The Sharks have a loyal fan base and the games are a lot of fun. The tickets are not much affordable compared to the Niners or the Warriors. Getting a box with food can be a fun team or family outing. read more

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NEVER AGAIN. After years of being a season ticket holder I AM DONE. The new SAP/Sharks policy forbidding ALL bags is complete BS. You have to bring in your own food or drink loose. Even clear bags & thin plastic shopping bags are forbidden. I had to dump out my food and carry all of the items and bottles of water loose. All because a thin plastic shopping bag is not permitted inside. SJ Sharks - you've gone too far this time. You just lost 2 season ticket holders who will not renew next season. read more

BIKE PARRTTAYYY!!! I went to my first bike party this past Friday (SJBP is every 3rd Friday of the month) and it was an amazing experience! You wouldn't expect the amount of people that actually show up to this event! I was surprised by the turnout and even more amazed with everyone's bikes! People seriously take the time to pimp out their bikes and bring music to sound the night. All kinds of people of all ages come! The bike party takes a couple hours, roughly starts at 8 PM and doesn't end till about midnight or so. It's quite organized for such an informal event. There are people at corners (not all, but the important ones) that direct you where to turn and if you're hungry, there are food trucks at the rest spots. There is also ample time for you to rest up in between the ride, so you're not biking the full ~15+ miles in one go. It's a little dangerous sometimes when you're gaining speed going down a hill and then having to make a sudden break/turn or if you're not careful navigating between all the bikers. I saw two people eat it... and it did not look pleasant at all.... :c If you're concerned about safety, you could always wear a helmet, but most don't. It's at your own risk. Also, make sure you dress appropriately cause it can get chilly at night. It's a great experience for bikers, but I can see how residents and drivers can be annoyed with this. Sorry for the rowdiness! I'll be sure to try to be courteous to those driving and share the road. c: AND AND... speaking from experience, I would not recommend biking on a fixie for such a long bike ride... x___x Unless you're trying to pedal for days and build them thunder thighs / calves / legs... I would bring a bike that you can actually coast on. read more

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"Whoo hoo, bike partyyyy!" was heard throughout the entire night! Went to my first bike party & it happened to be NO PANTS themed! I saw a variety of things last night.. Shorts, skirts, dresses, tutus, undies & even a toga! There were bikes of all different shapes and sizes, some of them were really cool. I haven't ridden in years but this was definitely fun to do! There were a lot of cops patrolling but what do you expect for a route passing through Santana Row & Campbell? It was pretty tough for a novice rider to maneuver through certain concentrates areas but as the party thinned out, it got easier. Most of the riders are nice and courteous. Some are not. One guy thought it would be smart to cut between me and the sidewalk that my leg was resting on.. You were just asking me to fall on you, buddy! I got a few bumps and bruises but at least I didn't scrub on my own & cause a pile up. Those looked very unpleasant.. The bike party happens every 3rd Friday of the month, routes are posted on the site the day before. Come check it out! Thanks to Yelp's SB Slumdog & Photog for escorting me, I was a lucky girl! (: read more

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BIKE PAAARTYYYY! I love how diverse SJBP is! From fixies to hybrids to crusiers, recumbants, and tandems you got it all. As what Jason L. Said, "You can definitely find common ground" with everyone. I love the lights, people, music and bikes. I'm not sure why people complain about the music though. As soon as we hit a residential area the music definitely TONED DOWN. So is it really the music? Or are you jealous you didn't hear about the event? C'mon it's free for everyone to join! Although I have seen people wreck into each other, they ALL got right back up, gave each other a handshake and went on. It is a respectable event for everyone. I really recommend it. YES, IT IS EVERY 3RD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH WOOO!! read more

