Bike Monterey County
Bike to elegant venues, including fine dining establishments
Who says you can’t use earth-friendly transportation and still enjoy some of life’s little luxuries? Sure, you may prefer transportation other than bicycling on some dress-up occasions, especially if a significant distance from your departure point (although even that no longer hinders many people from biking, thanks to e-bikes). Bicycling, or reaching your destination via bike-and-ride, can…
Gift Ideas for People Who Bike – and for Bike-Friendly Places Too
Reduce holiday shopping chores by spending very little money at a local photocopy shop (or DIY at home!). Better yet, while you give a unique present to make someone happy, you’re also encouraging more biking!
Thank You, 2017 Contributors to Bicycling Monterey
As of December 20, twelve contributors—listed alphabetically below—have thoughtfully supported the work of the Bicycling Monterey website and projects since January 1, 2017. Please join them by making a contribution in any amount by December 31. Thank you. * Asterisk indicates repeat contributor. Bette Harpster Beverly Prowell* Edith Frederick* Ellen Tucker Hans Ongchua* Janet Beaty and Jack…
8th Anniversary – HER Helmet Thursdays
For the 9th Anniversary, click here. Created and launched in Monterey County, HER Helmet Thursdays is one of many Bicycling Monterey projects. (Outside Monterey County? Catch the vision.) The 8th Anniversary of the HER Helmet Thursdays Project was Thanksgiving week 2017; check out the 8th Anniversary guide below. HER refers to Mother Earth, who benefits from…
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,…