2019 Gira de Libro: Bicycle Library Tour | San Jose

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Enjoy the City of San Jose’s Public library and bikeways at the sixth annual Gira de Libro Library Tour by Bicycle, a guided bicycle ride that will visit Bascom Branch Library.

2019 Gira de Libro
Saturday, May 11, 2019 | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Bascom Branch Library, 1000 South Bascom Avenue. San Jose
FREE with RSVP (Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)

Ride Details

• Meeting Location: Bascom Branch Library at 1000 South Bascom Avenue
• Length: 16 miles
• Route Map:Map available on MapMyRide
• Participants: Everyone who is powering a bicycle must be a competent rider, able to ride in a straight line and keep 5-10 miles per hour pace for 16 miles
• Pace:The Tour is ridden at a casual, leisurely pace and we stay together as a group
• CA helmet law: Persons under age 18 must wear a helmet

NOTE: The bicycle tour will not be held in the event of inclement weather

Tentative Schedule:

• 8:45 AM Check-in begins at Bascom Branch
• 9:30 AM Bicycle safety talk
• 9:45 AM Depart Bascom Branch
• 10:10 AM Arrive Rose Garden Branch
• 11:00 AM Arrive King Library
• 11:50 AM Arrive Joyce Ellington Branch
• 12:30 PM Arrive East San Jose Carnegie Branch
• 1:15 PM Arrive Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch
• 2:25 PM Arrive Willow Glen Branch
• 3:15 PM Arrive Bascom Branch
• 3:30 PM Finish

Library stops will include library tours, snacks and activities. Longer stop at Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch for light lunch provided by San Jose Public Library.

Stuff to Bring:

In addition to having a bicycle in good working condition, please bring your own following items for a more comfortable and safer ride:

• Reusable water bottle
• Lunch and snacks
• Bike helmet
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Layers and/or weather appropriate clothing

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.