Tiger-Striped Bikes on Display at One-Day Showcase

SATURDAY: Tiger-Striped Bikes on Display at One-Day Showcase Artists to auction rideable artwork for neighborhood cause WHAT: From military-inspired tiger stripes to a sea glass mosaic, artists from around San Diego present a series of custom bike frames. The one-day showcase will support Young at Art, an Ocean-Beach organization that empowers children through creativity. Guests can enter to win the bikes and support a local cause that brings art into the classroom. The frames will be auctioned off as part of the grand opening celebration for The Coffee Hub, a bike-inspired coffee bar opening its doors in the heart of Point Loma. WHY: The Coffee Hub dedicates itself to supporting hyper-local causes through events that combine two-wheeled fun, local art and craft coffee. As a small business owner and resident of Point Loma, Sandy Hanshaw saw the opportunity to merge her affection for coffee and bikes to create the perfect hub for her community. VISUALS: Custom-painted bike frame art pieces with sharp and swirling designs One fully-built bicycle with vivid colors WHO: The Coffee Hub The San Diego Bike Coalition Young at Art Local artists Kate Cowper Kristel Boe Ruth McGraw Ron Miriello Community members WHEN: Saturday, March 4, 8 a.m. – noon WHERE: The Coffee Hub, 2907 Shelter Island Drive #107, San Diego, California ### THE COFFEE HUB & CAFE invites community members to enjoy gourmet food and locally roasted coffee in a bike-inspired atmosphere. The Coffee Hub and Café brews life into the Point Loma community, one cup at a time. www.coffeehubsd.com (Source: Go Mixte)

Bike To Work Day 2017 Set For May 18

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Bike to Work Day 2017 will take place Thursday, May 18. Mark your calendar so you can join thousands of commuters throughout the San Diego region as we GO by BIKE. Interested in hosting an official Bike to Work Day pit stop? iCommute will start accepting applications on March 1. Pit stops are a great way for organizations to get involved in Bike to Work Day by offering fun breaks for new and experienced bike riders to rest and pick up free t-shirts and snacks (provided by SANDAG), and free encouragement (provided by you)! For more information, visit the iCommute Bike Month web page.

(Source: SANDAG)

SANDAG: SR 15 Commuter Bikeway Update

It's been awhile, but there's lots of bike stuff happening, so just posting to share.

From SANDAG: On Monday, February 27, construction crews closed the sidewalk on the north side of Adams Avenue between the SR 15 on-ramp and Bonnie Court. The closure is needed to accommodate electrical utility line improvements on Adams Avenue. People walking will be detoured to the south side of Adams Avenue. The sidewalk on the north side of Adams Avenue will reopen when the bikeway opens in mid-2017. Your patience is appreciated during construction.

Bike Coalition to Give Away Free Bike Lights to Stay Safe During Dark Commuting Hours

Bike Coalition to Give Away Free Bike Lights to Stay Safe During Dark Commuting Hours
Two-wheeled commuters to light the night for Daylight Savings

WHAT: In conjunction with shorter days and Daylight Savings time, the Bike Coalition invited two-wheeled travelers to collect free bike lights and important safety information about riding in the dark.

WHY: With the Daylight Savings transition on November 6, bike commuters will soon find themselves pedaling to and from work when the sun has gone down. With proper bike lights, all two-wheeled travelers can ride safely, remain visible to others sharing the roads and follow the state law, which mandates front and rear lights when pedaling in the dark.

WHERE/WHEN:
Thursday, November 3 -- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Chula Vista Farmer’s Market (Third Avenue and Center Street)
In partnership with the City of Chula Vista’s Recreation Department and the Third Avenue Village Association as a part of the year-long Walk + Bike Chula Vista campaign

Thursday, November 10 -- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park (3700 Fairmount Ave.)
In partnership with the San Diego County Police Department and the California Office of Traffic Safety


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San Diego County Bike Coalition (SDCBC) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for and protects the rights of all people who ride bicycles. They promote bicycling as a mainstream, safe and enjoyable form of transportation and recreation. For more information, please visit http://www.sdbikecoalition.org.

BLVD Market Friday Bike Ride

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Bring your friends! Bring your family! Bring your bike! Join Circulate SD and the Bike Coalition for a family friendly bike ride in City Heights to celebrate new bike lanes and learn about new ones planned.