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If someone named after the Greek god of thunder invites you to a bike party themed "Ride of the Gods," then it's a sign that the gods (both the old and the new) along with the rest of the universe wants you back on a bike! I've heard the term "bike party" thrown around a few times and I just assumed that a bunch f people show up to ride together - and it is primarily that but with more flair. There are 2 regroup "breaks" with live DJs, food trucks, bike jousting (yes, this is a thing and an awesome one at that!), and in my case - home made fireworks (a bit sketchy but still cool). I was a bit nervous going in since I haven't been on a bike in many, many, MANY moons. Well you know what they say about riding a bike again? It's kind of true but I was still super shaky. Anyway, the bike party was super fun and reminded me of the days when I had my own little bike gang posse in the suburbs of Canada. A lot of people complain about it being chilly but I personally loved the feeling of the cool, night wind blowing through my hair and on my bare skin (I was essentially wearing a silk scarf held together by two clips for my "costume"). This is saying a lot from someone who hails from LA and shivers uncontrollably whenever it drops below 73 degrees. Tips: I forgot my helmet at home but I highly recommend it if you're not at least an intermediate biker because the odds you might crash or bump into someone aren't slim. Try to ride near someone with good speakers and music you like. It was much more fun to pedal along to my fave beats :) It's more fun to dress up but you don't have to. I was going to go as Godzilla (get it?) but it's hard riding with a tail... The routes are about 20-ish milles and split into ~7 mile chunks. A lot of people call it quits after the first regroup and will head back to the starting point so don't let the distance be a limiting factor. Pimp your ride! It's fun to see all the creative decorations and lights. Oh yes, lights are VERY important so that others can see you. read more

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My feelings about this event are mixed. Mixed coming from the role of a rider...if I was driving a car or a pedestrian, I would be muttering a lot of 4 letter words. I participated in my first Bike Party this past Friday. The route isn't published until the night before or morning of, and the circuit was a 26 mile circle around San Jose & Santa Clara. We found the Bike Party pedaling down the street and we merged in to join. The group was fairly diverse - there were teenagers, adults, and a few kids sprinkled in (even saw one on a cute mini mountain bike). There were tandem bikes, weird makeshift golf cart looking bike contraptions, and people towing giant speakers. Some folks had costumes, decorated their bikes (lights & glow in the dark seemed to be popular), or blasted music from radios. There were a ton of bikers - I would estimate a few hundred had come out. The swarm of bikers was somewhat spread out along the trail - but I think there were 3 main packs - the leaders, middle, and laggers at the end. We were at the tail end most of the time, and took short cuts to catch up to the rest of the crowd. There are a few designated stops for regrouping. I think I only made it to the last stop, and 2 or 3 food trucks were there. What I liked: -Bike Party makes it fun to take your bike out for a ride. Large groups of people, an interesting route, and music. When else can you wear a costume and also decorate your bike with glow sticks without being stared at? -Route changes each time and I believe there's always a theme. -Something different to do on a Friday night. -Good workout - I didn't make the entire circuit though, partially due to a flat tire and we were also moving pretty slow. I'm guessing we did roughly 16 or 17 miles. What I didn't like: -Some riders were quite rude, and I saw a few near accidents between riders. -As you're traveling in a massive sized group, there's often little regard for rules. Bikers were running red lights (to stay with the group), not stopping at stop signs, or not moving to the far right lane so cars could pass. I recall walking past a smaller bike party one day and none of the riders stopped to yield so we could cross the street. -Some people are using the Bike Party as an excuse to drink, "smoke", and blast music in public. I honestly don't mind, but then you get punks who are only biking for the sole purpose of doing those things. -It does disrupt the peace, especially if the Bike Parties run from 8pm to midnight or later. The good thing is it's a moving party, so traffic or noise isn't isolated to one location. Whew for those that live along a bike route. If you decide to go: -Bring water -Bring a repair kit, extra tube, and a bike pump. However, if you do get a flat, I'm sure there are people willing to help. -Wear reflective gear and have adequate lighting for your bike. While the party is pretty visible as a group, if you stray away once the sun sets, you're invisible to cars and pedestrians. read more

We just attended our first SJ Bike Party this past Friday. Finally got to put my new bike to some good use! The organizers of this event are pretty amazing and a huge kudos out to the police department for escorting at certain intersections and keeping everyone safe. The ambiance was awesome, and there were tons of different bikes out. Motorized, unicycles, mountain bikes, cruisers, BMX-ers, etc. Everyone was fairly friendly and I loved being able to ride in a large group on the road without worrying about cars running me down. Downside to the gazillion bikes is that from a driver's perspective, they get stuck and caught up in the bikes. Pitstops were well organized and people were friendly! read more

Love the San Jose Bike Party! Every 3rd Friday of the month. They have awesome themes. The last one I went to was the Glow in the Dark theme. They even give out free lights for your bike. We bike over 20 miles that night from San Jose to Cupertino, to Campbell, Saratoga, and back to San Jose. read more

