Bicycle Lifestyles
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.
How to support the children of Jenne Smith and Lance Mackey
Jenne Smith, born and raised in Monterey County, was passionate about helping others, living in harmony with nature, and protecting the earth. In 2015 Jenne moved to Alaska, where she fell in love with Lance Mackey. Together they had two children—a son, Atigun, and a daughter, Lozen. On October 4, 2020, Jenne’s life ended suddenly…
Biking for The Bridge Restoration Ministry, benefiting people in addiction recovery
We’re having a heat wave! Why would Andrew Kipsey bike over 130 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Monterey Peninsula now? Because the needs of people in addiction recovery don’t stop because of weather conditions, or a pandemic. We first met Andrew at a 2012 memorial bike ride on the Monterey Peninsula. That…
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…