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Sunday Streets: Embarcadero Sun., Mar. 14 | 10am-3pm | Fisherman’s Wharf and PIER 39, south to China Basin and Terry Francois Blvd Come play in the streets! Sunday Streets provides car-free recreational space for everyone. Get involved and sign up to Volunteer for Sunday Streets. The SFBC will be out in the streets doing outreach, parking bicycles, and celebrating the car-free space. Are you Outreach Trained and want to volunteer? Email tessa@sfbike.org. Want to help as a bike valet volunteer? Email LisaRuth.
SF "Bike to School" Training at Sunday Streets: Embarcadero Sun., Mar. 14 | 10am-12:30pm | Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39, south to China Basin and Terry Francois Blvd-Bike Pod Area Want to feel more confident in leading or having your child participate in a "Bike Train" from home to school and back? In preparation for the SF Bike to School Day, this 2.5 hour session offers families and youth an opportunity to improve confidence and safety on the road. The training will empower parents with bicycle helmet fitting, safety checks, skill building drills and group riding. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a participating parent and all are required to bring their own bicycles and helmets in good condition. It is especially important that all adult riders "role model" proper helmet usage for youth participants. Pre-register at www.sfbiketoschoolday.org
SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at 15th Annual Anarchist Book Fair * Sun., Mar. 14 | 11am | SF County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park (at Lincoln and 9th) Bound Together Anarchist Collective Bookstore presents booksellers, posters, speakers, art exhibits, and idea-sharing. Free valet bicycle parking provided. To volunteer as a bike valet email LisaRuth
Beyond Bicycles: Submission Deadline * Mon., Mar. 15 | 7pm | rpscollective.com Rock Paper Scissors Collective seeks your human-powered machines, bicycle-based inventions, and interactive kinetic sculpture for their May 2010 show, BEYOND BICYCLES, a celebration of the art, science, and politics of harnessing human power. More information, including how to submit work at rpscollective.com/BeyondBikes.
SF Bicycle Coalition Phone Banking Mon., Mar. 15 | 5-8pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 995 Market St Ste 1550 Got the gift of gab? Volunteer to phone bank with the SFBC! No cold calling, just simple reminders to friendly lapsed SFBC members that their membership is expired. Come share in the fun. The more the merrier! We supply dinner and good company. Contact juli@sfbike.org if you're interested.
Bike Maintenance Class: Your Bicycle Wheel * Thu., Mar. 18 | 7:30-9:30pm | 494 14th St. @ Box Dog Bikes Learn how to adjust a bike hub and true a wheel and the importance of spoke tension for keeping your wheel in good shape in this hands on bike maintenance class. Classes are limited to 4 people, so there is plenty of time to ask questions. Only $35 for this class or sign up for the series of three bike classes for $90. Contact: dan@boxdogbikes.com or call 415-431-9627 to sign up.
YMCA Adventure Bike Ride* Sat., Mar. 20 | 8-11am | Presidio YMCA Main Post, 63 Funston Ave Advanced, “adventure” group exercise ride that will take us out of the city and into the wilds of Marin County. The ride is sure to be a great work out and a great way to enjoy the company of other motivated cyclists. Age: 12+. For for info contact Ben Caldwell, YMCA Director of Bike Programs at bcaldwell@ymcasf.org.
SFMTA Town Hall Meeting * Sat., Mar. 20 | 10am | One South Van Ness Ave @ Market, 2nd Floor Atrium Speak up for Muni! The MTA is holding Town Hall Meetings on the budget. We are also asking for members to attend the MTA Town Hall Meeting to speak up for transit and help build a better biking city! You can read more about why Transit matters for bikes at www.sfbike.org/transit
Dissent History Bike Tour * Sat., Mar. 20 | 12pm | Meet at CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission at 9th Covering everything from literary dissenters to urban riots and protests, this tour examines sites of conflict and unrest, the social movements and upheavals, that have shaped San Francisco since its origins. It's a social, historical and critical 4-hour tour through the city's contrarian past and present.
