Bike Everywhere (and to School) Month A large group of students and adults with bikes in front of the school

Each May, Green Lake Elementary celebrates Bike Everywhere (and to School) Month through a series of activities that encourage students and families to bike, roll, or walk to school. It's a fun way to build healthy habits, explore the neighborhood, and celebrate active commuting.

 

Tune up your family’s bicycles now and make a plan to participate in the many Bike Everywhere Month activities GLES has planned during the month of May.


Bingo cards and additional details will be sent home in your student's backpacks in late April before we kick off the May events.

 

GLES Bike Bingo

All Month Long

 

Students complete biking or rolling activities throughout May to fill in their Bingo sheets. Classes compete for the most BINGO's (prorated to account for class size), and the winning class earns an in‑class donut party from Mighty‑O Donuts! Prizes are also awarded to students who complete the most squares.

 

Congrats to the 2025 Winning Class: Mrs. Merlin (2nd grade)

 

Click here to download the 2026 Bingo Sheet.

 

 

GLES BIKE & SCOOTER SWAP

Sunday, May 3 - 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.

 

Do you need a bike for bike-to-school month or have an out-grown kid’s pedal bike or scooter? If so, please join us on the school playground on Sunday, May 3rd for the GLES Bike/scooter swap! Members of the school community can swap bikes, scooters, and other gear, or stop by our repair station for basic bike maintenance.  

 

Those donating equipment for the swap must complete this form: https://bit.ly/4sV8rhk

BIKE / Roll to School Day

Wednesday, May 6

 

Ride or roll to GLES on the morning of Wednesday, May 6th and visit our welcome table near the bike racks at the front of the school. We will have free goodies and giveaways for any student who bikes or rides to school. As you arrive at the school, please walk your bike if you are on the sidewalks.

A large group of people with bikes standing in front of Mighty-O Donuts

GLES Donut Ride

Saturday, May 23 at 9:00 a.m.

 

Meet at Green Lake Mighty‑O Donuts for a sweet treat before riding counter-clockwise as a group around the outer Green Lake bike path. We’ll end at the bike mounds in Lower Woodland Park. We will ride rain or shine!

GLES Bike Meet‑Up at the Wallingford Farmers Market

Wednesday, May 27

 

Bike, roll, or walk to Meridian Park and join GLES families for a picnic dinner and community fun. We’ll gather in the grassy area west of the vendor tents.

A collage of participants from the Pedaling Relief Project Ride in 2025

Bike Trains

Year-round, or whenever it works for you

 

We invite families to form and manage a “Bike Train” - a small group of students and adults who ride to school together along a shared route. Bike Trains are especially popular in April, May, and June. Each group sets its own route and schedule.

 

If you form a Bike Train or have questions, please email garettcycles@gmail.com. You can also read the Bike to School Train Planning Guide for tips on getting started.