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You are invited to see artwork by Monterey Bay Plein Air painters who documented the land and historic changes happening at the new Fort Ord Dunes State Parks during the past couple years. Reception: September 18, 2026. 6-7:30.

Carmel Valley artist and bike commuter Paola Berthouin has 8 works in the show. Exhibit runs Sept 7-Nov 5, 2026.

Also: Sept 19-20 is Studio Tour. Paola will be showing and selling her work, 11-5 both days. Many new pieces to share, including her new book:
RisingLeaf Sanctuary, The Land Tending Way.
https://www.paolafiorelleberthoin.com/

#MontereyCounty #FortOrd #artist #painter #BikeCommuter #ArtGallery #NewBook #author

Excerpts from #SalinasValleyNow story by Erik Chalhoub, "Más jóvenes se están sumando al ciclismo de montaña, y las oportunidades para hacerlo están creciendo a nivel local.” / "More young people are hopping onto mountain bikes—and the opportunities to do so are growing locally.”

“Riding bikes can increase focus, improve mood and improve both physical and mental health. It’s important to get kids to spend more time in nature.”
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Asst coach with #Salinas High School Cowboys Mountain Bike Team, points to tight-knit community of #MountainBiking community, especially on display during #FortOrd race.

“It’s very supportive. Everybody cheers for everybody else.”

For kids who don’t have a bike, no problem—they’ll be given one for the race.
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“It opens the door for kids who may not have a group, but they’ll find a group within the team.”
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“They spoke so positively and energetically about being out there with friends in nature and away from screens.”

https://www.salinasvalleynow.com/2026/07/m-s-j-venes-se-est-n-sumando-al-ciclismo-de-monta-a-y-las-oportunidades-para-hacerlo-est-n-creciendo-a-nivel-local/dbce4953/es/

#MoreKidsOnBikes #MTB #MontereyCounty

#FortOrd #MontereyCounty

"The Army’s Direct Notification Program is a free service to the community to provide notification for our prescribed burns. You must register for this service every year you wish to be notified….The burn season starts July 1st and ends December 31st (unless extended by permission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service).”
#PrescribedBurns #AirPollution

https://fortordcleanup.com/prescribed-burns/notification/

"NorCal Interscholastic Cycling League starts its season at Fort Ord every year….Executive Director Terry Curley says part of the appeal of biking is its #inclusivity—there are no benches, so everyone gets to ride.”

https://www.ksbw.com/article/students-mountain-bike-race-fort-ord-march-3/64020276

A partial local history: https://bikemonterey.org/monterey-county-teens-who-bike-including-mountain-bike-at-the-2017-california-state-high-school-mountain-bike-championships-and-elsewhere.html

#NationalInterscholasticCyclingAssociation #NICA #NorCalLeague #MoreKidsOnBikes #FortOrd #MontereyCounty #FortOrdNationalMonument #MountainBiking #MTB #HighSchoolAthletics #Salinas #Monterey #SalinasHighSchoolCowboysRacing #MontereyBayCompositeLightfighters #RanchoSanJuanHighSchoolMountainBiking #Athletics #TeensBike #YouthBike

May 18 Fort Ord Dunes State Park Volunteer Bike Tour. All types of bicycles, e-bikes, or non-motorized active transportation (skateboards, scooters, etc.) are welcome to join. A mobile bike mechanic will be available throughout the event. This is a special Bike Month edition of California State Parks—Monterey District’s monthly volunteer project at Fort Ord Dunes State Park and is co-sponsored by California State Parks Foundation. Sign-ups required. Please note details re: youth, waivers, helmets, etc.: https://volunteer.calparks.org/opportunity/a3tJw0000007

For more spring events in Monterey County, see Bike Buzz: Spring 2024 News from Bicycling Monterey: https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-spring-2024-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html.

#BikeTooter #MontereyCounty #BikeMonth
#BikeMonterey #BicyclingMonterey #FortOrd #InvasivePlants #Monterey #bike #bicycling #cycling #ecotourism

#BOOM #MountainBiking #FortOrd
https://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/fort-ord-warn-illegal-trails-munitions-19373922.php

Among the Cal State Monterey Bay "Welcome Back" activities:

-Mountain Bike Skills Clinic to work on your balance control and stability, followed by a ride to practice skills in Fort Ord National Monument
-Coastal Bike Ride from campus to Monterey—free bike and helmet rental included!—"No Drop Rides" ("you will never be left behind, EVER")
Details: https://csumb.edu/traditions/elevate-and-engage/

Other tips "Back to the Books—and Bikes—in Monterey County: Tips for College Students" https://bikemonterey.org/back-to-the-books-and-bikes.html

#CalState #CaliforniaStateUniversity #Elevate #Engage #MontereyBay #Monterey #MTB #cycling #bicycling #BikeFriendly #university #college #students #MontereyCounty #FortOrd #NationalMonument