Bicycle Lifestyles

  • Bike Buzz: Spring 2018

    For Summer 2018 buzz, go to http://bit.ly/Summer2018BikeBuzz Short link to this post: http://bit.ly/Spring2018BikeBuzz This post features a summary of new Bicycling Monterey posts, plus some updated ones, since the last notification to subscribers went out. May 2018 starts Bicycling Monterey’s 10th year. At the bottom of the post is a list of some Bike Calendar highlights—posts about…

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  • Going in circles, just trying to find answers to your bicycling questions?

    Sometimes the World Wide Web can be an information overload. A person can feel like they’re in the dark, going in circles—like the rider below—and just can’t find what they’re looking for. Want reliable info on bike laws, riding skills and safety? Bicycle maps? How about tips for Monterey County communities, from Pebble Beach to…

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  • “Social benefits of cycling” — for people who bike, and for everyone

    Tip of the helmet to Sean Roney, a South Monterey County resident and California State University Monterey Bay student, for his spot-on video message: “I think I’ll be another smiling person!” “On a bike, it’s easy to spread goodwill. Everyone you interact with can hear you, see you. That’s good for society! When everyone is…

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  • Carmel Confusion, Part II: Rights of people who bike

    Short link to this post: http://bit.ly/CarmelConfusion2 Above: Among those who ride a bicycle in Carmel-by-the-Sea is this officer, one of Monterey County’s constables of the peace who bike. [This post was originally published on March 16, 2018, updated April 3 and April 6. 4/3/18 update: Mad Dogs & Englishmen was unanimously approved by Carmel City Council…

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  • FAQs: Are bicycle helmets required in Cali?

    Confused about bike laws? Feel free to phone Bicycling Monterey.   Bicycle helmet requirements for California Youth. California DMV VC Section 21212 states that people younger than age 18 are required to wear helmets when biking on “a street, bikeway, as defined in Section 890.4 of the Streets and Highways Code, or any other public bicycle path or trail.” Youth,…

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  • City of Monterey Climate Action Steps: Exploring commercial pedicabs

    June 18, 2019 update: City of Monterey approved a pedicab ordinance. @CityofMonterey approved a pedicab ordinance 5-0. Pedicab operators will have to be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license, and complete bike safety training.#multimodal #multimodal19 #bike #Monterey — Alan Haffa (@HaffaAlan) June 19, 2019 * * * When Clyde Roberson…

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