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Resources on Riding Skills, Laws, and Safety for People Who Bike
Click any link below to access Bicycling Monterey’s primary tips about riding skills, bike laws, and safety. California CA Bike Law Summary (8.5 x 11 flyer) Leyes de ciclismo de California (bilingual, 8.5 x 11 flyer) BIKING ON SIDEWALKS, plus examples of ordinances around Monterey County ANDAR EN BICICLETA EN LAS ACERAS además de ejemplos de…
Greenfield: Youth bike helmet prizes, Spanish and English bike safety info at South County Health & Safety Fair
What do the transportation planner Ariana Green, REI Marina outreach specialist Ellie Kincaid, and members of the Naval Postgraduate School Cycling Club have in common this summer? All are reaching out to help South County kids learn about bicycle laws and to bike more safely. Read how.
Salinas Bike Party, a Community Event: Hot on Wheels
Waiting on the light to change? Salinas Bike Party, is stopping at those red lights. But they aren’t waiting on other stuff to change, they’re changing it themselves–like nothing to do, nowhere to go, nobody to hang out with. It’s happening! Come join the party! A monthly event. Help provide more cool opportunities for youth…
The August Ascent: Fixed Gear/Singlespeed Race
Fixed gears /singlespeed were well represented at the 8/3/12 Salinas Bike Party. Since that is an urban ride, on public roads, keep in mind “Bicycles must be equipped with a brake that allows an operator to execute a one-braked-wheel skid on dry, level, clean pavement. CVC 21201(a).)” Why? Click here. Photo courtesy of Jan Valencia…
Ways to Avoid Crashes When Biking Monterey County
Dr. Hugh Stallworth knows a community effort is needed to help reverse the childhood obesity and diabetes epidemic. The parent out biking with his children clearly knew biking benefits their long-term health. What happened? And how can such bike crashes be prevented? And how can you help?
Tribute Ride for CAPT Alan Poindexter
Details for babes in trailers, BMX, cruisers, fixies, and other bicyclists–nearly 200 registered already–about the Monterey County bike community’s 7/21 tribute ride. Helmets are required for all ages, no cell phone or camera use on the ride. Join the NPS Cycling Club in paying tribute to former astronaut and NPS Dean of Students CAPT Alan…