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
BSCC Bike Advocacy Monthly Meeting
What: Monthly meeting to discuss and strategize advocacy projects. Open to the public!
Place: Abbott Square Market, 118 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz
Quarterly Member Social & Family-Friendly Group Ride
Wheelie Fun Group Ride, Oct 2024
Quarterly Member Social & Family-Friendly Group Ride
Quarterly Member Social & Family-Friendly Group Ride
Location: Frederick Street Park, Santa Cruz
Date: Saturday, June 28th, Start Time: 10 am
Details:
Pick-up member swag!
Enjoy bagels and coffee in the park!
Join a family-friendly group bike ride starting from Frederick Street Park!
Socialize with fellow BSCC members and supporters!
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
Ribbon Cutting for Chanticleer Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing
Join us to Celebrate the Ribbon Cutting for Chanticleer Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing!
Bike Valet Services provided by Bike Santa Cruz County!
For more information: https://www.sccrtc.org/updated-date-chanticleer-bicycle-pedestrian-overcrossing-ribbon-cutting/
Kids Bike Repair Day
Kids Bike Repair Day:
Bring your broken bike and they will repair it for free! Saturday, May 31 from 9 am - 12 pm, Pajaro Valley High School.
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
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.
BSCC Bike Advocacy Monthly Meeting
What: Monthly meeting to discuss and strategize advocacy projects. Open to the public!
Place: Abbott Square Market, 118 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz
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
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!
BSCC Bike Advocacy Monthly Meeting
What: Monthly meeting to discuss and strategize advocacy projects. Open to the public!
Place: Abbott Square Market, 118 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz
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
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
BSCC Membership Social
Photo Courtesy of Bill Bishoff
Please join us for the Quarterly BSCC Membership Social - ride your bike to Woodhouse Blending and Brewing on Wednesday April 2 for a relaxed social gathering, strengthening connections in our bike community and making new ones! Hope to see you there!
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:
Parking Garage Solar Installation
Resource Recovery Facility Enclosed Flare Installation
Stormwater Projects
Wastewater Treatment Facility Projects
BSCC Bike Advocacy Monthly Meeting
What: Monthly meeting to discuss and strategize advocacy projects. Open to the public!
Place: Abbott Square Market, 118 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz
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
BSCC Bike Advocacy Monthly Meeting
What: Monthly meeting to discuss and strategize advocacy projects. Open to the public!
Place: Abbott Square Market, 118 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz
BSCC Bike Advocacy Monthly Meeting
What: Monthly meeting to discuss and strategize advocacy projects. Open to the public!
Place: Abbott Square Market, 118 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz
West Cliff Vision: Community Conversation
West Cliff Vision: Community Conversation
Join this virtual meeting to help launch the 5-Year Roadmap Project and gather feedback on the prioritization criteria. Zoom link will be shared closer to the event.
For more information: 5-Year Roadmap
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!)
BSCC Bike Advocacy Monthly Meeting
What: Monthly meeting to discuss and strategize advocacy projects. Open to the public!
Place: Abbott Square Market, 118 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz
West Cliff Vision: Community Conversation
West Cliff Vision: Community Conversation
Location: London Nelson Community Center
Join us to advocate for a safer West Cliff for all!
For more information: 5-Year Roadmap
Felt Street Park Wheelie Good Time - Family Fun Ride & More!
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.
BSCC Bike Advocacy Monthly Meeting
What: Monthly meeting to discuss and strategize advocacy projects. Open to the public!
Place: Abbott Square Market, 118 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz
West Cliff Vision: 5-Year Roadmap Kickoff
West Cliff Vision: 5-Year Roadmap Kickoff
Join this virtual meeting to help launch the 5-Year Roadmap Project and gather feedback on the prioritization criteria. Zoom link will be shared closer to the event.
For more information: 5-Year Roadmap
BSCC Bike Advocacy Monthly Meeting
What: Monthly meeting to discuss and strategize advocacy projects. Open to the public!
Place: Abbott Square Market, 118 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz
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!
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!
Climate Ride - Wine County Edition - Team BSCC
After the success of our Climate Ride's Green Fondo in May 2024, Bike Santa Cruz County is thrilled to be participating in another Climate Ride event: The Wine Country Edition 2024. Whereas registration is now closed, you can still support our team of nine riders for this August 17th, 2024 event.
Visit our Fundraising Page
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!
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!
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!