SLE Bike Bus
A group bike ride to San Lorenzo Valley Elementary. Grown-ups ride, kids ride along.
- Meet
- 8:00am at the corner of Cooper St & Farmer St
- Leaves
- 8:05am
- Arrives
- At SLE 8:10–8:15
- When
- Every school day in October
How to join
- Create a free Love to Ride Santa Cruz account.
- Join the SLE Bike Bus group on Love to Ride.
- Show up at Cooper St & Farmer St by 8:00am with your kids and your bike.
- Log your rides on Love to Ride to win prizes!
We'd love to have you join us even if you opt out of Love to Ride.
Route and schedule
About 1 mile, approx. 7 minutes.
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- Start: corner of Cooper St & Farmer St Meet 8:00am · Leave 8:05am
- Cross the Fall Creek pedestrian bridge
- Hwy 9 shoulder from Fall Creek Dr to SLV High School
- Through the SLV High parking lot
- Arrive at SLV Elementary 8:10–8:15am
Hwy 9 construction is ongoing near SLE, so the route may change. If it does, the notice at the top of this page will say so.
Ride ready
Who can ride
Adults ride with kids as passengers. Each adult is responsible for their own kids.
Before you leave home
All set. See you at Cooper St & Farmer St!
On the ride
- Arrive a few minutes early so the bus can leave on time.
- Ride single file on the Hwy 9 shoulder and stay behind the lead rider.
- Call out hazards to riders behind you: "car back," "slowing," "stopping."
- Slow down and yield to people walking on the Fall Creek bridge and in the high school lot.
FAQ
What if I'm running late?
The bus leaves at 8:05am so everyone gets to school before the bell. If we've already left, you can still enjoy a solo ride :)
What happens if it rains?
We ride rain or shine. Light rain is part of the adventure: bring rain gear for you and a cover or poncho for the kids.
We cancel when riding isn't safe: heavy rain, strong wind, lightning, wildfire smoke, or road trouble like flooding or trees down on Hwy 9. If we cancel, a notice goes up at the top of this page by 7:30am. No notice means we're riding.
And it's always your call to skip a day.
Where will we park our bikes at the school?
The SLE school has asked us to park outside the fence near the mural. Make sure not to completely block the sidewalk.
Can we bike on Hwy 9?
Yes, Caltrans has confirmed our route and encouraged staying on the west, southbound shoulder. Caltrans also communicated with CHP and both are aligned on letting us ride this segment.
Does it run after October?
If there's enough interest, we'd love to run it all school year!
Do I have to ride every day?
No. Join when it works for you.
How do I help lead?
Email hello@slvbikebus.org and we'll tell you what's involved.
Contact
Questions or ideas? Email hello@slvbikebus.org.
Join the conversation in the SLE Bike Bus group on Love to Ride.