SF Urban Riders Group Trail Ride * Sun., Mar. 21 | 9am | Meet at McLaren Lodge (intersection of JFK and Stanyan Streets) Join the SF Urban Riders for a group trail ride of 15-25 miles. Ride will be moderate intensity, though a no-drop policy will be observed. Bring an off road capable bike. Details: http://sfurbanriders.org/
SF Bicycle Coalition Rec Ride: Family Golden Gate Bridge Ride Sun., Mar. 21 | 10:30am | Ride will depart from and return to Little Marina Green, located just west of the Ft. Mason parking lot, corner of Marina Blvd and Buchanan Join SF Bicycle Coalition member Tim Hurley on a family ride traversing Marina Green and Chrissy Field, then through the Presidio to the Golden Gate Bridge. The return trip follows the same course, so those who wish to visit the Discovery Museum can separate from the group and return on their own. Walking bikes up the hills is encouraged! Due to distance and hills, this ride is recommended for kids on 16" bikes and above, and not recommended for training wheels. SF Bicycle Coalition recreational rides are free for SFBC members (a $5 donation from non-members is appreciated); rain cancels rides. Contact Tim at sonotimo@yahoo.com for more info.
Free Urban Cycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Cycling For Self-identified Women Only (Day 1) Sun., Mar. 21 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Good Vibrations, 1620 Polk St. (at Sacramento St.) In the spirit of empowering female riders and International Women's Month, the SFBC is proud to offer this full bike education course for self-identified women only, taught by a female instructor. Students must be 18 years of age or older - please bring ID for age verification purposes. This four-hour in-classroom, introductory course is perfect for new cyclists and those want to feel more comfortable riding on city streets. Class will cover the basics for how to choose the right bike and properly fit a helmet. Learn tips for the safest ways to ride in traffic, techniques to avoid or deal with road hazards and emergency maneuvers along with other useful gems of knowledge, like the best way to lock up your bike and how to use a bike in combination with public transit, and cyclists' legal rights and responsibilities. No bicycle is needed for this class. Sign up at sfbike.org/edu. Note: This class is the "day 1" course for League of American Bicyclists' Bike Ed Road I certification.
SF Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting Tue., Mar. 23 | 6:30pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 995 Market St, Ste 1550 Everyone's invited! Contact Leah at 431-BIKE x306 or leah@sfbike.org for agenda and details.
SFBC Tube Times Folding Party Wed., Mar. 24 | 5-8pm | SFBC HQ, 995 Market St. Suite 1550 It's time to get the Spring issue of the Tube Times out on the street! The SFBC office will be hopping with friendly folks - chatting, snacking, and folding away until the folding is done. Can you come out and help spread the news about biking in the city? Dinner is provided. Bring your bike up to the 15th floor. Questions? Email tessa@sfbike.org or just show up to volunteer.
SF Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting * Thu., Mar. 25 | Fourth Thursdays of the Month - 6:30pm, City Hall Room 408 (Polk and Grove Streets) Come and speak your mind about bicycle issues in San Francisco. This eleven member committee meets once a month and advises the Board of Supervisors on all matters bicycle. Check the BAC website (sfgov.org/bac) to confirm these dates and read the agenda. Contact Bert Hill(sfbac7bert@aol.com), chair of the BAC, to place an issue on the agenda or to request notice of meetings.
SFBC Treehouse Talk: Riding the Iron Curtain Trail Fri., Mar. 26 | 6:30pm | SFBC HQ, 995 Market St Ste 1550 (at 6th St) (bring your bike up with you) Michael Cramer, avid bicyclist and Green Party Member of the European Parliament, will tell of his travels (and his recent book) on the Iron Curtain Trail. For almost half a century, Europe was divided into East and West by the "Iron Curtain" — the Iron Curtain Trail invites people to retrace and experience this former division of the continent on a 4,400-mile cycle track from the Barents Sea to the Black Sea along the former western border of the Warsaw Treaty States, combining European culture, history and sustainable tourism. The trail extends along the borders of 20 states in Europe — 14 of them are now member states of the European Union (for more info, see this article on the Iron Curtain Trail in the NY Times).
