Commuter
Tips for People Who Bike in Rainy Weather
We appreciate rain, including because of this rainbow it delivered over the Monterey Bay! Nonetheless, biking in rainy weather requires extra caution for your protection. And if you’re a mountain biker, rainy weather requires caution for protection of the land too. Should you just skip biking in rainy weather? Maybe—and maybe not! Before deciding what’s…
Free MST fares on Election Day, Nov 5, 2024
MONTEREY COUNTY and beyond, systemwide: On Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Monterey-Salinas Transit will be providing free fares. MST’s press release states: “We understand that transportation can often be a barrier for many in our community, making it difficult to access polling locations. In an effort to ensure everyone has the opportunity to vote,…
Bike advocacy, state and local: Mark Thomas, Monterey; CA SR 68; and elsewhere in California
Short link to this post: https://bit.ly/MarkThos This post was republished October 8, 2024 to bring attention to David Schmalz’s reference to “The Mark Thomas Project” in his Oct 8 article in Monterey County Now, “The North Fremont bike path will go somewhere, eventually.” https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/opinion_blog/the-north-fremont-bike-path-will-go-somewhere-eventually/article_b9e81400-85d2-11ef-bd05-03d31885376f.html David’s article notes, “Projects of any kind locally take a long…
“It’s the best thing to happen”
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition / SF Bike published today a video message relevant for all of California, and beyond. Thanks to SF Bike, one of our California Bicycle Coalition / CalBike local partners, for this inspiring, motivating message. Support the work of SF Bike, Bicycling Monterey, and all advocates making biking and other active transportation…
Salinas Valley Bicycle Repair Workshops — Chualar, Greenfield, Gonzales, King City, San Ardo, San Lucas, Soledad
For hours and other details, or any changes, text or call Greenfield Community Science Workshop, (831) 233-8335.CHUALAR: Saturday, November 23, 2024 – Bike Repair Workshop.GONZALES: Saturday, November 16, 2024 – Bike Repair Workshop. https://svswa.org/event/wallysrecyclefest/.KING CITY: Friday, October 4, 2024 – Bike Repair Workshop. Soledad, August 30, 2024, 3:30-6:30 p.m.Where? Soledad Community Center, 560 Walker DrBike Repair Workshop / Taller de…