We are again coordinating with local partners for this next monthly Learn to #RideBreeze & Community Ride.
Class is open to current and prospective Breeze members.
You’ll learn how to use the Breeze bike share system, including checking out, locking, flexibility of “out of station†and “hold†features, multiple bike check out on one account and more! We’ll then take a short tour of Santa Monica bike infrastructure to demonstrate how some of these features work and can be used. You’ll also learn basic bike safety tips and Rules of the Road to help reduce conflicts and keep your rides SAFE & FUN — all while enjoying the community and connecting with Bike Local businesses. Surely to be a day of fun and excitement. At this months event we will visit and get a short tour of the Virginia Ave Park Farmers Market.
Registration is FREE but required — Please click here to RSVP today! Attendees must be 16* or over (*under 18 must accompanied by parent or guardian and wear a helmet) You will be sent registration and event information.
Already a Breeze Member? Plan to BRING A FRIEND and earn bonuses!
We had such a blast with Countri Bike’s Jeffrey Tanenhaus yesterday!
We met at 26th & Broadway, Hulu headquarters at the Colorado Center Park to ride with Jeffrey on the last leg of his cross country journey through Santa Monica to the finish line and the end of Route 66 at the top of the Santa Monica Pier. The energetic happy group rode on Broadway with SO MANY Breeze Bikes — and picking up more along the way!
We had a super fun finish line ribbon cutting with press, photographers and a great crowd enjoying the festivities. Jeffrey is always saying he’s met SO MANY wonderful people on his journey across the US — but nothing like this fun event that brought such a crowd — including folks from near and far that came out to help us celebrate the finish line of Jeffrey’s wonderful tour.
We will have the photo gallery up soon, Including riding through the finish line!
For now enjoy the video of smiles, bikes, NYC & SM Bike Share all together having a great ride.
We are planning to welcome Jeffrey to the West Coast with a ride along the last leg of his journey with City of Santa Monica’s own Breeze Bike Share, presented by Hulu. Together we will ride with Jeffrey from Colorado Center Park to the Santa Monica Pier. There we will celebrate the end of his journey with a finish line ribbon cutting (3:00pm) at the iconic end of Route 66 atop of the Santa Monica Pier followed by a Handlebar Happy Hour at Ristorante al Mare.
Though none would argue a public bike share bike is inteneded or would be most people’s choice for a long-distance bike ride, Jeffrey decided to ride the bike that had given him so much joy commuting to work and for his daily errands in New York City – promoting the versatility and benefits of healthy, active transportation and contributing to a less congested and more vibrant city.
“I hope to inspire you to make some changes in your own life to gain a little more happiness or see the city in a new way. Bike commuting did that for me.”
Jeffrey Tanenhaus
Join us for our Handlebar Happy Hour Holiday Edition, Family friendly event.
Drop by and enjoy great company, drinks, food and lively conversation as we celebrate some of our victories and close out 2015.
We bid a sad good bye to our friend Aimee from the BBB and look forward to planning some visits up north to visit her.
Join Adventure Cycling Association for their regional gatherings in Santa Monica. Adventure Cycling director Jim Sayer will be on hand to talk about the latest in national, and global, bike travel news, including: cool new bike routes all over North America (such as the new Bicycle Route 66 and the forthcoming Texas Hill Country and Chicago-NYC routes), bike overnights, the U.S. Bicycle Route System, partnerships with Amtrak and the National Park Service to promote cycling, national and state advocacy efforts, and big plans for Adventure Cycling’s 40th anniversary in 2016. You’ll also enjoy some beautiful imagery of bike adventures from around the planet. There will be refreshments and a chance to hob-nob with Jim,  the peeps at Santa Monica Spoke and fellow cyclists. Please join us and bring a friend!
You can still RSVP and invite your friends – Please RSVP@SMSpoke.org so we have enough goodies and snacks to go around.
We are marinating up some Sangria, and have some brews and snacks to enjoy while mingling and enjoying Jim’s exciting updates and beautiful imagery of bike adventures from around the planet. Please join us and bring a friend!
We are really happy to have gotten some SUPER gifts from local partners to RAFFLE off including a few copies of 50 Places to Bike Before You Die.
Hosted by Santa Monica Spoke & Breeze Bike Share
with generous sponsorship from our friends at Pocrass & De Los Reyes To volunteer for the event please click HERE
Check out Santa Monica’s NEWÂ Breeze Bike Share System – See how the system works and take a test ride!
Some logistics – — Entrance is at the BACK of the building. Bike parking: We’ll have racks inside the venue for you. Car parking: Check signs as many streets have residential parking restrictions. Colorado Ave and south of the Expo Station are your first best options.
Other events on the tour
Pasadena When: Monday, December 7 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Pasadena Central Library, Donald R. Wright Auditorium
The library has requested that we not use their parking lot. Biking encouraged! If you’re willing to help with snacks, contact Beth at (406) 532-2751
Irvine
When: Wednesday, December 9 from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. Where: University Community Park (UCP), Room 2, 1 Beech Tree Ln., Irvine, CA 92612 (see map here) If you’re willing to help with snacks and drinks, contact Beth at (406)532-2751 or bpetersen@adventurecycling.org.
