SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at Giro di San Francisco

Mon., Sep. 6 | 8am-4pm | Levi Strauss Plaza, Battery at Union Streets, San Francisco

The Giro di San Francisco is back, and the SF Bicycle Coalition will be there featuring our free bicycle valet parking and outreach love. To volunteer as a bike valet email LisaRuth. Are you trained in outreach and want to volunteer? Email Tessa.

SF Bicycle Coalition Office Closed

Mon., Sep. 6 | All Day

SPUR Forum: Connecting the City - San Francisco's Crosstown Bikeways for All *

Wed., Sep. 8 | 12:30pm-1:30pm | SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission St, near New Montgomery

What will it take to make San Francisco a world-class bicycling city, where continuous prioritized crosstown bikeways offer safe, comfortable, inviting routes for everyone, of all ages and abilities, to ride? With Connecting the City, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition sets out a road map to the realization of a healthy, happy, sustainable San Francisco that's great for bicycling. What will it look like, what will it take, and where do we start? Come and find out. With Renee Rivera and Andy Thornley of the SF Bicycle Coalition. Free to SPUR members, $5 for non-members, feel free to bring your lunch.

SFBC Volunteer Night

Wed., Sep. 8 | 5-8pm | SFBC HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

This SFBC tradition every second and fourth Wednesday has been happening for as long as we can remember, but newcomers are always welcome. So stop by, snack on tasty treats, chat with fellow cyclists, 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! Questions? Email tessa@sfbike.org or just show up.

Fix Masonic Meeting

Wed., Sep. 8 | 6:30-8pm | San Francisco Day School, 350 Masonic Avenue (Enter on Golden Gate Ave.)

Fix Masonic is a community group working to create a calmer, safer and more pleasant Masonic Avenue for neighbors and commuters. This neighborhood-based group is working to improving biking and walking and improve safety along this important corridor. The SF MTA is holding community meetings discussing Traffic Calming,and this meeting will be a time to evaluate each of the 4 proposals and discuss which is best for walking, biking, and reducing the danger of speeding auto traffic along Masonic Avenue.

SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at Put the Sea in Cycling Party *

Thu., Sep. 9 | 5:30pm ride, 7pm party | Meet at 5:30pm at Justin Herman Plaza for ride, then Triple Crown, 1760 Market St, for party

Come tell Shimano to do the right thing and stop fighting ocean protection efforts in California and elsewhere. Enjoy pedal-powered music, performances, local food, speakers and community action. At 7pm, bike ride to party at Triple Crown with music, free pizza and bike valet parking provided by the SF Bicycle Coalition! To volunteer as a bike valet email LisaRuth.

WTF Night at the Bike Kitchen *

Fri., Sep. 10 | 6-9pm | Bike Kitchen, 650H Florida St

WTF night at the Bike Kitchen is for women, trans/gender queer folks, femmes, or anybody else that has had gender be a barrier to learning mechanics. No one turned away! Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. http://www.bikekitchen.org/

SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at the Ferry Building Saturday Farmers Market

Sat., Sep. 11 | 8am-2pm | Harry Bridges Plaza

Pedal to the Ferry Building to fill up your panniers with local bounty and park your bike with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. All 52 weeks a year, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition will be providing complimentary valet bike parking in Harry Bridges Plaza (look for the orange tent)

Different Spokes Monthly Ride*

Sat., Sep. 11 | 8:30am | Peets Coffee 2247 Market Street, between 16th & 17th

Join Different Spokes San Francisco (the SF Bay Area's LGBT Cycling Club) monthly club ride. There are three options (27m/47m/57m) so you can go at your own pace and distance. The rides split and regroup in Tiburon. Meet up at 8:30am, ride out at 9am. RSVP: David Gaus at president@dssf.org.

SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at San Francisco Memory Walk *

Sat., Sep. 11 | 9:30am | Mission Creek Park, Mission Bay

A walk to benefit the Alzheimer's Association where the SFBC will be providing free valet bicycle parking to anyone arriving on a bike. Email LisaRuth to sign up to volunteer as a bike valet.

