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Noon Bike Movie: Breaking Away *
 Thu., Jul. 24 | 12:00 noon, Koret Auditorium, Main Library, 100 Larkin St. (bike parking on Grove)
The SF Public Library is celebrating the 2008 Tour de France with "Les Bicyclettes", a series of free films every Thursday in July. This week, enjoy Breaking Away (1979, 100 min.) — Local boy Dave and his "cutter" pals fight boredom and destiny in this great American tale of two wheeling in the heartland. You will cry (but they'll be happy tears). Free! |
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Cycle For The Sea *
Thu., Jul. 24 | Golden Gate Park to Monterey/Carmel (over four days)
The first annual Cycle for the Sea will ride from San Francisco to Monterey to raise awareness and money for the Surfrider Foundation, fighting the battles that face our oceans, waves and beaches. Enjoy the coastline car-free and see some of the most beautiful spots from the saddle of our bikes. This will cover about 50 miles per day from Thursday to Sunday, July 27 at a modest pace, so you have to be fit, but not a serious cyclist. They'd like you to come for the full time, but feel free to join in or bail out at any point. They'll camp in Half Moon Bay State Park, Santa Cruz, and Monterey/Carmel. Cost: $120 entry, which covers all of your food, lodging, bicycle needs, the support van (with carbon offsets!), etc. See www.cycleforthesea.org for more info. |
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Bicycle Film Festival: Joy Ride Art Show
Thu., Jul. 24 | 6-10pm | Bottle Capp Gallery, 180 Capp St, 3rd Floor
Film reels and pedals will both be spinning for a long weekend of bike-centric movies, parties, an art show, a block party and more when the 8th Annual Bicycle Film Festival rolls into San Francisco. Check out the full schedule at www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/2008_site/sf/. Don't forget to ride your bike, and let the SFBC park your bike.
Get a free ticket to the screening of your choice when you volunteer with the SFBC. See sfbike.org/vol_sign_up_bff for details. |
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SF Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting *
Thu., Jul. 24 | 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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Critical Mass *
Fri., Jul. 25 | 6pm, Justin "Pee Wee" Herman Plaza, Market @ Embarcadero
While this ride is not organized nor endorsed by the SFBC, we have a keen interest in happy bicycling every day in San Francisco. To that end, we encourage all participants to ride courteously and respectfully. For more info, see the Critical Mass website. |
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Bicycle Film Festival: Screenings
Fri., Jul. 25 | 7pm & 9pm | Victoria Theater, 2961 16th St
Film reels and pedals will both be spinning for a long weekend of bike-centric movies, parties, races, a block party and more when the 8th Annual Bicycle Film Festival rolls into San Francisco. Check out the full schedule at www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/2008_site/sf/. Don't forget to ride your bike, and let the SFBC park your bike.
Get a free ticket to the screening of your choice when you volunteer with the SFBC. See sfbike.org/vol_sign_up_bff for details. |
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Bike Ed - Day Two: On The Road
Sat., Jul. 26 | 10am-4pm, Park Branch Library, 1833 Page St (at Cole)
This six hour on-road course provides an opportunity to put into practice what was learned in the day 1 Street Skills course, and thus complete the League's Bike Ed Road I certification. We will be practicing emergency maneuvers, and riding in various traffic conditions to test your knowledge of vehicular cycling skills. Open to adults 14 and over. Bicycle, helmet and pre-registration required. Please also bring your lunch. Prerequisite: Day 1 Street Skills Course. |
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Southwest Bike Network Tour!
