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

May
31
Sat
Ohlone Greenway Fun Day @ El Cerrito DMV Parking Lot
May 31 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Come join the fun on the Ohlone Greenway! Photo courtesy Suzanne Iarla

Come join the fun on the Ohlone Greenway!
Photo courtesy Suzanne Iarla

The City of El Cerrito hosts its Ohlone Greenway Fun Day to celebrate the recent renovation of the Ohlone Greenway, the multi-use trail that runs the length of El Cerrito and through our city of Albany, as well as Richmond & Berkeley.
The event will encourage people of all ages to ride, jog, walk or roll along the Greenway and include activities like a “discovery passport” activity and bicycle obstacle course. The celebration will include music by DJ worldOnelove, informational tables about biking & walking (including AS&R’s table!,) basic bike safety checks, a bicycle obstacle course for kids, gardening and other tips for healthy living, and more!
The festival at the Greenway and Manila Avenue runs from 9:30am- 1pm.

There is also a fun-run and ride:
The course starts at the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station “Willow Street” parking lot and finish at the El Cerrito DMV Parking lot @ Manila Avenue. All routes are along the Ohlone Greenway in El Cerrito. Route distances are approximate. The 5k route has 18 road intersection crossings. The 1 mile route has 6 road intersection crossings. Participants should use caution at all crossings.
*Riders (approx 5km) will begin at 9:15am – All riders must wear a helmet.
*Runners (approx 5km route) will begin at 9:45am
*Walkers (approx 1mile route) will begin at 10:00 am
This is a fun event, not a race. All abilities welcome!
Register here now to ride, run or walk! Same-day registration begins at 8:45 am.
The first 50 people to register will receive a free t-shirt.

If you’re not going to do the fun run, walk or ride, just come on by the Festival between 9:30am – 1pm!

I could use a few VOLUNTEERS to help me at the table – if you’d like to help at our table (especially if you live or work in El Cerrito,) please contact me (Amy Smolens) – thanks so much!

Jun
2
Mon
Urban Cycling 101 Classroom Workshop – UC Berkeley @ UC Berkeley University Hall, Room 150
Jun 2 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 3 @ 12:00 am
Come on down and learn how to ride a bike more safely - and have more fun!

Come on down and learn how to ride a bike more safely – and have more fun!

Free bicycle skills class, courtesy of Bike East Bay (formerly EBBC!)

Learn basic rules of the road, how to share the road with cars on busy streets, how to equip your bicycle, lock your bike, fit your helmet, and avoid crashes by riding predictably, visibly, and communicating with other road users by your actions and signals. Every workshop has the same content so you only need to attend once. For adults and teens, no bike needed.
(Please note: All of Bike East Bay’s UC Berkeley classes are open to the public, but are also part of the BEST (Bicycle Education &Safety Training) program allowing ticketed cyclists to have their fines reduced.)

Class is FREE but please register here.

Jun
20
Fri
Bike About Town Family Rides @ Bikes on Solano (formerly Wheels of Justice)
Jun 20 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join the fun! Photo courtesy Amy Smolens

Join the fun!
Photo courtesy Amy Smolens

Grab your bikes and invite your friends & family – it’s time for the annual Bike About Town rides!
Join the City of Albany’s Department of Recreation and a bunch of your fellow rollers as we explore Albany by bike on Spring, Summer and Autumn evenings. Each of the events will trace different routes that pass through parts of Albany you may not have biked before. All levels of cyclists are encouraged to join.

The Albany Peloton rolls down Peralta Avenue for another fun Bike About Town Photo courtesy Amy Smolens

The Albany Peloton rolls down Peralta Avenue for another fun Bike About Town
Photo courtesy Amy Smolens

The ride begins at 6:30 at Bikes on Solano (formerly Wheels of Justice,) at Solano and Peralta in Albany.
Come a few minutes early to pump up your tires. Ride maps are distributed, and we take off in a big group. There are experienced cyclists to lead and bring up the rear. After wheeling about for a half hour or forty-five minutes we return to Peralta Park, just across the street from our start, for light refreshments, a raffle, and general carousing.
Dates this year are Fridays May 16,  June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19 and October 17th (dress up in your Halloween finest for this one!)

Jun
21
Sat
POSTPONED!! Urban Cycling 101 Classroom Workshop – Richmond @ Richmond Police Activities League Conference Room
Jun 21 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come on down and learn how to ride a bike more safely - and have more fun!

Come on down and learn how to ride a bike more safely – and have more fun!

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN POSTPONED – PLEASE GO TO https://bikeeastbay.org/UC101 for a constantly updated list of classes.
Free bicycle skills class, courtesy of Bike East Bay (formerly EBBC!)

Learn basic rules of the road, how to share the road with cars on busy streets, how to equip your bicycle, lock your bike, fit your helmet, and avoid crashes by riding predictably, visibly, and communicating with other road users by your actions and signals. Every workshop has the same content so you only need to attend once. For adults and teens, no bike needed.

Every attendee will receive a free reflective vest for participating!

Class is FREE but please register here.

Jul
7
Mon
Urban Cycling 101 Classroom Workshop – UC Berkeley @ UC Berkeley University Hall, Room 150
Jul 7 @ 10:00 pm – Jul 8 @ 12:00 am
Come on down and learn how to ride a bike more safely - and have more fun!

Come on down and learn how to ride a bike more safely – and have more fun!

Free bicycle skills class, courtesy of Bike East Bay (formerly EBBC!)

