Register Now! http://www.cargobikecollective.com/

Cargo Bike Festival!
Sunday, November 6th 2016, 11 am - 3 pm
240 North Second Street, San Jose
With cargo bike demonstrations, presentations, workshops, test-rides, information & activities, including competitions: a race, "Best of" contests, obstacle course, etc. Come share the bike you love!

All are invited, from the Bay Area and beyond; cargo bike fabricators, owners, families, couriers, vendors, non-profits, small businesses and community members; anyone interested in creating a Cargo Bike Revolution, ending our everyday dependence on automobiles to move people and things around.

The Bay Area Cargo Bike Collective is hosting this festival in the heart ofthe South Bay to kick-off our organizing efforts. To learn more about the Cargo Bike Collective's work and goals, check out http://urbanbybike.com/cbc/ . 

Membership applications will be available at this event. 

For more information:
Visit & Register: http://www.cargobikecollective.com/
e-mail: bayareacargobikecollective@gmail.com
FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BayAreaCargoBikeCollective/
FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1612428852362215/

An art and bike event you won’t want to miss! Friday, November 4 from 6-9pm at Bicycle Trip. Featuring an outdoor movie screening of Roll With It by Blackburn Design, local art and E-Bike demos by San Francisco’s Faraday Bikes. Food and drink, too!

Open Streets Santa Cruz will return to West Cliff Drive on Sunday, October 9, 2016, 9am-2pm. Two miles of roadway from Lighthouse Field to Natural Bridges State Park will be transformed into a car-free pop-up park. Come and play in the street! 

Bring your bikes, toys, picnic, family and friends to this DIY community event.

For more information: http://www.scopenstreets.org/

Join us for Member Ride #4 to Corralitos Brewing Co. where we'll get a tour of the brewery and Sun's Out Buns Out will be serving a special dog, just for Bike Santa Cruz Members! This is a members-only event. 

Brews, Brats, and Bikes
Sunday, September 18 from 10:30am - 2:30pm
Meet at Bike Santa Cruz office, 703 Pacific Ave.
RSVP to janneke@bikesantacruzcounty.org

Want to ride, but not a member? Sign-up to become one today:bikesantacruzcounty.org/members. Bike Santa Cruz County is a member-driven advocacy organization bringing you safe bike routes in Santa Cruz County.

FREE Valet Bike Party at the Mole & Mariachi Festival!

The Mole & Mariachi Festival is a benefit for nonprofit Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks in support of Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Proceeds from the festival fund educational programs, visitor services and restoration at the Mission.

The fourth annual Mole & Mariachi Festival is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at Santa Cruz Mission Adobe State Historic Park, 144 School St. in downtown Santa Cruz. Chefs will prepare mole, a traditional Mexican sauce, sometimes made using chocolate, for festival-goers to sample.

This Bike Party is going to be amazing. It's going to be the sanest ride you've ever seen. You won't even believe how sane it is.

Look at how insane this crooked car culture is. It's so insane, unbelievably insane. There are giant storms and droughts, traffic jams, oil wars, and people just keep driving everywhere. We have to get tough and we have to be strong, and we have to ask, "what in the hell is going on?"

So we're going to be very strong, and very tough so that we stop being insane. And this Bike Party is gonna be so huge in making us sane again. 

I know even some of you very strong, very sane people are wondering, "how am I supposed to decorate my bike or myself based on this theme?" Well you're going to have to be smart and get tough and show the world what it looks like to be fighting climate change, and fighting insane politics. 

What

Santa Cruz Bike Party is a mobile party for riders of all ages, experience levels, and types to meet, ride, and play together in the streets. Rides are 7-10 miles long with music and dance breaks along the way. Rides move at a relatively slow pace and no one is left behind. Each ride has a theme and riders are encouraged to wear costumes or decorate their bikes to fit the theme.

Where

SC Bike Party starts and ends outside the Bike Church at 703 Pacific Ave downtown. The route is not the same every time, but each month organizers will post the route online ahead of time in case anyone misses the start and wants to catch up.

