2008 Bicycle Meetings and Events in Santa Barbara County, California

Meetings and Bicycling Events 2008

This is a record of bicycling events listed for the year 2008. Some links may no longer be active.

January 2008

January 1, SGDC New Years Biking, sponsored by the Stump Grinder Drit Club. Start our 2008 with a day of cross country and downhill riding at your own pace. Membership in the new SGDC is not required for this day, but a racing license is. Open courses 8:00 AM-3:30 PM, included BBQ at 3:00. Details at www.ridesb.com.
January 3, Plan Santa Barbara meeting, sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara. This is a special meeting of the Planning Commission to review the Plan Santa Barbara in terms of review process, time line, and the summary of public input. Written or verbal comments will be accepted. City Council chambers, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, 1:00 PM. Plan details at www.youplansb.org.
January 7, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Our Board of Directors and Advisors will discuss Coalition issues. Meet at Don Lubach's home. Email president Ralph Fertig sb-ralph@cox.net with questions.
January 8, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This is another evening meeting, first Tuesday of the month (unless it's a holiday). Cody's Cafe, 4898 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara. No-host dinner 6:00 PM, meeting 7:00 PM. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
January 17, ATOC Movie NIght, sponsored by the Amgen Tour of California Santa Barbara Local Organizing Committee. Enjoy an evening of socializing and viewing the classic cycling film American Flyers, starring Kevin Costner and Rae Dawn Chong. The entrance donation of $12 helps support our Bicycle Coalition's efforts to promote bicycling in our community. Cabrillo Pavillion Arts Center, 1118 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara. Socializing 6:00-7:00, American Flyers at 7:00 PM.
January 17 and 19, Street Skills for Cycling Class, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Learn how to cope better with traffic in an urban setting. The class will help you foresee and avoid accidents, be visible day and night, position yourself in traffic, cross freeway bridges, equip your bike, and lots more including on-road bicycling on Saturday. The class will be held at the Granada Garage Bikestation, 1219 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Online info and registration are here. Direct any questions to CycleSmart@sbbike.org.
January 19, Creating a Healthy Community, sponsored by The Coalition for Community Wellness. Dr Richard Jackson will discuss the connection between suburban sprawl, urban planning, obesity, motorized transportation, exercise and disease. Victoria Hall Theater, 10:00 AM-noon, 33 West Victoria Street, Santa Barbara. Pre-registration advised at the Schott Center after January 10th. Details here.
January 26, PedalFest 2008, sponsored by Union Bank of Solvang. This is a fundraiser for the Amgen Breakaway from Cancer initiative. For $5 donations, cyclists buy five minutes on a stationary bike, and for each mile they pedal, $3 will be donated by Union Bank and others. All ages and abilities are welcome. At Union Bank, 1714 MIssion Drive, Solvang, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. Learn about the charity at www.breakawayfromcancer.com.
January 27, Don Riders and Iron Boy, sponsored by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. These two bicycling films are Santa Barbara student documentary films. Don Riders is about the SB High School students who formed a club to build and ride custom low-rider bikes. It's 35 minutes long. Iron Boy is about 9-year old Brynn Sargent who had completed 45 triathlons. In this 6-minute film, he talks about motivation and dedication. Also showing will be a Musical History of Isla Vista. Marjorie Luke Theater, Santa Barbara Junior High, 721 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara, 1:00 PM. Film Festival details at www.sbfilmfestival.org.
January 27, Bike Clinic, sponsored by Open Air Bicycles. This clinic covers bicycle maintenance basics to give you confidence to make repairs yourself when you're away from home. Open Air Bicycles, 224 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, 9:00-10:00 AM. Phone 962-7000, or email MFasth@aol.com for details.
January 29, Don Riders and Iron Boy, sponsored by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Another showing of the films (see above description), this time at Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, 9:30 PM.
January 30, Safe Routes to School Meeting, sponsored by the SB2S Task Force. Various measures that make it safer for kids to walk and bike to South Coast schools will be discussed. Successful programs and planned measures will be on the agenda. La Colina Junior High, 7:00 PM, Teachers' Lounge, 4025 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara. Direct questions to Eva Inbar, eva_inbar@cox.net.

