Christmas light ride.

via- BikeBakersfield.org

Bike Bakersfield's Holiday Lights Ride will once again be offering you a chance to view the holiday lights of the Haggin Oaks community with no pesky car windows to obscure your view. We'll be leaving from the southwest corner of Ming Avenue and Haggin Oaks Drive at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 22nd. We will be collecting non-perishable food items before and after the ride to donate to a to-be-determined charity. Contact tina@bikebakersfield.org for more information. Feel free to download and distribute the flyer.

Felix & CA

If you guys came to our Open House last Friday you guys might have already met Felix and CA.

The two tourist from Germany were en route to Argentina from Alaska when they stopped in Bakersfield. They hung out with us and shared their stories so far. Good Luck on your epic journey!

Follow them on Facebook: Panamerica 

Thanks for coming to our open house!

Co - Op Open House Friday 11/18/2011

1708 Chester Ave.

photo cred: Gene Hanson

OPEN HOUSE

What has Bike Bakersfield been up to?

See what we have planned for the next year.

Friday, November 18th, 2011

6PM - 9PM

1708 Chester Ave.

Bakersfield, CA 93301

Cans For Jams @ Action Sports

MSG from Cory Saceaux

If you haven't heard, Douglas Kaiser, the man who hit and killed Alton Saceaux, plead no contest to felony vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated on Monday. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for Dec. 12th. We are putting together a binder full of letters and pictures for the judge to read and see how much Alton's life and death has impacted us. Anyone and everyone, adult or child, who is interested in participating is encouraged to send us your thoughts, feelings, opinions, or pictures. This is the "people's" opportunity to let the judge know what was taken from us as the victims. You can send us a handwritten or typed letter, whether it be just a simple short sentence or a 20 page dissertation. The judge’s name is John Somers. All we ask is that you please keep what you say respectful. The content of this binder will be filed with the case and may affect the judge’s decision on the length and severity of the sentence. Please send everything to Saceaux@gmail.com. Thanks.

Kern River Parkway clean up

Saturday // October 29th, 2011

About fifty volunteers participated in Saturday morning's event in efforts to clean up a four mile stretch of the Kern River Park Way. Thanks for all the hard work!

Amy B. Seibert Elementary School - Bicycle Safety Rodeo

Friday // October 28th, 2011

66 students participated in the Bicycle Safety Rodeo that was conducted at Seibert's fall school Carnival. An additional 20 helmets were handed out to other students that could not participate due to limited time, totaling in 86 helmets that were given out at Seribert Elementary. 

How does your high school student get to school?

Stockdale High School Health Fair - October 26th, 2011 

Dave Snyder - Meet and Greet @ The Padre Hotel

Dave Snyder (Executive Director of the California Bicycle Coalition) Meet and Greet at The Padre Hotel - - -  10/18/2011

Cyclist Push City To Adopt "Bike Master Plan" - KGET

Memorial Run on the Bike Path

The Bakersfield Police Department will be hosting the yearly Memorial Run on the bike path.  It will be Saturday, 11/5/11 at the Park at River Walk (Stockdale/Buena Vista).  It will be from 8am til about 11 am.  We anticipate about 500 runners.  The 2k will head eastbound and = the 5k/10k will head westbound.

BIKE BAKERSFIELD SPOTTED IN PDX

Bike Bakersfield spotted in Portland, Oregon this past weekend at Cross Crusade.

photo cred: Kevin Talley

CSUB: A Bicycle Friendly University

Full Moon Ride 10/12/2011

Next Full Moon Ride: Thursday, November 10th, 2011.

As always, ride leaves from Beach Park (entrance to the bike path) at 5:30PM. This is a slow, fun, social ride where everybody is welcome to join. The pace varies from 10-12 mph with mid points and stops for water breaks. Helmets and lights are strongly recommended.

Bike Bakersfield thanks The Green Field Walking Group

Bike Bakersfield would like to thank The Greenfield Walking Group and South Kern Building Healthy Communities Youth Group for hosting a bike drive and donating used bicycles. 

