Concerts in the Park

Bike Valet at Sports Night in SLO

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As part of this year’s SLO International Film Festival, we’ll be providing Bike Valet at the new “Sports Night in SLO“… Three films will be shown: Surf, Bikes and Snow! We hope to see you there for these great films at the Fremont Theatre.

When: Thursday March 8, 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Where: Fremont Theater, SLO (map)
Why: Get a $5 off coupon code for your Coalition membership when you park your bike at the Bike Valet!

3 Minute Gaps (bike)

The Art of Flight (snow)

Finnsurf (surf)

For even more info, and to buy tickets, visit the SLOIFF site.

2012 General Meeting

Mark your calendars for our first ever General Meeting. We’ll present our 2011 Annual Report, share the incredible things we accomplished last year, what we have planned for 2012, introduce our new board members, and a few surprises too!

This is a great opportunity to meet other Coalition supporters, bring a friend to introduce them to our wonderful bicycle community, learn what we’ve been up to, and hear updates on what’s ahead.

When: Wednesday February 22, 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Where: SLO Public Library, Community Room, 995 Palm Street, SLO (map)

We hope to see you there, it’s going to be a great venue to share how much we accomplished last year, and the momentum we have going into 2012 to make it even better!

Anyone & everyone is welcome to join us, the more the merrier as we share what the Coalition does to make SLO County even better for bicycles. Find further details and invite others on our Facebook page here.

Host a Bike Month Event!

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!

The Coalition hosts events like the Bike-In Movie, Cote de Tolosa Velo Challenge, Kidical Mass, tons of Bike Ed Workshops, Bike to School days, Bike Breakfasts, and many MANY more! Join the fun, host an event in your neighborhood, the possibilities are endless and your help is always welcome.

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.

Bike Kitchen Garage Sale

We’re cleaning out the garage for spring and will be selling a whole bunch of our extra parts in order to help get organized.

It’s the perfect place to get old wheels, frames and parts for your next project, no matter what it is!

When: Saturday January 28th, 9:00am – 12:00pm

Where: 861 Pepper St, SLO (map)

Come on down. Bring a friend. Get some bicycle parts.

Tools for Schools Meeting

Rideshare is hosting a free Safe Routes to School Resource meeting for anyone who wants to know the Tools for Schools.  The workshop is ideal for current School Champions and new volunteers who want to bring programs to their school. At the meeting you will:

  • Receive information on free local resources to boost your Safe Routes to School Program, including mini-grants, support and more!
  • Learn about other programs in SLO County
  • Get your specific questions answered

When: Tuesday, February 7 2012, 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Where: Community Room at the SLO Library, 995 Palm St, SLO (map)

This is a great chance to bring Safe Routes to Schools programs to your school, allowing our kids a safer, healthier way to get to school.

Advocacy Alert

Do You Have Bicycle & Transit Requests?

Each year, the SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG)  solicits requests for new and/or expanded bicycle, pedestrian and transit services. This is your chance to have your voice heard as SLO County continues to plan for future projects and programs.

WHO: YOU! (or any resident of SLO County)

HOW:

  • Submit a request online, due by February 8th
  • Submit your request by mail:
    • Attn: Tim Gillham
    • 1114 Marsh St
    • San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Join us at the public hearing, February 1st at 8:30am at the Board of Supervisor’s Chambers at 1055 Monterey St in SLO (map)

We encourage your to share your ideas, in person or online! This is a great opportunity to let our local decision makers know what projects/ideas are important to you, so we can all help make SLO County a better place to live.

More information can be found on the SLOCOG website.

Bicycle Dreams February 9

We’re hosting a screening of Bicycle Dreams, an amazing movie about the Race Across America, a 3000 mile race across the country in just ten days. We’ll be screening the movie at the Palm Theatre in SLO, and a portion of your ticket purchase goes to the Coalition!

When: Thursday February 9th, 7:00 pm

Where: Palm Theatre, 817 Palm St, San Luis Obispo (map)

How: Purchase tickets online ($11) or at Coalition Headquarters ($10) (map) to avoid the service fee.

We’ll see you there, tell your friends!

Bicycle Dreams Movie Showing

The Coalition is hosting a screening of Bicycle Dreams, an amazing movie about the Race Across America, a 3000 mile racel across the country in just ten days. We’ll be screening the movie at the Palm Theatre in SLO, and receiving a portion of the ticket sales!

What: Bicycle Dreams Movie Screening

When: Thursday February 9th, 7:00 pm

Where: Palm Theatre, 817 Palm St, San Luis Obispo (map)

How: Purchase tickets online ($11) or at Coalition Headquarters ($10) (map) to avoid the service fee.

It’s sure to be a great movie showing, one that will get you fired up about riding your bike! View the trailer here:

We’ll see you there, tell your friends!