When

Once per month, all year long. We meet at 7pm every second Friday of the month. Rides usually leave about 7:15 and last about 2 hours.

How

The atmosphere of the SC Bike Party is fun, friendly, welcoming, and safe. Our goal is to celebrate cycling and build community, not to cause conflict with car drivers. Please help us maintain a positive and safe atmosphere by keeping in mind the following guidelines:
– Stay to the Right / Stop at Lights – This is not Critical Mass. Please stay to the right on 2-lane roads, or in the right lane on larger roads.
– Ride Straight – Please help avoid crashes by riding predictably, without any sudden turns or stops.
– Don’t Hate – Please roll past any conflict that might present itself during the ride.
– Pack your Trash – Bike partiers aspire to leave party stops in better condition than we found them.
– Don’t Get Smashed – Riding while inebriated poses a danger to yourself and others. Don’t ruin the fun for everyone else by overdoing it.

Bring

Lights – Rides are at night, so let’s make sure to be visible.
Locks – No bikes have been stolen from the SC Bike Party, but during breaks better to be safe than sorry.
Layers – As we all know Santa Cruz evenings can get damp and chilly.
Water, snacks – Our stops are not always near stores, so best to bring what you need.
Tube, patch kit, pump, tools – The ride is unsupported; please come prepared.

WHO: Anyone who currently rides their bike to work, or who wants to start riding their bike to work.

WHAT: Commute by bike as a group for a safer and more fun ride to work!

WHEN: The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. 

WHERE: Meet at Peoples Coffee at 17th and Brommer. We ride North on Brommer Street, through Arana Gulch, and we take Broadway. Commuters part ways in downtown Santa Cruz. 

WHY: It's fun and there is always greater safety in numbers! Also, it helps to set an example to our community that everyone can commute by bike!

After four years with Bike Santa Cruz County, Executive Director Amelia Conlen has taken a position as Transportation Coordinator with the City of Santa Cruz. Celebrate her time with the organization and wish her luck with her next steps!

Run By the Sea is a 4k and 12k race in Wilder Ranch State Park organized by Bike Santa Cruz County. All proceeds will benefit the Coastal Rail Trail, a proposed 32-mile paved bike & pedestrian trail that will run parallel to the rail line from Davenport to Watsonville. To date, Run By the Sea has contributed over $24,000 to the Coastal Rail Trail project.

Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/SantaCruz/RunByTheSea

Join the Santa Cruz County Cycling Club for their annual ride through the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains—but don't forget to train! Proceeds benefit cycling initiatives throughout the county. Learn more and register at http://peoplepowersc.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=6b7240bb2cfb079308fbe1f91&id=9f17ffa0a9&e=96879c3c39
 

Happy summer! We're continuing our series of member rides with a picnic ride in Wilder Ranch State Park on Saturday, July 16. We'll be taking a leisurely ride along the Wilder Bluff Trails, and checking out the site of the soon-to-be-constructed North Coast rail trail segment. All ages and skill levels are welcome. 

We will meet at the Arana Gulch Trail and ride to Wilder Ranch about 13 miles roundtrip. Bring a picnic lunch! The ride will be on a mix of roads and trails—wider tires or mountain bikes are recommended. Optional beer stop on the way back at the Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery.

Want to ride, but not a member? Sign-up to become a Bike Santa Cruz County Member today at bikesantacruzcounty.org/get-involved

Join Watsonville Mayor Felipe Hernandez for the latest in his series of all-ages, all skill levels rides. This ride will take place on the Levee Trails, with beautiful views of farmland and mountains. Learn more here.

Summertime, and the living's easy. Celebrate the joy of long days, barbeques, and school vacations by cruising the coast with us in a rolling celebration of the season. No need to worry about the tourist traffic if you ditch your car and roll on two wheels! We'll take a lighthouse to lighthouse tour, accompanied by classic summertime tunes from the Beach Boys to DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince.


What
Santa Cruz Bike Party is a mobile party for riders of all ages, experience levels, and types to meet, ride, and play together in the streets. Rides are 7-10 miles long with music and dance breaks along the way. Rides move at a relatively slow pace and no one is left behind. Each ride has a theme and riders are encouraged to wear costumes or decorate their bikes to fit the theme.

