I’ve been organizing three social rides for Trails in Bloom – a celebration of nature, culture, and community – in the River District. This area of Sacramento around Richards Blvd has been known for its many urban homeless encampments and warehouses but is transforming into a new urban center. Coming soon: a Kaiser Hospital, a stadium for the FC Republic soccer team, Alchemists Marketplace (which is .. a project Thais’ company is working on), and more. There are community service opportunities on April 26, followed by 10 am social rides, which end at a festival at Hanami Park (next to the Museum of Science and Curiosity). There are three different starting locations for the rides, each will be led by a different LCI. Today Kathy, Barbara, Becky and I rode the basic route. We identified problem areas and best practices.

At Hanami Park:
