BIKE BAKERSFIELD - MAY IS BIKE MONTH

BIKE POLO IN THE NEWS
Join us for the next game on May 22nd

Be sure to check out the whole article and more pictures from the Californian here.

If you haven't been out for the games yet, you should definately stop by on Thurs. May 22nd. The games start at 6pm. Bring the kids down for a good old time.

Louis Bravos (pictured) has been playing bike polo since it's inception three years ago. He's a veteran player and he'd love to teach you some moves.

Photos by Casey Christie See more here.

CRITERIUM WAIVERS
We are currently waivers for our 3rd Annual Criterium Race. The race will take place on May 18th at Silver Creek Park. Download a PDF waiver here, mail it to our office at:
Bike Bakersfield
1708 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Or bring it with you on the day of the event. Waivers will also be available the day of the event.

MAY EVENT LISTING:

May 5th, 12th- 16th, 19th
Commuter Stands in the Mornings
Three stands along the Kern River Bike Path – Cal State University, Yokuts Park, and Beach Park
630A – 830A
Bike Bakersfield will be providing food and drinks to commuters along the pathway.

May 14th
National Bike Month Celebration Picnic
Jastro Park, Food provided by Jake’s Tex Mex
12PM, Members & friends welcome

May 15th
National Bike to Work Day – GET ON YOUR BIKES & RIDE!
Beach Park, 7:00AM
Join us with local politicians and celebrities to ride to work, we will travel downtown to Spotlight Theater – Otherwise please ride to work and send us your story at info@bikebakersfield.org

May 22nd
Bike Polo
Jastro Park
6PM – 7ish
Sort of like horse polo, but on bikes! Make a team or come and join one.

May 18th
Kid Fit with Bakersfield City Recreation & Parks
Silver Creek Community Center, – 2PM- 4PM
A family fun day in the park. Come join us for bike games, children activities, safety training.

May 18th
3rd Annual Criterium Race
Silver Creek Community Center, (TBD time) 1PM– 4PM
Bike race held in conjunction with the Parks and Rec Kid Fit Activity
Kid’s, Citizen’s, Men’s & Women’s races
Entry Fees: Kids Free, Citizen’s $20, Men/Women $25
Prizes & fun
DOWNLOAD WAIVER HERE

Tues, May 20th
Full Moon Ride
Meeting at the Park at River Walk
A night ride to enjoy the path at night under a full moon.
A casual ride @ 10-12 mph.
Ride will begin at 8PM and head west.
Helmets and lights required.

May 29th
Ride of Silence
Meeting at Town & Country Shopping Center (Gosford & Stockdale))
Starting at 7PM SHARP
A worldwide event
• To mourn those cyclists injures or killed by motorists
• To raise awareness of cyclists on the road
• To have motorists know we only want to share the road we ride on
A ride under 12 mph done in complete silence.
More info www.rideofsilence.com