SF Bicycle Coalition Rec Ride: Solar Systems

Sat., Sep. 11 | 9:45am | Meet at Koshland Park (Page St. and Buchanan)

See electric and hot water systems at residential and commercial sites. Hear how one resident organized her neighborhood block to go solar together. TransitionSF and the San Francisco Permaculture Guild are leading these Transition Tours showcasing local efforts that create community and support both the environment and economy. 2 hour ride plus optional 1.5 hour extension.

SF Bicycle Coalition recreational rides are free for SFBC members (a $5 donation from non-members is appreciated); rain cancels rides. Questions: sroggero@gmail.com

SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at Power to the Peaceful *

Sat., Sep. 11 | 11am | Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park

One of the largest free annual music, art and action events in the park, this year the festival features a number of amazing acts: Michael Franti and Spearhead, Rupa and the April Fishes, Rebelution, Sellasie, Loco Bloco, and more. The SFBC will be providing free valet bicycle parking all day. Email LisaRuth to volunteer as a bike valet. Are you trained in outreach and want to volunteer? Email Tessa.

Bike Kitchen Advanced Maintenance Class *

Sun., Sep. 12 | 9-11:30am | Bike Kitchen, 650H Florida St

The class takes place over three weeks, Sept. 12th, 19th, and 26th, and will cover the installation, overhaul, adjustment and maintenance of bearing systems, freewheels and cassettes. Bring a functional bike and be ready to get greasy. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/124972.

Free Urban Cycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Cycling (Day 1)

Sun., Sep. 12 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Fort Mason Center, C260, Building C, Entrance at Marina Blvd. and Buchanan St.

This four-hour in-classroom, introductory course is perfect for new cyclists and those want to feel more comfortable riding on city streets. Class will cover the basics for how to choose the right bike and properly fit a helmet. Learn tips for the safest ways to ride in traffic, techniques to avoid or deal with road hazards and emergency maneuvers along with other useful gems of knowledge, like the best way to lock up your bike and how to use a bike in combination with public transit, and cyclists' legal rights and responsibilities. Adults and anyone over 14 years of age are welcome, preregistration is required. Bring your lunch or dinner. No bicycle is needed for this class. Sign up at sfbike.org/edu. Note: This class is the "day 1" course for League of American Bicyclists' Bike Ed Road I certification.

SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at Opera in the Park

Sun., Sep. 12 | 1:30pm | Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park

Join other opera lovers in Golden Gate Park for an open air concert which you can ride your bike to. Free valet bicycle parking provided. Email LisaRuth to volunteer as a bike valet.

Bicycle Repair Class *

Mon., Sep. 13 | 6-9pm | Freewheel Bike Shop, 1920 Hayes St

Over the course of two 4-hour hands on class sessions (Sept 13 and Sept 20) learn to fix and maintain your own bike. Bring your own working bicycle to work on. Cost: $100 and includes a six-month membership to the Freewheel community workshop. Contact: (415) 752-9195

SPUR Forum: A New Tool for Congestion Pricing *

Tue., Sep. 14 | 12:30pm | SPUR, 654 Mission St

Economist and transportation activist Charles Komanoff has created a traffic-analysis model that calculates the impact of congestion tolls and transit fares on New York City traffic speeds, gridlock costs and agency revenues at different times of day. Join the author for a presentation and discussion of his model and the prospects for implementing congestion pricing in New York and San Francisco. Free to SPUR members; $5 for non-members. OK to bring lunch

SF Bicycle Coalition New Member Meet & Greet

Tue., Sep. 14 | 6:30-7:15pm | SFBC HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

Been an SFBC member less than a year? New members are invited to join us to learn about SFBC advocacy, education and community programs that will make SF a model cycling city, and how you can get involved. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your friendly SF bike advocacy organization. Bring your bike up with you! RSVP to Tessa@sfbike.org or (415) 431-2453(BIKE) x301.

