Events

Saturday, May 10 2:00 pm – Bike In Block Party!

Old Courthouse Square

Celebrate Bike to Wherever Month and recognize everyone who walks, bikes, rolls, and rides public transit in the City! The block party will be held on 4th Street, closed to vehicles - open to people, between Mendocino Avenue and B Street. 

Live music begins at 2:30 p.m. with SR Youth Marimba, followed at 4pm by Rascauches, a cumbia barn band from Sonoma County, and to close out the night at 5:30 p.m. Late for the Train, a nationally recognized indie-folk string quartet rooted in American folk and bluegrass music will take the stage.

Free family-friendly activities & bike parking. Beer, sparkling water, and juice box sales benefiting the Latino Service providers. 

This event is funded in part by GoSonoma.

Saturday, Apr 26 10:00 am – Sebastopol Family Bike Workshop 

Sebastopol Independent Charter School (1111 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol)

The Sebastopol Charter School is hosting a Family Bicycling Workshop on Saturday, April 26th, from 10 am to 12:30 pm! Join the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition’s certified safety instructors for a free and fun workshop for parents and kids! More information available in the registration link. Free! Registration required.

Thursday, Apr 24 5:00-7:00 pm – SRJC Climate Action Night 

Bertolini Student Center (1501 Mendocino Ave)

Hey guys! Remember climate change? It’s still happening and still a problem! But each of us can be part of the solution and have fun doing so. For Earth Week this year, join Bikeable Santa Rosa at SRJC’s Climate Action Night. Bikeable will be there with free stickers for anyone who rides their bikes!

Wednesday, Apr 23 5:30-7 pm – Petaluma Bike Commuting Clinic 

Keller Street CoWork (140 Keller St, Petaluma)

Don’t worry, Petaluma friends, there’s a bike commuting clinic for you, too! Want a little extra guidance to make sure you’re ready for May’s Bike to Wherever month? The Bike Coalition has got you covered. Pick up helpful tips from experts and meet other folks in the community who will be joining you on the streets. Details in the registration link. Free! Registration required.

PREVIOUS EVENTS & RIDES

Saturday, Apr 19 9:00 am – Family Fondo Ride 

Windsor Town Green

The legendary GranFondo race is coming to Sonoma County this month, and serious road cyclists are getting in gear. We are thrilled that the event organizers have asked the Taco Tuesday gang to lead the Family Fondo – a family-friendly bike cruise – the morning of the race. It will be a flat, 8-mile slow roll, ending at the Town Green for an epic festival to celebrate the riders finishing the race. Decorate your bikes for spring, and bring your peeps and bunny ears! Free!

Saturday, Apr 12 10:00-12:00 – Southeast Greenway Walk 

Franquette btwn Hoen & Mayette

It’s a beautiful time of year to tour the Southeast Greenway! This 2-mile stretch of land will one day host a much needed safe East-West bike route to Spring Lake. To see the property up close and learn more about the project’s progress join SE Greenway volunteers on a pleasant morning walk! Register here.

Wednesday, Apr 9 5:30-7 pm – Santa Rosa Bike Commuting Clinic, Hosted by SCBC

SCBC Office (499 Humboldt St)

Want a little extra guidance to make sure you’re ready for May’s Bike to Wherever month? The Bike Coalition has got you covered. Pick up helpful tips from experts and meet other folks in the community who will be joining you on the streets. Details in the registration link. Free! Registration required.

Sunday, Apr 6 10:00-11:30 am – Intro to Redwood Bikeshare 

Old Courthouse Square

Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition is partnering with Redwood Bikeshare to provide an introduction to Sonoma County's first e-bike sharing program! Participants will receive a free one-month pass (please note that you must attend the class in order to receive this benefit). Free! Registration required.

SUNDAY, Mar 30, 10 am – BikeableSR’s New Leaf Ride

Corner of Spencer Ave and McDonald Ave

Bikeable’s Get-to-Know-Your-City rides are back from winter hibernation, just in time to enjoy all the new leaves of spring! Join us for a family-friendly, delightful tour of the "guerilla-planted" trees and plants in Santa Rosa. Enjoy the work of neighbors and community organizers who banded together over the years with the goal of providing a better tree canopy in our neighborhoods for shade and beauty. We’ll also visit areas where more work needs to be done. Snacks provided. Bring your own water. 

Saturday, Mar 15, 11 am – 3:30 pm – SCBC Advocacy Summit

Sonoma Land Trust (822 5th Street)

The Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition is hosting its second Advocacy Summit focusing on how active transportation plans move from vision to reality, and the need for community members to stay involved in the process. This is super great timing since, in 2025, every city in Sonoma County will adopt new long-term plans guiding the creation of their bicycle and pedestrian networks. Now we need to turn those plans into reality! ($35.00, lunch provided, Register Here)

Friday, Mar 14, 4-6 pm – South Santa Rosa CBTP Pop-Up

Lola’s Market (1680 Petaluma Hill Road)

SCTA and its partners are hosting a pop-up tabling event to gather input to inform a Community-Based Transportation Plan for South Santa Rosa. There will be study area maps and project team members on hand to hear residents’ transportation concerns and improvement ideas. Stop by and add your voice!

