Transportation - Car - Train - Bike - Motorcycle

The Bicycle Shops listed below are independently owned local shops with a few exceptions - where the owner is a franchise owner of a larger enterprise. They all offer services on a personal level, know their craft and are worthy of your financial support. Please shop at a local merchant for your bicycle needs. These people will serve you best - thank you. 

The Bicycle Shops listed below are independently owned local shops with a few exceptions - where the owner is a franchise owner of a larger enterprise. They all offer services on a personal level, know their craft and are worthy of your financial support. Please shop at a local merchant for your bicycle needs. These people will serve you best - thank you. 

Two years ago Sonoma County Regional Parks designed the expansive “Gateway to West Sonoma County Project”, detailed in a 10-page grant application to the National Park Service submitted in August 2011. The Gateway Project, according to the grant, proposes a new Bodega Bay Visitor Center, an Occidental Adventure Day Lodge, and shuttles that connect Bodega Bay, Jenner Headlands, Monte Rio, Occidental, Willow Creek Road and Coleman Valley Road. (see attached “Gateway to West Sonoma County Project Map”)

Hundreds of thousands of residents are hitting the saddle as the region gears up for the San Francisco Bay Area’s 19th Annual Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 9, 2013.Bike to Work Day encourages residents to opt for a healthier commute and experience the benefits of cycling firsthand. In addition to burning calories, bicycle commuting saves on fuel and parking costs, decreases stress and helps reduce traffic congestion, air pollution and greenhouse gases.

Climate Ride California is a gorgeous cycling adventure that begins in California's historic Redwood Empire near Eureka, travels along the scenic coast, and ventures into the famed Russian River Valley before crossing the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco.

It’s happened to all of us. You look down at the driveway, and there’s a dark spot right where your car was parked. Is your car leaking oil? Or maybe you parked your car in the grocery store parking lot, went shopping, and when you came out you saw some fluid underneath your car. Is that from your car, or was it there before you parked? What should you do? Just ignore it if it drives ok? Cross your fingers and hope it’s not from your car? Call your best friend? Visit your trusted repair shop?

Looking for a new pedal-powered ride and the chance to practice your bike skills? Try your luck on Saturday, April 27^th, when Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition’s Safe Routes to School program hosts a Bicycle Swap and Bike Skills Rodeo at Brook Haven School (7905 Valentine Ave), from 9am-1:30pm. The Bike Swap goes from 9-12noon (bikes must be brought in between 9 and 10:30am and swapping takes place from 11-12noon). The Bike Skills Rodeo goes from 11-1:30pm. The event is free and open to the public.

Transportation Agencies to Host Community Meeting and Open House on Highway 101 Interchange Project

The public meeting will provide a firsthand opportunity to learn about upcoming construction

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) will be hosting a Community Meeting and Open House on the Highway 101 Airport Boulevard Interchange and Windsor Sound Wall Projects. The projects, expected to officially break ground in late May or early June, will temporarily impact areas around the Fulton Road exit, Airport Boulevard and Hwy 101 in Central Windsor. The project is expected to be completed in late fall 2014. 

When it comes to your car, not all parts are equal. Parts (aka components – the pieces of your car) may look pretty much the same to the untrained eye, but actually be very different in their quality and operation.

Although checking your vehicle’s oil is a commonly performed function, you’d be surprised how often it gets done incorrectly, even by so-called professional technicians. Although these instructions will work for most vehicles, always check your owner’s manual for the proper procedures. Checking your own oil is absolutely doable.

Real-time Ridesharing Comes to SSU 

WeGo Sonoma, a real-time rideshare pilot program, is rolling out at Sonoma State University as well as across Sonoma County. Using web and mobile technology, WeGo Sonoma will provide students, faculty and staff a convenient and affordable way to share rides through a social network that connects riders and drivers in real-time and in advance.

Community Bikes, Santa Rosa’s volunteer run hub for DIY (do-it-yourself) bicycle restoration, would like to thank the Santa Rosa Cycling Club for their generous donation of $1,500!

New rules that govern the California driving public will go in effect on January 1, 2013. These rules are the product of legislation passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. in 2012.

Your vehicle’s windshield wipers are not really something most people think about until they are in the car when it’s raining. In this article, I intend to tell you more than you ever thought you wanted to know about your car’s windshield wipers. There’s something for everyone here. Let’s start with a brief history of windshield wipers:

By Craig S. Harrison, SOSroads

About 80 people attended the Road Summit sponsored by Save Our Sonoma Roads (SOSroads) on the future of county road funding.  They asked questions of county supervisors Shirlee Zane and David Rabbitt and Director of Public Works Phil Demery about the 1,180 miles of count roads that are not part of the primary road system.  There are no funds to preserve the pavement on these roads, and the road department can only fill pot holes by shoveling asphalt onto the surface while the road base deteriorates year after year.

Bicycling is a way of life for many of us. Our bikes are reflections of who we are -- or perhaps who we want to be! We take pride in our rides, and we join communities of 'believers' who share our affinity for these mechanical marvels, whether they are ultra-lightweight race-proven thoroughbreds, all-terrain cross or mountain bikes, street-smart 'fixies', classic retro splendiforous cruisers, or elegant touring machines. It may not be surprising to learn that numerous small bike shops are popping up around Sonoma County, operated by people who have the love for the travel mode, and want to share that love with others.

Winterizing your vehicle is important for safety, economy and reliability. Last year I wrote about some common winterization items. The biggies from last year's article include:

1. Make sure you can see out of your windows. Make sure your wipers are in good condition and don't streak or squeak. Consider applying a water repellant like Rainex to the windshield.

2. Rain makes it harder to stop quickly. Make sure tires and brakes are in tip-top condition.

3. It's got to start for you to get from Point A to Point B. You'll probably want your car to start – have your battery checked, weak ones don't like cold weather.