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Welcome to the official website for the HBBCA. We hope you enjoy learning about the benefits of bicycle commuting. If you are not a member, please consider signing up! Just click here or on the sidebar for our Membership Application, fill it out and mail it to us with your dues (for local cyclists only, please). If you would like to chat with fellow commuters about issues that concern you, you may request to join humbike@googlegroups.com

Next Meeting:
The next regular HBBCA meeting will be held Monday, July 28th, 6pm, Carmela’s Mexican Restaurant, 13^th and G Streets in Arcata. Dinner is optional.

Special guest: Chris Whitworth, fellow HBBCA member, bicycle commuter, and Deputy Director of Public Works for the County of Humboldt, will give us an update on bicycle related projects the County is working on.

Additonal agenda items may be suggested by emailing Rick Knapp at info@humbike.org.

Following Meeting:
Monday, September 22nd, 6 p.m.at Chapala’s Café, 2^nd and C Street in Eureka.

Bike Commuter Assistance

Anyone who would like advice or assistance with riding to work or school is encouraged to contact us at info@humbike.org. We can set up prospective bike commuters with experienced riders that can provide guidance about preparing your bike, what to wear, the best route to take, how long to allow, and what to do with your bike when you get there.

Bike Month Humboldt 2014 Photo Gallery

Hikshari Trail Family Ride Event at Truesdale Vista Point in Eureka (5/4/14).

Sport & Cycle w/ Eureka Natural Foods at Hikshari Trail (5/4/14). Energizer Station at North Coast CoOp (Eureka) w/ Adventures' Edge (5/14/14).

Bike Rally at the Old Town Gazebo in Eureka. Humboldt Transit Authority bike loading opportunity.

Bike Rally (Eureka) Bike Checks by Pacific Outfitters. Best Commuter Bicycle Competition (5/14/14).

Energizer Station at the North Coast CoOp in Arcata. Bike Checks by Adventure's Edge (5/7/14).

Bike Rally at Arcata Plaza (5/7/14), bike checks by Revolution Bicycles. Bike Rodeo in Arcata (5/18/14).

Why we commute by bicycle:
Improves our overall health Saves us money Makes our commute more enjoyable Controls our weight without dieting Energizes the body in the morning Relaxes the body in the evening Contributes to improving the environment Improves self-esteem Helps us train for events Gives us time to think It's fun!
What the HBBCA does for the community:
Promotes bicycle commuting through public events and the media Works with local agencies to develop and improve bike master plans Identifies needed bikeway projects, and help local agencies secure funding for implementation Encourages establishment and maintenance of effective bike parking facilities. Conducts BikeSmart Training for the youth of the region Develops and distributes bike safety literature Provides free helmets to those who need them Works for improved roadway and bikeway maintenance and the correction of hazards Promotes and conducts Annual Bike to Work Day rallies Provides expertise in bikeway design to local agencies Distributes bi-monthly newsletter Promotes effective enforcement of bicycle laws