February 2008

February 2, Mothballs Criterium, sponsored by Echelon Santa Barbarta. There will be over $2500 in prizes given away at this Goleta series of races that run all day 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Races are held along a 0.65-mile loop course. Download the information sheet here. For more, contact Mark Purcell.
February 2, Second Annual Ride 4 Rwanda, sponsored by Project Rwanda. Meet mountain bike legend Tom Ritchey and go on a 9-mile ride from Goleta Beach with him to raise funds for his Project Rwanda. That organization is devoted to using the bicycle as a vehicle for economic growth and regeneration in a post-genocide Rwanda. This ride is being organized by current and past SB Middle School students. Registration details are at www.ride4rwanda.org. Bring the printed registration form and waiver to Goleta Beach. The ride will meet at Goleta Beach County Park at 9:00 AM for Rwandan coffee, baked goods and a short talk by Ritchey.
February 2, Family Fun & Movie Night, sponsored by Solvang ATOC local organizing committee. Doors open at 5:30 for registration, meet Health Net cyclists Tim Johnson and Roman Kilum, Tricycle Race between students and dignitaires, then classic cycling film Breaking Away at 7:00. Refreshments available. Solvang School Gymnasium, 565 Atterdag Road, Solvang. Donation requested.
February 5, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
February 6, Front Country Trails Task Force Meeting, sponsored by the City and County of Santa Barbara, and the Forest Service. This meeting will deal with trail issues. Check the agenda on the website linked below. Santa Barbara City Hall, Council Chambers, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, 4:00 PM. Further details here.
February 11, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Our Board of Directors and Advisors will discuss Coalition issues. Meet at Ralph Fertig's home. Email president Ralph Fertig sb-ralph@cox.net with questions.
February 12, Montecito Association meeting, sponsored by the Montecito Association. Among other topics, the MA will consider bikelane plans for Highway 192. The first step toward including them in the County's Regional Transporation Plan is getting MA's approval. Meeting at 4:00 PM, 1469 East Valley Road, Montecito.
February 16, Winter Cross Country, sponsored by the Stump Grinder Dirt Club. This is a season preparation event, using the 11.4-mile course of later season races. Lots of rolling hills and single track. Details and registration at www.ridesb.com.
February 17-24, Amgen Tour of California, sponsored by Amgen. This professional bicycle stage race will attract professional cycling teams from around the world to compete across 700 miles of California roadway from Palo Alto to Pasadena. Santa Barbara County is the only California county chosen to host two stages. On February 22nd, there will be a time trial in Solvang. And on the 23rd, Stage 6 will start in the City of Santa Barbara and finish in Santa Clarita. We will have booths in both Solvang and Santa Barbara, plus a kids bike race and Cottage Hospital's Health and Wellness Fair before the Santa Barbara stage start. It's estimated that millions will watch the Tour in person. For regional Tour details, click here.
February 18-24, Carmichael Training Camp, sponsored by Carmichael Training Systems. Join cyclists of all abilities as you lay the foundation for your cycling goals. CTS Founder Chris Carmichael returns to the Santa Ynez Valley each year because the roads are the perfect training ground for cyclists of all levels. A single package includes airport transportation, meals, hotel, bike fit, plus viewing of the Amgen Tour of California. Details are here.
February 20, Bici Centro Volunteer Meeting, sponsored by Bici Centro of Santa Barbara. This is your chance to learn what Bici Centro is doing and how you might be able to contribute to this community bike program. Come to Muddy Waters, 508 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara from 6:00-8:00 PM to find out. Send questions to Ed France at edfrance@gmail.com.
February 20, Regional Bikeway Plan Workshop #1, sponsored by SBCAG. This is the first of four regional workshops where bicyclists are invited to comment on the Santa Barbara County long range bike plan. Lompoc City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc, 6:30 PM.
February 20-24, Follow the Tour Cycling Vacation, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Enjoy deluxe accommodations, gourmet dining, an exclusive wine tasting dinner, guided cycling tours each day, plus views of your favorite professional cyclists in the Amgen Tour of California. Registration and details here.
February 20-25, Tour of California, sponsored by Trek Travel. Exclusive bike trip that offers a front-row seat for the 2008 Tour of California. Stay in Solvang, Santa Barbara and Pasadena as the Tour progresses. Daily rides, meals, accommodarion. Details here. Unfortunately, sold out for 2008.
February 22, Solvang LOC Fundraising Gala, sponsored by the Amgen Tour of California Solvang organizing committee. Enjoy wine tasting, dinner, cycling author Dave Shields, and live dance music. Royal Scandinavian Inn, 400 Alisal Road, Solvang, 6:00 PM. Details here.
February 22, Santa Barbara LOC Fundraising Party, sponsored by the Amgen Tour of California Santa Barbara organizing committee. Meet special guests Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen. Enjoy drinks, elegant food, dancing, and entertainment at the Cabrillo Pavilion Art Center overlooking the Pacific Ocean. 1118 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara. Details here.
February 22-24, Solvang Getaway Weekend Bike Tour, sponsored by Undiscovered Country Tours. Enjoy the rolling countryside of the Santa Ynez Valley. Four days of riding, three nights lodging, most meals, guides, van support. Details at www.udctours.com.
February 24, Bike Clinic, sponsored by Open Air Bicycles. This clinic covers bicycle maintenance basics to give you confidence to make repairs yourself when you're away from home. Open Air Bicycles, 224 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, 9:00-10:00 AM. Phone 962-7000, or email MFasth@aol.com for details.
February 25-March 2, Solvang Cycling Camp 08, sponsored by Vision Quest Coaching. Organized by professional cyclist Robbie Ventura, a former US Postal Cycling Team member, this week-long camp is for those seeking professional cycling training. It runs out of Solvang and is scheduled just after the Amgen Tour of California. Check details about this and other training programs on their website.
February 25-March 2, Carmichael Training Camp, sponsored by Carmichael Training Systems. Join like-minded cyclists of all abilities as you lay the foundation for your cycling goals in 2008. CTS Founder Chris Carmichael returns to the Santa Ynez Valley each year because the roads are the perfect training ground for cyclists of all levels. A single package includes airport transportation, meals, hotel, and bike fit. Details are here.
February 27, Regional Bikeway Plan Workshop #2, sponsored by SBCAG. This is the second of four regional workshops where bicyclists are invited to comment on the Santa Barbara County long range bike plan. County GOvernment Center, Supervisors Hearing Room, 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, 6:30 PM.
February 27, Banff Mountain Film Festival, sponsored by UCSB Arts and Lectures. This evening of 8 films includes 24 Solo (55 minutes long, it's the story of Chris Eathough on his quest for a seventh world title in 24-hour mountain bike racing) and Inner Balance (a short about unicycling's top riders from all over the world). UCSB Campbell Hall, 7:30 PM. Info and advance ticket purchase here.
February 28, Regional Bikeway Plan Workshop #3, sponsored by SBCAG. This is the third of four regional workshops where bicyclists are invited to comment on the Santa Barbara County long range bike plan. Solvang City Council Chambers, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, 6:30 PM.
February 29-March 2, LCI Training and Certification Seminar, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists. Consider becoming a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) certified to teach BikeEd to children as well as adults in our community. Certified instructors can teach BikeEd classes. If you are an experienced cyclist you can be an instructor! Learn about the program here. The class is in San Luis Obispo. SB County participation is being coordinated by Sarah Grant, 897-2669, or SGrant@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.