NOPA VELO’s The Hills Are Alive with the Views of NOPA Ride * Sun., Mar. 28 | 9:30am Mix & Mingle; 10am ride | Meet at Apollo Coffee, 1064 Divisadero @ Turk Street NOPA VELO heads for the hills. For 7 miles, 90 minutes, and with moderate climbs, NOPA’s new biking group will circle the neighborhood with stops at Alamo Square, Buena Vista, UCSF/Parnassus and the deYoung tower (free entry). Sound of Music attire encouraged. All level riders welcome. Kids on own bike OK if with guardian. Drinks and lunch follow at the Divisadero Farmers’ Market, Grove at Divisadero. Heavy rain cancels. Contact Lenore for more info: lmcjunker@gmail.com
SF Bicycle Coalition Rec Ride: Bike the Book - A Literary Tour Sun., Mar. 28 | 11am-2pm | Meet at the entrance to Alamo Square Park, corner of Hayes & Steiner streets Bike the book Stories for Airports. Join the author and SF Bicycle Coalition member judy b. on a tour of five scenes from the book, during which she will read selections and explain how various locations inspired the fiction. If you are inspired, bring a snack to enjoy and share during the readings. All proceeds from books purchased on the ride will go to the SF Bicycle Coalition. SF Bicycle Coalition recreational rides are free for SFBC members (a $5 donation from non-members is appreciated); rain cancels rides. Contact judy b. for more info: jb@onzeproductions.com
SFMTA Board Meeting * Tue., Mar. 30 | 2pm | SF City Hall, Room 400 Speak up for Muni! We are also asking for members to attend the MTA Board Meetings to speak up for transit and help build a better biking city! You can read more about why Transit matters for bikes at www.sfbike.org/transit
SF Bicycle Coalition Phone Banking Wed., Mar. 31 | 5-8pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 995 Market St Ste 1550 Got the gift of gab? Volunteer to phone bank with the SFBC! No cold calling, just simple reminders to friendly lapsed SFBC members that their membership is expired. Come share in the fun. The more the merrier! We supply dinner and good company. Contact juli@sfbike.org if you're interested.
SF Bicycle Coalition Free Urban Cycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Cycling (Day 1) Thu., Apr. 1 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm | South Beach Harbor Community Room, Pier 40A, Embarcardero at Townsend St., San Francisco This four-hour in-classroom, introductory course is perfect for new cyclists and those want to feel more comfortable riding on city streets. Class will cover the basics for how to choose the right bike and properly fit a helmet. Learn tips for the safest ways to ride in traffic, techniques to avoid or deal with road hazards and emergency maneuvers along with other useful gems of knowledge, like the best way to lock up your bike and how to use a bike in combination with public transit, and cyclists' legal rights and responsibilities. Adults and anyone over 14 years of age are welcome, preregistration is required. Bring your lunch or dinner. No bicycle is needed for this class. Sign up at sfbike.org/edu Note: This class is the "day 1" course for League of American Bicyclists' Bike Ed Road I certification.
SF Bicycle Coalition Monthly Good Roads Ride Sat., Apr. 3 | 10am-12noon | Meet at: Four Barrel Coffee, 375 Valencia at 15th Good Roads rides don’t get much better than this. Start out making sure the routes for Sunday Streets are smooth and safe, then ride on to celebrate the kick-off of Healthy Saturdays in Golden Gate Park with an SF Bicycle Coalition picnic. Join the Good Roads Crew for a vigorous ride armed with spray paint for any potholes we find. After that, we “turn ‘em in.” First-timers always welcome; we make sure everyone has a good time. Heavy rain postpones until April 10th. Contact neal@sfbike.org for more info.
SF "Bike to School" Training at SF Bicycle Coalition Healthy Saturdays Kick-Off Picnic Sat., Apr. 3 | 10am-12:30pm | Golden Gate Park, 14th Ave E Picnic Area (just west of the Rose Garden)-Training is prior to picnic 12pm start Want to feel more confident in leading or having your child participate in a "Bike Train" from home to school and back? In preparation for the SF Bike to School Day, this 2.5 hour session offers families and youth an opportunity to improve confidence and safety on the road. The training will empower parents with bicycle helmet fitting, safety checks, skill building drills and group riding. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a participating parent and all are required to bring their own bicycles and helmets in good condition. It is especially important that all adult riders "role model" proper helmet usage for youth participants. Pre-register at www.sfbiketoschoolday.org
Trips for Kids/Re-Cyclery Benefit Sale * Sat., Apr. 3 | 10am-4pm | Trips for Kids Re-Cyclery, 610 4th Street, San Rafael & Trips for Kids Warehouse, 125 Larkspur, San Rafael Sale to benefit Trips for Kids and Re-Cyclery Contact: (415) 458-2986 or info@tripsforkids.org or http://www.tripsforkids.org/marin for details.
