Combining San Francisco history, art, literature, cycling, and urban exploration, Bikes to Books began as an homage to the 1988 street-naming project spearheaded by City Lights Books founder and former San Francisco Poet Laureate, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, in which 12 San Francisco streets were renamed for famous artists and authors who had once made San Francisco […]
In a city that (almost) never sleeps, where mist and precipitation might roll in at any moment, it’s important to feel confident riding in any condition. This class, designed for intermediate riders who feel comfortable navigating urban streets, will teach you how to be prepared for whatever comes our way. How do you keep yourself […]
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. Volunteer today! Visit www.sfbike.org/volunteer for more information!
For the first time ever, the @ciclismoclassico Bike Travel Film Festival will visit the Sports Basement Berkeley next Thursday, 10/17. The festival is a celebration of travel and human-powered adventure on wheels, and it is the only event of its type in the world. Proceeds from the event benefit the Street Level Cycles. Ciclismo is […]
The SF Bicycle Coalition and ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation are teaming up for a helmet giveaway and fitting. We will have helmets of all sizes, so children and adults are welcome! The helmets will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis, but please RSVP so we will have a sense of interest. Your RSVP does not […]
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 adjustment. Most people learn to ride their bike while taking the class, but even if they don't, they will leave with tips […]
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 children aged 2-5. Our instructors will work with your young people to get them striding, rolling, and pedaling in no time. […]
Sunday Streets final event commences along the Excelsior’s main corridor of Mission Street, from Silver Avenue to Geneva Avenue. Look out for our Bike Education Outreach Team! They are ready to let everyone know about our free classes for all ability levels and to answer any questions about our Adult Bike Education classes. Stop by the […]
You love to bike, and now you're pregnant -- or already a parent. What's next? Register for this (free) class to learn the medically reviewed facts about biking while pregnant and with a baby and/or toddler, as well as tips and tricks to keep you and your little one safe. Meet other parents and parents-to-be […]
Join us as we celebrate with our Business Partner Redwood Credit Union! We're having a fun-filled afternoon complete with food and giveaways: Free taco (either meat or vegetarian) from Al Pastor Papi Free bicycle-ready water bottle Everyone who is a member, or becomes a member, of either Redwood Credit Union and/or the SF Bicycle Coalition […]
CelloJoe records live on stage with a loop pedal and produces intricate tapestries of harmony, melody, and rhythm. By beatboxing, throat singing, singing, plucking and bowing the cello, CelloJoe can mimic many styles of music from dubstep to folk to rock to classical to hip hop. CelloJoe is the world's first long distance musical bike touring […]
Lime is excited to invite you to an event their Womxn @ Lime Employee Resource Group is hosting at their San Francisco HQ on October 24 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm: Designing the Future of Mobility. What: This event will feature a panel of incredible womxn who are designing the future of mobility followed by interactive small […]
Come party with Zwift and Wahoo at the CRANK IT UP – USA TOUR! We’ll bring the food, drinks, swag; you bring yourself & some friends! Compete against your friends in Watopia or ride at your own pace on an experience station with some of the newest Wahoo products. All guests have a chance to […]
Have your bicycle valet parked by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition beginning one hour before curtain (please bring your own lock). Patrons who bike to the theater receive a special discount on tickets ($35 Orchestra, $25 Mezzanine, and $10 Balcony), using code THEATERSFBC online or by phone. You also get a FREE complementary beverage when you ride your bike! October […]
The 10th Annual Wheels for Meals Ride is a charity bike ride to support Meals on Wheels programs in Alameda County. Meals on Wheels of Alameda County delivers 2,200 nutritious meals to home bound seniors every day. Taking place on Saturday, October 26 at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, there are three ride options: 70-mile ride, […]
Participe en nuestro taller familiar para conocer las reglas básicas de cómo andar en bicicleta en San Francisco. Habrá dos talleres, uno para adultos o jóvenes mayores de 12 años y otro para niños de edades 2-12 años. No se necesitará tener una bicicleta para participar en los talleres. Se proporcionará almuerzo. 11:30-1:30 Clase Para Adultos: Ciclismo […]
Come learn the basics of biking in San Francisco at our Intro to Urban Bicycling Workshop. In partnership with Bay Wheels (formerly Ford GoBike), we are offering a 90-minute course covering bicycling for everyday riding in SF, the rules of the road, route planning, how to use Bay Wheels, and details of Bike Share for […]
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, […]
Come dressed up in your best bike themed halloween costume for a kooky fun community repair night! We'll work on haunted bikes while we snack on mystery treats. Keep it simple and prepare for a greasy night. We'll be fixing up bikes to get them ready to give away at future Community Bike Builds and […]
Our monthly Coffee Club is a perfect place to meet new people, talk bikes, 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 buddies and answer some of your questions about biking in SF. Bring your ideas, questions, and friends. The […]
*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.
