svbc events
Volunteers needed to help with Sunnyvale Centennial Historical Bike Tour
May 09, 2012Come cruise the sunny streets of Sunnyvale and learn its history on the family friendly Sunnyvale Centennial Historical Bike Tour! Presented by the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, the tour is on Sunday, August 26, 2012 from 8:30am to 11:30am starting and ending at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum. There is a 15 mile southern route, an 8 mile northern route, and a scavenger hunt challenge... read the whole note.
Membership Advisory Committee Meeting
Apr 20, 2012The Membership Committee is an advisory committee only, but its recommendations are heavily relied upon by the Board of Directors and the Executive Director to make decisions regarding their efforts to increase the number of members and members' level of engagement in SVBC's work. You can read the committee charter here.
Members of the committee must be available to meet on the second... read the whole note.
Another year, not just another summit
Apr 19, 2012I somehow got roped into organizing the Silicon Valley Bike Advocacy Summit for the second year, and I have to say - things went pretty well! I couldn't have possibly done it myself, though. This year I was blessed with a committee and a co-host. So, many many many thanks go to Stanford Hospital & Clinics for partnering with us on the event, and a world of thanks to Ellen, Ariadne, Cindy,... read the whole note.
Bike to Work Day membership drive and drawing
Apr 19, 2012Bike to Work Day is just around the corner, which means it's time for another no-holds-barred SVBC membership drive drawing! Everybody who joins SVBC or renews their SVBC membership between April 1 and May 31 will be entered into a drawing to win fabulous prizes, including bike gear, apparel, and our grand prize - a new bike!
Click here to join or renew now! You'll be adding to SVBC's... read the whole note.
Grand Boulevard Initiative: Mountain View Walk the Talk forum
Apr 19, 2012Decades ago, a young city planner named Michael Freedman helped design a new vision for downtown Mountain View. Through his efforts, Castro Street went through a successful transformation with safer sidewalks and bustling cafes and street corners. Can we imagine the same thing happening to El Camino Real?
Click here to register for this event.
Join Greenbelt Alliance and partners... read the whole note.
Maker Faire Volunteers Needed for Bike Parking
Apr 13, 2012Maker Faire is a gigantic exhibition of do-it-yourself crafting, building, and exploring in San Mateo. Those who arrive to the Faire by bike get free valet bike parking plus a $5 discount on the ticket price and you don't have to park out in the boonies. Cycling is a very popular way to get to the Faire. SVBC has been providing valet bike parking for the last few years, and 2012 will be no... read the whole note.
Bike Away From Work Bash
Apr 13, 2012Celebrate your ride at our Bike to Work Day blowout bash! After your car-free commute, come party with Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition in the gleaming San José City Hall Rotunda hosted by the Department of Transportation. Grab your bike and book it to our Bike Away From Work Bash for food, beer, and live music. Dress smart - get decked out in your hottest bike commuter style and show everyone... read the whole note.
Bike to Work Day Posters
Apr 10, 2012Our 2012 Bike to Work Day poster is ready to be seen and help spread the word about Bike to Work Day! Download a copy and hang it in your cubicle wall, above the water cooler, in the break room, around campus, at a parking lot, in the elevator, over the sink, or on your living room wall… anywhere and everywhere will do. Be creative. And feel free to post pictures if you're proud of your... read the whole note.
Volunteers get busy and fast
Apr 05, 2012We had a room packed full of amazing volunteers last night as we stuffed envelopes full of Bike to Work Day information for employers. I blinked and before I knew it, they were all done; they were finished in record time! A great time was had by all, thanks to an ample supply of burritos and candy. We hope to see everyone again, and more, at our Bike to Work Day bag stuffing party on May 5 at... read the whole note.
Bike to Work Day
Apr 05, 2012It's Bike to Work Day! Get out of that car, throw a leg over that 21-speed mountain bike you used to get to class in college, and join tens of thousands of Bay Area residents as they pedal to work!
Get all the information you need at http://bikesiliconvalley.org/btwd