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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.
PREVIOUS EVENTS & RIDES
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)
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
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
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
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.
Sunday June 2, 11:00 am, Get to Know Your City Ride
Ride to the Wild Side!
We'll meet at 11 am at Doyle Park for refreshments and helmet decorations
& then head out for Child in the Wild!
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.
Sunday, April 21, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Get to Know Your City Slow Ride
This month our ride will take us exploring the many interconnecting creek trails on the westside of town. We'll meet at Prince Memorial Greenway gateway park and ride out from there. Drinks and snacks provided.
Friday, March 29, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Bike-in Movie! @ Arlene Francis Center
Join us for this awesome film telling the stories of six individuals whose lives were transformed by bicycles. With beautiful photography and wonderful music and stories, we know this movie will resonate with all of you. Let's watch it together in a fabulous community space! (Monitored bike parking provided in the parking lot. Free popcorn for the first 50 people to arrive by bike.)
Bikeable Volunteers are giving back to the community by joining Friends of the Prince Memorial Greenway and the Santa Rosa Creeks dept. for their monthly Prince Memorial Greenway volunteer day. Come join us! Please RSVP here so we know how many folks to expect. We'll have hot cider. Feel free to bring your own favorite pair of work gloves if you want to!
Bikeable's Strategy & Planning Meetings
Interested in getting more involved in dreaming, strategizing, and growing our movement?
We have regular meetings to discuss all this and more. Contact BikeableSR@gmail.com to find out more about what we're up to, when we meet, and how you can help!
Other Great Events
Fun and Community! Every Tuesday, 5:45 pm @ Franklin Park -- Weekly Taco Tuesday ride hosted by the North Bay Kruzers and 707 Bike Life.
Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition's Calendar -- Check this out for events in Santa Rosa & beyond!
December 5 & December 12 – Taco Tuesday w/ Free Hot Cider!
Worried that the cold might put a damper on Taco Tuesday fun? We got you covered! Bikeable Santa Rosa will be serving free hot cider at the Taco Tuesday Courthouse Square stop -- around 6:30 or 6:45 pm -- every for the next two Tuesdays in December. We’ll be sharing info about our campaign and giving folks the chance to sign up, too!
Sunday, Dec. 10th, 1:30 pm, Humboldt Park – Tip o’ the Hat Ride!
Join us for our inaugural Tip o’ the Hat Ride! Earlier this year, city transportation staff took the leap and installed a protected bike lane on Armory Drive. We’re getting together to celebrate this first step towards a protected network, and tip our hats to the city! Decorate your helmet or bring a fun, silly, funky, or beloved hat along. We’ll ride along Armory in our hats and then pose for photos. Like our previous rides, this ride will be flat, slow, and under five miles. Riders of all ages and abilities are welcome and there will be time before and after at Humboldt Park for snacks and conversation. Flyer below.
Saturday, Dec. 23rd, 4:00 pm, Juilliard Park – Holiday Light Ride!
It’s the return of the Holiday Light Ride with Santa Rosa Taco Tuesday! If you missed this last year, you have another chance! The route will take us from Julliard Park out to Christmas Tree Lane (near Montgomery Village) and back, with a special stop at Boudin for those who want to grab a bite or a drink.
In August, we're popping up all over town with FREE DRINKS to thank people who have chosen to go by bike, and to share our vision of a truly multi-modal transportation future for Santa Rosa. Hop on your bike and come visit us!
THURSDAY, Aug 3th 4:30 - 6:00 pm
@ Lomitas Ave & Chanate
SATURDAY, Aug 5th 10 am - 12 pm
@ Stony Point & Joe Rodota Trail
MONDAY, Aug 13th 4:30 - 6 pm
@ Humbolt Park, Humbolt & Pacific
(Note -- change of location, this was previously scheduled for SJRC, McConnell & Mendocino Ave)
THURSDAY, Aug 24th 4:30 - 6 pm
@ Sonoma Ave & Farmers Lane
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.