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In memory of Christian Rodriguez Hernandez
Seventeen-year-old Christian Rodriguez Hernandez was bicycling in King City when he was shot numerous times, resulting in his death.
Rainbow weather in Monterey County
We’re grateful for rain—and rainbows. And gladly take detours to pause for sky-gazing! Photos above, 6 February 2025; photo below: 4 February. Enjoy the rainbow weather! See Tips for People Who Bike in Rainy Weather. https://sfba.social/@bikemonterey/113948577152597103
Learning some dos and don’ts of biking
Guest post written by a 15-year-old Salinas participant in Bicycling Monterey’s project offering alternative to traffic fines. All photos shot in Salinas by Bicycling Monterey Bike riding is a great way to get around and enjoy the outdoors, but sometimes mistakes happen, like getting a citation. It’s all part of the learning process of being…
California Bicycle Advocates Call on Elected Leaders to Protect E-Bike Riders
Bicycling Monterey is among signatories to a Statement on E-Bike Safety from California Bicycle Advocates, released Dec 10, 2024, for reasons including: widespread confusion and misinformation about e-bikes, the need for education, the need for safer infrastructure, and the critical contribution of active transportation toward meeting the state’s goals to reduce carbon emissions. The transportation…
Consumer Advisory: Is it an e-bike—or something else?
Related post, “California Bicycle Advocates Call on Elected Leaders to Protect E-Bike Riders.” Heads-up to Californians who are shopping for a legitimate e-bike. Be careful not to be misled by a seller who may be falsely advertising or promoting other products, e.g., electric motorcycles, as e-bikes. The following California Highway Patrol (CHP) webpage entitled (as…