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Fix Masonic Meeting *
 Tue., Nov. 24 | 6:30 PM - Location TBD
Fix Masonic is a community coalition working to improve Masonic Ave. for residents, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. Fix Masonic was a key ally in getting the Fell & Masonic bike signal installed and is continuing to plan for future Traffic Calming. Read more at: fixmasonic.org or email marc@sfbike.org for location. |
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Thanksgiving
Thu., Nov. 26 | All Day | SFBC HQ
Official SFBC Holiday. Offices Closed. |
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Thanksgiving Break
Fri., Nov. 27 | All Day | SFBC HQ
Official SFBC Holiday. Offices Closed. |
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World AIDS Day Ride *
Sun., Nov. 29 | 7:30am meet, 8:00am ride | McLaren Lodge, 501 Stanyan St. at JFK Drive, in GG Park
Positive Pedalers is proud to facilitate San Francisco’s 3rd Annual World AIDS Day Ride to bring awareness to this pandemic and how it still affects millions of people throughout the world. For more info, including how to RSVP, see www.pospeds.org. |
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SFBC Volunteer Phone Banking
Tue., Dec. 1 | 5-8pm | SFBC 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. |
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SFBC and NOPA Holiday Bike, Meet, & Mingle
Tue., Dec. 1 | 5:30-7:30pm | On the Corner Café, 359 Divisadero @ Oak
Following September’s hugely popular NOPA Mingle, SFBC and the North Panhandle Neighborhood Association (NOPNA) invite all neighborhood bicyclists to a holiday celebration: a chance to chat, drink, and consider a monthly NOPA ride. Special offer: receive a $10 discount when you sign-up at the event as a new SFBC member. How many bicyclists on your block do you know? More information: Michael7820@gmail.com |
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SFBC Volunteer Night
Wed., Dec. 2 | 5-8pm |SFBC HQ, 995 Market St. Suite 1550
This twice-monthly SFBC tradition 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 kate@sfbike.org or just show up. |
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SFBC Bike Quilt Reception
Thu., Dec. 3 | 5:30-7pm | 867 Valencia
Catch a sneak preview of the SFBC Bike Quilt before Winterfest! Drop by 867 Valencia on your way home for hot cider and quilt viewing. Come December 6, it will go home with a lucky raffle winner at Winterfest. See details on the quilt here: http://www.sfbike.org/?wf_crafts_09 |
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SF Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting *
Thu., Dec. 3 | 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 to confirm these dates and read the agenda. Contact Bert Hill, chair of the BAC, to place an issue on the agenda or to request notice of meetings. |
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SFBC Monthly Good Roads Ride - Smooth Ride edition
Sat., Dec. 5 | 10am-12noon | meet in front of SFBC office at 995 Market at 6th St.
Join us for a slightly different Good Roads ride in December - we're calling it the "Smooth Ride". We'll take a look at some of the freshest pavement all over the City - with many spots the result of direct volunteer efforts and SFBC advocacy. We'll still carry some spray chalk in case we find some pesky crumbling pavement to circle and report to 311, but we will focus on having fun, and surveying the smoothest roads in 2009. As always, we’ll end the ride with drinks and lunch. First-timers always welcome; we’re a friendly group! Visit sfbike.org/goodroads for more information. Heavy rain cancels. Email neal@sfbike.org if you have any questions! |
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Free Urban Cycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Cycling (Day 1)
Sat., Dec. 5 | 10:00am - 2:00pm, South Beach Harbor Community Room, Pier 40A at The Embarcadero
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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Fourth Annual Supermarket Street Sweep *
Sat., Dec. 5 | 12 noon | Meet at the Cupid Span's sculpture (the Bow & Arrow) at Folsom and Embarcadero.
Come out to participate in this alleycat to benefit the San Francisco Food Bank! There will be a speed race and a cargo/points race. All riders and all kinds of bicycles are welcome. Last year's food collection was enough to provide over 4,000 meals to those in need. Details at the Supermarket Street Sweep site. |
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SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at ODC/Dance's Velveteen Rabbit *
Sat., Dec. 5 | 1pm | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Novellus Theater, Howard at 3rd Street
Bike to the Bunny Day! Enjoy ODC/Dance's 23rd season presenting this holiday favorite. Bike with the whole family. Free valet bicycle parking provided. |
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Velo Girls Northern Exposure Ride *
Sun., Dec. 6 | 8:15am | Meet at Presidio Sports Basement (610 Old Mason St)
Every week, the Velo Girls lead a women's bike ride (on the 2nd Sunday of the month boys can join the co-ed ride). Other Sundays are the Leader's Choice rides. Questions or RSVP to Lyn Roberts at: eroberts@velogirls.com. |
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SFBC Freedom from Training Wheels
Sun., Dec. 6 | 1pm-2:30pm; JFK Drive, west of Conservatory Dr. GG Park
Join SFBC Board Member and biking mom, Jean Fraser, on the first Sunday of the month in car-free Golden Gate Park for a group effort to get our kids riding without training wheels. Bring bike, helmet and a snack to share. We'll take care of the rest. Rain cancels. Questions? Call Jean at 415-751-6619 |
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Movember Charity Mustache Ride *
Sun., Dec. 6 | 1:30pm | Meet at The Ferry Building
A bike ride from the Ferry Building to Golden Gate Park to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for prostate and testicular cancer. You don't have to sign up at Movember to be a part of the mustache ride, but if you would like to sign up, here is a link to team Mustache Riders.
