Free Sonoma Valley Bike Tour

A free guided 20-mile bike tour through Sonoma Valley for bicyclists co-sponsored by Greenbelt Alliance, Sonoma Ecology Center, and BikePartners.net will begin at 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, on Sonoma Plaza. Advance sign-ups are required by going online or calling 415-543-6771 x326. greenbelt.org/events/sonoma-valley-bike-outing/

The easy and informational ride will go from the historic Plaza through the emerging Springs area to the open lands below Sonoma Mountain.

At several stops along the way, leaders will show how the community is creating affordable housing, using solar energy, and preserving greenbelts.

• Sonoma Valley resident Teri Shore and Adam Garcia, both of Greenbelt Alliance, will co-lead the ride.

• Caitlin Cornwall of the Sonoma Ecology Center will talk about the Sonoma Valley wildlife corridor.

• Geoffrey Smith of BikePartners.net will explain advances in solar energy technology.

• Scott Johnson of MidPen Housing will discuss the new affordable housing project in Fetters Hot Springs.

Participants must be competent at bike riding, must bring their own bicycle, lunch, snacks and lots of water. Helmets are required.

If you have any questions about this outing, contact Adam Garcia at agarcia@greenbelt.org or 415-543-6771, ext. 326.