Founder, Bicycling Monterey

  • Bike Buzz: Fines for bicycle-related California Vehicle Code (CVC) violations

    The City of Carlsbad, California—in their “Snapshot of fines associated with violations”https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/streets-traffic/traffic-safety/electric-bikes —notes, “The actual fine does not include approximately $300 dollars in additional court fees.” Yes, a Base Fine does not include additional court fees! For example, a common citation for minors is riding without a helmet (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=21212.&lawCode=VEH). For that, California’s Base Fine is…

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  • King City Ciclovía, a Monterey County Open Streets Event

    2026 update: King City’s fourth Ciclovia event is scheduled for October 11, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Open streets from 1st Street to San Lorenzo St. for walking, biking, and family fun.” 2025 update: King City’s third Ciclovia event is scheduled for October 19, 2025, noon to 4 p.m. NOTE: Photos and info below…

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  • Autumn 2025: Monterey County Events

    Special bike-related events for autumn (through December 21) include—but aren’t limited to—those listed below. While there may be occasional updates to this autumn events list, the best way to catch more news this autumn is to follow @bikemonterey on Mastodon. (Need tips on using Mastodon? See social media section of Bicycling Monterey’s Contact page.) To receive email…

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  • Act on Climate: Monterey County Climate Action Coalition

    A Monterey Bay chapter of the Climate Reality Project plans to bring together existing organizations that are active in different realms of climate advocacy—from 🚲bicycling to EV charging stations to marine protection

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  • Greenfield & South County: Bike Resource Event

    What: Bike Resource Event Why: To provide free bike repairs and resources, along with fun family activities, for residents of Greenfield and South Monterey County  When: 16 August 2025, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Market at the Gazebo, Greenfield

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  • Advocate for active transportation—bicycling and more—in Salinas, and elsewhere in Monterey County

    If our world is to have public streets that are safe, appealing, and accessible to all, it’s vital to get input from each area’s own active transportation users—the people who bike, walk, skate, or scoot there. It’s also helpful to hear from people who’d like to use active transportation, if only the infrastructure were better!…

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