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<p>Bike Buzz: 17th Anniversary / Bike Month 2026 edition. Check it out to see what makes two <a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#Mastodon</a> users — <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> — extraordinary in 2026! <br><a href="https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-17th-anniversary-edition.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-17th-anniversary-edition.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-17t</span><span class="invisible">h-anniversary-edition.html</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a> <a href="/tags/montereybay/" rel="tag">#MontereyBay</a> <a href="/tags/monterey/" rel="tag">#Monterey</a> <a href="/tags/activetransport/" rel="tag">#ActiveTransport</a> <a href="/tags/bikemonterey/" rel="tag">#BikeMonterey</a> <a href="/tags/bikeadvocacy/" rel="tag">#BikeAdvocacy</a> <a href="/tags/mastodonpeoplewhobike/" rel="tag">#MastodonPeopleWhoBike</a> <a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#Mastodon</a></p>

<p>FitPub 1.0 is here! 🚴🏃🥾</p><p>FitPub is a federated social fitness platform and Strava alternative built on ActivityPub, giving athletes control over their data, communities, and connections.</p><p>Today also marks the launch of the first official FitPub instance: &gt; <a href="https://fitpub.social" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>fitpub.social</a></p><p>Source code: &gt; <a href="https://codeberg.org/fitpub/fitpub" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>codeberg.org/fitpub/fitpub</a> </p><p><a href="/tags/fitpub/" rel="tag">#FitPub</a> <a href="/tags/activitypub/" rel="tag">#ActivityPub</a> <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#Fediverse</a> <a href="/tags/opensource/" rel="tag">#OpenSource</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#Cycling</a> <a href="/tags/running/" rel="tag">#Running</a> <a href="/tags/hiking/" rel="tag">#Hiking</a></p>

<p>騎了 30km 的山路，現在屁股像被打了一百大板。<br><a href="/tags/alps/" rel="tag">#alps</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a></p>

<p>In our 17th anniversary updates, learn about these 2 individual bikepackers we met in <a href="/tags/monterey/" rel="tag">#Monterey</a> today, both brimming with the joy of <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> and sharing our enthusiasm for the importance of <a href="/tags/bikeadvocacy/" rel="tag">#BikeAdvocacy</a>: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-17th-anniversary-edition.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-17th-anniversary-edition.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-17t</span><span class="invisible">h-anniversary-edition.html</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a> <a href="/tags/cyclists/" rel="tag">#cyclists</a> <a href="/tags/bikepacking/" rel="tag">#bikepacking</a> <a href="/tags/biketouring/" rel="tag">#BikeTouring</a></p>

<p>From our yard recently, “sending” these blooms from our heart 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>, in gratitude for their June 2 and June 5 donations! 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>About those blooms: Learn what we frequently do with lavender, and why we bought special thread at Slow Fiber, Monterey—better still, see a Salinas bike commuter we met when she was en route there June 5, to help her friend / the owner in that shop. <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-17th-anniversary-edition.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-17th-anniversary-edition.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-17t</span><span class="invisible">h-anniversary-edition.html</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/organicgardening/" rel="tag">#OrganicGardening</a> <a href="/tags/flowers/" rel="tag">#flowers</a> <a href="/tags/dianthus/" rel="tag">#dianthus</a> <a href="/tags/sweetwilliam/" rel="tag">#SweetWilliam</a> <a href="/tags/lavender/" rel="tag">#lavender</a> <a href="/tags/sweetpeas/" rel="tag">#SweetPeas</a> <a href="/tags/gardening/" rel="tag">#gardening</a></p>

<p>Today’s bike ride followed an afternoon of <a href="/tags/calbike/" rel="tag">#CalBike</a> Policy Advisory Council meeting, then reviewing AB 2168 (ATP Reform) and SB 569 (Bike Lane Integrity), and other office tasks. Evening was garden work until dark. Outdoors is definitely our favorite place to be, no matter what we’re up to. (And yes, took our laptop outdoors for the meeting too.)</p><p>Thank you, dear earth, for renewing us without fail! </p><p>No town errands today, so our ride was simply in our rural area. We saw only one other person biking—a young man wearing a Salinas High School Cowboys Racing MTB team jersey. Had a nice chat, including about some spots where bIke lockers are needed. See some Cowboys history here: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/category/children-and-teens/salinas-high-school-cowboy-racing-mountain-bike-team" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/category/children-and-teens/salinas-high-school-cowboy-racing-mountain-bike-team"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/category/chil</span><span class="invisible">dren-and-teens/salinas-high-school-cowboy-racing-mountain-bike-team</span></a>.</p><p><a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a> <a href="/tags/morekidsonbikes/" rel="tag">#MoreKidsOnBikes</a></p>

