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Monterey Bay coastal trail — partial closure and access map
Project construction updates starting October 2026 are outlined below, i.e., upcoming trail closures and detours in Sand City. FINAL BRR Ext. & Trail Closure (5) The info below was previously published. * * * In addition to the info below, published 12/13/25, you may also be interested in a 1/15/26 article by Celia Jiménez in…
April 16-19, 2026: Sea Otter Classic in Monterey County
Some history of Sea Otter Classic: /category/bike-monterey-county/events/sea-otter-classic Event website: https://www.seaotterclassic.com/ How to get free admission to SOC in 2026 Children 12 and younger are admitted to Sea Otter Classic free on all four days. For ages 15 and older, you can earn free admission to SOC 2026 by volunteering through Sea Otter Classic Foundation. Volunteers earn a free 4-day…
Directional Requirements for Biking on Sidewalks in Monterey County
For other info about sidewalk riding, refer to our post BIKING ON SIDEWALKS, plus examples of ordinances around Monterey County. Guest post by Anon, Esquire Note from Bicycling Monterey: Since 2009 occasionally we’ve heard conversations or seen a media report referring to someone “pedaling the wrong way down a sidewalk.” We asked a local attorney who is…
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…
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…