Wheel Talk: Earth Day Origins

Wheel Talk is the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition’s virtual discussion group and a spin off of the Wheel Talk for Wheel People monthly advice column. Join us on April 22, 2020, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, to discuss the Time interview of Denis Hayes, the organizer of the first Earth Day in 1970. Be sure to read the article in advance. We’ll meet over Zoom to break out into small groups and discuss. Advanced registration is required. By registering for this event, you…
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Canceled: Bike to Work Day Bicycle Ambassador Training

Flex your advocacy muscle and become a Bicycle Ambassador! Come to our training to get up to date on what’s going on with the SF Bicycle Coalition and learn how to sign up new members. This training will prepare you to volunteer at Bike to Work Day, as well as at races, festivals, Service Stations and other events. Please note that you must be a current member of the SF Bicycle Coalition to become a Bicycle Ambassador. RSVP NOTE: This training…
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Canceled: Valet Bicycle Parking at Presidio Picnic*

Bike over to the Presidio every Sunday to enjoy beautiful views, good company and a rotating lineup of 30+ international mobile food creators representing the best of San Francisco’s multicultural food scene curated by Off the Grid. We’ll be providing free valet bicycle parking every Sunday for Presidio Picnic.
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Canceled: Deliver Burritos by Bike with Burrito Project SF*
FREE

Deliver burritos by bicycle with Burrito Project SF. Burrito Project SF is a community-supported group that gets together to make and deliver burritos to the community in hunger or living on the street. They are 100% organized by volunteers and are passionate about bringing people together to make a difference. 100% of donations go towards purchasing ingredients and supplies to make and deliver food. Their events take place on the last Monday of every month unless otherwise posted. The volunteer sign up sheet is sent…
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SF Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting
FREE

The SF Bicycle Coalition is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The board is responsible for the organization’s financial health and achievement of its mission. SF Bicycle Coalition members are invited to attend all board meetings. No RSVP needed. View meeting agenda here.
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Life as a Bike Messenger

What is a day in the life of a bike messenger like? Hear from SF Bicycle Coalition board member Tyler Morris about his career as a bike messenger. Tyler has owned and operated Underdog Couriers since 2015. Over the years, Tyler has biked thousands of miles across San Francisco hauling every type of item you can imagine. They’ll be time at the end for a Q&A so be sure to bring your questions! Advance registration is required. If you’d like…
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How We’re Making SF Good for Kids*

Photo by Sergio Ruiz for SPUR The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition’s Deputy Director, Rahul Young, will be speaking at this webinar, hosted by SPUR. San Francisco has one of the smallest populations of school-age children in the country, even though it has many of the ingredients for family-friendly city life. Nearly everyone lives within 10 minutes of a park, elementary schools across the city have been reenergized and there’s art and culture galore. Join us for a set of rapid-fire…
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POSTPONED: Learn to Ride and Family Biking Fair in Chinatown 學習騎自行車活動在唐人街
Free

Photo Credit: Presidio YBike THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED; NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED. Safe Routes to School and SF Recreation and Parks present YBike Learn-to-Ride and SF Bicycle Coalition Freedom From Training Wheels. We introduce biking a fun, safe and structured way. Children practice bike handling and balance skills at their own pace. Our instructors help new riders and their parents work together based on each child’s ability. Children who have some biking ability will improve their skills by practicing turns, stops, and hand…
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Canceled: Adult Learn to Ride Class/Cancelado: Clase para adultos para aprender a montar en bicicleta
Free

This event has been canceled due to COVID-19. At this time we are still holding our Adult and Family Learn to Ride on 6/20, which you can register for here. Instruction will be offered in both English and Spanish/La instrucción se dará en inglés y en español. It’s never too late to learn to bicycle! Instructors will work one-on-one to assist participants in learning the basics of balancing, starting, stopping and steering a bike, as well as proper helmet fit and…
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Canceled: Valet Bicycle Parking at Presidio Picnic*

Bike over to the Presidio every Sunday to enjoy beautiful views, good company and a rotating lineup of 30+ international mobile food creators representing the best of San Francisco’s multicultural food scene curated by Off the Grid. We’ll be providing free valet bicycle parking every Sunday for Presidio Picnic.
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WEBINAR: Urban Biking Basics with JUMP Bikes
Free

Please register here. Come learn the basics of biking in San Francisco at the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition’s Urban Biking Basics Webinar. In partnership with JUMP, the SF Bicycle Coalition is offering a time to get to know biking in your city! Our experts at the SF Bicycle Coalition will answer your questions on the rules of the road, route planning, and how to use the JUMP system! This course is a great class for people who already know how…
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Canceled: Valet Bicycle Parking at Presidio Picnic*

Bike over to the Presidio every Sunday to enjoy beautiful views, good company and a rotating lineup of 30+ international mobile food creators representing the best of San Francisco’s multicultural food scene curated by Off the Grid. We’ll be providing free valet bicycle parking every Sunday for Presidio Picnic.
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Strawberry Fields Forever FUNdraiser Bike Ride*

31st annual ride It will be tons of fun this year again with outrageously scenic cycling for aworthwhile cause. Each route (30/61/100 miles) includes rest stops with food, fruit, and beverages every 20-30 miles. Lunch will be provided on the 100-km and 100-mile rides. SAG support is available for equipment and physical breakdowns. We all gather for a hot meal to greet you at the end of the ride. The signature strawberries dipped in chocolate ganache served with fresh…
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On-Bike Practice for Beginning Adult Cyclists
Free

This class is intended for those who have taken our Adult Learn to Ride class and would like more guided instruction before hitting the streets by themselves. We will start by practicing beginner skills including confidently starting and stopping, and scanning and signaling to communicate next moves. After practicing those skills in a car-free space, participants will go on a guided, on-road ride to practice what they have learned. A bicycle and helmet are required for this class. There are…
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Deliver Burritos by Bike with Burrito Project SF*
FREE

Deliver burritos by bicycle with Burrito Project SF. Burrito Project SF is a community-supported group that gets together to make and deliver burritos to the community in hunger or living on the street. They are 100% organized by volunteers and are passionate about bringing people together to make a difference. 100% of donations go towards purchasing ingredients and supplies to make and deliver food. Their events take place on the last Monday of every month unless otherwise posted. The volunteer sign up sheet is sent…
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Smart City Cycling 1: Classroom Workshop
Free

Looking to get comfortable riding in San Francisco? Join us for a presentation covering all you need to know for biking in SF and the Bay Area. This is the perfect class for people interested in biking but intimidated by urban traffic, and anyone already riding to hone their skills. This comprehensive course follows the curriculum of the League of American Bicyclists and is the first in a series of classes. It will prepare you for our upcoming Smart City…
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Devil’s Slide Ride*

Ride the most scenic routes in northern California while supporting more than 1,000 individuals with developmental disabilities. The Devil’s Slide Ride features three routes that offer something for everyone, from weekend warriors to hard-core endurance cyclists. Each distance features breath-taking coastal vistas, fearsome mountain climbs, rolling hills, winding back roads and best-in-class support. Use discount code “DSRBABC2020” (valid until May 29, 2020) when you register.
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