The Carlsbad Village Association is hosting several Earth Day events this weekend, and the City of Carlsbad is teaming up with the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition to offer bike valet service at no cost to attendees.
What’s a bike valet? It’s the same as valet parking for your car, except it’s just for bikes. Just ride up to our valet station, and someone from the bike coalition will make sure your bike is safe and sound while you enjoy the day’s festivities.
How it’ll work:
Ride your bike or e-bike (don’t forget your helmet!) to Barrio Glassworks, which has opened its parking lot at 3060 Roosevelt St. for the bike valet service.
Check in your bike and helmet with the San Diego Bike Coalition.
There will be a bike corral for security and bike racks for bikes without kickstands.
Enjoy Makers Market, the Creek to Bay cleanup or Eclectic Lawn music series in the Village.
By 6 p.m. check out your bike and take advantage of a bike inspection from Pedego Carlsbad to make sure your bike is functioning properly and safely.
Earth Day Bike Valet
Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
3060 Roosevelt St.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Learn more about the bike valet and inspection and Earth Day events in Carlsbad Village.
To prepare for your bike ride, here are some traffic safety tips:
Bikes
Wear a helmet. Helmets dramatically reduce the risk of serious head injuries.
The same rules that apply to drivers apply to you – ride in the same direction as traffic, obey all traffic lights and signs.
Use the bike lane if one is available unless turning or passing.
Stop for pedestrians.
E-bikes
E-bikes follow the same rules of the road as pedal-powered bikes.
Only e-bikes with seats specifically made for passengers may have someone ride on the back.
Make sure your battery is charged.
Brush up on Carlsbad-specific rules for e-bikes.
