Oakland Bike To W(herever) Day 2020

At the August 20, 2020 BPAC meeting, Chris Hwang, Board President of Walk Oakland Bike Oakland (WOBO), presented safer, alternative ways to mark the celebration of the Bike to Work Day (BTWD), in light of safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bike to Work Day this year is now renamed to Bike to Wherever Day, and will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2020. The entire week of September 20-26, 2020 is Bike to Wherever Week.

Ways to volunteer:

Commissioner Rides with Councilmembers, Mayor, Electeds
Bike Bag and Bikeway Maps distribution
Bike Route Suggestions – Online Maps
Put up signs on Slow Streets barricades
Media – Digital Storytelling

If you are interested in volunteering with WOBO for BTWD, please fill out this form.

Bike Bingo!

Share your pics of your bingo finds by Bike To W(herever) Day 09/24/2020 on instagram or twitter @walkoakbikeoak with #BTWDBingo and or email info@wobo.org to win your prize!

BTWD Tote Bags!

This year, Bike to Wherever Day tote bags will be available for a curbside pick-up at selected bike shops and libraries located throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Ride your favorite local routes and stop by at one of the locations on the map to grab a bag! Each station has different business hours, so make sure to check your location and its hours.