reasons to bike! Can't ride a bike? It is fine to ride a scooter, trike, or a tandem too! Check out these options for you!Many thanks to all our sponsors for enabling Bike to Wherever Day to happen!The artwork on this year's BTWD Bag!(Bags are free while they last. T-Shirts are for volunteers or some may be purchased.)