March 2008

March 2, Snyder Trail Repair, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. This is a follow up to last October's repair of Snyder Trail, this time to fix rain damage. Meet 8:30 at Sears parking lot, La Cumbre Plaza to carpool. Bring snacks, water, long pants, work shoes, gloves, helmet. Free lunch of BBQ chicken, beans and rice. Contact: Paul Herning 962-8415 with questions.
March 4, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
March 5, Regional Bikeway Plan Workshop #4, sponsored by SBCAG. This is the fourth of four regional workshops where bicyclists are invited to comment on the Santa Barbara County long range bike plan. Santa Barbara County Supervisors Hearing Room, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 6:30 PM.
March 5, The World/Inferno Concert and Bici Centro Open House, sponsored by La Casa de la Raza. This evening of punk rock, featuring World/Inferno Friendship Society, Ollin and Oso, will also be an opportunity to visit the new Bici Centro community bike program's expanded facilities. La Casa de la Raza, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, 7:30 PM.
March 6-9, Solvang Century Wine Country Cycling Package, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Come for the big Century ride and linger before and after. Includes bike rental, half-day guided tour on Friday ending with gourmet picnic and wine tasting, the optional Century on Saturday. Recover Sunday. Details are on this page.
March 8, Solvang Century, sponsored by SCOR. The West's big seasonal kickoff ride. Choose 100 or 50-mile rides starting from Solvang. Raffle, Bicycle Expo barbecue, and thousands of cyclists. Info and online registration www.bikescor.com or phone SCOR 562-690-9693.
March 10, Trails Council Annual Meeting, sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Trails Council. The Trails Council, active for 40 years, recently merged with the Trails Alliance, revitalizing both. This meeting will feature awards and speakers. Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 7:00 PM.
March 14-16, Solvang Getaway Weekend Bike Tour, sponsored by Undiscovered Country Tours. Enjoy the rolling countryside of the Santa Ynez Valley. Four days of riding, three nights lodging, most meals, guides, van support. Details at www.udctours.com.
March 16-22, Solvang Spring Tour, sponsored by Planet Ultra. Seven days of rides out of Solvang, each ride 30-110 miles long, returning to Solvang each night. Chose each day from a shorter or longer ride. Unique back roads that other organized tours miss. Unsupported, but suggested rest and meal stops are offered along the way. Elevation gains vary from 1500-5000 feet. Details at www.planetultra.com/sst/index.html.
March 17, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Our Board of Directors and Advisors will discuss Coalition issues. Meet at Nancy Mulhollands home. Email president Ralph Fertig sb-ralph@cox.net with questions.
March 20 and 22, Street Skills for Cycling Class, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Learn how to cope better with traffic in an urban setting. The class will help you foresee and avoid accidents, be visible day and night, position yourself in traffic, cross freeway bridges, equip your bike, and lots more including on-road bicycling on Saturday. The class will be held at the Granada Garage Bikestation, 1219 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Online info and registration are here. Direct any questions to CycleSmart@sbbike.org.
March 23, Elings Park Trailwork, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. Join others cutting weeds along the trails in early preparation for the upcoming BikeFest in June. Bring snacks, water, long pants, work shoes, gloves and helmet. Meet 9:00 AM at upper parking lot by the office. Free lunch afterwards. Further details from Paul Herning 962-8415.
March 23-28, Central California Coast Cycling Tour, sponsored by Bicycle Adventures. This 6-day tour starts in San Luis Obispo, includes Hearst Castle, and ends with three nights in Los Olivos, with rides in the Santa Ynez Valley and down to Jalama Beach. Details and registration at www.bicycleadventures.com.
March 28, Solvang Double Century, sponsored by Planet Ultra. A whole 193 miles from Solvang to Morro Bay and back. Riders must be pre-registered; staggered starts between 5:00 and 7:30 AM, depending on your estimated total time. Rest stops along the way, sag support. Limited to 550 cyclists. Elevation gain is 7500 feet. Further information at www.planetultra.com/solvang.
March 30, Kendra Chiota Payne Memorial Triathlon, sponsored by the UCSB Triathlon Team. This triathlon includes a 16-mile bike leg. Starts at 8:00 AM from Campus Point. Details and registration at www.ucsbtriathlon.org.
March 30 , Bike Clinic, sponsored by Open Air Bicycles. This clinic covers bicycle maintenance basics to give you confidence to make repairs yourself when you're away from home. Open Air Bicycles, 224 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, 9:00-10:00 AM. Phone 962-7000, or email MFasth@aol.com for details.

