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HUGE INCREASE IN SF RIDERSHIP

In February, the City released its 2011 Bicycle Count Report, which confirmed what those of us who bike on the street every day suspected — a huge growth in bicycling ridership! Just how huge? In the last five years, the number of people biking in San Francisco has risen an impressive 71%

These significant increases prove that a relatively small ach year the San Francisco investment of resources in bicycling improvements pays off EMunicipal Transportation Agency conducts a citywide manual hugely in making our city more accessible, affordable, healthier bicycle count to measure bicycle ridership trends in San and cleaner. Imagine what a more robust investment will do! Francisco. This year’s counts were impressive, and showed dra- Thank you for believing in our organization and the work we do. matic increases at nearly all of the 23 counting stations. It is the 12,000+ members of the San Francisco Bicycle Market Street, with its green, protected bikeways completed Coalition who provide the resources and inspiration to make our in 2011, showed one of the greatest growth of ridership: 115 city a great place to live, work, play and, of course, to bike. percent increase from 2006, and a massive 43 percent Now, we look forward to helping the City reach its goal of increase since last year alone. Page and Scott Streets, along 20 percent of trips by bicycle by 2020. To reach that goal, the SF the Wiggle bike route, also had staggering counts. The number Bicycle Coalition has put forward a vision for Connecting the of people biking through this intersection increased 53 percent City with a 100-mile network of inviting, family-friendly bikeways since 2010, and an incredible 180 percent since 2006. Are you connecting neighborhoods, commercial corridors and transit one of the thousands of people who bike these intersections centers. See more about our vision for Connecting the City at every day? ConnectingTheCity.org SPRING 2012 2 >> Thanks to the Dolan Law Firm for supporting Tube Times in 2012 3 TUBE TIMES 139 did assetforthecity, enriching the nent EmBIKEadero. from thosetrialsto buildoutaperma Northbound /Baysideandlearning ing separatedbikespaceonthe the Embarcaderothissummer, pilot Cup todoaseriesofgreattrialson ness theopportunityofAmerica’s of SFandtheMayor’s Officetohar Cup organizers,theSFMTA, thePort Coalition isworkingwithAmerica’s come tomakeitreal.TheSFBicycle the Embarcadero,andtimehas bi-directional Baysidebikewayalong what itwouldtaketomakeagreat “EmBIKEadero” forherstudyof Fellow CarrieNielsencoinedtheterm everyone! great waterfrontbikewayfor and createtheEmBIKEadero,atruly the BayTrail. It’s timetostepitup on bikestothispricelesssegmentof is goingtodrawevenmorepeople summer andnext,theEmbarcadero Cup eventscomingtotheBaythis Pier 15nextsummerandAmerica’s With theExploratoriumrelocatingto Field andtheGoldenGateBridge). Fisherman’s Wharf(andontoCrissy AT&T ParktotheFerryBuildingand is, reachingfromChinaBasinand nificant treasurethiswaterfrontroute Embarcadero youknowwhatamag If you’veeverriddenabikealongthe EmBIKEadero, Ahoy! QUICK RELEASES The EmBIKEadero willbeasplen A fewsummersago,SPURPatri

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know that if we connect the city with Bike Corrals safe, protected crosstown bikeways, Added to City Streets and educate all types of road users Less than two years after the SF how to safely share the road, that we Bicycle Coalition celebrated the first can reach our goal. Thanks to all of on-street bike corral on Valencia our members and stakeholders who Street, there are now 25 corrals all took part in developing our five-year across the city. If you have a busi- plan. Learn more about our Strategic ness that has a lot of biking custom- Plan at sfbike.org/strategicplan. ers and not enough sidewalk parking space, you can ask the City to install Bikes Allowed one in front of your business. Bike YOU’RE in Buildings Corrals are free of charge and a great In March, the Board of Supervisors way for a local business and commer- approved the Employee Bicycle cial area to say, “We love bikes.” Not Access Bill, making it easier than a business owner? Download our flier ever for people to bring their bikes and give one to your favorite cafe, into the workplace. We are honored diner or shop at sfbike.org/corrals. INVITED! to have worked with Supervisor John Avalos and the Building Owners and Managers Association in crafting this 20th Annual Golden Wheel Awards ground-breaking bill. The bill requires owners of commercial buildings to either provide secure bicycle parking Join the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition in an in their buildings or to allow the ten- evening of celebration of the people and projects ants to bring their bicycles into the that are leading the way in linking neighborhoods building. San Francisco now has the strongest bicycle access law in the and setting the stage for San Francisco to become nation! If you’re ready to have secure a world-class bicycling city. bike parking at your office, learn how best to approach your employer at sfbike.org/access. Partners in Innovation: together we are More Sunday Streets! Connecting the City Thanks to the advocacy of the SF Bicycle Coalition and Livable City, this year’s Sunday Streets will include four Mission events. Though we had hoped to have the City move forward with a much more robust program of regular Sunday Streets, we are nonethe- Keynote Speaker: Gil Peñalosa is an international leader in less encouraged that the SFMTA and its partners will be expanding creating great cities and communities through active public the program. We are especially excited to help the City pilot a spaces. Mr. Peñalosa will be sharing his outlook on how we can number of improvements to the program, to make it more sustain- foster healthier urban communities and happier residents through promoting walking and bicycling. able and expandable in the coming years. Our Great Streets

