Children, Teens & Schools
Monterey County Youth Center Annual Appreciation Day
“It takes a village to raise a child,” and the Monterey County Probation Department Youth Center recognizes that with its annual appreciation day. See the 30 providers–including bike repair and safety class–whose volunteers were honored on this day for their commitment to Monterey County youth. And consider joining them by volunteering your time too!
Bike Fashionistas: Dress-Up Challenge, or Anytime
Cycling fashionistas, suit-and-tie bike commuters, high-heeled ladies en route to worship— people biking in Monterey County know: no spandex required!
Video: “Stay in Your Lane” – Inspiration from Blackstone Bicycle Works
If you’ve followed Bicycling Monterey for years, you may remember that Blackstone Bicycle Works of Chicago is among those who played an inspirational role in Bicycling Monterey’s founding of the Monterey County Youth Center bike education program. Youth Center bike shed, on one of my days sorting used parts. Now Blackstone Bicycle Works has collaborated with Rhymefest…
Champions! Monterey County Teens Bike: California State High School Mountain Bike Championships and elsewhere
Many teens, besides going to school and juggling homework and household chores, also have before or after school jobs, exceptional family responsibilities, and plenty of duties and activities that keep them slammed busy. When they finally get a little down time, it makes sense some just want to stay indoors and play video games, connect with people on social media, surf the web—and may even find themselves…
King City: Free bike locks and bike-ped safety gear, and safety presentation
Like to see another opportunity like the one below, in King City or elsewhere in Monterey County? Let the bike-ped coordinator at Transportation Agency for Monterey County know of your interest. Click here for their contact info. * * * Tell others about the bicycle lock giveaway and safety presentation on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the public library…
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…