<p>As usual, public welcome—via Zoom, in person, or by phone—at March 4, 2026, 6pm meeting of Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee.</p><p>Among agenda items:<br>Regional Surface Transportation Program - Annual Project Update<br>2026 Programming Guidelines &amp; Competitive Grants</p><p>Details, and how to participate:<br><a href="https://www.tamcmonterey.org/files/2f6bf3ddd/BPC+Agenda+Packet+March+Meeting+2026.pdf" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.tamcmonterey.org/files/2f6bf3ddd/BPC+Agenda+Packet+March+Meeting+2026.pdf"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.tamcmonterey.org/files/2f6</span><span class="invisible">bf3ddd/BPC+Agenda+Packet+March+Meeting+2026.pdf</span></a></p><p>Why participate, and bilingual glossary of transportation terms: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/monthly-meetings-tamc-bicycle-pedestrian-facilities-advisory-committee-public-welcome.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/monthly-meetings-tamc-bicycle-pedestrian-facilities-advisory-committee-public-welcome.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/monthly-meeti</span><span class="invisible">ngs-tamc-bicycle-pedestrian-facilities-advisory-committee-public-welcome.html</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/publictransport/" rel="tag">#PublicTransport</a> <a href="/tags/ebikes/" rel="tag">#eBikes</a> <a href="/tags/transportation/" rel="tag">#transportation</a> <a href="/tags/transport/" rel="tag">#transport</a> <a href="/tags/ebikes/" rel="tag">#eBikes</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a></p>

<p>🚴 Video accounts about <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#Cycling</a> &amp; <a href="/tags/bikes/" rel="tag">#Bikes</a> to follow:</p><p>🌍 INTERNATIONAL<br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://video.canadiancivil.com/a/shifter/video-channels" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>shifter</span></a></span> - Cycling tips, equipment reviews, bike culture etc<br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://video.canadiancivil.com/a/ohtheurbanity/video-channels" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>ohtheurbanity</span></a></span> - Cycling &amp; urbanism, examples from around world</p><p>🇫🇮 FINLAND<br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://urbanists.video/a/jaywink/video-channels" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>jaywink</span></a></span> - Urban &amp; rural cycling in Finland</p><p>🇩🇪 GERMANY<br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://video.franzgraf.de/a/hikingdude/video-channels" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>hikingdude</span></a></span> - Rural cycling &amp; hiking videos</p><p>🇨🇦 CANADA<br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://video.canadiancivil.com/a/paige/video-channels" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>paige</span></a></span> - Cycling, urbanism &amp; politics<br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://urbanists.video/a/jleiper/video-channels" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>jleiper</span></a></span> - Bike commuting videos in Ottawa<br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://spectra.video/a/deathbydenim/video-channels" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>deathbydenim</span></a></span> - Cycling rides in Ottawa<br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://urbanists.video/a/sflkirk/video-channels" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>sflkirk</span></a></span> - Urban cycling in Halifax</p><p>🧵 1/2</p><p><a href="/tags/peertube/" rel="tag">#PeerTube</a></p>

<p>We stop for wildflowers! And to “send” today’s flowers 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 March 2 and March 5 donations—so helpful and appreciated! 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>Monterey County Weekly / Monterey County Now, July 30 - Aug 5, 2026 issue <br><a href="https://flipbook.montereycountyweekly.com/archive/2026/07-30-26/index.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="flipbook.montereycountyweekly.com/archive/2026/07-30-26/index.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">flipbook.montereycountyweekly.</span><span class="invisible">com/archive/2026/07-30-26/index.html</span></a>.<br>Cover story by Aric Sleeper, photos by Daniel Dreifuss<br>“Road Share: Can advocates make local streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers?&quot; pages 18-22 <a href="https://flipbook.montereycountyweekly.com/archive/2026/07-30-26/18/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="flipbook.montereycountyweekly.com/archive/2026/07-30-26/18/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">flipbook.montereycountyweekly.</span><span class="invisible">com/archive/2026/07-30-26/18/</span></a>. </p><p>Note on pg 22 &quot;More Coverage: CalBike advocates for a universal definition of e-bikes,” with CalBike Executive Director Kendra Ramsey. <a href="https://flipbook.montereycountyweekly.com/archive/2026/07-30-26/22/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="flipbook.montereycountyweekly.com/archive/2026/07-30-26/22/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">flipbook.montereycountyweekly.</span><span class="invisible">com/archive/2026/07-30-26/22/</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/montereybay/" rel="tag">#MontereyBay</a> <a href="/tags/california/" rel="tag">#California</a> <a href="/tags/calbike/" rel="tag">#CalBike</a> <a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/bikemonterey/" rel="tag">#BikeMonterey</a> <a href="/tags/trafficsafety/" rel="tag">#TrafficSafety</a> <a href="/tags/infrastructure/" rel="tag">#infrastructure</a> <a href="/tags/transportation/" rel="tag">#transportation</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a> <a href="/tags/activetransportation/" rel="tag">#ActiveTransportation</a> <a href="/tags/bikeadvocacy/" rel="tag">#BikeAdvocacy</a> <a href="/tags/visionzero/" rel="tag">#VisionZero</a> <a href="/tags/ebikes/" rel="tag">#ebikes</a> <a href="/tags/ebike/" rel="tag">#ebike</a> <a href="/tags/electricbicycles/" rel="tag">#ElectricBicycles</a> <a href="/tags/emotorcycles/" rel="tag">#eMotorcycles</a> <a href="/tags/cyclists/" rel="tag">#cyclists</a> <a href="/tags/pedestrians/" rel="tag">#pedestrians</a> <a href="/tags/peopleforbikes/" rel="tag">#PeopleForBikes</a> <a href="/tags/montereycountynow/" rel="tag">#MontereyCountyNow</a></p>