Biiike Partiii' *ting, ting* Hello! To test the waters, I went on the route trial for the upcoming scheduled Ladies Ride July 24th. And it was a blast, this was a much smaller group ride "from the stories I heard " but it was fun none the less. Everyone was really laid back and friendly, it was a good ride and the stops were either near little shops for refreshments and or restrooms for relief! I would totally recommend checking this group of riders out, there were many different types of cyclists from the hardcore to leisure riders, *note, probably not the best for the bmx riders... or I could be wrong not being one myself. So, we rode the whole ride and at the last stop and we were close to our pad... I read that if your close to home go ahead and exit' just let someone in the group know your outie... well, I did and I got called a sissy! Lol... yep seriously, I guess some riders actually don't like it when you leave before the end of the line lol... Great place to meet new people though, and have some laughs... can't wait for the evening ride! Oh also side note, keep up on the route trials... get one light behind and you'll be peddling your ass to catch up. = D read more

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This is the most fun you can have casually riding a bicycle all over city streets with literally thousands of other riders. You get to be a little obnoxious with your bicycle (lights, bells, music, etc.) and it's really cool to be part of something so big taking over the streets of San Jose. For the most part, people are cool. You don't have to worry too much about getting run over by cars so long as you follow the rules of the road (keep right, don't run red lights/stop signs, etc.) and pay attention, but when you ride in such a large group, you really have to be aware of your surroundings so that you don't collide with another cyclist. Some cyclists are a little agressive and will cut in and out so be alert. And yeah, in a crowd this large you get people who want to act like a fool. It is inevitable and the best you can do is just stay away from them. Don't come drunk or intoxicated, light up your bike a little so that you can see and be seen, and just be respectful of other riders and you should be ok. If you plan to join, be prepared for a long ride. The rides can be as long as 30 miles and they try to make it mostly flat terrain, so bring water and some food and check the website the day of the event for details on the route. It's not a fast ride - starts around 8pm and ends around midnight (or later if you are slower) with a few stops to regroup. Make sure your bike is comfortable and ready for a long haul. It gets dark in some areas so the more you illuminate your bike, the better! I feel really sorry for cars that get caught or held up in the mob of bikes. I know it must be frustrating but honking your horn, revving your engine and being agressive towards cyclists won't get you through it any faster. This is a GREAT way to spend a Friday evening (third Friday of every month), especially with the weather being so warm. I wish I had started doing this sooner! read more

This is whatever you make it...Yes it can be loud and over the top, but you it is a party. Community spirit and social boding through biking. Some bikes have very loud music trailers and there's always tons of bikes and good attitudes. Some in such large groups can be dicks but they are the exception not the standard. It's only once a month so come out...any bike of any kind is always welcomed. read more

[This review does not apply to ALL riders but only based on several occurrences] We are sure it is a TON of fun to get together with fellow bikers and friends on a massive bike ride, however, to drivers, it's dangerous when rules of the road are not taken seriously--riding through red lights and into traffic lanes. It's a great way to save on gas and keep the environment green, however, it becomes deadly when alcohol is mixed in with irresponsible riding and people thinking that they have the right of way. read more

While I respect the spirit of the Bike party, what you are doing is ultimately a public nuisance. I have had to deliver pizza when your annual party comes through my area for three years now, and I'm grateful I haven't run over anyone at this point. Those few bad apples are really bad apples. Running red lights. Taking over whole lanes of traffic. Riding against traffic. Playing horrible music. I'm just trying to do my job/drive, but what you are doing is naively putting your lives in the hands of me, who can barely see you. AND it's my fault if I hit you. HA! You do your bike rides at night....why not just rent out a circular track and party there? You can barely see anything at night anyway. read more

