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Here's a shot from our March 4, 2008 meeting that attracted 23 individuals, lasted two hours and covered 12 topics of importance to local bicyclists. Photo by Ralph Fertig.

Our event listings change all the time, so check back to see what's new. For past events from 1998 to the present, look at the archived pages for years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. Or use our site search engine on the left.

March 2010

  • March 2, 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 Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
  • March 3, Front Country Trails Task Force, sponsored by the US Forest Service, and SB City and County. This public meeting will consider UTAP trail assessment results, recent trail maintenance, and priorities for 2010. It takes place at 5:30 PM, Santa Barbara County Administration Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. The agenda is here.
  • March 4, Education Committee Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and Bici Centro. Takes place the first Thursday of each month. The Education Committee coordinates League Certified Instructors and other volunteers for Safe Routes to School activities, adult mechanics classes, street skills classes, youth mechanics, and more. Managed by Christine Bourgeois, reach her at cbarreb@gmail.com. Meet at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, at 1:00 PM.
  • March 4, Bike Moves, unsponsored happening. Join Santa Barbara's First Thursday events with an easygoing ride that obeys traffic laws. Meet at the WheelHouse at 7:30 PM, 528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Read about it here.
  • March 6, Island View Criterium, sponsored by UCSB Cycling. Returning to the South Coast for the third year, this day of events includes collegiate and public criteriums. Details at UCSB Cycling.
  • March 7, UCSB Road Race, sponsored by UCSB Cycling. This 33, 43 or 65-mile course is for collegiates only, in Sisquoc. Details at UCSB Cycling.
  • March 7-12, Vines to Coast Cycling Package, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Spend 3 nights in Solvang, then 2 nights in Santa Barbara with cycling every day 20-35 miles, or more if you wish. Gourmet lunches, fine dining, deluxe accommodations, vehicle support, and local wines. Details here.
  • March 9, Measuring the Real Cost of Parking and Alternative Transportation, sponsored by UCSB. This is a free "webinar" produced by Academic Impressions. Participants will learn how to quantify the true costs of parking to allow the determination of the right mix of transportation options. It will take place at 10:00 AM-noon, Engineering Science Building, Room 1001, UCSB. Information on the webinar is here.
  • March 9, Particia Starr Book Signing, sponsored by Borders Books. Santa Barbara resident Patricia Starr has just published "Angel on my Handlebar" about her 2004 cross-country bike ride at the age of 67. She bicycled 3600 miles. Otherwise, Starr walks two miles a day, plays trombone, organ, piano, and tennis. Read more her at www.PatriciaStarr.net. Borders, 900 State Street, Santa Barbara at 4:00 PM.
  • March 10, Santa Barbara County Trails Council Annual Meeting, sponsored by the SB Trails Council. Annual awards and presentation on Gaviota trails. Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 7:00 PM. Read about the Council on their website.
  • March 11, CycleMAYnia Rally, sponsored by Bici Centro. Whether you're proposing to host an event or just planning to participate, come for food, beverage and bike event pitches. Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, 7:00 PM. CycleMAYnia details here.
  • March 13, Solvang Century, sponsored by SCOR. The West's big seasonal kickoff ride. Choose 100 or 50-mile rides starting from Solvang. Raffle, Cycling Expo barbecue, and thousands of cyclists. New start location at Alisal Ranch. Info and online registration www.bikescor.com or phone SCOR 562-690-9693.
  • March 15-21, 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.
  • March 18, Plan Santa Barbara Open House, sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara. This will be an opportunity for the public to view and comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report on Santa Barbara's proposed General Plan update that has been under consideration since 2007. Santa Barbara Public Libraty, Faulkner Gallery, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 10:00 AM-7:00 PM.
  • March 18 and 20, Street Skills for Cyclists 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 is being held at the Granada Garage Bikestation, 1219 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Online info and registration are here. Direct any questions to streetskills@sbbike.org.
  • March 20, LA Bike Summit, sponsored by the Urban & Environmental Policy Institute. A day of free presentations and workshops on all aspects of urban bicyling. The emphasis is on Los Angeles, but nearly all applies elsewhere. 10:30 AM-5:00 PM at Los Angeles Trade Tech College, 400 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles. Details and registration online here.
  • March 21, Kendra Chiota Payne Memorial Triathlon, sponsored by the UCSB Triathlon Team. This early season sprint distance race is ideal for beginners and veterans alike. The triathlon includes a 16-mile bike leg. Group starts between 8:00-8:30 AM from Campus Point. Pre-registration required. Details at www.ucsbtriathlon.org.
  • March 21-26, Central Coast Bike Tour, sponsored by Undiscovered Country Tours. This six-day tour is between Paso Robles and Santa Barbara, offering lots of great rides, great restaurants, and inviting inns. About 250 miles of cycling, five nights lodging, most meals, guides, van support. Details at www.udctours.com.
  • March 21-March 27, Bicycle Tour of Solvang Wine Country, sponsored by Cycling Escapes. This 5-day tour includes 372 miles of challenging rides out of Solvang, encompassing 23,000 feet of climbing. Includes 6 nights lodging, all meals, sag support, full lunch stops, airport shuttle from Santa Barbara. Registration and details here.
  • March 23, COAST General Meeting, sponsored by the Coalition for Sustainable Transportation. Meeting at noon, fourth Tuesday of each month. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Eva Inbar, 964-0472 for details.
  • March 23, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This meeting for our Board members and Advisors will take place at Lori La RIva's home, 7:00 PM.
  • March 26-28, Solvang Getaway Weekend Bike Tour, sponsored by Undiscovered Country Tours. Enjoy the rolling countryside of the Santa Ynez Valley. Three days of riding 40-75 miles each day, two nights lodging, most meals, guides, van support. Details at www.udctours.com.
  • March 27, 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 27, Particia Starr Book Signing, sponsored by The Bookstore. Santa Barbara resident Patricia Starr will sign copies of her book "Angel on my Handlebar" about her 2004 cross-country bike ride at the age of 67. She bicycled 3600 miles. Otherwise, Starr walks two miles a day, plays trombone, organ, piano, and tennis. Read more her at www.PatriciaStarr.net. The Bookstore, 1137 North H Street, Lompoc, at 1:00 PM.
  • March 28-April 3, Spring Forward Camp, sponsored by Chez Schnitz. Based out of Los Alamos, this cycling camp offers 7 days of supported rides in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Rides range 34-70 miles with up to 5300 feet of climbing. Details here.

April 2010

  • April 1, Education Committee Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and Bici Centro. Takes place the first Thursday of each month. The Education Committee coordinates League Certified Instructors and other volunteers for Safe Routes to School activities, adult mechanics classes, street skills classes, youth mechanics, and more. Managed by Christine Bourgeois, reach her at cbarreb@gmail.com. Meet at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, at 1:00 PM.
  • April 1, Bike Moves, unsponsored happening. Join Santa Barbara's First Thursday events with an easygoing ride that obeys traffic laws. Meet at the WheelHouse at 7:30 PM, 528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Read about it here.
  • April 6, 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 at 11:00 AM, the Canary Hotel, 31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara. Details from Mary Byrd at 961-8833 or byrdm@sbcapcd.org.
  • April 6, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting the 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 Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
  • April 6-May 25, Learn Your Bike, sponsored by Bici Centro. This 8-week course covers bicycle maintenance, one bike part at a time. Sign up for all 8 evening sessions, or if there's room, for just one. Tuesday evenings 7:00-9:00 PM. 601 E. Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Program registration and details here.
  • April 9, Santa Barbara Bicycle Clinic, sponsored by Bici Centro. This Friday evening clinic will study axles, bearings and hubs. Cost is $20. It takes place 7:00-9:00 PM at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Details here.
  • April 10-11, Santa Ynez Kenda Cup Mountain Bike Races, sponsored by Stump Grinder Productions. This is one of 13 US Cup races. Cross-country, Super D, Down Hill, and Slalom races. Event details here.
  • April 11-16, Vines to Coast Cycling Package, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Spend 3 nights in Solvang, then 2 nights in Santa Barbara with cycling every day 20-35 miles, or more if you wish. Gourmet lunches, fine dining, deluxe accommodations, vehicle support, and local wines. Details here.
  • April 12, Responsible Bicycle Ownership, sponsored by Bici Centro. This evening session deals with basic bike maintenance. Cost is $15. It's 6:00-7:30 PM, at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Details here.
  • April 16, Green Shorts Awards Ceremony, sponsored by the Community Environmental Council and others. This will be the primier showing of winning Green Shorts videos. Entry charge of $7. It's at 7:30 pm at the Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara.
  • April 17-18, Santa Barbara Earth Day, sponsored by the Community Environmental Council. The most pleasant festival in Santa Barbara. It runs from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on April 17th, and 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on April 18th at Alameda Park. We are offering our community a booth, bike parking, and free bike check-ups. Earth Day info here.
  • April 18-23, Central Coast Bike Tour, sponsored by Undiscovered Country Tours. This six-day tour is between Paso Robles and Santa Barbara, offering lots of great rides, great restaurants, and inviting inns. About 250 miles of cycling, five nights lodging, most meals, guides, van support. Details at www.udctours.com.
  • April 18-24, WIldflower Camp, sponsored by Chez Schnitz. Based out of Los Alamos, this cycling camp offers 7 days of supported rides in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Rides range 34-70 miles with up to 5300 feet of climbing. Details here.
  • April 20, A Frugal Cyclist's Guide to the Universe, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and UCSB's AS BIKES committee. Willie Weir returns to Santa Barbara with two presentations, this one is at UCSB. Renowned world cycling tourist, actor, writer, Adventure Cyclist columnist, and public radio contributor, Willie will lead us through his life of cycling adventures. At 7:00 PM, location at UCSB to be determined. Donation requested.
  • April 22, A Frugal Cyclist's Guide to the Universe, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Willie Weir returns to Santa Barbara with two presentations, this one is in downtown Santa Barbara. Renowned world cycling tourist, actor, writer, Adventure Cyclist columnist, and public radio contributor, Willie will lead us through his life of cycling adventures. At 7:00 PM, Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 7:00 PM. Donation requested.
  • April 23, Santa Barbara Bicycle Clinic, sponsored by Bici Centro. This Friday evening clinic will study replacing spokes and truing wheels. Cost is $20. It takes place 7:00-9:00 PM at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Details here.
  • April 24, Tri-For-Fun Triathlon, sponsored by the Santa Maria Valley YMCA. This race has a cycling leg of 12.5 miles. You can do everything by yourself, or join a team and choose what you're best at. Starts at the YMCA, 3400 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria. Details and registration at www.smvymca.org.
  • April 26, How to Adjust and Service Brakes, sponsored by Bici Centro. This evening session deals with brakes problems. Cost is $15. It's 6:00-7:30 PM, at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Details here.
  • April 27, COAST General Meeting, sponsored by the Coalition for Sustainable Transportation. Meeting at noon, fourth Tuesday of each month. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Eva Inbar, 964-0472 for details.
  • April 27, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This meeting for our Board members and Advisors will take place at a location to be determined, 7:00 PM.
  • April 30, Santa Barbara Bicycle Clinic, sponsored by Bici Centro. This Friday evening clinic will be wheel building, part 1. Cost is $20. It takes place 7:00-9:00 PM at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Details here.
  • April 30-May 2, Solvang Getaway Weekend Bike Tour, sponsored by Undiscovered Country Tours. Enjoy the rolling countryside of the Santa Ynez Valley. Three days of riding 40-75 miles each day, two nights lodging, most meals, guides, van support. Details at www.udctours.com.