Sat., Jul. 26 | 11am; Balboa Park BART Station - Lower Level, next to the Concession Truck
Join your southwest cycling compatriots on a July 26th Bike-A-Bout in the southwest corner of town. We'll be taking a look at several major bicycling corridors and discussing plans and next steps to improve them with bike lanes, traffic calming, and other infrastructure changes. Bike lanes on Ocean? Phelan? Better connections to SFSU? This ride is for you. We'll start at the Balboa Park BART (lower level by the concession truck) and finish up with a picnic in a grassy park along the way. Bring lunch or something to share. Everyone welcome! Email rachel@sfbike.org to be added to our Southwest Cycling Committee list. |
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Bike Commuter-cation Day*
Sat., Jul. 26 | 12pm-6pm; Sports Basement, 1590 Bryant Street
Sports Basement is hosting a Bike Commuter-cation Day to eliminate barriers and to give people the confidence they need to start commuting by bike. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the various bike paths in the City, hear a talk given by SFBC on 'How to Bike Anywhere in SF', learn how to do basic bike maintenance such as changing a flat tire, how to lock a bike properly, manage your clothing while biking to work, and talk to various community groups and municipalities (i.e. SF Bicycle Coalition, MUNI, BART, CALTrains, etc.) for commuting information. There will be the opportunity to win raffle items that include: bicycles, helmets, clothing, bags and other bicycle commuting related items. |
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Bicycle Film Festival: Screenings & Street Party
Sat., Jul. 26 | Screenings 1-9pm | Victoria Theater, 2961 16th St; Street Party 1-7pm | Capp St from 16th-17th St
Film reels and pedals will both be spinning for a long weekend of bike-centric movies, parties, races, a block party and more when the 8th Annual Bicycle Film Festival rolls into San Francisco. Check out the full schedule at www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/2008_site/sf/. Don't forget to ride your bike, and let the SFBC park your bike.
Get a free ticket to the screening of your choice when you volunteer with the SFBC. See sfbike.org/vol_sign_up_bff for details. |
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Film Night in the Park *
Sat., Jul. 26 | Screening begins at dusk | Dolores Park
Rekindle your adolescent crush on the recluse, the brain, the jock, the rebel, or the beauty with the 80's classic THE BREAKFAST CLUB (1985) in Dolores Park. Films presented free of charge on a giant
outdoor screen and you are encouraged to picnic before the screening. Free valet bike parking provided. |
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Freedom from Training Wheels
Sun., Jul. 27 | 11-1pm; JFK Drive, west of Conservatory Dr. GG Park
Join the SFBC as well as families with kids in car-free Golden Gate Park for a group effort to get our kids riding without training wheels. Bring bike, helmet and snacks to share. Rain cancels. Contact jodie@sfbike.org if you have questions. |
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WTF Night at the Bike Kitchen *
Mon., Jul. 28 | 6:30-9pm, 1245 Mission on Laskie Alley between 8th and 9th Streets
WTF's Birthday! Come to Women, Trans/genderqueer, Femmes nite at the Bike Kitchen, a community bike shop where we help you fix your bike! www.bikekitchen.org |
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Noon Bike Movie: Beijing Bicycle *
Thu., Jul. 31 | 12:00 noon, Koret Auditorium, Main Library, 100 Larkin St. (bike parking on Grove)
The SF Public Library is celebrating the 2008 Tour de France with "Les Bicyclettes", a series of free films every Thursday in July. This week, enjoy Beijing Bicycle (2000, 113 min.) — When Guei's bicycle is stolen and sold to Jian, the two young men are brought together on a voyage of self-discovery. In Mandarin with subtitles in English. Free! |
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Chrome Bags Relocation + SFBC fundraiser/sale
Thu., Jul. 31 | 5-10pm; 580 4th St. (at Brannan St)
Chrome Bags is moving their retail shop into a space that reflects their passion for urban style and alternative transportation. To celebrate the grand opening, they are throwing a party, with free beer and snacks and tunes. 10% of all sales will be going to the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition--PLUS they are offering 25% off everything, including messenger bags and technical clothing. Valet Bike Parking provided by the SFBC. |
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Bike!Bike! Benefit Party *
Sat., Aug. 2 | 8pm, The Caretakers, 848 Divisadero St. @ McAllister
The Bike!Bike! Annual conference of community bike projects is in San Francisco this September 25th-28th. A Fund-raising benefit party will feature live music and raffle of bike paraphernalia. All donations go to conference costs, helping us provide free registration, free food, and free housing to all participants. More information at www.bikebike.org |
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How to Bike Anywhere in SF & Fix a Flat
Sun., Aug. 3 | 11am-12:30pm | REI, 840 Brannan St at 7th
