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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 at 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 25th, at Carmela’s Mexican Restaurant, 13th and G Streets in Arcata. Dinner is optional.

Oona Smith, planner for the Humboldt County Association of Governments, will be on hand to give us an update on the status of the new Regional Transportation Plan. Additional agenda items may be suggested by emailing Rick Knapp at info@humbike.org

Following Meeting:
Monday, January 27, 2014, 6:00 p.m. at Chapala’s Café, 2nd and C Streets 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.

HBBCA Photos

The following are photos from 2013 Humboldt Bike Month activities.

Bike Month Humboldt 2013 Photo Gallery

North Coast Co-Op Energizer Station - Eureka Adventure's Edge Adjustment Station

Arcata Bike to Work Day Rally - Organization with the most Bicycle Riders - City of Arcata

Eureka Bike to Work Day Rally

Eureka Bike Rally - Organization with most Bicycle Riders - County of Humboldt

More Eureka Bike Rally Pacific Outfitter's Adjustment Station

Eureka Rhody Parade (2012)

Arcata Bike Rodeo (2012)

Bike Film Fest - Sewell Gallery Fine Art

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:n 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