As part of National Bike Month, El Monte is offering cyclists free rides on its commuter shuttles and local fixed-route transit buses from Monday, May 14 to Friday, May 18. Metrolink is also participating in the promotion.

El Monte’s commuter shuttles operate weekdays from 5:04 a.m. to 7:14 p.m. Weekday hours for transit buses are 6 a.m. to 7:10 p.m.

People who want to participate in Metrolink’s offer must have a bike with them, while those participating in El Monte’s offer can have either a bicycle or a safety helmet. For more information, call the city’s Transportation Services Division at 626-580-2217.