April 2026
Vol. 45 No. 1
Website: www.humbike.org
Email: info@humbike.org
New and Renewed Members of the HBBCA
The following are new and renewed members since the last newsletter. If you haven’t renewed your dues for 2026, please see the application at the end of this newsletter.
New Members
Reef Morgan, Eureka
Renewed Members (since last newsletter)
Jeff Schindler, Bayside**
Brett Gronemeyer & Lea Schroeder, Eureka**
Oona Smith, Arcata***
Bob & JoAnn Hart, Bayside***
Lisa Hoover, Blue Lake***
PatriciaAnne & George WinterSun, Eureka***
Richard Will, Eureka**
Mitchell Higa, McKinleyville**
Emily Sinkhorn, Eureka***
Bob Morris, Eureka**
Nancy Reichard, Arcata*** (2 years)
Jennifer Johnson, Adventure’s Edge
Melanie Williams, Arcata**
Kristi Wrigley, Eureka***
Tammy Morgan, Eureka
Carman Gentile, Arcata**
Mike & Bonnie Walund, Eureka**
Philip & June Lescano, Eureka**
Mary Ann Madej, Arcata**
Wally Coppini, Rio Dell**
Chris Whitworth, McKinleyville**
Rees Hughes, Arcata**
Larry & Domi Tubbs, Eureka***
Those with a ** next to their name gave an additional donation. Those with *** have given a $25 or greater donation in addition to their dues. Thanks to all those who have joined or renewed their commitment and those who have given additional donations to support our many causes. Get on board now for all the benefits, including discounts at bike shops. See application at the end of the newsletter.
Next Meeting at Chapala’s Mexican Restaurant on Monday, April 27th
The next meeting of the HBBCA will be on Monday, April 27th. The dinner meeting will be at Chapala’s Mexican Restaurant, 2nd and C Streets in Eureka, from 6-8 pm. The primary agenda item is to discuss Bike Month Humboldt, celebrated for all of May.
May is Bike Month Humboldt 2026
The Bike Month Humboldt Coalition, Chaired by Stevie Luther, has been meeting since March 1 to plan the many events to be held in May, and to recognize other related events planned by others.
Included in this newsletter is the Bike Month Humboldt Poster which will be placed all around the Humboldt Bay Area and circulated to the media (see it in color on www.humbike.org). The poster was prepared by HBBCA member, Bruce Maxwell, who is also working on many events for the Coalition. Details on all events can be found on www.BikeMonthHumboldt.org, which may be updated several times before the end of April.
The signature event is the 4th Annual Bicycle Celebration & Expo to be held on Saturday, May 16th, at the Jefferson Center park at A and Clark Streets. From 11 to 2 pm. The HBBCA will be giving away and fitting new youth helmets, thanks to generous donations by HBBCA members over the last year. Rick Knapp will also be doing “Fix a Flat” clinics at various times. Lots of fun things for adults and kids. New this year will be a Gear Swap and a Bike Show. Again this year, there will be lots of gift certificates from Adventure’s Edge and the HBBCA in free drawings. The next day, Rick Knapp will be leading a ride to the Moose Lodge Swedish Pancake breakfast from Old Town to Campton Road for those with a hankering for some Swedes, cost is $10. Leaving from The Old Town Gazebo at 9:30 a.m. sharp? Lots of other rides and events are listed on the website.
Who to Call When You See a Safety Concern (Rev. 9/27//24) csr.