SF Bicycle Coalition Healthy Saturdays Kick-Off Picnic Sat., Apr. 3 | 12-2pm, Golden Gate Park, 14th Ave E Picnic Area (just west of the Rose Garden) Join the SF Bicycle Coalition staff & members--park fans--for a casual picnic and kid-friendly event in Golden Gate Park to kick-off six months of Healthy Saturdays. We'll be celebrating car-free space with Freedom from Training Wheels for the kids and good ol' lounging and chatting with SF Bicycle Coalition members. Bring a frisbee, or a blanket and snacks or drinks to share at this potluck picnic. A great chance to meet SF Bicycle Coalition Staff and oodles of members. Hope to see you there!
SF Bicycle Coalition Rec Ride: Birding by Bike Sun., Apr. 4 | 9am | Meet at Vélo rouge Café at the corner of Arguello Blvd and McAllister Join SF Bicycle Coalition members David & Annie Armstrong on a half-day biking tour of the Presidio and Fort Mason. David has been leading birding trips for the Audubon Society for 10 years in SF. Visit various hotspots such as Mountain Lake, Crissy Lagoon, and others in search of resident, migrant and newly arrived breeding species. The biking will be at a relaxed pace but the birding may be fast and furious! Bring your binoculars and a snack. SF Bicycle Coalition recreational rides are free for SFBC members (a $5 donation from non-members is appreciated); rain cancels rides. Email Annie at aarmstrong_99@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
SFMTA Board Meeting * Tue., Apr. 6 | 2pm | SF City Hall, Room 400 Speak up for Muni! We are also asking for members to attend the MTA Board Meetings to speak up for transit and help build a better biking city! You can read more about why Transit matters for bikes at www.sfbike.org/transit
SF Bicycle Coalition Treehouse Talk: Biking Book Club Tue., Apr. 6 | 6:30pm | SFBC HQ, 995 Market St Ste 1550 (at 6th St) Interested in reading bike and transportation books and engaging in robust discussions with other friendly folks? We will be discussing our recent picks: Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do by Tom Vanderbilt, and two optional books: Calvin Trillian's Tepper Isn't Going Out and David Byrnes' Bicycle Diaries. If you didn't make the first meeting, it's not too late to join the the conversation in person and online at www.sfbike.org/books. We'll also be choosing the next book(s) to read, so bring your ideas.
SF Bicycle Coalition Treehouse Talk: Family Biking in SF Wed., Apr. 7 | 6:30-8pm | SFBC HQ, 995 Market St, Ste 1550 Come and learn about the new SF Safe Routes to School Program with Program Coordinator Jason Serafino-Agar and share your thoughts and innovations on the topic of "What is it like to family bike in SF?" Children are welcome! RSVP to jason@sfbike.org by Friday, April 2nd. (415) 431-2453 ext 314
SFBC Valet Bike Parking at A.C.T. Bike to the Theater: Vigil Thu., Apr. 8 | 8pm show | 415 Geary St Ride your bike to the American Conservatory Theater for tonight's performance of Vigil and let the SFBC volunteer Valet Bicycle Parking crew park your bike. Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis and beloved Bay Area actor Marco Barricelli tackle this moving, surprising work by major Canadian writer and director Morris Panych. Barricelli stars as a self-involved bachelor who is summoned to care for an elderly aunt, whom he hasn't seen since childhood. As their relationship evolves in unexpected ways, this taut, terrific stunner explores complex emotions of family, friendship, and the human condition. $10 discount exclusive for SFBC members! To receive your discount, purchase your tickets online @ www.act-sf.org and use promo code BIKE6 (Orchestra and Dress Circle tickets only, subject to availability).