<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>

<p>Here is the planned route for March&#x27;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><a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> / <a href="/tags/condadodemonterey/" rel="tag">#CondadoDeMonterey</a> <a href="/tags/activetransport/" rel="tag">#ActiveTransport</a> Plan schedule toward 2027 ATP, includes a June 24, 2026 kickoff meeting in Salinas, 6-8pm. Food provided. Zoom option available. For more info, contact: Janneke Strause, Senior Transportation Planner at Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC): <a href="https://www.tamcmonterey.org/janneke-strause-senior-transportation-planner" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.tamcmonterey.org/janneke-strause-senior-transportation-planner"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.tamcmonterey.org/janneke-s</span><span class="invisible">trause-senior-transportation-planner</span></a></p><p>&quot;Monterey County Active Transportation Plan (ATP) will serve as a roadmap for making <a href="/tags/monterey/" rel="tag">#Monterey</a> County safer, more accessible, and more connected for people of all ages and abilities who <a href="/tags/walk/" rel="tag">#walk</a>, <a href="/tags/bike/" rel="tag">#bike</a>, or use other forms of <a href="/tags/activetransportation/" rel="tag">#ActiveTransportation</a>. This update builds on the County’s previous ATP, adopted in 2018, incorporating new analysis and community priorities and needs. <br>…<br>&quot;Join the ATP Kickoff Meeting on June 24, 2026 at 6:00 pm. We seek your input and participation as we work together to improve <a href="/tags/walking/" rel="tag">#walking</a>, <a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a>, and rolling throughout Monterey County. &quot;</p><p><a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/pedestrian/" rel="tag">#pedestrian</a> <a href="/tags/skate/" rel="tag">#skate</a> <a href="/tags/scoot/" rel="tag">#scoot</a> <a href="/tags/transportation/" rel="tag">#transportation</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>“On Two Wheels” perspectives from <a href="/tags/montereycountynow/" rel="tag">#MontereyCountyNow</a> / Monterey County Weekly readers Bob Hays, Ben Curtis, Ryan James Miller, and Trish Sullivan <a href="https://www.montereycountynow.com/opinion/letters/letters-to-the-editor-08-13-26/article_8a953080-bd5a-47ba-8b06-8f4d00adccc3.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.montereycountynow.com/opinion/letters/letters-to-the-editor-08-13-26/article_8a953080-bd5a-47ba-8b06-8f4d00adccc3.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.montereycountynow.com/opin</span><span class="invisible">ion/letters/letters-to-the-editor-08-13-26/article_8a953080-bd5a-47ba-8b06-8f4d00adccc3.html</span></a>, in response to “Can advocates make local streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers?” July 30-Aug. 5 cover story by Aric Sleeper <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-summer-2026.html#MCW2026-CoverStory" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-summer-2026.html#MCW2026-CoverStory"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-sum</span><span class="invisible">mer-2026.html#MCW2026-CoverStory</span></a>. </p><p><a href="/tags/bikeadvocacy/" rel="tag">#BikeAdvocacy</a> <a href="/tags/transportation/" rel="tag">#transportation</a> <a href="/tags/infrastructure/" rel="tag">#infrastructure</a> <a href="/tags/activetransport/" rel="tag">#ActiveTransport</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/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a></p>

<p>Since 2009 we do all our bike advocacy work on less than a shoestring budget! <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations/donors" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations/donors"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/about/financi</span><span class="invisible">al-donations/donors</span></a></p><p>What’s up with this stash of items in our Youth Center bike tech instructor Frank Henderson’s pannier? Find out in our Summer edition of Bike Buzz, out today: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-summer-2026.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-summer-2026.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-sum</span><span class="invisible">mer-2026.html</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/bikemonterey/" rel="tag">#BikeMonterey</a> <a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/bikesofmastadon/" rel="tag">#BikesOfMastadon</a> <a href="/tags/bikesoffediverse/" rel="tag">#BikesOfFediverse</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a> <a href="/tags/youdbehappierbiking/" rel="tag">#YoudBeHappierBiking</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>

<p>No creo que por aquí haya mucho ciclista aficionado pero estoy pensando hacer lo que siempre critiqué: rascarme el bolsillo para comprarme una bici de primera mano (quizás segunda o km 0?). La idea es poder usarla para subir y bajar puertos en fin de semana y también hacer viajes y ultraciclismo.</p><p>Si alguien tiene consejos sobre bueno bonito barato, marcas que sí y qué no, mejores fechas y lugares para comprar, bienvenidos sean <a href="/tags/ciclismo/" rel="tag">#ciclismo</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/buyingabike/" rel="tag">#buyingabike</a></p>

<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="https://video.franzgraf.de/a/hikingdude/video-channels" 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&#x27;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>