Salinas
CA SR 68, the Monterey-Salinas Highway
It’s dreamy on Hwy 68 in April–gazing at lupines, that is. But biking between the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas has its challenges. Get tips from experienced riders about Monterey-Salinas Highway 68, and Blanco Road.
Remembering Charles Lewis
North Main Street at Casenti Street in Salinas is a four-lane street with no bike lanes (e.g., Class II, or better yet, Class IV lanes). As is not uncommon in such situations, Charles Lewis, age 60, was choosing to ride his bicycle on the sidewalk rather than share the street’s travel lanes with motor vehicles. That is…
Oct 15, 2017: 5th Ciclovía Salinas — Open Streets in Monterey County
¡Donde las calles son suyas! – Where the streets are yours! Gratis – Free For all ages and abilities. Ciclovía Salinas, still the only Monterey County Open Streets, is Sunday, October 15, 2017, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. [Update: Shine it did, and Salinas temperatures soared to 86 degrees.] Below, get familiar with the…
Remembering Adrian Garcia (1986-2014)
Early on July 5, 2014, Adrian Garcia, age 27, a resident and native of Salinas, was killed by a hit-and-run driver estimated to be traveling 70 mph in a 45 mph zone. Adrian’s girlfriend, Eliana Corona, witnessed as he was thrown about 150 feet on impact The Salinas Police Department asks the public’s help with…
ALBA Family Farm Day – Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association
One beautiful place to bike is Old Stage Road, Salinas, as the Knights of Columbus know. Old Stage has been the location for their 10-Mile Family Bike Ride for a Better Community dates. A good day to head out to Old Stage Road is the Agriculture & Land Based Training Association (ALBA) Family Farm Day, June 10,…
Summer 2018: Ciclovía Salinas Youth Internships
Could this be the coolest youth op in Monterey County? Many would say YES! Students age 13-18 who live in Salinas–along with young people residing in Salinas who graduated high school in Summer 2017–are invited to apply for a Youth Internship with Ciclovia Salinas. Interns will become integral team members and will be part of…