May
3

Kids Day - Downtown Santa Cruz

Kids' Day will take place on May 3, 2025. Exhibitors will be lined up on Cooper Street and Pacific Ave (between Church St. & Locust St.) There will also be performances and demonstrations all day long in Abbott Square. Plus, many Downtown businesses will be offering discounts and specials just for kids.

Bike Santa Cruz County will be there come by and visit our table!

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May
11

Intro to Bikes Class at the Bike Church

Intro to Bikes Class (@ The Bike Church: 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060)

Join The Bike Church every second Sunday of each month from 10-11:30am for our Intro to Bikes class. Come learn about basic bike mechanics and maintenance! We will go over the fundamental systems of a bicycle (e.g., wheels, drive train, brakes) and practice basic repairs. Facilitators will tailor the session based on the interests of who shows up, so bring questions, or even better, your bike!

For more info: http://bikechurch.santacruzhub.org/workshops.html

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May
16
to May 18

Climate Ride - Green Fondo California 2025

BSCC’s Green Fondo Team, May 2024

Bike Santa Cruz County is thrilled to be participating in another Climate Ride event: Green Fondo California, the weekend bike fest for the planet.

This event takes place near the San Francisco Bay Area where cyclists can overnight, enjoy food and drink, live music, and meet new friends. Pedal for the planet and be a part of creating a positive impact for the future.

With three route options each day, there’s a sweet ride for seasoned to novice cyclists. Thanks to Annual Fund donors, the costs of Green Fondo are fully covered so that we can give 100% of donations to grants.

Join or Support BSCC’s Team for Green Fondo 2025

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May
25

Watsonville Community Bike Ride #2

Join District 4th Supervisor Felipe Hernandez & Watsonville Mayor Maria Orozco on a family-friendly bicycle ride around Watsonville.

Meeting Place: East Lake Village Shopping Center, Watsonville

  • Learn about Bike Safety & Why Bike?

  • Bike safety gear giveaways, raffle prizes & more!

  • Free burritos and refreshments for all riders!

  • Limited bikes available for those who need to borrow one. First come, first served basis!

  • More details: events@bikesantacruzcounty.org

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Apr
13

Watsonville Community Bike Ride #1

Join District 4th Supervisor Felipe Hernandez & Watsonville Mayor Maria Orozco on a family-friendly bicycle ride around Watsonville.

Meeting Place: East Lake Village Shopping Center, Watsonville

  • Learn about Bike Safety & Why Bike?

  • Bike safety gear giveaways, raffle prizes & more!

  • Free burritos and refreshments for all riders!

  • Limited bikes available for those who need to borrow one. First come, first served basis!

  • More details: events@bikesantacruzcounty.org

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Apr
13

Intro to Bikes Class at the Bike Church

Intro to Bikes Class (@ The Bike Church: 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060)

Join The Bike Church every second Sunday of each month from 10-11:30am for our Intro to Bikes class. Come learn about basic bike mechanics and maintenance! We will go over the fundamental systems of a bicycle (e.g., wheels, drive train, brakes) and practice basic repairs. Facilitators will tailor the session based on the interests of who shows up, so bring questions, or even better, your bike!

For more info: http://bikechurch.santacruzhub.org/workshops.html

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Mar
24

City of Santa Cruz Transportation & Public Works Open House

The City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department invites the community to learn about current and upcoming public works projects in our city. Meet City staff, engage with Transportation and Public Works Commissioners, and review the following projects: 

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Mar
9

Intro to Bikes Class at the Bike Church

Intro to Bikes Class (@ The Bike Church: 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060)

Join The Bike Church every second Sunday of each month from 10-11:30am for our Intro to Bikes class. Come learn about basic bike mechanics and maintenance! We will go over the fundamental systems of a bicycle (e.g., wheels, drive train, brakes) and practice basic repairs. Facilitators will tailor the session based on the interests of who shows up, so bring questions, or even better, your bike!

For more info: http://bikechurch.santacruzhub.org/workshops.html

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Nov
17

Wheels in Motion, An Annual Celebration

Bike Santa Cruz County invites you to Wheels in Motion 2024, a celebration of active transportation successes and the cycling community! Purchase your tickets today, as you won't want to miss the 2024 Wheelie Awards, live music by Vintage Point, food, beverages, raffles and more!

Special thanks to our hosts - Woodhouse Blending & Brewing!

Nomination form for 2024 Wheelie Awards (submit nominations by Oct 22!)

Purchase Tickets

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Oct
19

Felt Street Park Wheelie Good Time - Family Fun Ride & More!

  • Felt Street Twin Lakes, CA, 95062 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Click here: To Register for the Wheelie Fun Group Ride (Sponsored by BSCC and Modo/Ecology Action)

Wheelie Fun Group Ride - Join us on Saturday, October 19th

The ride has two route options, with start points at either Jade St. Park in Capitola or Fredrick Street Park in Santa Cruz. Each ride will last approximately half an hour, arriving by 11:30 at Felt Street Park. We'll take a low-stress route and have licensed cycling instructors leading each group. All are welcome!

The ride will end at Felt Street Park for the Wheelie Good Time event: https://www.countyparkfriends.org/feltstreet.html

This event is co-sponsored Bike Santa Cruz County and Modo, Ecology Action.