SF has their Critical Mass, London has their Tweed Rides, but SJ has Bike Parties! One of the best things to hit San Jose in a very loooong time! At first I thought it sounded lame, then about two years ago I started riding my own bike around town to cut back on using gas because I realized how lazy and pointless it is to use my car just to go two miles down the street to buy a bag of apples from Safeway. My first bike party experience was fun! I love the crowd (most of them), the SJBP BIRDS are amazing, and the coordinators are geniuses for being creative in each and every ride. The time it takes to plan out routes, and estimate the amount of people riding is overwhelming but they do it. Big kudos to you guys! I can honestly say SJBP made it 'cool' to start cycling on the daily for a lot of people. Even some high schools are starting bike clubs to promote cycling as a daily means of travel instead of having mom and pop go through traffic and pollute the environment. Some bad points: - the crowd is unpredictable; some nights you have your asshole cliques of "college bros" & hoes littering their left over beer cans everywhere without regards to how bad this looks on SJBP (jsyk, SJBP does not condone public drinking or 'cycling under the influence') Be responsible, and learn to clean up after yourselves, you're old enough to know the difference. - expect it to be a slooooow start with a mass of people like that, it's bound to happen. - if you're the unfortunate driver stuck in the same street as the bike party, then prepare for a delay. this can be bad for a lot of people rushing home to take care of things. SJBPer's should know to stay in the right lane and give the left lane to cars. Don't be an asshole and take up the entire street. Don't forget: It's good to be prepared, so always check on their twitter, facebook, and website for any notable things. Wear the right outfits for the weather. Bring your camera, friends, water, small snacks, light - visibility is key, and your positive attitude! read more

There are pros and cons to the San Jose Bike Party. While the intentions are good, concept and application are two different things. I had a fun time exploring different city streets without having to worry about getting run over by cars. Riding in a large group gives you that sense of security. It was also cool to see different bikes. There were some really fancy bikes out there as well as the typical department store bikes. Everybody is generally friendly and I met some really nice people. Now on to the bad part. First off, I was surprised to see how many people were smoking weed and drinking beer out in the open. They had no consideration for the young kids that were in the group. I also lost track of how many times I saw people breaking traffic laws. Many people ran red lights, didn't stay on the farthest right lane, and didn't give way so that cars could get by. Some idiot abruptly cut into the farthest left lane and didn't notice a car driving there. So he crashed and the driver of the car probably took the fault even though the cyclist was breaking every rule of the road. I hope that cyclist got a concussion for being so stupid. I also get tired of hearing every other person scream out "BIKE PARTAAAY" past 12:00 am when a lot of people are in their homes trying to sleep. Have some respect. So if you're into biking then I'd recommend trying out the bike party once to see if it's your thing. read more

Bay to Breakers + Bikes = San Jose Bike Party. At least that's how my friends and I could best describe it. Hands down one of the craziest experiences I've had in San Jose but very fun and slightly reckless :) Over 1,500 people converged at the Dick's Center parking lot last Friday---and at first glanced, it resembled a rave. All types of people with all kinds of bikes (mountain, road, fixed gear, cruisers, tandem--and even UNICYCLES!) ready to converge on the streets of the San Jose for a near 18 mile bike ride. My words of advice: - Be prepared to try and maneuver amongst hundreds of bikers (many of whom who were quite intoxicated); - Riding in the front or rear of the herd is well-advised; - Although it's only 18 miles, be prepared for the ride to last nearly 3 hours because of all of the breaks and congestion; - If you need to drive in SJ, don't do it on the 3rd Fridays of the month between 8pm-midnight; - If you're partaking in adult beverages during the ride, don't throw your empty bottles around. Broken glass everywhere is No Bueno; - Speaking of which, if you don't really know how to ride a bike, doing the Bike Party while wearing flip flops & short skirts while drinking may not be the smartest idea.....just a thought; - Don't ride on the sidewalks....you'll get yelled at. Overall, VERY FUN and I was amazed how smoothly things went with very few volunteers throughout the event. WOO HOO, BIKE PARTY! read more

BIIIKKEE PAAARRRRTAAAAYYYY!! Just went to my very first bike party last week (Sharks Bike Party) I surprisingly enjoyed it, minus the scary bike I was using. The feeling of riding with thousands of people around downtown in the city I live in, being completely obnoxiousness, running red lights, sipping on a can of beer is quite exhilarating!! I would definitely recommend trying it at least once in your lifetime, just for the experience. If you enjoy it, cool, you found a new hobby you can enjoy once a month, if not, whatever at least you weren't closed minded to the idea. Anyway, my first time was a short route, though we road about 18.5 miles! I hear some bike parties lasts well over 3-4 hours!! Cray Cray! I'm pumped for the next one, bring it on!! On the not-so-good note: The party reeks of weed! Pot heads eerrrrwhere! Some riders swerve really bad... super annoying. Be cautious of drunk riders. Oh and people w/ loud speakers are THE SLOWEST!! Pass them up at any chance you have. :) NOT RECOMMENDED FOR KIDS!! read more

