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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…
Where to donate used or new bicycles or bike accessories in Monterey County
Got bikes? Spare ones you trip over in the garage, or that mostly serve as dust collectors or decorative hangings? Send them out on the bikeways under the pedaling power of those who would otherwise not have a bike. Locks, helmets, and other gear can also be put to good use. Also, knowledgeable cyclists who…
Public Workshops: Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail
Public input solicited Dec 15 in Watsonville (Spanish translation available), and Dec 13 and 14 in Santa Cruz and Davenport. Every step in creating a Monterey Bay multi-use trail from Lovers Point, Pacific Grove to the Santa Cruz-San Mateo County line is worth celebrating–and participating in.
People Power Fundraiser: “Bicycle Dreams” Showing
Our neighbors at People Power will benefit–and you’ll be inspired–by “Bicycle Dreams,” an award-winning documentary about the Race Across America. Monterey Velo Club member Charlie Humphrey and Jennifer Kalich of Salinas both completed this race on behalf of Team Donate Life. Come see what they and others like them experience in this life-changing event.
German Ingenuity: More Than One Way to Travel by Bike
Dieter and Nadja Binz show their love for biking Monterey County in November! “I’m just along for the ride,” Nadja says with a smile. Check out the unique way that she and Dieter toured California by bike. And meet Daniel Grün, German translator for this post, and see what he was up to in Monterey…
Blanco Road Bike Lanes: A prime connection between Salinas and the Monterey Peninsula
Class II bike lanes for Blanco Road were approved and funded, challenged, then re-affirmed by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. Contact Phil or Frank to ride Blanco now, then again later after new lanes are in and see why they matter!