Monterey (the city)

  • Bike Buzz: Sept 2019

    Update, Sept 17 – check thread of today’s @bikemonterey tweet about #SB127 / #CompleteStreets. That approved legislation—if Governor Newsom signs it! (urge him to)—could positively affect infrastructure of people who bike, walk, etc. in Salinas, San Lucas, Soledad, and more than 185 other communities throughout California. [Oct 12 update: Governor Newsom vetoed the bill; details:…

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  • International Day at Naval Postgraduate School

    International Day, April 27, 2019, noon to 4 p.m., is a rare opportunity for the general public to enjoy the Naval Postgraduate School campus. It’s also one of Bicycling Monterey’s favorite events! Event admission is free. All persons age 18+ must show government-issued photo ID at the gate. Foods from nearly thirty countries will be…

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  • North Fremont, Monterey bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure changes, including Class IV lanes

    Related update, 6/18/24: “TAMC seeks $10.4M grant to close trail network ‘gap’ near Seaside,” by James Herrera, Monterey Herald https://www.montereyherald.com/2024/06/18/tamc-seeks-10-4m-grant-to-close-trail-network-gap-near-seaside/. * * * https://twitter.com/BikeMonterey/status/1203499041419489281?s=20 See Bicycling Monterey’s 12/13/19 post “Why get involved in infrastructure planning: North Fremont, Monterey— and other projects.” https://twitter.com/BikeMonterey/status/1187482961781747712?s=20 The photo directly below shows construction progress as of August 30, 2019. Note…

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  • HER Helmet Thursdays — on Sea Otter Classic’s Opening Day, and on Thursdays year-round

    The hospitality professionals in these five 15-second video greetings want to be sure visitors, and locals, are aware that people who help HER / Mother Earth by bicycling are appreciated throughout Monterey County.

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  • Video: Bike Date in Monterey County – “Learn to Love Again” by Taylor Kropp

    “Bike Date in Monterey County” – Music by Taylor Kropp. Photographs and video compilation by Mari Lynch, Bicycling Monterey.

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  • There’s Nothing Like Riding a Bike

    When my mom or any other concerned adult expresses fear for our safety when my children and I commute by bike — a tandem and trailer with electric assist to help with those hills and 50-pound backpacks, a bike with a granny gear for me, and a trail-a-bike for my 5 year old — my…

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