Among the Cal State Monterey Bay "Welcome Back" activities:
-Mountain Bike Skills Clinic to work on your balance control and stability, followed by a ride to practice skills in Fort Ord National Monument
-Coastal Bike Ride from campus to Monterey—free bike and helmet rental included!—"No Drop Rides" ("you will never be left behind, EVER")
Details: https://csumb.edu/traditions/elevate-and-engage/
Other tips "Back to the Books—and Bikes—in Monterey County: Tips for College Students" https://bikemonterey.org/back-to-the-books-and-bikes.html