Bike Week 2005 was brought to you by us all. It was a week of activities by and for us good people who bicycle. Our Bike Week flags flew on State Street in Downtown Santa Barbara. Here's a list of major Bike Week events that hendreds enjoyed.

May 14-22, Bike to the Zoo, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Zoo. Those who biked there during Bike Week got $1 off admission. New snow leopards were featured. Zoo information at www.santabarbarazoo.org.

May 14, Elings Park Trail Maintenance, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. This was a continuation of work on the new trails at Elings Park. Brushing, dirt work, then riding the great new trails afterwords took place! Tools were supplied. More info at www.sbmtv.org.

May 14, Beginner's Ride to Farmers' Market, sponsored by the Goleta Valley Cycling Club. This easy ride from Goleta Coffee at Von's Turnpike went to the Farmer's Market in Downtown Santa Barbara. Began at 9:30 AM. More ride info at www.goletabike.org.

May 14, Children's Festival, sponsored by the Family Service Agency. This fun day of activities took place in Alameda Park in Downtown Santa Barbara, from 10:00-4:00. The Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition was there to promote safe bicycling by kids to schools and elsewhere.

May 14, Bike Week Celebration, sponsored by the Bicycle Coalition. Another stellar event. It was at 6:00 PM, at the Chase Palm Park Center, 236 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara. The crowd enjoyed a great dinner, award ceremony, and "The Bad Road: Cycling Turkey" stories by actor, cycling tourist, and world-class entertainer Willie Weir. Read more about Willie at his site www.willieweir.com.

May 15, What Matters Most with Willie Weir, sponsored by SB City College's Adult Education. Adventure cyclist Willie Weir talked about what matters most in life and how acting on those values effects our lives. At the Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 21 West Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. Registration started at 1:00 PM, presentation and discussion from 1:30-3:30.

May 17, Bike to School Day, sponsored by COAST and others. Events were arranged at individual South Coast schools. Bike rodeos and bicycle safety instruction was offered at participating schools prior to Bike Week. Coordinator was Jessica Sheeter at 962-7960.

May 18, Bike to Work Day, sponsored by Traffic Solutions and others. There were morning events from 7:00-9:00 AM at different locations in Santa Barbara County. Traffic Solutions offered community groups and employers $200 to host Bike to Work Day sites. Further details on these programs and events were at the Traffic Solutions site.

May 18, Old San Marcos Climb, sponsored by the Goleta Valley Cycling Club. This challenging bike ride from Tuckers Grove County Park climbed up Old San Marcos Road. Began at 5:30 PM. More ride info at www.goletabike.org.

May 19, Touring by Bike, sponsored by the Bicycle Coalition. Participants learned from expert touring cyclists what's involved in choosing a commercial tour or do-it-yourself, packing, loaded touring or touring light, group or alone, how to choose routes, and lots more. Presentations by Wilson and Gail Hubbell, Nancy Mulholland, and Mark Sapp. Attendees enjoyed hearing the adventures that it can bring. Java Station, 4447 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM. Details from Mulholland at nmulhol04@yahoo.com.

May 20-22, Sisquoc River Backpack Maintenance Trip, sponsored by Los Padres Forest Association. Volunteers backpacked in Friday, worked Saturday, and backpacked out Sunday. A complete BBQ meal was supplied Saturday night. They covered about a mile of brushing to reach the South Fork Station. The Upper Sisquoc was really beautiful in May. Met at the Ranger station in Santa Maria at 8:00 AM on Friday and carpooled to the trail head from there. Contact Mike Smith at 605-1735.

May 21, Re-imagining Goleta Valley, sponsored by the Sustainability Project and others. Participants helped craft a better Goleta Valley by participating in this workshop. Work with professionals, creating a map and set of principles to guide future planning in the community. Wake Center Auditorium, 300 North Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara, 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Details online at www.thesustainabilityproject.org.

May 21, SBMTV Trail Maintenance, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. The Trail Volunteers continued over ten years of local trail maintenance. Starting at 8:00 AM. Information at www.sbmtv.org.

May 21, Casitas Pass Trek, sponsored by the Goleta Valley Cycling Club. This challenging ride from Carpinteria High School climbed up Casitas Pass Road, around Casitas Lake, and returned to Carpinteria via Ventura and the Coast. Began at 9:00 AM. Ride info at www.goletabike.org.

May 22, Shop Goleta Farmers' Market, sponsored by the Goleta Valley Cycling Club. This ride began at Starbuck's Coffee at Fairview Center in Goleta, went to the Camino Real Farmer's Market Goleta. Began at 9:00 AM. Ride info at www.goletabike.org.