YMCA Leisure Bike Ride* Sat., Apr. 10 | 8-9:30am | Presidio YMCA Main Post, 63 Funston Ave Beginner, “leisure” outdoor group exercise ride will include one beginner, mellow bike ride within the Presidio and nearby parks. The ride is sure to be a great work out and a great way to enjoy the company of other motivated cyclists. Age: 12+. For more info contact Ben Caldwell, YMCA Director of Bicycle Programs at bcaldwell@ymcasf.org.
Different Spokes Monthly Ride* Sat., Apr. 10 | 8:30am | Peets Coffee 2247 Market Street, between 16th & 17th Join Different Spokes San Francisco monthly club ride. There are three options (27m/47m/57m) so you can go at your own pace and distance. The rides split and regroup in Tiburon. Meet up at 8:30am, ride out at 9am. RSVP: David Gaus at president@dssf.org.
YBike Farmer's Market Bike Ride* Sat., Apr. 10 | 9:30am-12pm | Presidio YMCA Main Post, 63 Funston Ave Tour the finest of San Francisco’s Farmer’s Markets by bicycle. Enjoy the pleasures of seasonal, local, and organic produce and share in the bounty with a picnic at the end of the ride. Age: 16+. For more info contact Ben Caldwell, Director of Bicycle Programs at bcaldwell@ymcasf.org.
SF Bicycle Coalition New Network Route Ride: Eastern Shore Sat., Apr. 10 | 10am | Meet at the Ferry Building Join the SF Bicycle Coalition on a relaxed ride visiting some of the most newest bike lanes in town. This edition will look at new segments on Beale, Howard, and Mississippi streets.We'll be on the lookout for new sharrows elsewhere in SOMA, and visit streets with bike lanes that are coming soon. Come join us for fun, slow riding, and to see the network grow! Great for new and experienced riders. Email bikebuddy@sfbike.org wit questions.
Sunday Streets: Great Highway Sun., Apr. 11 | 10am-3pm | Along the Great Highway Come play in the streets! Sunday Streets provides car-free recreational space for everyone. This Sunday Streets will coincide with World Health Day’s “1,000 Cities, 1,000 Lives” international event, as one of thousands of cities hosting simultaneous car-free events worldwide. Get involved and sign up to Volunteer for Sunday Streets. The SFBC will be out in the streets doing outreach and celebrating the car-free space. Are you Outreach Trained and want to volunteer? Email tessa@sfbike.org
SF "Bike to School" Training at Sunday Streets: Great Highway Sun., Apr. 11 | 10am-12:30pm | Along the Great Highway-Bike Pod Area Want to feel more confident in leading or having your child participate in a "Bike Train" from home to school and back? In preparation for the SF Bike to School Day, this 2.5 hour session offers families and youth an opportunity to improve confidence and safety on the road. The training will empower parents with bicycle helmet fitting, safety checks, skill building drills and group riding. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a participating parent and all are required to bring their own bicycles and helmets in good condition. It is especially important that all adult riders "role model" proper helmet usage for youth participants. Pre-register at www.sfbiketoschoolday.org
SF Bicycle Coalition Rec Ride: North Waterfront Family Ride Sun., Apr. 11 | 10:30am | Ride will depart from and return to Little Marina Green, located just west of the Ft. Mason parking lot, corner of Marina Blvd and Buchanan Join SF Bicycle Coalition member Tim Hurley on a fun family ride. This ride traces the edge of the waterfront from Ft. Mason to Ft. Point, offering lots of scenic distractions for kids and a flat course for riders of all abilities. It's an out-and-back course. SF Bicycle Coalition recreational rides are free for SFBC members (a $5 donation from non-members is appreciated); rain cancels rides. Contact Tim at sonotimo@yahoo.com for more info.
Ecological History (south) Bike Tour * Sun., Apr. 11 | 12pm | Meet at CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission at 9th This trip through San Francisco's lost sand dunes, ponds, creeks and coastline will focus on the city south of downtown and SOMA, traversing the Mission, Mission Bay, Potrero Hill, Bayview, and the southeast coastline, including several new public parks. It's a social, historical and critical 4-hour tour through the city's ecological past and present.