April 2008

April 1, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This is another evening meeting, first Tuesday of the month. Rusty's Pizza, 15 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara. No-host dinner 6:00 PM, meeting 7:00 PM. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
April 5, Bici Centro Grand Opening, sponsored by Bici Centro of Santa Barbara. Come by at 1:00 PM to see the new expanded Bici Centro space. Learn about their earn-a-bike program for 8th graders, a volunteer program, and open shop opportunities. At Casa de la Raza, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Contact Ed France at edfrance@gmail.com.
April 7, Plan Santa Barbara Workshop, sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara. This public meeting is a Planning Commission work session discussing the city's General Plan revision. The public can express opinions on where it should go. Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Library, 40 East Anapamu Street, 3:30 PM to 7:30 noon. Details at www.youplansb.org.
April 12-13, Gravity Shootout, sponsored by RideSB.com. Mountain bike racing over two days. Dual slalom on the12th, downhill racing on the 13th. Camping available. Located off Zaca Station Road, near Los Olivos. Details at ridesb.com/gravityshootout.htm.
April 12, State Trails Day work on Jesusita Trail, sponsored by the Los Padres Forest Service, City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation, the LPFA, and SBMTV. Volunteer to help remove slide debris on the trail. Meet 9:00 AM at the Cater Water Treatment plant, San Roque Road, Santa Barbara. Bring water, lunch, long pants, sturdy shoes, gloves, helmet. Tools will be supplied. Email chris.orr@sbmtv.org for more info.
April 12, Island View Classic, sponsored by UCSB Cycling. Returning to Isla Vista for the third year, this day of events includes a collegiate criterium, a public criterium, a cruiser bike race, exhibits and more. Details at UCSB Cycling.
April 13, Don Riders Film, sponsored by Santa Barbara High School. Watch the film Don Riders about a high school club whose members craft shiny low-rider bicycles and trikes. There will be a performance by Dons With Flava, a school hip-hop dance group at 3:00 PM, followed by the film at 3:30, and a Q&A session afterwards with the film's student videographers and composers. Santa Barbara High School, 700 Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara.
April 13-18, Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour, sponsored by Trek Travel. Experience sunny days full of ocean-side cycling, gourmet cuisine, and wines on California’s South Central Coast. Three days in the Santa Ynez Valley, plus three more in Santa Barbara. Details here.
April 15, Santa Barbara Car Free meeting, sponsored by the APCD, the Bicycle Coalition and others to promote car-free travel in our county. The project has a website www.santabarbaracarfree.org, hosts programs and has developed a free map. Meeting location is at MTD headquarters, 550 Olive Street, Santa Barbara at 11:00 AM. Details from Mary Byrd at 961-8833 or byrdm@sbcapcd.org.
April 16, Dedication of the Barry Siegel Bikepath, sponsored by Santa Barbara County. Montecito resident Barry Siegel was actively involved in transportation issues for years during retirement. The dedication ceremony will take place at the intersection of North Jameson and Ortega Hill Road at 9:30 AM.
April 19, Plan Santa Barbara Workshop, sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara. Catch up on the city's General Plan revision, and express your opinions on where it should go. Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Library, 40 East Anapamu Street, 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Details at www.youplansb.org.
April 20, Santa Barbara Earth Day, sponsored by the Community Environmental Council. The most pleasant festival in Santa Barbara. It runs from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. We are offering our community a booth, bike parking, and free bike check-ups. Earth Day info here.
April 20-25, Central California Coast Cycling Tour, sponsored by Bicycle Adventures. This 6-day tour starts in San Luis Obispo, includes Hearst Castle, two nights in Cambria, and ends with three nights in Los Olivos, with rides in the Santa Ynez Valley and down to Jalama Beach. Details and registration at www.bicycleadventures.com.
April 23, Plan Santa Barbara Workshop, sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara. A repeat of the April 19 workshop. Catch up on the city's General Plan revision, and express your opionions on where it should go. Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Library, 40 East Anapamu Street, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Details at www.youplansb.org.
April 27, Bike Clinic, sponsored by Open Air Bicycles. This clinic covers bicycle maintenance basics to give you confidence to make repairs yourself when you're away from home. Open Air Bicycles, 224 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, 9:00-10:00 AM. Phone 962-7000, or email MFasth@aol.com for details.
April 27-May 2, Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour, sponsored by Trek Travel. Experience sunny days full of ocean-side cycling, gourmet cuisine, and wines on California’s South Central Coast. Three days in the Santa Ynez Valley, plus three more in Santa Barbara. Details here.
April 28, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Our Board of Directors and Advisors will discuss Coalition issues. Meet at Ralph Fertig's home. Email president Ralph Fertig sb-ralph@cox.net with questions.

