
SOLEDAD — Ciclovía Soledad was able to take place Aug. 22 after being delayed from March 2020 due to pandemic restrictions.
Most of Front Street was blocked to cars so that community members could walk, skate or cycle through a spacious open path filled with booths and activities.
The event was organized by a committee of local youth to inspire healthy habits, and is part of an Open Streets project, which has helped to bring prior Ciclovías to Gonzales in 2018 and King City in 2019.
Ciclovía Soledad 2021
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California Highway Patrol Officer Jessica Madueno (left) adjusts a youth’s helmet at the CHP booth, where bicycle riders were able to get a free helmet or help adjusting their helmets. (Sean Roney/Staff)

Community members browse the different types of bikes available for rental from a booth at the south entrance of Front Street. (Sean Roney/Staff)

Soledad Mayor Pro Tem Carla Strobridge ( from left), Mayor Anna Velazquez and Councilman Ben Jimenez Jr. prepare to draw the winners of free bikes during a raffle at Sunday’s Ciclovía. (Sean Roney/Staff)

Jesus Chagoya (right) and other children blow giant bubbles in the wind at the kids zone booth. (Sean Roney/Staff)

Children gather for paint different projects, from bird houses to toy trains, at the Arts Council for Monterey County booth. (Sean Roney/Staff)
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