May is bike month in san luis obispo County!

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See the full calendar of events and sign up for the iRide Community Bike Challenge at: rideshare.org/BikeMonth2013

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bike month 2013

events list for more details on any event, visit rideshare.org/bikemonth2013

may

FUEL UP!with FREE bike breakfastsFRom 7-9 AM (SLO)*Except when noted

Wednesday, May 1st1880 Santa Barbara St.Hosted by CygNet Software

Thursday, May 2nd990 Palm St.Hosted by City of SLO

Friday, May 3rd1114 Marsh St.Hosted by Rideshare

Wednesday, May 8th1227 ArcherHosted by Smiling Dog Yoga

Thursday, May 9th2160 Santa Barbara Ave. Hosted by City of SLO Fire Station 1

Friday, May 10th3050 Broad St.Hosted by SRAM

1 WEdnesday, 5:30-6:30pm Dad's Big Wheel Race (Jennifer St. Bridge, SLO)

Meet at the top of the Jennifer Street Bridge and race to the bottom on the best kids’ ride you can find. You must sign a waiver before the event (18+ only). Helmets, gloves and padding optional but recommended. Place prizes and awards for Hottest Hot Wheel & Coolest Costume made possible with sponsorship from Dad. No scooters or playground bullies allowed. Any low-clearance ride will do! Hang around afterwards for refresh-ments at Gus's.

1 Wednesday, 6:30-9pmBike Fashion Creation Night (3591 Sacramento DR. #104, SLO)

Bike Fashion Creation Night is an evening when you let your imagination go wild. Create a cool bike outfit or funkify your existing cycle gear using bike parts like inner tubes and chains (provided at the event). Vests, belts, shorts, dresses, knick-ers, helmets, t-shirts, and baskets are all fair game. Experienced artistes will also be available to inspire and help you execute your concept.

2Thursday, 5:30pm-6:30Kidical Mass(Mitchell park, SLO)

Join us for the family bike happening! Kidical Mass is a venue for parents to teach their kids how to ride smart. We ride through downtown SLO as a group, to share the joy of riding bicycles. Rides are open to all ages & abilities, the more the merrier as we intro-duce our community to the next generation of bicycle riders. The theme is superheroes. All participants are asked to ride bikes, not scooters, parents and guardians included.

3Friday, 5-7pmN.Bidlake Clothing Open Studio (2074 Parker St. Ste 110, SLO)

Learn more about N.Bidlake - tailored cloth-ing made with purpose, to move in, travel in, ride a bike in, all while maintaining its form. We will have live music, food, and drinks. Special discounts for anyone who rides their bike. More at www.nbidlake.com.

4Saturday, 10AM-4pmFASTA de Mayo (1422 Monterey St., SLO)

As a way to promote our non-profit freeride trail building organization, FASTA will be hosting FREE SHUTTLES from Central Coast Brewing to the top of Cuesta Grade. We’ll showcase the legal trails we build, and recruit future volunteers. It is also a way to say thank you to all of our hardworking volunteers.

4Saturday, 10AM-12pmCycle De Mayo (Atascadero Lake Park)

Cycle de Mayo is a fun family event celebrat-ing bicycling with a family ride around Atascadero Lake, Mexican food, and live mariachi bands - bring your elementary age kids, toddlers, bicycles and blankets for a day of fun and music in the park.

5Sunday, 1-4mSLO Tweed Ride (Triangle Park, SLO)

Meet us for a jaunt about town in your best turn of the century attire and foreign accents. We'll end at Triangle Park (Corner of Santa Barbara & Osos St.) for lawn games, iced tea and crumpets. slotweedride.com

6Monday, 5:30-6:30PMVolunteer Orientation for SLO County Bicycle Coalition (860 Pacific St., SLO)

One of the best ways to support the Bicycle Coalition is to volunteer! Attend our Volunteer Orientation to learn everything you need to know and get your questions answered. Volunteering has its perks too, including monthly volunteer only work nights in the Bike Kitchen, invites to our volunteer appre-ciation events and more!

8Wednesday, Various Start TimesBike to School Day(SLO COUNTY)

Special events are happening at K-12 schools countywide!

VISIT OUR PARTICIPATING BIKE MONTH SHOP SPONSORS:

Thank you for your support!

