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July 2023

A Note from Executive Director Chloé Lauer

It’s hard to believe I’ve been on the job for a month already. In that short time, we hosted two community rides that celebrated Life by Bike. The Pride Ride boasted over 100 participants! Thanks for coming through!

We heard from many of you in response to our ‘get to know our members survey’ sent out last month (it’s still open by the way, if you want to respond). You told us that you appreciate the SD County Bicycle Coalition for many reasons, including:

Its long-standing presence in the cycling community in San Diego
Nice people, fun events, especially the Bike Summit, CicloSDias, and the holiday Joy Ride
The countywide focus, longevity, and reputation as the go-to for all things bike related in the San Diego region

Thanks so much for the feedback - it helps us shape our work and remind us of our purpose. We welcome your financial support as well. Click here to donate and help us continue our advocacy and education work in the months and years to come.

Pedaling together,

Chloé Lauer, Executive Director

ADVOCATE

Assemblymember Tasha Boerner authors AB 530

Encinitas and Carlsbad have declared states of emergency in response to deaths of cyclists. We at the SDCBC agree that there is a state of emergency - not only for cyclists - but for pedestrians and all vulnerable road users. We are working with CalBike, Streets for People, and other Coalitions throughout the state to craft a response and call to action. Asm. Boerner responded by proposing a state-wide e-bike licensing program and prohibition for e-bike usage for children under 12 years of age. We at the Coalition encouraged Asm. Boerner’s staff to focus on education for all, especially drivers. We agree there is a crisis of vehicular violence on our streets and roads, and we believe a combination of education, infrastructure, and culture shift is the solution.

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EDUCATE

Smart Cycling Session 1 – virtual

August 1st, 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.

City Cycling - Downtown

August 5th, - 9 AM

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!

Smart Cycling Session 2 – Mira Mesa

August 5th, 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.

City Cycling for E-Bikers - Oceanside

August 12th, 9 AM

New to Electric Bikes? We love them and want to make sure you understand how and where to ride them safely.

This is a great class for people who are considering buying an electric bike, or unfamiliar with electric bikes.

City Cycling - Encinitas

July 19th, 9 AM

The City of Encinitas, 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!

CELEBRATE

Ride to Tuesday Night Racing

August 8th, 6 PM @ SDCBC Office

Help us celebrate Tuesday Night Racing at the Velodrome. Join us for a fun party ride from the SDCBC Office to Balboa Park Velodrome! RSVP

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Save the Date - Women+ on Wheels Ride

September 24, 10 AM @ Quartyard

Did you know that only 24% of bike trips in the USA are taken by women? It's time for a culture shift! The change starts now, so let's make it happen and show this country that women+ ride bikes! Registration is FREE.

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Announcements

And, yet another transition this year…

We have been lucky to have Elizabeth Bowersox, our beloved Program Director, champion our mission to make cycling safe and accessible for all types of riders, and we wish her the best as she pursues her music career full-time.

Thank you, Elizabeth – I’m not crying, you’re crying!

August is here and that means Bike the Bay is up next. There's still time to register and join others for the 16th annual Bike the Bay ride on Sunday, August 27, 2023! This non-competitive community bike ride is for riders of all abilities and will take you on a scenic, and primarily flat ride, around the San Diego Bay via the Bayshore Bikeway. Along the way, riders will travel through the surrounding cities of Coronado, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, and National City before finishing back at the start/finish line at Embarcadero Marina Park in downtown San Diego.

Proceeds from the Bike the Bay ride will benefit the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition.

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Expanding Bicycle Education for Schools

Much of our operating budget comes from generous members like you. We also earn money through grants by providing nationally recognized cycling education to the people of SD county. We’d love to reach more of our 3.3 million neighbors.

If you have an organization or school that would like to host a class in your area, please reach out and we will work to get it scheduled!

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 Opportunities

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

All Volunteers are required to attend a Volunteer Orientation.

TGIF Concerts in the Parks series (Carlsbad) - bike valet

If you are looking for Bike the Bay volunteering, you can sign up on bikethebay.net

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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

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Community Connections

Community events and activities from across the County

Bikingis.fun

Check out this all-things-San Diego bicycling calendar.

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