us.movember.com/register/9035. BYOBBM (bring your own bike, beer and mustache). |
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14th Annual Winterfest Party
Sun., Dec. 6 | 6-10:30pm | SomArts (934 Brannan St. at 8th)
Come party with 1,200 other SF Bicycle Coalition members at the 14th Annual Winterfest Auction, Art Show, Party and Fundraiser! Winterfest is a festive evening filled with the good cheer of bicyclists, amazing local art and great deals on bike gear, local goodies and bike crafts -- it's also the best place to score the new bike of your dreams at a great price. $15 for SF Bicycle Coalition members. Join at the door for $40 (includes 1 year of membership and entry to the party). Complimentary New Belgium Beer, Dj's, valet bike parking and a photo booth, along with a great feeling knowing you're supporting SF's most effective bicycle advocacy organization. To volunteer go to www.sfbike.org/vol_sign_up_wf.  |
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Public meeting on toll increase -- Bridge the Gap! *
Mon., Dec. 7 | 6:30 pm, SF State University Downtown Campus, 835 Market Street, Rm 609
The Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) is considering a toll increase on the seven state-owned Bay Area toll bridges (all but the Golden Gate) to help finance seismic retrofit projects on the Antioch and Dumbarton bridges. BATA is asking for your input on the toll increase so this is a perfect time to ask them to dedicate some part of that toll revenue to completing the Bay Bridge West Span pathway project and bridging the gap. Come to BATA's public meeting in San Francisco and let them know you want them to take a piece of that toll increase and apply it to finishing the Bay Bridge job to make it accesible for non-motorized travellers. If you can't make it to the meeting, be sure to send your written comments by December 21 to tolls@mtc.ca.gov, and learn more about the proposed toll increase. |
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Different Spokes Monthly Jersey Ride *
Sat., Dec. 12 | 8:30am meet, 9:00am ride out, Peet's Coffee, 2257 Market St. at 16th St
Come join Different Spokes (DSSF), the San Francisco Bay Area's GLBT cycling club for our monthly Jersey Ride, held the second Saturday of each month. All are welcome. The ride offers different distance and level options. The ride starts from Peet's in the Castro. There are three options so you can go at your own pace and distance. The rides split and regroup in Tiburon where we have lunch together as a group. Rain cancels. Details: www.dssf.org Contact or RSVP to rides@dssf.org |
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SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at KPFA Crafts & Music Fair *
Sat., Dec. 12 | 10am-6pm | Concourse Exhibition Center, 8th and Brannan
Ride your bike to the 39th annual holiday craft fair and show your appreciation for listener-supported radio. Free valet bicycle parking provided. |
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SFBC Bike Buddies present Christmas Light Ride
Sat., Dec. 12 | Time TBA | Meet at the Panhandle Statue, Fell at Baker Sts
Join the SFBC Bike Buddies for the SFBC's Christmas Light Ride in lieu of our monthly Bike Buddy Route Ride, so new cyclists can enjoy a fun and mellow ride to some of SF's most creatively lit homes! As always, dress for the weather, bring blinkies and holiday snacks to share. Email bikebuddy@sfbike.org for more information.
Looking for a more challenging Christmas light ride? Check out the SFBC Rec Ride version: http://www.sfbike.org/chain#3682 |
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SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at KPFA Crafts & Music Fair *
Sun., Dec. 13 | 10am-6pm | Concourse Exhibition Center, 8th and Brannan
Ride your bike to the 39th annual holiday craft fair and show your appreciation for listener-supported radio. Free valet bicycle parking provided. |
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Dissent History Bike Tour *
Sun., Dec. 13 | 12-4pm, meet at CounterPulse, 1310 Mission Street
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. Reservations helpful: 415-608-9035. Sliding scale: $15-50.
