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Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Thanks for Making Bike to Work Day Great
Keep Momentum Rolling for Fell and Oak Bikeways This Friday
San Francisco's Best Workplaces for People Who Bike
Next Fun Event: 20th Annual Golden Wheel Awards
BART Bike Plan Update -- Your Turn to Comment
Upcoming Family Biking Classes
Help Make Four Months of Mission Sunday Streets a Success
SF Bicycle Coalition Members Invite Their Friends to Follow Their Lead
Unique Art Bikes This Week at the Fine Arts Fair
Welcome Roll San Francisco: Our Newest Discount Partner
Video: 2012 Bike to Work Day
Upcoming Events

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Find out more at sfbike.org/jobs

Thanks for Making Bike to Work Day Great

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:59:00 -0700

The Bay Area's Bike to Work Day last Thursday, May 10, saw huge numbers of people -- nurses, lawyers, teachers and tech employees -- demonstrating the need for San Francisco to speed up the pace of change for bicycling improvements. Joining commuters who already make every day a "bike-to-work" day were first-time commuters, casual weekend riders and an unprecedented number of city officials and business leaders.

Among the many decision-makers participating: Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisors Eric Mar, Mark Farrell, David Chiu, Carmen Chu, Christina Olague, Jane Kim, Scott Wiener, David Campos, Malia Cohen and John Avalos, as well as SFMTA Director Ed Reiskin, SFMTA Board members Tom Nolan and Cheryl Brinkman, Rec and Park General Manager Phil Ginsburg, DPW Director Mohammed Nuru, Mayor's Office of Disability Director Carla Johnson, and many San Francisco business leaders all demonstrated their political support for bicycling by pedaling in on Bike to Work Day!

Thank you to the SF Bicycle Coalition's 12,000 members for spreading the Bike to Work Day word, hanging posters, encouraging your friends and of course, pedaling on Bike to Work Day, making this year's Bike to Work Day the very best yet. Check sfbike.org/btwd for photos of the day or share your photos by posting them to our wall on Facebook or to our Flickr group. And, be sure to check out Orange Photography's Photobooth pictures form our awesome Bike From Work Party!

More than 300 SF Bicycle Coalition member-volunteers helped make Bike to Work Day possible by cheering-on commuters at 27 Energizer Stations throughout San Francisco, valet-parking bicycles, helping with behind-the-scenes logistics, volunteering at the Bike from Work Party, and stuffing 6,000 Bike to Work totes. Thanks so much to our amazing team of 300+ volunteers for making Bike to Work Day great! A special thanks to Energizer Station Captains for taking the lead on Bike to Work Day and ensuring it was so easy to volunteer. A special shout-out to Bike to Work Day Event Logistics Planner Graham Schildmeyer, Interns Sam Gross and Marcus Farge, and Alexis Chavez. Thank you! We could not have done it without you.

Bike Counts: Every Bike to Work Day, the SFMTA conducts a manual bicycle count on Market Street and Van Ness Avenue. This year, as in past years, the counts were impressive. In a one-hour stretch (8-9am), bikes accounted for 73% of inbound traffic at Market and Van Ness. Over 1,000 people on bikes were counted -- that's more than 17 each minute! Compared to last month's counts, Bike to Work Day counts showed an increase of 58% more people commuting by bike on Market Street. These counts continue to prove that Bike to Work Day invites more people to try bicycling in San Francisco!

A hearty welcome to more than 700 people who showed that they want San Francisco neighborhoods connected with 100 miles of separated bikeway when they became SF Bicycle Coalition Members on Bike to Work Day. Didn't get a chance to join on Bike to Work Day? Use our quick and secure online membership form at sfbike.org/join_renew.

Do you have a great Bike to Work Day story? The SF Bicycle Coalition wants to know! Did you start commuting by bike on Bike to Work Day? Were you inspired to make every day a bike-to-work day, or to do your super commute by bike more often? Did someone you know start commuting by bike for the first time on Bike To Work Day? Share your story at sfbike.org/my_story.

A big thanks to our Bike to Work Day Sponsors for providing valuable and fun bike-y items at this event: C9, Shefman Law, Timbuk2, ICF International, CPMC/Sutter Health, Rainbow Grocery, Rapha Cycling Club and Dolan Law Firm. Thanks to Recology and Blue Shield of CA for providing the awesome 2012 Bike to Work Day t-shirts and Levis Bike Shop and Whole Foods for making the Bike from Work Party healthy and fun! A round of applause goes to Specialized/Globe and Mikes Bikes, Hint Water, Pop Chips, KIND Snacks, AlerEco Chocolates, Veritable Vegetable and the Fruit Guys for fueling us up throughout the day. Thanks to all our sponsors this year who contributed to the success of Bike to Work Day.

Congratulations Lindsay Sorenberger for winning the Masi Strada donated by Huckleberry Bikes for the SF Bicycle Coalition's raffle.

Get an official Bike to Work Day t-shirt: Commemorate 2012's biggest day in bicycling with a cool collectable t-shirt. All proceeds go to support the bicycle advocacy work of the SF Bicycle Coalition.

Keep Momentum Rolling for Fell and Oak Bikeways This Friday

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:58:00 -0700

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition has been working tirelessly to build support for separated bikeways and pedestrian improvements on Oak and Fell streets between Scott and Baker Streets. We have drummed up strong support from Supervisor Olague, businesses along the corridor, and from hundreds of our members. This Friday, May 18 we need strong supporters to speak up for these critical safety improvements at an SFMTA Public Hearing:

SFMTA Public Hearing on Oak and Fell Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements
City Hall Room 416
Friday May 18, 10am

The SFMTA has been hard at work adding 23 miles of new bikeways in the past year and a half and raced to finish key bicycle safety projects on JFK Drive, Cesar Chavez and Bayshore Boulevard before Bike to Work Day. These improvements have clearly driven the 71% increase in the number of people biking in San Francisco yet, remaining gaps in getting across town on a bike are deterring many from riding. These three blocks of Fell and Oak Street represent a major barrier for many people to bike to work, school, or out to Golden Gate Park safely on a bicycle. Join the SF Bicycle Coalition, Supervisor Olague, and your neighbors on Friday, May 18 at City Hall to show your support for pedestrian and safety improvements on these three critical blocks today. Email Neal if you can make the hearing, or go to sfbike.org/fell today to add your support online and read more background information.

San Francisco's Best Workplaces for People Who Bike

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:57:00 -0700

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition gave awards to six of San Francisco's most bicycle-friendly businesses as part of Bike to Work Day this year.

The awards were presented by San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Executive Director, Leah Shahum, along with Mayor Edwin Lee who said "San Francisco companies large and small are making it easy for their employees to bike to work, and in doing so, attracting high-quality employees. An easy bike commute provides San Francisco a competitive edge over businesses outside of the city, and welcomes more creative companies to San Francisco."

The 2012 winners (in alphabetical order) are:

Atlassian, Inc.: Outstanding bike commuter education and encouragement programs
Airbnb: Free in-house bike tune-ups for employees
Levi's: Outstanding commitment to the San Francisco bicycling community
Rackspace: Outstanding in-house bike repair station
Veritable Vegetable: Outstanding warehouse or garage bicycle parking
Zynga: Outstanding in-office bicycle parking

And a few firms merited honorable mention including:
Advent Software Inc.; David Baker + Partners; Voce Communications and Yammer.

Get a peek at how these businesses make biking to work a breeze with our Bicycle Friendly Business photos on Flickr.

We were blown away by the great response for these awards and we would like to make them an annual tradition. Want to get in on the act? Nominate a bicycle-friendly business, it only takes two minutes to fill out the form.

Next Fun Event: 20th Annual Golden Wheel Awards

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:56:00 -0700

This year's Golden Wheel Awards are just around the corner! Hurry up and get your tickets for our classiest event of the year on June 5 in the Green Room at the War Memorial Building. This celebration is guaranteed to be a fun time, where you will rub elbows with local decision-makers and fellow SF Bicycle Coalition members, while sipping wine and beer and nibbling on tasty hors d'ourves.

As this year's keynote, we are welcoming Gil Penalosa, the founding-father of Ciclovia's in Bogota Columbia. Our Sunday Streets have been inspired by Ciclovia, where the City of Bogota, Colombia opens up over 70 miles of roadways for over 2 million people to bike, walk, talk, exercise or picnic every Sunday and holiday. Mr. Penalosa has gone on to found 8-80 Cities, a non-profit organization that helps other cities create vibrant urban spaces and healthy communities, and he is sure to inspire you in his Golden Wheel keynote address.

Tickets for the 20th Annual Golden Wheel Awards are only $75. This is a major mid-year fundraiser for our organizational work -- and a fun event for our members. We look forward to seeing you there.

BART Bike Plan Update -- Your Turn to Comment

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:55:00 -0700

About 4% of BART trips currently involve a bike, whether parked at the station or brought along on the train, which is pretty good, but BART (and the SF Bicycle Coalition) would like to see that share grow significantly. BART has drafted an update to their 10-year-old bicycle plan that defines strategies they'll pursue to encourage and support increased use of bicycles. Top-level issues covered in the plan are: Cyclist Circulation (improve station circulation for passengers with bicycles), Plentiful Parking (create world-class bicycle parking facilities), Beyond BART Boundaries (help assure great bicycle access beyond BART's boundaries), Bikes on BART (bicycle accommodations aboard trains), and Persuasive Programs (complement bicycle-supportive policies and facilities with support programs).

BART wants your input -- see our Bikes on BART page to take a look at the draft BART Bike Plan and send in your comments by May 27!

Upcoming Family Biking Classes

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:54:00 -0700

We've been busy scheduling more Family Biking Classes across the city and we invite you to attend, or if you already consider yourself a family biking pro, then invite your neighbors and friends to attend! All of these classes are a great way to introduce people to bicycling as a family, and to help even the most-savvy two-wheeled families!

Family Biking Series Parts 1 & 2: Biking Pregnant and Biking With Your Baby and Toddler. These classes do not require a bicycle, and children of all ages are welcome.