Bike Smart Bike Mechanics* Tue., Apr. 13 | 6-7:30pm | Presidio YMCA Bike Shop @ Letterman Gym, 1152 Gorgas Ave Bike Mechanics I is designed for new and experienced adult and young adult bicyclists who want to learn enough about how their bikes work to take care of most minor issues, including brake and gear adjustment, flat-tire repair, bike size adjustments, and other simple but essential quick tips you can use to take care of your bicycle. Age: 12+. For more info contact Ben Caldwell, Director of Bicycle Programs at bcaldwell@ymcasf.org.
SFBC Volunteer Night Wed., Apr. 14 | 5-8pm |SFBC HQ, 995 Market St. Suite 1550 This SFBC tradition every second and fourth Wednesday has been happening for as long as we can remember, but newcomers are always welcome. So stop by, snack on tasty treats, chat with fellow cyclists, and help us keep our organization rolling. Dinner is provided. Bring a friend - the more the merrier! Don't forget to bring up your bike! Questions? Email tessa@sfbike.org or just show up. A special thanks to Bi-Rite Market for sponsoring this Volunteer Night!
2nd Annual SFBC Bike to School Day Thu., Apr. 15 | All day Join us for the 2nd Annual SFBC Bike to School Day. Approximately 500 students at 25 Schools participated in the 1st Annual event, and we look forward to an even bigger event this year! See http://sfbiketoschoolday.org/ for more information.
SF Bicycle Coalition Phone Banking Thu., Apr. 15 | 5-8pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 995 Market St Ste 1550 Got the gift of gab? Volunteer to phone bank with the SFBC! No cold calling, just simple reminders to friendly lapsed SFBC members that their membership is expired. Come share in the fun. The more the merrier! We supply dinner and good company. Contact juli@sfbike.org if you're interested.
Bike Smart, Ride Safe for Kids* Sat., Apr. 17 | 10am-12:30pm | Presidio YMCA Bike Skills Area This day of bike-inspired fun is designed for kids of all abilities who want to learn skills to help them ride a bicycle more safely. Parents are welcome to ride with their children, and are expected to stay on site unless prior arrangements have been made. Bicycles and helmets provided, if needed. Age: Up to 12. For more information contact Ben Caldwell, Director of Bicycle Programs at bcaldwell@ymcasf.org.
SF Bicycle Coalition Free Urban Cycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Cycling (Day 1) Sat., Apr. 17 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | REI, 840 Brannan Street, between 7th and 8th Sts This four-hour in-classroom, introductory course is perfect for new cyclists and those want to feel more comfortable riding on city streets. Class will cover the basics for how to choose the right bike and properly fit a helmet. Learn tips for the safest ways to ride in traffic, techniques to avoid or deal with road hazards and emergency maneuvers along with other useful gems of knowledge, like the best way to lock up your bike and how to use a bike in combination with public transit, and cyclists' legal rights and responsibilities. Adults and anyone over 14 years of age are welcome, preregistration is required. Bring your lunch or dinner. No bicycle is needed for this class. Sign up at sfbike.org/edu Note: This class is the "day 1" course for League of American Bicyclists' Bike Ed Road I certification.
Sunday Streets: Bayview Sun., Apr. 18 | 10am-3pm | Along 3rd Street from King and 4th (Caltrain Station) to Bayview Playground Come play in the streets! Sunday Streets provides car-free recreational space for everyone. Get involved and sign up to Volunteer for Sunday Streets. The SFBC will be out in the streets doing outreach and celebrating the car-free space. Are you Outreach Trained and want to volunteer? Email tessa@sfbike.org
SFMTA Board Meeting * Tue., Apr. 20 | 2pm | SF City Hall, Room 400 Speak up for Muni! We are also asking for members to attend the MTA Board Meetings to speak up for transit and help build a better biking city! You can read more about why Transit matters for bikes at www.sfbike.org/transit
SF Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting Tue., Apr. 20 | 6:30pm-8:30pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 995 Market St, Ste 1550 All members are welcome at our monthly Board meetings. For agenda and details, contact Leah at leah@sfbike.org.
