Beautiful skies and warm weather kick off the perfect start to this week’s Aloha Friday near Long Beach homes.

Were you aware that May is National Bike Month? Bike riding provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy the surroundings of the house you can afford and this week the City of Long Beach is sponsoring several events to help you get moving!

On Saturday, May 18th you can take part in a “Lawns to Gardens” FREE bike tour hosted by landscaper Green Genie and the Long Beach Water Department. You’ll see a variety of Belmont Shore home lawns that have been transformed into garden landscapes of thirty Belmont Shore homes. The four hour ride begins at 10 a.m. This is not just a “ride by and point” tour, however, since you can bring all your drought-tolerant landscape questions. You may just discover the answer you need for your Long Beach house you can afford! You must RSVP, so email greengeniesocal@yahoo.com if you’d like to attend.

If learning about water conservation and landscaping ideas is not of interest, but you would still like to bike, you can ride down to the 30th annual Long Beach Pride Celebration. The Bikestation located at the First Street Transit Mall (downtown) will be offering free parking for your bike on Saturday and Sunday during the festivities.

On Sunday, May 19th families of all ages can join in the fun at the Kidical Mass Bixby Knolls with a family neighborhood bike ride from 1 to 3 pm. Meet up at Georgie’s Place, located at 3850 Atlantic, for free ice cream, safety tips, and a Safe Moves Bike Rodeo. Find out more by clicking here, and be sure to wear your helmet!