Project surveyed residents in the Inner Sunset and Inner Richmond near one Sunday Streets route. Of survey respondents, 90% said they would like to see more events like Sunday Streets along the June 5, 2012 route, 80% thought they would attend at least once a month, 6-9pm and 50% would attend weekly or every few weeks. Do you want to see expanded Sunday Streets? Follow the campaign at Green Room, War Memorial Building sfbike.org/sundaystreets. 401 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA

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Award winners will be announced in April at sfbike.org/goldenwheel SPRING 2012 4 >> Thanks to the Dolan Law Firm for supporting Tube Times in 2012 BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY THURSDAY, APRIL 12, thousands of San Francisco youth from schools across the city will pedal their way to APRIL 12, 2012 class. San Francisco Bike to School Day is one of the most robust Bike to School Day events in the country — and it’s The San Francisco Bicycle growing every year. In 2009, the event’s inaugural year, over 600 youth and adults joined in the fun. In 2010, over Coalition is thrilled to be a 1,600 people participated. And in 2011, over 2,000 people Family resource for the huge and pedaled in the event! Biking growing number of families who We’re expecting record turnout this year, thanks to the Classes are biking in San Francisco. We growth of the San Francisco Safe Routes to School In response to the love helping families discover the program, which works with children and parents at 11 public schools across the city to encourage more growing number joys of biking together, and children to walk and bike to school. Learn more at of families biking transforming our city into a place sfbiketoschoolday.org. together, we are where everyone ages 8-to-80 feels Read Our New Family Biking Guide proud to offer safe and comfortable riding on on-the-road and our streets. We are excited to announce Family and Community in-class Family the launch of our Family Medicine at University of We offer free on-the-road and Biking Guide, a first-of-its- California at San Francisco Biking Classes. in-class family biking classes that kind guide to family riding, and Acting Assistant This four-part covering everything from Medical Director at the series covers are held throughout the city; pregnancy to riding with Family Health Center, SF co-host Bike to School Day, the babies and toddlers and to General Hospital. everything from biggest youth bike day of the school. If you are thinking riding while about having a family, or are The SF Bicycle Coalition is pregnant to biking year; host Family Day in October already enjoying life with thrilled to offer this ground- in Golden Gate Park; and created small children, but need breaking guide. For too long to school with our comprehensive Family Biking advice on how biking can fit there has been little to no your child. Join us in with your family lifestyle, concrete information about for any or all of Guide. Even if you aren’t a download our free guide at family biking and we hope parent, there are still lots of ways sfbike.org/family. that the Family Biking Guide this series. you can help promote youth and can help you and your loved To sign up for The guide has been ones enjoy more quality time classes, visit family biking, and help instill reviewed by Dr. Diana together on a bike! that love of biking in the next Coffa, MD, the Assistant Download the free guide at sfbike.org/family TUBE TIMES 135 generation of San Franciscans. Professor, sfbike.org/family. 5 Department of WORK BIKE TO May 10, 2012 DAY

Bike to Work Day is the day that many people discover how easy and fun it is to bike in San Francisco. Here are four easy things you can do to celebrate Bike to Work Day with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition:

SPREAD THE WORD! Tell all of your friends and co-workers about the best bicycling day of the year, when thousands of people will try commuting by bicycle 1 for the first time. Hang up this special Bike to Work Day centerfold at your office or local bulletin board.

VOLUNTEER! Hundreds of San Francisco Bicycle Coalition member-volunteers staff dozens of Energizer Stations all over San Francisco on Bike to Work Day to 2 hand out free goodies. Sign up at sfbike.org/btwd.

PEDAL AND WIN! 511.org and the SF Bicycle Coalition challenge you to the Team Bike Challenge, presented by Chipotle. Recruit a team of coworkers or friends to take 3 to the streets for Bike to Work Day and all May-long as part of National Bike Month. Every time your team pedals, you earn points and the chance to win cool prizes! Sign up for the Team Bike Challenge at 511.org.

