Mesa's streets are gearing up for a pedal-powered month as the city celebrates Valley Bike Month with a trio of events that promise to get the community's wheels spinning. The Arizona Bicycling Summit, set to kick off the month's activities, will host its gathering on April 5 at the Mesa Convention Center. The invitation is open to all—from city planners to health professionals, and the daily cyclists—as they come together to chisel out the future of Arizona cycling.

With activities starting at 8 a.m. and wrapping up by 4 p.m., the summit offers more than just chit-chat. Exhibits and raffles are on the docket, and for those with a taste for adventure, there's a chance the day ends with a group ride, according to Mesa officials. Tickets are a steal starting at $10 for students, ensuring the next generation of cyclists can join in without breaking the bank.

The CycloMesa Festival is pedaling back to the Plaza at Mesa City Center on April 6. Families and fun-seekers alike are promised a smorgasbord of activities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. including BMX shows, roller Derby demos, and mini golf. Offerings unique to this year cover everything from snapping a picture atop a mega bike sculpture to getting a personal caricature drawn with you on two wheels. Alongside providing thrills, Mesa hasn't skimped on the safety—with helmets and gear available while supplies last.

The pedal party continues with Bike to Work Day on April 17, encouraging commuters to trade in their gas guzzlers for a healthier mode of travel from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Joining the ride not only pockets savings and shaves calories but also contributes to a greener Mesa by cutting traffic and pollution. The first 300 to RSVP are set to bag a unique T-shirt and a breakfast voucher, alongside some spirited tunes provided by a local DJ at the Mesa City Center celebration, according to city officials.

For more details on these pedal-pushing extravaganzas, Mesa has provided information at the respective event links.