SJBP – La Pinata Ride – Test Ride 1!

When: Nov 23 2024 7:30PM – 10:30PM

Where: San Jose City Hall

Who: San Jose Bike Party

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49082451

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.

Test Ride 1: Saturday, November 23.

Gathering starts around 7:30 pm at San Jose City Hall. Wheels hit the street at 8pm.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49082451

This Month’s Ride Leader: Enrique

We’re also starting the toy drive collection – feel free to bring an unwrapped toy #ForTheChildren to be collected by Enrique.

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!

#TellAFriend #InviteYourFriends #ShareTheEvent #SJBP #TestRide #SanJoseBikeParty #SJBikeParty #BiiikePaarty #BringABuddy #InviteYourFriends #ShareTheEvent #LaPinata #CareForACorner #BIRDS #RAVENS #ROADRUNNERS

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Turn By Turn

Turn left onto East Santa Clara Street0.0
Turn left onto North 5th Street0.1
Turn left onto East Saint John Street0.2
Turn right onto West Virginia Street2.0
Turn left onto Prevost Street2.3
Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue2.6
Turn right onto West Alma Avenue3.1
Turn right onto Milton Way3.3
Turn right onto Vernon Avenue3.4
Turn left onto Bird Avenue3.5
Keep right onto Bird Avenue3.6
Turn sharp right onto Willow Glen Way4.0
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue4.5
Turn right onto Willow Street5.1
Keep right6.1
Turn slight right onto Lick Avenue6.2
Turn right into RG#16.4
Turn right onto Lick Avenue6.6
Turn right onto West Alma Avenue6.7
Turn right onto Cherry Avenue8.2
Turn left onto Glen Eyrie Avenue8.7
Turn right onto Willow Street9.1
Turn left onto Meridian Avenue9.3
Turn left onto Curtner Avenue10.9
Turn left onto Cottle Avenue12.1
Turn left into RG#212.2
Turn left onto Cottle Avenue12.3
Turn right onto Pine Avenue12.9
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue13.2
Turn right onto Auzerais Avenue15.0
Turn right onto Woz Way16.0
Turn left onto South Almaden Boulevard16.2
Turn right16.7
Turn right onto South Market Street16.9
Keep right onto South Market Street16.9
Turn right17.0

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:

  1. Follow the Law
  2. Be Predictable
  3. Be Conspicuous
  4. Think Ahead
  5. Ride Ready