Children, Teens & Schools
Open Streets in the Monterey Bay Region and Beyond
Ciclovia/Open Streets events are growing in popularity, including in the Monterey Bay region.
1st Salinas Youth Poet Laureate: Miguél Angel Frias
Miguel Angel Frias was named the first Salinas Youth Poet Laureate. See details about this first SYPL poetry competition in September 2012, including a $1,000 prize. Also see a follow-up story and video link.
Salinas Bike Party, a Courteous Social Bike Run
Cruise nighttime Salinas by bike in this courteous social bike run and discover why the positive buzz–and number of riders–is building.
Volunteers needed for bike safety trainings at local elementary schools
For 2015, the Community Foundation for Monterey County and the Monterey Peninsula Foundation are funding Bike Smart, a program of Ecology Action of Santa Cruz, to work with more schools in Salinas, and this year, in Castroville too. Bike Smart is seeking local volunteers to help them carry out this work.
Fort Ord Warhorse Cycling Tour
A guided bike ride is part of the free fun at the 4th Annual Fort Ord Warhorse Day.