Let the SFBC show you the best way to get around town quickly and safely by bike, and how to fix a flat--the most important bike maintenance skill to have--with this quick 90-minute workshop. |
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SFBC Streetside Outreach
Tue., Aug. 5 | 5-7pm | Location TBA
Bike photo booths, free lube jobs, free bike bells, oh my! Don't miss out when the SFBC Streetside Outreach dream team comes to a bike lane near you to increase the visibility of the SFBC and its work while promoting bike love and spreading goodwill in the community. Come see what the Streetside Outreach dream team has up their sleeves this time! Are you a trained SFBC Outreach volunteer and want to help? Contact kate@sfbike.org. |
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Critical Manners *
Fri., Aug. 8 | 5:30pm meet, 6:00pm start, northeast corner of Larkin & Grove
Critical Manners: a revolutionary act of courtesy. Come put the nice back in the bike world with critical manners! A helmet-wearing, bell-ringing, blinkie-sportin' good time for you and all your bike friends. Practice synchronized signaling, stopping at stop signs and NOT blowing red lights. Critical Manners is a great introduction for riders who haven't ridden in an urban setting before as well as experienced riders who enjoy group rides. Helmets and blinkies are mandatory. http://groups.google.com/group/critical-manners-ride-sf |
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Different Spokes Monthly Jersey Ride *
Sat., Aug. 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. You do not have to have/wear our jersey to join the ride, 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, so please pick the appropriate option to your level of ability, we want to make sure you enjoy the day. 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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Film Night in the Park *
Sat., Aug. 9 | Screening begins at dusk, Union Square
Enjoy the classic anti-hero western, BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (1969) amidst the downtown bustle of Union Square. Film presented free of charge on a giant outdoor screen and you are encouraged to picnic before the screening. Free valet bike parking provided. |
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Night Ride: Summer in South Park
Sun., Aug. 10 | 7 pm Meet at the Panhandle statue (Fell and Baker)
Escape summer’s westside fog and cruise with us to the (hopefully) warm end of town. As always, we welcome contributions to the snack buffet, and encourage blinkies, front and back. Info: nancy@nancybotkin.com |
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Bike Kitchen Wheel Building Class *
Mon., Aug. 11 | 6-9pm, Bike Kitchen, 1256 Mission St at Laskie
If you're ready to take your wrenching skills to the next level, there's no better way than by learning to build your own wheels! The Bike Kitchen is featuring a two-session class in which students will build one wheel from scratch. NOTE: You will need to bring your own hub, rim, and spokes. The Bike Kitchen can give you advice on what to pick up or you can stop by your local shop. This two-session class will take place at the Bike Kitchen on Monday, August 11th and Monday, August 18th from 6pm-9pm. Class is $45 for Bike Kitchen members (or get a one-year membership for $30 extra). To sign up, go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/group/121869 |
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Volunteer Night
Wed., Aug. 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 kate@sfbike.org or just show up. |
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Bike Ed - Day One: Street Skills
Sat., Aug. 16 | 10am-2pm, Crissy Field Center, Presidio, 603 Mason St @ Halleck
This four hour in-classroom courses teach the basics of safe and enjoyable cycling, including riding in traffic, necessary equipment, crash avoidance, and legal rights and responsibilities. Open to adults 14 and over. Bicycle not required, but please bring your lunch. Note: this is the "day 1" course for League of American Bicyclists' Bike Ed Road I certification. Each class is free, but you must register. |
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SFBC Streetside Outreach: Bike Photo Registration
Wed., Aug. 20 | 5-7pm | Location TBA
The SFBC Streetside Outreach Team is hosting a bike photo booth with bike registration in mind! Swing on by with you two-wheeler and get a portrait to keep for your records in case of theft. Are you a trained SFBC Outreach volunteer and want to help? Contact kate@sfbike.org. |
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Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival *
Fri., Aug. 22 | 5pm, Polo Fields/Speedway and Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park
Free valet bike parking provided. |
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Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival *
Sat., Aug. 23 | 1pm, Polo Fields/Speedway and Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park
Free valet bike parking provided. |
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Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival *
Sun., Aug. 24 | 1pm, Polo Fields/Speedway and Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park
Free valet bike parking provided. |
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SFBC Board Meeting
Tue., Aug. 26 | 6:30-8:30pm SFBC Headquarters, 995 Market Street, Suite 1550
Everyone is welcome. For agenda and details, contact Leah at 431-BIKE x306 or leah@sfbike.org |
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Volunteer Night
Wed., Aug. 27 | 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 kate@sfbike.org or just show up. |
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SF Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting *
Thu., Aug. 28 | 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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Slow Food Nation *
Fri., Aug. 29 | 9am-10pm, Civic Center
Free valet bike parking provided. |
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Critical Mass *
Fri., Aug. 29 | 6pm, Justin "Pee Wee" Herman Plaza, Market @ Embarcadero
While this ride is not organized nor endorsed by the SFBC, we have a keen interest in happy bicycling every day in San Francisco. To that end, we encourage all participants to ride courteously and respectfully. For more info, see the Critical Mass website. |
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Slow Food Nation *
Sat., Aug. 30 | 9am-10pm, Civic Center
Free valet bike parking provided. |
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Slow Food Nation *
Sun., Aug. 31 | 9am-10pm, Civic Center
Free valet bike parking provided. |
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Labor Day
Mon., Sep. 1 |
Official SFBC Holiday. Offices closed. |
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Giro di San Francisco *
Mon., Sep. 1 | 8am-5pm (multiple races), Battery at Union
Details at www.velopromo.com to come. Free valet bike parking provided. |
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Slow Food Nation *
Mon., Sep. 1 | 12noon-10pm, Civic Center
Free valet bike parking provided. |
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New SFBC Member Meet & Greet
Tue., Sep. 2 | 6:30pm-7:15pm | SFBC HQ, 995 Market St, Ste 1550
Been an SFBC Member Less than a Year?
New members of the SFBC are invited join us to learn about our upcoming advocacy, education, and community programs that will make San Francisco a model cycling city, and how you can get involved. You won't want to miss this great opportunity to learn more about your friendly San Francisco bicycle advocacy organization. Bring your bike up with you! To RSVP or if you have questions, please contact Kate@sfbike.org or (415) 431-BIKE (2453) x303.
If you can't make New Member Meet and Greet, stay tuned for the next one in December 2008. All SFBC members who joined in 2007-2008 are welcome. |
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SFBC Outreach Volunteer Training
Tue., Sep. 2 | 7:30pm-8:30pm | SFBC HQ, 995 Market St, Ste 1550
Interested in volunteering to do SFBC Outreach at events all over the city like Bike to Work Day 2009, races, community festivals, and Streetside Outreach, then this training is a must! Learn ways to engage people, how to sign-up new SFBC members, and more. To RSVP or for questions, contact kate@sfbike.org.
If you can't make New Member Meet & Greet, stay tuned for the next one, December 2008. |
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Bike Ed - Day One: Street Skills
Thu., Sep. 4 | 5:30-9:30pm, CCSF Ocean Campus, 50 Phelan Ave, Arts Extension Bldg, Room 186
This four hour in-classroom courses teach the basics of safe and enjoyable cycling, including riding in traffic, necessary equipment, crash avoidance, and legal rights and responsibilities. Open to adults 14 and over. Bicycle not required, but please bring your dinner. Note: this is the "day 1" course for League of American Bicyclists' Bike Ed Road I certification. Each class is free, but you must register. |
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SFBC's 2nd Annual Family Day
Sat., Sep. 6 | 10am-2pm | 14th Ave E. Picnic Area, Golden Gate Park
Join the SFBC, and SFBC families like yours, as we enjoy a car-free Healthy Saturday in the park with fun bike-y family activities, including the SFBC's monthly Freedom From Training Wheels group effort to get our kids riding on two-wheels, a Bike Road-eo course that teaches two-wheelers with and without training wheels basic bike skills. Show-off your baby bike seats, trail-a-bikes, bike trailers and Xtracyles (or however your family gears up), and get advice from other families at our Family Biking Showcase, and participate in games, a bike parade, a scavenger hunt, and more! Contact kate@sfbike.org for more info. |
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Power to the Peaceful *
Sat., Sep. 6 | 11am-5pm, Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park
Free valet bike parking provided. |
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Film Night in the Park *
Sat., Sep. 6 | Screening begins at dusk, Washington Square Park