Where
SC Bike Party starts and ends outside the Bike Church at 703 Pacific Ave downtown. The route is not the same every time, but each month organizers will post the route online ahead of time in case anyone misses the start and wants to catch up.

When
Once per month, all year long. We meet at 7pm every second Friday of the month. Rides usually leave about 7:15 and last about 2 hours.

Join the Santa Cruz County Bike Commuters on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 8:35am for a safe and fun way to bike downtown! Meet at Peoples Coffee on Brommer Street in Live Oak at 8:35am, depart at 8:45am for downtown. 

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1052050804877783/

It’s that time again! We are presenting our 4th Annual Ladies’ Night at 6pm on Thursday June 16, 2016 at our Santa Cruz shop (1730 Mission Street, Santa Cruz CA)

Our goal is to bring all ladies from our community together, and get them excited about riding bikes!!!

This FREE event includes bike maintenance clinics, indoor vendor booths, a very generous raffle, and appetizers, chocolate, wine and beer.

Join our Epicenter Girly Riders email list to stay in the loop about this and other fun events designed for women, by women: http://epicentercycling.com/subscribe/.

We are thrilled to bring you the first ever Avocado Tour Social Ride! This is a Bike Santa Cruz County members-only event. Bring a picnic lunch, a bag to bring home avocados, and a pair of clippers if you have them.

Meet at the Frederick Street entrance to Arana Gulch
RSVP to director@bikesantacruzcounty.org

Want to ride, but not a member? Sign-up to become one today: Become a Member! Bike Santa Cruz County is a member-driven advocacy organization bringing you safe bike routes in Santa Cruz County.

Are you already a member? Get a friend to sign-up and be entered to win an exclusive Bike Santa Cruz County Jersey! Make sure your friend enters your name at check-out: Become a Member.

Rainbows! We love em! Tis the season of Pride, so come out for a rainbow ride! Rainbow-ify your bike, rainbow-ify your crew. Let's celebrate diversity in all its forms, but especially the struggles and movements that are transforming the world to honor and respect the full spectrum of LGBTQI folks! We love you!

All are welcome!

Costumes are encouraged (but not required), helmets are sexy, and lights are important, even as we edge into summer...

Ride meets at 7pm at the Bike Church (703 Pacific Ave), leaves from there promptly at 7:15. 

Ride hosted by Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz County. Riders with some off-road handling skills and moderately good fitness are welcome on this intermediate level ride. (Our monthly “Slow(er) Ride” is better suited for beginners.) The pace is determined by the riding level of those who show up. Most of the regulars are intermediate and very social. If the group is large, we may split into a fast and slow group. The route and total distance vary, but we typically do about 12 miles and around 1300 feet of climbing. Meet at 10 am at the park sign just north of the tunnel under Highway 1 (see map below). The best way to get to the meeting spot is to park in the Wilder Ranch parking lot, walk your bike through the Ranch area, past the barn, chickens and garden, ride under the highway using the tunnel and you should see the park sign by the cattle gate. These rides are hosted every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturday of the month at 10am. Check their website out for ride updates and more details (they will cancel due to weather).

Find out more info.

Spokesman hosts this free basic bike maintenance class once a month. Learn tips and tricks to keep your bike happy. What to tighten, lube, and adjust will all be covered and you’re welcome to ask any questions. Check out more details on their websiteor Sign-up for free on their Facebook page.

Find out more info.

Ride hosted by Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz County. Riders with some off-road handling skills and moderately good fitness are welcome on this intermediate level ride. (Our monthly “Slow(er) Ride” is better suited for beginners.) The pace is determined by the riding level of those who show up. Most of the regulars are intermediate and very social. If the group is large, we may split into a fast and slow group. The route and total distance vary, but we typically do about 12 miles and around 1300 feet of climbing. Meet at 10 am at the park sign just north of the tunnel under Highway 1 (see map below). The best way to get to the meeting spot is to park in the Wilder Ranch parking lot, walk your bike through the Ranch area, past the barn, chickens and garden, ride under the highway using the tunnel and you should see the park sign by the cattle gate. These rides are hosted every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturday of the month at 10am. Check their website out for ride updates and more details (they will cancel due to weather).