I had a good time overall but this isn't going to do much for biking in San Jose. It was really fun once the bikers got strung out a bit after bascom. People on the ride were very helpful lending there pumps to me after I fixed my flat at the start! The rest stops were fun and people were having a good time. Riding at night was great. The start at Bascom was a zoo! There were people who thought the objective was to screw over people in cars. They just would not move to the right. There are too many people looking to get as drunk as they can and cause crap. Lucky for them the route had plenty of liquor stops. I won't do another ride because of all the negative crude going on . Its not going to help make San Jose a bike friendly city that's for sure. Sorry. read more

Yes, there are some rude, obnoxious riders. Yes, there are so many of them that the streets become clogged with traffic. Yes, it is a safety hazard. Yes, it's unnerving when you're in a car, or trying to cross a street. And YES, hopefully people continue to complain about all of this so that San Jose wakes the hell up and get serious about bicycle infrastructure in this city. In any decent city, there are enough dedicated bicycle lanes (away from or separated from traffic) that a ride of this scale wouldn't be much of an issue. San Jose has perfect riding weather almost year round, thousands of folks who would opt to ride their bicycles to work or the store, yet they have not yet taken the step of creating a serious bicycle-only network of streets as other countries have done. A few creekside trails that dead end every few miles isn't going to cut it. Keep at it Bike Party, and hopefully San Jose will take their "green vision" lip service and put it to work building something useful for you guys. Peace. read more

Talk about nicely organized chaos. I started with the feeder ride from San Jose city hall and rode to the Safeway in Sunnyvale with about 50-60 people. That was 8.4 miles. Then met up with the 1000 or so people there and in no time we were mobbing through the streets to Mtn. View, then Palo Alto & Stanford U, and back (25 mile rndtrp). It was massive, was controlled mayhem, everybody was cool; it was fantastic. I will def. do it again. I should mention that having taco trucks, hot dog stands, fruit vans (YES fruit vans!), and others of the like also made it great. In case you might be wondering, by the time I rode back from Sunnyvale to DT San Jose, i had ridden total of 41 miles- on a fixie. Started @ 6pm and got home at 2am. Finally, some recognition to some folks who were great and really made the whole thing possible: 1. THE Organizers - i don't know exactly who you are, but thank you and great job. One of these times i look forward to helping in some way. 2. The police - yes them - Sunnyvale, Mtn. View, PA and any others i may have missed. Thanks for being cool and allowing it to happen. As well as for looking out for our safety. 3. And of course - the bike partiers -it doesn't happen if everybody doesn't participate. Especially those of you towing the music wagons and those with the fancy lights. read more

Didn't even know someone wrote a review on this! Should be cooler with new improvements including earlier start time, more music trailers and more food options. Best to get there between 7-8pm!!! Ride in, don't drive!!! Last ride was somewhat nuts. Should see more BIRDs there this time. IF you've ridden 2+ rides and have the "How We Ride" ethos, you should become a BIRD. NOTE: Rides are NO longer at Dicks Center!! Spread the word!! Start details don't get posted until 24 hrs before the ride!! read more

I loved SJ bike party. I'm not an avid bicyclst but when this event finally fit my bf and I's schedule we decided to go. With a Hot August Nights theme and 30 miles to travel - we were ready! We weren't sure where to park downtown, so we chose a garage in San Pedro square and rolled our bicycles down the ramp and out. Just a few flat rates dollars for the night and we were off. We got there a tad early to hear the taiko drums playing and wait for everyone to show up to city hall. After a fairly short wait we were all off. it's kind of crazy getting started and everyone so close all around you but everyone is pretty aware of people around them and after a while as you get onto the ride people space out. I would recommend a helmet, at least if you aren't an avid rider. I saw some definent spills and there was one serious accident that night. Plus with people drinking, being distracted, worrying about cars - well, I guess I believed in safety before looks. The regroups spots are great with people talking, getting food, refreshing and the lots are huge and easy to navigate into. Seriously the kogi taco truck was crazy good, so fresh and tasty. Also they are entertainment, booths of sorts and even jousting going on at one of the spots. It's a lot of fun, but no restrooms - so keep that in mind. That and the large fast food joints on the route close early so as to not have a swarm use their bathrooms. I couldn't imagine drinking and doing this. I thought it was a great experience and I would totally do it again. Yes there are drunks, yes there was a spot where a whole group of us got off track and then had to get back on the path. But overall it was totally worth it. read more

