When: Oct 12 2024 2:30PM – 5:30PM
Where: Berryessa Bart/Light Rail/VTA Parking Lot; 958 Berryessa Station Way
Who: San Jose Bike Party
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48707403
SJBP relies on cyclists like you to help us scout/test the route before we launch each big event. The more folks that roll out – the bigger our riding pack and more successful a test.
Join us, won’t you?! (It’s an excuse to get out and ride your bike! #SuburbanShenanigans! Bring Your Friends! Let’s Go!)
Test Ride 3: Saturday, October 12
Gathering starts around 2:30 pm at the Berryessa Bart/Light Rail/VTA Parking Lot. Wheels hit the street at 3pm.
Meet: Berryessa Bart/Light Rail/VTA Parking Lot; 958 Berryessa Station Way; San Jose
Route! https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48707403
This Month’s Ride Leader: Amy
There will be stops at each of our two prospective regroup spots.
These small group rides are a great way to meet new people, catch up with old friends, or just get out for a social ride. While you’re pedaling, we’ll count on you to help us keep an eye out for potential route hazards. Your feedback will help us adjust the route and keep all of Bike Party safe!
Things to watch out for:
– road or bike lane construction
– hazardous railroad crossings
– poorly signed lane changes
– tricky turns
– problematic regroup spots
– notable debris in the road
– dangerous traffic patterns
Bike Party is awesome because YOU ROLL OUT WITH US. Join us. Bring your crew! Invite your friends! Fuel the stoke!
PLEASE RIDE PREDICTABLY.
PLEASE LIGHT UP YOUR BIKE.
Headlights are required by law and tail lights are strongly suggested. We also recommend you light up your whole bike! Being seen can save your life. Besides, why not make a spectacle of yourself! Bring your own party to bike party! Bike decorations loudly encouraged!
How We Ride!
If you follow these rules, Bike Party will be safe and a positive place for riders, drivers, pedestrians, and the community
Ride sober.
Stop at red lights.
Stay to the right.
Pack your trash.
Roll past conflict.
Be nice.
Remember, you are responsible for your own behavior. All participants ride at their own risk. Please ride predictably.
What is San Jose Bike Party?
We’re a rolling party that travels between 15-20 miles by bicycle (or scooter, unicycle, tricycle, roller skates, etc!) through the streets of San Jose and the South Bay on the third Friday of every month. Each month features a different starting location and route that remains (somewhat) secret until the week of the ride!
We break the ride into three segments with two party stop regroups where you can get down on the mobile dance floor with Guerillaz In Da Mixx.
Do you want to help make the magic happen? Message us about how you can help!
We need volunteers to:
– help make sure everybody turns at the right places.
– ride our RAVEN trash trikes.
– help plan each month’s ride!
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https://www.facebook.com/events/1489346418459184/
Turn By Turn
| Exit Parking Lot and turn right onto Berryessa Station Way | 0.1 |
| Turn right onto Berryessa Road | 0.2 |
| Right turn onto Lundy Avenue | 0.4 |
| Keep right onto North King Road | 0.8 |
| Right turn onto East San Antonio Street | 2.4 |
| Turn right onto South 17th Street | 3.7 |
| Turn left onto East San Fernando Street. Watch for barriers. | 3.8 |
| Turn slight left onto East San Fernando Street | 3.8 |
| Watch For Barriers Ahead! | 4.2 |
| Turn left onto South 10th Street | 4.3 |
| Turn right onto E Alma Ave | 5.8 |
| Slow Down – Right turn onto Milton ahead! | 7.4 |
| Turn right onto Milton Way | 7.4 |
| Turn left onto Vernon Avenue | 7.6 |
| Check out the Halloween Decorations! | 7.6 |
| Turn right onto Bird Avenue | 7.7 |
| Turn right onto Auzerais Avenue | 9.0 |
| Straight ahead into RG1 Discovery Museum – Watch out for curbs. | 9.4 |
| Turn left onto Guadalupe River Trail | 9.5 |
| Use Driveway Ramp Ahead to turn right onto San Carlos | 9.6 |
| Turn right onto West San Carlos Street | 9.6 |
| Turn right onto South Almaden Boulevard | 9.7 |
| Turn left onto Goodyear Street | 10.7 |
| Turn left onto South 3rd Street | 11.1 |
| Turn sharp right onto East Empire Street | 13.1 |
| Last Chance Beverage Stop ahead | 13.1 |
| Ride past the park to enter off Jackson. | 14.4 |
| Turn right onto Jackson Street | 14.5 |
| Turn slight right into RG#2 | 14.6 |
| Turn right | 14.8 |
| Turn right | 14.8 |
| Turn right to stay on E Taylor St | 15.2 |
| Turn left onto Berryessa Station Way | 15.7 |
| Turn right | 16.0 |
Everyone is welcome to attend this event, but please, read and follow our “How We Ride” guidelines to keep everyone safe and to keep San Jose Bike Party rolling! We share the road with other vehicles and we frequently ride in the dark.
Having a great time and want to help? We’re always looking for volunteers to help guide riders at corners or to handle other tasks. Talk to any of the “BIRDs” (look for the “bird” logo!) for details. Or you head over to our Donation Page.
Some helpful hints:
- Follow the Law
- Be Predictable
- Be Conspicuous
- Think Ahead
- Ride Ready
