Despite COVID, 2020 Summer Bike Challenge was a big success! We’d like to thank everyone who helped make that possible.
While so many other recreational programs, activities, and summer vacations were canceled due to COVID, we received great photos and heartwarming comments from hundreds of participants. Riders were happy and grateful for a healthy and fun program that got them outside, active, and doing something fun during these otherwise strange times.
If you didn’t get enough biking this summer, or just want to ride your bike to more places, visit our Biking page for resources and tips on how to get going. You can also find lots of bike rides and bike-related events on our Bike Events page.
All registered participants were entered in a random drawing for an iPad, with one winner per city. Read about each of the eight winners and what inspired them to get on their bikes this summer.
Mindy Baba, Walnut Creek 
Gillian Scott, Pleasant Hill 
Aileen Martija, Pittsburg 
Carolyn DellaChiesa, Oakley 
Oliver Symonds, Martinez 
Jasmine & Hazel Rockett, Brentwood 
Jennifer Agpaoa, Antioch 
Debbie Faires, Concord
What Is the Summer Bike Challenge?
The Summer Bike Challenge is an annual event that encourages people of all ages to get out on their bikes to enjoy healthy, no-cost summer recreation while experiencing pollution-free transportation.
The Challenge provides participants with destination ‘bingo cards’ full of interesting places to ride with special ‘Free Stuff’ prize opportunities along the way. While COVID prevented us from hosting our usual in-person prize events, we still found a way to keep the fun going by exchanging prizes for biking selfies.
