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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…

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  • A Bike Hike in 1975: A slice of American history, plus resources for change

    On the heels of Flag Day (June 14) 2020, a 1975 scene from a documentary produced by Bill Moyers in 1976 is getting renewed attention. It offers yet another way to deepen our understanding of our nation’s history and current climate. View it below. “We called them bike hikes. We were just going out to…

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  • COVID-19 resources for Monterey County, California and beyond

    Información en español – California: https://covid19.ca.gov/es/ The following are official information resources—state, county, national, and global—about Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). State of California:https://covid19.ca.gov Monterey County: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/health/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19 U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov – PLEASE NOTE the CDC guidelines on Why Outside is a Safer Choice, including about outdoor physical distancing, e.g., “Outside, at least 6…

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  • Monterey County Transportation: Quick Build; Central Coast Hwy 1 Climate Resiliency Study; Passenger Rail Survey

    The below is a followup to the June 3, 2020 Transportation Agency for Monterey County Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee meeting. Don’t whine about infrastructure (e.g., /why-get-involved-in-infrastructure-planning-north-fremont-monterey-and-other-projects.html); get involved. TAMC Bike-Ped meetings are open to the public, and more participation is encouraged—including by youth and young adults. Learn more, including about lack of representation:…

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  • Bike Buzz: May 2020 news from Bicycling Monterey

    In a hurry? For the collective good, please read items 1 and 2 below. Those important items are also highlighted on the / home page. Effective April 30 at 12:01 a.m., Monterey County has a facial coverings (a.k.a. masks) order, which we appreciate. The order was accompanied by FAQs, and among those is: “Should people who…

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  • April 25: ¡Gratis! Ciclismo 101 – Clase de video en línea

    ¡Gratis! abril 25, sábado, 12:00-13:00 PDT EST Ciclismo 101 – Clase de video en línea: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-clase-ciclismo-101-clase-de-video-en-linea-registration-101109966632 Gracias a nuestros colegas en California Bicycle Coalition, Active San Gabriel Valley. https://www.activesgv.org/classes.html Más información en español, para personas que andan en bicicleta, e información sobre coronavirus / COVID-19 también: /resources/en-espanol

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  • Homeschooling Support

    Mari’s attention to detail and her commitment to the whole child/teenager make her an excellent choice.—Terrill Keeler, MFCC Click link below to enlarge poster for viewing. If you’d like to share the poster on social media, click the download button. In response to COVID-19, Mari is providing educational support to homeschooling families, as she has…

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