Up Coming Events: Meet and Greet & Bicycle Master Plan

UPCOMING EVENTS 

Bike Bakersfield Rides For Burma

Bring the family out for an exciting weekend in Springville Ca., an incredibly beautiful oasis merely an hour away.
For all of the bicycle enthusiast who are truly interested in riding for a great cause, for the riders who dream of creating change locally and globally and for those who would like to dedicate their experience to more than just a prize, here is your opportunity.

Burma Humanitarian Mission is a group of remarkable human beings dedicated to bringing that global opportunity to you.
By supporting and becoming a member of the Ride For Burma team here is what you get in return: -Your entry into the Fat Tire Classic is JUST $15 vs. $40
-You get your own Ride For Burma Website
-Fundraising support from Burma Humanitarian Mission
-A free Ride For Burma T-Shirt
-A free Brooks Sport Jacket if more than &1,000 is raised
-A FREE pre-ride dinner
-A FREE post-ride reception in the heart of the Southern Sierra Nevadas

Help Burma Humanitarian train/outfit their backpack medics who hike into east Burma to provide trauma care and community health services to the oppressed Karen people.

For more information on how to donate/ride/sponsor contact:
mehmet@burmamission.org
760-447-1702

FULL MOON RIDE - - - - - THIS WEDNESDAY@#$%^&*+_&*^$&$#

Just a friendly reminder that this Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 will be our full moon ride for the month of October. Ride leaves from Beach Park (entrance to the bike path) at 5:30PM sharp! We will be heading west bound towards Panera Bread and back. The pace varies from 10-12 mph. This non-drop social ride for all ages. We hope to see you there!

2011 Spooktacular

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

Kern Wheelmen: Spooktacular 

More International Walk to School Day Coverage - KGET

Standard Middle School - International Walk to School Day

In addition to Seibert Elementary's success on International to school day, Standard Middle School also had a great turn out!

CSUB - > IHS

Every Tuesday, Independence High School's Cycling Club meets in room 1008 at 2:35. After class, I leave CSUB and ride to IHS to meet up with their Cycling Club. 

CSUB  - - - - > IHS

Bike Kitchen

 

Bike Kitchen from Zane Adamo on Vimeo.

International Walk to School Day - - TOMORROW 10/05/2010

Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 is International Walk to School Day. There is predicted rain for tomorrow's forecast in Bakersfield. Don't forget your rain coats and boots! 

Almondale Elementary is ready to walk to school tomorrow! How is your student getting to school tomorrow?

Bike shelter proposed on South Third: Germany

Bike shelter proposed on South Third

By Gary Seman

ThisWeek Community Newspapers

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  The proposed bicycle shelter on South Third Street in German Village would be comparable to this bike-parking structure.

The city of Columbus has proposed building a permanent bike shelter in front of Cup O’ Joe, 627 S. Third St., north of East Sycamore Street and less than 100 feet from the No. 8 COTA bus line.
The German Village location is part of phase two of the bike-shelter program, which is in the discussion stage, said Rick Tilton, the city’s deputy director of public service. It is one of approximately nine sites being considered.
“We don’t know when we’re going to make a decision,” he said. “It probably won’t come for several weeks. There’s no guarantee we’re going to do it at the location in German Village.”

For the full article CLICK HERE

Bike Bakersfield rides for Burma

Bring the family out to an exciting weekend in Springville Ca., an incredibly beautiful oasis merely an hour away.
For all of the bicycle enthusiast who are truly interested in riding for a great cause, for the riders who dream of creating change locally and globally and for those who would like to dedicate their experience to more than just a prize, here is your opportunity.

Burma Humanitarian Mission is a group of remarkable human beings dedicated to bringing that global opportunity to you.
By supporting and becoming a member of the Ride For Burma team here is what you get in return: -Your entry into the Fat Tire Classic is JUST $15 vs. $40
-You get your own Ride For Burma Website
-Fundraising support from Burma Humanitarian Mission
-A free Ride For Burma T-Shirt
-A free Brooks Sport Jacket if more than &1,000 is raised
-A FREE pre-ride dinner
-A FREE post-ride reception in the heart of the Southern Sierra Nevadas

Help Burma Humanitarian train/outfit their backpack medics who hike into east Burma to provide trauma care and community health services to the oppressed Karen people.

For more information on how to donate/ride/sponsor contact:
mehmet@burmamission.org
760-447-1702