Discounts

Become an AS&R member and get discounts at local bike shops and businesses!

Blue Heron Bikes: 10% off parts and accessories.

Bikes on Solano: 10% off labor, parts and accessories.

Offers are valid to members of Albany Strollers & Rollers and their households. Tell your friends!
Contact us with questions.

Events

Nov
11
Thu
AS&R Meeting – You’re Invited to Join Virtually!
Nov 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Have a gripe, an idea or some input about anything that would further cycling and pedestrian conditions here in Albany? Then join us at our next meeting (every other month – odd-numbered months) where we discuss policy and projects, and talk about what’s going on in Active Transportation in Albany.

The racks at St. Alban's Church have gotten plenty of use already!

Plenty of bike parking at our meeting location, St. Alban’s Church!

(Note: currently our meetings are still online, til further notice)

Have something you want to talk about? Request Agenda Item HERE or in “comments,” below (scroll down to the bottom for the next meeting).

Look forward to seeing you!

The Meeting link will be emailed to our GREENways Newsletter list, or email contactus@albanystrollroll.org .

Jan
13
Thu
AS&R Meeting – You’re Invited to Join Virtually! @ Zoom
Jan 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Have a gripe, an idea or some input about anything that would further cycling and pedestrian conditions here in Albany? Then join us at our next Zoom meeting (every other month – odd-numbered months) where we discuss policy and projects, and talk about what’s going on in Active Transportation in Albany.

This meeting will feature Sophie Gabel-Scheinbaum, who is working on the community engagement efforts for future development at El Cerrito Plaza BART Station. They’d likely have a brief presentation to give some context on the project concepts and then open it up for questions as well as facilitate discussion. For more info, see: A Vision for El Cerrito Plaza.

Have something else you want to talk about? To Request an Agenda Item click Request an Agenda Item HERE or in “comments,” below (scroll down to the bottom for the next meeting).

Look forward to seeing you!

The Meeting link will be emailed to our GREENways Newsletter list, or email contactus@albanystrollroll.org .

Mar
10
Thu
AS&R Meeting – You’re Invited to Join Virtually!
Mar 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Have a gripe, an idea or some input about anything that would further cycling and pedestrian conditions here in Albany? Then join us at our next meeting (every other month – odd-numbered months) where we discuss policy and projects, and talk about what’s going on in Active Transportation in Albany.

The racks at St. Alban's Church have gotten plenty of use already!

Plenty of bike parking at our meeting location, St. Alban’s Church!

(Note: currently our meetings are still online, til further notice)

Have something you want to talk about? Request Agenda Item HERE or in “comments,” below (scroll down to the bottom for the next meeting).

Look forward to seeing you!

The Meeting link will be emailed to our GREENways Newsletter list, or email contactus@albanystrollroll.org .

May
12
Thu
AS&R Meeting – You’re Invited to Join Virtually!
May 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Have a gripe, an idea or some input about anything that would further cycling and pedestrian conditions here in Albany? Then join us at our next meeting (every other month – odd-numbered months) where we discuss policy and projects, and talk about what’s going on in Active Transportation in Albany.

The racks at St. Alban's Church have gotten plenty of use already!

Plenty of bike parking at our meeting location, St. Alban’s Church!

(Note: currently our meetings are still online, til further notice)

Have something you want to talk about? Request Agenda Item HERE or in “comments,” below (scroll down to the bottom for the next meeting).

Look forward to seeing you!

The Meeting link will be emailed to our GREENways Newsletter list, or email contactus@albanystrollroll.org .

May
20
Fri
Bike to Wherever Day – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! NEW LOCATION! @ Energizer Station
May 20 @ 6:15 am – 9:30 am

Come join our annual rolling party, Bike to Work Day!
courtesy Francesco Papalia

Join AS&R and Xtracycle for “Bike to Wherever Day” in the Bay Area, a party on wheels!!
As usual, there will be coffee, food, swag, bike goodies in Bike East Bay’s famous Bike to Work Day musette bags, fun and lots of good conversation & information so come on down on your way to work, school, shopping or around town!
Here’s a short VIDEO that AS&R member Francesco Papalia took so you can see how fun the morning is! We’ll be at a NEW LOCATION, THE GREENWAY NORTH OF SOLANO!

We had plenty of food & drink, thanks to our supporting businesses and great volunteers! WE NEED YOU!!
courtesy Melanie Mintz

We’re getting generous donations from Kim’s Cafe (thanks, Cathy!), Royal Ground Coffee (thanks, Mike!), GU Energy (thanks, Roshelle!), Trader Joe’s El Cerrito, Sprouts at University Village and Safeway all the passing cyclists will have plenty to eat and drink!!
In addition to the great Bike East Bay musette swag bags, we’ll have our own safety items like clings and reflective bands, BikeLink cards, and lots of great conversation about cycling and walking!

