Local Bike News
Monterey Beer Fest at Monterey Fairgrounds–Free bike valet parking!
Once again Green Pedal Couriers is providing free bike valet service at a popular event at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. Here are the details, including route tips for people pedaling from the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail.
Jan Valencia, Golden Helmet Award and Phil Yenovkian, Silver Helmet Award – 2012
Dorothy’s Place, Salinas is hurting. To honor the birthday of bike advocate Jan Valencia, please consider making a donation to Dorothy’s Place, one of Jan’s favorite local charities. Got a bike question? Got an Answer Man–and a very special one at that. Learn why Transportation Agency of Monterey County awarded Jan his Golden Helmet. You’ll…
Cub Scouts Team Up with Naval Postgraduate School Cycling Club to Learn Bike Skills
Whaddya mean my helmet isn’t right? I think it looks cool this way! Major Sheehan may think so, but kids completing the day’s activity can now set him straight.
Pedicab Coolness! – Monterey Bay Region Celebrates Tannery Arts Center and Bike-Powered Taxi, Santa Cruz Pedicab
Who wears a suit coat and tie with shorts to work? The elegant service of this bicycle-powered transportation company demands just such attire for the job. Check it out–and dream of the day when bike-power cabbies like him become commonplace throughout the Monterey Bay region. The Tannery Arts Center opening was the place to ride…
Bike BLM / Ft Ord? Watch out for big trucks!
Now thru Dec 2012, 7 am – 5 pm, truck traffic will be heavy on Fort Ord Public Lands. Check out these special tips for bicyclists around trucks–and truck drivers around bikes–to avoid accidents.
Crowded parking for Trader Joe’s and vicinity? Not anymore!
Secret to avoiding parking hassles? Sure, biking in itself eases that pain. But sometimes more bicycle parking options are needed too! See who’s listening….