BIIIIKEEEEE PPPAAAARRRTTTAAAYYYYYYYY!!! Best re-occurring event ever to hit the streets of greater San Jose!! A massive, organized, mobile party? Count me in! Every 3rd Friday of the month a different route is chosen where thousands (literally) of bikers flood the streets. It's amazing, even when you are watching as a bystander. The spectacle of various bikes are definitely a sight to see. Bikes with speakers, uni-cycles, 2-person bikes, bikes with trailers, fixies, cruisers, mountain bikes, road bikes, motorized bikes? (cheater). You name it. Each month is a different theme and many choose to join in on the festive wear. There are normally 3 official stops where bikes can re-group. Routes are about 24 miles total which you can choose to complete or branch off at your own leisure. I haven't gone to one bike party that I have regretted. There have been a few incidents of violence that I wish people could avoid so that BP won't be shut down. Good, clean fun is apparently too hard to do when you involve a mass of people. If you haven't checked out BP yet, you are missing out and definitely in for a treat if you plan on joining the crowd. Now that summer is rounding the corner, more and more bikers seem to be hitting the BP. Last BP they counted about 3000 bikes! Great weather, great company, great music, great ride!!!! P.S. If you plan to not be at BP, I would suggest you looking up the route so that you don't get stuck in BP traffic. It's a mess that I wouldn't want to get stuck in. Visit their website for more details. BIIIIKEEEEE PPPAAAARRRTTTAAAYYYYYYYY!!! read more

I am a fan of the bike party on Facebook and I hope to ride again someday. I posted a comment asking if this next bike ride is going to block all three or four lanes of traffic on the city streets again. Instead of responding to my question they blocked me and I can't comment on their page or ask any questions or contact them. If you ask questions you're automatically blocked? Bad form! I don't care if you're riding drunk with blaring music but the San Jose Bike Party always blocks all lanes of the road. Get it under control! read more

I have been riding SJBP for about 3 years now because it's just incredibly fun. I first found bike party when I saw them pass by near my house and I was amazed at how a group of so many people, so different, can find a common ground through biking. And biking in a huge group with music trailers blaring tunes is an amazing feeling. And yelling "Bike Party" seems like it would get old, but it doesn't! In a lot of neighborhoods, people come out of their houses and wave and yell "Bike Party" back to us. The route is different every month and posted on the web site (sjbikeparty.org) the day before each ride (3rd Friday of each month). It costs nothing, but bring some snacks or money for the food trucks which are at every regroup (usually 2) during the ride. Also on the website are responsible riding tips which most(!) riders adhere to. Come out and join the party on your bike! read more

BIIIIIIIIIIIIKEEEEE PaArrrrrrTaaaEEEYYYY!!!! Oh S*** Red Light! REDDDD LIGHTTTT PARTTTTYYYYY!!! If you haven't tried this before you gotta at least do this once. I just got back from today's Bike Party and it was pretty cool. Been to better ones but still had a blast. If you want a REALLY good time you just gotta ride in a group that yells bike partttttayyy all the time. If you like biking this is your calling. People of all age is welcome. Today I saw a 10-year-old riding with his family and some 50+ people. So don't feel too old or too young for this. As long as you can ride a bike and scream BIIKKKEEE PARTTTTY, you're good to go. If you come though please follow the rules, it's for your own safety. keep right. Get out of the way if there's a car behind you. STOP at red lights! Almost saw a guy get OWNED today. And for all those who are driving in the area during a bike party.... I'm sorry. read more

