SJBP – The Flora & Fauna Ride! (Test Ride 2)

When: Aug 29 2025 7:30PM – 10:30PM

Where: Arena Green Park / Guadalupe River Park (Polo Courts!)

Who: San Jose Bike Party

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52400069

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

Join us on Friday, August 29 as we preview/test the route for September’s “Flora & Fauna Ride!”

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

Start/end location: Arena Green Park / Guadalupe River Park (Polo Courts!); 345 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113 (near 87/SAP Center)

Ride Leaders: Tasha & JJ

Ride length: 18+/- miles

Ride Pace: Moderately Fast Pace (12-14 mph average)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52400069

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! There will be stops at each of our two prospective regroup spots: 20-30 minutes each.

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

Bike Party is awesome because YOU ROLL OUT WITH US. Join us. Bring your crew! #ComeAsYouAre #DontForgetYourBike

ALL WHEELS WELCOME BUT PLEASE CONTROL YOUR ROLL.

#DontBeAJerkFace #ManageYourMischief #ItsNotARace

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. Please ride predictably.

What is San Jose Bike Party?

We’re a rolling party that travels between 15-20 miles by bicycle (or scooter, unicycle, tricycle, roller skates, etc!) through the streets of San Jose and the South Bay on the third Friday of every month. Each month features a different starting location and route that remains (somewhat) secret until the week of the ride!

We break the ride into three segments with two party stop regroups where you can get down on the mobile dance floor with Guerillaz In Da Mixx.

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!

#TellAFriend #InviteYourFriends #ShareTheEvent #SJBP #TestRide #SanJoseBikeParty #BiiikePaarty #BikeLife #TellAFriend #BringABuddy #InviteYourFriends #ShareTheEvent #SJBP #TestRide #MainEvent #CareForACorner #BIRDS #RAVENS #GiDM #Apes #FloraAndFauna

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Turn By Turn

Turn right onto West Saint John Street0.1
Turn right onto North Almaden Boulevard0.2
Turn left onto West San Fernando Street0.5
Turn left onto South 13th Street1.5
Turn right onto East Taylor Street2.7
Turn right onto Lenfest Road3.9
Turn left onto Las Plumas Avenue4.3
Turn left onto North King Road4.4
right onto Hostetter Road6.5
Turn right onto Four Oaks Road7.2
Turn right onto Tourney Drive7.8
Turn right into RG#17.9
Turn left onto Tourney Drive8.0
Turn right onto Sierra Road8.1
Turn right onto Berryessa Road9.6
Turn left onto North 10th Street10.8
Turn right onto Tully Road15.1
Turn right in to the Plant RG#215.9
Turn right onto Little Orchard Street16.3
Turn right onto Barnard Avenue16.7
Turn left onto Pomona Avenue16.9
Turn left onto San Jose Avenue17.0
Turn right onto Almaden Expressway17.4
Turn right onto South Almaden Boulevard18.8
Turn left onto West Saint John Street19.7
Turn sharp right onto North Almaden Boulevard19.8
Turn left onto Guadalupe River Trail19.9

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