Active 101 Infrastructure Ride Brings a Guided Cycling Tour to Belmont and San Carlos on November 12
Active 101 Infrastructure Ride Brings a Guided Cycling Tour to Belmont and San Carlos on November 12
Cycling enthusiasts, transportation advocates, and community members will have an opportunity to explore local transportation infrastructure during the Active 101 Infrastructure Ride: Belmont / San Carlos on Thursday, November 12, 2026. This guided bike tour will highlight key areas around US 101 and introduce participants to improvement efforts designed to support active transportation in San Mateo County.
Running from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the one-hour ride will offer a closer look at selected transportation routes, intersections, and infrastructure connections around Belmont and San Carlos. Participants will learn more about the San Mateo County Transportation Authority’s (SMCTA) San Mateo County Crossings Improvement Plan while experiencing parts of the area by bicycle.
With limited spots available, interested cyclists are encouraged to register in advance to secure their place.
Explore the San Mateo County Crossings Improvement Plan
The Active 101 Infrastructure Ride offers a practical opportunity to understand how transportation planning can influence everyday travel. Rather than simply discussing proposed improvements, participants will explore selected locations along the route and see the surrounding infrastructure firsthand.
The ride will showcase the US 101/Holly Street Interchange, segments of Industrial Road, and an ending point along Old County Road. These locations form part of a broader conversation about improving connections for people who walk, cycle, and use other forms of active transportation near the US 101 corridor.
For residents and commuters, transportation infrastructure plays an important role in determining how easily they can reach workplaces, neighborhoods, transit stations, and nearby destinations. Routes that feel disconnected or difficult to navigate can discourage people from choosing alternatives to driving.
Guided infrastructure tours help make these issues easier to understand by allowing participants to observe existing conditions and consider how improvements could make local journeys more convenient and accessible.
Understanding the Active 101 Plan
The Active 101 Plan identifies changes needed to support active transportation within a quarter mile of US 101. Its focus highlights the importance of creating better connections around a major transportation corridor while considering the needs of people traveling by bicycle or on foot.
Highways and major roads can present challenges for active transportation. Interchanges, busy intersections, and gaps between routes may make nearby destinations feel farther apart than they are. Improving connections around these areas can help create more practical options for local travel.
The San Mateo County Crossings Improvement Plan is part of the larger effort to examine transportation connections and identify opportunities for improvement. By exploring selected locations during the ride, participants can develop a better understanding of the relationship between existing infrastructure and future planning.
The tour may also appeal to residents interested in urban planning, sustainable transportation, and the future of cycling in the Peninsula. Seeing the locations in person can provide a useful perspective that maps and written descriptions alone may not offer.
Participants interested in learning more about the individual projects can consult the official information provided by the event organizers and SMCTA.
A Guided Ride Through Belmont and San Carlos
The event will begin at the San Carlos Caltrain entrance on Old County Road at East San Carlos Avenue. From there, the guided bicycle tour will showcase selected locations connected to the US 101 corridor.
The planned route includes the US 101/Holly Street Interchange and portions of Industrial Road before concluding along Old County Road. Additional route details are expected to be announced, so registered participants should watch for updates from the organizers.
The one-hour format makes the event a manageable opportunity for people who want to combine cycling with learning about local infrastructure. It also offers a chance to see familiar roads from a different perspective and consider how transportation design affects cyclists and other road users.
Because this is a guided ride rather than a conventional sightseeing tour, participants should be prepared to follow the designated route and any instructions provided by the event organizers.
What Participants Need to Bring
Preparation is essential for a comfortable and responsible cycling experience. Participants are expected to bring their own bicycles, helmets, water bottles, and sunscreen.
A properly maintained bicycle can help make the ride more comfortable, while a correctly fitted helmet provides important protection. Bringing enough drinking water is also advisable, even for a relatively short event, particularly when cycling outdoors.
Sunscreen can help protect exposed skin during the ride. Participants may also wish to wear comfortable clothing suitable for cycling and check their bicycles before departure, including the brakes, tires, and gears.
Since the event’s route details may be updated, registered cyclists should review any additional instructions before arriving at the meeting point.
Event Details: Date, Time, and Location
Mark your calendar for this educational cycling experience in San Carlos.
Event: Active 101 Infrastructure Ride: Belmont / San Carlos
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (GMT-08:00)
Duration: One hour
Meeting point: San Carlos Caltrain entrance on Old County Road at East San Carlos Avenue
Address: 601 Old County Road, San Carlos, United States
Language: English
Registration: Required; spots are limited.
Participants should register in advance and monitor official event communications for updates regarding the route and meeting arrangements.
Register and Discover the Future of Active Transportation
The Active 101 Infrastructure Ride offers more than a morning cycling outing. It provides an opportunity to explore transportation challenges, learn about planned improvements, and better understand how infrastructure can support walking and cycling near US 101.
Whether you are a regular cyclist, a local resident, or someone interested in sustainable transportation, this guided tour offers a valuable way to engage with the future of Belmont and San Carlos.
With limited spaces available, early registration is recommended. Bring your bicycle, helmet, water bottle, and sunscreen, and join fellow participants on November 12 for an informative ride through key locations in San Mateo County.
Explore the route, learn about local improvements, and be part of the conversation about better connections for active transportation.
See other interesting events in San Carlos. You may also check the main calendar for the dates of these, or to save them on your personal calendar.
About San Carlos
About Mark and Viv
Mark Martinho and Viv Kelvin are the owners of Vabrato Real Estate
Related Events
