Category Archives: Fundraiser

November 30th, HandleBar Happy Hour: TRiP

For November our #HandleBarHappyHour will be at TRiP  – This venue takes pride in that they strongly support local music and prides themselves in assisting up and coming artists.  They book 30 to 40 acts a week, most of which are local.  So… just like we say “buy local and support local” — including music!  Places like this are indeed what make our community a great place to live, work and play.

5:30-8pm & onward
TRiP: 2101 Lincoln Blvd, SM, 90405 
Calendar Event HERE

Since 2013:  TRiP’s wine list has been comprised of ONLY wines grown locally in the Malibu region. Niiiice!


This months HBHH ties into a Movember fundraising event with one of our own – RideShare Jeff!

The show at TRiP begins at 8pm. Facebook event HERE
This event is to raise money and awareness for men’s health related isses. Featuring Rideshare Jeff, CeyJay, Keith and Scorpion Wolf Shark. $5/door, $4 goes to Movember Foundation, 21+


End of every month we like to get together for fun, and to celebrate all things bike.bike_local_sticker
Always fun, always friendly!
This months venue may not be family friendly.

Socialize, talk bikes, give input ….

If it’s on your way don’t forget to pass the Bike Counter!


Big thank you to last months host El Texate – we had great food and GREAT FUN!

Celebrate #BikeLocalSM, our Buy Local SM businesses, happy hour + new friends at these monthly events!  Learn about upcoming local bike events + find out about and connect with us at SM Spoke… as we visit and introduce you to some of our Buy Local SM businesses.  Eat Local, Drink Local, Buy Local AND Bike Local SM!

 

Insights from Bogota comes to Santa Monica!

Help close out Bike Month with exciting stories by Chris Morfas on his work in Bogota, Colombia, one of the Americas’ Leading Bike & Transit Cities

What happens when a city builds 200 miles of protected bikeways? How did CicLAvia get its name? Lessons from Bogota, Colombia one of the world’s most interesting cities for bicycling and placemaking boasting 5.5 million transit trips and 600,000 bike trips per day!

We will hear about this and more from Chris Morfas who since 2014 has been Senior Advisor to Despacio, a nonprofit based in Bogota, Colombia, a city with rates of transit and bicycle use that are among the highest in the world. Morfas is a longtime transportation reformer, the founding executive director and former Board Chair of the California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike), a senior policy coordinator with the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District. At CalBike, Morfas directed award-winning successes that launched the nation’s strongest Safe Routes to School program, Complete Streets policy, and the innovative Bicycle Transportation Account that funds bike infrastructure like bikeshare and more.

Don’t miss this evening with delightful snacks, delicious Sierra Nevada beer, sweet raffle prizes and exciting tales of travels and transportation from Chris Morfas.

The tickets are on a sliding scale donation and support Santa Monica Spoke and the California Bicycle Coalition. Nobody turned away for lack of funds.

Stay up to date on the event here

Despacio, is an NGO based in Bogota, Colombia that advances sustainable mobility internationally via research, advocacy, and training; its recent publications include robust studies of bicycle and motorcycle use in Latin America. Chris helps Despacio with organizational structure, program development, and outreach. He will regale you with tales of Ciclovia, TransMilenio, and more while carefully avoiding any bragging regarding his much-improved salsa dancing.

Save the Date: Dec 11th for Finish The Ride, Run, Walk ‘N Roll + Cyclocross!

Come Join Finish The Ride,
Run, Walk ‘N Roll + Cyclocross!
Holiday Challenge!

Brought To You By Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) 

Support safe city streets and help end hit and run crimes by taking part in Finish the Ride, Run, Walk ‘N Roll events!! All proceeds will benefit Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE), a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to preventing traffic fatalities, ending hit and run crimes and helping those who have been affected by traffic collisions.

Are You Ready To Take The “Holiday Challenge?”
Finish The Ride, Run, Walk N’ Roll Holiday Challenge 2016

Join Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) and SoCal Cross on Sunday, December 11th for an awesome event for everyone – from beginners to hardcore athletes!  Registration is open RIGHT NOW so register TODAY at www.FinishTheRide.org. USE PROMO CODE SMSPOKE20

FINISH THE RIDE HOLIDAY CHALLENGE EVENTS INCLUDE:ftr2016_email_dec11

  • “Wilshire Law Firm” Rides = 10 Mile Fun Ride, 25 Mile ‘Tis The Season Ride, Holiday Metric-Century
  • Duathlon = 10 Mile Ride + 10K Run
  • Cross Challenge Events = “Cross-Athlon” (10 Mile Ride/10K Run + Cyclocross); “Run-A-Cross” (5K Run + Cyclocross)
  • Run/Walk = 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon
  • 10K Roll = Skateboards, rollerblades, wheelchair athletes, finish on anything with wheels!
  • Timing and medals awarded for ALL events!
  • Cool goodie bag and free t-shirt with registration
  • Great live music and dancing
  • Free festival and safety expo with giveaways, raffles, prizes and activities for kids and adults alike and much more!  Feel free to bring the whole family even the dog!

What’s YOUR Holiday Challenge?
To register for Finish The Ride, Run, Walk N’ Roll Holiday Challenge, click here.
To join the FTR volunteer team, click here.
#FTR #EndHitandRuns #SAFECityStreets

For more information on the event itself, registration questions or other customer service inquiries, e-mail us at register@FinishTheRide.org or call (844) 884-7233 Ext. 801.

Better Bikeways for California

imageIt’s Monday morning and if you’re anything like me, you’re back at work with a list of to-dos to tackle. We have one more very important, yet fun item to add to your list: register for the California Dream Ride.

The California Dream Ride is a scenic, relaxed 285 mile ride from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles October 3rd to 8th. The ride will take you along quiet beach bike paths, skyline ridge roads, and scenic canyons. You’ll make new friends, eat amazing food, and see a whole new side of California.

Half off registration through Saturday, August 20th.

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But don’t delay, spaces are limited!

New Belgium 25 Year Birthday Fundraiser

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New Belgium Brewing in celebration of 25 year Birthday is hosting a party at the Surly Goat in West Hollywood.

We are honored they have chosen Santa Monica Spoke / LACBC as the beneficiary of the event!

Event is 6pm to 2am. Percentage of New Belgium Brewing sales donated to Santa Monica Spoke.