Sat. May 19th | Natural Resources, 1367 Valencia Street (at 25th St)
Sun. May 27th | African American Art & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street (at Webster)
Sat. July 28th | African American Art & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street (at Webster)

And, for those of you with school-age children, we'll also be hosting Bike to School Practice Training: On-Road with Your Children on June 2nd in the Panhandle. If your child is already riding on his or her own and you're ready to bike commute as a family, this is the class for you.

These classes do fill-up quickly, so please RSVP for the class of your choice at sfbike.org/family_class

Help Make Four Months of Mission Sunday Streets a Success

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:53:00 -0700

Thanks to the 100+ volunteers who helped kick-off four months of Mission Sunday Streets May 6 on first Sundays through August. Volunteers who work three shifts over the four Sunday Streets Mission events will be treated with a sweet limited-edition Mission Sunday Streets-themed tote, and get priority assignments, in addition to all the regular perks of volunteering with Sunday Streets (free Sunday Streets t-shirt and lunch). Plus, you will help ensure this expansion of Sunday Streets is a huge success when you volunteer. Sign-up for three shifts now for the June 3, July 1, and August 5 events to get all these great perks!

We are proud that the Sunday Streets Volunteer Program is managed by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. Sunday Streets is sponsored by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Livable City, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of Sunday Streets responsible for the day-to-day management of the program. Sign up at sundaystreetssf.com/volunteer.

Sunday Streets Volunteer Program is hiring: The SF Bicycle Coalition is actively seeking talented and motivated Volunteer Program Interns. See sfbike.org/jobs for more info.

Get the Next Generation Rolling, or Be a Bicycle Ambassador: Share your bike love at Sunday Streets: Spend some time at one of the hottest spots at Sunday Streets -- the SF Bicycle Coalition tent -- and talk to happy participants about why you're a member. Bicycle Ambassador shifts at Sunday Streets are 10:30am-1:45pm or 1:15-4:30pm, so you can volunteer and still have time to play in the street! Email Tessa to sign up as a Bicycle Ambassador. Want to help little ones learn to ride at Freedom from Training Wheels at Sunday Streets? It's fun, easy and rewarding! Email Grace to volunteer or find out more about volunteering for Freedom from Training Wheels.

SF Bicycle Coalition Members Invite Their Friends

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:52:00 -0700

Over the past few weeks, nearly two hundred SF Bicycle Coalition members recruited their friends through our Get-a-Member campaign. Members competed to win great prizes including a Salsa Casseroll bicycle and a commuter kit with bike lock, light set, pump and WTB saddle. A huge thank you to all who participated, and a warm welcome to our newest SF Bicycle Coalition members!

Congratulations to David Kroodsma who will be riding away on a new Salsa Casseroll bike after recruiting the most members. Cheers to lucky raffle winners, including Bekki Bolthouse, Max Davis, Rachel Rosenberg, Jenny Shu and Brian Sullivan!

A huge thank you to prize sponsors Roaring Mouse Cycles, Chinook Book and Freedom by WTB. The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is honored by the enthusiasm of our members to recruit their friends. Together we are making 2012 a great year for bicycling.

Unique Art Bikes This Week at the Fine Arts Fair

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:51:00 -0700

This year, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is the lucky beneficiary of this the annual Fine Arts Fair at Fort Mason Center. Seven PUBLIC bikes have been turned into seven works of art from artists like Moe Thomas, Gino Miles, Ken Kalman and Cyrus Tilton. We are seeking volunteer helpers to monitor the art bikes auction on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. If you commit to an eight hour shift, you will receive a VIP pass to the fair plus have the chance to win a $200 voucher for a new PUBLIC bike. Email Jodie to volunteer for the event.

Welcome Roll San Francisco: Our Newest Discount Partner

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:50:00 -0700

We're excited to announce the newest SF Bicycle Coalition discount partner, Roll San Francisco! Roll SF now offers all card-carrying SF Bicycle Coalition members 10% off regularly priced parts and accessories. Stop by and check out what kind of deals your member discount can get you. Roll San Francisco is located at 275 Rhode Island St, in Potrero Hill.

Not a member yet? Join the SF Bicycle Coalition and our 12,000 members who are working for biking improvements all across San Francisco and reap the rewards of great member perks like discounts at 60+ local and online businesses. See the full list of all the SF Bicycle Coalition's discount partners.

Video: 2012 Bike to Work Day

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:49:00 -0700

This year's Bike to Work Day was more robust than ever -- with record participation regionally, Energizer Stations scattered throughout the SF Bay Area, and a big press conference at San Francisco's City Hall. Here's a great recap of the full day's events, including lots of footage from Market Street, where bikes accounted for 73% of the morning rush hour traffic. This video recaps the San Francisco Bay Area's biggest bike day of the year -- maybe you will find yourself in these shots from all over the region!

Upcoming Events

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:48:00 -0700

Check out our online calendar of events. To add your bike event to our calendar, simply email the details to us.

Wednesday, May 16th

2012 San Francisco Fine Art Fair "ArtBike" Opening Night
7-9:30pm, Fort Mason's Festival Pavilion

"ArtBike" has pulled together artists, galleries, Public Bike, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, and the San Francisco Fine Art Fair for this innovative project of creating 7 sculptural bicycles which will be auctioned during the fair, with proceeds to benefit the educational programs of the SF Bicycle Coalition. The bikes will be unveiled on opening night by members of Verasphere's drag queens led by David Faulk and Michael Johnstone. The exhibition and auction will run throughout the fair and end on Sunday, May 20, at 3pm. For more info, and to see artists bikes go to www.sffineartfair.com. Proceeds from the sale of the art bikes benefit the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition.

Thursday, May 17th

SF Bicycle Coalition Phone Bank
5pm-8pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

Accept the challenge to chat up your fellow SF Bicycle Coalition members! Join the volunteers who keep the SF Bicycle Coalition membership strong. No cold-calling, just calls to friendly lapsed members offering an easy way to renew. Plan to stay for the thank-you dinner afterward and get to know your fellow volunteers. You must be a current or former member to volunteer. Contact Juli.

2012 San Francisco Fine Art Fair including "ArtBike"
5-9pm, Fort Mason's Festival Pavilion

"ArtBike" has pulled together artists, galleries, Public Bike, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, and the San Francisco Fine Art Fair for this innovative project of creating 7 sculptural bicycles which will be auctioned during the fair, with proceeds to benefit the educational programs of the SF Bicycle Coalition. The exhibition and auction will run throughout the fair and end on Sunday, May 20, at 3pm. For more info, and to see artists bikes go to www.sffineartfair.com. Individual tickets are $25 for one day; $40 for all four days (May 17-20). Proceeds from the sale of the ArtBike benefit the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition.

Friday, May 18th

Oak and Fell Public Hearing *
10am | City Hall, Room 416

The Oak and Fell Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Project goes to Public Hearing and you can help support the separated bikeways, sidewalk bulbouts and crosswalk improvements. Visit sfbike.org/fell to learn more about the project details and send in a support letter. If you can speak up in person at this hearing please contact Neal. This hearing is an opportunity to express support for this project and suggest modifications. No decision will be made, but all feedback will be carried to full MTA Board for a decision later this year.

Saturday, May 19th

SF Bicycle Coalition Valet Bike Parking: Be The Bridge *
9am-11:30am | Crissy Field across from Sports Basement

Be a part of history by being part of the Bridge: A mass gathering to create the shape of the Golden Gate Bridge on Crissy Fielda historic moment that will be captured through aerial photography and documented in a postcard! Wear (International) orange or red clothing and meet on the grassy airfield nearest the lagoon (across from Sports Basement) beginning at 9 AM. You must arrive by 10AM to get your position in the photo. Complimentary Valet Bicycle Parking provided by the SF Bicycle Coalition.

SF Bicycle Coalition Valet Bicycle Parking: Asian Heritage Street Celebration *
11am-6pm | Larkin between Grove and Ellis

Come and play in the street at the 8th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration with food, music, dancing and art. Complimentary valet bicycle parking provided by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition.

Biking Pregnant: SF Bicycle Coalition Family Biking Series Part 1
12:30-1:30pm| Natural Resources, 1367 Valencia Street (at 25th St)

You love to bike, and now you're pregnant. Do you need to stop biking? How long can you bike while pregnant? Is your bike pregnancy and baby-ready? Register for this (free) class to learn the medically reviewed facts about biking pregnant. Meet other pregnant women who bike. This class is great for anyone who is currently pregnant, or thinking about getting pregnant, as well as their partners and supporters. RSVP at sfbike.org/family_ class

Biking With Your Baby and Toddler SF Bicycle Coalition Family Biking Series Part 2
2:00-3:00 | Natural Resources, 1367 Valencia Street (at 25th St.)

You love to bike, and now you're a parent. When can you begin biking with your baby or toddler? Is it safe? What kind of seat should you get? Is your bike baby- or toddler-ready? Register for this (free) class to learn the medically reviewed facts about biking with a baby and/or toddler, as well as tips and tricks. Meet other parents who bike with their small children. This class is great for anyone who has a baby or toddler, is expecting, or thinking about having a family, as well as their partners and supporters. RSVP at sfbike.org/family_ class

Sunday, May 20th

2012 San Francisco Fine Art Fair "Art Bike" closing auction
11am-3pm, Fort Mason's Festival Pavilion

"Art Bike" has pulled together artists, galleries, Public Bike, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, and the San Francisco Fine Art Fair for this innovative project of creating 7 sculptural bicycles which will be auctioned during the fair, with proceeds to benefit the educational programs of the SF Bicycle Coalition. The exhibition and auction will end on Sunday, May 20, at 3pm. For more info, and to see artists bikes go to www.sffineartfair.com. Individual tickets are $25 for one day; $40 for all four days (May 17-20). Proceeds from the sale of the Art Bike benefit the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition.

