This year Bike SLO County’s annual Bikes & Beauty Fashion Show party is joining forces with SLO Rideshare’s Bike Month Blowout for a Bike to Work Day Afterparty Extravaganza! Join us on Friday May 20th from 6:30 – 9:30 PM at the SLO Grange Hall in SLO (map).
Come groove to the satisfying sounds of DJ Malik, enjoy tasty food and beverages (beer, wine, cocktails, kombucha, soda) and watch the always fabulous Bike Fashion Show.
Rideshare will be giving away a Linus Commuter Bike. How can you win? Stop at any Bike to Work Day Station, collect a raffle ticket and bring it to the Bikes & Beauty Bike Month Blow Out for your chance to win!
Bike SLO County will raffle a fantastic Yuba Spicy Curry eCargo Bike (courtesy of Foothill Cyclery)! Whether you’re hauling coconuts, kids or kombucha, Spicy Curry is your jam! Retail for this bike is $4,200. Raffle tickets are $20 each or 5 for $100, available ONLY at Bikes & Beauty.
Parking at The SLO Grange Hall (map): Our free Bike Valet will be parking bikes from 6:15-9:30 PM, and there is also plenty of parking for cars
You can RSVP and Share the Event with your friends over on Facebook:
Get ready for Bikes & Beauty, our annual celebration for people who love bicycles. Tell your friends! Bring your friends! Dress up fancy! Dress up fun! Enjoy a fun-filled night out with the bike community!
This year marks the return of the Bike Fashion Show, featuring hand-made bike-related clothing and accessories created by local makers and designers.
In addition to the Fashion Show, we’ll have the sonic sounds of music spun by DJ Malik, fantastic food by Mee Heng Low, delicious desserts by Linnaea’s Cafe, award-winning wines by Peloton Cellars, a wide selection of locally brewed beer by Bang The Drum, Barellhouse Brewing Co and Central Coast Brewing and kombucha from Komplete Kombucha.
Tickets at the door: $5 for Bicycle Coalition Members. $10 for General Public. Each admission ticket is redeemable for one free beverage.
What: Bikes & Beauty, the Bike Fashion Show Party
Where: iFixit, 1330 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (map)
Become a member of The Bike Coalition – it’s free to sign-up and we’ll keep you informed every month about bike events and issues in SLO County. Click this link to join: I Like Bikes!
http://bikeslocounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MemberParty_2015_400.jpg250400coalition2001http://bikeslocounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BSC_RGB_340_TEST1.pngcoalition20012015-05-07 11:04:252015-05-28 10:38:03Bike Fashion Show Party
Throughout Rideshare‘s Bike Month we’ll be traveling around San Luis Obispo County to set up our free Bike Valet service at a number of Farmers’ Markets. Normally we set up on Thursday evenings at the Downtown Farmers’ Market in SLO, but thanks to the generosity of The SLO County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) we’ll be able to park bikes countywide this month. This is a fantastic opportunity to leave your car at home, grab your bicycle and pedal down to enjoy the sights, sounds, flavors and scents of your local Farmers’ Market.
What is Bike Valet and how does it work?
Our Bike Valet is our secure bike parking service, designed to encourage everyone to ride bicycles to community events. With over 37,000 bikes parked, we are experts at protecting your ride.
The Bike Valet works just like a regular valet service.
Each rider is given a check tag that matches the tag attached to their bike.
The bike is carefully parked in our secure lot.
To retrieve a bike, the user hands in the check tag and the bike is returned.
Easy peasy!
When and Where?
May 1: Bike to Avila Beach Farmers’ Market, 4 PM -8 PM (map)
May 2: Bike to Paso Robles Farmers’ Market, 9 AM – 1 PM (map)
May 4: Bike to Baywood Farmers’ Market, 2 PM – 4:30 PM (map)
May 14: Bike to Morro Bay Farmers’ Market, 2:30 PM – 5 PM (map)
May 16: Bike to Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market, 12 PM – 2:30 PM (map)
May 17: Bike to Nipomo Farmers’ Market, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (map)
May 20: Bike to Atascadero Farmers’ Market, 3 PM – 6 PM (map)
May 26: Bike to Pismo Beach Farmers’ Market, 8 AM – 11 AM (map)
http://bikeslocounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ValetWatercolor330.jpg248330coalition2001http://bikeslocounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BSC_RGB_340_TEST1.pngcoalition20012015-04-30 21:44:012015-05-14 13:43:08Special Bike Valets in May
We’re excited that Rideshare’s Bike Month is just days away and want to give you a preview of some of the fantastic events happening throughout the month of May.