SFBC Outreach Volunteer Training

Tue., Sep. 14 | 7:30-8:30pm | SFBC HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

Interested in volunteering to do SFBC outreach at events all over town, like Bike to Work Day 2010, races, festivals, and SFBC Service Stations? Then this training is a must! Learn ways to engage people, how to sign up new members, and more! Contact Tessa@sfbike.org to RSVP.

SF Bicycle Coalition Phone Banking

Wed., Sep. 15 | 5-8pm | SFBC HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

Got the gift of gab? Volunteer to phone bank with the SFBC! No cold calling, just simple reminders to friendly lapsed SFBC members that their membership is expired. Come share in the fun. The more the merrier! We supply dinner and good company. Contact juli@sfbike.org if you're interested.

PARK(ing) Day *

Fri., Sep. 17 | All Day | Citywide

See flexible parking solutions in action all across the city on PARK(ing) Day, the annual, one-day, global event where artists, activists, and citizens temporarily transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks.

SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at the Ferry Building Saturday Farmers Market

Sat., Sep. 18 | 8am-2pm | Harry Bridges Plaza

Pedal to the Ferry Building to fill up your panniers with local bounty and park your bike with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. All 52 weeks a year, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition will be providing complimentary valet bike parking in Harry Bridges Plaza (look for the orange tent)

Modern Architecture Hill Climb: Bicycle Ride *

Sat., Sep. 18 | 11am | Start at Justin Herman Plaza (Next to Vaillancourt Fountain)

Join architects & SFBC members David Baker and Robin Levitt and planner Rob Bregoff for a guided ride past some of the city’s most spectacular post-earthquake homes. It will look at works by Second Bay Area Tradition architects and contemporaries, including buildings by Richard Neutra, William Wurster, Gardner Dailey, Henry Hill, and Anshen + Allen. Viewing these houses through the focused lens of local architects and planners, our daily city becomes a richer, more revealed place.

Total tour time is four hours. Ride will cover 15 miles, including hilly terrain. Riders must provide their own bicycle (low gearing recommended), lock, and sufficient water, and must wear comfortable clothing with layers and a helmet. Riders will be provided with a route map, a reflective limited-edition laminated spoke card for their bicycle wheel, a souvenir T-shirt and a small snack. The tour will stop for lunch: Please bring your own lunch or cash for an inexpensive lunch purchase. Cost: $55 AIA SF/SFBC Members | $75 Nonmembers (Includes $45 SFBC Membership)

Shaping San Francisco Bicycle History Tour: Dissent *

Sat., Sep. 18 | 12pm| Meet at CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission at 9th

Covering everything from literary dissenters to urban riots and protests, this 4-hour tour examines sites of conflict and unrest, the social movements and upheavals, that have shaped San Francisco since its origins. A sliding scale donation of $15-50 is requested to benefit Shaping SF, but pay what you can/will. Info: 415-608-9035

Sunday Streets: Western Addition

Sun., Sep. 19 | 10am-3pm | Western Addition, exact location TBD

Come play in the streets! Sunday Streets provides car-free recreational space for everyone. Get involved and sign up to Volunteer for Sunday Streets. The SFBC will be out in the streets doing outreach and celebrating the car-free space. Are you Outreach Trained and want to volunteer? Email tessa@sfbike.org

Bike Tour of SE Waterfront Green Spaces *

Sun., Sep. 19 | 11am-1pm | Meet at Cupid's Span sculpture, Embarcadero at Folsom Street

Join Friends of the Urban Forest and Ellyn Shea on a tour of parks, natural areas and green spaces along the waterfront from Embarcadero to India Basin Shoreline Park, covering 5-6 miles of mainly flat terrain, mostly pavement, some trails. Ride ends at Heron's Head Park.RSVP: sarah@fuf.net