May 2010

  • May 1-31, CycleMAYnia, sponsored by Traffic Solutions, our Bicycle Coalition and others. This is a whole month of bike-related South Coast activities. Look here for event details.
  • May 1, Santa Barbara Bicycle Clinic, sponsored by Bici Centro. This Saturday morning clinic will be wheel building, part 2. Cost is $20. It takes place 10:00-12:00 noon at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Details here.
  • May 4, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting the first Tuesday of the month at 12:00 noon at a location to be determined. Phone Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
  • May 6, Education Committee Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and Bici Centro. Takes place the first Thursday of each month. The Education Committee coordinates League Certified Instructors and other volunteers for Safe Routes to School activities, adult mechanics classes, street skills classes, youth mechanics, and more. Managed by Christine Bourgeois, reach her at cbarreb@gmail.com. Meet at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, at 1:00 PM.
  • May 6, Bike Moves, unsponsored happening. Join Santa Barbara's First Thursday events with an easygoing ride that obeys traffic laws. Meet at the WheelHouse at 7:30 PM, 528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Read about it here.
  • May 9-14, Vines to Coast Cycling Package, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Spend 3 nights in Solvang, then 2 nights in Santa Barbara with cycling every day 20-35 miles, or more if you wish. Gourmet lunches, fine dining, deluxe accommodations, vehicle support, and local wines. Details here.
  • May 10, Youth Bike Films, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. A selection of bicycle films is being shown at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara. Details forthcoming.
  • May 10-16, SPF 450 Camp, sponsored by Chez Schnitz. Based in Los Alamos, this cycling tour offers 7 days of supported rides around northern Santa Barbara county. Rides range 33-80 miles with up to 5300 feet of climbing. Details here.
  • May 15, Bike Expo, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. A day of activities at Plaza del Mar in Santa Barbara. Details forthcoming.
  • May 16, Classic Bike Ride, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. South Coast ride. Details forthcoming.
  • May 16 -21, Central Coast Bike Tour, sponsored by Undiscovered Country Tours. This six-day tour is between Paso Robles and Santa Barbara, offering lots of great rides, great restaurants, and inviting inns. About 250 miles of cycling, five nights lodging, most meals, guides, van support. Details at www.udctours.com.
  • May 17-24, Bike Flags in Santa Barbara, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Watch for our 125 bicycle flags waving to us along State Street.
  • May 18, Bike to School Day, sponsored by COAST. Events are being arranged at individual South Coast. Contact South Coast coordinator Kim Stanley-Zimmerman at ksz@linkline.com.
  • May 19, Santa Barbara Bike to Work Day, sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara. This annual event is 7:00-9:00 AM. Bicycle there for free food, drinks, prizes at State and De la Guerra. Contact Sarah Grant for details.
  • May 20-22, Street Skills for Cyclists 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 is being held at the Granada Garage Bikestation, 1219 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Online info and registration are here. Direct any questions to streetskills@sbbike.org.
  • May 25, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This meeting for our Board members and Advisors will take place at a location to be determined, 7:00 PM.
  • May 30-June 4, Classic Climbs of Santa Barbara, sponsored by Trek Tours. Three nights in Santa Ynez, three in Santa Barbara. Challenging classic rides 15-60 miles each day, luxurious hotels, and exquisite food and wine. Tour details here.