"It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them. Thus you remember them as they actually are, while in a motor car only a high hill impresses you, and you have no such accurate remembrance of country you have driven through as you gain by riding a bicycle. " I'll admit that my biking skills were a little rusty when I started to do Bike Party. So I really have to thank the creators of SJBP for reminding me about the simple joy of riding a bike. I've been on about five of their rides now and I think it's just a great experience. There's nothing like riding in a group of your friends, surrounded by a sea of other bikers in the middle of the night. It's exhilarating, freeing and if you can get away from the crowd, strangely peaceful. I've noticed that since my friends and I have started going to BP, we now ride all the time. Instead of a call asking if I want to go to happy hour, I get a call about taking a ride. One of my friends has actually lost weight and I know I feel healthier than I've felt in a while. I will admit, there are some bad apples in the BP bunch. I've seen the intoxicated (usually very young) people riding around and being foolish. However, they are in no way the majority. The rest of us genuinely like just riding around with the wind in our hair with others who have forsaken the car culture, if just for one night. So lets go for a ride!! read more

Hmmm, it would have been nice if I had read this blog before my first BIKE PARTAY! You would think that the experience would be similar to those nights of my childhood where I'd cruise the hood with the homies on my pink banana seat huffy. Really, what could be the difference? Pshhhh.... I did expect the chaos. But here's other stuff that I learned for NEXT time: 1. The beginning of the ride begins with some kind of signal, whether it's some kind of horn or somewhat (unless that was someone being dumb) 2. The beginning of the ride is pretty congested and probably the slowest part of the ride. 3. Those regroup stops are crazy crowded... and I'm guessing that they don't stop for long 4. Ya.... lights are dorky.... but NECESSARY after night fall 5. "Bike Partay..... WHOOOO," will get less annoying toward the end of the ride 6. Perhaps a lighter faster bike would be easier on the legs rather than the hunk a junk beach cruiser Other than the 20+ mile route who can't deny that this experience can take you back to your youth when kids actually biked outside with their friends! WHOO BIKE PARTAY! read more

SAN JOSE BIKE PARTIES are fun! :) a good way to hang out and exercise with a group of friends! it's on the 3rd friday of each month and starts at 8 and goes to midnight or later depending on how fast you bike or how long you chill at the bike stops. my first one was last month and i went to the one yesterday as well. yesterday's theme was "under the sea" so i saw quite a few sharks, ariels, sebastions, and king triton. lol. kudos to the guy that wore a bikini! i was freezing so i don't know how you did it! anyway, if you don't have a bike, find one that you can borrow! but make sure you can figure out how to ride it... mine had gears and i was totally confused... lol i'm use to riding regular bikes with only one mode. so i struggled quite a bit the first time... but once i got the hang of it, i had a lot of fun! pros: -a fun thing to do on a friday night that's different and out of the norm. -enjoyable to go with a large group -people have creative ways of blasting their music so sometimes it's quiet and sometimes it's pretty loud -you get to ride safely around san jose because there's cops or bike patrollers telling you which direction to go (but it really sucks for all the cars that are traveling in the same route) -the meeting point is cool. they usually have a bunch of food trucks and loud music or fireworks. -it's fun when people come out from their house and cheer you on! cons: -last month, there were a lot of HILLS in the route so the next day it was definitely a "my a** hurts party!" instead of people yelling "BIKEEEEE PARTTTTTY!!" -there are safe riders, then again there are reckless riders. if you can barely maneuver straight just be careful! i'm also claustrophobic so i don't really like being that close to another biker... so i try to find some space -a lot of people drink and smoke, so just fyi -since fall's coming, it's been getting a little colder at night so what are you waiting for? recruit a lot of your friends and prepare for october's bike party! i'm pretty sure it'll be halloween theme... so get your costumes ready too! :D p.s. thanks to the generous man who handed us two drumstick ice creams.... deeelish! but freeeezing after. :) read more

Whether you are there to party, to ride bikes, or just have a good time, bike party is the place to be. There are so any different types of people that attend, it is easy to make new friends! Each bike ride is about 20-25miles, there are 2 stops. One after 8-10miles for 30-45 minutes to refuel on the food from taco trucks or mingle with friends. The last stop is very close to the end of the ride and can last as long as you wan to stay to party! Each stop has attractions such as dj'so to dance, tug a war, jousting, and games. I have been attending bike party for 5 years and I will continue to be a loyal attendee! It is great to get some exercise, have fun, and meet new people. Anyone and everyone is welcome! From kids, teens, adults, and seniors :) the summer events are the most fun where we get about 3,000-4,000 bikers! read more