May 1st:
Art After Dark: To kick off Bike Month, a number of galleries throughout San Luis Obispo are featuring bike-themed artwork during Art After Dark, including Linnaea’s Cafe which will feature the month-long bicycle-themed group show “Joy Ride”, with an opening reception from 6PM – 9PM. A portion of all sales from this show will benefit the Bicycle Coalition. A list of all participating Art After Dark galleries can be found here: https://www.artsobispo.org/system/files/AAD_Current_Listing_May15.pdf
May 2nd:
Community Workout: Start Bike Month right with a free outdoor workout class in beautiful Meadow Park led by Jonathan Gabriel, followed by a short bike ride, with instruction by Vanessa from the SLO County Bicycle Coalition. Make sure and bring a bicycle AND a helmet! We’ll meet up in Meadow Park by the Basketball Courts at 8:00 AM.
Bike in Movie: The Bike-In Movie is a popular event held each year during May’s Bike Month and this year marks our 11th Annual! We’ll be showing the wildly popular Big Hero 6 in the Mission Plaza Amphitheater starting at 7:45 PM. We’ll provide popcorn, hot chocolate and a family friendly movie for everyone to enjoy. As always, our Bike Valet will be on hand to help with bicycle parking. Come earlier in the day and check out the Central Coast Sustainability Festival, a day long event featuring an exposition of student and industry projects related to sustainability accompanied by entertainment and food.
May 7th:
Kidical Mass: Often called the family bike happening, Kidical Mass is a venue for parents to teach their kids how to ride safely. We’re kicking off the 2015 Kidical Mass season on May 7th in Mitchell Park at 5:30 PM. This month’s theme is Superheroes! Costumes are not required but are heartily encouraged! If you have ever wanted to ride your bike in a parade with kids of all ages, this is the perfect chance to make it happen. No matter your age, the ride is a blast for everyone! The more the merrier as we introduce the next generation to the joy of bicycles. For more information and additional dates, click here: https://slobikelane.org/programs/kidicalmass/#tab-id-1
Bikefest: Combine fun music, great food, discount New Belgium Brewery Beersand an awesome celebration of bikes and you get…Bikefest! Held every year in the Village of Arroyo Grande, Bikefest 2015 happens Saturday, May 9th at Branch Street Deli from 1 pm to 4 pm. A bike parade beginning at the Rotary Bandstand will start the festivities at 12:30. This year’s theme is: Biking makes for a safer and healthier community. Come join sponsors Rideshare, Branch Street Deli, New Belgium Brewery, Lezyne, Ira’s Bike Shop and the SLO County Bicycle Coalition for this year’s event. All ages are welcome, so grab your bike and head to Branch Street Deli. It’s going to be a blast.
May 17th:
Cycle De Mayo: Come enjoy the outdoors, be active, and have fun with the whole family at this year’s Cycle De Mayo: The Missing Link Event, highlighting the missing bicycle-friendly link between the three cities with group rides for adults from Paso Robles and Atascadero to Templeton. Checkout the BMX Stunt show, learn about bike safety, and eat some wonderful BBQ while listening to local music! Bike decorating, a kid’s bike rodeo, and face painting are just a few of the kid friendly events. 10AM – 4PM. More info at https://www.cycledemayo.com/.
May 30th:
Bike Fashion Show/Annual Party: Open to the whole community, our annual party is always a blast! Coalition members and non-members alike come together for a fantastically fun evening of bikes, food, and bike-related fashion. Food by Mee Heng Low, Beer and Wine from local brewers. Music by DJ Malik. Members $5. Nonmembers $10. Entry includes 1 Free Beverage. 6PM – 9PM at iFixit Headquarters in SLO (1330 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401)
The Bike Coalition and The SLO County Air Pollution Control District are joining forces to present our free Bike Valet at Farmers’ Markets all over the county during Bike Month. Go to slobikelane.org/special-bike-valets-in-may/ for dates and times.
