Explore the sites where a creative and militant social movement response took hold after police arrested six young Latino men for the May 1, 1969 murder of an undercover cop on Alvarado Street. Trace the history of the mobilization, the sites where newspapers, health clinics, and more were produced. Meet at 24th Street and Balmy […]
The Golden Gate Park Multi-use Trail Pilot Program is an official recognition of riding bikes on trails in Golden Gate Park by the Recreation and Park department. Let's ride on the trails which are part of the pilot, and talk about the history of riding in the park. Bring a bike (wide tires are best, but any […]
Gals with Gears is a member-led group of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. The Gals lead monthly scenic rides geared towards women aged 50-plus-years young, although all riders are welcome. Arrive by 9:45 for a 10:00 am roll. Start/End: Harry Bridges Plaza / SF Ferry Building -- In the Embarcadero in front of the Ferry […]
Windmill-to-Windmill Bicycle Ride 10:30 am: Gather at Queen Wilhelmina Windmill (Dutch Windmill) 12:30 pm: Ride ends at the Murphy Windmill Dress in orange (the national color of the Netherlands), 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 […]
The Bikes to Books sixth annual Spring Ride is the perfect way to shake off any lingering winter woes. The signature 7.1 mile bicycle tour of literary San Francisco, connecting the twelve streets named for authors and artists on a proposal from City Lights Books in 1988, is a diverting and unique way to celebrate […]
Get your bike tuned up and bring it out to Sausalito to join us on the annual May ride to Larkspur. We will meet with our bikes on Saturday, May 4th at Cibo Coffee in Sausalito at 11:45 am. To get to Sausalito from San Francisco, catch the 10:40 am ferry from the San Francisco Ferry Building […]
Gals with Gears is a member-led group of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. The Gals lead monthly scenic rides geared towards women aged 50-plus-years young, although all riders are welcome. Arrive by: 9:45 for a 10 am roll. Start/End: Harry Bridges Plaza/ SF Ferry Building - In the Embarcadero in front of the Ferry Building. […]
Join a group bike ride from SF to the South Bay for Bike to Work Day. SF2G be rolling out from the 24th & Mission BART station at 6:30 am sharp, but show up early for the party beforehand! Meet at 24th & Mission BART (SW corner) starting at 5:45 am Get FREE beverages, snacks […]
For all the details, view the full Bike to Work Day website. Together, local bicycle advocacy organizations from the nine Bay Area counties have teamed up to host the best bike day of the year, and we want you there! Whether you’re new to bike-commuting or a seasoned pro, here are some ways to celebrate: Volunteer to cheer on riders along bike […]
Photo provided by the SF Ride of Silence. Ride of Silence participants post a memorial flier for Kate Slattery next to her Ghost Bike at 7th Street and Howard. San Francisco’s annual Ride of Silence is a group ride to honor those that have been injured or killed while biking. This ride takes place in […]
Strawberry Fields Forever XXX is a fully supported cycling event. Route sheets for the 30/61/100 mile rides are provided and SAG support is available for equipment and physical breakdowns. The rest stops include food, fruits and beverages every 20-30 miles. Lunch will be provided on the 61 and 100 mile rides, and a hot gourmet […]
The Crosstown Trail is a route connecting San Francisco neighborhoods, open spaces, and other major trails. It runs from Candlestick Point in the Southeast corner of the city to Lands End in the northwest corner of the city. The route is usable by both pedestrians and bicyclists, connects many parks, business districts, residential areas, and […]
Gals with Gears is a member-led group of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. The Gals lead monthly scenic rides geared towards women aged 50-plus-years young, although all riders are welcome. Never been to the Fairfax Festival? This is your chance! We will ride from Harry Bridges Plaza/SF Ferry Building north to the lovely town of […]
Pump up your tires, get a quick safety lesson and let’s roll! The SF Bicycle Coalition and SF Fire Department invite families to bike with us from the Panhandle Park bike/pedestrian path to Car Free Sunday on JFK Drive. The SF Fire Department will station one of their trucks there for families to explore and […]
What better way to explore San Francisco's southern waterfront than by bike? Join the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, SPUR, SF Parks Alliance and the Port of San Francisco on a casually-paced, 4-mile, educational bike ride along the Blue Greenway. This network of parks and trails connect San Franciscans to our bay with history and art from the start at China Basin […]
Join Different Spokes San Francisco on their Annual Pride Ride! Please wear your Different Spokes jersey if you have one and join them for a 28-mile City loop, starting and ending in the Castro. You'll start at Peet's in the Castro, ride north to the Presidio and then west along the coast to the Lands […]
Gals with Gears is a member-led group of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. The Gals lead monthly scenic rides geared towards women aged 50-plus-years young, although all riders are welcome. Show your PRIDE, Gals! Don your bright and beautiful rainbow gear and we will ride with pride to the top of Twin Peaks to see […]
Experience the San Francisco Pride Parade firsthand with the SF Bicycle Coalition Pride Parade contingent! There is nothing quite like the thrill and exhilaration of riding down the center of Market Street in one of the biggest Pride celebrations in the world. Decorate your bicycle and grab your favorite costume. Bring the whole family! Kids […]
The Richmond shoreline and Bay Trail provide beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay for all levels of cyclists. But it's not just a pretty view--there's plenty of exciting history too! Join the National Park Service for a Park Ranger-led bicycle tour of the Bay Trail. Bring your bicycle, plenty of water, warm layers for […]
From the pre-urban history of Indian Slavery to the earliest 8-hour day movement in the U.S., the ebb and flow of class war is traced. SF's radical working class organizations are shaped in part by racist complicity in genocide and slavery, but from the 1870s to the 1940s there are dozens of epic battles between […]
*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.