It will end at Friday BLVD market, a growing food fest showcasing some of San Diego's most creative, up and coming chefs. Discounts available for those on our ride who buy something at the market.

The group will end the evening riding back together.

(Source: Circulate San Diego)

Bike Coalition Applauds Approval of Downtown Mobility Plan

Bike Coalition Applauds Approval of Downtown Mobility Plan Plan to significantly improve quality of life in downtown San Diego SAN DIEGO, June 21, 2016 – Today, San Diego City Council approved a precedent-setting initiative for improving quality of life in downtown San Diego: The downtown mobility plan. The plan aims to address rapid downtown growth by implementing a cohesive network of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure to connect downtown San Diego with its surrounding neighborhoods and encourage more biking and walking in place of driving cars. The San Diego County Bike Coalition, an organization advocating for and protecting the rights of all people who ride bicycles, applauds City Council’s commitment to taking the initiatives to make San Diego a world-class city that addresses its anticipated growth and air pollution issues with contemporary solutions. “The health of our region depends on decreasing the use of cars and giving residents the opportunity to choose life on two wheels – and feeling safe while doing so is the key,”says Andy Hanshaw, executive director of the Bike Coalition. “With 90,000 people expected to live downtown by the year 2030, our city desperately needs this long-term solution for increasing mobility without increasing car use.” The downtown mobility plan supports the City of San Diego’s climate action plan -- which calls for increasing the number of people commuting by bike from one percent to 18 percent by the year 2035 -- as well as federal air-quality standards and state-mandated greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. According to Hanshaw, the key to reaching these well-intentioned goals is to build better bike infrastructure that makes anyone choosing two-wheeled travel feel safe. With today’s approval, the City plans to incorporate the downtown mobility plan into its budget – a process Hanshaw and local bike commuters hope to see move quickly to get San Diego rolling on its path toward becoming a modernized transportation city nationwide. For more information on the San Diego Bike Coalition and making San Diego a better place to ride bikes, please visit www.sdbikecoalition.org. ### San Diego County Bike Coalition is a nonprofit organization that advocates for and protects the rights of all people who ride bicycles. They promote bicycling as a mainstream, safe and enjoyable form of transportation and recreation. For more information, please visit www.sdbikecoalition.org.

Bike Coalition To Lead Rolling Rally Supporting Downtown Mobility Plan

Bike Coalition To Lead Rolling Rally Supporting Downtown Mobility Plan City Council decision could improve local quality of life for all people WHAT: Bikes will roll from the new Horton Plaza Park to San Diego City Council with a purpose: to support the long-overdue bicycle improvements proposed in the Downtown Mobility Plan. The first-of-its-kind plan includes a connected series of bike lanes with physical barriers to separate riders from traffic and transform downtown into a place for all people to get around – in and out of cars. The San Diego County Bike Coalition will lead a ride and rally in support of the plan immediately preceding its City Council consideration. WHY: The Downtown Mobility Plan addresses the transportation and parking issues of a rapidly expanding downtown area by providing safe options for more people to travel without a car. If passed, the bike network will support the City in meeting its climate action plan goals as well as federal air quality standards and state-mandated greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. According to the Bike Coalition, the health of our region depends on decreasing the use of cars and giving residents the opportunity to choose life on two wheels – and feeling safe while doing so is the key. WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, June 21 Noon: Bike riders meet at Horton Plaza Park (900 4th Avenue) 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m.: Bike ride departs from Horton Plaza Park to San Diego City Council 1 p.m.: Rally outside San Diego City Council 2 p.m.: San Diego City Council hearing begins WHO: San Diego County Bike Coalition Supporting local bike groups People passionate about making downtown San Diego a bike-friendly place For more information on bicycle initiatives, please visit www.sdbikecoalition.org. For additional statistics on the positive impacts of bike infrastructure in popular U.S. cities, click here. ### San Diego County Bike Coalition is a nonprofit organization that advocates for and protects the rights of all people who ride bicycles. They promote bicycling as a mainstream, safe and enjoyable form of transportation and recreation. For more information, please visit www.sdbikecoalition.org.