May 2008

May 6, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
May 14-15, The Art and Science of Trails, sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Trails Council. This two-day course is led by Woody Keen, president of the Professional Trail Builders Association. It follows the "Trail Dynamics" approach to trail design as described at www.traildynamics.com/philosophy.asp. The workshop is limited to 40 people and costs $50. Contact Chris Orr to learn more.
May 15 & 17, Street Skills for Cyclists, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Tune up your bicycling skills just in time for Bike Week with our two-day, 10-hour class. You can learn all about it and register online here.
May 16-18, Santa Ynez Valley National, sponsored by RideSB. This weekend features registration and course pre-riding on Friday; Downhill on Saturday; and a 14-to-35-mile Cross Country Race and the free Kids Race on Sunday. Among the exciting riding, there are meals, camping, prize raffle, live music and a beer garden. Race location is off Zaca Station Road near Los Olivos. Event details at www.ridesb.com/syvclassic.htm.
May 17-25, Bike Week 2008, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. An entire week of bike-related events to keep you charged up. Watch for our 125 handsome Bike Week flags are mounted along State Street in Downtown Santa Barbara starting on May 16th. You can't miss them. See our Bike Week page.
May 17, Rotary Wine Country Ride, sponsored by Rotary Clubs of the Santa Ynez Valley and the MS Society. Starting at Mission Santa Ines in Solvang, you can choose from 11, 25, 62, and 100-mile rides. Bagels and coffee to start, food stops all along the way, hot meal and live entertainment at the end. Details at http://solvangrotary.com.
May 17, Children's Festival,, sponsored by the Family Service Agency. Our Bicycle Coalition will team up with COAST to help children safely walk and bike to school and other destinations. We will be selling and fitting low-cost bike helmets 11:00 AM-4:00 PM, Alameda Park, Santa Barbara. Details at the Family Service Agency site www.fsacares.org/spotlight.htm.
May 17, Fifth Annual Bike Week Celebration, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. World cycling tourist Willie Weir, back by popular acclaim, will be our featured entertainer. This year he's bringing us his tales of cycling adventure in Colombia and Venezuela. We'll be honoring City Councilman Grant House and Bici Centro director Ed France for their ongoing contributions to our bicycling community. New this year is our Bike Art contest where Celebration participants will vote for the best entries. Once again, we'll enjoy a catered dinner at the Chase Palm Park Center, 236 East Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara. It starts at 6:00 PM with drinks on the patio, followed by dinner at 7:00, bicycling awards, and then Willie on South America. Learn about Willie at his site www.willieweir.com. Details about our Celebration evening here.
May 18, Mountain Bike Ride, sponsored by Goleta Valley Cycling Club. Join Wendy Manning and others on Meet 8:30 AM at the first water crossing of Paradise Road. The 20-mile ride will be on a fire road and trail. Bring lots of water and energy food. Phone Wendy at 967-2813 for details.
May 18, Willie Weir Bikes India, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. We're delighted to have Willie offer another presentation to us. In India, he ponders the proper response to a 13 year-old boy who tells you he is a deity. He wonders what to order for dinner while spending a night in jail. It's at Farrand Hall, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara. Show at 6:00 PM, Suggested $10 donation.
May 20, Bike to School Day, sponsored by COAST and supported by our Bicycle Coalition. Events are being arranged at individual South Coast and Solvang schools. At least these South Coast schools are participating: César Chavez, Monroe, El Camino, Ellwood, Hollister, Goleta Family School, Monte Vista, Cold Spring, Hope, Vieja Valley and Isla Vista. Bike rodeos and bicycle safety instruction are being offered at César Chavez, Ellwood, and Brandon prior to Bike Week. Contact South Coast coordinator Kim Stanley-Zimmerman at ksz@linkline.com, or Solvang coordinator John Padfield at jpadfield@mac.com.
May 20, Climb Old San Marcos, sponsored by Goleta Valley Cycling Club. Meet 5:30 PM at the swimming pool parking lot across from 1030 North San Marcos. Details from Robert and Brigitta 448-0636.
May 21, Bike to Work Day, sponsored by UCSB and the City of Santa Barbara. Both locations will host an event 7:00-9:00 AM. In Santa Barbara, bicycle in for free food, drinks, prizes at State and De la Guerra—contact Sarah Grant for details. At UCSB, bike on the bikepath up from Goleta Beach for breakfast food and drinks—contact Jamey Wagner for details.
May 21, Ride of Silence, unsponsored. This ride will commemorate those lost or injured in bicycling crashes in our area. The ride was started in Texas in 2003, and has since grown to over 250 locations worldwide. It's a slow, 12 MPH silent ride of about 8 miles. To learn more about the movement, look at www.rideofsilence.org.The ride will begin at 6:00 PM at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara. If you drive there, please park in the rear of the Museum lot.
May 21, Use Your Bike for Transportation, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Learn from others how to choose and equip their bikes for commutes, shopping and other trips. Listen to Matt Dobberteen, Don Lubach and Dru van Hengel describe how they carry goods by bike. It's at Farrand Hall, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, 7:00 PM, free admission.
May 24, Bike to the Merc, sponsored by Bici Centro. Group bike ride from Bici Centro to the Mercury Lounge in Goleta for the Bike Film Night (see below). Starts at 7:00 PM, Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Details from Ed France, 310-936-0850.
May 24, Bike Film Night, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and HopeDance. Come on out to the Mercury Lounge for a fun evening of comraderie and our selection of bike films. It will be held outside behind the Merc, so dress for the evening chill and bring a chair to sit on. Mercury Lounge, 5871 Hollister Avenue, Goleta at 8:00 PM.
May 25, Bike Clinic, sponsored by Open Air Bicycles. This Bike Week clinic covers bicycle maintenance basics to give you confidence to make repairs yourself when you're away from home. Open Air Bicycles, 224 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, 8:30-10:00 AM. Phone 962-7000, or email MFasth@aol.com for details.
May 27, Community Bike Safety Discussion, sponsored by Bici Centro and others. This community discussion on bicyclist safety raises questions and hopefully can provide some directions of action, if not answers. Bici Centro, 601 E Montecito Street, 7:00 PM. More at www.bicicentro.org.

June 2008

June 3, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
June 4, Front Country Trails Task Force Meeting, sponsored by the City and County of Santa Barbara, and the Forest Service. This meeting will deal with trail issues. Check the agenda on the website linked below. Santa Barbara City Hall, Council Chambers, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, 5:30 PM. Agenda and further details here.
June 4, Team SB Green Power Kick-off, sponsored by B3 Architects, Berkus Design Studio, and others. This will introduce the 8-man team that will represent Santa Barbara's green environmental programs in the Race Across America (RAAM). The nonstop race starts on June 11 in Oceanside and ends 3000 miles later in Anapolis, Maryland. Event 5:30-7:00 PM, B3 Architects, 2020 Alameda Padre Serra, Suite 133, Santa Barbara. Learn more at www.santabarbaragreenpower.com.
June 4, UCSB Vision 2025 Public Hearing, sponsored by the University of California Santa Barbara. This is a general public meeting to hear about the University's Long Range Development Plan and comment on the contents. Massive changes are coming to campus including major bikeway alterations like elimination of the Pardall bikepath tunnel under Ocean Road. Isla Vista Theater, 960 Embarcadero del Norte, Isla Vista, 7:00 PM. Details at www.ucsbvision2025.com.
June 4-6, AIDS Life/Cycle Ride, sponsored by the LA Gay & Lesbian Center, and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. This ride actually starts in SF on June 1st, and ends 545 miles later in LA on June 7th. However the 2500 riders will enter Santa Barbara county on the 4th, camp overnight at Preisker Park in Santa Maria, bike on the 5th to River Park in Lompoc, then leave the county on the 6th via Santa Barbara. Info at www.aidslifecycle.org.
June 7-8, Santa Barbara Bicycle Festival, sponsored by Elings Park and others. Two full days in Santa Barbara featuring BMX racing and open riding; cross country and downhill mountain bike racing; kids race; live music; manufacturers demos; food and beer garden; and vendor area. From 7:00 AM onward each day. Go to www.santabarbarabikefest.com for maps, details, and race registration.
June 9, Santa Maria Bicycle Master Plan Workshop, sponsored by the City of Santa Maria. Anybody who bikes in Santa Maria should attend to tell the staff what needs to be done to improve our safety and convenience on the city streets and paths, while encouraging others to bicycle. Community Development Conference Room, 110 South Pine Street, Santa Maria, 6:00-8:00 PM. More info here.
June 11, Groundbreaking for 101 Milpas to Hot Springs Construction, sponsored by Caltrans, SBCAG, and the City of Santa Barbara. Join Caltrans director Will Kempton in starting the 4-year project that includes new sidewalks, a tunnel under 101 at Cacique, and new bikelanes. Ceremony at 1:30 PM, Municipal Tennis Courts, 1414 Park Place at Old Coast Highway, Santa Barbara.
June 12, Open Alternative School Triathlon, sponsored by the Open Alternative School. This is the 24th annual event in which the entire student body, aged 5 to 14, engages in a non-competitive 5-mile bike ride, 20-minute swim, and 1-mile run. The participants are urged to set goals for themselves. The Santa Barbara event starts at 8:30 AM with the bike ride from Los Baños Pool to the Clark Bird Refuge and back, followed by the swim and run. More details here.
June 12, Bikestation Anniversary Celebration, sponsored by the Bikestation Santa Barbara and our Bicycle Coalition. Members of both groups and invited guests will meet for wine, cheese, music and bike talk. Bikestation Santa Barbara 1219 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, 7:00 PM.
June 19, Bici Centro Volunteer Meeting, sponsored by Bici Centro. Open to anybody interested in helping out with the summer youth class. Volunteers' availability and experience will be discussed. Meeting 7:00 PM at 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara.
June 21, Gaviota Ocean-Canyon-Ridge Endurance Challenge, sponsored by the Shields brothers. For über-athletes, this race consists of a 9-mile paddle from Gaviota to Haskell's Beach, a 26-mile run up the mountains, then a 35-mile mountain bike ride back to Refugio. Information at www.gaviotaocr.net.
June 23-27, BMX Camp, sponsored by Elings Park. This week-long camp for ages 5-12 is the first of three. BMX camp is designed for riders of all levels and abilities. Improve basic skills, learn track etiquette and get a great workout in the beautiful outdoors. Participants must bring their own helmets and functioning bikes. Daily 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Information and registration at elingspark.org.
June 23, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Our Board of Directors and Advisors will discuss Coalition issues. Meet at Dave Bourgeois' home. Email president Ralph Fertig sb-ralph@cox.net with questions.
June 27-29, Breathe Easy Ride, sponsored by the American Lung Association. Ride all three days or just on Saturday, June 28th. Pedal at your own pace on quiet country roads in the Santa Ynez Valley, 30-50 miles a day. Themed support stops every 10 miles, and roving support vehicles. Camping at Midland School, entertainment at night. Go to www.BreatheEasyRide.org for details.
June 28, Bici's Big Adventure, sponsored by Bici Centro. Ride from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria to catch the film Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (see below). Gather at 5:45 at the shop, 601 East Montecito Street, for a 6:00 PM start. Make sure you have legal lights and reflectors for the return ride in the dark.
June 28, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, sponsored by the Carpinteria Community Arts Center. This classic comic bike movie follows Pee-Wee on his cross-country quest to retrieve his stolen bicycle. Public entertainment starts at 7:30, followed by the film. Dress warmly, bring a chair. Suggested $5 donation. Carpinteria Community Arts Center, 855 Linden Avenue, Carpinteria.
June 30-July 3, BMX Camp, sponsored by Elings Park. This week-long camp for ages 5-12 is the second of three. BMX camp is designed for riders of all levels and abilities. Improve basic skills, learn track etiquette and get a great workout in the beautiful outdoors. Participants must bring their own helmets and functioning bikes. Daily 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Information and registration at elingspark.org.

