Santa Cruz County Bicycle Organizations

Rich in culture and natural resources, Santa Cruz County is also rich in organizations fostering a vibrant cycling community.

	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.
	Bike Santa Cruz County: Since 1991, Bike Santa Cruz County has been a leading bike advocacy organization (formerly People Power).
	Green Ways to School: A teen education program that promotes active transportation to students.
	Santa Cruz County Friends of the Rail & Trail (FORT): FORT advocates and supports the proposed 32-mile Rail Trail from Davenport to Watsonville.
	The Bike Church: A community bike shop where people can learn how to fix their own bike.
	Community Traffic Safety Coalition: The Coalition provides education, resources and classes to promote safe cycling.
	Project Bike Tech: Provides bike mechanic education and hands-on skill training to high school students.
	Santa Cruz County Cycling Club: The Club provides group rides for all skill levels and hosts the annual Santa Cruz Mountain Challenge.
	Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz: Promotes and creates opportunities for mountain biking in Santa Cruz County.
	UCSC Transportation And Parking Services (TAPS): TAPS provides transportation services at UCSC and provides bicycle resources and education through their bicycle program.
	Open Streets Santa Cruz County: Organizes pop-up street events for people to enjoy a safe and car-free environment.
	Trips for Kids Santa Cruz: Provides free training and services for kids to mountain bike.
	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.
	El Bike Shack Watsonville: A tool cooperative that provides tools and education to empower people to fix their own bikes.
	Bike Light Foundation: Promotes safe night cycling and distributes bike lights to those in need.
	The Cabrillo Bike Co-op: A student-run tool and repair cooperative