Making headway on mental health can start by simply hopping on a bike. This May, join UCLA Transportation as we celebrate cycling by sharing resources, giving away prizes, and hosting events including pit stops, mobile repair station pop-ups, and a special luncheon.
Recognized as both National Bike Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, the crossover in May emphasizes the connection between physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. Whether for commuting, fitness, or just fun, riding a bike is good for Bruin’s brains.
Science shows biking sparks joy and is an effective, evidence-based tool for boosting mood and mental clarity, improving self-esteem, providing stress relief, reducing anxiety and depression, and offering valuable social interaction.
Roll with us! Come along for giveaways and events, a celebration to acknowledge our community of riders and encourage other Bruins to try biking with our campus partners at the UCLA Bike Shop and Velofix.
Mobile Bike Repair Services
Monday, May 11, 11 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Court of Sciences
Pit Stop
Tuesday, May 12, 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at the Northwest corner of Westwood/Le Conte
Mobile Bike Repair Services
Tuesday, May 12, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Bruin Plaza (stage side)
Pit Stop
Wednesday, May 13, 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Dickson Court North
Mobile Bike Repair Services
Wednesday, May 13, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Lu Valle Commons
Also taking place is the annual Bike Luncheon. On Thursday, May 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the Court of Sciences, enjoy complimentary refreshments and receive the custom Bike Month t-shirt. Registration for this event is required, as space and t-shirt quantity are limited.
Sign Up for the Bike Month Luncheon and T-Shirt
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter (X), and Instagram all month too for chances to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Earn extra prizes for extra bike mileage by joining the Love to Ride platform and logging your trips and distance each week in May.
The idiom "as easy as riding a bike" applies to the UCLA campus. There are bike programs and benefits, miles of bike lanes, Metro Bike Share, DIY repair stands, bike classes, Love to Ride online platform, secure bike parking, discounts through your UCLA affiliation at local bike shops, and a campus bike advisory committee dedicated to improving two-wheeled travel.
Strap on that helmet and let's go, Bruins!