Shaping SF Bicycle Tour: Dissent *
12-4pm | CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission (at 9th Street)

Join Shaping San Francisco co-director Chris Carlsson for this 4-hour historical tour of San Francisco by bicycle. Bring a snack and water; sliding scale $15-50, benefiting Shaping San Francisco. More info: 415.608.9035.

(Events not sponsored by the SF Bicycle Coalition are marked with an *)

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Biker Bulletin News

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Bike to Work Day is this Thursday, May 10
Fuel-up at one of the 27 Energizer Stations
Ride with your Elected Officials in a Commuter Convoy
Park at our Secure Bike Valet at Civic Center BART Station
Celebrate with us at the Bike From Work Party
Show Support for 100 Miles of Crosstown Bikeways by Biking to Work
Let the Bike Doctors Give Your Bike Some Love
Dress-Up for Bike to Work Day
Win Sweet Prizes
There's Still Time To Be a Bike to Work Day Hero
A Final Chance to Share Your Enthusiasm
Video: Time Lapse SF Bike to Work Day 2011
Upcoming Events

Add your voice of support for the Oak and Fell bikeways at a public hearing on Friday, May 18. See details at http://www.sfbike.org/fell.

Bike to Work Day is this Thursday, May 10

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:59:00 -0700

Help celebrate the biggest biking day of the year by riding on Bike to Work Day, this Thursday, May 10. Last year on Bike to Work Day, 75% of morning traffic on Market Street was made up of people bicycling! With 20 miles of new bike lanes, San Francisco's first-ever parking-protected bikeway on JFK, and expanded bike parking, this year's Bike to Work Day is sure to be a record breaker you won't want to miss! The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is excited to be share this Bike to Work Day guide for the biggest celebration of biking San Francisco has ever seen!

Fuel-up at one of the 27 Energizer Stations

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:58:00 -0700

With 27 official Energizer Stations all over San Francisco, one is bound to be on your route to work! Stop by on your way to (or from) work and pick up your free reusable Bike to Work Day tote bag, filled with goodies. Fuel-up on snacks and beverages and chat with other bike commuters, get cheered on by volunteers. Find the Energizer Station closest to your route on our handy map: sfbike.org/btwd2012.

Ride with your Elected Officials in a Commuter Convoy

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:57:00 -0700

Kick-off your Bike to Work Day by riding with your neighbors and representatives in one of the Commuter Convoys meeting up all across the city! Enjoy the comfort and safety of riding with a group on your morning commute -- whether you are riding from your neighborhood to the downtown area or from San Francisco to the Peninsula, no rider is left behind. We have twelve Commuter Convoys departing from various neighborhood meet-up spots. Lots of elected officials and City leaders will be joining these rides, so dress your best and help share why you bike in the city and how continuous, crosstown bikeways can improve your commute and your city! See the list of Commuter Convoy starting points and departure times here (complete with VIPs that have confirmed so far) at sfbike.org/commuterconvoy.

Commuter Convoys will head to City Hall so you can join Mayor Ed Lee, San Francisco Supervisors, civic and business leaders and your neighbors for the 2012 Bike to Work Day Press Event at 8:30am. Celebrate recent improvements to biking in San Francisco, the 71% increase in the number of people biking in San Francisco in the last five years, and hear about how the city plans on making 2012 the best year yet for biking. Complimentary Bicycle Valet Parking Provided.

Park at our Secure Bike Valet at Civic Center BART Station

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:56:00 -0700

Need a safe place to park your bicycle on Bike to Work Day? Take BART to work? Your bicycle will be secure when you park at the SF Bicycle Coalition's complimentary Bike Valet at Civic Center BART station (closest to the BART station entry on Market Street at Hyde, outside the fare gates), Thursday, May 12, from 8am-6pm. See the location of our bike valet on our Bike to Work Day map at sfbike.org/btwd2012.

Help Make Every Day a BART + Bike to Work Day: BART wants to double the percentage of people using bikes to get to BART by 2020. The agency recently released a bicycle access plan, improving bike parking at stations and even evaluating ending the "bike blackout period" during rush hour. BART wants your input on their plan -- see our Bikes on BART page to take a look at the draft BART Bike Plan and send in your comments by May 27!

Celebrate with us at the Bike From Work Party

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:55:00 -0700

Celebrate San Francisco's biggest day of bicycling with us at the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition's big Bike from Work Party. The big party includes four tasting stations sponsored by Whole Foods, Levi's Mobile Bike Shop, a free photobooth courtesy of Orange Photography, tunes by DJ Porter Venn of Club Vogue, and of course our fabulous Complimentary Bicycle Valet Parking (on Erie Street).

Enter the SF Bicycle Coalition's Bike to Work Day raffle to win a Masi Strada in your size compliments of Huckleberry Bicycles or a Burley Travoy trailer! Each raffle ticket purchased helps support the SF Bicycle Coalition's work. We hope to see you there! Public Works, 161 Erie St, Thursday, May 10, 6-9pm, $5 for SF Bicycle Coalition members, $10 for non-members or join at the door and get in free! 21+

Show Support for 100 Miles of Crosstown Bikeways

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:54:00 -0700

This year's Bike to Work Day is a great way to show support for the SF Bicycle Coalition's vision for 100 miles of continuous crosstown bikeways, Connecting the City. In the last few years, the SFMTA has striped miles of new bike lanes and separated bikeways across San Francisco -- including new separated bikeways on JFK Drive and Cesar Chavez Street.

These improvements have resulted in an impressive 71% increase in the number of people biking in San Francisco in the last five years. Through Connecting the City, the SF Bicycle Coalition is working to accelerate the construction of new bikeways in every neighborhood of San Francisco by making biking safer and more comfortable for everyone ages 8 to 80. You can help keep the momentum going and show your support for Connecting the City on Bike to Work Day by:

Mailing a postcard to Mayor Ed Lee telling him you want separated bikeways and pedestrian improvements on the three blocks of Fell and Oak streets between Scott and Baker streets by the end of the year. The postcard will be in your Bike to Work Day Bag, which you can get at one of San Francisco's 27 official Energizer Stations.
Signing the petition for 100 miles of crosstown bikeways at your Energizer Station and joining a campaign for a bikeway project in your neighborhood.
Supporting the work of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition by joining or renewing your membership, if you are not currently a member. You can join online today.

Let the Bike Doctors Give Your Bike Some Love

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:53:00 -0700

Mechanics from local bike shops will help you dust off your old bike and provide free basic bike maintenance to get you rolling on Bike to Work Day, Thursday, May 10. Morning or night, you can find Bike Doctors at 14 of the 27 Energizer Stations -- see the map of Energizer Station locations:

7:30-9:30am: Caltrain, Embarcadero, Marina, Mid-Market, Mission, Presidio (opens at 6:30am), and SOMA.
5:00-7:00pm: Caltrain, Chinatown, Duboce Bikeway, Panhandle, Embarcadero, SOMA, Mission.

Dress-Up for Bike to Work Day

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:52:00 -0700

Already make every day Bike to Work Day? Then we have just the thing for you to make Bike to Work Day special.

We know that people who are trying bicycling for the first time are looking to seasoned experts like yourself. We want them to know they can get to work on a bicycle and look great doing it! Wear your business best on Thursday, May 10, and when someone asks you why you are all dressed up, tell them you are celebrating Bike to Work Day! (Hey long distance commuters! We know that you have a pretty good reason for wearing bike gear when you commute. We encourage you to take part by dressing to the nines once you arrive at work on Bike to Work Day.)

And, when you share your best bicycling outfits like SF Bicycle Coalition member Janet Lafleur did last year (pictured right), you'll be entered in a raffle to win fun bike prizes! Help show that every day can be a Bike to Work Day, and you can always look your best -- no Superman costume changes necessary.

Here is how you can take the Dress-Up Challenge:

Start planning your classy, bike-friendly Bike to Work Day outfit now!
Post a photo of your look any time before Bike to Work Day, Thursday, May 10, for a chance to win bikey prizes and inspire others to take the Dress-Up Challenge. To be entered into the raffle, simply post a photo to our wall on Facebook, our group on Flickr, or use Twitter to tweet a link to your photo @sfbike. We are tagging our photos #dressupBTWD.
We'll share the great looks you post to inspire others, and we will announce raffle winners at the Bike from Work Party.

Win Sweet Prizes

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:51:00 -0700

Enter the SF Bicycle Coalition's Bike to Work Day raffle to win a Masi Strada in your size compliments to Huckleberry Bicycles or a Burley Travoy trailer! Each raffle ticket purchased helps support the SF Bicycle Coalition's work. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Energizer Station at Market and Battery on Bike to Work Day, Thursday May 10 from 7:30am-2pm or at the Bike From Work Party, Thursday May 10 from 6-9pm at Public Works (161 Erie Street near Mission Street and 14th).

You can also sign up for the free Bay Area Bike to Work Day raffle for your chance to win a cool new bike or a bike getaway when you register at youcanbikethere.com/2012-prizes.

There's Still Time To Be a Bike to Work Day Hero

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:50:00 -0700

We don't know of a better way to see the impact of Bike to Work Day, Thursday, May 10, than from the perspective of a volunteer! There are still lots of ways you can help:

Energize evening riders: Cheer on your fellow riders as they ride home or to the Bike from Work Party!
Volunteer at the Bike From Work Party or with behind-the-scenes logistics at the SF Bicycle Coalition office.
Be a Bicycle Valet: Help park bikes during the day and in the evening on Bike to Work Day.

A Final Chance to Share Your Enthusiasm

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:49:00 -0700

Share your Bicycling Tips as a Bike Buddy: Our friends and fans have been providing tips and tricks for bicycle commuting at facebook.com/sfbike and twitter.com/sfbike (#BikeBuddy) and you can too! Share your favorite tips by tagging them with #BikeBuddy and pass these helpful hints on to your friends in time for Bike to Work Day, May 10.

