PRESS RELEASE. From San Mateo County.  UPDATED TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2020.

Bicycle Sunday Returns, Parks Extends Hours

The San Mateo County Parks Department on Sunday, May 2 will resume Bicycle Sunday opening a 3.8-mile segment of Cañada Road in Woodside along Crystal Springs Regional Trail to non-motorized activities, including walking, jogging, bicycling, hiking and roller-skating.

During Bicycle Sunday, the section of Cañada Road between Highway 92 and immediately north of the Filoli entrance will be closed to cars and motorcycles from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Filoli entrance gate will be accessible to northbound traffic. Road barricades and park staff will be present to redirect motorized traffic and assist Bicycle Sunday participants.

This open-street program occurs every Sunday on non-holiday weekends. Funding for Bicycle Sunday is provided by the San Mateo County Parks Foundation.

This open-street program occurs every Sunday on non-holiday weekends. It was canceled last year due to crowding concerns caused by the pandemic.

Learn more at https://parks.smcgov.org/press-release/bicycle-sunday-returns-may-2

Current California Department of Public Health COVID-19 guidelines for outdoor activity require face coverings be worn when you can’t maintain social distancing from those who are not part of your household.

Parking for Bicycle Sunday is available at Cañada Road and Highway 92 and at Edgewood Road. There are no restrooms or water on site. The Pulgas Water Temple is open to hikers, bikers and equestrians on Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. See a map on our Bicycle Sunday page »

More Parks news: Closing times at County Parks will be extended to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Most County parks, regional trails and playgrounds are open. Learn more at https://parks.smcgov.org/

Bicycle Sunday

Bicycle Sunday Returns, May 2

After being canceled due to COVID-19, Bicycle Sunday will return to its regular schedule, beginning Sunday, May 2. Face coverings are required when unable to maintain social distancing from those not of your household…. View moreView Bicycle Sunday Returns, May 2

Sundays 9:00am – 3:00pm

On Sundays, a 3.8-mile segment of Cañada Road along Crystal Springs Regional Trail is closed between the Filoli entrance and Highway 92 allowing for non-motorized activities including jogging, bicycling, hiking, roller-skating, and walking (Strollers are welcome, but no ball/frisbee activity allowed). Cañada Road between Edgewood Road to the Filoli entrance will remain open to vehicles.

Restrooms are available at nearby Edgewood Park & Preserve, approximately 1.2 miles away, as well at the Pulgas Water Temple and Filoli Estate. Bring your own water to the event. Parking is available at both ends of the road.

An event permit is needed for large, organized groups of bicyclists, skateboarders, roller bladers or walkers. For more information please call the parks reservation desk at (650) 363-4021 or the Supervising Ranger at (650) 851-1210.

Event subject to cancellation for weather, conditions, or staffing. Call Bicycle Sunday Hotline at (650)361-1785 on the day of the event for an update.

Be Safe

• Wear a helmet
• Wear protective clothing
• Wear knee & elbow protection
• Follow directions and signs
• Keep to the right
• Pass to the left
• Alert others when passing
• Remain on the roadway
• Groups travel in single file
• Be aware of any vehicle traffic
• Don’t speed

Come enjoy one of the most beautiful areas on the peninsula!

Author: mdrag

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