Mustache Ride over Golden Gate Bridge *

Sun., Sep. 19 | 1:30pm | Meet at Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park

BYOBM. Bring your own bike and mustache. Bring money for the ferry back from Sausalito ($7.85) http://mustacheriders.eventbrite.com for all details

Team SF Bicycle Coalition on Climate Ride California

Tue., Sep. 21 | Sept 21-25 | Time TBD | Fortuna to San Francisco

Join the first-ever Team SF Bicycle Coalition on this year's Climate Ride California, September 21-25. Be part of the fun and support the work of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition at the same time! Climate Ride is a five-day, fully-supported bicycle ride from Fortuna to San Francisco, through the Russian River Wine Country, and along the Pacific Coast Bicycle Route -- one of the most scenic coastlines in the world. A portion of the funds raised by members of Team SF Bicycle Coalition will go directly to support the advocacy work of the SF Bicycle Coalition! This "climate conference on wheels" is the largest environmental charity cycling event and also features nightly speakers who focus on bicycle advocacy, the climate crisis, and a clean energy future. Register for Team SF Bicycle Coalition and find out more about Team SF Bicycle Coalition.

SFBC Tube Times Folding Party

Wed., Sep. 22 | 5-8pm | SFBC HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

It's time to get the Autumn issue of the Tube Times out on the street! The SFBC office will be hopping with friendly folks - chatting, snacking, and folding away until the folding is done. Can you come out and help spread the news about biking in the city? Dinner is provided. Bring your bike up to the 10th floor. Questions? Email tessa@sfbike.org or just show up to volunteer.

SF Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting *

Thu., Sep. 23 | Fourth Thursdays of the Month - 6:30pm, City Hall Room 408 (Polk and Grove Streets)

Come and speak your mind 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 (sfgov.org/bac) to confirm these dates and read the agenda. Contact Bert Hill(sfbac7bert@aol.com), chair of the BAC, to place an issue on the agenda or to request notice of meetings.

WTF Night at the Bike Kitchen *

Fri., Sep. 24 | 6-9pm | Bike Kitchen, 650H Florida St

WTF night at the Bike Kitchen is for women, trans/gender queer folks, femmes, or anybody else that has had gender be a barrier to learning mechanics. No one turned away! Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. http://www.bikekitchen.org/

SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at Opera in the Ballpark: Aida *

Fri., Sep. 24 | 6pm | Giants Ballpark

Tune in to a free simulcast of the San Francisco Opera's Aida at Giants Ballpark. Ride your bike and park it for free with the SFBC too. Email LisaRuth to volunteer as a bike valet.

Waves to Wine Ride 2010 *

Sat., Sep. 25 | September 25 & 26 | From San Francisco to Healdsburg

Be one of more than 2,000 riders committed to help move closer toward a world free of MS, while enjoying incredible views and stunning landscapes. 40, 75 or 100 mile routes are available and stocked rest stop, 6 full meals, and spirited festivities are provided. Info: http://www.wavestowine.org

SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at the Ferry Building Saturday Farmers Market

Sat., Sep. 25 | 8am-2pm | Harry Bridges Plaza

Pedal to the Ferry Building to fill up your panniers with local bounty and park your bike with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. All 52 weeks a year, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition will be providing complimentary valet bike parking in Harry Bridges Plaza (look for the orange tent)

Tour de Fat

Sat., Sep. 25 | 9am-4pm | Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park

Kick off this ballyhoo of bikes and beer with a fun and mellow bike cruies through Golden Gate Park with your most fabulous bike costume. Then enjoy the all-day solar-powered jamboree with live music, tasty eats, complimentary bike valet, and of course, delicious New Belgium beer. Join the SF Bicycle Coalition for this fun-filled day in the park sponsored by our generous friends at the New Belgium Brewing company. Free. Visit sfbike.org/fat for more info.

