March 5th is coming up fast, and if you plan to bike the 626, now is a great time to make sure your wheels are running smoothly and you're ready to roll. Event organizer BikeSGV is hosting a series of free bicycling classes to help get you rolling, so be sure to take advantage of upcoming classes!

City Cycling Classes
Want to feel more comfortable riding on city streets?  Or how to set up your bike to commute to work/school? Then our City Cycling class is for you!

BikeSGV's City Cycling course is broken into 3 parts to help you gain more confidence on your bike:

1. In-class presentation on the rules of the road while on a bicycle and useful equipment;
2. On-bike drills away from cars to improve bicycle handling and safety maneuvers; and
3. A short group ride to put skills covered into use on City streets.   

Click here for upcoming City Cycling classes

Basic Bicycle Maintenance Classes

Do you know the basics to keep you bike rolling?  Whether you are looking to get back on the bike for fitness, commuting, or just to be able to spend a nice weekend with family, this class is a great way to get your bike(s) back on the road. ​We'll teach you how to: perform an ABC Quick check,repair/replace a flat tire; adjust brakes; clean your bicycle; and acquire the tools needed to make simple repairs on the go.
Click here for upcoming dates

Contact
Jose Jimenez, BikeSGV Education Director
Jose@BikeSGV.org - (626) 566-8302
SGV Bicycle Education Center, Room 29
10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte, 91731 ​

Originally scheduled for 6/26/16, the historic 626 Golden Streets event had to be cancelled due to wildfires above the cities of Azusa, Duarte, and Irwindale only 72 hours before the big event.

The 7-city working group and project partners are very excited to report that after months of contingency planning and coordination a makeup date has been confirmed: Sunday March 5, 2017!  

In addition to being a great way to start off 2017, March 5th just so happens to be the one-year anniversary of the Foothill Gold Line Extension grand opening!

Please save-the-new-date and stay tuned for updates here, as well as on the event Facebook page, Instagram and Twitter. Until then, we encourage you to walk, bike, roll and explore our beautiful region by Metro.

​#626GoldenStreets #GabeTheSasquatch​

Be our guest of honor, 
At the 626  Golden Streets - OPENING CEREMONY! ​

Join members from Congress, State Senate, the California State Assembly, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, and city elected officials in celebrating this historic open streets event in our region, and largest EVER in California!

WHAT: Special Opening Ceremony to celebrate the opening of 626 Golden Streets! Festivities include special guest speakers & appearances, exclusive giveaways , free bike raffle, and performers!

WHEN: Sunday June 26, 2016 - 8AM-8:30AM
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WHERE: Mission St and Meridian Ave. South Pasadena CA 91030 (on route)
*Accessible by Metro Gold Line - South Pasadena Station

Volunteers are essential to pull off this historic 8-community event! Come be a part of the team to get a special commemorative TAP card, an exclusive volunteer T-shirt, and a volunteer appreciation raffle that includes folding bicycles, skateboards, bike gear and more!

To volunteer, click on a link below to RSVP for an orientation where you can sign up for a shift, a location and an assignment. Orientations are taking place on evenings and weekends in El Monte and Pasadena. 

Upcoming Volunteer Orientations

• Pasadena:  http://626goldenstreetsorientationpasadena.eventbrite.com
• El Monte:  http://626goldenstreetsorientationelmonte.eventbrite.com
• Azusa: http://626goldensteetsorientationazusa.eventbrite.com/ 

#626GoldenStreets TAP cards (including $1.75 fare) will NOT be available for sale. Get this very cool keepsake by donating a few hours of your time to make this event possible!  Thank you!

The GREAT 8 - Will you go home with the Great 8? Collect the below free city-specific 626 Golden Streets stickers as you traverse the 8 communities of 626 Golden Streets: South Pasadena, San Marino, LA County (Gold Line Sticker), Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, and Azusa!,

Designed by Monrovia-based artist Dan Sipple just for (626) Golden Streets, the limited edition stickers will likely go fast and will only be available at event hub information booths (one per participant). We highly recommend starting your journey right at 8am if you'd like all 8! 

But wait, there's more!  Successfully collect all 8 stickers and you'll have a chance at winning a special, surprise 9th giveaway redeemable at the Azusa and South Pasadena hub information booths. Supplies limited, must show valid proof of Great 8 to be eligible!*  ​

*Additional Terms may apply. Must be at least 9 months of age to qualify.

Join us at an upcoming community meeting to learn more about this very special day in the 626! Event organizers will be on hand to share additional details about the event, answer questions, and solicit public input on event day activities and more. Interested in volunteering, getting more involved, or just want to grab a free 626 poster, postcard, or sticker? Then be sure to join us in April!