Founder, Bicycling Monterey
City of Monterey Downtown Specific Plan: Speak up!
Wish you could drive thru Custom House Plaza? Do biking and walking deserve more consideration? Never heard of the Downtown Specific Plan? Find out how municipal leaders’ decisions affect biking, and walking. See what great things they are doing–and perhaps what not-so-great things may be ahead as well.
Laurel Thomsen, Violinist – Composer, Performer, Recording Artist, and Instructor
Monterey native Laurel Thomsen isn’t just a lovely cycle chic model–she’s far better known as a violinist extraordinaire. Check her out!
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.
Former Pacific Grove Pedaler Hiking for the Homeless
Growing up in PG, Ian Keeler biked and hiked, and now runs Big Sur Marathon too. He’s using his power of endurance in a way with staying power: As a fundraiser to help the Homeless Garden Project of Santa Cruz.
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…
First Intergenerational Ride for Bike Week (2012): Tales from the Day
First Presbyterian Church, Monterey and Fine Wordworking are again co-hosting an Intergen ride to celebrate bicycling, and in 2013, the scheduled date is Sat, May 11. Contact Mari to see how you can help. Last year’s ride was supported by Sports Center Bicycles, Seaside; League of American Bicyclists certified instructor Frank Henderson; and Monterey Off…