BE A BIKE BUDDY! Wouldn’t it be awesome if the people who asked you about your bike commute would try it? We’ll be providing tips and tricks for getting 4 started bicycle commuting at facebook.com/sfbike and twitter.com/sfbike (#BikeBuddy). Share with your friends and coworkers so they can give bike commuting a try this year on Bike to Work Day. All you have to do is pass it on! THE SAN FRANCISCO BICYCLE COALITION THANKS THE FOLLOWING LOCAL SPONSORS: SPRING 2012 6 >> Thanks to the Dolan Law Firm for supporting Tube Times in 2012

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BIKE BUDDY TIPS FOR RIDING IN SF

If you’re new to biking in San Francisco, you probably have a lot of questions about pedaling in the city. Don’t worry, we have VOLUNTEER LIKE MATT plenty of people on hand to answer all your questions — from how to safely navigate city streets to how to bike in heels. This year, our Meet Matt Duffy. He’s one Bike Buddy program is online, so you can of our stellar Bike to Work Facebook and tweet your questions or offer Day volunteers. Matt your own tips via social media. To get always takes the day off the Bike Buddy tips rolling, we asked SF Bicycle Coalition staff to share some of their for Bike to Work Day and biking tips with you: spends the day pedaling from one volunteer shift to another. Bike to Work 1. STAYING DRY Day is the biggest biking Fenders are your friends. I keep mine on all year, day of the year, and this and I’m ready for any weather. Also, tuck a plastic bag under your seat, and bring it out on great event only happens rainy days. It keeps you and your seat extra dry. because of the hard work — Abbey Levantini, Operations Assistant of more than 300 San Francisco Bicycle KEEPING YOUR CLOTHES GREASE-FREE Coalition volunteers 2. When you have to carry your bike, carry it on the like Matt. nonchain side. This will keep your clothes grease-free and you looking good. — Marc Caswell, Program Manager How did you get involved in Bike to Work Day? I first got involved with Bike to Work Day with the thought that it was a great way to meet tons of people all at once and share my love of biking and of San 3. USING YOUR HAND SIGNALS Francisco — and I was right! I helped open up the station at the Ferry Building Signal your turns and call out your shots. Simply in the morning. From the beginning we got swamped with people and it was pointing to where you’re headed goes a long awesome! From then on I was hooked and have been volunteering every year way in keeping you and other people safe, and ever since. you’ll make a lot of friends in the bike lanes. — Andy Thornley, Policy Director Why do you look forward to volunteering for Bike to Work Day? I love talking to and meeting new people as well as running in to familiar faces (and bikes) from the past year. I like to hear the stories of the daily commuters 4. NAVIGATING MUNI TRACKS and talk about where bikers ride for fun when they are not on their way to Pedal perpendicular to any rail tracks. Go slowly work. Then I pitch how amazing the Bike Coalition is and tell them that they when riding over a lot of tracks, and if it feels have to sign up! unsafe, pull over and walk your bike on the sidewalk until the streets are track-free. What’s your favorite Bike to Work Day moment? — Kristin Smith, Communications Director When someone, who has no idea of who we are or what we do, comes up to our booth for a free Clif Bar and leaves as a new member! I also love to see commuters in business attire riding their bikes to and from our stations. 5. STAYING OUT OF THE DOOR ZONE Bike Sharrows, the white bikes with the arrows You’ve done so many different volunteer jobs at Bike to Work on the ground, are placed outside of the door Day. What’s your favorite job? zone. Ride right through the middle of the The super early crazy hardcore shift when you run around and pick up the sharrow and you’ll stay safe from any swinging doors. — Frank Chan, Operations Director supplies for your station. It forces you to get up and out before most of the city and you feel like it is all yours for a brief moment! Then you get stoked when you see your Energizer Stations fully stocked and everyone super happy! Want more Bike Buddy tips? Join in on our Facebook and Twitter Bike Buddy discussions. Want to volunteer like Matt? Sign up at sfbike.org/btwd. Already a pro at biking in SF? Send your own SPRING 2012 Bike Buddy tips via facebook.com/sfbike and twitter.com/sfbike (#BikeBuddy). 8 >> Thanks to the Dolan Law Firm for supporting Tube Times in 2012 9 TUBE TIMES 139 information. safety formore See sfbike.org/ for everyone! streets safer making our Join usin locations. dangerous the most behaviors and most dangerous focus onthe prioritized to enforcement is and that paramount, safety is pedestrian work toensure on theroad.We responsibilities rights and users abouttheir and otherroad Muni operators taxi drivers, bicycle riders, courses teach education Our freebicycle city’s streets. respect onour build acultureof is helpingto Bicycle Coalition Francisco The San EDUCATIONAND SAFETY