SF Bicycle Coalition Rec Ride: History of SF Sewers

Sat., Sep. 25 | 2pm-4:30pm | Meet at Workspace Ltd, 2150 Folsom between 17th and 18th

Embark on a SF Bicycle Coalition member-led biking tour of the history of San Francisco's sewer system (without getting your feet wet) as designed in 1899 by C.E. Grunsky. Local historians and storm water enthusiasts will take you back through sewer history to look at how we got up this creek and where there might be paddles. Focus on the Mission District and Mission Creek. SF Bicycle Coalition recreational rides are free for SFBC members (a $5 donation from non-members is appreciated); rain cancels rides. Questions? Email sdanzante2@aol.com

Want a sneak peak? Join the leaders for a 7pm Wed. Sept. 22 lecture at Workspace Ltd, 2150 Folsom between 17th and 18th.

SF Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting

Tue., Sep. 28 | 6:30pm | SFBC HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

Everyone's invited! Contact Renee at 431-BIKE x306 or renee@sfbike.org for agenda and details.

SPUR Forum: A 21st Century Transportation System *

Thu., Sep. 30 | 12:30pm-1:30pm | SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission St, near New Montgomery

Will federal transportation policy help shape the cities of the future, or will we continue to invest in outdated strategies that have led to suburban sprawl and urban decay? Join a panel discussion with some key advocates at this SPUR Forum: Will Fleissig, Communitas Development; Andy Thornley, San Francisco Bicycle Coalition; Carli Paine, TransForm; Shannon Tracey, T4America. Co-sponsored by T4 America and ULI-SF. Free to SPUR members, $5 for non-members, feel free to bring your lunch.

Masonic Avenue Traffic Calming Community Workshop 3

Thu., Sep. 30 | 6:30-8:30pm | San Francisco Day School, 350 Masonic Ave(Enter on Golden Gate Ave.)

At this Community Workshop, the SF Municipal Transportation Agency will present their final recommendation, modeled on community feedback, for how to improve safety for everyone who uses Masonic Avenue. The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition has endorsed a plan to install a raised, buffered bikeway from Oak Street to Geary Street. We believe this is the smart solution to create a safer, calmer and better street for neighbors and everyone who walks, bikes, takes transit or drives on Masonic. If you live near or travel on Masonic Avenue, come to this important meeting. For questions or more information on our work to improve Masonic Avenue, email michael7820@gmail.com.

SF 2 Google First Friday Friendly Frolic *

Fri., Oct. 1 | 6:20am | Meet at Ritual Roasters, 1026 Valencia St

Ready to try out your first SF2G (SF to Google)? Want to make sure you get there in one piece and without getting lost? Join SF2G for their No Rider Left Behind (NRLB) First Friday Friendly Frolic rides! Depart at 6:30, arrival in Mountain View area ~9:45am. http://www.sf2g.com/nrlb.html for all details

Permaculture and Green Living Bicycle Tour *

Sat., Oct. 2 | Oct 2-9 | San Francisco to Davis

Cycle to organic farms and eco-villages while learning about sustainable living, permaculture, organic food and get your hands dirty doing service projects at each place you visit on the 8-day Common Circle Education's San Francisco to Davis bike tour. This tour is designed for beginner and intermediate cyclists and registration fee includes lodging and organic vegan meals.

More information and registration: http://commoncircle.com or call 510.400.8152. Use coupon code SFBIKE to save an additional $25 off the course and Common Circle Education will donate to the SF Bicycle Coalition for each member participating.

SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at the Ferry Building Saturday Farmers Market

Sat., Oct. 2 | 8am-2pm | Harry Bridges Plaza

Pedal to the Ferry Building to fill up your panniers with local bounty and park your bike with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. All 52 weeks a year, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition will be providing complimentary valet bike parking in Harry Bridges Plaza (look for the orange tent)

WTF Night at the Bike Kitchen *

Fri., Oct. 8 | 6-9pm | Bike Kitchen, 650H Florida St

WTF night at the Bike Kitchen is for women, trans/gender queer folks, femmes, or anybody else that has had gender be a barrier to learning mechanics. No one turned away! Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. http://www.bikekitchen.org/

SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at the Ferry Building Saturday Farmers Market

Sat., Oct. 9 | 8am-2pm | Harry Bridges Plaza

Pedal to the Ferry Building to fill up your panniers with local bounty and park your bike with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. All 52 weeks a year, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition will be providing complimentary valet bike parking in Harry Bridges Plaza (look for the orange tent)

Different Spokes Monthly Ride*

Sat., Oct. 9 | 8:30am | Peets Coffee 2247 Market Street, between 16th & 17th

Join Different Spokes San Francisco (the SF Bay Area's LGBT Cycling Club) monthly club ride. There are three options (27m/47m/57m) so you can go at your own pace and distance. The rides split and regroup in Tiburon. Meet up at 8:30am, ride out at 9am. RSVP: David Gaus at president@dssf.org.

SF Bicycle Coalition Rec Ride: Green Schools

Sat., Oct. 9 | 10am-1pm | Meet at West Portal branch library

Join Arden Bucklin-Sporer, SF Green Schoolyard Alliance, and Nik Kaestner, Director of Sustainability, to see the progress SF schools have made. Visit several schools in the Richmond and Sunset that showcase the latest in green design, alternative transportation, green schoolyards, rainwater harvesting, and waste reduction. Kids and families welcome and encouraged!

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

Free Urban Cycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Cycling For Self-identified Women Only (Day 1)

Sat., Oct. 9 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Good Vibrations, 1620 Polk St. (at Sacramento St.)

In the spirit of empowering female riders, the SF Bicycle Coalition is proud to offer this full bike education course for self-identified women only, taught by a female instructor. Students must be 18 years of age or older - please bring ID for age verification purposes. This four-hour in-classroom, introductory course is perfect for new cyclists and those want to feel more comfortable riding on city streets. Class will cover the basics for how to choose the right bike and properly fit a helmet. Learn tips for the safest ways to ride in traffic, techniques to avoid or deal with road hazards and emergency maneuvers along with other useful gems of knowledge, like the best way to lock up your bike and how to use a bike in combination with public transit, and cyclists' legal rights and responsibilities. No bicycle is needed for this class. Sign up at sfbike.org/edu. Note: This class is the "day 1" course for League of American Bicyclists' Bike Ed Road I certification.

Chasing Daylight Tour *

Sun., Oct. 10 |

Participate as a rider or volunteer for a one-day fully supported ride & race from San Francisco to Pescadero. Registration: $100 which will be used as a donation to support LIVESTRONG. Contact Tim Whittler at twhittler@kpmg.com for registration and questions.

SF Bicycle Coalition's 4th Annual Family Biking Day

Sun., Oct. 10 | 11am-3pm | 14th Ave E Picnic Area, Golden Gate Park

Join the SF Bicycle Coalition, parents and kids as we enjoy a car-free day in the park with fun bike-related family activities, like out Freedom from Training Wheels program and a Bike Road-eo course that teaches two-wheelers (with and without training wheels) basic bike skills. Show off your baby bike seats, trail-a-bikes, and Xtracycles (or however your family gears up), and get advice out our Family Biking Showcase. Participate in games, a bike parade, a scavenger hunt and more! Free! For more information, visit http://sfbike.org/familyday.

SFBC Volunteer Night

Wed., Oct. 13 | 5-8pm | SFBC HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

This twice-monthly SFBC tradition has been happening for as long as we can remember, but newcomers are always welcome. So stop by, snack on tasty treats, chat with fellow cyclists, 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! Questions? Email tessa@sfbike.org or just show up.

