New to biking? Come practice with Juli, alumna of the SF Bicycle Coalition Adult Learn How to Ride Class, & other experienced riders. We’ll do an easy ride in Golden Gate Park’s car-free space, then ride a bit in traffic, and end with tasty treats in the Richmond District! No hills and experienced cyclists will […]
The committee meets monthly to consider bicycle transportation projects and policies to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, the SFMTA, and other City and County agencies. More details here.
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. For details on the Board of Directors, visit www.sfbike.org/board. You may read the agenda here.
The SF Bicycle Coalition and Bike East Bay are teaming up for a happy hour celebrating women and bikes! Join us to meet new bike-loving friends, hear what’s happening around women and bikes on both sides of the bay and find out how you can get more involved. This casual, women-focused happy hour is open to all bike […]
Executive Director Brian Wiedenmeier wants to hear from you. He is hosting monthly office hours in each of SF’s Supervisorial districts. This month, he’s biking to D6 and locking up outside Sextant Coffee Roasters in SoMa on Folsom Street. Bike by and let him know what’s on your mind.
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 […]
Come out to this special night of theater that’s specifically for people who bike! Join us for a pre-show happy hour from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at A.C.T.’s Sky Bar (inside the Geary Theater) for complimentary beer and snacks. Patrons who bike to the theater receive a special discount on tickets ($35 Orchestra, $25 Mezzanine, and […]
The SFMTA has scheduled a series of public events that coincide with a trial week-long closure of Octavia Street adjacent to Patricia’s Green (Linden to Hayes), March 31 through April 7. The combination of public outreach and an “open street” event is consistent with the neighborhood’s desire to improve the public realm at Patricia’s Green […]
Join the Gals for an easy going "out and back" ride along the shoreline Bay Trail to the Rosie the Riveter Museum. We'll spend a little time on Berkeley streets to reach the bike bridge over to the Bay Trail and then stay on the paved mulit-use path to the Rosie the Riveter Museum. We'll […]
The SF Bicycle Coalition leads a Bike & Roll to School "bike train" from Excelsior Playground Hub to nearby elementary schools. Join parents, teachers and students who gather with bikes and scooters (and helmets!). If you take the bus or drive to school, hop off MUNI at Madrid and Persia, or park the car and come join the fun. There are also […]
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. RSVP to join us at Phone Bank here.
The SFMTA has scheduled a series of public events that coincide with a trial week–long closure of Octavia Street adjacent to Patricia’s Green (Linden to Hayes), March 31 through April 7. The combination of public outreach and an “open street” event is consistent with the neighborhood’s desire to improve the public realm at Patricia’s Green […]
Get out on your lunch break and walk the length of Octavia Blvd. with the SFMTA to discuss ideas for redesigning the boulevard’s local lanes, potential circulation changes at Market St. & Octavia Blvd., and the Page Street Neighborway. The SFMTA has scheduled a series of public events that coincide with a trial week–long closure […]
Join us for a cup of coffee and let’s talk bikes! Once a month, an informal gathering of women, trans* and femme-identified folks meet to talk about bicycling in the city, share tips and caffeinate together. If you’re new to riding or interested but haven’t gotten rolling yet, this is a perfect place to find […]
If you are new to maintaining your bike and also want to know the best ways to keep your machine out of the repair shop, this is the class for you. All it takes is a little love and maintenance to keep your ride in peak condition. Come get your hands greasy with us! Our […]
On Friday, April 7th, join Rails to Trails staff and Trailblazer Society members at Box Dog Bikes, a worker-owned cooperative bike shop in the Mission District to learn about how becoming an RTC donor helps build healthier places for healthier people.
This event has been cancelled. Please see more upcoming family biking events on our events calendar.
Eroica California is an annual event held in Paso Robles, California honoring the history of cycling. L'Eroica began in 1997 in Gaiole in Chianti, Italy and ventured to California three years ago. This is an incredible event that encompasses amazing people from all over the world, vintage bikes on gravel and dirt roads, and food […]
Every year the Valley Spokemen cycling club hosts a terrific metric century (65 miles) in the South Bay open only to women and girls. While Gals with Gears won’t be doing a group ride, we did want to get the word out. Maybe you need a little encouragement, maybe you’re looking to car pool, maybe […]
Bring your bike out on April 8th for a Friends of the Urban Forest Planting day. And fear not, Bicis Del Pueblo and SFBike are collaborating to provide bicycles for those without wheels as well as trailers to volunteers for the day. Friends of the Urban Forest makes it easy and affordable for San Franciscans to get new […]
As winter ends and spring begins, join Rich City RIDES and Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC) for a bike ride along the trails. In partnership with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. This year marks RTC’s fifth annual Opening Day for Trails! On Saturday, April 8, 2017, people across the nation will kick off […]
Dirt in San Francisco? Yes, this ride will show you some of the variety of unpaved bike trails in San Francisco, from wide and heavily touristed paths to narrow and secluded single track bike trails. We'll start at the Golden Gate Bridge Plaza and head into the (hilly) heart of the city. Mountain, cyclocross, or […]
Over two class sessions we will cover installing and removing tubes and tires (i.e. fixing a flat), installing brake and shift cables, adjusting brakes and gears, and chain maintenance. The class takes place on Friday, April 7th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM, and Sunday April 9th, from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Food is not provided for our […]
Freedom from Training Wheels is a great way to get kids riding without training wheels. Bring your child’s bike and helmet if you have them. If not, we have a few balance bikes for kids aged 2-5. We will be at this and every Sunday Streets, so we hope to see you there! If you want […]
Five members of the Ovarian Psycos Bicycle Brigade are bringing their “feminist ideals with indigena understanding and an urban/hood mentality” to the San Francisco Mission district and feminist, queer, trans, and biking communities on April 11. These events are held in honor of Rape Awareness Month 2017 and are hosted by City College of San Francisco […]
This 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 as we work together on group office tasks. Dinner is provided. Bring a friend – the more […]
Our designers and staff will be on hand to give an overview, a live demo, and answer any questions you may have about the Lyra which we are currently crowdfunding through Kickstarter. Have a brew, snack on a snack, and get familiar with what is soon to become the standard Mission Bicycle of next year […]
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 […]
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) is on the way! All creative pro-democracy San Francisco bicyclists invited to the next meeting of Members for More Representative Elections (MMRE). We need to help SFBC Board, staff and members make this election the best ever: that means creating clear and exciting messages and methods to get out the vote. […]
Don't miss out on an incredible documentary by the Amazing Race's Phil Keoghan and long time Bike MS rider. His new documentary will be playing in San Francisco this coming Friday, April 14th and Phil Keoghan will be there at the screening! All proceeds will be coming back to the MS Society. View trailer. Purchase […]
Fundraise… Our goal: raise $100,000 to help support the daily operations of our three temples: City Center, Green Gulch Farm, and Tassajara Zen Monastery. Then Celebrate! Join us on April 15th at Green Gulch Farm for a Day of Celebration and rejoice in the joy of giving! Bike ride from City Center to Green Gulch. […]
Assemblymember Phil Ting hosts this annual Bike Safety Fair in celebration of Bike & Roll to School Week April 17-21 YBike Learn-to-Ride helmets and bell giveaway while supplies last Freedom From Training Wheels Test Ride a Family Bike Safe Routes to School Bay Area Bike Mobile free bicycle tune-up for first 20 bikes YBike provides balance bikes for ages […]
