Luciano Rodriguez

  • Youth Center – first high school bike tech class in Monterey County!

    Monterey County Probation Department Youth Center bike education program, launched by Bicycling Monterey in 2012, rolls on in 2025.

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  • Bike to Work

    This happy winemaker bikes to work, where he makes some of the most popular California wines–all from organically grown grapes!

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  • Rancho Cielo’s 7th Annual Family Fun Day & BBQ

    Bike Trail Rides are among the offerings scheduled for Rancho Cielo’s 7th Annual Family Fun Day & BBQ on August 27, 2017. Check out the poster below. “Some thought the Ranch too hilly for biking.” If you’ve ever read Bicycling Monterey’s post about Luciano Rodriguez—a local bike community leader who was employed at Rancho Cielo for…

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  • CA SR 68, the Monterey-Salinas Highway

    It’s dreamy on Hwy 68 in April–gazing at lupines, that is. But biking between the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas has its challenges. Get tips from experienced riders about Monterey-Salinas Highway 68, and Blanco Road.

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  • Monterey County Youth Center Annual Appreciation Day

    “It takes a village to raise a child,” and the Monterey County Probation Department Youth Center recognizes that with its annual appreciation day. See the 30 providers–including bike repair and safety class–whose volunteers were honored on this day for their commitment to Monterey County youth. And consider joining them by volunteering your time too!

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  • Scenes from Sea Otter Classic 2016

    Who’s that woman biking over the bridge now? A popular spot for watching racers, along with simply people-watching, is at the edge of the Sea Otter Classic’s Expo, in the Sierra Nevada Beer & BBQ Garden. Salinas native Luciano Rodriguez graciously agreed to pose there, after being spotted coming fresh off the cyclocross course—well, not-so-fresh—on Day 3 of Sea Otter 2016.…

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