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SFBC Volunteer Phone Banking
Sun., Dec. 13 | 5-8pm | SFBC 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. |
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SFBC New Member Meet & Greet
Tue., Dec. 15 | 6:30-7:15pm | SFBC HQ, 995 Market St, Ste 1550
Been an SFBC members less than a year? New members are invited to join us to learn about SFBC advocacy, education and community programs that will make SF a model cycling city, and how you can get involved. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your friendly SF bike advocacy organization. Bring your bike up with you! RSVP to Tessa@sfbike.org or (415) 431-2453(BIKE) x303. |
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SFBC Outreach Training
Tue., Dec. 15 | 7:30-8:30pm | SFBC HQ, 995 Market St Ste 1550
Interested in volunteering to do SFBC outreach at events all over town, like Bike to Work Day 2010, races, festivals, and SFBC Service Stations? Then this training is a must! Learn ways to engage people, how to sign up new members, and more! Contact Tessa@sfbike.org to RSVP. |
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SFBC Tube Times Folding Party
Wed., Dec. 16 | 5-8pm |SFBC HQ, 995 Market St. Suite 1550
It's time to get the January/February/March 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 kate@sfbike.org or just show up to volunteer. |
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SFBC Valet Bike Parking at A.C.T. Bike to the Theater: Christmas Carol
Thu., Dec. 17 | 7pm show | 415 Geary St
Ride your bike to the American Conservatory Theater for tonight's performance of A Christmas Carol and let the SFBC park your bike. The Bay Area's favorite holiday tradition returns to A.C.T. with a sparkling, music-infused A Christmas Carol. Featuring mean ol' Scrooge, adorable Tiny Tim, those spooky Christmas ghosts, and a multigenerational cast of dozens, A Christmas Carol is a celebration of goodwill that you'll never forget. Bring your family, bring your friends, and check your "humbugs" at the door!
$10 discount exclusive for SFBC members! To receive your discount, purchase your tickets online @ www.act-sf.org and use promo code BIKE3 (Orchestra and Dress Circle tickets only, subject to availability). |
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SFBC Rec Ride: Sixth Annual Christmas Lights Ride
Sun., Dec. 20 | 6:30pm | Meet at the Panhandle Statue, Fell and Baker
Ho ho holiday lights! In keeping with yearly tradition, embark on an evening tour of some of SF's fanciful holiday homes, exploring less-visited neighborhoods and maybe even singing a carol or two along the way. Deck your wheels, or just bring your holiday spirit. And remember to pack holiday treats or warm drinks to share at our snack stop! Ride is 12-15 miles, expect some ups and downs. Info: robin@biteback.com. New to cycling, or want a shorter ride? Check out the SFBC Bike Buddy Christmas Lights ride: http://www.sfbike.org/?chain#3433
The SFBC's Recreational Rides are free for SFBC members (a $5 donation from non-members is appreciated.) Rain cancels rides. |
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Christmas Eve
Thu., Dec. 24 | All Day | SFBC HQ
Official SFBC Holiday. Offices Closed. |
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Christmas Day
Fri., Dec. 25 | All Day | SFBC HQ
Official SFBC Holiday. Offices Closed. |
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SF Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting
Mon., Dec. 28 | 6:30-8:30pm | SFBC Headquarters, 995 Market Street, Suite 1550
Everyone is welcome at this meeting of our Board of Directors. For agenda and details, contact Leah at 415-431-BIKE x306 or leah@sfbike.org. |
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Velo Girls Northern Exposure Ride *
Sun., Jan. 3 | 8:15am | Meet at Presidio Sports Basement (610 Old Mason St)
Every week, the Velo Girls lead a women's bike ride (on the 2nd Sunday of the month boys can join the co-ed ride). Other Sundays are the Leader's Choice rides. Questions or RSVP to Lyn Roberts at: eroberts@velogirls.com. |
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Treehouse Talk: Biking Book Club
Tue., Jan. 5 | 6:30pm | SFBC Offices 995 Market Street, Ste 1550 (at 6th Street)
Interested in reading bike and transportation books and engaging in robust discussions with other friendly folks? Join this Treehouse Talk and official launch of our new book club. Come to the meeting with ideas for great books to read. We will meet and start a reading list of our favorite books like Traffic, the Parking Myth, and more, and select the next book to be discussed. |
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Different Spokes Monthly Jersey Ride *
Sat., Jan. 9 | 8:30am meet, 9:00am ride out, Peet's Coffee, 2257 Market St. at 16th St
Come join Different Spokes (DSSF), the San Francisco Bay Area's GLBT cycling club for our monthly Jersey Ride, held the second Saturday of each month. All are welcome. The ride offers different distance and level options. The ride starts from Peet's in the Castro. There are three options so you can go at your own pace and distance. The rides split and regroup in Tiburon where we have lunch together as a group. Rain cancels. Details: www.dssf.org Contact or RSVP to rides@dssf.org |
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SFBC Volunteer Night
Wed., Jan. 13 | 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. |
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SFBC Architecture Ride - The Reid Brothers in SF
Sat., Jan. 16 | 1:30 pm, in front of the David Hewes Building, 995 Market St (at 6th St)
From the turn of the 20th Century through its first few decades, James and Merritt Reid designed an impressive number of San Francisco's buildings, from theaters to hotels, office towers to townhouses, bandshells to barns. With scant professional training but plenty of hustle, these Canadian brothers left their mark across the width of our city. Come discover some of their work and hear their story. 2 hour ride, longer if we're having fun; have a big lunch beforehand, we'll stop somewhere for a snack. SFBC recreational rides are free for SFBC members (a $5 donation from non-members is appreciated); rain cancels rides. Contact Andy for more info. |
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