Advocacy and Infrastructure
11th Anniversary of the HER Helmet Thursdays Project
The impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic mean some HER Helmet Thursdays businesses and organizations have closed temporarily, and others have closed permanently. For most that remain open, their methods of operation, and hours, have changed of necessity. Because of the pandemic-related uncertainties that remain, the guide and database of participants (provided on the Listings/FAQs page) will not…
Tips for Sea Otter Classic, a Celebration of Cycling
Tips for Monterey County’s world-renowned Sea Otter Classic, known as the World’s Premier Cycling Festival and North America’s largest consumer bike expo. Beyond its world-renowned pro and amateur racing, it’s a bike festival for all ages.
Ride My Bike Song
Enjoy this song written and performed by Jenn Guitart, development director of the California Bicycle Coalition / Cal Bike. Sing along! Lyrics provided below, including a printable large-type version. To support Jenn’s Dream Ride Challenge, a fundraiser for CalBike, go to https://www.mightycause.com/story/Aqib7f. Learn more about the Dream Ride: https://www.cadreamride.org Ride My Bike © by Jenn…
Building a nation of true equality, in Monterey County and elsewhere
Protests in Monterey County, California for nationwide police reform, and bike advocacy as part of the mix in improving community-police relationships.
Bicycle Leadership Conference
Bike industry leaders, and some bicycle advocacy leaders too, gather in Monterey again for the Bicycle Leadership Conference. Here are some tips to help them make the most of their visit.
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:…