The BEST time for a Friday night ANYWHERE. As I heard some others say: "New bike: $1000. New tube & patch kit: $7 Spending the night with 4000 other cyclists: Priceless." But it does require a bit of preparation: These rides are VERY long, dark, and often remote. * Make sure your bike and your body are in good working order and that you've ridden at least 10mi in the last week. * Bring healthy snacks and plenty of water - 30mi rides over 4 hours are not uncommon. * Bring front AND back lights for your bike and make sure the batteries are fresh. The brighter, the better - you need cars to see you! * Dress in layers - it's often chilly at night, and most people aren't used to being outside so long. * Check the website so you know what you're getting into: http://www.sjbikeparty.org/how-we-ride * Hydrate, eat well, and ride sober! Bring a camera, some friends to stick with, and have a great time! read more

I wish San Jose BP had been around growing up in this crazy town. It is easily the funnest thing that San Jose has to offer these days. You can get a feel for the city, meet awesome friendly people, and (exercise). My friends have started showing up and we had a blast last month. Can't wait till Friday. BIKE PARTY!!!!!!! read more

I love it. I ride every month and can't wait till the next ride read more

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BIKE PARTAY!!! I had an awesome time at July's Diety Ride. It was my first time, and honestly. I had a great experience. SJ Bike party is conveying a great message to the community to get out and and enjoy the wonderful sights, and sounds of San Jose, and reconnecting. Don't be intimated, it's just a great party, parade atmosphere. I don't condone the drunkeness and riding, but neither does bike party. It sends a negative impression to the community that we're all just a bunch of hoodlums running the street. Be responsible be safe. I definitely recommend it for everyone. I'll be going on a regular basis. If you really want to join in, check out the website, and read up on all the rules and recommendations. The tips are very helpful. They did an awesome job. BIKE PARTAY! Be safe everyone! read more

LOL!! Bike party. What a blast! 4000+ riders at the Halloween ride. It was quite a spectacle. Custom bikes, low rider bikes, double decker 10 speeds, unicyles, Penny Farthings, bikes towing sound systems, ice chests, couches..you never know what you're gonna see. If you're a first time participant, a few words of advice Most of the people I've met are cool...youre always gonna encounter at least one drunken ass clown and it's a guarantee you'll be bumped into and / or cut off by said, drunken ass clown. Take it in stride, be patient, have fun. It really is a blast when the crowd spreads out and you can cruise at a comfortable pace. A few recommendations..ride with a partner, bring a tire changing kit with at least 2 replacement inner tubes, compact air pump, (last ride I attended was 28 miles and I had two flats..what a pisser). Bring water and energy snacks with you, stopping at convenience stores on the ride is a hastle. Cell phone is handy, a cell phone with GPS is even better, Avoid Clipless Pedals (bike pedals that interlock with bike shoes). Most of the riders I've seen biff it were wearing these style shoes/pedals. Bike helmet, Head and tail lights are recommended but not required Ride once and you'll be hooked. read more

Yes! I've ridden in Bike Party twice now and enjoyed myself each time. There's nothing quite like riding through Santana Row and having everyone stop on the sidewalks to cheer you on and give high fives. There are plenty of annoying kids on the ride who ride aggressively, run lights, and do other stupid shit but there are far more people who just want to chill out and have fun. read more

This is a fun event for my friends and I get together every 3rd Friday of the month. We have been joining Bike Party rides since last June and have enjoyed every times. Get your bike out and join Bike Partyyyyyy!!! read more

Pound for the pound- the best entertainment/recreation South Bay has to offer! It doesn't get better than Bike Party. Always a good time. Expect the unexpected. Dress up for the theme. You'll have a ball! Come join us! read more

I started going to Bike Party bike in April when Oscar the Grouch threw away his bike. I had my boy Cookie Monster take it and give it to me as Cookie Monster was too busy looking for his next Cookie fix. Not knowing what to do with this bike, I began riding around back in April until I stumbled upon this event. Let me just say how amazing this event is. Because of this event, I have encouraged all my homies from Sesame Street to come by. So far, only my boy Bird Bird has come. All the music, all the shenanigans... It's truly a party. It's a great way to meet folks and blast your music as loud as you can. Can you say BIKE PARTYYYYY? I haven't missed a Bike Party since then. read more