Monthly Archives: May 2016

Bike Month Proclamation Santa Monica City Council

The City of Santa Monica will be formally recognizing May as National Bike Month at our next City Council meeting Tuesay May 10th at City Hall

As a Silver Level Bike Friendly Community, this is positive reminder of the important contribution that biking holds for mobility, sustainablilty and the health and well being of our city, its residents and visitors.
We would love for you to join us for the presentation 6:30pm Tuesday at City Hall.

Join us at City Hall to receive the proclamation!
2nd Floor Council Chambers at 6:30pm
event here  on facebook here

City Hall Green Lanes

Need Support for our Local Climate Riders by Friday!

Can you Support our Local Santa Monica Spoke / Team LACBC Climate Riders?

Can you help them to reach their goals and ride for the cause to have a positive impact on climate change and support the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition and Santa Monica Spoke’s work to make the Local & LA region a healthy, safe and fun place to walk and ride a bike.
Click their names to go to their fundraising pages.

      Nicole Rostoker                                            Joni Yung 

Bike Week LA: Monday, May 16th

3rd Annual Bike Week Meatless Monday Fundraiser at the Veggie Grill SM,
Go anytime during the day – or Ride with us to Dinner & Beverages!
ALL DAY: Veggie Grill Donates 33% of receipts* when you mention SANTA MONICA SPOKE when ordering!!

logoEat anytime during the day Monday the 19th or join SM Spoke for a ride to dinner at a favorite local eatery, the Veggie Grill! Lock up at the great sidewalk bike corral out front and enjoy a meal and yummy treats. Veggie Grill will donate 33% of all receipts* when customers mention Santa Monica Spoke all day!
We’ll also be there to help you join the Nation Bike Challenge or log your miles!

FEEDER RIDE; We’ll meet at 5:30 and roll out at 6pm from the Colorado Center Park (the park at the SW corner of 26th and Broadway, across from Helen’s Cycles). Short ride to work up an appetite over to the Veggie Grill, 2025 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica. Ride with us or join us there!

Join the National Bike Challenge: Ride for team BIKE SANTA MONICA

Santa Monica Spoke

Show the flyer or mention us when you order!

*33% of receipts is calculated before tax

Handlebar Happy Hour: The Craftsman, May 12th

Celebrate Bike Month and Breeze Bike Share SIX Month Anniversary since launch!!  Special Breeze Giveaways!

Breeze invitation launch

Now 6 Months after Launch November 12th!

Come celebrate all things bike. socialize, talk bikes, give input ….
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Log miles over smiles and learn how to join the Nation Bike Challenge and ride for Team Bike Santa Monica! 
Learn about all the great events for Bike Month and Bike to Work Week

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This month we visit Buy Localism Most Loved SM Happy Hour Finalist each week.
This week we visit The Craftsman Bar and Kitchen, downtown – 119 Broadway


Day:    Thursday
Date:   May 12th
Time:  5:30-8:00pm

CARLESS in LA: one woman’s car-free trek thru Los Angeles

Movie Screening: CARLESS in LA

Carefree in LA

In celebration of METRO’s new Expo 2 line to Santa Monica + Bike Month You are cordially invited to the premiere of the feature documentary

CARLESS in LA: one woman’s car-free trek thru Los Angeles

DATE: Wednesday, May 25th 2016
TIME: Doors 6:30 PM, screening 7:00 PM, Reception to follow
PLACE: Laemmle Monica Film Center, 1332 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Panelist and Q&A Discussion to follow featuring Diego Cardoso of METRO; Jonathan Parfrey of CicLAvia; Aaron Paley formerly of CicLAvia; Cynthia Rose Director Santa Monica Spoke and filmmaker Katie Rogers

PLEASE NOTE: This is a private screening with limited seating. RSVP to KatieRogers777@gmail.com with your name and email to ensure your seat.

We are organizing a group ride that will likely meet at the 17th Street Expo Station and ride to the Laemmle for the show!
Group ride info will be updated in future post and on the EVENT PAGE HERE

Join the National Bike Challenge: Ride for team BIKE SANTA MONICA