Bicycle Lifestyles
The August Ascent: Fixed Gear/Singlespeed Race
Fixed gears /singlespeed were well represented at the 8/3/12 Salinas Bike Party. Since that is an urban ride, on public roads, keep in mind “Bicycles must be equipped with a brake that allows an operator to execute a one-braked-wheel skid on dry, level, clean pavement. CVC 21201(a).)” Why? Click here. Photo courtesy of Jan Valencia…
Italian Honeymooners at the Custom House Plaza
Emiliano and Katarina were married two years ago, but this was their honeymoon trip. They’d come from San Francisco and Yosemite just before arriving in Monterey County. From here they were heading south to Los Angeles, then east to Miami! What did they do in Monterey County?
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…
Pedicab Coolness! – Monterey Bay Region Celebrates Tannery Arts Center and Bike-Powered Taxi, Santa Cruz Pedicab
Who wears a suit coat and tie with shorts to work? The elegant service of this bicycle-powered transportation company demands just such attire for the job. Check it out–and dream of the day when bike-power cabbies like him become commonplace throughout the Monterey Bay region. The Tannery Arts Center opening was the place to ride…
Carmel / Hwy 1 – Bike Safe, Carmel Valley Rd to Carpenter
Carmel Valley Rd to Carpenter and Highway 1 is not safe for cyclists. That can change! And the likelihood is greater if you show up to voice your desire for a bike path. Help impress upon decision makers that riding Highway 1 in this area is dangerous and that all the other routes over the…
Salinas Youth and Others for Bikes: Bikes Make Life Better
Honor the life of Santiago Ramirez, killed on his bike at 11:30 p.m. on 4/5/12 in Salinas, by helping to fight gang-related crime and violence. See the many ways you can help Salinas youth and others bike safely–and how you can plug in to community efforts to support youth and build safer communities.