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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…
Thank You, 2017 Contributors to Bicycling Monterey
As of December 20, twelve contributors—listed alphabetically below—have thoughtfully supported the work of the Bicycling Monterey website and projects since January 1, 2017. Please join them by making a contribution in any amount by December 31. Thank you. * Asterisk indicates repeat contributor. Bette Harpster Beverly Prowell* Edith Frederick* Ellen Tucker Hans Ongchua* Janet Beaty and Jack…
8th Anniversary – HER Helmet Thursdays
For the 9th Anniversary, click here. Created and launched in Monterey County, HER Helmet Thursdays is one of many Bicycling Monterey projects. (Outside Monterey County? Catch the vision.) The 8th Anniversary of the HER Helmet Thursdays Project was Thanksgiving week 2017; check out the 8th Anniversary guide below. HER refers to Mother Earth, who benefits from…
Video: Bike Buzz
To sign up for “Bike Buzz” (Bicycling Monterey Subscriber Buzz), refer to Contact/Subscribe. Most scenes in the “Bike Buzz” video below, created October 28, 2017, relate to “Bike Buzz: Autumn 2017 News from Bicycling Monterey.” Music rights for the above video’s song, “King of Spades” — composed by Dan Frechette and performed by Dan Frechette…
Project: Education and advocacy on issues affecting people who bike in Monterey County, throughout California, and nationwide
Among the Bicycling Monterey projects is education and advocacy regarding infrastructure and other local, state, and national issues affecting people who bike. Bike education and advocacy actions have been an ongoing part of Bicycling Monterey’s award-winning work since 2009. Below are a few examples. Education and Advocacy 1. Research issues through participation in webinars, phone conferences, public and private meetings, reading,…
Project: Public Outreach
Public outreach to increase awareness of the multiple benefits of biking—even for people who do not bike—is among the many Bicycling Monterey projects. Virtually everyone benefits from such things as reduced traffic and parking congestion, improved public health, stronger community relationships, benefits to the economy, and reduced carbon emissions as well as reduced air, noise and water…
Regulations for E-Bikes / Electric-Assist Bicycles and Other Non People-Powered Bikes — in Monterey County and Elsewhere
/resources/resources-on-riding-skills-bike-laws-and-safety#eBikeSpecific From e-bike snob to “won me over.” Regulations about e-bikes are still in a state of flux around the United States. Misinformation and confusion abound. It’s advisable to take personal responsibility for researching what the regulations are where you ride. Consider the mix of info below a starting point for your own research. Disclaimer:…