Bike Classes
Safe Routes to School — Monterey County
Short link to this post: http://bit.ly/SafeRoutesMoCo A new Safe Routes to School website for Monterey County was launched in February 2021 by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County: https://saferoutesmonterey.org Rutas Seguras a la Escuela / Safe Routes to School — New site for Monterey County: /new-site-for-safe-routes-to-school-monterey-county.html For some Bicycling Monterey posts since 2009 related to Safe…
Monterey County Youth Center Annual Appreciation Day
“It takes a village to raise a child,” and the Monterey County Probation Department Youth Center recognizes that with its annual appreciation day. See the 30 providers–including bike repair and safety class–whose volunteers were honored on this day for their commitment to Monterey County youth. And consider joining them by volunteering your time too!
Little Bellas at Sea Otter Classic
Girls ages 7-13: Little Bellas new California Sundays Session starts up in Salinas April 20th! Read Nic Coury’s story to learn why Salinas High student Quincy Linder, and her dad, recommend LIttle Bellas.
Monterey Park Cycling: For South Salinas kids, “Your community is your classroom,” and you get to class by bike!
Children from this South Salinas neighborhood bike it together. They get to know their community better while enjoying the many other benefits of bicycling. Here how this public elementary school bike club began, and where they’ve been riding.
City of Monterey – Free Bicycle Rodeo and Bike Helmet for Ages 8-12
NOTE: Most people agree that that children up to about age 13 don’t yet have the ability to judge vehicle speed and distance that would allow them to bike safely in the street. See Bicycling Monterey’s “Children and Teens Growing Up Bikewise in Monterey County” and “Bicycling on Sidewalks: Misconceptions and advisories.” Thanks to the City…