If the District’s less than perfect streets, incomplete bike trail network, or errant projectiles have steered you away from riding that Schwinn you own, May is the month to turn it all around. Yesterday marked the beginning of National Bike Month, sponsored by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. Throughout the month, WABA will host a series of events designed to encourage bicycling and bike commuting, teach safe riding, and highlight the D.C. area’s numerous cycling possibilities. So do yourself a favor and pull that old bike out, strap on a helmet, and join the Great Bicycle Menace (as DCist Tom calls it)!

WABA’s schedule of events after the jump…