TIPS FOR BICYCLING MOCO
Irene and Jeff Dibble of Sonoma County
have figured out the best way to get to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and other attractions.
They reach their destination without losing time sitting in traffic, and they have easy access to free, close parking. Plus they have lots of extra fun en route! Traveling by bike, they’ve discovered that after visiting the Aquarium, there is much more to still see and do in Monterey County.
Forgot your bicycle? No worries! Bike rentals are available for a variety of ages and abilities.
What’s in the guide?
This is the newest edition of Tips for Tourists (and Others) Bicycling Monterey County©, a comprehensive guide first published June 2, 2009. The guide is helpful to tourists, new residents, and anyone who bikes here.
This online edition is provided, free of charge, as a courtesy to Monterey County visitors and others for personal use only. For all other use, please refer to to the copyright information page.
In the 2010 format, the online guide is divided into 20+ individual sections.
First, there is an Overview of the Guide, which includes an index of topics. It is followed by:
- Why Bike?
- Once You Start
- Personal Safety
- Where to Shower and Change (of special interest to day visitors; plus link to camping info)
- The Bike-and-Ride Option (the bus and other transportation for you and your bike)
- Bicycle Security
- Bicycle Shops
- Repairs & Maintenance
- Bicycle Rentals & Guided Tours
- Where to Cycle (includes details on popular coastal routes, plus links to other resources for routes throughout the county)
- For History Buffs
- Shopping, and a Unique Rest Stop
- Valet Parking Service for Cyclists
- Hotels, Educational Attractions, Entertainment, Restaurants
- More Bicycle Safety Gear
- Salinas, the Monterey County Seat
- Farmers Markets
- For Serious Cyclists
- Biking in the Dark
- Bicycling & Ecotourism
Peggy Born, community volunteer,
explains to a visitor what’s happening with the harbor seals they are watching.
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