Do you have a great Bike to Work Day story? The SF Bicycle Coalition wants to know your Bike to Work Day story-- past or future. Did you start biking on a past Bike to Work Day and now make every day a bike to work day? Are you or someone you know riding for the first time on Bike To Work Day? Share your story at sfbike.org/my_story

Post it on Your Wall: Use Facebook to RSVP to the Bike from Work Day Party and post it on your Facebook Wall. Or, share it the old-fashioned way -- stick a poster on a real wall -- download one here or pick some up from our office at 833 Market Street, Floor 10. Thumbtacks not included!

Video: Time Lapse SF Bike to Work Day 2011

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:48:00 -0700

On last year's Bike to Work day, bikes accounted for 75% of traffic on Market Street, and there were huge counts along other key biking corridors, like the Panhandle, which has an average of 1,500 bike trips every day. Here's a great time lapsed video that shows the morning Bike to Work Day commute through the Panhandle. This year, we'll have an evening Energizer Station set up on Fell and Masonic, with a bike doctor to do repairs. Pedal by with the thousands of other people who use this biking corridor.

Upcoming Events

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:47:00 -0700

Check out our online calendar of events. To add your bike event to our calendar, simply email the details to us.

Thursday, May 10th

Bike to Work Day
All Day, Citywide

San Franciscans love biking and one of the most fun and rewarding days to bike is the annual Bike to Work Day Celebration on Thursday, May 10. Join the SF Bicycle Coalition and hundreds of thousands of lawyers, nurses, teachers, waiters and others who will be biking to work on this great day. Energizer Stations will be set up in neighborhoods across the city to offer free coffee, snacks and other goodies and mechanics will even check out your bicycle for free (at select locations). For biking resources and a list of all the fun events of the day visit sfbike.org/btwd

Over 300 incredible volunteers make Bike to Work Day happen. Be a part of the success as a volunteer - sign up at www.sfbike.org/vol_sign_up_btwd

Bike to Work Day Press Event
8:30am | City Hall Polk Street Steps

Join Mayor Ed Lee, San Francisco Supervisors, civic and business leaders and your neighbors for the 2012 Bike to Work Day Press Event. Ride in one of the commuter convoys from every district in San Francisco or come to City Hall at 8:30am for this yearly milestone. Celebrate recent improvements to biking in San Francisco, the 71% increase in the number of people biking in San Francisco in the last 5 years, and hear about how the city plans on making 2012 the best year yet for biking. See sfbike.org/btwd for more information. Complimentary Bicycle Valet Parking Provided.

SF Bicycle Coalition's Bike from Work Party
Thu. May 10, 6-9pm | Public Works, 161 Erie St (near Mission St & 14th St)

Celebrate San Francisco's biggest day of bicycling at the SF Bicycle Coalition's big Bike from Work Party with DJs, a photo booth, fabulous raffle prizes, snacks hosted by Whole Foods and complimentary bicycle valet. $5 for SF Bicycle Coalition members, $10 for non-members, or join at the door and get in free. 21+. For more details see sfbike.org/btwd.

Friday, May 11th

SF Bicycle Coalition Office Closed
All Day

The SF Bicycle Coalition office is closed for post Bike to Work Day - we'll reopen on Monday May 14th.

SF Bicycle Coalition Valet Bike Parking: Roger Waters @ AT&T Park *
8pm-11pm | AT&T Park

Enjoy Roger Waters, best known as the bass player, co-lead vocalist, lyricist and the principal songwriter in the rock band Pink Floyd. Complimentary Valet Bicycle Parking provided by the SF Bicycle Coalition.

Saturday, May 12th

Urban Bicycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Biking
11:00 AM -12:00 PM | NOPNA Block Party (Lyon & Grove Street)

As part of the North of Panhandle Neighbors Association (NOPNA) annual block party, the SF Bicycle Coalition will be hosting a one-hour workshop on safe bicycling for everyone. Come learn about types of bikes, the rules of the road, and how to make your bike comfortable for everyday riding, including grocery shopping. All skill levels welcome and no bike necessary. This course is funded in part by SFMTA.

Sunday, May 13th

CycloFemme and Rickshaw Bagworks Ride *
9am-2pm | Meet at Rickshaw Bagworks, 904 22nd St

A causal 2.5 hour ride up the Embarcadero and across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito for a picnic.

Thursday, May 17th

SF Bicycle Coalition Phone Bank
5pm-8pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

(Events not sponsored by the SF Bicycle Coalition are marked with an *)

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
833 Market Street, 10th floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

Contact SF Bicycle Coalition staff

Biker Bulletin News

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Countdown to Bike to Work Day, Thursday May 10
Announcing This Year's Golden Wheel Awards Winners
Your Role in Improving 2nd Street Begins Tomorrow
Last Chance -- Invite Your Friends, Win Prizes
Supervisor Olague Fully Supports Oak and Fell Improvements
Four Months of Sunday Streets in the Mission Starts This Weekend
Selena Kyle is San Francisco's Bike Commuter of the Year!
Discount Partner News: New Partners
SFCTA Seeking Members for Advisory Committee
Video: SF: Reclaiming Streets With Innovative Solutions
Upcoming Events

We're hiring for both jobs and internships -- see our complete list of openings at: sfbike.org/jobs.

Countdown to Bike to Work Day, Thursday May 10

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:59:00 -0700

With Bike to Work Day next week, Thursday, May 10, we are counting down all the ways you can get rolling for the big day! Bike to Work Day is the perfect day to encourage your friends, family and coworkers to try out a bike commute. We will be hosting 27 Energizer Stations across San Francisco on Bike to Work Day with trained volunteers ready to cheer on people bicycling and give away reusable totes stuffed with goodies -- what a great introduction to such a fun and convenient commute! See a map of Energizer Station locations, commuter convoys and more at sfbike.org/btwd.

Stuff 6,000 Bike to Work Day Bags Tomorrow: Be a part of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition's biggest Volunteer Night of the year at our annual Bike to Work Day Bag Stuffing Party on Wednesday, May 2, 4:30-8:30pm at the Sports Basement on Bryant Street. Enjoy snacks and dinner on us, and be a part of the success of Bike to Work Day. Please note: this event is not at the SF Bicycle Coalition office. Strong arms or no gym membership? Help us load and unload the bags to and from the office that afternoon or after the party! Email Tessa to be a party loader or unloader (at 2pm or 9pm).
Wed., May. 2 | 4:30-8:30pm | Sports Basement, 1590 Bryant St (at 16th) in the Garage

Dress-up Your Commute for Bike to Work Day: If you already make every day a Bike to Work Day, we have something to make it special: The Dress-Up Challenge! We know that people who are trying bicycling for the first time are looking to seasoned experts like yourself, and we want them to know they can get to work on a bicycle and look great doing it! When someone asks you why you are all dressed up on Thursday, May 10, tell them you are celebrating Bike to Work Day! And when you share your best bicycling outfits on Facebook, you'll be entered to win fun bike fashion prizes! Help show that every day can be a bike to work day, and you can always look your best--no Superman costume changes necessary. Get started at sfbike.org/dressup.

Volunteer at your Favorite Energizer Station: Bike to Work Day is close but there is still time to volunteer for your favorite role! Thursday, May 10 is the day you can energize commuters at one of our 27 neighborhood Energizer Stations, or volunteer to park bikes or sell raffle tickets at our evening Bike From Work Party. Volunteer shifts are filling up fast, so sign up today (and recruit your friends to volunteer with you!) at sfbike.org/vol_sign_up_btwd.

Be a Bike Buddy: Our friends and fans have been providing tips and tricks for bicycle commuting at facebook.com/sfbike and twitter.com/sfbike (#BikeBuddy) and you can too! Share your favorite tips by tagging them with #BikeBuddy and pass these helpful hints on to your friends in time for Bike to Work Day, May 10.

Request an Employer Toolkit: Get your free Bike to Work Day Employer Toolkit for your workplace, complete with an official event poster, employer resources and more at sfbike.org/employertoolkit.

Win prizes in the Team Bike Challenge: Register a team of your friends or coworkers and compete with other Bay Area commuters to win great prizes for bike commuting in May. Go to youcanbikethere.com/tbc-signup for more info.

Ride With your Elected Officials to City Hall: Want to help bring your District Supervisor and other VIPs to City Hall by bike? Join a Commuter Convoy from your home district to City Hall on the morning of May 10th and share with city leaders why safer streets matter to your neighborhood. See the list of Commuter Convoy starting points here (complete with VIPS that have confirmed so far) and email Marcus so we know we know you'll be joining.

Announcing This Year's Golden Wheel Awards Winners

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:58:00 -0700

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is proud to be honoring this year's Golden Wheel Awards winners on June 5th at the historic War Memorial Building. Drum roll, please.

Building Owners and Managers Association of San Francisco
For leading the business community in support of groundbreaking local legislation that will significantly expand bicycling as an option for employees in San Francisco. We were proud to partner closely with BOMA San Francisco on the Employee Bicycle Access Bill, which was signed into law this year and ensures secure bicycle parking for San Francisco employees. Thanks to BOMA's support, San Francisco has the strongest bicycle access legislation in the country.

Lower 24th Street Merchants & Neighbors Association
For demonstrating the power of open streets to benefit not only the vibrant Mission District but all of San Francisco. By embracing Sunday Streets early and stepping up to be the first San Francisco neighborhood to host recurring events, the Lower 24th Street Merchants & Neighbors Association is a model of streets to serve as valuable public space, and benefit our families, local businesses and our city, overall.

Our annual soiree and major fundraiser is an evening of inspiration. Come raise a glass with us to honor the people and groups responsible for making our city a more bikeable and enjoyable place to work, live and play. Buy your tickets today!

Your Role in Improving 2nd Street Begins Tomorrow

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:57:00 -0700

Many South of Market streets need serious improvements to make biking and walking safer -- you can help make that happen by coming to a community meeting tomorrow May 2nd to plan for an improved 2nd Street from Market Street to King Street. If you want to see things like more seating, safer crosswalks and protected bikeways, the SF Bicycle Coalition strongly encourages you to come to this first community meeting to learn about the process and meet your neighbors. The city will begin repaving of 2nd Street in 2013 and your input now will ensure it gets put back better than before. See sfbike.org/2ndStreet for more information and RSVP online today to save you time at the door. See you tomorrow!

