San Rafael Cyclist Named Marin County's 'Bike Champion Of The Year'

SAN RAFAEL, CA — A San Rafael cycling advocate was named one of the Bay Area's Bike Champions of the Year this week. Bay Area Bike To Wherever Days (BTWD) revealed this year's winners for each county on Thursday, recognizing Dave Rhoads of Marin County. Organizers say the award highlights riders for their commitment to cycling and community.

"Rhoads is an excellent example of how a person's passion for bicycling can create a positive impact on the community," BWTD said Thursday. "Since relocating from San Francisco to Marin in 2019, he has actively volunteered with the Marin County Bicycle Coalition (MCBC) and advocated for safer bicycle infrastructure and the use of bicycles as a means of transportation.

Rhoads currently co-chairs the Walk/Bike San Rafael MCBC Local Team. Its current campaigns include traffic calming in downtown areas and improving bicycle parking at the Sunday Marin Farmers Market.

Organizers said Rhoads, his wife Amy, and their 15-month-old child can frequently be seen riding around town running errands on their e-bike.

Each winner gets a special handlebar bag from Mikes Bikes, a laminated set of trail map cards, a stadium blanket and a $50 gift card for Sports Basement.

Bike To Wherever Days will run through the month of may, including Bike to Work Day on May 18.