Advocacy and Infrastructure
Ways to Avoid Crashes When Biking Monterey County
Dr. Hugh Stallworth knows a community effort is needed to help reverse the childhood obesity and diabetes epidemic. The parent out biking with his children clearly knew biking benefits their long-term health. What happened? And how can such bike crashes be prevented? And how can you help?
Jan Valencia, Golden Helmet Award and Phil Yenovkian, Silver Helmet Award – 2012
Dorothy’s Place, Salinas is hurting. To honor the birthday of bike advocate Jan Valencia, please consider making a donation to Dorothy’s Place, one of Jan’s favorite local charities. Got a bike question? Got an Answer Man–and a very special one at that. Learn why Transportation Agency of Monterey County awarded Jan his Golden Helmet. You’ll…
Bike BLM / Ft Ord? Watch out for big trucks!
Now thru Dec 2012, 7 am – 5 pm, truck traffic will be heavy on Fort Ord Public Lands. Check out these special tips for bicyclists around trucks–and truck drivers around bikes–to avoid accidents.
Bike Shops offer $10 safety inspections and minor tuneups in honor of Bike Month 2012
$4.12+ per gallon for gas? Or 10 bucks and pedaling? Bike shops make it easier to decide, and to help you get ready to celebrate all the spring activities, including Bike Week.
Students of Jack Franscioni Elementary School, Soledad host Ride for Safe Routes visitors
Why bike to school? Plenty of good reasons, as these Soledad children were reminded by Ride America for Safe Routes visitors.
Make it a joy ride: Monterey County Bike Week, 2012
May 7-13, and beyond, are packed with fun for bicyclists in Monterey County!