NEWS

Community Bike Ride Celebrates Safe Cycling in Watsonville

Fri 30 AUG 2024

A vibrant group of community members, including youth and adults, came together for a bike ride in Watsonville, featuring the scenic Pajaro River Levee Path. District 4 Supervisor Felipe Hernandez and Watsonville Mayor Vanessa Quiroz-Carter led the ride, which began with a bike check-up, a giveaway of helmets and safety gear, and a discussion on safe riding practices.

Watsonville Mayor Vanessa Quiroz-Carter & District 4 Supervisor Felipe Hernandez taking the lead.

The event featured insightful talks on:

  • Lessons from the Netherlands on creating safe cycling cities and how Santa Cruz County can apply these ideas

  • Cycling for recreation and transportation

  • The benefits of cycling for physical and mental health

  • The role of cycling in combating climate change

  • Building community through cycling

  • The importance of community members advocating for expanded bike infrastructure and safety projects

The ride concluded with cheerful conversations and free burritos, adding a festive touch to the day.

This successful event was made possible through the collaboration of Bike Santa Cruz County, Growing Greatness, Ecology Action, the City of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, and the Public Health Department.

Santa Cruz County Cycling Club Announces 2024 Grant

Fri 23 Aug 2024

Santa Cruz County Cycling Club’s (SCCCC) mission is to bring cycling education to all levels of riders and encourage healthy lifestyles through education, friendship, teamwork and fun.

Money is budgeted annually to fund cycling related efforts within the Santa Cruz County community. Grants are limited to $1,000 per Grant Request and an organization may apply for up to $1,000 each year. Applicants are asked to attend the monthly board meeting when their grant is submitted to introduce themselves and answer any questions the board may have about their application.

Please submit questions and a Grant Request to info@santacruzcycling.org. Please include a budget with all Grant requests.

Past grant recipients include:

  • Community Bike Collective

  • The Bike Church

  • UCSC Bike COOP

  • Open Streets Santa Cruz

  • SC Composite Mt Bike Team