Tuesday, May 14th (6:30AM-8AM) 1050 Southwood Dr.Hosted by Cannon

Wednesday, May 15th1320 Nipomo St.Hosted by SLO Hep C Project

Friday, May 17th4051 Broad St. Ste 220Hosted by MINDBODY

Wednesday, May 22nd860 Pacific St. Ste 105Hosted by the Bicycle Coalition

Thursday, May 23rd *(7-10AM) 246 Higuera St.Hosted by SLO Green Build

Friday, May 24th *(7-10AM) 1951 Santa Barbara Ave.Hosted by Flanders

Friday, May 24th695 Harbor St.Hosted by Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce

Friday, May 31st *(7-10AM) Bike Boulevard (at Morro/Santa Barbara)Hosted by The San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club

10 Friday, 9-11:30AMBarn to Beach Ride(Octagon Barn to Avila Beach Pier)

The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County and the SLO Bicycle Club will host a group bicycle ride from the Octagon Barn to the Avila Beach pier and back. The 15-mile ride will be at a leisurely, easy pace on mostly flat terrain to accommodate all levels of biking experience. Meet at the Octagon Barn, 1/4 mile south of the S. Higuera & Los Osos Valley Road intersection.

10 Friday, 5:45-7:25PMCBO Bike BBQ(1422 Monterey St., SLO)

Join Cambria Bicycle Outfitters for a Bike BBQ.

10 Friday, 7:30-9:30PMBike-In Movie(Mission Plaza, SLO)

Join the SLO County Bicycle Coalition for the 8th Annual Bike-In Movie! We'll be showing Brave under the stars in Mission Plaza, bring a blanket and the whole family! The Bike Valet, hot drinks and popcorn all provided free.

11 Saturday, 9AM-4PmWorld Bicycle Relief Poker Run(1422 Monterey St., SLO)

Poker run 10AM-2PM; BBQ and bike fest 12-4PM. Hands can be purchased in advance at most local bike shops. The Poker Run (wbrpokerrun.com) is hosted by SRAM and the San Luis Obispo Rotaract Club and benefits the World Bicycle Relief organiza-tion.

11 Saturday, 1-4pm Bike Fest 2013(Branch Street Deli, AG)

Live music, discount beverages, great food, lots of raffle prizes and a bike parade starting at the Rotary Band-stand through the Village of Arroyo Grande at 12:15. Sponsors include New Belgium Brewing, Lezyne, SLO County Bicycle Coalition, Rideshare, Ira's Bike Shop and Branch Street Deli.

13-17 bike to Work Week! Countywide

Take part in the Bike to Work Week Chal-lenge and more! Form a team and compete for the most commute trips during the week. Visit rideshare.org to register!

13 STarts MondayBike The Town(Atascadero)

Atascadero State Hospital has teamed up with sponsoring restaurants and shops to offer discounts to anyone riding their bike May 13-17. Prizes will be awarded to ASH Employees who get the most shop visits for the week!

13 Monday, 6-8PmBike Ed Workshop(860 Pacific St., SLO)

Hosted by the SLO County Bicycle Coalition, these workshops teach the basic information and techniques that will make you feel confi-dent riding your bicycle. (See ad on opposite page) Sign up for free online at slobikeed.org.

14Tuesday, 5-8PMBike Happy(Downtown City Park, Paso)

2nd Annual Bicycle Happy Hour at Paso Robles Downtown City Park (on Spring & 12th). Wine by the glass, beer and munchies. All proceeds go to REC Foundation for the new playground at Downtown City Park. Info on Safe Routes to School and the De Anza Trail project. Stop by for a great social evening with fellow cyclists.

15 Wednesday, 8AM-9Pm5% FOR SLOBC at New Frontiers(1531 Froom Ranch WAy, SLO)

Today only! 5% of all purchases at New Fron-tiers Natural Marketplace go to benefit the SLO County Bicycle Coalition.

15 Wednesday, 5:30-7:30PMBike Happy(Eureka burger, SLO)

Bicycle Happy Hour sponsored by SLOCOG. Drink specials for cyclists and a chance to unwind after work!

16 Thursday, All Day AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA(Avila Beach)

The Amgen Tour of California is one of the nation’s largest and most recognized annual sporting events. This prestigious cycling road race features elite profes-sional teams and athletes from around the world. Avila Beach marks the end of Stage 5. Specatators are highly encour-aged to travel to by bike to the event, as parking will be limited. For more infor-mation, visit amgentourofcalifornia.com.

Bike Month is a program of:

17 Friday, 12-1PMSweet tees(Location TBA)

Want to nab a Bike Month t-shirt? Now's your chance! Log 5 trips by bike during May at iRideshare.org to get yours, then LIKE our Facebook page to find out where we'll be. Tees can also be purchased for $10.

17-18 Fri, 2PM - Sat 12PMBike Overnight(Montana de Oro)

Pedal from SLO to Montana de Oro State Park Campgrounds for overnight camping. Very limited space. Need tent, sleep gear and food offering. Rain cancels. Email gphavas6953@gmail.com to reserve your spot!

18 Saturday, 10AM-3PMBike Swap Meet(Flanders Bicycle, SLO)

Located at 1951 Santa Barbara Ave.Buy - Sell - Trade! Spaces are free!

18 Saturday, 10AMBike Ed Workshop: On the Road(860 Pacific St., SLO)

Put your skills learned in the classroom to practice on the road. Sign up for free at slobikeed.org NOTE: All participants must have completed the classroom portion of the Bike Ed Workshop series, and must provide their own bicycle and helmet for the on the road portion.