July 2008

July 1, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This is another of our evening meetings so those who cannot attend our noon Downtown meetings can get together and help us consider bicycling improvements. This evening we will hold our officer and board election. Madam Lu Chinese Restaurant, 3524 State Street, Santa Barbara. No-host dinner 6:00 PM, meeting at 7:00 PM. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
July 7-August 1, Youth Earn-a-Bike Program, sponsored by Bici Centro of Santa Barbara. This summer, there are two youth classes. The first is four weeks long, and it's immediately followed by an intensive two-week class. Open to those 12-16 years old. Information and application at info@bicicentro.org.
July 12, Windmill Century, sponsored by Tailwinds Bicycle Club. Choice of full or metric century, or 40-mile rides out of Los Alamos County Park over lightly-traveled roads. Enjoy cycling past range land, vineyards, horse farms, hills, canyons, and yes, even windmills. Either none or 2000 or 4000 feet of climbing. Food stops, sag support, and dinner with Santa Maria style top sirloin, chicken, or vegetarian option, at the end. Register and get info at www.tailwindsbc.org.
July 14-18, Kid's Triathlon Camp, sponsored by Momentum 4 Life. This camp is for children ages 7-12 who can swim 25 yards in a pool and ride a two wheel bike. Class takes place at UCSB, 2:30-5:00 PM. Limited to 150 participants. For more information and registration, go to momentum4life.com.
July 16, Highway 246/Purisima Meeting, sponsored by Caltrans. This public information meeting will allow individuals to learn what options are being considered for the intersection of Highway 246 and Purisima Road northeast of Lompoc. A roundabout or signaled intersection are possible configurations. There is an open house from 5:30 to 8:00 PM with a Caltrans presentation at 6:30. Verbal and written comments will be accepted. Lompoc City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc. Further info from Cathy Stettler at 549-3797.
July 17, Plan Santa Barbara Workshop, sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara. City staff will describe the Policy Options Report and then workshop participants can discuss the various options. This is the first of two identical workshops. The workshop outcome will be drafted into a set of Preferred Policy Options and presented to the Planning Commission in September. Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 6:00-9:00 PM. Details online at www.YouPlanSB.org.
July 17 & 19, Street Skills for Cyclists, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Tune up your bicycling skills with our two-day, 10-hour class. You can learn all about it and register online here.
July 17-20, Los Angeles Bicycle Film Festival, sponsored by Brendt Barbur. Eight events and showings of different films starting 9:30 PM on July 17th and ending with a Street Party on July 20th noon-8:00 PM. Individual screenings are $10 each. Bicycle valet parking provided by the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. Entire schedule and advance ticket purchase at www.bicyclefilmfestival.com.
July 19, Santa Maria BMX Open House, sponsored by the Santa Maria BMX. After four years of effort, the new BMX track is open. Anybody can ride for free from noon to 4:00 PM on the track. It's located on an acre just inside Gate 1 at the Santa Maria Elks/Unical Event Center off Highway 101. Contact Mike Porter for info at 938-1348 2008.
July 20, Santa Barbara Kid's Triathlon, sponsored by Momentum 4 Life. This is the third annual kid's triathlon, open to children aged 7-15, to help them establish a healthy foundation for life. Limited to the first 200 applicants. Details at www.sbkidstriathlon.com.
July 20, Tour de Santa Barbara, sponsored by Bici Centro. This 15-mile fun ride leaves no rider behind. Promised climbing and gorgeous views. Ride followed by optional Downtown happy hour. Meet at 2:30 at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara.
July 23, Plan Santa Barbara Workshop, sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara. City staff will describe the Policy Options Report and then workshop participants can discuss the various options. This is the second of two identical workshops. The workshop outcome will be drafted into a set of Preferred Policy Options and presented to the Planning Commission in September. Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 6:00-9:00 PM. Details online at www.YouPlanSB.org.
July 28-August 1, BMX Camp, sponsored by Elings Park. This week-long camp for ages 5-12 is the third of three. BMX camp is designed for riders of all levels and abilities. Improve basic skills, learn track etiquette and get a great workout in the beautiful outdoors. Participants must bring their own helmets and functioning bikes. Daily 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Information and registration at elingspark.org.

August 2008

August 3, The Summer Try, sponsored by Santa Barbara Timing. This triathlon takes place at Goleta Beach Park starting at 8:00 AM. It includes a 10K bike leg. Register before the race at the Beach. Info at www.sbtiming.com.
August 4-8, Mountain Biking Camp, sponsored by Elings Park. This week-long camp for ages 7-14 is the first of two camps. The camp is designed for riders of all levels and abilities. Learn basic skills, trail etiquette, bike maintenance, and riding skills. Participants will be prepared to compete in future races at the Park. They must bring their own helmets and functioning mountain bikes. Daily 9:00 AM-12:00 noon. Information and registration at elingspark.org.
August 4-15, Youth Earn-a-Bike Program, sponsored by Bici Centro of Santa Barbara. This summer, there are two youth classes. The first is four weeks long, and it's immediately followed by this intensive two-week class. Open to those 12-16 years old. Information and application at info@bicicentro.org.
August 5, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
August 8, Lompoc Sprint Triathlon, sponsored by Lompoc Parks, Recreation and Urban Forestry. This race consists of a 500-yard poor swim, 11-mile bike ride, and 3-mile run. Races start at 8:00 AM from the Aquatic Center, 207 West College Avenue, Lompoc. Info and registration form at www.ci.lompoc.ca.us.
August 11-15, Mountain Biking Camp, sponsored by Elings Park. This week-long camp for ages 7-14 is the second of two camps. The camp is designed for riders of all levels and abilities. Learn basic skills, trail etiquette, bike maintenance, and riding skills. Participants will be prepared to compete in future races at the Park. They must bring their own helmets and functioning mountain bikes. Daily 9:00 AM-12:00 noon. Information and registration at elingspark.org.
August 12, California Recreational Trails Committee meeting, sponsored by the CRT Committee. The committee is holding three public meetings in the state to receive comments on a proposed Recreational Trails Plan. Results of the three meetings will be incorporated into a report that goes to the state legislarure for review. Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, 9:00 AM. For information about the Plan, look here.
August 13, Reduce Your Footprint, sponsored by the Citizens Planning Foundation. This free workshop will offer ideas for reducing your impact on the environment at home, work, and while getting around. Santa Barbara Public Library, Fauikner Gallery, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 5:30 PM. RSVP appreciated to Naomi Kovacs.
August 22-24, Santa Barbara Triathlon, sponsored by many organizations. The Saturday Long Course race has a bike leg of 34 miles. The Sunday Co-ed Sprint and Women Only Sprint Courses both have a 6-mile bike leg . There are free acer clinics on Friday. Details and registration at http://santabarbaratriathlon.com.
August 25, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Our Board of Directors and Advisors will discuss Coalition issues. Meet at Erika Lindemann's home. Email president Ralph Fertig sb-ralph@cox.net with questions.
August 26. Cachuma Lake Recreation Management Public Meeting, sponsored by the US Bureau of Reclamation. This meeting will accept public comments on the draft Environmental Impact Statement for proposed recreational opportunities around the lake, including bike paths and trails. The document can be read here. The meeting is at the Veterans Memorial Building, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang, at 6:30 PM. Direct questions to Bob Epperson at 559-269-4518. Written comments will be accepted until September 22.
August 28, Planning Commission and Transportation & Circulation Committee meeting, sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara. This meeting will deal with transportation issues in the "Plan Santa Barbara" process of developing a new General Plan for the city. You can read the Transportation Existing Conditions report beforehand. They will discuss the Policy Options report. Gebhard Meeting Room, 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM. Consider attending and speaking out for bicycling.