There are lots more events happening during Bike Month, including Bike Breakfasts, Bike to Work Day and Bike to School Day. We’ll post more as the month rolls on. See Rideshare’s full Bike Month calendar here: https://www.rideshare.org/program/bike-month/
The Central Coast is truly special in so many ways. We have great places to bicycle, an abundance of mouthwatering local wines and a fantastic variety of world-class cuisine using locally produced fruits, vegetables, meats and seafood.
However, whether you commute to work, take long distance road rides or bunny hop the trails on your mountain bike, you know that there is still a long way to go to connect our towns, to improve our roads and trails countywide, and to transform SLO County into a more bike friendly place in general.
Formed 14 years ago in 2001, the Bicycle Coalition is always looking for ways to make SLO County an even better place to bike. During Bike Month we’re joining forces with two local bike-friendly businesses, Peloton Cellars and Windows on the Water, to do just that.
Why? Because both of these locally owned businesses actively support our mission to improve the quality of life in SLO County through bicycle advocacy, education and inspiration. Aside from their year-round support for bikes, both of these businesses are taking the opportunity of May’s Meet The Winemaker evening to spread the word about the SLO County Bicycle Coalition.
We invite you to join The Bike Coalition on May 8th from 5 – 7 PM at Windows on The Water in Morro Bay for one of their dependably delicious Meet the Winemaker evenings. Bill and Trish Kesselring of Peloton Cellars will pour their award-winning wines accompanied by a special pairing of Windows on The Water appetizers. Peloton Cellars will also donate 10% of sales from their Triple Ring Pinor Noir during the entire month of May to the Bike Coalition.
SLO County Bicycle Coalition Meet the Winemaker Benefit
WHEN: May 8th, 2015 5PM to Undecided… WHERE: Windows on The Water
699 Embarcadero, Upstairs, Suite 7
Morro Bay, CA 93442
COST: No charge for wine tasting. Appetizers are available for purchase. Reservations are recommended should you decide to stay for dinner. (Yum!)
http://bikeslocounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Employee-Portrait-300.jpg197300coalition2001http://bikeslocounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BSC_RGB_340_TEST1.pngcoalition20012015-04-27 16:35:162015-04-27 16:35:16Meet the Winemaker
One of our favorite Bike Month events that we host is the annual Bike-In Movie!
The 10th annual movie is set for Friday May 30, 2014 at 7:30 pm in Mission Plaza, we hope to see you there. Help us choose this year’s movie by casting your vote below. (Submit button is on the bottom of this post)
We’ll have everything you need to enjoy a movieunder the stars in Mission Plaza! We’ve got the popcorn, hot chocolate and our Bike Valet all set up and ready to go. Bring a blanket and your entire family for an evening of fun!
http://bikeslocounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bike-sketch-bw.jpg9841100coalition2001http://bikeslocounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BSC_RGB_340_TEST1.pngcoalition20012014-03-31 11:11:012014-04-03 09:11:45Vote for the 2014 Bike-In Movie
Each May, SLO County celebrates bicycles with BIKE MONTH. Events are hosted countywide by volunteers like you, and there is money available to make your event amazing!
To apply for money to help host your event, click here. For more information about how to get involved in Bike Month, head to the 2012 Bike Month website. Bike Month is hosted by Rideshare.
http://bikeslocounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BSC_RGB_340_TEST1.png00coalition2001http://bikeslocounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BSC_RGB_340_TEST1.pngcoalition20012012-02-13 11:16:342013-12-03 11:24:28Host a Bike Month Event!
Located in a courtyard in Milan, this show was a side show to the 2010 Milan Design Week. All these bikes are “found” 19th century gems.
If you like stuff like this, be sure to check out what the Bike Lane Galleryis up to during this year’s Bike Month! Bike Month takes place in May throughout San Luis Obispo county:
Come groove to the satisfying sounds of DJ Malik, enjoy tasty food and beverages (beer, wine, cocktails, kombucha, soda) and watch the always fabulous Bike Fashion Show.
featuring hand-made bike-related clothing and accessories created by local makers and designers.
May 1: Bike to Avila Beach Farmers’ Market, 4 PM -8 PM (
during May’s Bike Month and this year marks our 11th Annual! We’ll be showing the wildly popular 