19 Sunday, 7AM-4PM4th Annual Cote de TolosA(Tolosa Winery, SLO)

This epic 4th annual ride has a new 100km route, complete with on-road climbs and single-track dirt. The ride starts promptly at 7:30AM and is for serious riders only. Not up to the chal-lenging ride? Join us for lunch and wine on the beautiful Tolosa patio to cheer on the riders as they cross the finish line! For lunch tickets and to register visit: tolosawinery.com/events-news

20 Monday, 6-8PMWomen's Bike Ed Workshop(860 Pacific St., SLO)

Hosted by the SLO County Bicycle Coalition, these workshops teach the basic information and techniques that will make you feel confi-dent on your bicycle. Women only! Sign up for free online at slobikeed.org.

23 Thursday, 5:30-6:45PMFree Bike Lovers Flow Yoga Class(Smiling Dog Yoga, 1227 Archer, SLO)

Celebrate Bike Month in SLO by challenging your body and mind in a different way. Yoga has been proven to strengthen, stretch, and align the body and can improve your cycling performance and comfort. Class is FREE and space is limited. Register online in advance online at smilingdogyogaslo.com.

24Friday, 12-1PM Sweet Tees(Location TBA)

Want to nab a Bike Month t-shirt? Now's your chance! Log 5 trips by bike during May at iRideshare.org to get yours, then LIKE our Facebook page to find out where we'll be. Tees can also be purchased for $10.

25 Saturday, 10-12AMWomen's Bike Ed: On the Road(860 Pacific St., SLO)

Put skills learned in the classroom to practice on the road. Women only! Sign up for free at slobikeed.org NOTE: All partici-pants must have completed the classroom portion of the Bike Ed Workshop series, and must provide their own bicycle and helmet for the on the road portion.

25 Saturday, 4-10PM5th Annual Pedal to Paella(Educated Gardener, Santa Margarita)

The Pedal to Paella is a festive ride for all ages. We’ll meet at Santa Margarita Park and ride though the back alleys of Santa Margarita making plenty of noise and mayhem. The short ride ends at The Educated Gardener (22210 El Camino Real), where we’ll be making lots of delicious Paellas. Live music will be there. Bring Paella ingredients to share with everyone, BYOB and own tableware. $ donation for the bands.

28 Tuesday, 5-7PMBike Happy(San Luis Obispo Museum of Art)

Hosted by USGBC C4. Stop by to enjoy the current exhibits as well as a special tempo-rary show in honor of Bike Month. Admis-sion to the event is free and all participants arriving by bicycle will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win various prizes given away that evening. Light refreshments and entertainment will be provided; beer and wine will be available to those 21 and older with a valid I.D.

29 Wednesday, 6:30-9:30AM Group Commute(Multiple Locations)

3 start locations (Santa Margarita, MB & AG), to meet at 8AM in SLO for a Bike Breakfast. For specific routes & start times visit: slocleanair.org/community/GC13

30 Thursday, 7-8:15PMFree Bike Lovers Yin Yoga Class(Smiling Dog Yoga, SLO)

Celebrate Bike Month in SLO by challenging your body and mind in a different way. Yin Yoga is all about improving flexibility in a more meditative, slower paced class. Class is FREE and space is limited. Register in advance online at smilingdogyogaslo.com.

31 Friday, 12-1PM Sweet tees(location TBA)

Want to nab a Bike Month t-shirt? Now's your chance! Log 5 trips by bike during May at iRideshare.org to get yours, then LIKE our Facebook page to find out where we'll be. Tees can also be purchased for $10.

june

1 Saturday, 6-10PM MEMBERs ONLY - Bikes & Beauty Fashion Show (Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., SLO)

The Fashion Show is back! Join the Bicycle Coalition for your exclusive invite to this awesome event... or join at the door!

6 Thursday, 6:30-8:30PMBike Month Blowout Party(Creeky Tiki, SLO)

The Bike Month wrap-up party you’ve been waiting for! Music, food, beverages and the iRide Bike Challenge Awards. PLUS – turn in your tickets collected at Bike Month events for a chance to win a shiny new bicycle! Ride to the party with a Bike Valet provided by the SLO County Bicycle Coalition in the back lot.

VISIT PARTICIPATING BIKE MONTH COFFEE

SHOPS WITH YOUR HELMET FOR SPECIAL

DEALS THROUGHOUT MAY!

coffee sHOPS

Blackhorse eSPRESSO AND BAKERY (SLO)

Coastal Peaks rOASTERS (SLO)

Higher Groundz cOFFEE HOUSE (SLO)

Outspoken (SLO)

West End eSPRESSO & tEA (SLO)

Bru COFFEEHOUSE (Atasc.)

cafe andreini (AG)