Events

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    West End Celebration, Sand City

    Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsen are among the top-notch musicians performing on West End Celebration’s all-free live music stages.

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    Tips for Drivers on Bike-Friendly / Bike-Safe Driving

    In this post, learn why slow down, how to legally and safely pass a person on a bicycle, how to use the “Dutch Reach” to avoid smacking one, the rights of people who bike to share the road, and more—including tips in short Bike-Safe Driving videos. Share this resource: /wp-content/uploads/2026-Tips-for-Drivers-04-to-a-pg-mini-fliers-1.pdf NOTE: Most people who drive…

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    May 31, 2026: Bike chat on Bluegrass Sunday

    Bike Month (May) events in many counties around the state and nation sometimes include Bike to Worship rides—biking to churches, mosques, synagogues, and other houses of worship. Celebrate Bike Month by joining us at a Monterey church on May 31, 2026. Can’t bike there but wanna socialize with youth and adults who bike, or even…

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    April 16-19, 2026: Sea Otter Classic in Monterey County

    Some history of Sea Otter Classic: /category/bike-monterey-county/events/sea-otter-classic Event website: https://www.seaotterclassic.com/ How to get free admission to SOC in 2026 Children 12 and younger are admitted to Sea Otter Classic free on all four days. For ages 15 and older, you can earn free admission to SOC 2026 by volunteering through Sea Otter Classic Foundation. Volunteers earn a free 4-day…

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    April 23-24, 2026: California Bicycle Summit 

    Hosted by California Bicycle Coalition / CalBike, the 2026 biennial California Bicycle Summit will be in Sacramento on April 23-24. The deadline to register for the Summit is April 10, or until tickets run out. As Kendra Ramsey, CalBike executive director, said: If you’ve been on the fence about attending CalBike’s inspiring biennnial conference, now is the…

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    CA Springtime Protest Pedal to Stop Distracted Driving

    In 2009, my 19-year-old son, Eric, was killed by a texting driver while he was bicycling on a straight, unobstructed country road.  

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