Come escape into a world of idyllic Italian countrysides and poetry with IL POSTINO (1994) in San Francisco's Italian backyard of North Beach at Washington Square Park. Film presented free of charge on a giant outdoor screen and you are encouraged to picnic before the screening. Free valet bike parking provided. |
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Volunteer Night
Wed., Sep. 10 | 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 kate@sfbike.org or just show up. |
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SFBC Streetside Outreach
Thu., Sep. 11 | 5-7pm | Location TBA
Bike photo booths, free lube jobs, free bike bells, oh my! Don't miss out when the SFBC Streetside Outreach dream team comes to a bike lane near you to increase the visibility of the SFBC and its work while promoting bike love and spreading goodwill in the community. Come see what the Streetside Outreach dream team has up their sleeves this time! Are you a trained SFBC Outreach volunteer and want to help? Contact kate@sfbike.org. |
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Critical Manners *
Fri., Sep. 12 | 5:30pm meet, 6:00pm start, northeast corner of Larkin & Grove
Critical Manners: a revolutionary act of courtesy. Come put the nice back in the bike world with critical manners! A helmet-wearing, bell-ringing, blinkie-sportin' good time for you and all your bike friends. Practice synchronized signaling, stopping at stop signs and NOT blowing red lights. Critical Manners is a great introduction for riders who haven't ridden in an urban setting before as well as experienced riders who enjoy group rides. Helmets and blinkies are mandatory. http://groups.google.com/group/critical-manners-ride-sf |
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Bike MS: Waves to Wine 25th Anniversary Ride: Day 1 *
Sat., Sep. 13 | 6:30am, start at Giants Stadium Parking Lot A
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Northern California Chapter will hold its annual Bike MS: Waves to Wine Ride from September 13th to 14th to raise more than $1.5 million for critical MS research and vital programs and services. Day 1 goes from SF to Rohnert Park, and you'll be able to fuel up and stay hydrated approximately every 12 miles at rest stops, along with a lunch stop. Each day is 75 miles but will also feature a shorter option of 40-50 mile route for the recreational cyclist as well as a longer century for those who like the challenge. To learn more about the event details, please visit www.wavestowine.org or call 1-800-FIGHT-MS. |
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Different Spokes Monthly Jersey Ride *
Sat., Sep. 13 | 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. You do not have to have/wear our jersey to join the ride, 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, so please pick the appropriate option to your level of ability, we want to make sure you enjoy the day. 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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San Francisco Living: Home Tours Weekend by Bicycle
Sat., Sep. 13 | 10am-4pm
Bike AIA San Francisco's popular San Francisco Living: Home Tours Weekend with the SFBC-provided biking directions. The tour series promotes a wide variety of architectural styles, neighborhoods, and residences – all from the architect's point of view. Each great project is showcased with its designer(s) via an "open house" format, and tour participants have the opportunity to see some of the city's latest residential projects from the inside out, meet with project designers, explore housing trends, and discover design solutions that inspire unique San Francisco living. Bicyclists receive a discount Please see AIA SF website for details and registration: aiasf.org/hometours. |
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San Francisco's Twilight Criterium*
Sat., Sep. 13 | 5pm | Union St Start and Finish
A part of the USA CRIT series, this fast four-block, four-corner, one-kilometer course will showcase the top racers in professional racing on the streets of San Francisco. See sftwilight.com for details. |
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San Francisco Living: Home Tours Weekend by Bicycle
Sun., Sep. 14 | 10am-4pm
Bike AIA San Francisco's popular San Francisco Living: Home Tours Weekend with the SFBC-provided biking directions. The tour series promotes a wide variety of architectural styles, neighborhoods, and residences – all from the architect's point of view. Each great project is showcased with its designer(s) via an "open house" format, and tour participants have the opportunity to see some of the city's latest residential projects from the inside out, meet with project designers, explore housing trends, and discover design solutions that inspire unique San Francisco living. Bicyclists receive a discount Please see AIA SF website for details and registration: aiasf.org/hometours. |
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Night Ride: Fort Point Vertigo
Sun., Sep. 14 | 7 pm Meet at the Panhandle statue (Fell and Baker)
Made famous by its Hitchcock appearance, Fort Point is a great ride destination, too! Join us on this ride to an underside view of the bridge. Bring Vertigo blinkies and snacks to share. Info: robin@biteback.com |
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