Saturday, Mar 8, 10–11:30 am – Intro to Redwood Bikeshare

SOMO Village (1100 Valley Horse Drive, Rohnert Park)

Our allies at Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition are offering a fun introduction to the new Redwood Bikeshare program that is rolling out in cities up and down the SMART line. In this class, participants will learn how to use the bikeshare system and its smartphone app, and practice adjusting and riding the bikes. The experience will include a short ride around the neighborhood and to other nearby bikeshare stations. (FREE, Register Here)

Saturday, Mar 8, 10 am – 12 pm – Southeast Greenway Walk

Santa Rosa

Join our allies at the Southeast Greenway Campaign for a walk along the 2-mile SE Greenway property. During this informational walk, volunteers will show you the natural beauty and features of the property. You’ll also learn about the planning process that is getting started now that the property has been acquired by the city, including where features such as trails, bike paths, community gardens, and mixed-use housing might go. (FREE, Register Here)

Saturday, Feb 22, 2pm – Come to Our February Happy Hour!

Shady Oak Brewing (420 1st Street)

Thursday, Feb 20, 4:00-6:00pm – Attend the Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting

Municipal Service Center South (69 Stony Circle), Conference Room 5

This month, the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Board will discuss an update on Phase 2 of the Steele Lane road diet study and review the list of projects to be funded by TDA grant funds.

Sunday, January 26, 2pm – Ride & Celebrate Mitote

Old Courthouse Square

Meet at Courthouse Square at 2 for a leisurely ride around Santa Rosa, ending at Mitote Food Park around 4pm.

Saturday, Jan 11, 3-5pm – Strategy Session & Happy Hour

Shady Oak Brewing Company (420 1st Street)

Wanna be part of the Bikeable fun in 2025? Help plan rides, cook up fun strategies, and generally spread the joy.

Saturday, Dec 20, 5pm – Petaluma Holiday Lighted Bike Ride

Petaluma Community Center (320 N. McDowell Blvd, at Lucchesi Park)

If the Santa Rosa bike ride wasn’t enough for you, head on down to Petaluma for their holiday lights parade the following weekend. Free! They are requesting registration here.

Saturday, Dec 14, 4pm – Santa Rosa Holiday Lights Ride

Juilliard Park  (227 Santa Rosa Ave)

Join us for a slow ride through some of the most fantastically lit holiday streets in the Downtown and Montgomery Village neighborhoods. We’ll stop on Walnut Street and Christmas Tree Lane, and make a dinner stop at Boudin Bakery. Bikeable will be serving up free hot cider and candy canes. Meet up at 4:00 pm, pedals up at 5:00. Free!

Tuesday, Dec 10, 5:30 pm – Taco Tuesday Ugly Sweater Ride

North Mendocino Parking Lot (550 Silva Ave)

Pedals up at 6:00 pm. All riders welcome! Hideous sweater recommended but not required. Additional details here. Free!

Tuesday, Nov 26, 6:15–7:00pm – Free Holiday Hot Cider @ Taco Tuesday Rest Stop

Old Courthouse Square

Bikeable Santa Rosa will provide free hot cider as a thanks to all the riders who make Santa Rosa such a wonderful place to be. You deserve a cozy cup to warm your soul as we make the transition to winter! Come join us.

Saturday, Nov 9, 2:00 – 8:00 pm – WinterBlast Festival

South of A street (SOFA) District

Celebrate the creative spirit of Santa Rosa and its SOFA Arts District, featuring local art, live music, food vendors, and the quintessential sofa parade. It’s a helluva good time! And it’s the 20th year! Details here.

Saturday, Nov 9, 1:00 – 4:00 pm – Santa Rosa Repair Fair

Sonoma County Central Library (211 E Street)

Got a bike (or a lamp, or a toaster, etc.) that needs repair? Bring it on down to the Central Library for free fix-it help. Register your item in advance to help secure a spot. Hosted by Reuse Alliance.

Saturday, Nov 2, 10:00am –  AIA Redwood Empire Downtown Bike Tour

Juilliard Park, South A St. Sculpture

The American Institute of Architects, Redwood Empire Chapter is hosting another informative, family-friendly, 6-mile bike ride, centered on the architecture and history of downtown Santa Rosa! There are two opportunities to take this guided bike tour: Saturday 10/26 and Saturday 11/2. Registration required: register here. 

Tuesday, Oct 29, 5:30pm – Taco Tuesday Halloween Ride

Costumes recommended by not required! This ride is not to be missed! Check the Facebook page for updates and additional info. FREE.