Guardsmen Tour Fundraiser *

Sat., Oct. 16 | 6am-4pm | Check in & Start: Presidio Fair Grounds

This 100 mile and 25 mile fund raising bicycle ride will be limited to 1,000 registrants and for every $250 raised the Guardsmen are able to send one at-risk child to Summer Camp. There will be raffle prizes, fundraising prizes, live bands, food and festivities for all. Registration: guardsmentour.com

SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at the Ferry Building Saturday Farmers Market

Sat., Oct. 16 | 8am-2pm | Harry Bridges Plaza

Pedal to the Ferry Building to fill up your panniers with local bounty and park your bike with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. All 52 weeks a year, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition will be providing complimentary valet bike parking in Harry Bridges Plaza (look for the orange tent)

SF Bicycle Coalition Rec Ride: Filipino History Tour

Sat., Oct. 16 | 10:30am | Meet at Holloway & Font Blvd (Near SFSU)

In celebration of October's Filipino History Month, explore the Filipino historical landmarks of San Francisco. From the Filipino American Mural at San Francisco State University to the rise of the I-Hotel in the Financial District, the Filipino community has proudly been a part of SF neighborhoods since the late 1800's. Share in this 25 mile cycling experience and pedal your way through history. It's an aggressive ride, but well worth it!

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

Biketoberfest Marin 2010 *

Sat., Oct. 16 | 11am-6pm | FairAnselm Plaza 765 Center Blvd. Fairfax, CA

Handmade & vintage bike show, beer tasting, bike family fun and music, all benefiting the Marin County Bicycle Coalition. http://www.biketoberfestmarin.com/

Shaping San Francisco Bicycle History Tour: Ecological History *

Sun., Oct. 17 | 12pm | Meet at CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission at 9th

This 4-hour trip through San Francisco's lost sand dunes, ponds, creeks and coastline will focus on the city south of downtown and SOMA, traversing the Mission, Mission Bay, Potrero Hill, Bayview, and the southeast coastline, including several new public parks. A sliding scale donation of $15-50 is requested to benefit Shaping SF, but pay what you can/will. Info: 415-608-9035

SF Bicycle Coalition Rec Ride: Marin Headlands Art Ride

Sun., Oct. 17 | 12 noon push off | Meet at McLaren Lodge, Golden Gate Park (JFK Dr. near Stanyan)

Take a merry ride over the bridge to the Headlands Center for the Arts and drop in on their fall Open House. Meet HCA's Artists in Residence and Affiliate Artists in their studios, see and discuss current works-in-progress, and check out this very groovy scene nesting in the former Fort Barry site. The HCA Open House is free, but bring snack money and an appetite for aesthetic intrigue. Contact Andy for more info. SF Bicycle Coalition recreational rides are free for SFBC members (a $5 donation from non-members is appreciated); rain cancels rides.

SFBC Treehouse Talk: Cycling Copenhagen - Velo-City 2010 Debrief

Wed., Oct. 20 | 6:30 pm | SFBC HQ, 833 Market St (at Stockton/4th St)

In June 2010 over a thousand bicycle advocates, planners, and policymakers came together in Copenhagen to take part in Velo-City Global, a conference dedicated to promoting bicycle transportation and recreation around the world. The Copenhagen setting magnified the conference's presentation and exchange of ideas, and provided thought-provoking (sometimes jaw-dropping) examples of refined urban biking facilities and placemaking. Join SF Bicycle Coalition's Andy Thornley and Jodie Medeiros and SF Municipal Transportation Agency's Mike Sallaberry as they share some of what they saw and learned at Velo-City 2010. Free to SFBC members (a $5 donation from non-members is appreciated); bring your bike upstairs.