Freedom from Training Wheels is a great way to get kids riding without training wheels. Bring your child’s bike and helmet if you have them. If not, we have a few balance bikes for kids aged 2-5. If you want to start practicing at home, check out our Parent Tip Sheet with step-by-step instructions. Interested in volunteering […]
Brompton Bicycle and Huckleberry Bicycles are pleased to present a day of fun on two wheels with the chance to win great prizes, sponsored by Ortlieb and SFist and partnered with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. The Urban Bike Challenge is a two-wheeled scavenger hunt run via a unique mobile app. Participating in teams of […]
Bike and Roll to School will be celebrated across San Francisco the full week of April 17-21! Join thousands of youth and adults at 90+ schools pre-K through high school who will join the ride in "bike trains", roll with parents and teachers, and use their own pedal power to get to school. The week is sponsored […]
The #TryBrompton 2017 US Demo Tour is on the road to San Francisco and Huckleberry Bicycles. We're offering you the chance to borrow a Brompton for a day so you can see how well it fits into your life. Ride it to work Stow it in your trunk Bring it on public transit Take it […]
At an Unconference, the topics on the agenda are decided by the use of open source technology...participants will nominate speakers and topics for discussion, and then voting takes place to decide which topics are most interesting and important to talk about. We'll have three sessions of speakers with the topics chosen from the morning voting […]
A group of dedicated members passionate about our streets, our SoMa Member Committee has been instrumental in winning projects and getting bike-friendly projects in the ground, like the latest improvements on Seventh and Eighth streets. The SoMa Member Committee meets every month to talk through the latest street projects in SoMa and strategize how we […]
Your San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is developing our next strategic plan, and we will need your help. Join us for an open house on April 19 to learn about the planning process and give your feedback on what you would like to see in the future. A strategic plan sets organizational priorities, manages resources, engages members and […]
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. RSVP to join us at Phone Bank here.
We're hosting a special Bike to Work Day edition of Volunteer Night! This 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 as we work together on […]
Welcome to Earth Day SF 2017! This year we are going all out to bring the public the most educational, impactful and festive Earth Day Celebration to date. The festival will feature musical entertainment, panel discussions at our ‘Eco Teach In’ , celebrity chef showcase,organic and vegan food courts, wine and beer gardens, clean energy […]
Freedom from Training Wheels is a great way to get kids riding without training wheels. Bring your child’s bike and helmet if you have them. If not, we have a few balance bikes for kids aged 2-5. If you want to start practicing at home, check out our Parent Tip Sheet with step-by-step instructions. Interested in volunteering […]
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 […]
This ride is intended for people who already know how to ride a bike but are new to biking on city streets. If you have contemplated commuting to work by bike but need some help and encouragement to try it for the first time, a group ride is the perfect way to start! Join other beginner […]
Over two weeks we will cover the installation, overhaul, adjustment and maintenance of the bicycle's bearing systems (headsets, bottom brackets and hubs), freewheels and cassettes. The class takes place over two Sundays, April 23rd and 30th. Classes meet from 10:00AM to 2:30PM on both days. Food is not provided for our classes, but you are […]
Over two weeks we will cover the installation, overhaul, adjustment and maintenance of the bicycle's bearing systems (headsets, bottom brackets and hubs), freewheels and cassettes. The class takes place over two Sundays, April 23rd and 30th. Classes meet from 10:00AM to 2:30PM on both days. Food is not provided for our classes, but you are […]
The committee meets monthly to consider bicycle transportation projects and policies to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, the SFMTA, and other City and County agencies. More details here.
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. For details on the Board of Directors, visit www.sfbike.org/board. You may view the agenda here.
