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Monday, October 31, 2011

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. 

Thursday, October 27, 2011

How does your high school student get to school?



Stockdale High School Health Fair - October 26th, 2011 



Sunday, October 23, 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

Thursday, October 20, 2011

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.

Monday, October 17, 2011

BIKE BAKERSFIELD SPOTTED IN PDX


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

photo cred: Kevin Talley

Friday, October 14, 2011

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. 


Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Monday, October 10, 2011

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

Thursday, October 6, 2011

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!

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

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. 


Bike Kitchen

 

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

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?

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Bike shelter proposed on South Third: Germany

Bike shelter proposed on South Third

ThisWeek Community Newspapers
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