Meet us at Highland Park, 555 Mill Valley Parkway, Redding for an ~8-mile ride geared for intermediate riders. Before taking off on this ride, we will discuss tips on riding safely with traffic. From quiet neighborhood streets, paths, and bike lanes, this ride will take you along various roads to experience a variety of bike infrastructure. We will ride the NEXT Trail to Lake Blvd Trail to Shasta View Drive to the new Old Alturas bridge, which was recently reconstructed with bike lanes. Please bring water, a helmet (required during ride), and bike lights (strongly recommended). Ride distance: 8 miles, Labeled intermediate due to a few moderate, but short climbs, and riding in bike lanes on roads with car speeds 45+.

Bike Abouts are beginner-friendly rides to learn how to explore your neighborhood and community by bike. Whether you want to do a quick errand by bike, ride to school or work, or just get out to enjoy nature, these rides are for you! The rides in this series will feature safety tips for riding in traffic, allow you to experience the comfort of riding in a group, and familiarize you with routes that may be different from motor vehicle routes. We will provide a bike pump, so if your tires need air, come a little early. Please make sure you have a bike in good working order, bring a water bottle and helmet (required for rides). Lights on your bike are strongly encouraged. Rides will be conducted by Anna Blasco and Sara Sundquist, Certified League of American Bicyclist Instructors. All riders will be entered into a drawing for prizes. Ride will be cancelled if heavy rain or AQI above 150. Be safe, follow the rules of the road, and have fun! Sign up for one or all of the rides here: https://forms.office.com/g/YxVstpaD2q