6 Bike To Work Week Events

This week is the national Bike to Work week, a week intended to promote cycling as a commuting alternative to driving and to encourage bicycle use in general.

In accordance with that week, there are local events for people interested in trying bicycing, or for those who already do.

• In South Pasadena, you can hit up the 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday for a free bike clinic. Get your bike in shape with free tuneups offered by Performance Pasadena. They'll also have free bike reflectors (while supplies last), experienced cyclists to answer questions and more. The booth will be near the Metro Rail bike racks and the Walking Man statue.

• Celebrate the end of Bike to Work Day from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Tavern on Brand, 208 N. Brand, Glendale. Walk Bike Glendale will have refreshments and food to celebrate. A 2-for-1 beer special will be available during happy hour as well as 15 percent off on any food purchase

• The Altadena Bicycle Club will be holding an open ride event at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday starting from . Anyone interested can follow up on the event on the group's open Facebook page.

• Stop by Pasadena’s Incycle bicycle shop for C.I.C.L.E.’s Bike Home From Work event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday.  Incycle is offering free bike safety checks and 15% discounts on selected accessories. New Belgium Brewing will providing one free Shift brew to treat commuters (over 21) who stop by. Unwind, get your bike inspected and check out some cool gear! Location: Incycle – 175 S Fair Oaks  Pasadena, CA 91105
  

• Remember the drive-in? Pasadena will have its first bike-in on at 10:30 p.m. Friday! Ride with them to One Colorado Courtyard to watch Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. Don’t get your bike stolen like Pee Wee! There will be a bicycle locking clinic before departure. Enjoy refreshments, food, and discounts while at One Colorado. Bring your friends, your family, or a date. Meeting Location: Incycle – 175 S Fair Oaks  Pasadena, CA 91105
  

• Celebrate the end of Bike Week Pasadena and the beginning of your bike life 6:60 to 11:00 p.m. Saturday. Pedal through the streets while visiting Pasadena landmarks before ending at Paseo Colorado. Once at Paseo Colorado, attendees will be invited to stay for an evening that will include food from Whole Foods Market Arroyo, New Belgium brews, music, giveaways, awesome prizes from REI and a fundraiser for C.I.C.L.E. Ride starts and ends at: Paseo Colorado – 280 East Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA For more details, visit Bike Week Pasadena's website.

Patch Asks: Will you bike this week?