Last Chance! Invite Your Friends, Win prizes

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:56:00 -0700

Friday, May 4 is the last day to win prizes just for inviting your friends to join the SF Bicycle Coalition! Get your friends to join and you could win a Salsa Casseroll bike, courtesy of Roaring Mouse Bicycles, and other great prizes. And, we've sweetened the pot so that your friends get $5 off their membership just by following your lead!

To get started, simply go to sfbike.org/get-a-member, where you can get your unique referral URL to post on Facebook, Twitter, or even your blog (we've even gotten you started with a pre-written email to make it easier to recruit your friends)!

When a friend becomes a San Francisco Bicycle Coalition member using your referral URL, you'll get a shout out on Facebook or Twitter, a free bike bell and Chinook Book mobile discount pack, and you'll be entered in a raffle for one of five prize packages that include a light set, U-lock, pump and WTB saddle. The person who recruits the most members will ride away on this Salsa Casseroll bike!

So what are you waiting for? Start winning at sfbike.org/get-a-member.

Supervisor Olague Fully Supports Oak and Fell Improvements

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:55:00 -0700

The SF Bicycle Bicycle Coalition is thrilled to announce that District 5 Supervisor Christina Olague has expressed her full support of the Oak and Fell Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety project -- and is urging the city to get the project in the ground this year! During the last year the SF Bicycle Coalition has spent significant resources rallying our members in support of this critical project, going door-to-door to ALL residents and businesses to solicit support and promote the community meetings, and ensuring our city leaders help prioritize this project. Supervisor Olague's support letter (you can read the full letter her) joins letters from managers and workers at businesses on Fell and Oak streets and hundreds of SF Bicycle Coalition members -- all submitted to Mayor Lee asking his leadership in getting this project approved and in the ground this year.

We're also pleased to announce that the separated bikeways, sidewalk bulbouts and added greenery will be going to Public Hearing on Friday May 18th. If you can come and speak up at City Hall Room 416 at 10am on May 18th, contact Neal. And if you haven't already, now is the perfect time to send in your support letter to the mayor.

Visit sfbike.org/fell for more background to learn more about how to get this project in the ground this year.

Four Months of Sunday Streets in the Mission Starts This Weekend

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:54:00 -0700

Starting this weekend Sunday Streets will be in the Mission the first Sunday of every month: May 6, June 3, July 1, and or August 5. Help ensure this expansion of Sunday Streets is a huge success when you volunteer. Volunteers who sign up for all four events will get priority assignments and an extra special thank you gift at the end of the season, in addition to all the regular perks of volunteering with Sunday Streets.

We are proud that the Sunday Streets Volunteer Program is managed by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. Sunday Streets is sponsored by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Livable City, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of Sunday Streets responsible for the day-to-day management of the program. Sign up at sundaystreetssf.com/volunteer.

Sunday Streets Volunteer Program is hiring: The SF Bicycle Coalition is actively seeking talented and motivated Volunteer Program Interns. See sfbike.org/jobs for more info.

Get the Next Generation Rolling, or Be a Bicycle Ambassador: Share your bike love at Sunday Streets: Spend some time at one of the hottest spots at Sunday Streets -- the SF Bicycle Coalition tent -- and talk to happy participants about why you're a member. Bicycle Ambassador shifts at Sunday Streets are 10:30am-1:45pm or 1:15-4:30pm, so you can volunteer and still have time to play in the street! Email Tessa to sign up as a Bicycle Ambassador. Want to help little ones learn to ride at Freedom from Training Wheels at Sunday Streets? It's fun, easy and rewarding! Email Grace to volunteer or find out more about volunteering for Freedom from Training Wheels.

Selena Kyle is San Francisco's Bike Commuter of the Year

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:53:00 -0700

Congratulations to SF Bicycle Coalition member Selena Kyle who was chosen as San Francisco's 2012 Bicycle Commuter of the Year! Each year, in honor of Bike to Work Day, Thursday, May 10, friends and coworkers nominate an inspiring person for the title of San Francisco County's Bike Commuter of the Year.

As a lawyer at a nonprofit environmental firm, Selena often has to carry boxes of paperwork for her job, but that never stops her. Selena commutes every day to work regardless of weather, inspiring others by being a safe, courteous rider. Selena is a true bicycle ambassador!

Thanks, Selena, for inspiring us all to take more trips by bicycle. Selena will be recognized as San Francisco's Bicycle Commuter of the Year at the SF Bicycle Coalition's Bike from Work Party, Thursday, May 10, 6-9pm at Public Works, 161 Erie St (near Mission and 14th streets).

Discount Partner News

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:52:00 -0700

New Partners: We're pleased to announce two new Discount Partners, Farm: Table and The New Wheel now offering all card-carrying SF Bicycle Coalition members a special discount when you present your current SF Bicycle Coalition membership card. Ride over to check out these bike-friendly businesses and receive 10% off your meal at Farm: Table and 10% off parts and accessories at The New Wheel. We also bid farewell to Frog Hollow Farms and thank them for their partnership as a Discount Partner in 2011. See the full list of Discount Partners and reap the rewards of member perks at more than 60 businesses.

Support Locally Produced Products: Snag a limited-edition Timbuk2 messenger bag made from recycled Bike to Work Day banners. These custom-made messenger bags are breathing a second life into retired Bike to Work Day banners, and cost only $100 each. Plus, 50% of the proceeds benefit the SF Bicycle Coalition! Get yours while supplies last on www.timbuk2.com or stop by the Timbuk2 retail store on Hayes @ Octavia.

SFCTA Seeking Members for Advisory Committee

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:51:00 -0700

The San Francisco County Transportation Authority decides which projects get funded, and are a key factor in helping important projects, like the Fell and Oak Bike and Pedestrian Improvements, get the funding they need to happen quickly. And, now it's your turn to help make sure this committee values bicycling, walking, and better streets -- they are seeking applicants for the Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee. The SF Bicycle Coalition is encouraging any and all San Franciscans who care about better bicycling to apply for this important role, so if you've had a passion for helping make San Francisco the bicycling capital of the nation, consider applying for this important advisory body today!

Video: SF: Reclaiming Streets With Innovative Solutions

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:50:00 -0700

Last week, Streetsblog released a new video that highlights all of the great and recent changes on San Francisco streets--from expansive Sunday Streets routes to the extensive parklet network to the dramatic 71% increase in number of people biking in the last five years. If you need a reminder of why San Francisco is such a great place to live, this is your video. And even if you don't need that reminder, it's still a great summary of all the amazing changes in SF. Thanks to you, our members, for helping make these changes possible.

Upcoming Events

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:49:00 -0700

Check out our online calendar of events. To add your bike event to our calendar, simply email the details to us.

Tuesday, May 1st

SF Bicycle Coalition Phone Bank
5pm-8pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

Wednesday, May 2nd

Bike to Work Day Bag Stuffing Party
4:30-8:30pm | Sports Basement, 1590 Bryant St (at 16th) in the Garage

Be a part of the magic behind Bike to Work Day and the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition's biggest Volunteer Night of the year at our annual Bike to Work Day Bag Stuffing Party! We will stuff 6,000 reusable canvas shopping totes full of goodies. Enjoy good company, snacks and dinner on us. Please note: this event is not at the SF Bicycle Coalition office. Indoor bike parking provided. Take the elevator down to the Garage, and dress warmly because we're in the garage. Questions? Email Tessa.

2nd Street Improvement Project Community Meeting *
6-8pm | CBS Interactive, 235 2nd Street, 1st Floor

If you live, work, or travel on 2nd Street from Market Street to King Street, you won't want to miss this first of three community meetings. The city is looking to make biking and walking safer on 2nd Street and make it a more attractive place to spend time in. If you want to see things like more seating, safer crosswalks, and protected bikeways, the SF Bicycle Coalition strongly encourages you to come to this first community meeting to learn about the process and meet your neighbors. RSVP at http://secondstreetproject.eventbrite.com and see sfbike.org/2ndstreet for more information.

Saturday, May 5th

SF Bicycle Coalition Connecting the City Ride: The America's Cup
10am-12pm | meet at Pier 14, Embarcadero at Mission

America's Cup 34 races are coming to San Francisco Bay this summer and next, together with hundreds of thousands of visitors and spectators. Bicycle transportation will be a key element in the success of the AC34 events, and the Bay Trail Bikeway will be the backbone of bicycle access for all. Come ride the Bay Trail and learn what is planned to lift this key Connecting the City route to a top-notch biking experience for everyone, and how you can help the SF Bicycle Coalition get it done.

This is the "South" ride, from the Ferry Building to Heron's Head Park; see April 14 and May 26 for the "North" ride. SF Bicycle Coalition recreational rides are free for SFBC members (a $5 donation from non-members is appreciated); rain cancels rides.

Shaping SF Bicycle Tour: Ecological History-North *
12-4pm | CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission (at 9th Street)

SF Bicycle Coalition Bicycle Ambassador Training
1-2pm | Sports Basement, 1590 Bryant Street

Interested in volunteering on Bike to Work Day or other events like races, festivals, and SF Bicycle Coalition Service Stations? Then this training is a must! Learn ways to engage people, how to sign up new members, and more! Contact Tessa to RSVP.

Sunday, May 6th

Sunday Streets: Mission
11am-4pm | Mission

Come play in the streets! Sunday Streets provides recreational street space for everyone in neighborhoods across San Francisco. Get involved and sign up to volunteer for Sunday Streets at sundaystreetssf.com/volunteer. The Sunday Streets Volunteer Program is managed by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. Sunday Streets is sponsored by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Livable City, the non-profit fiscal sponsor of Sunday Streets responsible for the day-to-day management of the program. For route maps and to volunteer go to sundaystreetssf.com. Or, join the SF Bicycle Coalition under the orange tent at Sunday Streets and talk to people about our work! If you are a trained Bicycle Ambassador, email Tessa to volunteer.

