Bike Valet
Did you park your ride with us at the Downtown Chico Christmas Preview? We are focussed on keeping you pedaling this season and one of the ways we do that is being present at local events with free and secure bike valet parking. Learn more about the Bike Valet here and keep your eyes peeled because the valet will return to the Chico Certified Farmer's Market on Saturdays very soon!

Adopt-a-Path
We now have 6 partners who have adopted local Class I Bike Paths and are conducting regular clean-up and maintenance days. We want to give a special thank you to CSU, Chico CAVE Program, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Klean Kanteen, PAUL Component Engineering, Women on Wheels North Valley Ride Club, and Butte County Sheriff Search & Rescue for all of the hard work and hours they've put into their paths. Every work day makes our community a safer, more accessible and beautiful place to ride a bike!

TrailWorks
It has been a busy time for our TrailWorks program and regional partners. In early November, we hosted a Middle Trail Work Day where over 15 community volunteers joined us to rebuilt multiple drains on the trail and even added a few more. Drains are critical for Upper Park trails because they allow water to exit the trail rather than run down it which causes erosion and gullies. Always remember to check if trails are open to ride by checking trail status on the City of Chico's website​ and watching the signs posted at trail heads.

Interested in volunteering? Visit our website and enter your information in the volunteer sing-up form.

Keep Velo Rollin' Virtual Silent Auction
The virtual auction closes on November 30th at 8 pm. This means, there are only 8 days left to check out the items or continue bidding on the items you want! At the button below, click 'virtual auction' to check on your items or view the auction for the first time. All proceeds from the auction go to Chico Velo programs, advocacy and events. The winning bidders will be called the evening of November 30th and we will reach out December 1st to arrange item pick-up. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

North Valley Week of Giving
GivingTuesday is a global movement bringing together individuals and nonprofits to transform their communities and the North Valley Community Foundation took it a step further. We are so excited to participate in the North Valley Week of Giving to connect with folks like you all over the North Valley to get our message out and gain support to do the work that is vital to our mission. Starting on Tuesday, November 30th, keep an eye out for email and social media opportunities from Chico Velo.

Chico Natural Foods Round-Up in December
During the month of December, you can round up to the nearest dollar on every purchase you make at the Co-op! Ask a cashier about Chico Velo and keep an eye out for our table out front during the last week of December.

Chico Velo provides services and resources to the region that are not offered by any other organization. We are dedicated to promoting cycling and alternative transportation in our community through education and outreach and is actively involved in any and all legislation and infrastructure developments that help make our region a cleaner, healthier, safer and a more enjoyable place to live. We aim to ensure we can all experience the freedom and joy that a bicycle can provide and have an opportunity to ride a bicycle in a safe and comfortable environment.

For more than 35 years, proceeds from Chico Velo’s events and donations from members, sponsors, and partners, have provided 100% of funds needed to implement our programs. In 2020 and 2021, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Chico Velo was unable to host The Wildflower Century Ride which traditionally draws 3,500 riders and is one of the longest century rides in California. Your contributions directly benefit bicycle and active transportation advocacy, education and stewardship in our region for the current and future generations. We would not be here without the generosity of our donors, members, and community.

Thank you for your calls and emails about the 2022 Wildflower Century Ride! It is more clear than ever to us that this event is loved in our region and far beyond. The Chico Velo Team is excited to host the Wildflower in true fashion during the last weekend of April 2022 and we are very hopeful we will have registration posted by the beginning of January. Please stay tuned for more details and consider this a SAVE THE DATE!

Your ongoing support of Chico Velo cannot be understated and we are looking forward to seeing you at upcoming events! For questions and comments, please email [email protected]​