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Mid-December Announcements Community Plans Reception for League of American Bicyclists Local bicycling volunteers to be recognized   Representatives from the League of American Bicyclists will be visiting Davis this week to meet with city staff, elected officials, bicycle advocacy groups, … Continue reading →

The Glass That Gives at The Davis Beer Shoppe, 211 G Street (Nov. 28) A benefit for the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame. For each New Belgium glass sold after 5pm, $1 will be donated to the HOF. See The … Continue reading →

Mid-November Announcements Volunteers needed for Davis Bicycles! table at the Farmers’ Market, this Saturday 9am to 1pm Come and help us install free lights and bells on bikes at the Farmers Market — rain or shine! Typically, DB! sets up … Continue reading →

5th Street redesign now includes desired pedestrian features Seminar tomorrow at UC Davis, “Engineering for Walking and Bicycling, How is Davis involved?” City approves 5th Street design details, including desired pedestrian features As many of you know, DB! successfully campaigned … Continue reading →

Fifth Street plan still lacks key pedestrian safety features, on Tues. City Council agenda Agenda item 6 of Davis City Council agenda Tuesday, Oct. 9, approx. 7:20 pm Community Chambers, 23 Russell Blvd. The Fifth Street redesign, championed by Davis … Continue reading →

Bicycle Open House at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (tomorrow!) Saturday, Sept. 29, 9:00am Yolo Bypass levee parking lot A, east end of Chiles Road The Yolo Basin Foundation and the California Department of Fish and Game invite community members … Continue reading →

We’re seeking donations to replace stolen bike of charity rider On Thursday, August 9, 21-year-old Alyssa Chrisman was riding from South Carolina to California (about 4,000 miles) to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity, as part of a “Bike and … Continue reading →

New Belgium Brewing Company’s cLips of Faith is a beer tasting and screening of several short films that travels to several cities across the United States, a fundraiser for local bicycle advocacy efforts. Davis Bicycles! needs 60+ volunteers to help … Continue reading →

Early June Announcements Community Open House on Transportation Needs Wednesday, June 6, 6:00–8:30pm Davis Senior Citizens Center (Multi-Purpose Room East), near 7th and A Streets To assist in the preparation of an update to the General Plan Transportation Element and … Continue reading →

Early May Announcements May is Bike Month, and this Monday night, Davis Bicycles! and the Davis Bike Collective are hosting a City Council candidates’ forum on transportation issues. We invite everyone to come with questions for the candidates! Also on … Continue reading →