Freedom from Training Wheels
11am - 3pm | Sunday Streets: Mission

Join the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition for our popular Freedom from Training Wheels workshops. Our group effort to get kids riding without training wheels will be a part of this and every Sunday Streets. Bring bike (if you have it) and helmet. We'll take care of the rest. Questions? See sfbike.org/freedom.

Thursday, May 10th

Bike to Work Day
All Day, Citywide

(Events not sponsored by the SF Bicycle Coalition are marked with an *)

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
833 Market Street, 10th floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

Contact SF Bicycle Coalition staff

Biker Bulletin News

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Let Your Bike Love Shine on Bike to Work Day
Invite Your Friends to Become a San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Member and Win This Bike
Improving 2nd Street Begins With You
Four Months of Sunday Streets on First Sundays in the Mission!
Rainbow Grocery is Our New Volunteer Night Snack Sponsor
Three Great Rec Rides Coming Up
Video: Bay Area Bike to Work Day
Upcoming Events

Did you miss San Francisco Bike to School Day? No worries, May 9 is National Bike to School Day. See www.sfbiketoschoolday.org for more info on the event and how to get a Bike to School Day bag.

Let Your Bike Love Shine on Bike to Work Day

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:59:00 -0700

Here are eight ways you can spread your bike love far and wide in time for the biggest and best bicycling day in San Francisco, Bike to Work Day! Bike to Work Day is the perfect day to encourage your friends, family and coworkers to try out a bike commute. We will be hosting 27 Energizer Stations across San Francisco on Bike to Work Day with trained volunteers ready to cheer on people bicycling, giving away reusable totes stuffed with goodies -- what a great introduction to such a fun and convenient commute! See a map of Energizer Station locations, commuter convoys and more at sfbike.org/btwd.

Dress-up Your Commute for Bike to Work Day: Are you thinking, "Every day is Bike to Work Day"? Daily bike commuters like you can make Bike to Work Day, Thursday, May 10, special with the Dress-Up Challenge! We know that people who are trying bicycling for the first time are looking to you as a seasoned expert and we want them to know they can get to work on a bicycle and look great doing it! When someone asks you why you are all dressed up on Thursday, May 10, tell them you are celebrating Bike to Work Day! And when you share your best bicycling outfits on Facebook, you'll be entered to win fun bike fashion prizes! Help show that every day can be a bike to work day, and you can always look your best--no Superman costume changes necessary. Get started at sfbike.org/dressup.

Volunteer at your Favorite Energizer Station: Bike to Work Day is a few weeks away but you still have time to volunteer for your favorite spot! Thursday, May 10, is the day you can help energize commuters at one of our 27 neighborhood Energizer Stations, or volunteer to park bikes or sell raffle tickets at our evening Bike From Work Party. Volunteer shifts are open throughout the day, so sign up today (and recruit your friends to volunteer with you!) at sfbike.org/vol_sign_up_btwd.

Be a Bike Buddy: Our friends and fans have been providing tips and tricks for bicycle commuting at facebook.com/sfbike and twitter.com/sfbike (#BikeBuddy) and you can too! Share your favorite tips by tagging them with #BikeBuddy and pass these helpful hints on to your friends in time for Bike to Work Day, May 10.

Request an Employer Toolkit: Get your free Bike to Work Day Employer Toolkit for your workplace, complete with an official event poster, employer resources and more at sfbike.org/employertoolkit.

Win prizes in the Team Bike Challenge: Register a team of your friends or coworkers and compete with other Bay Area commuters to win great prizes for bike commuting in May. Go to youcanbikethere.com/tbc-signup for more info.

Stuff 6,000 Bike to Work Day Bags: Be a part of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition's biggest Volunteer Night of the year at our annual Bike to Work Day Bag Stuffing Party on Wednesday, May 2, 4:30-8:30pm at the Sports Basement on Bryant. Enjoy snacks and dinner on us, and be a part of the success of Bike to Work Day. Please note: this event is not at the SF Bicycle Coalition office. Strong arms or no gym membership? Help us load and unload the bags to and from the office that afternoon or after the party! Email Tessa to be a party loader or unloader (at 2pm or 9pm).
Wed., May. 2 | 4:30-8:30pm | Sports Basement, 1590 Bryant St (at 16th) in the Garage

Take a quick Bike to Work Day Survey! As part of its work to support the goals of Bike to Work Day, the SFMTA is conducting an online survey to better understand bike commuting. Please share this link with your coworkers and friends (whether they bike regularly or not -- they want to learn what barriers exist to biking, what kinds of things will help people bike more, etc.). The survey takes 2-3 minutes to complete and will be open through Thursday April 27. Speak up today!

Ride With your Elected Officials to City Hall: Want to help bring your District Supervisor and other VIPs to City Hall by bike? Join a Commuter Convoy from your home district to City Hall on the morning of May 10th and share with city leaders why safer streets matter to your neighborhood. See the list of Commuter Convoy starting points here (complete with VIPS that have confirmed so far) and email Marcus so we know we know you'll be joining.

Invite Your Friends to Become a San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Member and Win This Bike

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:58:00 -0700

Imagine what would be possible if there were more members like you...how many more miles of bikeways would you be riding on by next year?

We want to make it worth your while to invite your friends to join you as a San Francisco Bicycle Coalition member! Get your friends to join and you could win a Salsa Casseroll bike, courtesy of Roaring Mouse Bicycles, and other great prizes. And, we've sweetened the pot so that your friends get $5 off their membership just by following your lead!

To get started, simply go to sfbike.org/get-a-member, where you can get your unique referral URL to post on Facebook, Twitter, or even your blog (we've even gotten you started with a pre-written email to make it easier to recruit your friends)!

When a friend becomes a San Francisco Bicycle Coalition member using your referral URL, you'll get a shout out on Facebook or Twitter, a free bike bell (while supplies last) and Chinook Book mobile discount pack, and you'll be entered in a raffle for one of five prize packages that include a light set, U-lock, pump and WTB saddle. The person who recruits the most members will ride away on this Salsa Casseroll bike!

So what are you waiting for? Start winning at sfbike.org/get-a-member.

Improving 2nd Street Begins With You

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:57:00 -0700

After years of delay, the City is on track to make 2nd Street from Market Street to King Street a safer place to bike and walk and a more enjoyable place to shop and spend time on. If you live, work or travel on the stretch of 2nd Street, you won't want to miss this first of three community meetings:

What: 2nd Street Improvement Project Community Meeting
When: Wednesday, May 2, 6pm - 8pm
Where: CBS Interactive, 235 2nd Street, 1st Floor

If you want to see things like more seating, safer crosswalks, and protected bikeways, the SF Bicycle Coalition strongly encourages you to come to this first community meeting to learn about the process, help direct the project goals, and share ideas with your neighbors. See sfbike.org/2ndstreet for more information and background.

Four Months of Sunday Streets on First Sundays in the Mission!

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:56:00 -0700

Starting next weekend, Sunday Streets will be in the Mission the first Sunday of every month: May 6, June 3, July 1, and or August 5. Help ensure this expansion of Sunday Streets is a huge success when you volunteer. Volunteers who sign up for all four events will get priority assignments and an extra special thank you gift at the end of the season, in addition to all the regular perks of volunteering with Sunday Streets.

We are proud that the Sunday Streets Volunteer Program is managed by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. Sunday Streets is sponsored by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Livable City, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of Sunday Streets responsible for the day-to-day management of the program. Sign up at sundaystreetssf.com/volunteer.

Spread the love by helping us reach out to Sunday Streets neighbors: Help us get the word out to residents, businesses, and organizations about upcoming Sunday Streets in their neighborhood. This is a great opportunity to support Sunday Streets and still have all day Sunday to enjoy the event. Upcoming outreach opportunities include shifts April 27-29. Sign up at sundaystreetssf.com/volunteer or email sundaystreets@sfbike.org.

Sunday Streets Volunteer Program is hiring: The SF Bicycle Coalition is actively seeking talented and motivated Volunteer Program Interns. See sfbike.org/jobs for more info.

Get the Next Generation Rolling, or Be a Bicycle Ambassador: Share your bike love at Sunday Streets: Spend some time at one of the hottest spots at Sunday Streets - the SF Bicycle Coalition tent - and talk to happy participants about why you're a member. Bicycle Ambassador shifts at Sunday Streets are 10:30am-1:45pm or 1:15-4:30pm, so you can volunteer and still have time to play in the street! Email Tessa to sign up as a Bicycle Ambassador. Want to help little ones learn to ride at Freedom from Training Wheels at Sunday Streets? It's fun, easy and rewarding! Email Grace to volunteer or find out more about volunteering for Freedom from Training Wheels.

Rainbow Grocery is Our New Volunteer Night Snack Sponsor

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:55:00 -0700

We'd like to send out a warm welcome to Rainbow Grocery, who will be joining us as this year's Volunteer Night Snack Sponsor and providing delicious munchies and treats for our bi-monthly Volunteer Night. Last year, volunteers gave over 16,000 hours, and Volunteer Night is an important part of our member correspondence, outreach, and advocacy work. Many thanks to Rainbow for their support and keeping our volunteers energized and excited!

Join us for Volunteer Night tomorrow, Wednesday, April 25, 5-8pm (drop-ins welcome), snack on tasty treats and chat with fellow members as we stuff a mailer and build our membership to strengthen our voice for safer and more comfortable streets for bicycling! 833 Market St, Fl 10. Dinner provided. Bike parking inside, bring your bike up with you!

Three Great Rec Rides Coming Up

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:54:00 -0700

It's springtime, and there's no better way to spend a sunny San Francisco weekend than pedaling around on your bike. We've got a lot of great recreation rides on our calendar. As always, rec rides are free for San Francisco Bicycle Coalition members, so join us for any or all!