The HBBCA periodically checks with agencies in the Humboldt Bay region to determine appropriate contact personnel to respond to bike-related issues. If you see a condition that needs to be corrected in order to improve safety or convenience for cyclists such as a pothole in a bike lane, accumulated debris on a roadway shoulder, the need to re-stripe a bike lane, the need to clear vegetation encroaching on a shoulder, or a street light that is out, call the responsible agency/person listed below. Of course, if you see a condition that requires immediate attention, like a stop sign knocked down, call 9-1-1. For non-emergency conditions, the following contact information is provided:
CALTRANS
Customer Service Liaison, Jessica Henry Gibbs
707-441-5655
Customer Service Report website: csr.dot.ca.gov
County of Humboldt
707-445-7421 Public Works
RoadsDispatch@co.humboldt.ca.us
https://humboldtgov.org/FormCenter/Public-Works-12/Request-for-Service-on-County-Maintained-106
Abandoned Vehicles:
County Sheriff’s Office, 707-445-7251
City of Arcata
Engineering Administrative Staff
707-825-2128
Engineering@cityofarcata.org
https://www.cityofarcata.org/FormCenter/Contact-4/Contact-Us-43
Abandoned Vehicles:
Arcata Police Dept. at 707-822-2424
City of Eureka
707-441-4203 publicworks@ci.eureka.ca.gov
https://www.eurekaca.gov/745/About-Report-a-Concern
Abandoned Vehicles:
707-268-5232
eurekapoliceabatement@ci.eureka.ca.gov
HBBCA Board of Directors (Rev. 10/4/25)
(all phone numbers have 707 area codes)
President---------------------- Rick Knapp
499-5918(cell) email: info@humbike.org
Vice-President---------------- Brett Gronemeyer
845-2117(cell);
Secretary----------------Gail Popham
502-8030(cell)
Director of Planning-----open/available
Director of Publicity ----open/available
Contact Rick Knapp if you are interested in filing a vacant Board position.
Please Join or Renew Your Membership for 2026
Your membership, on a calendar year basis, will help pay for youth helmets, bike racks, this newsletter, the website, BikeSmart promotions, “Bike Month” activities, prizes, postage, insurance, etc. And, it will help demonstrate your commitment to our goal.
With your membership card, you may request discounts on bike parts and accessories at Revolution Bicycle Repair and Adventure’s Edge. Discounts are typically 10%, but may vary. Membership cards include stickers on the back showing discounts offered by the various bike shops.
Enclosed: $_____dues ($5.00) $_____donation
Name_______________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Phone__________________(h)______________________(w)
____I’d rather receive my newsletter by email. This is my neatly printed email address:
_____________________________________________________________
Mail to HBBCA, P. O. Box 9054 Eureka CA 95502-9054
Website: www.humbike.org
Email: info@humbike.org
New and Renewed Members of the HBBCA
The following are new and renewed members since the last newsletter. If you haven’t renewed your dues for 2026, please see the application at the end of this newsletter.
New Members
Reef Morgan, Eureka
Renewed Members (since last newsletter)
Jeff Schindler, Bayside**
Brett Gronemeyer & Lea Schroeder, Eureka**
Oona Smith, Arcata***
Bob & JoAnn Hart, Bayside***
Lisa Hoover, Blue Lake***
PatriciaAnne & George WinterSun, Eureka***
Richard Will, Eureka**
Mitchell Higa, McKinleyville**
Emily Sinkhorn, Eureka***
Bob Morris, Eureka**
Nancy Reichard, Arcata*** (2 years)
Jennifer Johnson, Adventure’s Edge
Melanie Williams, Arcata**
Kristi Wrigley, Eureka***
Tammy Morgan, Eureka
Carman Gentile, Arcata**
Mike & Bonnie Walund, Eureka**
Philip & June Lescano, Eureka**
Mary Ann Madej, Arcata**
Wally Coppini, Rio Dell**
Chris Whitworth, McKinleyville**
Rees Hughes, Arcata**
Larry & Domi Tubbs, Eureka***
Those with a ** next to their name gave an additional donation. Those with *** have given a $25 or greater donation in addition to their dues. Thanks to all those who have joined or renewed their commitment and those who have given additional donations to support our many causes. Get on board now for all the benefits, including discounts at bike shops. See application at the end of the newsletter.
Next Meeting at Chapala’s Mexican Restaurant on Monday, April 27th
The next meeting of the HBBCA will be on Monday, April 27th. The dinner meeting will be at Chapala’s Mexican Restaurant, 2nd and C Streets in Eureka, from 6-8 pm. The primary agenda item is to discuss Bike Month Humboldt, celebrated for all of May.
May is Bike Month Humboldt 2026
The Bike Month Humboldt Coalition, Chaired by Stevie Luther, has been meeting since March 1 to plan the many events to be held in May, and to recognize other related events planned by others.
