SJBP Kiss Me Blarney Stone Ride – Test Ride 1

When: Feb 23 2024 7:30PM – 10:30PM

Where: St. James Park San Jose

Who: San Jose Bike Party

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45642955

SJBP relies on cyclists like you to help us test the route before we launch each big event.

Join us as we test the route for March’s Kiss Me Blarney Stone Ride.

Gathering starts at 7:30pm. Wheels hit the street at 8pm.

Start: St. James Park (meet near the corner of N. 2nd St & E. St. John)

Ride leader: Chongo

Ride length: 14 miles

Ride pace: Moderately Casual (12-13 mph-ish)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45642955

There will be stops at each of our two prospective regroup spots.

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

San Jose Bike Party is awesome because YOU ROLL OUT WITH US. Join us. Bring your crew!

PLEASE RIDE PREDICTABLY.

PLEASE LIGHT UP YOUR BIKE.

Headlights are required by law and tail lights are strongly suggested. We also recommend you light up your whole bike! Being seen can save your life. Besides, why not make a spectacle of yourself! Bring your own party to bike party! Bike decorations loudly encouraged!

How We Ride!

If you follow these rules, Bike Party will be safe and a positive place for riders, drivers, pedestrians, and the community

Ride sober.

Stop at red lights.

Stay to the right.

Pack your trash.

Roll past conflict.

Be nice.

Remember, you are responsible for your own behavior. All participants ride at their own risk.

Do you want to help make the magic happen? Message us about how you can help!

We need volunteers to:

– help make sure everybody turns at the right places.

– ride our RAVEN trash trikes.

– help plan each month’s ride!

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Turn By Turn

Turn left onto East Saint John Street0.1
Turn right onto North 4th Street0.1
Turn left onto East San Salvador Street0.7
Turn right onto South 16th Street1.5
Turn left onto East William Street1.6
Turn right on to trail 1.8
Turn left onto Phelan Avenue3.8
Keep right3.9
Turn right onto Lucretia Avenue4.0
turn right on to Tully4.7
Turn left onto Galveston Avenue4.9
Turn left onto Tully Road4.9
turn right on to S 7th st.5.8
Turn left onto East Alma Avenue7.1
Turn right onto Camino Ramon9.5
Turn right onto Glen Eyrie Avenue10.0
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue10.5
Turn right onto Savaker Street11.0
Turn left onto Sunol Street11.1
Turn right onto West Home Street11.2
Turn left onto Los Gatos Creek Trail11.3
Turn right onto Auzerais Avenue11.4
Turn right onto Woz Way12.1
Turn right onto South Market Street12.6
Turn left onto West William Street12.6
Turn left onto South 3rd Street12.8
Turn left onto East Saint John Street13.5
Turn right in to St. James park13.6

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