WTF Night at the Bike Kitchen *

Fri., Oct. 22 | 6-9pm | Bike Kitchen, 650H Florida St

WTF night at the Bike Kitchen is for women, trans/gender queer folks, femmes, or anybody else that has had gender be a barrier to learning mechanics. No one turned away! Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. http://www.bikekitchen.org/

SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at the Ferry Building Saturday Farmers Market

Sat., Oct. 23 | 8am-2pm | Harry Bridges Plaza

Pedal to the Ferry Building to fill up your panniers with local bounty and park your bike with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. All 52 weeks a year, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition will be providing complimentary valet bike parking in Harry Bridges Plaza (look for the orange tent)

SFBC Survey Ride: Connecting the City - Bay Trail Route

Sat., Oct. 23 | 10am-1pm | Meet at Warming Hut, west end of Crissy Field

What will it take to make San Francisco a world-class bicycling city, where continuous prioritized crosstown bikeways offer safe, comfortable, inviting routes for people of all ages and abilities to ride? With Connecting the City, the SF Bicycle Coalition sets out a road map to the realization of a healthy, happy, sustainable San Francisco that's great for bicycling. What will it look like, what will it take, and where do we start? Come along on one or all of these rides (see Nov 6 & 13) examining three Priority Bikeways set out by Connecting the City to get us from here to there, by bike. SF Bicycle Coalition recreational rides are free for SFBC members (a $5 donation from non-members is appreciated); rain cancels rides.

Shaping San Francisco Bicycle History Tour: Transit *

Sat., Oct. 23 | 12pm | Meet at CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission at 9th

Discover lost freeways, ghosts of train routes, and a vivid account of how San Franciscans moved around this peninsula through time. Hear about the violent strikes that shaped public transit, the graft and corruption that conquered the Outside Lands. A sliding scale donation of $15-50 is requested to benefit Shaping SF, but pay what you can/will. Info: 415-608-9035

Sunday Streets: Civic Center/Tenderloin

Sun., Oct. 24 | 10am-3pm | Civic Center/Tenderloin, exact location TBD.

Come play in the streets! Sunday Streets provides car-free recreational space for everyone. Get involved and sign up to Volunteer for Sunday Streets. The SFBC will be out in the streets doing outreach and celebrating the car-free space. Are you Outreach Trained and want to volunteer? Email tessa@sfbike.org

SF Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting

Tue., Oct. 26 | 6:30pm | SFBC HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

Everyone's invited! Contact Renee at 431-BIKE x306 or renee@sfbike.org for agenda and details.

SFBC Volunteer Night

Wed., Oct. 27 | 5-8pm | SFBC HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

This twice-monthly SFBC tradition has been happening for as long as we can remember, but newcomers are always welcome. So stop by, snack on tasty treats, chat with fellow cyclists, 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! Questions? Email tessa@sfbike.org or just show up.

SF Bicycle Coalition Treehouse Talk: Taming the Bike Commuter Beast

Thu., Oct. 28 | 6-8pm | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor

Come hear Timbuk2 CEO Mike Wallenfels talk about his 38-mile commute from Novato to San Francisco's Mission District. Mike will share his secrets to bike commuting success that will get you off the fence and on your bike.

SF Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting *

Thu., Oct. 28 | Fourth Thursdays of the Month - 6:30pm, City Hall Room 408 (Polk and Grove Streets)

Come and speak your mind 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 (sfgov.org/bac) to confirm these dates and read the agenda. Contact Bert Hill(sfbac7bert@aol.com), chair of the BAC, to place an issue on the agenda or to request notice of meetings.

SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at the Ferry Building Saturday Farmers Market

Sat., Oct. 30 | 8am-2pm | Harry Bridges Plaza

Pedal to the Ferry Building to fill up your panniers with local bounty and park your bike with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. All 52 weeks a year, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition will be providing complimentary valet bike parking in Harry Bridges Plaza (look for the orange tent)

SF Bicycle Coalition Rec Ride: Halloween Comic Book Tour

Sat., Oct. 30 | Time & Place TBA

San Francisco has a grand tradition of dressing up for Halloween, and an even longer tradition of supporting comic books, from the seminal underground movement in the '60s to the modern Wonder-Con comic book convention. This Rec Ride mashes the two up as it tours the internationally famous SF comic book scene. Costumes and kids strongly encouraged; there will be some hills. Time and meeting place TBA.

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