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March 2nd, 2023
 
A Note from the Executive Director
 

We are pleased to share our March e-news with updates on our advocacy work and upcoming classes and events. We continue to make progress on a safer, more sustainable region for all who ride and support projects that connect us safely for the places we wish to ride to including our jobs, events and our local shops and restaurants.

We also continue to advocate for secure bike parking options for wherever we end our trips. Having a safe place to securely lock our bikes is so important, especially as the primary mode of transportation for many of us. Speaking of which, we are excited to announce that we have partnered with the San Diego Padres and the Downtown San Diego Partnership to have secure, staffed bike valet at all Sunday home games this coming season at Petco Park! Please stay tuned for more details.

Read on, pedal on!

Andy Hanshaw

Executive Director
 
 
ADVOCATE
 
Progress on Park Boulevard Bikeway
 

We have two exciting updates on the progress of building separated bikeways on Park Boulevard. First, the City of San Diego started construction of separated Bikeways through Balboa Park, from Upas Street to President’s Way. Second, thanks to advocacy from the Bike Coalition and Circulate San Diego, Caltrans has committed to completing a separated bikeway on the bridge over I-5. 

We’re now working with the City to close the last few gaps that lack separated bikeways on Park Boulevard. We’re close to a complete bikeway from Downtown San Diego through Balboa Park!

 
Advocacy in Progress on Carlsbad Boulevard Roundabout
 

On February 6th, we rallied over 70 of our members to write letters to Carlsbad’s Traffic and Mobility Commission in support of a roundabout at the intersection of Tamarack Avenue and Carlsbad Boulevard. Despite this support, the Commission passed the decision to the City Council without a recommendation.

We’ll be at the City Council meeting on March 21 supporting this roundabout. We hope you’ll join us!
 
Learn More
 
 
EDUCATE
 
Smart Cycling 1 - Oceanside

March 13th, 6 pm

The Smart Cycling Program is a great opportunity to learn how to ride your bike safely! League-Certified instructors will share their wealth of knowledge and make sure you leave feeling comfortable riding on the road and in traffic.
Register here
 
Smart Cycling 2 - Oceanside

March 18th, 9 am

Become a certified Smart Cyclist! This 6 hours on-road course is the 2nd session of our Smart Cycling Course. You must complete session 1 before registering for session 2. 
Register here
 
City Cycling - Encinitas

March 18th, 9 am

The City of Encinitas, in partnership with the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, is offering classes this summer which will teach road rules, where to ride, general bike safety, emergency maneuvers, legal rights and responsibilities and will include a guided road ride to put your new skills into action!
Register here
 
City Cycling - Pacific Beach

March 25th, 9 am

Scripps, in partnership with the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, is offering classes this summer which will teach road rules, where to ride, general bike safety, emergency maneuvers, legal rights and responsibilities and will include a guided road ride to put your new skills into action!
Register here
 
 
CELEBRATE
 
SDCBC members join Climate Ride's Green Fondo SoCal

Several SDCBC members are participating in the fundraising Climate Ride - Green Fondo SoCal, benefiting the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition among others.

Check out the team - Nicole, Elizabeth, Andrew, Rosalind & Jesse - on the Climate Ride website. Donate if you can!
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Join us for April Community Bike Rides

Start spring off right! Join SDCBC on select Sundays in April and choose from beginner/intermediate rides and family rides! Led by League Certified Cycling Instructors. Safety gear giveaways at each ride!

Mission Bay Loop, Apr 2nd @ 9 AM

Lake Miramar, Apr 16th, @ 9 AM

Lake Murray, Apr 23rd @ 9 AM

Otay Mesa/Border, Apr 30th @ 9 AM
 
Women's History Month - Highlighting some amazing women in cycling here in San Diego!

We celebrate this month by not just thanking all the amazing women in the cycling community in San Diego, but by also highlighting a few women owned groups/businesses!

Take some time and check out their products, services, or group rides!

Shewolves: A local cycling club for Women, Trans, Femme & GNC riders in San Diego. 

Lynt: A local woman founded and operated a clothing brand.

Black Girls Do Bike San Diego: A black women's cycling and safe space group.
 
 
Announcements
 
Vista Bike Education Night

Vista Unified School district in partnership with the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition presents an evening of Bicycle Education and Safety.  Topics covered include:

  • Rules of the Road
  • Current Traffic Laws
  • E-bike Safety
  • Helmets

Spanish translation available
Learn More
 
Safer Streets Together - Carlsbad

Community members across Carlsbad are taking a stand for traffic safety by signing onto the Safer Streets Together pledge. Join this effort and commit to safe walking, biking and driving behaviors every day.
Learn More
 

Volunteering

Have you been wondering how you can get more involved? Volunteer with the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition this year. Support us in Advocacy related projects. Celebrate with us at events around the County. We need your support and skills as we educate the community and make San Diego County a better place for cyclists.
Volunteer Orientation

March 18, 10:00 AM

Start the year by earning 1 hour of service and racking up those hours for some prizes.

All Volunteers are required to attend a Volunteer Orientation.
Learn More
Volunteers Needed

We’ve plenty of volunteer opportunities ahead in 2023, so check out the calendar and sign up!

  • SDMBA Archipelago Ride - bike valet
  • Gator by the Bay - bike valet
Learn More
 
Shop and Support 

We all know AmazonSmile was discontinued.  For several years you could support SDCBC while shopping Amazon.  But other businesses have offered to partner with SDCBC and provide new and exciting shopping discounts and fundraising opportunities.

Our first featured fundraising partnership is with Farm Fresh to You.  Sign up or use the discount code and 10% will go to SDCBC. Use code: SDBIKECOALITION
Learn more
 

Community Connections

Community events and activities from across the County
 
March is Women's History Month!

Specialized is throwing an awesome event on March 7th. Learn more about the fun by checking out their event site.

Learn More
 
Full Moon Bike Ride Hosted by The Awarewolfs

Meeting at Pioneer Park. Rolling through Hillcrest. Up Maryland over to Adams then cruising around St Mountain View Loop. Regrouping for a snack stop then the 15 Bike Path ending at Civita Park.

If you can envision this route, you know it’s gonna be a fast / fun one.

If you have no idea what we’re talking about – come check this route out! These are great streets to know about if you ride in San Diego 
Learn More
 
 
And finally...
 
In case you missed it...

Relevant news articles and social posts from the prior month to keep you up to date.

The San Diego Union Tribune Opinion: I know my brother would be alive today if San Diego had had more protected bike lanes
 
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