Bike Anywhere
Sharing and supporting bike advocacy efforts — list of 2009-2017 contributors
Happy New Year! Nearly two years ago, we 10 women (names below) launched a fundraising campaign for the Bicycling Monterey website and projects. At this time, we ask that—even if you cannot contribute—you SHARE a link to this post with others. When sharing, you may want to include a personal message, as the people in the examples below did.…
Welcome to the Bicycling Monterey site and projects
This site has been provided by an unpaid volunteer for over a decade. It is provided as a public service for personal use. Respect copyright. Are you under age 21, or homeless, or over age 65 and on a low fixed income? Welcome to this site. All others: Use of this site is on the…
Watchful Eyes: People bicycling help, by seeing what people driving miss
People on bicycles are the eyes, and ears, of their communities, a valuable “Neighborhood Watch.” They have broad vision and a moderate pace of travel, both of which put them in a position to be helpful to others in a way that people driving cannot be. Tip of the helmet to Ernie Gallardo of Greenfield, a member…
Bikes at Traffic Signals: How does it work?
Matthew Perryman Jones isn’t the only one waiting on the light to change. So are lots of people on bicycles! Here’s how it works at some intersections around the Monterey Bay….
Bike to elegant venues, including fine dining establishments
Who says you can’t use earth-friendly transportation and still enjoy some of life’s little luxuries? Sure, you may prefer transportation other than bicycling on some dress-up occasions, especially if a significant distance from your departure point (although even that no longer hinders many people from biking, thanks to e-bikes). Bicycling, or reaching your destination via bike-and-ride, can…
8th Anniversary – HER Helmet Thursdays
For the 9th Anniversary, click here. Created and launched in Monterey County, HER Helmet Thursdays is one of many Bicycling Monterey projects. (Outside Monterey County? Catch the vision.) The 8th Anniversary of the HER Helmet Thursdays Project was Thanksgiving week 2017; check out the 8th Anniversary guide below. HER refers to Mother Earth, who benefits from…