SF Bicycle Coalition Outreach Volunteer Training Wed., Apr. 21 | 7:30pm-8:30pm | SFBC HQ Interested in volunteering to do SF Bicycle Coalition outreach at events all over town, like bike to Work Day 2010, races, festivals, and SF Bike Coalition Service Stations? Then this training is a must! Lear ways to engage people, how to sign up new members, and more! RSVP to tessa@sfbike.org.
SF Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting * Thu., Apr. 22 | Fourth Thursdays of the Month - 6:30pm, City Hall Room 408 (Polk and Grove Streets) Come and speak your mind about bicycle issues in San Francisco. This eleven member committee meets once a month and advises the Board of Supervisors on all matters bicycle. Check the BAC website (sfgov.org/bac) to confirm these dates and read the agenda. Contact Bert Hill(sfbac7bert@aol.com), chair of the BAC, to place an issue on the agenda or to request notice of meetings.
YBike Moonlight Ride* Fri., Apr. 23 | 9-11pm | Presidio YMCA Main Post, 63 Funston Ave While most of the cars are sleeping, join the YMCA on a moonlight city tour. Bring lights, a helmet and layers. We just might be climbing some peaks to get some good views of the moon. Age: 16+. For more info contact Ben Caldwell, YMCA Director of Bike Programs at bcaldwell@ymcasf.org.
YMCA Adventure Bike Ride* Sat., Apr. 24 | 8-11am | Presidio YMCA Main Post, 63 Funston Ave Advanced, “adventure” group exercise ride that will take us out of the city and into the wilds of Marin County. The ride is sure to be a great work out and a great way to enjoy the company of other motivated cyclists. Age: 12+. For for info contact Ben Caldwell, YMCA Director of Bike Programs at bcaldwell@ymcasf.org.
Transit History Bike Tour * Sat., Apr. 24 | 12pm | Meet at CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission at 9th Discover lost freeways, ghosts of train routes, and a vivid account of how San Franciscans moved around this peninsula through time. Hear about the violent strikes that shaped public transit, the graft and corruption that conquered the Outside Lands. It's a social, historical and critical 4-hour tour through the city's transportation past and present.
SF Bicycle Coalition Outreach Volunteer Training Mon., Apr. 26 | 7:30pm-8:30pm | SFBC HQ Interested in volunteering to do SF Bicycle Coalition outreach at events all over town, like bike to Work Day 2010, races, festivals, and SF Bike Coalition Service Stations? Then this training is a must! Learn ways to engage people, how to sign up new members, and more! RSVP to tessa@sfbike.org.
SF Bicycle Coalition Golden Wheel Awards Tue., Apr. 27 | 6-9pm | Green Room, War Memorial Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue Join us at the 2010 Golden Wheel Awards to celebrate the leaders of change who are working to create great streets and a world-class bicycling city. David Chiu, President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, is the keynote speaker, and we will be honoring Michael Helquist and San Francisco Streetsblog as 2010 Leaders of Change. RSVP today at http://www.sfbike.org/goldenwheel10
SFBC Volunteer Night Wed., Apr. 28 | 5-8pm |SFBC HQ, 995 Market St. Suite 1550 This SFBC tradition every second and fourth Wednesday has been happening for as long as we can remember, but newcomers are always welcome. So stop by, snack on tasty treats, chat with fellow cyclists, and help us keep our organization rolling. Dinner is provided. Bring a friend - the more the merrier! Don't forget to bring up your bike! Questions? Email tessa@sfbike.org or just show up.
SF Bicycle Coalition Phone Banking Tue., May. 4 | 5-8pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 995 Market St Ste 1550 Got the gift of gab? Volunteer to phone bank with the SFBC! No cold calling, just simple reminders to friendly lapsed SFBC members that their membership is expired. Come share in the fun. The more the merrier! We supply dinner and good company. Contact juli@sfbike.org if you're interested.
SF Bicycle Coalition's Bike to Work Day Bag Stuffing Party Wed., May. 5 | 5-8pm |Sports Basement; 1590 Bryant St (at 16th) in the Grotto Join the SF Bicycle Coalition for its biggest Volunteer Night of the year at our annual Bike to Work Day Bag Stuffing Party! We will stuff over 5,000 reusable Bike to Work Day shopping totes full of goodies. Enjoy good company, snacks, and dinner on us! Indoor bike parking, good folks, lots of fun. Questions? Email Tessa@sfbike.org.
