Bike Monterey County
More Bike-Friendly Lodging in Monterey County
The littlest things–like an absent bike pump–can spoil or delay vacation fun. In Monterey County, some bike-friendly lodging providers are prepared to make sure that doesn’t happen. See what it means to have lodging providers building a more bike-friendly county!
See them in action: Monterey Police Department Bicycle Patrol
Police officers on bikes around Monterey County have appeared on this site before, in photos and stories. Now watch some in action!
Where to donate used or new bicycles or bike accessories in Monterey County
Got bikes? Spare ones you trip over in the garage, or that mostly serve as dust collectors or decorative hangings? Send them out on the bikeways under the pedaling power of those who would otherwise not have a bike. Locks, helmets, and other gear can also be put to good use. Also, knowledgeable cyclists who…
Public Workshops: Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail
Public input solicited Dec 15 in Watsonville (Spanish translation available), and Dec 13 and 14 in Santa Cruz and Davenport. Every step in creating a Monterey Bay multi-use trail from Lovers Point, Pacific Grove to the Santa Cruz-San Mateo County line is worth celebrating–and participating in.
People Power Fundraiser: “Bicycle Dreams” Showing
Our neighbors at People Power will benefit–and you’ll be inspired–by “Bicycle Dreams,” an award-winning documentary about the Race Across America. Monterey Velo Club member Charlie Humphrey and Jennifer Kalich of Salinas both completed this race on behalf of Team Donate Life. Come see what they and others like them experience in this life-changing event.
German Ingenuity: More Than One Way to Travel by Bike
Dieter and Nadja Binz show their love for biking Monterey County in November! “I’m just along for the ride,” Nadja says with a smile. Check out the unique way that she and Dieter toured California by bike. And meet Daniel Grün, German translator for this post, and see what he was up to in Monterey…