Find out more info.

Santa Cruz Bike party will be hosting this fun group ride as part of Ecology Action’s Bike Week. This is a family-friendly, leisurely paced ride all about having fun, making new friends, and keeping it positive as we take over the street with our awesome bike posse. This group ride’s theme is GREEN: It’s easy being green : ) The theme is open to your interpretation. Feel free to dress-up or just join the fun.

Santa Cruz Bike party hosts these free group rides on the 2nd Friday of every month. Every group ride has a different theme so make sure to check out their Facebook page or website leading up to each ride for all the juicy details. Ride routes are usually posted 1 day out from each ride are meant for all levels of cyclists so don’t be shy!

Find out more info.

DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ

Pacific Avenue between Water St and Locust St

(Sponsored by the Santa Cruz Seaside Company)

• Free breakfast
• Free additional sweet treats from Companion Bakeshop including bacon cheddar biscuits, gluten free almond cakes, dark chocolate sea salt cookies and shortbread. Yum!
• Free coffee courtesy of Verve Coffee Roasters
• Fun giveaways courtesy of one of our valued sponsors Nordic Naturals, a Watsonville-based company and leading manufacturer of omega-3 supplements. Stop by their booth to sample their award-winning products, win great prizes, and learn how their great-tasting omega-3 fish oil can help fuel your ride!
• Free basic bike maintenance courtesy of Spokesman Bicycles
• Free massages courtesy of Cypress Health Institute
• Santa Cruz Core will be hosting a raffle for fun health and wellness certificates!
• Marianne Benforado, Licensed Acupuncturist, will be providing free Ear Seed treatments and mini acupressure sessions
• Dr Marilyn Bernstein with Metamorphosis Acupuncture will be providing  ear acupressure/acupuncture

BOARDWALK/BEACH FLATS

The Picnic Basket, Beach St.

• Delicious free breakfast courtesy of The Picnic Basket
• Free basic bike maintenance courtesy of Epicenter Cycling

MIDTOWN

The Buttery, 702 Soquel Ave

• Delicious free breakfast courtesy of The Buttery
• Free basic bike maintenance courtesy of The Bicycle Trip
• Bike parking courtesy of Bike Santa Cruz County
• Free massages courtesy of Cypress Health Institute

People’s Coffee, 1200 17th Ave

• Free breakfast
• Free coffee courtesy of People’s Coffee
• Free basic bike maintenance courtesy of Santa Cruz Bicycle Exchange
• Free massages courtesy of Cypress Health Institute

CAPITOLA

Whole Foods Capitola, 1710 41st Ave

• Healthy free breakfast featuring a warm oatmeal bar with nuts and fruit
• Coffee courtesy of Verve Coffee Roasters
• Organic strawberries from Driscoll’s
• Cold-pressed juices and smoothies from Evolution Fresh
• Free basic bike maintenance courtesy of Family Cycling Center
• Free massages courtesy of Cypress Health Institute

WESTSIDE

New Leaf Community Market, 1101 Fair St

• Delicious free, warm breakfast courtesy of New Leaf Community Markets
• Major food sponsors include Kevita, Kicking Horse, Smart Chicken, & Clover eggs
• Additional vendors that will be handing out free samples and food include: STASH tea, GoMacro, GoodBelly, Just Mayo, Stonyfield, Think Thin, Daily Crave, Redmond/Earthpaste/Real Salt, and Sweet Earth 
• Free basic bike maintenance courtesy of Another Bike Shop
• Santa Cruz Core will be hosting a raffle for fun health and wellness certificates!
• Free massages courtesy of Cypress Health Institute

UCSC

Main Entrance, Bay & High St

• Free breakfast and coffee

Family Student Housing, Koshland Way

• Free delicious breakfast and coffee

APTOS

Cabrillo College, Soquel Dr

(In front of Bookstore)

