Bike Monterey County
Climate actions: Why and how to respond to climate change
Climate Change: Why speak up for cycling. For information about the Monterey County Climate Action Coalition, refer to: /act-on-climate-monterey-county.html For Global Climate Strike information and resources, visit https://fridaysforfuture.org * * * This post was first published 21 September 2014, with numerous subsequent updates. (It has not been updated in its entirety.) Please contact sources referred…
A new year brings new beginnings with an electric-assist bike
Can’t deny it. For most of us, there are many beautiful places where we seldom or never bike because hills, wind, lack of time, or other conditions mean bicycling isn’t feasible for our stamina and schedule. There’s a fix for that. And it will make a big difference in where and how far I ride…
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….