Included in this newsletter is the Bike Month Humboldt Poster which will be placed all around the Humboldt Bay Area and circulated to the media (see it in color on www.humbike.org). The poster was prepared by HBBCA member, Bruce Maxwell, who is also working on many events for the Coalition. Details on all events can be found on www.BikeMonthHumboldt.org, which may be updated several times before the end of April.
The signature event is the 4th Annual Bicycle Celebration & Expo to be held on Saturday, May 16th, at the Jefferson Center park at A and Clark Streets. From 11 to 2 pm. The HBBCA will be giving away and fitting new youth helmets, thanks to generous donations by HBBCA members over the last year. Rick Knapp will also be doing “Fix a Flat” clinics at various times. Lots of fun things for adults and kids. New this year will be a Gear Swap and a Bike Show. Again this year, there will be lots of gift certificates from Adventure’s Edge and the HBBCA in free drawings. The next day, Rick Knapp will be leading a ride to the Moose Lodge Swedish Pancake breakfast from Old Town to Campton Road for those with a hankering for some Swedes, cost is $10. Leaving from The Old Town Gazebo at 9:30 a.m. sharp? Lots of other rides and events are listed on the website.
Who to Call When You See a Safety Concern (Rev. 9/27//24) csr.
The HBBCA periodically checks with agencies in the Humboldt Bay region to determine appropriate contact personnel to respond to bike-related issues. If you see a condition that needs to be corrected in order to improve safety or convenience for cyclists such as a pothole in a bike lane, accumulated debris on a roadway shoulder, the need to re-stripe a bike lane, the need to clear vegetation encroaching on a shoulder, or a street light that is out, call the responsible agency/person listed below. Of course, if you see a condition that requires immediate attention, like a stop sign knocked down, call 9-1-1. For non-emergency conditions, the following contact information is provided:
CALTRANS
Customer Service Liaison, Jessica Henry Gibbs
707-441-5655
Customer Service Report website: csr.dot.ca.gov
County of Humboldt
707-445-7421 Public Works
RoadsDispatch@co.humboldt.ca.us
https://humboldtgov.org/FormCenter/Public-Works-12/Request-for-Service-on-County-Maintained-106
Abandoned Vehicles:
County Sheriff’s Office, 707-445-7251
City of Arcata
Engineering Administrative Staff
707-825-2128
Engineering@cityofarcata.org
https://www.cityofarcata.org/FormCenter/Contact-4/Contact-Us-43
Abandoned Vehicles:
Arcata Police Dept. at 707-822-2424
City of Eureka
707-441-4203 publicworks@ci.eureka.ca.gov
https://www.eurekaca.gov/745/About-Report-a-Concern
Abandoned Vehicles:
707-268-5232
eurekapoliceabatement@ci.eureka.ca.gov
HBBCA Board of Directors (Rev. 10/4/25)
(all phone numbers have 707 area codes)
President---------------------- Rick Knapp
499-5918(cell) email: info@humbike.org
Vice-President---------------- Brett Gronemeyer
845-2117(cell);
Secretary----------------Gail Popham
502-8030(cell)
Director of Planning-----open/available
Director of Publicity ----open/available
Contact Rick Knapp if you are interested in filing a vacant Board position.
Please Join or Renew Your Membership for 2026
Your membership, on a calendar year basis, will help pay for youth helmets, bike racks, this newsletter, the website, BikeSmart promotions, “Bike Month” activities, prizes, postage, insurance, etc. And, it will help demonstrate your commitment to our goal.
With your membership card, you may request discounts on bike parts and accessories at Revolution Bicycle Repair and Adventure’s Edge. Discounts are typically 10%, but may vary. Membership cards include stickers on the back showing discounts offered by the various bike shops.
Enclosed: $_____dues ($5.00) $_____donation
Name_______________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Phone__________________(h)______________________(w)
____I’d rather receive my newsletter by email. This is my neatly printed email address:
_____________________________________________________________
Mail to HBBCA, P. O. Box 9054 Eureka CA 95502-9054