Every day is Bike to School Day! photo courtesy Ginny Porter

SO YES, WE NEED YOUR HELP PREPARING & DISTRIBUTING ALL THESE GOODIES TO HUNDREDS OF CYCLISTS! SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE!!

Rob Allen, owner of Blue Heron Bikes will be volunteering his time, checking your bicycles for safety and road-worthiness as he has in previous years!
WE WILL NEED HELP AT OUR ENERGIZER STATION BEGINNING AT 6:15 (prep) a.m. through wrap-up at 9:30.

Volunteers like you are the key to success – please join us! photo courtesy Britt Tanner

We’ll need help STUFFING THE MUSETTE BAGS with goodies, soliciting donations, shopping beforehand, picking up food & coffee early morning on the 20th, and handing out swag, food and counting cyclists all morning at the Energizer Station.
If so, please

Thanks!!

Here’s to another great Bike to Work/Wherever Day! photo courtesy Amy Smolens

Jul
4
Mon
El Cerrito “WorldOne” 4th of July Festival @ Cerrito Vista Park
Jul 4 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

The City of El Cerrito WorldOne 4th of July Festival on Monday, July 4th from 11am to 5pm features world-class live music provided by WorldOne entertainment.
Vendor and information booths include every department in the City: Public Works, Community Development, Recreation, Police, Fire. Information will be available from City-sponsored clubs and organizations including the Arts & Culture Commission, Environmental Quality Committee, Urban Forest Committee and so many more.
Food and drink are available for purchase. Live music and other entertainment is free and encouraged for all to enjoy.
Games, rides and face painting are available (for purchase).
New this year – a free “Family Fun Zone” will be set up for those with younger children.

 

Free bicycle valet parking is available, and biking to the event is encouraged.

Jul
14
Thu
AS&R Meeting – You’re Invited to Join Virtually!
Jul 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Have a gripe, an idea or some input about anything that would further cycling and pedestrian conditions here in Albany? Then join us at our next meeting (every other month – odd-numbered months) where we discuss policy and projects, and talk about what’s going on in Active Transportation in Albany.

The racks at St. Alban's Church have gotten plenty of use already!

Plenty of bike parking at our meeting location, St. Alban’s Church!

(Note: currently our meetings are still online, til further notice)

Have something you want to talk about? Request Agenda Item HERE or in “comments,” below (scroll down to the bottom for the next meeting).

Look forward to seeing you!

The Meeting link will be emailed to our GREENways Newsletter list, or email contactus@albanystrollroll.org .

Sep
8
Thu
AS&R Meeting – You’re Invited to Join Virtually!
Sep 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Have a gripe, an idea or some input about anything that would further cycling and pedestrian conditions here in Albany? Then join us at our next meeting (every other month – odd-numbered months) where we discuss policy and projects, and talk about what’s going on in Active Transportation in Albany.

The racks at St. Alban's Church have gotten plenty of use already!

Plenty of bike parking at our meeting location, St. Alban’s Church!

(Note: currently our meetings are still online, til further notice)

Have something you want to talk about? Request Agenda Item HERE or in “comments,” below (scroll down to the bottom for the next meeting).

Look forward to seeing you!

The Meeting link will be emailed to our GREENways Newsletter list, or email contactus@albanystrollroll.org .

Oct
30
Sun
Blue Heron Bikes 10th Anniversary Celebration @ Blue Heron Bikes
Oct 30 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join Blue Heron and owner Rob Allen for his wonderful local shop’s 10th Anniversary Celebration! There will be food, drink, music, fun and a bike parts swap meet!

Be there or be square, in their back parking lot just off the Ohlone Greenway!

SEE YOU THERE!!

 

Nov
10
Thu
AS&R Meeting – You’re Invited to Join Virtually!
Nov 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Have a gripe, an idea or some input about anything that would further cycling and pedestrian conditions here in Albany? Then join us at our next meeting (every other month – odd-numbered months) where we discuss policy and projects, and talk about what’s going on in Active Transportation in Albany.

The racks at St. Alban's Church have gotten plenty of use already!

Plenty of bike parking at our meeting location, St. Alban’s Church!

(Note: currently our meetings are still online, til further notice)

Have something you want to talk about? Request Agenda Item HERE or in “comments,” below (scroll down to the bottom for the next meeting).

Look forward to seeing you!

The Meeting link will be emailed to our GREENways Newsletter list, or email contactus@albanystrollroll.org .