Queens Day Bike Ride:
Sat., Apr. 28 | 9:30am | My Dutch Bike, 575 Market St (near Second St)
Celebrate a great Dutch holiday by wearing orange and joining this free group bike ride from downtown to the west end of Golden Gate Park where a big Queen's Day party will be underway all day long. Arrive early for some coffee and stroopwafels, and be ready for a lovely group ride (no hills, about 7 miles) across the city to Golden Gate Park and the Murphy windmill for the official re-opening of this city landmark. At the windmill, there will be a bicycle decorating party at 1:00 PM and a children's ride for the little ones, beginning at 2:00 -- all ages and skill levels welcome! The Queen's Day 2012 Bike Ride is co-sponsored by the Consulate General of the Netherlands and the SF Bicycle Coalition. RSVP and questions to: queensday@sfdutch.com.

SF Bicycle Coalition Rec Ride: South of Cesar Ride
Sun., Apr. 29 | 11am | Meet @ corner of 24th St and Valencia
This ride will explore a big slice of the city that you've probably never seen before, south of the Mission District and Bernal Heights. The ride will introduce you to diverse the neighborhoods, cultures, parks and vistas hidden away in San Francisco's little known southern side and climb a few hills along the way.

Connecting the City Ride: The America's Cup
Sat., May. 5 | 10am-12pm | meet at Pier 14, Embarcadero at Mission
America's Cup 34 races are coming to San Francisco Bay this summer and next, together with hundreds of thousands of visitors and spectators. Bicycle transportation will be a key element in the success of the AC34 events, and the Bay Trail Bikeway will be the backbone of bicycle access for all. Come ride the Bay Trail and learn what is planned to lift this key Connecting the City route to a top-notch biking experience for everyone, and how you can help the SF Bicycle Coalition get it done.

Video: Bay Area Bike to Work Day

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:53:00 -0700

Bike to Work Day is just around the corner, May 10. In preparation for the big day, our friends at the Bay Area Bicycle Coalition put together this great pedal-centric music video to get everyone excited about Bike to Work Day. Thanks for all the local filmmakers, musicians, and riders who made this video!

Get in the mood for Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 10!

Upcoming Events

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:52:00 -0700

Check out our online calendar of events. To add your bike event to our calendar, simply email the details to us.

Tuesday, April 24th

SF Bicycle Coalition Bicycle Ambassador Training
6:30-7:30pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

Wednesday, April 25th

SF Bicycle Coalition Volunteer Night
5-8pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

This twice-monthly SF Bicycle Coalition tradition has been happening for as long as we can remember and newcomers are always welcome. So stop by, snack on tasty treats, chat with fellow members, 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 to the office! Questions? Email tessa@sfbike.org or just show up. Special thanks to Rainbow Grocery for generously providing snacks for our volunteers http://www.rainbow.coop

Thursday, April 26th

SF Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting *
6:30pm | City Hall Room 408 (Polk and Grove Streets)

Come and speak up 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 see schedules and agendas, and contact BAC chair Bert Hill (sfbac7bert@aol.com) to ask to have an issue on the agenda or to request notice of meetings.

Saturday, April 28th

Ridge to Bridge Ride *

The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council's annual Ridge to Bridge ride and fundraiser is a fun way to enjoy extraordinary views of the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge at your own pace. Enjoy 25 or 40 miles rides: Details and Registration.

Queen's Day Bike Ride - Market to Mill
9:30am | My Dutch Bike, 575 Market St (near Second St)

Celebrate a great Dutch holiday by wearing orange and joining this free group bike ride from downtown to the west end of Golden Gate Park where a big Queen's Day party will be underway all day long. Bring your own bike, arrive early for some coffee and stroopwafels, and be ready for a lovely group ride (no hills, about 7 miles) across the city to Golden Gate Park and the Murphy windmill for the official re-opening of this city landmark. The ride is free to all and appropriate for ages 12 and up. At the windmill, there will be a bicycle decorating party at 1:00 PM and a children's ride for the little ones, beginning at 2:00 -- all ages and skill levels welcome! The Queen's Day 2012 Bike Ride is co-sponsored by the Consulate General of the Netherlands and the SF Bicycle Coalition. The Queen's Day 2012 Bike Ride is co-sponsored by the Consulate General of the Netherlands and the SF Bicycle Coalition. RSVP and questions to: queensday@sfdutch.com

Sunday, April 29th

SF Bicycle Coalition Rec Ride: South of Cesar Ride
11am | Meet @ corner of 24th St and Valencia

This ride will explore a big slice of the city that you've probably never seen before, south of the Mission District and Bernal Heights. The ride will introduce you to diverse the neighborhoods, cultures, parks and vistas hidden away in San Francisco's little known southern side and climb a few hills along the way.

SF Bicycle Coalition recreational rides are free for SF Bicycle Coalition members (a $5 donation from non-members is appreciated); rain cancels rides.

Shaping SF Bicycle Tour: Labor History *
12-4pm | CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission (at 9th Street)

Monday, April 30th

SF Bicycle Coalition Bicycle Ambassador Training
6:30-7:30pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

Tuesday, May 1st

SF Bicycle Coalition Phone Bank
5pm-8pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

(Events not sponsored by the SF Bicycle Coalition are marked with an *)

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Biker Bulletin News

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Check Out Our Family Biking Guide
Be a Bike Buddy for Bike to Work Day
Sunday Streets Expands in the Mission
Bike to School Day an All-Weather Success
Recruit Your Friends and Win a Hot New Bike!
Get Tips and Tricks for a Mega-Commute with SF2G
At Last, Another Biking Link on Cesar Chavez Street
Golden Gate Bridge Path Work Taking a Little Longer
Participate in the Transportation Choices Summit
Join Us for a Bike Tour of SF's Parklets
Stick With Us: Keep Your Membership Rolling
Video: Sunday Streets - Mission District
Upcoming Events

Looking for a fun group ride? Check out our long list of rec rides this month at sfbike.org/chain

Check Out Our Family Biking Guide

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:59:00 -0700

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Family Biking Guide, a comprehensive manual for all stages of family biking -- from biking while pregnant to biking your child to school. For too long there has been little to no concrete information about family biking, and so we created this guide to help answer the myriad of questions about family biking, and to invite even more families to discover the joys of biking together.

Thanks to all the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition staff, members and pediatricians who helped created this guide. Download the free Family Biking Guide at sfbike.org/family_guide. And share it with other pedal-loving parents!

Be a Bike Buddy for Bike to Work Day, May 10

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:58:00 -0700

Wouldn't it be awesome if the people who asked you about your bike commute would try it? We have been asking our friends and fans (and YOU too!) to provide tips and tricks for getting started bicycling commuting at facebook.com/sfbike and twitter.com/sfbike (#BikeBuddy) so that you can share these tips with friends and coworkers, and they can give bike commuting a try this year on Bike to Work Day, May 10. All you have to do is pass it on!

Pedal and Win: Every one's a winner on Bike to Work Day! Here are three ways you can pedal and win:

Enter to win awesome Bike to Work Day prizes, by registering at youcanbikethere.com/2012-prizes
Take part in the Team Bike Challenge: Grab your friends, register your team and compete with other Bay Area folks to win great prizes for bike commuting in May. Go to youcanbikethere.com/tbc for more info
Nominate a Bike Commuter of the Year: Is there a bicycle commuter who inspires you? Here is your chance to recognize them! The Bike Commuter of the Year Award honors a resident from each Bay Area county who makes every day a "Bike to Work Day". Nominate someone you admire by April 23 at youcanbikethere.com/bcoy.

Request an Employer Toolkit: Get you free Bike to Work Day Employer Toolkit for you workplace, complete with an official event poster, employer resources and more at sfbike.org/employertoolkit.

Cheer on Riders on Bike to Work Day: Where will you be on Bike to Work Day? How about one of 27 Energizer Stations, handing out the free reusable Bike to Work bags and energizing riders with snacks and coffee? You'll be the most popular person in your neighborhood! Volunteer shifts are open throughout the day, so sign up today (and recruit your friends to volunteer with you!) at sfbike.org/vol_sign_up_btwd.

Help Stuff 6,000 Bike to Work Day Bags: Be a part of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition's biggest Volunteer Night of the year at our annual Bike to Work Day Bag Stuffing Party on Wednesday, May 2, 4:30-8:30pm at the Sports Basement on Bryant. Enjoy snacks and dinner on us, and be a part of the success of Bike to Work Day. Please note: this event is not at the SF Bicycle Coalition office.
Wed., May. 2 | 4:30-8:30pm | Sports Basement, 1590 Bryant St (at 16th) in the Garage

Ride With your Elected Officials to City Hall: Want to help bring your District Supervisor and other VIPs to City Hall by bike? Join a Commuter Convoy from your home district to City Hall on the morning of May 10th and share with city leaders why safer streets matter to your neighborhood. See the list of Commuter Convoy starting points here (complete with VIPS that have confirmed so far) and email marcus@sfbike.org so we know we know you'll be joining.

Sunday Streets Expands in the Mission

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:57:00 -0700

Sunday Streets rolled through Golden Gate Park and along Ocean Beach this past Sunday and huge numbers of people came out and enjoyed miles and miles of open streets. Thanks to the 100+ volunteers who helped make it possible. We are proud that the Sunday Streets Volunteer Program is managed by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. Sunday Streets is sponsored by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Livable City, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of Sunday Streets responsible for the day-to-day management of the program. Does the euphoria after each Sunday Streets leave you craving for more? Don't fret, the 2012 Sunday Streets season is just getting started and the best is yet to come.

Sunday Streets First Sundays in the Mission - Be a Rockstar Volunteer
Starting next month, Sunday Streets will be in the Mission the first Sunday of every month May 6, June 3, July 1, and or August 5, and you can now sign up for all four events at once! Volunteers who sign up for all four events will get priority assignments and an extra special thank you gift at the end of the season, in addition to all the regular perks of volunteering with Sunday Streets. Sign up at sundaystreetssf.com.

Neighborhood Outreach - Spread the Love
Outreach volunteers help us inform neighborhood residents, businesses, and organizations about upcoming Sunday Streets events. This is a great opportunity to support Sunday Streets and still have all day Sunday to enjoy the event. Upcoming outreach opportunities include shifts on April 17-19 and 27-29. Sign up at sundaystreetssf.com or email bob.sundaystreets@gmail.com.