September 2008

September 2, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month. Guest speaker John Ledbetter will talk about Plan Santa Barbara status and direction. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
September 5, Safe Routes to School Task Force Meeting, sponsored by COAST. This is a planning meeting for the school year 2008-2009. It's at 10:00 AM at the Santa Barbara Bank & Trust community meeting room, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. If you're attending, confirm with Eva Inbar at 964-0472 first.
September 6, Gourmet Challenge, sponored by Jim Sobell. This group of charity rides and runs out of Santa Ynez will benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Choose from 62-mile or 31-mile rides, or 5K or 10K walk/runs. Includes rest stops, sag support, and a gourmet lunch with live music at the finish. Details and registration at www.thevineyardhouse.com. Fundraising required. Direct questions to Jim Sobell at 693-9456.
September 9, Highway 101 Widening Public Hearing, sponsored by Caltrans District 7. This meeting will seek public comments on an Initial Study/Environmental Assessment for the proposed freeway widening plus new bikepath along Highway 101 near La Conchita. You can read the study here. The meeting is at Carpinteria Middle School, 5351 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria at 6:00 PM.
September 10-13, EcoBike Carpinteria Grand Opening, sponsored by EcoBike. Stop by the international EcoBike shop at 4193 Carpinteria Avenue, Unit #3 to see their new electric-assist bikes. Look at their website www.ecobike-usa.com.
September 16, Santa Barbara Car Free meeting, sponsored by the APCD, the Bicycle Coalition and others to promote car-free travel in our county. The project has a website www.santabarbaracarfree.org, hosts programs and has developed a free map. Meeting location is at Simpson House Inn, 121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara at 11:00 AM. Details from Mary Byrd at 961-8833 or byrdm@sbcapcd.org.
September 18 &20, Street Skills for Cyclists, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Tune up your bicycling skills with our two-day, 10-hour class. You can learn all about it and register online here.
September 20-21, Bike MS Southern California Ride, sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. On Saturday you can choose a 30-mile, one-day ride out of Santa Barbara, or a 75 or 100-mile ride starting in Camarillo. All Saturday rides end at Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara where a beach festival with food, music and beer garden will be waiting. Saturday night you can be transported back to Camarillo, stay in a local hotel, or camp. On Sunday, after breakfast, there is a 75-mile ride back to Camarillo. Details about the Tour at http://bikecal.nationalmssociety.org.
September 22, YMCA Family Bicycling Presentation, sponsored by the YMCA and our Bicycle Coalition. This hour-long presentation will introduce YMCA members and others to safe bicycling skills. No reservation needed, just show up. Santa Barbara YMCA, 36 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, 5:30-6:30 PM.
September 23, YMCA Family Bicycling Presentation, sponsored by the YMCA and our Bicycle Coalition. This hour-long presentation will introduce YMCA members and others to safe bicycling skills. No reservation needed, just show up. Montecito Family YMCA, 591 Santa Rosa Lane, Santa Barbara, 5:30-6:30 PM.
September 27, Bici Cultura Ride, sponsored by Bici Centro of Santa Barbara. This ride consists of segments and bicyclists are welcome to join any part. It starts at Bici Centro, 601 Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, at 10:00 AM. It then stops at the IV Coop, 6575 Sevilla Road, Isla Vista, before continuing on at 11:00 to El Capitan State Beach. Depanding on agreement, further stops along the way on the return to Santa Barbara.
September 27, National Public Lands Day, sponsored by the National Environmental Education Foundation. This day runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Tucker's Grove County Park, Area 2. It consists of safety talk, tool use, then clearing trail brush, and a free lunch. Over 100,000 people participated all over the US last year. More details here.
September 27-28, Cross-Country and Downhill Races, sponsored by Team Big Bear. These races are part of the California State Series of MTB events. Registration and downhill races Saturday, cross country races Sunday. Free Kids Race for those 10 and under on Sunday at 1:00 PM. Details here.
September 28, Carpinteria Triathlon, sponsored by the City of Carpinteria. Choose from the Olympic Course with a 40K bike ride, or the Sprint Course with a 15K bike leg. Relay teams can compete in the Olympic Course. Limited to 800 participants. Bike in mountain foothills through agricultural lands. Start and finish at Carpinteria State Beach. Details available at www.carpinteriatriathlon.com. Registration required before September 18. Contact Ann Meyer at annm@ci.carpinteria.ca.us for details.