Advocacy and Infrastructure
San Benito County: Rides, Maps, Mentors, and More, including Advocacy Tips
Take a peek at the San Benito County bike scene. See how San Benito County led the Monterey Bay region in supporting kids biking to school. Learn how to get involved with bicycling in San Benito County–by advocating for better bikeways, by just getting out and having fun on a group ride, or in other…
There’s Nothing Like Riding a Bike
When my mom or any other concerned adult expresses fear for our safety when my children and I commute by bike — a tandem and trailer with electric assist to help with those hills and 50-pound backpacks, a bike with a granny gear for me, and a trail-a-bike for my 5 year old — my…
Free bike racks and other bike, skateboard, and scooter parking solutions — plus fix-it stations
For the latest info on Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s Active Transportation Support Program (previously known as bicycle secure program)—which provides free bike parking racks and lockers, bicycle maintenance stations, and more—go to https://www.tamcmonterey.org/active-transportation-support-program. Related info on pgs 26-27 of Nov 5, 2025 meeting packet: https://www.tamcmonterey.org/files/084f89165/BPC+Agenda+Packet+November+Meeting.pdf Tell TAMC where these items are needed. For example… Do…
Monterey County Parks: Fee increases, Lake San Antonio bicycle rentals, and more
Short link to this post: http://bit.ly/MoCoParks Fees at parks New entry fees for people who bike or walk are among fee increases at Monterey County Parks effective January 10, 2019, including at Jacks Peak (where you can bike paved roads, but not trails), Toro Park, Laguna Seca, and other county parks: http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-i-z/resource-management-agency-rma-/parks/rates-reservations Among parks-related posts on…
Thank You, 2018 Contributors to Bicycling Monterey
Short link to this post: http://bit.ly/2018ContributorsBikeMRY In 2018 the following people made a financial contribution to the Bicycling Monterey website and projects. To add your name to 2018 contributors, make a contribution in any amount before midnight on December 31. Click here for ways to contribute and FAQs. Thank you. More people bicycling benefits individuals, communities, and planet! 2018 contributors Lynn…
Wintertime Gallery + Holiday Tips
In Monterey County, winter days often see thousands of people on bikes–like the 40 folks captured on December 20 in these images, all out biking the City of Monterey to get where they wanted to go–or just to get an extra burst of holiday cheer.