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Aug
24

River Jam - Coastal Watershed Council & The Jams

Join Coastal Watershed Council and The Jams for a celebration of art, community, and the San Lorenzo River!

Come join us for a fun-filled day at River Jam with the Coastal Watershed Council! Get ready to enjoy live music, art activities, delicious food, and more at 107 Dakota Ave along our beautiful San Lorenzo River. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with community, learn more about our local watershed, and celebrate the incredible river artwork created by CWC Artists-in-Residence The Jams. Don't miss out on this exciting event!

  • Food by Areperia 831

  • Live Music by Mothership Connection and Flaco El Jandro

  • Lino Block Printing by Their Colors

  • Upcycle and Sustainble Art Market curated by Soulbextion

  • Habitat Restoration Tour by Coastal Watershed Council

    **Biking to the event is encouraged – bike valet provided by Bike Santa Cruz County**

Please see the Eventbrite link to RSVP and for more information!

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Aug
24

Watsonville Community Bike Ride

Join District 4th Supervisor Felipe Hernandez and Watsonville Mayor Vanessa Quiroz-Carter on a bicycle spin around Watsonville.   This family-friendly event stages from East Lake Shopping Center on Saturday, August 24th at 10:30.

  • 10:30 AM: Bike Check, Ride Overview, Helmet Giveaway

  • 11:00 AM: Group Bike Ride in Watsonville  (2 or 6 mile option)

  • 12:30-1:30 PM: Enjoy Burritos and share your views with city and county officials on enhancing road safety for everyone

The event is co-sponsored by the City of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County Public Health, County of Santa Cruz, and Bike Santa Cruz County!

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In These Uncertain Times: MAH Exhibition on COVID-19 Pandemic
Oct
16

In These Uncertain Times: MAH Exhibition on COVID-19 Pandemic

Join in on this collaborative exhibition exploring how the COVID-19 panic has affected lives of people in our community and all over the world.

Through community-sourced artwork, individual stories and objects from the MAH’s history collection, the exhibit will explore the ways that creativity and community can support us through times of uncertainty.

Learn more HERE!

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Pride Cat Scavenger Hunt Bike Ride
Jun
6
to Jun 7

Pride Cat Scavenger Hunt Bike Ride

Pride Cat is a socially distant bike ride and scavenger hunt!

Particpants can start and end anytime between when the clue sheet is posted Saturday morning and sundown on Sunday evening.

The clue sheet will be posted to Pride Cat's Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pridecat.race/ Rules and updates will all be posted Instagram.

If participants don't have an Instagram account, no problem! Just email Pridecat.race@gmail.com and the organizer will send information directly to you.

Riders will receive points when they find the location of the checkpoints listed on the cluesheet and take a selfie of themselves standing in front to the checkpoint. They
will then post the selfies to Instagram or email them to Pridecat.race@gmail.com

RULES:
Do NOT drive anywhere!
No e-bikes!!
Follow ALL SOCIAL DISTANCING PROTOCOLS!! Do not congregate.
Race is open from Saturday morning until sundown on Sunday.
When you send in your 1st selfie state what category you want to race in: WTF (Women, Trans, Femme) beginner or experienced.
Cis-male (beginner or experienced)
Youth (under 18 years old).
Participants get extra bonus points for wearing rainbow gear!

Instead of an entry fee, Pride Cat asks that you make a donation to a non-profit benefiting LBGTQ+ causes.

There will be a live Instagram video to answer all questions at 10am on Saturday.

Good luck and enjoy the ride!

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FREE Urban Riding Virtual Workshop for Employees in Downtown Santa Cruz
May
27

FREE Urban Riding Virtual Workshop for Employees in Downtown Santa Cruz

Are you curious about how to ride your bike safely and confidently around town? Want to learn the rules of the road and how you fit in with the flow of traffic on a bike?

How about gear selection, locking your bike, riding at night, or choosing a route? Get answers to these questions and more at this urban cycling virtual workshop. 

Ecology Action staff will run through all the basics of urban cycling and guide curious cyclists of all levels and backgrounds.

Workshop participants can also sign up to receive a FREE Bell helmet and/or a Blackburn commuter bike light set, available once Shelter-in-Place has lifted.

See more info and sign up below! 

Facebook Event

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MBOSC Online Natural History of Trails Panel
Apr
29

MBOSC Online Natural History of Trails Panel

Join MBOSC in exploring the natural history of trails on Wednesday, April 29 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.! Santa Cruz County’s many parks and open spaces contain hundreds of miles of trails, and especially during this pandemic, as parks open and close, we’ve all become acutely aware of their importance to our own well-being.

Join three local experts for a panel presentation that will provide a broader context for trail users and volunteers to understand the open spaces where we work and play. Learn more about the rocks, soils, topography, plants, animals, and other aspects of the ecosystem that land managers must consider in addition to human uses, and become a more informed trail user and steward.

Learn more and sign up HERE!

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MAH: Queer Santa Cruz Online Exhibition
Apr
23

MAH: Queer Santa Cruz Online Exhibition

Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the Museum of Art and History is putting on their first ever online exhibition! Check it out HERE!

This exhibit will explore the important contributions, impacts, and history of Santa Cruz County’s LGBTQ+ community in a pop-up exhibit co-created with The Diversity Center.

The exhibit opens on April 23rd 2020 and will be open until April 24th 2021. Support the innovation in our community and learn more about Santa Cruz’s history in this accessible exhibition.

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