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Blessing of the Bicycles 2019

The Blessing of the Bicycles is an opportunity for the community to recognize the advantages of taking alternative transportation to work.  In previous years Good Sam had clergy from various faiths (Episcopalian, Catholic, Buddhist, Jewish and Islam) sprinkle holy water, pray and chant as bicyclists received blessings.  Bicyclists came from as far away as the Channel Islands as well as the local LA bicycle messenger contingency.  In addition, the LA Bicycle Coalition, MTA, REI and other companies set up booths at the event.  Present in events include Eric Garcetti, Tom LaBonge, Governor’s office, Senator Cedillo, Assemblyman Fabian Nunez and other elected officials.

SOME OF THE DAY’S EVENT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

  • Blessings from The Rev. Michael S. Bell to cyclists to continue their safe ride to and from work.
  • Rev. Bell to read a specially selected biblical passage.
  • Representatives from various faiths (Episcopalian, Catholic, Buddhist, Jewish and Islam) impart their blessings.
  • Moment of silence honoring cyclists who have suffered from bicycling collisions.

Orchestra Santa Monica: Bohemian Rhapsodies Concert

Orchestra Santa Monica Presents its ”Bohemian Rhapsodies” Concert Sunday, May 26, 2019


New music director, Roger Kalia, will be presenting a wonderful program of works by Kodaly, Shostakovich, and Dvorak as well as featuring cello soloist Eric Byers. 

Santa Monica Spoke and our cycling community are invited to to attend this performance and a special offer saving $5-$10 per ticket.
Click HERE to access this special on-line-only ticket offer.

During Bike Month events we can be giving away 4 complimentary tickets to this concert – courtesy of Santa Monica Orchestra

Count down to Bike Week: Bike to Work Day and Bike From Work HandleBar Happy Hour – May 16th!!

Next Tuesday May 14th for the fourth year running, Santa Monica Mayor and City Council Officially Proclaim May as Bike Month in Santa Monica! We hope you will join us! Info is HERE

See our Local Bike Month Map for all the morning Bike to Work Day Pitstops in Santa Monica and the Metro LA Map for Pitstops all over LA County!

So happy to have BikeMS join us and sponsor appetizers at our Annual Bike From Work #HBHH – this year at Tiato. See the event info HERE

Happy National Bike to School Day

About Bike to School Day

The first-ever National Bike to School Day took place on May 9, 2012, in coordination with the League of American Bicyclists’ National Bike Month. Almost 1,000 local events in 49 states and the District of Columbia joined together to encourage children to safely bicycle or walk to school.

The event builds on the popularity of Walk to School Day, which is celebrated across the country – and the world – each October. Many communities and schools have been holding spring walk and bicycle to school events for years. National Bike to School Day provides an opportunity for schools across the country to join together to celebrate and to build off of the energy of National Bike Month.

Camp Coffee

Ballona Creek Camp Coffee – Now Every Friday – 7am
– BYO coffee & share breakfast outdoors!   Coffee Outside

Camp coffee gatherings add adventure to everyday routines! For us it’s #BallonaCreekCampCoffee! We meet off of Poseur Bridge in between MDR and Playa. Here’s location and our route.

The best part of waking up… Is #‎coffeeoutside in your cup! Join us for #‎ballonacreekcampcoffee

Special Bike Week Edition: May 16th on the jetty we will be cooking breakfast food to share too! Join the Fun. Questions?

Bring the stuff to BYO “brew you own” or just bring a full cup of your own morning beverage with you 🙂 Search Instagram for lots of photos,  #‎ballonacreekcampcoffee.
If you’re on the east side look up with #‎larivercampcoffee on Wednesdays!