Riding Challenge 2026

Ride More this September

A new season brings a fresh start. School begins and routines are back in order. Shake up the way you travel to work, school or wherever you need to be this month. This September, learn ways you can take advantage of public transit and Metro Bike Share.

In line with SoCal Transit Month, take part in our September Riding Challenge.

Earn Prizes with Qualified Rides

Take a Metro Bike on a qualifying ride to earn prizes. The more you ride, the bigger the prize.

  • 10 Qualifying Rides
    Earn a Limited Edition Sticker Pack
  • 30 Qualifying Rides
    Earn a Limited Edition Sticker Pack plus a commemorative 10 Year Anniversary pin

What is a Qualifying Ride?

A qualifying ride is any ride of 10 minutes or more. Sign up for the Riding Challenge by September 30 at 11:59 PM PT, and all qualifying rides you take in September will count toward the challenge.

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The top 3 riders with the most qualifying rides will win these prizes:

3rd Place

    • Limited Edition Travel Tumbler
    • Clear Coin Bag
    • Metro Bike Share Coozie

2nd Place

    • Metro Bike Share Cap
    • Water Bottle
    • Limited Edition Travel Tumbler
    • Clear Coin Bag
    • Metro Bike Share Coozie

1st Place

    • 365-Day Pass
    • Limited Edition Tote Bag
    • Metro Bike Share Cap
    • Water Bottle
    • Limited Edition Travel Tumbler
    • Clear Coin Bag
    • Metro Bike Share Coozie

No purchase necessary. The top three (3) challenge winner(s) will not be awarded to any persons who are Metro employees, Metro Board members (or their staff), or family members of the previously mentioned or who are Metro Bike Share operator employees.

Make the challenge easier with a 30-Day or 365-Day Pass

Check out the different pass pricing we offer from 24-Hour, 30-Day and 365-Day Passes. Each pass provides greater value the more you use it.

You might even be eligible for additional savings on your pass. There are 5 ways to confirm your eligibility for Reduced Fare Passes. Click below to see if you qualify.

Passholders Earn More

Throughout September, 30-Day and 365-Day Passholders can earn 2x points for every ride taken.

Complete special tasks and earn even more points. 3x points are earned for checking out bikes from full stations or returning bikes to empty ones. Use the Metro Bike Share app to locate stations with special tasks.

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Get inspired throughout the Riding Challenge

Follow @bikemetro on Instagram and X, as well as signing up for the Metro Bike Share newsletter.

Tag us on your rides and show your progress!