The Monopoly Board is back!
Setting up the Monopoly Board for Dancing. Photo: Jarek Azevedo
We had so much fun during October’s Monsters vs. Aliens ride that we decided to do it again and the famed outdoor Monopoly Board. So we’ll bring the food, music and the lights, you bring your dance. This is going to be fun.
This month’s ride will be starting in Willow Glen and after a regroup downtown we’re headed to South San Jose. The weather should be nice with only the smallest chance of some drizzles.
Music
We’ve got two DJ’s this month collectively known as Delete Yourself, but also know as David Bu Hau and Mr. Brandon. Check them out on Soundcloud. This should be epic. Happy New Year.
Be safe, legal, and courteous (more info below from  How We Ride!). We share the road with other traffic. Helping cars move through smoothly makes the ride more enjoyable for everyone. Do your part to encourage good behavior! Also, please remember to turn down the volume when riding through residential areas late at night.
Food
All that riding can make a bike partier hungry, so here’s whats cooking:
BIRDs
BIRDs are our wonderful volunteers that attempt to keep everyone on our rides safe. Please be respectful of their directions and thank them for all of the effort they put into the ride. If you want to help out and make your mark on Bike Party, please join the BIRDs at the volunteer circle prior to the start of the ride.
Ravens
Ravens rule. photo: Tian Harter
Ravens are the elite group of BIRDs that make sure we leave no trace behind by cleaning up after the party at regroups. They are essential to keeping the party going and they can’t do it by themselves. When you see any of them with a trashbag collecting your trash, please thank them! They are a really cool bunch. Please bring trash bags and help us leave no trace.
How We Ride
If you follow these simple rules, Bike Party will be safe and a positive place for riders, drivers, pedestrians, and our community.
- Stop at lights
- Stay to the right
- Pack your Trash
- Roll Past Conflict
- Ride Sober
- Be nice
Route information and Regroup Photos
- Printable Turn by Turn — Print me (and a couple extra to share)
- Printable Turn by Turn — Mobile Phone Friendly
- Zoomable Online Route map — Study me
Interactive map (RidewithGPS)
If you are driving to the start please park away from vendors and our meeting spot.
Please be careful of VTA Light Rail Trains in the area.
Feeder rides
Feeder rides are a great way to get to Bike Party They allow you to make great friends and get to know people who live near you. They also make it super easy to get back home as a group as most folks ride home with the group they arrived with. You save the planet and save on parking while getting a little bit more exercise. It’s all good.
- Santa Clara — Offramp Bicycles —  Leaving at 7:15 (please RSVP in the comments)
- South San Jose  — San Jose Bicycles — Led by Jones – Leaving at 7:00
- East SJ — Meet at Mexican Heritage Plaza Led by East San Jose Bicycle Cooperative
- Your neighborhood? (let us know in comments below if you want to lead a ride)