Santa Cruz County Bicycle Organizations
Rich in culture and natural resources, Santa Cruz County is also rich in organizations fostering a vibrant cycling community.
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The City of Santa Cruz: The City of Santa Cruz has many great bicycling-focused plans and projects. Be sure to check out the Santa Cruz City Schools Complete Streets Master Plan to see the plans to make our schools safer and more accessible. |
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Bike Santa Cruz County: Since 1991, Bike Santa Cruz County has been a leading bike advocacy organization (formerly People Power). |
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Green Ways to School: A teen education program that promotes active transportation to students. |
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Santa Cruz County Friends of the Rail & Trail (FORT): FORT advocates and supports the proposed 32-mile Rail Trail from Davenport to Watsonville. |
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The Bike Church: A community bike shop where people can learn how to fix their own bike. |
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Community Traffic Safety Coalition: The Coalition provides education, resources and classes to promote safe cycling. |
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Project Bike Tech: Provides bike mechanic education and hands-on skill training to high school students. |
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Santa Cruz County Cycling Club: The Club provides group rides for all skill levels and hosts the annual Santa Cruz Mountain Challenge. |
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Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz: Promotes and creates opportunities for mountain biking in Santa Cruz County. |
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UCSC Transportation And Parking Services (TAPS): TAPS provides transportation services at UCSC and provides bicycle resources and education through their bicycle program. |
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Open Streets Santa Cruz County: Organizes pop-up street events for people to enjoy a safe and car-free environment. |
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Trips for Kids Santa Cruz: Provides free training and services for kids to mountain bike. |
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Cyclists for Cultural Exchange: Promotes peace and friendship through cycling-related events and provides local and international grants from proceeds of their annual Strawberry Fields Forever benefit ride. |
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El Bike Shack Watsonville: A tool cooperative that provides tools and education to empower people to fix their own bikes. |
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Bike Light Foundation: Promotes safe night cycling and distributes bike lights to those in need. |
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The Cabrillo Bike Co-op: A student-run tool and repair cooperative |