Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates

08/16/2026

American River Bridge Ribbon Cutting Postponed!!

The ceremony and ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the American River Bridge has been postponed. The event was originally scheduled for Monday, August 17, but there is no new date confirmed just yet.

We’ll share an update as soon as a new date is announced. Thanks for your patience, and stay tuned! 🚲

08/13/2026

Celebrate Natomas is THIS Saturday! Come out for an evening of live music, food trucks, local vendors, a beer garden, and plenty of community fun — and of course, FREE, SECURE Bike Valet from SABA! 😉

Skip the parking hassle, ride your bike to the festival, and let us keep your wheels safe while you enjoy the festivities.

📍 South Natomas Community Center (SNCC Park)
2921 Truxel Rd, Sacramento
🗓 Saturday, August 15
🕔 Bike Valet: 5:00–8:30 PM

Grab your friends, hop on your bike, and come celebrate Natomas with us!

08/11/2026

DATE CHANGE: American River Bridge Ribbon Cutting

The date has changed, but the celebration is still on! Join Caltrans and the cycling community as we celebrate the opening of the new American River Bridge where I-80 crosses the American River.

📍 American River Bridge
📅 Tuesday, August 25
⏰ 10am ceremony | 11am ribbon cutting

And yes , the date on the flyer is correct! 🙌

The bridge creates an important new connection for people biking and traveling through the American River Parkway, and we're excited to celebrate this milestone with our community.

🚲 Getting there by bike:

-From Midtown/Downtown: Pick up the trail at Sutter's Landing and follow the river about 1 mile to the bridge.

- From Discovery Park: Follow the American River Bike Trail east for about 5 miles. A paved extension leads under the bridge to the event.

-From Sacramento State: Cross the Guy West Bridge, turn left, and follow the American River Bike Trail about 4 miles to the bridge.

Come celebrate this exciting addition to Sacramento's bike network with us!

08/10/2026

A simple reminder when traversing our paths.

Share the Trail Safely!

Help make our trails safe and enjoyable for everyone by following these simple guidelines:

-Walkers should stay on the left side of the trail.
-Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and remain to the walker’s left.
-Bicyclists should ride on the right side of the trail. This allows walkers and riders to see each other as they approach.
-When approaching a walker, bicyclists must yield and pass carefully on the cyclist’s left when it is safe to do so.

Stay alert, be courteous, and share the trail!

🐕🚶🚴‍♂️ 🌳

08/08/2026

VELOBALL 2026 IS ON! Mark your calendars for SABA’s biggest party of the year! Come celebrate bikes, community, and the work we do to make the Sacramento region safer, more accessible, and more bikeable. 💛

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 6–9pm
📍 Sierra 2 Center for the Arts & Community

Your VeloBall ticket includes:
- Food & beverages
- Music
-Photobooth
- Awards
- Live auction
…and plenty more!

Early bird tickets are ON SALE NOW through August 31! Get yours now! Every ticket helps support SABA programs including UpCycle, Learn 2 Ride, Ride Ready Repair, e-bike education, community outreach, and our advocacy for safer streets and better biking infrastructure.

Want to help make VeloBall even bigger? Sponsorship opportunities are also available!

Tickets information:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/velo-ball--2026

Sponsorship information:
https://sacbike.org/velo-ball/

Come celebrate with us. We’ll see you at VeloBall! 🥂🚲

08/03/2026

August Social Ride is a ride to the South Sac Festival! 🌞

Join SABA on Saturday, August 29 as we cruise the Florin Creek Trail on our way to the South Sac Festival at Valley Hi Park! This fun, social ride is a great way to experience one of South Sacramento's trails while arriving by bike to enjoy a day of community, local vendors, entertainment, and more!

We'll kick things off at Richard's Donuts before rolling out together.

📍 Meet: Richard's Donuts
8158 Florin Rd , Sacramento

🕤 Meet Time: 9:30am
🚴 Roll Out: 10:00am

We'll see you there!

07/13/2026

Trail Closure Notice: American River Parkway

If you're planning to ride, walk, or roll along the American River Parkway on Saturday, July 18, please be aware of a temporary trail closure due to the Great American Triathlon.

Trail Closure 📍 :
Guy West Bridge → Sunrise Avenue Footbridge

Closure Hours:
6:00am – 12:00pm

The closure is in place to ensure the safety of race participants and other park users. If the American River Parkway is part of your usual route, be sure to plan ahead and use an alternate route during the event.

Suggested Detours:
South Side of the River:
Sunrise Blvd → Coloma Rd → Folsom Blvd → Howe Ave → Fair Oaks Blvd → H St

North Side of the River:
Sunrise Blvd → Fair Oaks Blvd → H St

Thanks for your patience, and best of luck to everyone participating in the Great American Triathlon! 🚴🏃🚣

07/09/2026

Are you interested in learning how to ride our bike lane sweepers to clean up bike lanes around town? Join us at Roosevelt Park in downtown, this Friday July 10th at 5:30pm for a demo of why we have them, how they work, and how to ride them.

See you there!

07/07/2026

What does the data actually say about e-bikes? As e-bike ridership continues to grow across California, it's more important than ever that conversations about safety are grounded in facts and not fear.

In this new opinion piece for The Sacramento Bee, SABA's Rob Youngren explores why legal e-bikes are too often confused with illegal e-motos, why accurate data matters, and why safer infrastructure—not misplaced panic, is the key to improving transportation safety.

At SABA, we believe we can have honest conversations about safety while also recognizing the tremendous benefits e-bikes bring to our communities: expanding mobility, reducing traffic, improving air quality, and helping more people choose biking as transportation.

We encourage you to give the article a read and join the conversation.

🔗 Facebook: Article linked below.
https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article316285718.html

What are your thoughts on the future of e-bikes in California?

07/06/2026

July Social Ride Clarksburg Branch Line Trail 🚲🌿

Join SABA on Sunday, July 26 as we head to West Sacramento to check out some exciting bike infrastructure and explore the Clarksburg Branch Line Trail:a trail that will soon be fully paved all the way to Clarksburg!

- Meet: Franquette Cafe: 965 Bridge St #100, West Sacramento
- Meet Time: 8:30am
- Roll Out: 9:00am

Preview the route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55737928

We'll see you on the trail!