Changing the Culture: SBBIKE's Education Dream
Ten years ago, when I started with the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition (SBBIKE), my vision was to teach bicycle education in schools countywide. I never thought I’d be able to do it. I didn’t think I could get support from the community. I’m grateful to Audacious for giving me the opportunity to realize my dream.
At SBBIKE, we know how to teach bicycling. We know that changing the habits of this generation of kids (who don’t know how to ride) means offering bicycle education from second through sixth grade at least. We know that, if we help kids discover the independence of bicycling, we’ll change the culture of the community. It’s a long-term challenge, because parents think biking is dangerous. Riding to school has declined since the ’70s.
Bridging the Gap
Somewhere along the Coastal Route on Modoc Road, right about where the road's embankment steeply falls off the side into Arroyo Burro Creek, there's a little section of road that could have been so easily forgotten...
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Money Awarded for Active Transportation in SBC
The state has just awarded another ~$13,000,000 in funding to our county for active transportation projects.
SBBIKE's End of Year Appeal
Your time is now!
With your help we are realizing our vision through Advocacy, Education, and Engaging residents throughout Santa Barbara County. SBBIKE staff and volunteers educated and engaged through face to face support 9,275 aspiring bicyclists this year. Meanwhile our years of strong advocacy have yielded $85 million in bikeway projects currently underway! With future state funding recently saved, and ambitious bike plans rolling out, now is the pivotal time to grow cycling!
Adding Bicycling to PE
A conversation with Michelle Cox, Principal at St. Mary of the Assumption School in Santa Maria, California. Originally published in the Audacious Foundation Newsletter Winter 2019.
Read moreNew Board President Frank Peters
For Mr. "Bicycling and Breathing," the cycling revolution's about building strong leaders and networking—with a dash of computer savvy and a sprinkle of humor.
Read moreBici Bids Farewell to Program Manager Ted Hamilton
During his brief time with Bici SB, Ted Hamilton enjoyed being a part of team effecting change. And he has advice for the next program manager. He'll be missed. SBBIKE wishes him luck!
Read more60 Bikes for Christmas!
The perfect combo = 60 Bikes4Christmas this year—and lessons. SBBIKE's education programs are providing knowledge, skills, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Read moreAsk Goleta Council Tuesday for a Strong Bike/Walk Plan
The City of Goleta needs you! Council takes up the BPMP for final vote Tuesday (Oct. 16, 6 pm). Join SBBIKE, COAST, and CEC to ask for changes that leave the status quo in the dust.
Read moreChanging the Culture: SBBIKE's Education Dream
Ten years ago, when I started with the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition (SBBIKE), my vision was to teach bicycle education in schools countywide. I never thought I’d be able to do it. I didn’t think I could get support from the community. I’m grateful to Audacious for giving me the opportunity to realize my dream.
At SBBIKE, we know how to teach bicycling. We know that changing the habits of this generation of kids (who don’t know how to ride) means offering bicycle education from second through sixth grade at least. We know that, if we help kids discover the independence of bicycling, we’ll change the culture of the community. It’s a long-term challenge, because parents think biking is dangerous. Riding to school has declined since the ’70s.
Adding Bicycling to PE
A conversation with Michelle Cox, Principal at St. Mary of the Assumption School in Santa Maria, California. Originally published in the Audacious Foundation Newsletter Winter 2019.
Read moreBridging the Gap
Somewhere along the Coastal Route on Modoc Road, right about where the road's embankment steeply falls off the side into Arroyo Burro Creek, there's a little section of road that could have been so easily forgotten...
Read moreNew Board President Frank Peters
For Mr. "Bicycling and Breathing," the cycling revolution's about building strong leaders and networking—with a dash of computer savvy and a sprinkle of humor.
Read moreBici Bids Farewell to Program Manager Ted Hamilton
During his brief time with Bici SB, Ted Hamilton enjoyed being a part of team effecting change. And he has advice for the next program manager. He'll be missed. SBBIKE wishes him luck!
Read moreMoney Awarded for Active Transportation in SBC
The state has just awarded another ~$13,000,000 in funding to our county for active transportation projects.
60 Bikes for Christmas!
The perfect combo = 60 Bikes4Christmas this year—and lessons. SBBIKE's education programs are providing knowledge, skills, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Read moreSBBIKE's End of Year Appeal
Your time is now!
With your help we are realizing our vision through Advocacy, Education, and Engaging residents throughout Santa Barbara County. SBBIKE staff and volunteers educated and engaged through face to face support 9,275 aspiring bicyclists this year. Meanwhile our years of strong advocacy have yielded $85 million in bikeway projects currently underway! With future state funding recently saved, and ambitious bike plans rolling out, now is the pivotal time to grow cycling!
Ask Goleta Council Tuesday for a Strong Bike/Walk Plan
The City of Goleta needs you! Council takes up the BPMP for final vote Tuesday (Oct. 16, 6 pm). Join SBBIKE, COAST, and CEC to ask for changes that leave the status quo in the dust.
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