With new bike lanes in SoMa and elsewhere, the upcoming bike share expansion, the third year of Vision Zero in effect and the guerilla tactics of the SFMTrA, the biking landscape in San Francisco is changing. Come hear an in-depth discussion about the current state of bicycle infrastructure in the city: what’s been happening and […]
Want to find some new folks to bike with? Get to know more about our work? Pick up some SF Bicycle Coalition swag? Join us for a New Member Meet and Greet! New members who joined over the past year are invited and any members who want to get involved are welcome as well. Stop […]
Come out to this special night of theater that’s specifically for people who bike! Join us for a pre-show happy hour from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at A.C.T.’s Sky Bar (inside the Geary Theater) for complimentary beer and snacks. Patrons who bike to the theater receive a special discount on tickets ($35 Orchestra, $25 Mezzanine, and […]
SoMa deserves the same kinds of amenities that other neighborhoods enjoy. The Folsom-Howard Streetscape Project will make SoMa more livable by making it safer and more pleasant to walk, bike, shop and live along Folsom and Howard streets. At these two open houses, you can review possible street designs for Folsom and Howard that were influenced […]
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 […]
Marin Museum of Bicycling presents Speaker Series #9 "From Bombers to Bicycles". In this talk, Aviation Historian Matt Cerkel will describe how over 60 military aircraft fell from the clouds above Marin during WWII. He will describe those events and the wreckage that remains where cyclists, equestrians and hikers now roam. Q & A will follow, […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKjkjntspfA On April 28th, Matt Tyrnauer will release his new film, Citizen Jane, a timely and important story about Jane Jacobs, urban activist and author of the classic The Death and Life of Great American Cities. The film tells the story of Jacobs taking on the tyrannical master builder Robert Moses in 1950s and 60s […]
Orange Bicycle Ride Dress orange, bring your bicycle, and be ready for a fun group ride in celebration of King’s Day, the biggest national event in the Netherlands. The ride is for ages 12 and up and is free to all. 10:30 am: Gather at Queen Wilhelmina Windmill (Dutch Windmill) 12:30 pm: Ride ends at the Murphy […]
Healthy Kids Day is a free community event to help parents begin thinking early about ways to keep their kids both physically and intellectually active this summer. It is the largest event of its kind in the nation, taking place at over 1,600 Ys who are committing to taking on summer to address critical gaps […]
SoMa deserves the same kinds of amenities that other neighborhoods enjoy. The Folsom-Howard Streetscape Project will make SoMa more livable by making it safer and more pleasant to walk, bike, shop and live along Folsom and Howard streets. At these two open houses, you can review possible street designs for Folsom and Howard that were influenced […]
Help SF Urban Riders touch up the Portola trail with San Francisco Recreation and Parks. It's an important part of the SF Urban Riders' vision for a mountain bikeable "San Miguel Hills Loop" and connects many other tails in the city. You need to show up to make the overall vision a reality! After working […]
Freedom from Training Wheels is a great way to get kids riding without training wheels. Bring your child’s bike and helmet if you have them. If not, we have a few balance bikes for kids aged 2-5. We will be at this and every Sunday Streets, so we hope to see you there! If you want […]
Come and explore the historic Tenderloin District! Enjoy car-free fun in the heart of the Tenderloin, with fun, free activities for the whole family to enjoy all along the way. Activity Hubs will be located on Ellis and Golden Gate Ave with dozens of free activities in between offered by local merchants. Combined with the always-festive atmosphere of the Tenderloin […]
The SF Bicycle Coalition leads a Bike & Roll to School "bike train" from Excelsior Playground Hub to nearby elementary schools. Join parents, teachers and students who gather with bikes and scooters (and helmets!). If you take the bus or drive to school, hop off MUNI at Madrid and Persia, or park the car and come join the fun. There are also […]
We have never been closer to getting protected bike lanes on Market Street from Octavia to the Wiggle. Come to the hearing at City Hall on Tuesday May 2, 1:00 pm to tell the City that we can’t wait any longer for protected bike lanes on Market Street. I'll Be There!
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.
Join us for the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition’s biggest volunteer night of the year and be part of the magic behind Bike to Work Day. 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 […]
Join us for a cup of coffee and let's talk bikes! Once a month, an informal gathering of women, trans* and femme-identified folks meet to talk about bicycling in the city, share tips and caffeinate together. If you’re new to riding or interested but haven’t gotten rolling yet, this is a perfect place to find riding […]
Connecting the City calls for a system of complete, continuous crosstown bikeways, safe and welcoming for anyone age 8 to 80. Join us as we evaluate the state of the Bay to Beach route circa Spring 2017 – we'll ride the whole length, from the Ferry Building to the Beach Chalet and back again, starting […]
*Events not officially sponsored or organized by the SF Bicycle Coalition are marked with an asterisk. We post events that might be of interest to our SF area members; we do not necessarily endorse any particular group or perspective you may find represented here.
