More Than Bikes
Pedaling Towards Safe, Sustainable, and Vibrant Streets in San Diego County.
There’s something for everyone at the Coalition!
Bike Classes
Whether you're navigating city streets or bike paths, boost your confidence on two wheels with our hands-on bike education classes! You'll learn essential skills like the rock dodge and the safety stop.
Our courses are designed for all experience levels and ages 12+. Join us and discover the techniques to make every ride safer, smoother, and more enjoyable!
Rides & Events
Join the fun and connect with San Diego’s cycling community through our rides and events!
From group rides to repair clinics, there’s something for everyone. Celebrate the joy of biking, make new friends, and discover how cycling makes San Diego a better place to live. Annual events include Bike the Bay (August), the Pride Ride (July), and the Joy Ride (December).
Volunteering
Be a force for change by volunteering to make San Diego a biking city!
Whether you’re helping at events, assisting with bike valet, or supporting advocacy efforts, your time and energy drive progress.
Together, we can create safer streets, stronger communities, and a brighter future for cycling throughout our vast county!
Mission
The SD County Bicycle Coalition advocates for and protects the rights of all people who ride bicycles.
We promote bicycling as a mainstream, safe, and enjoyable form of transportation and recreation.
History
Since 1987, we have acted as a voice for bicyclists in the region and advocated for safer streets and hundreds of miles of bike paths, lanes, and trails across the San Diego region.
We conduct educational programs, promote awareness of bicyclists and bicycling issues, review infrastructure improvements, and represent bicyclists to elected officials and decision-makers throughout San Diego County.
Service
Understand the actual vs. perceived needs of individuals, communities, and cities
Provide resources to organizations and jurisdictions throughout the County
Provide excellent customer service to everyone we encounter
Our Values in Action.
Our Values in Action.
Sustainability
Promote a form of transportation that is emissions-free!
Nurture relationships within our communities so they stand the test of time
Take on work that is financially supportive for the organization
Promote rest and time off so staff’s efforts are sustainable
Community
Welcome and embrace local neighbors
Bring people together towards a common cause or shared experience
Create connections by meeting needs and providing meaningful volunteer, service, work, and advocacy opportunities
Mobility Justice
Recognize that individuals have inequitable access to streets and infrastructure
Encourage rides that bring inland folks to the coast
Empower differently-abled people to find ways to move safely on the streets
Advocate for infrastructure for all ages and abilities