Salinas
The August Ascent: Fixed Gear/Singlespeed Race
Fixed gears /singlespeed were well represented at the 8/3/12 Salinas Bike Party. Since that is an urban ride, on public roads, keep in mind “Bicycles must be equipped with a brake that allows an operator to execute a one-braked-wheel skid on dry, level, clean pavement. CVC 21201(a).)” Why? Click here. Photo courtesy of Jan Valencia…
Jan Valencia, Golden Helmet Award and Phil Yenovkian, Silver Helmet Award – 2012
Dorothy’s Place, Salinas is hurting. To honor the birthday of bike advocate Jan Valencia, please consider making a donation to Dorothy’s Place, one of Jan’s favorite local charities. Got a bike question? Got an Answer Man–and a very special one at that. Learn why Transportation Agency of Monterey County awarded Jan his Golden Helmet. You’ll…
Salinas Youth and Others for Bikes: Bikes Make Life Better
Honor the life of Santiago Ramirez, killed on his bike at 11:30 p.m. on 4/5/12 in Salinas, by helping to fight gang-related crime and violence. See the many ways you can help Salinas youth and others bike safely–and how you can plug in to community efforts to support youth and build safer communities.
The Artists of Hijos del Sol: Bryan Perez, BMX Rider
Taking art to the street…and taking street, or dirt, to art. See how one young artist portrays his bike love.
Celebrate Three: More Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements Coming! And Blanco Contract Awarded
CA Transportation Improvement Funds totaling nearly $15M have been accepted by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, including funds for three bicycling infrastructure projects. And the Blanco Road bike lanes project is moving along, as reaffirmed by the Supervisors December 6, 2011. The contract has now been awarded, with a tentative construction start week established.
Blanco Road Bike Lanes: A prime connection between Salinas and the Monterey Peninsula
Class II bike lanes for Blanco Road were approved and funded, challenged, then re-affirmed by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. Contact Phil or Frank to ride Blanco now, then again later after new lanes are in and see why they matter!