SF Bicycle Coalition Outreach Volunteer Training Thu., May. 6 | 7:30pm-8:30pm | SFBC HQ Interested in volunteering to do SF Bicycle Coalition outreach at events all over town, like bike to Work Day 2010, races, festivals, and SF Bike Coalition Service Stations? Then this training is a must! Learn ways to engage people, how to sign up new members, and more! RSVP to tessa@sfbike.org.
Hazon's 2010 California Bike Ride * Fri., May. 7 | Hazon's 2010 California Bike Ride, held May 7-10, raises money for cutting-edge Jewish environmental projects in the US and Israel. The California Ride is a four-day event that includes a 2 day retreat and a 2-day Ride that starts in the Northbay Redwoods and ends at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in downtown San Francisco. Register and get more info, visit Hazon at: http://hazon.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=328781&lis=1&kntae328781=19A91A7B32D34E7CBA455A0911CCCB1E&login=t#
SF Bicycle Coalition Outreach Volunteer Training Sat., May. 8 | 1-2pm | Sports Basement, 1590 Bryant St. (at 16th) in the Grotto Interested in volunteering to do SF Bicycle Coalition outreach at events all over town, like bike to Work Day 2010, races, festivals, and SF Bike Coalition Service Stations? Then this training is a must! Learn ways to engage people, how to sign up new members, and more! RSVP to tessa@sfbike.org.
YMCA Leisure Bike Ride* Sat., May. 8 | 8-9:30am | Presidio YMCA Main Post, 63 Funston Ave Beginner, “leisure” outdoor group exercise ride will include one beginner, mellow bike ride within the Presidio and nearby parks. The ride is sure to be a great work out and a great way to enjoy the company of other motivated cyclists. Age: 12+. For more info contact Ben Caldwell, YMCA Director of Bicycle Programs at bcaldwell@ymcasf.org.
Different Spokes Monthly Ride* Sat., May. 8 | 8:30am | Peets Coffee 2247 Market Street, between 16th & 17th Join Different Spokes San Francisco monthly club ride. There are three options (27m/47m/57m) so you can go at your own pace and distance. The rides split and regroup in Tiburon. Meet up at 8:30am, ride out at 9am. RSVP: David Gaus at president@dssf.org.
SF Bicycle Coalition Rec Ride: Art, Om, and Fortune Cookies Sat., May. 8 | 11am | Meet in Hayes Valley at the large sculpture in the middle of Patricia's Green, Octavia and Hayes St SF Bicycle Coalition members and local artists Erin Augustine and Colleen Mauer are leading an exciting ride pairing San Francisco's best outdoor sculpture spots with fortunes and yoga. Ride will include a mini tour of the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory, fortune sharing in a secret garden and yoga poses to offer some peaceful relaxation after all that pedaling. Don't forget your camera, a sketch pad, and a thermos of your favorite tea. Om! SF Bicycle Coalition recreational rides are free for SFBC members (a $5 donation from non-members is appreciated); rain cancels rides. Questions: augustine.erin@gmail.com
Free Urban Cycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Cycling (Day 1) Sun., May. 9 | 10:00am - 2:00pm | Presidio YMCA, Letterman Gym (1152 Gorgas Ave) This four-hour in-classroom, introductory course is perfect for new cyclists and those want to feel more comfortable riding on city streets. Class will cover the basics for how to choose the right bike and properly fit a helmet. Learn tips for the safest ways to ride in traffic, techniques to avoid or deal with road hazards and emergency maneuvers along with other useful gems of knowledge, like the best way to lock up your bike and how to use a bike in combination with public transit, and cyclists' legal rights and responsibilities. Adults and anyone over 14 years of age are welcome, preregistration is required. Bring your lunch or dinner. No bicycle is needed for this class. Sign up at sfbike.org/edu. Note: This class is the "day 1" course for League of American Bicyclists' Bike Ed Road I certification.

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