The Party is going North this time!
DETAILS are POSTED, JOIN US Tonight
OUTREACH: deep into Mt View, Palo Alto & Stanford.
We want to visit places many of us haven’t ever seen on a bicycle. We want to ride streets that will accommodate us and the cars we share the road with. Join us this week as we cover some new territory.
Details:
- Start: 660 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
- Finish: Plaza del Sol 200 W Evelyn Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
- Wheels hit the street @ 8:00 PM
Maps and such:
MAP (27.5 mi) Turn X Turn: Directions Long format: Download
Double sided: Directions
Facebook: link
PRE-RIDES:
CalTrain is really close, VTA light rail is a bit far.
- DT San Jose, Caesar Chavez Park: map (10.06 mi)
- Leaves @ 6:30 PM, Led by Ryan
- AMC Mercado shopping center, Santa Clara: map (6.21 mi)
- Leaves @ 6:30 PM, Led by Ian
- Campbell Community Center: proposed map (10.4mi)
- Leaves @ 6:30 PM, Led by Britton & YOU! (co-captains wanted)
PARKING:
Check map: Parking diagram
plentiful and very close, but none at the site. Please do NOT try to park at the site. Specific addresses of 2-3 places to park (and the places NOT to park) will be sent along with the route details.
WORK NEAR SUNNYVALE? Bring your bike to work; eat nearby!
VOLUNTEERING:
even more fun, contact us ASAP or look for the volunteer circles.
VOLUNTEER CIRCLE(S)
We will have a volunteer circle of bikes at about 7:00-7:15pm. This is where anyone that wants to help get the ride and regroups started and to volunteer (key intersections, keep riders in right lanes, help with trash, etc) will meet. We hope to have different “circles” outside of the main circle based on your tasks. BP runs only due to volunteers, so thank you!
Community outreach:
Cities from San Jose to Daly City are working together to make El Camino a more attractive, safe, walkable, and perhaps even a BIKEABLE road. Let’s make El Camino more bike-friendly!
- Learn more – website
- Get involved – Attend a grassroots organizing training on April 17: facebook
- Hop on board- Go to the upcoming El Camino bus tour on May 5: facebook
Bikes Belong Campaign
Bikes Belong’s new campaign peopleforbikes.org just keeps growing. We’re on the verge of reaching 10,000 signatures on our pledge to support bicycling in the United States. But, so far, we’re still missing your name.
Will you take a moment to help us reach 10,000 people for bikes? Sign the pledge now; it’s easy, doesn’t cost anything, and will only take you a few minutes to help us toward a bike-friendly future: link
Thank you for helping us reach 10,000 pledges — just the first step along the way to one million.
MISC:
FOOD VENDORS -
we look forward to the return of MoGo & QuickDog… many bars on Murphy Ave one block away – after the ride!
BIKE VENDORS -
Walt’s Cycle – get lights, spare tubes, patch kits, batteries and other “must haves” at the Start! Get there early and get what you need… they’ll even have small snacks & water for sale!
Walt’s Cycle is nearby at Evelyn and Carroll St, just east of Murphy Ave. So if you need more (from padded bike shorts and better seats to any gear or accessories to whole bikes) you know where to go. If you need a tuneup, they take time, so you’d better call first before taking it over there. 408-739-4287. Walt’s closes at 6pm!
WEATHER -
it almost NEVER rains on bike party. Weather Underground says Friday night will be “partly cloudy.” This is great cuz it’ll keep the ride from getting too cold!
Ian
April 17, 2010
So the Cops last night were amazing! They were just so awesome and did a really good job of keeping us safe. I also was really happy to hear tons of folks thanking them all night.
Thanks again to everyone for making last night as memorable as it was (hopefully we will get riders from Stanford next month)
marianne
April 17, 2010
Last night’s ride in Palo Alto, “COULD” have been a good thing.
But I saw so many riders acting like punks, and the general public and police were not impressed.
I saw riders riding into oncoming traffic on University, some riders hitting and kicking car mirrors, and others yelling profanities and attacks at cars who were waiting patiently.
At first I was proud and excited to see this, then I quickly realized it was a bunch of punks who had an excuse to be anarchist.. Especially that tail end 50 to 75 bikers.
corri inouye
April 17, 2010
Ian – I totally agree. It seemed cleaner out there as well. it was REALLY helpful to have the police out there keeping some riders in line
I gave a couple route maps to bystanders who expressed interest so hopefully we can pull them in.
Stanford was gorgeous, a little confusing for that 2nd regroup. It was really fun to go through downtown! Great job all!
Rockin Ed
April 17, 2010
Another quality ride. Great to see everyone.
Davy Gravy
April 17, 2010
This was the most unique party yet. Going through Dwntwn PA was a trip. Lots of drivers were getting agro. (I saw one lady standing outside her car laying on the horn). Thanks to Wes the BIRD for helping me with my tire rotation at the start of the ride. It was a big help!
Bill
April 17, 2010
Yep. Good ride. Cops were great. And for the most part, cyclists were good. Mostly stopping for red lights, mostly staying in the right lane.
The last regroup offered us a learning experience.
For the most part, another great ride.