September San Jose Bike Party - Flora & Fauna Ride

Want to go out but looking for a change from the typical bar or club? Join the San Jose Bike Party! This happens every month, and you don't even need a bike to attend. Bring your scooter, skateboard, e-bike, e-scooter, e-skateboard, or your custom furniture with wheels. There's usually a few people who roller skate the entire thing, and the occasional motorized couch or motorized cart. Don't be an idiot though🙈

If you think you won't be able to keep up, don't worry, since this is a very laid-back event. There are usually two designated stops, with one at Flickinger Park and another near Summit Bicycles for this route, but there will likely be more improptu stops along the way. People usually stop at food trucks and food spots along the ride, so we'll have food too. Since this is a moving event throughout SJ, feel free to join after the start, leave before the end, or join late/leave early if you live near the route. Also feel free to bring whoever you want!

People meet around 7:30 and start riding at 8 (so after sunset), and there are usually a few hundred people on the ride. This makes it fun, but also challenging to find people since it's dark, there are hundreds of people, and everyone is moving all the time. To set realistic expectations, finding specific people from this meetup group will be tough :( However, you'll definitely meet cool random people on the ride :)

The official page for this ride: https://www.sjbikeparty.org/2025/764257153258518/

The route is probably going to be similar to the test ride from https://www.sjbikeparty.org/2025/757111553795917/ so something like https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52609908

Some tips from their page:

1. Follow the Law
2. Be Predictable
3. Be Conspicuous
4. Think Ahead
5. Ride Ready

Other tips:
Ride sober.
Stop at red lights.
Stay to the right.
Pack your trash.
Roll past conflict.

This is a completely volunteer-run event, so if you have a great time and want to help, they're usually looking for volunteers to help guide riders at corners or to handle other tasks. Talk to any of the “BIRDs” (look for the “bird” logo!) for details or head over to their Donation Page.

Links:
https://www.sjbikeparty.org/Events/
https://www.sjbikeparty.org/who-we-are/
https://www.instagram.com/sanjosebikeparty/
https://www.facebook.com/sjbikeparty/

Photo credit: https://www.sanjose.org/listings/san-jose-bike-party

SAFETY DISCLAIMER
The organizers of this meet-up are unpaid volunteers and not expert guides. All participants agree to assume 100% responsibility for their own safety, conduct, and well-being and recognize that possible hazards exist while participating in outdoor (or any other) activities, and agree to participate solely at their own risk. If you RSVP “Yes” and/or attend any of our events, it shall be conclusively presumed that you understand and agree to this policy.