Sunday Streets Volunteer Program is hiring
The SF Bicycle Coalition is actively seeking talented and motivated Volunteer Program Interns. See sfbike.org/jobs for more info.

Bike to School Day an All-Weather Success

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:56:00 -0700

Last Thursday families from across the city formed Bike Trains and pedaled with other families to school between raindrops and bursts of sunshine for the 4th Annual San Francisco Bike to School Day. Despite some rainy weather, the event was a huge success, with nearly forty schools participating!

If you were able to participate this year, please send us your photos and share your stories about the event. This year families can be entered to win cool prizes through sharing their stories. If your school was out of session during our event last week, there is still time to set up an event for the first ever National Bike to School Day on Thursday, May 9th 2012. Go to www.sfbiketoschoolday.org to see photos from the event, request rider bags for May 9th or to share your Bike to School Day story and enter our raffle.

Recruit Your Friends and Win a Hot New Bike!

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:55:00 -0700

We're making it worth your while to tell your friends about our work and the excellent benefits of SF Bicycle Coalition membership. For two weeks (beginning this Thursday, April 19th) when you recruit your friends to join the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, you could win a Salsa Casseroll bike, courtesy of Roaring Mouse Bicycles, and other great prizes. And, your friends get $5 off their membership just by following your lead! Stay tuned for an email Thursday with all the details about how to get started. You must be a current member for your chance to win. Has your membership lapsed? Take a second to renew it now at sfbike.org/join_renew.

Get Tips and Tricks for a Mega-Commute with SF2G

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:54:00 -0700

Dreamed of bicycling your 10+ mile daily commute but not sure how to get started? Meet the loosely organized and tightly knit SF2G, who commute from San Francisco to Mountain View and all parts in-between. The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is proud to be hosting an SF2G Meet & Greet at 21st Amendment on Monday, April 23, 6-8pm, so that you can get tips and tricks for mega-bicycle commuting in time to enjoy SF2G's No Rider Left Behind morning commutes Friday, May 4 and on Bike to Work Day, Thursday, May 10. Complimentary bicycle parking will be provided by the SF Bicycle Coalition. Space is limited! RSVP at sfbike.org/mingle.

At Last, Another Biking Link on Cesar Chavez Street

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:53:00 -0700

Thanks to Cesar Chavez businesses, CC Puede, Veritable Vegetable, SF2G riders, and many community members on both sides of Cesar Chavez all parking and traffic changes to add separated bikeways between Highway 101 and Interstate 280 have all been approved. Thanks to many of SF Bicycle Coalition members for sending support letters for this project along the way. The project is going in the ground right now.

Since hearing about the delay in the Cesar Chavez East bike lanes in the summer of 2011, the SF Bicycle Coalition has been working tirelessly to bring community support for this essential biking connection. You can make another impact by sending a letter to city leaders that helped make this happen. Has getting to work, school, or out to dinner been easier and safer since these separated bikeways went in? Send an email to SFMTA Director Ed Reiskin and Supervisor Malia Cohen today to voice your support for the Cesar Chavez East Separated Bike lanes. Your voice will help show the huge demand for better biking in San Francisco and help bring more projects like it. Visit our Cesar Chavez page for pictures of the new bikeway and sample letter.

Golden Gate Bridge Path Work Taking a Little Longer

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:52:00 -0700

The west sidewalk of the Golden Gate Bridge has been closed for the past couple of months to create a better, smoother new pathway approach. The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and National Park Service, leading the trail project, say that inclement weather and soil conditions have pushed the completion date back a bit, but assure us that trail work will be done and the west sidewalk will be re-opened by Bike to Work Day (May 10). Meanwhile bicycle traffic continues to roll on the bridge's east sidewalk around the clock, sharing the narrow right-of-way with pedestrians -- please be extra alert and courteous as you make your way across. For more information on the project, see our Golden Gate Bridge page.

Participate in the Transportation Choices Summit

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:51:00 -0700

Californians need real transportation choices: safe, abundant and affordable options for walking, biking and transit -- our economy, environment and quality of life depend on it! Diverse organizations and advocates across this state are speaking out locally for transportation choices. Join TransForm and local and statewide partners for two days of organizing, learning, and advocacy in Sacramento, May 1 & 2, at the Transportation Choices Summit. Participants will learn, develop common strategies, and help send a powerful message: California must support real transportation choices that are sustainable and equitable. Reduced or free registration is available for community advocates, learn more and sign up for this great event today.

Join Us for a Bike Tour of SF's Parklets

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:50:00 -0700

After almost three incredible years working with business, neighborhood, and city leaders to transform our streets into great public places, our San Francisco Great Streets Project is set to wrap up at the end of May. Before we go, we're taking a look back at some of the most exciting changes we've been proud to support. Join us in celebrating the success of parklets and thanking the partners who made them possible on this bicycle tour of parklets around the city. The tour will stop at a handful of parklets to get the behind the scenes story from parklet hosts and designers about how they transformed 100 square feet of roadspace into a welcoming new public space. Expect a two to three hour ride, longer if we're having fun and the weather is nice. Email liza@sfgreatstreets.org to let us know you will be joining the ride!

SF Bicycle Coalition members enjoy the perks of a rich assortment of fun group bike rides that are led year-round by other SF Bicycle Coalition members. Rec Rides are a great way to meet new pedal buddies and see your city in a new light.

SF Great Streets Project Parklet Tour
Sat., April 21, 1-3pm -- meet in front of Four Barrel Coffee, 375 Valencia
SF Bicycle Coalition recreational rides are free for SF Bicycle Coalition members (a $5 donation from non-members is appreciated); rain cancels rides. Bring a lock for your bicycle.

Stick With Us: Keep Your Membership Rolling

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:49:00 -0700

Did you know you can automatically renew your SF Bicycle Coalition membership each year? Join our Monthly Giving Program at $10 or more a month and your yearly membership will renew itself! Your monthly support allows us to focus even more of our energy and resources on making your streets safer. You get a new membership card every year and have the option to cancel or change your payments at any time. Update your membership online anytime and choose the monthly sustainer option. Contact Tessa if you have questions about setting up your monthly gift.

Video: Sunday Streets - Mission District

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:48:00 -0700

Get ready! Sunday Streets will be in the Mission every first Sunday for four months! Check out this video from a previous Mission Sunday Streets full of fun, skates, bikes, and shopping locally. We're looking forward to what this expanded season brings!

Upcoming Events

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:47:00 -0700

Check out our online calendar of events. To add your bike event to our calendar, simply email the details to us.

Tuesday, April 17th

SF Bicycle Coalition Phone Bank
5pm-8pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

Secret Service Station: Market and Octavia
5-7pm | Market & Octavia

Shhhh! SF Bicycle Coalition Bicycle Ambassadors will be distributing a key safety freebie (to those who need them) on this important and busy bicycle route.

Are you a trained Bicycle Ambassador and want to volunteer to make your fellow riders safer? Email tessa@sfbike.org to volunteer!

Wednesday, April 18th

Thinkwalks Golden Gate Park Outside Lands Bike Cruise *
10:30am-1:30pm | Meet at McKinley monument across from the DMV, Fell St & Baker St

Ride from site to site, within Golden Gate Park, in a freeform discussion of history, culture and urban expansion. Bring your bike; $10-40

Bike to School Day Ice Cream and Volunteer Appreciation Party
5:30am-8:30pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

We scream for ice cream and Bike to School Day organizers and volunteers. Come celebrate your role in making Bike to School Day 2012 a success. Come to our Ice Cream Party and share your stories, see pictures and celebrate. Dairy Free options and snacks will be provided. Bring your children (and their toys) RSVP to terin@sfbike.org so we can count you in!

Thursday, April 19th

How to Bike Anywhere Workshop
6:30-7:30pm | Sports Basement, 1590 Bryant Street

Just in time for Bike to Work Day, the SF Bicycle Coalition will show you the best way to get around town quickly and safely by bike and how to fix a flat tire - the best bike maintenance skill to have.

Saturday, April 21st

SF Bicycle Coalition Rec Ride: Parklet Tour
(Note start time & location change from the Tube Times.)1-3pm | Meet at Four Barrel Coffee, 375 Valencia St (at 15th)

San Francisco now sports over 20 parklets, hosted by a variety of businesses - from cafes and pizza parlors to bike shops and art galleries. Join us on a leisurely ride to visit a handful of your favorite parklets (there's too many to visit all in one day). We'll stop longer at a few for refreshments and a chat with the parklet host. Expect a two to three hour ride, longer if we're having fun and the weather is nice. Email liza@sfgreatstreets.org to let us know you will be joining the ride!

SF Bicycle Coalition recreational rides are free for SF Bicycle Coalition members (a $5 donation from non-members is appreciated); rain cancels rides.

Monday, April 23rd

SF2G Meet & Mingle
6-8pm | 21st Amendment, 563 2nd Street

Do you live in San Francisco and commute down the Peninsula? Dreamed of bicycling your commute to the South Bay but not sure how to get started? Meet the loosely organized and tightly knit SF2G. SF2G is a group of cyclists in the Bay Area that commutes from San Francisco down the Peninsula to Mountain View and all parts in-between. Come to this SF2G Meet & Greet hosted by the SF Bicycle Coalition and get tips and tricks for mega-bicycle commuting in time to enjoy SF2G's No Rider Left Behind morning commutes Friday, May 4 and Bike to Work Day, Thursday, May 10. The enthusiastically helpful people of SF2G will make sure you get to work without getting lost, and newbies are always encouraged. Last year over 400 people joined SF2G for the commute on Bike to Work Day, and this year they are looking forward to riding with you! Complimentary bicycle parking will be provided by the SF Bicycle Coalition. Space is limited! RSVP at sfbike.org/mingle.

Tuesday, April 24th

SF Bicycle Coalition Bicycle Ambassador Training
6:30-7:30pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

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