<p>Our sympathy to the family and friends of Linda Theresse Munoz of Salinas.</p><p>Linda suffered fatal injuries after being struck on her bicycle by a truck, and then by two additional vehicles, while biking in Salinas on March 14.</p><p>We have no details on this collision so can’t comment about the circumstances except to say: <a href="/tags/ksbw/" rel="tag">#KSBW</a>’s report <a href="https://www.ksbw.com/article/bicyclist-struck-killed-salinas-california/70760894" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.ksbw.com/article/bicyclist-struck-killed-salinas-california/70760894"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.ksbw.com/article/bicyclist</span><span class="invisible">-struck-killed-salinas-california/70760894</span></a> mentions she was biking “in dark clothing.” High visibility apparel is not required by law, and while we do suggest it (<a href="https://bikemonterey.org/tips-for-tourists/more-bicycle-safety-gear" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/tips-for-tourists/more-bicycle-safety-gear"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/tips-for-tour</span><span class="invisible">ists/more-bicycle-safety-gear</span></a>), being visible can’t protect you from drivers who are texting, speeding, under the influence, etc.—as we experienced and pointed out last week <a href="https://sfba.social/@bikemonterey/116219787478611800" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="sfba.social/@bikemonterey/116219787478611800"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">sfba.social/@bikemonterey/1162</span><span class="invisible">19787478611800</span></a>.</p><p> We don’t know if Linda’s bicycle had the equipment required by California law for biking in the dark (see <a href="/tags/9/" rel="tag">#9</a> in our Calif bike law summary <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/wp-content/uploads/Bike-law-summary-2025.pdf" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/wp-content/uploads/Bike-law-summary-2025.pdf"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/wp-content/up</span><span class="invisible">loads/Bike-law-summary-2025.pdf</span></a>). </p><p><a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/fatalcollisions/" rel="tag">#FatalCollisions</a> <a href="/tags/salinas/" rel="tag">#Salinas</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a> <a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/trafficsafety/" rel="tag">#TrafficSafety</a></p>
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<p>Here is the planned route for March's ride. Meet at 2pm on Saturday 28th at the compass in Middle Meadow Walk for a 2.10pm start</p><p><a href="/tags/edinburgh/" rel="tag">#Edinburgh</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#Cycling</a> <a href="/tags/edcriticalmass/" rel="tag">#EdCriticalMass</a></p>
<p>Ever heard of Directional Requirements for biking on sidewalks? We were chatting about that topic with a local attorney, which led to today’s post. Californians, note Spriesterbach v. Holland cited in this post: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/directional-requirements-for-bicycle-riding-on-sidewalks.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/directional-requirements-for-bicycle-riding-on-sidewalks.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/directional-r</span><span class="invisible">equirements-for-bicycle-riding-on-sidewalks.html</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/bikecalifornia/" rel="tag">#BikeCalifornia</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/trafficlaws/" rel="tag">#TrafficLaws</a> <a href="/tags/bikelaws/" rel="tag">#BikeLaws</a> <a href="/tags/bikingonsidewalks/" rel="tag">#BikingOnSidewalks</a> <a href="/tags/sidewalks/" rel="tag">#sidewalks</a></p>
<p>We stop for wildflowers! And to “send” these flowers from our April 3 ride to <span class="h-card"><a href="https://sfba.social/@Kleen" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>Kleen</span></a></span> and <span class="h-card"><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/@Weather_Rock_Wx" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>Weather_Rock_Wx</span></a></span>, with gratitude for their April 2 and April 5 donations—deeply appreciated! </p><p>How to donate, plus FAQs: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/about/financi</span><span class="invisible">al-donations</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/actonclimate/" rel="tag">#ActOnClimate</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a> <a href="/tags/transportation/" rel="tag">#transportation</a> <a href="/tags/activetransportation/" rel="tag">#ActiveTransportation</a> <a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/california/" rel="tag">#California</a> <a href="/tags/wildflowers/" rel="tag">#wildflowers</a> <a href="/tags/springflowers/" rel="tag">#SpringFlowers</a></p>
<p>If you love biking and can be in Monterey County April 16-19, and/or in Sacramento April 23-24, you’ll likely want to attend these very special events. <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/2026/04" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>bikemonterey.org/2026/04</a></p><p><a href="/tags/seaotterclassic/" rel="tag">#SeaOtterClassic</a> <a href="/tags/californiabicyclesummit/" rel="tag">#CaliforniaBicycleSummit</a> <a href="/tags/californiabicyclecoalition/" rel="tag">#CaliforniaBicycleCoalition</a> <a href="/tags/calbike/" rel="tag">#CalBike</a> <a href="/tags/monterey/" rel="tag">#Monterey</a> <a href="/tags/sacto/" rel="tag">#Sacto</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a></p>
<p>April 16-19, 2026: Sea Otter Classic in Monterey County! People come from dozens of countries to this annual celebration of cycling, which boasts over 9,000 athletes and 74,000 fans. For glimpses of SOC history, plus how to get free admission, see <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/april-16-19-2026-sea-otter-classic-in-monterey-county.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/april-16-19-2026-sea-otter-classic-in-monterey-county.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/april-16-19-2</span><span class="invisible">026-sea-otter-classic-in-monterey-county.html</span></a>.</p><p><a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a> <a href="/tags/seaotterclassic/" rel="tag">#SeaOtterClassic</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a></p>
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<p>Franz Graf makes videos about hiking and cycling in the German countryside including hills, mountains and forests. You can follow his account at:</p><p>➡️ <span class="h-card"><a href="[{'type': 'Link', 'href': 'https://video.franzgraf.de/a/hikingdude/video-channels', 'mediaType': 'text/html'}, {'type': 'Link', 'href': 'https://video.franzgraf.de/a/hikingdude', 'mediaType': 'text/html'}, {'type': 'Link', 'href': 'https://video.franzgraf.de/accounts/hikingdude', 'mediaType': 'text/html'}]" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>hikingdude</span></a></span> </p><p>There are already over 70 videos uploaded. If these haven't federated to your server yet, you can browse them all at <a href="https://video.franzgraf.de/a/hikingdude/videos" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="video.franzgraf.de/a/hikingdude/videos"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">video.franzgraf.de/a/hikingdud</span><span class="invisible">e/videos</span></a></p><p>You can also follow his Mastodon account at <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@hikingdude" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>hikingdude@mastodon.social</span></a></span> </p><p><a href="/tags/featuredpeertube/" rel="tag">#FeaturedPeerTube</a> <a href="/tags/hiking/" rel="tag">#Hiking</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#Cycling</a> <a href="/tags/mountains/" rel="tag">#Mountains</a> <a href="/tags/nature/" rel="tag">#Nature</a> <a href="/tags/germany/" rel="tag">#Germany</a> <a href="/tags/peertube/" rel="tag">#PeerTube</a></p>
<p>Waymo, a Google-owned company, which officially launched its self-driving taxi fleet in London earlier this month, has told cycling campaigners that it is “normal practice” for their taxis to veer into and block cycle lanes<br><a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/roadsafety/" rel="tag">#roadSafety</a><br><a href="https://road.cc/news/driverless-taxis-veering-into-cycle-lanes-normal-practice-says-waymo" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="road.cc/news/driverless-taxis-veering-into-cycle-lanes-normal-practice-says-waymo"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">road.cc/news/driverless-taxis-</span><span class="invisible">veering-into-cycle-lanes-normal-practice-says-waymo</span></a></p>