Highland Park to Downtown Redding and back for ice cream

Meet us at the park pavilion at Highland Park, 555 Mill Valley Parkway, Redding. Before taking off on this ride, we discuss a variety of cycle gear and essentials to carry while riding. This ride will take you from the Highland Park neighborhood to the Sacramento River Trail and into Downtown Redding using mainly trail and low traffic streets. Learn how to get across town for errands and to access the world-renowned Sacramento River Trail system. Bring money to enjoy a Taste and See ice cream treat along the way. Two lucky riders will be treated to ice cream! Ride distance: 6-8 miles.

This ride is 2 of 3 in a series of Bike Abouts –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 experience the comfort of riding in a group, and familiarize you to 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). 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. Be safe, follow the rules of the road, and have fun! Sign Up for 1 or all of these rides HERE.