Going in circles, just trying to find answers to your bicycling questions?

Sometimes the World Wide Web can be an information overload. A person can feel like they’re in the dark, going in circles—like the rider below—and just can’t find what they’re looking for.

Want reliable info on bike laws, riding skills and safety? Bicycle maps? How about tips for Monterey County communities, from Pebble Beach to Salinas?

First published in May 2009 as a collection of tips to help Monterey’s millions of tourists, Tips for Bicycling Monterey County©  grew into a 20-section guide for residents and visitors.

Many of the tips are relevant for biking anywhere! 

Perhaps start with the list below. If you can’t easily find what you’re looking for, try the categories and search windows in this site’s sidebar.

Phone calls are also welcome anytime. There are over 600 posts and pages on this site. Please feel free to just pick up a phone and call with your questions.

• Benefits of Biking – Why Bike: The Many Benefits of Bicycling Short link: http://bit.ly/WhyBike
• Bike Shops and Tips on Purchases – Local Bike Shops in Monterey County–plus Tips on New and Used Bike Purchases, relevant for anywhere Short link: http://bit.ly/BicycleShops
• Bike-and-Ride – Bike-and-Ride Options: Bicycling Needn’t Be All or Nothing! (Inspiration and tips for anywhere, with a special focus on Monterey County tips) Short link:http://bit.ly/BikeAndRide
• Environmental Benefits – Bicycling and Ecotourism / Good Earthkeeping Right at Home Short link:http://bit.ly/BikeForMaEarth
• Farmers Markets – Farmers Markets Short link: http://bit.ly/BikeToMkt
• Historic Sites – Cycling to Monterey County’s History Spots Short link:http://bit.ly/BikeToHistory
• Laws, Skills, Safety – Bicycle Riding Skills, Bike Safety, and California Bicycle Laws–for Children, Teens, and Adults Short link: http://bit.ly/LawsSkillsSafety
• Lodging, Education and Entertainment, Dining, and More – Hotels, Entertainment, Educational Venues, Restaurants (a variety of places and tips, including about some HER Helmet Thursdays spots) Short link:http://bit.ly/MRYCountyTips
• Maps – Bike Maps and Other Tools for Finding Your Way—in Monterey County and elsewhere in California Short link: http://bit.ly/BicycleMaps
• Night Riding and Low-Visibility Weather Conditions (Fog, etc.) – Biking in the Dark Short link: http://bit.ly/nightriding
• Parking – Bike Valet and Other Bicycle Parking–including Etiquette and Laws Short link:http://bit.ly/BicycleParking
• Rentals and Tours – Bike Rentals in Monterey County–plus Self-Led and Guided Tours. Also included are guidelines about e-bikes and other non people-powered bikes Short link:http://bit.ly/BicycleRentals
• Repairs and Maintenance – Repair and Maintenance for Bikes–and Bikeways–Including DIY tips for anywhere Short link: http://bit.ly/BicycleRepairs
• Safety—Visibility – More Bicycle Safety: High Visibility Short link: http://bit.ly/BeSeenBiking
• Salinas, Monterey County’s largest city – What to Do in Salinas, the Monterey County Seat Short link:http://bit.ly/bikesalinas
• Serious Riding (plus some not-so-serious) – Serious Cyclists: MTB, Road, BMX, Touring (Clubs, Group Rides, Camping, More) Short link: http://bit.ly/SeriousCyclists
• Shopping – Shopping by Bike (tips for anywhere, and a special focus on Monterey County) Short link: http://bit.ly/ShopByBike
• Shower – Where to Shower and Change in Monterey County Short link:http://bit.ly/WhereToShower
• Theft Prevention – Bicycle Security Tips for Anywhere— plus a unique list of Monterey County places to go where it’s easier to keep an eye on your bike Short link:http://bit.ly/BicycleSecurity
• Where to Bike – Where to Bike in Monterey County Short link: http://bit.ly/WhereToBike

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