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Video: Bike Buzz
To sign up for “Bike Buzz” (Bicycling Monterey Subscriber Buzz), refer to Contact/Subscribe. Most scenes in the “Bike Buzz” video below, created October 28, 2017, relate to “Bike Buzz: Autumn 2017 News from Bicycling Monterey.” Music rights for the above video’s song, “King of Spades” — composed by Dan Frechette and performed by Dan Frechette…
Project: Education and advocacy on issues affecting people who bike in Monterey County, throughout California, and nationwide
Among the Bicycling Monterey projects is education and advocacy regarding infrastructure and other local, state, and national issues affecting people who bike. Bike education and advocacy actions have been an ongoing part of Bicycling Monterey’s award-winning work since 2009. Below are a few examples. Education and Advocacy 1. Research issues through participation in webinars, phone conferences, public and private meetings, reading,…
Regulations for E-Bikes / Electric-Assist Bicycles and Other Non People-Powered Bikes — in Monterey County and Elsewhere
/resources/resources-on-riding-skills-bike-laws-and-safety#eBikeSpecific From e-bike snob to “won me over.” Regulations about e-bikes are still in a state of flux around the United States. Misinformation and confusion abound. It’s advisable to take personal responsibility for researching what the regulations are where you ride. Consider the mix of info below a starting point for your own research. Disclaimer:…
International, National, State, and Regional Collaborations: Bicycling Monterey teams up with others on bike advocacy efforts
Most people realize that Bicycling Monterey provides inspiration and resources for people who bike anywhere. Many are unaware that Bicycling Monterey also collaborates with others on many regional, state, national, and international bike education and advocacy efforts. Below are a few examples. INTERNATIONAL People who bike in other nations visit this website too, in addition to the many international…
From e-bike snob to “won me over”: Pedaling Monterey County with a boost-on-demand from e-assist
Note: The bicycle in this post is a Type 1 e-bike—no throttle, requires pedaling, and has a top assisted speed of 20 mph. See the classes/types of e-bikes for California: http://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/AB_1096_-_Info_for_Consumers.pdf. In May 2009, when I founded the Bicycling Monterey site and projects, I was enjoying steep rural climbs five or six days a week. My fitness level was…