Guest Post
California Coastal Commission – bike advocacy
“Hello everyone, my name is Devon Jackson and I’m a Senior Transportation, Access, and Mobility Planner working out of the California Coastal Commission’s Central Coast District Office in Santa Cruz. After recently attending the 2026 California Bicycle Summit, it’s my intention to form better relationships with local bicycle advocates so that their recommendations can help…
Directional Requirements for Biking on Sidewalks in Monterey County
For other info about sidewalk riding, refer to our post BIKING ON SIDEWALKS, plus examples of ordinances around Monterey County. Guest post by Anon, Esquire Note from Bicycling Monterey: Since 2009 occasionally we’ve heard conversations or seen a media report referring to someone “pedaling the wrong way down a sidewalk.” We asked a local attorney who is…
CA Springtime Protest Pedal to Stop Distracted Driving
In 2009, my 19-year-old son, Eric, was killed by a texting driver while he was bicycling on a straight, unobstructed country road.
Eye on Infrastructure: Salinas, California
Photos by JLR Salinas teen and bike commuter All bicycling facilities are not equal when it comes to helping keep people who bike safer! Here’s one type that is genuinely helpful: Bike Boxes. A BIKE BOX is an area at the head of traffic lanes that is designated for people on bicycles. It gives bicyclists…
Learning some dos and don’ts of biking
Guest post written by a 15-year-old Salinas participant in Bicycling Monterey’s project offering alternative to traffic fines. All photos shot in Salinas by Bicycling Monterey Bike riding is a great way to get around and enjoy the outdoors, but sometimes mistakes happen, like getting a citation. It’s all part of the learning process of being…
Rancho San Juan High School Mountain Bike Team
Rancho San Juan High School Mountain Bike Team was made up of half freshmen and half seniors for the 2023-2024 season. A large portion of the team was completely new to mountain biking. The team saw tremendous growth as the riders gained skills and confidence throughout the season. The team has been competing in the…