Learn basic rules of the road, how to share the road with cars on busy streets, how to equip your bicycle, lock your bike, fit your helmet, and avoid crashes by riding predictably, visibly, and communicating with other road users by your actions and signals. Every workshop has the same content so you only need to attend once. For adults and teens, no bike needed.
(Please note: All of Bike East Bay’s UC Berkeley classes are open to the public, but are also part of the BEST (Bicycle Education &Safety Training) program allowing ticketed cyclists to have their fines reduced.)

Class is FREE but please register here.

Jul
18
Fri
Bike About Town Family Rides @ Bikes on Solano (formerly Wheels of Justice)
Jul 18 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join the fun! Photo courtesy Amy Smolens

Join the fun!
Photo courtesy Amy Smolens

Grab your bikes and invite your friends & family – it’s time for the annual Bike About Town rides!
Join the City of Albany’s Department of Recreation and a bunch of your fellow rollers as we explore Albany by bike on Spring, Summer and Autumn evenings. Each of the events will trace different routes that pass through parts of Albany you may not have biked before. All levels of cyclists are encouraged to join.

The Albany Peloton rolls down Peralta Avenue for another fun Bike About Town Photo courtesy Amy Smolens

The Albany Peloton rolls down Peralta Avenue for another fun Bike About Town
Photo courtesy Amy Smolens

The ride begins at 6:30 at Bikes on Solano (formerly Wheels of Justice,) at Solano and Peralta in Albany.
Come a few minutes early to pump up your tires. Ride maps are distributed, and we take off in a big group. There are experienced cyclists to lead and bring up the rear. After wheeling about for a half hour or forty-five minutes we return to Peralta Park, just across the street from our start, for light refreshments, a raffle, and general carousing.
Dates this year are Fridays May 16,  June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19 and October 17th (dress up in your Halloween finest for this one!)

Jul
19
Sat
POSTPONED!! Urban Cycling 101 Classroom Workshop – Richmond @ Richmond Police Activities League Conference Room
Jul 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come on down and learn how to ride a bike more safely - and have more fun!

Come on down and learn how to ride a bike more safely – and have more fun!

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN POSTPONED – PLEASE GO TO https://bikeeastbay.org/UC101 for a constantly updated list of classes.
Free bicycle skills class, courtesy of Bike East Bay (formerly EBBC!)

Learn basic rules of the road, how to share the road with cars on busy streets, how to equip your bicycle, lock your bike, fit your helmet, and avoid crashes by riding predictably, visibly, and communicating with other road users by your actions and signals. Every workshop has the same content so you only need to attend once. For adults and teens, no bike needed.

Every attendee will receive a free reflective vest for participating!

Class is FREE but please register here.

Aug
10
Sun
“Geared 4 Kids” Family Bike Ride @ Richmond City Hall
Aug 10 @ 5:30 pm – 5:45 pm

Get GEARED UP! Helmets, Bikes, Bells!

Bring your friends & family and join the fun!

Bring your friends & family and join the fun!

In August, Geared4Kids will join up with Rich City Rides and have another family bike ride in Richmond.  We had a great ride a year ago and especially enjoyed seeing the sights along the Richmond Greenway. We’re going back again this summer for more.  If you joined us last year, join us again this year and see how much the Edible Forest has grown in the last year.  If you didn’t join us last year, do it this year. You’ll be glad you did.

They will be meeting at Richmond City Hall on Nevin between 25th and 27th. Richmond BART is the nearest BART station.
We will gather starting at 10:30am and will ride out at 11:00am.

Helmets required for kids.
Be sure to pack snacks, water, and clothing appropriate to weather conditions!

Want to ride from Albany? Put a note here in “comments” and get something going!
Aug
15
Fri
Bike About Town Family Rides @ Bikes on Solano (formerly Wheels of Justice)
Aug 15 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join the fun! Photo courtesy Amy Smolens

Join the fun!
Photo courtesy Amy Smolens

Grab your bikes and invite your friends & family – it’s time for the annual Bike About Town rides!
Join the City of Albany’s Department of Recreation and a bunch of your fellow rollers as we explore Albany by bike on Spring, Summer and Autumn evenings. Each of the events will trace different routes that pass through parts of Albany you may not have biked before. All levels of cyclists are encouraged to join.

The Albany Peloton rolls down Peralta Avenue for another fun Bike About Town Photo courtesy Amy Smolens

The Albany Peloton rolls down Peralta Avenue for another fun Bike About Town
Photo courtesy Amy Smolens

The ride begins at 6:30 at Bikes on Solano (formerly Wheels of Justice,) at Solano and Peralta in Albany.
Come a few minutes early to pump up your tires. Ride maps are distributed, and we take off in a big group. There are experienced cyclists to lead and bring up the rear. After wheeling about for a half hour or forty-five minutes we return to Peralta Park, just across the street from our start, for light refreshments, a raffle, and general carousing.
Dates this year are Fridays May 16,  June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19 and October 17th (dress up in your Halloween finest for this one!)

Aug
16
Sat
POSTPONED!! Urban Cycling 101 Classroom Workshop – Richmond @ Richmond Police Activities League Conference Room
Aug 16 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come on down and learn how to ride a bike more safely - and have more fun!

Come on down and learn how to ride a bike more safely – and have more fun!

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN POSTPONED – PLEASE GO TO https://bikeeastbay.org/UC101 for a constantly updated list of classes.
Free bicycle skills class, courtesy of Bike East Bay (formerly EBBC!)

Learn basic rules of the road, how to share the road with cars on busy streets, how to equip your bicycle, lock your bike, fit your helmet, and avoid crashes by riding predictably, visibly, and communicating with other road users by your actions and signals. Every workshop has the same content so you only need to attend once. For adults and teens, no bike needed.

Every attendee will receive a free reflective vest for participating!

Class is FREE but please register here.