Saturday, Oct 26, 10:00am –  AIA Redwood Empire Downtown Bike Tour

Juilliard Park, South A St. Sculpture

The American Institute of Architects, Redwood Empire Chapter is hosting another informative, family-friendly, 6-mile bike ride, centered on the architecture and history of downtown Santa Rosa! There are two opportunities to take this guided bike tour: Saturday 10/26 and Saturday 11/2. Registration required: register here. 

Monday, Oct 21, 7-9pm – SR YIMBY District 5 Candidate Forum

CoLAB (427 Mendocino Ave)

Join Santa Rosa YIMBY for discussions with Caroline Bañuelos and Jeremy Newton, the two candidates for Santa Rosa City Council District 5! Each candidate will visit one at a time starting at 7pm. This is a great opportunity to listen and learn from the city's future leadership. FREE. RSVP here.

Tuesday, October 15, 6 - 8 pm – Virtual ATP Workshop

Zoom Meeting

Did you miss the in-person input session listed above? No worries, you can hop on this Zoom call. Learn about what the city is planning and give your input! FREE.

Zoom details here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/244686566993

Webinar ID: 244 686 566 993

Passcode: zxPXGV

Dial-In: +1 669 444 9171

Thursday, Oct 10, 4-6pm  - Green Living Fair

Santa Rosa Junior College (1501 Mendocino Ave)

Join the SRJC community for the 2nd annual Green Living Fair! The Fashion Studies Department will be setting up a Mending Bar to help folks to fix, mend, and repair their clothing to extend its life. Also, the Fashion Club will be running the clothing swap. Recology will be offering FREE bike repair. Open to the public. FREE.

Wed, Oct 9 – International Walk & Roll to School Day

Are you planning a BIKE TRAIN for your school for Oct 9th? If so, you can send us the details (bikeablesr@gmail.com) and we'll advertise them on our socials so other interested parents and supportive community members can find you! More information about how to get involved available here. FREE.

Tuesday, Oct 8, 6-8pm – ATP Pop-Up During Taco Tuesday

Mitote Food Park (665 Sebastopol Road)

Want to see what routes are included in the draft version of Santa Rosa’s Active Transportation Plan? You can find out in person at Mitote Food Park on Tuesday, Oct 8, 6-8pm. (Want to ride to this event with 200+ other people? Consider joining the Taco Tuesday ride that week!) FREE.

Saturday, Oct 5, 2-4 pm – Transportation Futures Visioning Session

FREE childcare, FREE snacks, FREE raffle, and the chance to build a future in which all Sonoma County residents can get around safely, affordably, and hassle-free. Your perspective is needed! Join us!

Saturday, Oct 5, 12 noon – 3rd Annual Poker Run Ride

Juliard Park (227 Santa Rosa Ave)

Want to help celebrate Juan Chavez’s birthday? Want to have fun on bikes while raising money for a good cause? Join the North Bay Kruzers for this annual poker run ride. Adults only. Small donation.

Saturday, Oct 5, morning – Women on Wheels Bike Ride

Sebastopol Center for the Arts (282 S High St, Sebastopol)

The Santa Rosa Cycling Club and Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition are hosting this great road ride to celebrate women’s empowerment. With 100K, 50K, and a short Family Ride option you can pick the ride that works best for you and your fam! Register by October 1!

Wed, Oct 2, 6-8pm – Highway 12 & Fulton Plan Public Meeting

Zoom Meeting

Caltrans has short-term and long-term plans for the intersection of Highway 12 and Fulton Road. Find out more about what they’re thinking and let them know that you support connected and protected bike routes through the project area.

Zoom details here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82686813262

Webinar ID: 826 8681 3262

Dial-In: +1 669 444 9171

Spanish interpretation will be available.

Habrá interpretación en español disponible.

Sept 30 – Oct 6, all day everyday – Week Without Driving

Bikeable has joined other community groups and transit orgs to participate in this year’s national Week Without Driving. We are calling on elected officials to try living in their jurisdictions for one week without driving to test out how well the transportation infrastructure works for those who cannot drive. You can join the challenge in solidarity for the whole week, or just one day. Sign up here.

Thursday, May 16, 5:00 – 8:00 pm 

Bike-In Block Party!

Help us take over 4th Street downtown and celebrate the end of work on Bay Area Bike to Work Day. Enjoy local music, good company, food, drinks, family activities, and more. Open to everyone! Additional details here.

Saturday, Nov 2, 10:00am –  AIA Redwood Empire Downtown Bike Tour

Juilliard Park, South A St. Sculpture

The American Institute of Architects, Redwood Empire Chapter is hosting another informative, family-friendly, 6-mile bike ride, centered on the architecture and history of downtown Santa Rosa! There are two opportunities to take this guided bike tour: Saturday 10/26 and Saturday 11/2. Registration required: register here.