• Free breakfast
• Free coffee courtesy of Pacific Coffee Roasting Co
• Free basic bike maintenance courtesy of the Cabrillo Bike Coop

SOQUEL

Ugly Mug, 4640 Soquel Dr

• Free breakfast
• Additional sweet treats courtesy of Aldo’s Italian Bakery
• Free coffee courtesy of the Ugly Mug
• Free massages courtesy of Cypress Health Institute

SCOTTS VALLEY/FELTON

Mollie’s Country Cafe, 219 Mount Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley

• Free breakfast (fast breakfast option available) courtesy of Mollie’s

White Raven Tea & Coffee, 6253 Hwy 9

• Free breakfast

WATSONVILLE

Second Street Cafe, 28 2nd St, Suite 100

• Free breakfast courtesy of Second Street Cafe
• Cal Giant will be serving up fresh strawberries and offering free basic bike maintenance

Now you can experience our FREE bike maintenance clinic at either Epicenter Cycling location. This class is open to the public and covers a number of super useful tips and techniques to help you keep your bike up and running! Topics include: How to apply chain lubrication, Basic derailleur adjustments, Basic brake adjustments, And how to fix a flat…Bring your bikes and/or questions! Check out their website to confirm which of their stores will be hosting the clinic each month.

Ecology Action has partnered with a number of restaurants throughout Santa Cruz County to provide all you wonderful cyclists with discounts on your meal. Be ready to show your helmet to your server upon arrival and ask for the ‘Cycle & Dine’ discount! Participating restaurants include:

• Lupulo Craft Beer House: 15% off select beers and sandwiches
• Village Grill & Creamery: 15% discount on all grill items (excluding ice cream)
• Chocolate: 15% discount
• Saturn Cafe: 20% discount
• Charlie Hong Kong: 10% of signature bowls
• Silver Spur: 20% discount
• Discretion Brewing: 20% off all pints of beer and 15% off snacks, morsels and the Ploughman’s Lunch courtesy of The Kitchen

Ecology Action has partnered with a number of local bike shops throughout Santa Cruz to provide you with discounts on bike gear! Whether you need a new light, a helmet, even a bike, cruise by any of the following bike shops on this day to receive a 10-25% discount on select bike gear items. You don’t need to bike to the shops but when you arrive make sure the sales team knows you’re there for “Gear Up Day”. Participating bike shops include:

• Another Bike Shop: 15% of accessories, helmets & clothing
• Spokesman Bicycles: 20% off accessories and 10% off bikes
• Epicenter Cycling: 20% off clothing, parts & accessories
• Bicycle Trip: 10% off lights, locks, helmets and bags & 20% off when you join their Customer Loyalty Program
• Bike Station Aptos: 15% off accessories & 25% off clothing
• Family Cycling Center: 10% off regularly priced parts & accessories

Hosted by Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, this fun family-friendly movie night will feature the fan favorite Goonies! Bike on over for yummy snacks, a good movie and some fun socializing. Participate to win a Blix Electric Bike!

Ride hosted by Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz County. Riders with some off-road handling skills and moderately good fitness are welcome on this intermediate level ride. (Our monthly “Slow(er) Ride” is better suited for beginners.) The pace is determined by the riding level of those who show up. Most of the regulars are intermediate and very social. If the group is large, we may split into a fast and slow group. The route and total distance vary, but we typically do about 12 miles and around 1300 feet of climbing. Meet at 10 am at the park sign just north of the tunnel under Highway 1 (see map below). The best way to get to the meeting spot is to park in the Wilder Ranch parking lot, walk your bike through the Ranch area, past the barn, chickens and garden, ride under the highway using the tunnel and you should see the park sign by the cattle gate. These rides are hosted every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturday of the month at 10am. Check their website out for ride updates and more details (they will cancel due to weather).

Spokesman hosts this free class for those interested in learning how to fix their own flat. Taught by veteran flat fixer, Wade Hall. Find more details on their website or sign-up for the class on their Facebook page.

Find out more info.