Children, Teens & Schools
“East of Salinas” and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals / DACA Renewal Clinics in the Monterey Bay Region
Garner neighborhood (a neighborhood in the film, e.g., at 36:45) In the film “East of Salinas,” at 17:00+, you’ll hear: We gave them helmets, but they don’t have bicycles—or skateboards, or scooters. When people think of Monterey County, many think of affluence in Carmel and Pebble Beach. They may be unaware of the large numbers…
Confused about bike laws?
Many people are confused about bike laws. That makes sense, because those laws vary in different countries, states, and even within the same state and county (e.g., http://bit.ly/SidewalkBike). Check out the citation below, shared on Twitter by Laura Jane, acting executive director of HUB in Vancouver, British Columbia. The citation issued would not have applied…
Rancho Cielo’s 7th Annual Family Fun Day & BBQ
Bike Trail Rides are among the offerings scheduled for Rancho Cielo’s 7th Annual Family Fun Day & BBQ on August 27, 2017. Check out the poster below. “Some thought the Ranch too hilly for biking.” If you’ve ever read Bicycling Monterey’s post about Luciano Rodriguez—a local bike community leader who was employed at Rancho Cielo for…
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…
Fleet & Family Support: Family Fun Day, including bicycling information and support
The United States Navy’s Fleet & Family Support Center-Monterey organized a Family Fun Day at La Mesa Village in Monterey on July 21, 2017. The all-free activities—open to active-duty military, reservists, military retirees, and their families—included bicycling information and support provided by volunteers Geoff Arnold and Mari Lynch. Riding skills, safety, bike laws and other tips were provided, along…