SJBP – Test Ride 4: The Freedom Ride

When: Jul 09 2022 2:00PM – 5:00PM

Where: BART Milpitas Station Parking Lot (Flat Lot)

Who: San Jose Bike Party

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40104241

SJBP relies on cyclists like you to help us test the route before we launch each big event. Join us Saturday afternoon as we test the route for July’s #FreedomRide Bike Party.

Saturday, July 9th. Gathering starts at 2pm. Wheels hit the street at 2:30pm.

Ride leader: Tian + DavidK

Ride length: 12-ish miles

Ride pace: Causal (10-ish mph average)

Start: Milpitas BART*

Milpitas BART; 1755 S Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035

(*However, we’re meeting in the flat parking lot across the street on the other side of Milpitas Blvd.)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40104241

There will be 20+/- minute stops at each of our two prospective regroup spots. Remember to bring lights and layers!

These small group rides are a great way to meet new people, catch up with old friends, or just get out for a social ride. While you’re pedaling, we’ll count on you to help us keep an eye out for potential route hazards. Your feedback will help us adjust the route and keep all of Bike Party safe!

Things to watch out for:

– road or bike lane construction

– hazardous railroad crossings

– poorly signed lane changes

– tricky turns

– problematic regroup spots

– notable debris in the road

– dangerous traffic patterns

#TellAFriend #InviteYourFriends #ShareTheEvent #SJBP #TestRide #SanJoseBikeParty #BiiikePaarty

https://www.facebook.com/events/710575903355017/

Turn By Turn

Turn left onto S Milpitas Blvd0.0
Turn right onto East Capitol Avenue0.2
Turn right onto McCarthy Boulevard2.1
Turn right onto Ranch Drive3.6
Turn right3.9
Turn left4.0
Turn left4.1
Turn right onto Ranch Drive4.1
Turn left onto McCarthy Boulevard4.4
Turn right onto East Tasman Drive5.5
Turn right onto Vista Montaña7.6
Turn left8.0
Turn left8.1
Turn right toward Headquarters Dr8.1
Turn left onto Headquarters Dr8.3
slight right onto Holger Way8.5
Right onto Zanker rd.9.2
Turn left onto E Tasman Dr9.6
Continue onto Great Mall Pkwy11.1
Continue onto E Capitol Ave12.2
Turn left onto S Milpitas Blvd12.4
Turn right12.5

Everyone is welcome to attend this event, but please, read and follow our “How We Ride” guidelines to keep everyone safe and to keep San Jose Bike Party rolling!  We share the road with other vehicles and we frequently ride in the dark.

Having a great time and want to help? We’re always looking for volunteers to help guide riders at corners or to handle other tasks. Talk to any of the “BIRDs” (look for the “bird” logo!) for details. Or you head over to our Donation Page.

Some helpful hints:

  1. Follow the Law
  2. Be Predictable
  3. Be Conspicuous
  4. Think Ahead
  5. Ride Ready