SJBP – The Solstice Pool Party Ride! – Test Ride 1

When: May 24 2024 7:30PM – 10:30PM

Where: St. James Park San Jose

Who: San Jose Bike Party

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46775452

SJBP relies on cyclists like you to help us test the route before we launch each big event.

Join us on Friday, May 24 as we test the route for June’s Solstice Pool Party Ride!

Gathering starts at 7:30pm. Wheels hit the street at 8pm.

Meet: St. James Park (2nd/St. James)

Ride leader: Miles

Ride length: 17ish miles

Ride Pace: Bike Party Slow/Casual (10-13 mph-ish on average)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46775452

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

San Jose Bike Party is awesome because YOU ROLL OUT WITH US. Join us. Bring your crew!

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.

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 #GrabYourFloaties #EverybodyInThePool

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Turn By Turn

Turn left onto East Saint John Street0.1
Turn left onto North 11th Street0.7
Turn left onto East Hedding Street1.9
Turn left onto Park Avenue4.4
Turn left onto Barack Obama Boulevard6.2
Turn right onto West Saint John Street6.7
Turn right onto Guadalupe River Trail for RG#16.8
Keep right onto Guadalupe River Trail7.0
Turn right onto West Saint John Street7.1
Turn right onto North Almaden Boulevard7.2
Turn left onto Willow Street8.6
Keep right onto Graham Avenue8.7
turn left on to Goodyear st. 8.8
Turn right onto Lucretia Avenue10.3
Turn right onto Phelan Avenue11.0
Turn right onto Coyote Creek Trail11.1
Turn right11.9
Turn left to cross Story rd11.9
Turn left to Coyote Creek Trail11.9
Turn right onto Coyote Creek Trail12.0
Turn right onto East William Street13.1
Turn left onto South 18th Street13.2
Turn right onto East San Antonio Street13.4
Turn left onto South King Road14.6
Turn right into RG#215.2
Turn right onto North King Road15.3
Turn left onto McKee Road15.4
Turn left onto North 2nd Street17.6

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