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RULES OF THE ROAD

Pedestrians Always Have the Right of Way. In the crosswalk or not, bike riders and drivers are required to yield to pedestrians. (CVC 21954 (b))

Stop Behind the Crosswalk. Leave crosswalks MUNI DRIVER TRAINING free and clear for pedestrians. Always stop behind the line. (CVC 21950, 21455)

Stay on the Streets. It’s illegal and unsafe to ride on the sidewalk if you are over the age of 13. (SF Transportation Code Sec. 7.2.12)

ADULT LEARN TO RIDE Go With the Flow. Ride the same direction as traffic. URBAN CYCLING WORKSHOPS Walk your bike on the sidewalk if you find yourself on CLASSES the wrong block of a one-way street. (CVC 21650) Meet Edna Barron. Edna learned to ride a bike last year at one of

our free Adult Learn to Ride Mind the Signs and Lights. Stop at stop signs and classes. obey red lights, just like all other vehicles. (CVC 21200)

In a single day, she went from not knowing how to bike at all to pedaling confidently. Light up the Night! Reflectors and a front white light FAMILY BIKING are required by law. We recommend you use a rear The Adult Learn to Ride classes light as well. (CVC 21201) use the Balance First method to ease in would-be riders.

Bert Hill, who teaches the class, Take the Lane. Whether you’re next to parked cars, or there are hazards in the bike lane, you can take the says the learning curve is different lane and ride outside the door zone. (CVC 21202) for everyone, but most people are pedaling by the end of their first class. Edna was pedaling confidently by the end of her It’s OK to Leave the Bike Lane. If you feel safer outside SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL course, riding in Golden Gate Park. the bike lane, you can ride in other vehicle travel lanes. (CVC 21208) “The moment was amazing,” said Edna. “I wanted to show everyone

from my life and say, Look at me!” Be a Friend to Disabled Neighbors. Sometimes people with disabilities need access to the curb. Paratransit Find out more about classes at carriers (including taxis) may have to enter the sfbike.org/edu bikeway to drop them off. Be a good neighbor and give them room. (SFMTA Policy) SPRING 2012 10 >> Thanks to the Dolan Law Firm for supporting Tube Times in 2012 11 TUBE TIMES 139 to peopledriving,bikingor spring, passingoutinformation out onJFKDriveregularlythis The SFBicycleCoalitionwillbe project. meetings tocreatethefinal ings andattendedcommunity support, spokeupatpublichear members whowrotelettersof hundreds ofSFBicycleCoalition A specialthanksgoesouttothe people ofallagesandabilities. a much-improvedroutefor Francisco, JFKDriveisbecoming thinking aboutbikingmoreinSan Whether you’readailyrider, or moving trafficbyparkedcars. a bikewaythatisseparatedfrom kind inSanFrancisco—offering This bikewayisthefirstofits Street. Transverse DriveandStanyan on JFKDrive,between are outstripingthenewbikeway As ofpresstime,SFMTA crews protected bikeway. San Francisco’s firstparking- for biking,withtheadditionof a safer, morecomfortablespace Golden GateParkwillbeenjoying weekend ridersandvisitorsto Thousands ofdailycommuters, Bikeway inSanFrancisco First Parking-Protected buffer zone. curb, alongthe away fromthe bikeway and Park outsidethe PARK Protected Bikeway How To UsetheParking- passing bikes. Watch for your car. zone toaccess Use thebuffer LOAD

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etting from the Bay to the Beach by bike We need your help to get this important features a growing separated bikeway on project on the ground. To find out how Market Street (full of skyrocketing numbers of people on bikes), a calm zigzag through the Wiggle past you can help, visit sfbike.org/fell. Gtree-lined streets and neighborhood businesses, and a multi-use path in the Panhandle and on to JFK Drive. In the middle are Fell and Oak streets between Scott and Baker streets — a huge safety concern and gap in what is fast-becoming a bikeway that is safe and comfortable for everyone from 8-years-old to 80-years-old.

The SF Bicycle Coalition is urging the city to devote resources to get a separated bikeway on the ground on these three blocks of Fell and Oak streets this year. Visit sfbike.org/fell to find out how you can build upon decades of work and add your voice to bring this essential safety project forward. SF Bicycle Coalition members have sent hundreds of emails to Mayor Lee describing what it’s like to have to bike through this area daily — your story mat- ters and we are asking you to send yours today.

We don’t think it should take two years to get safety projects like this one on the ground. The SF Bicycle Coalition wants to see the L City meet its goal of 20 percent of trips by bike in 2020; we want to see projects that neighbors have been asking for like separated bikeways along the Panhandle to ease growing tension of a narrow pathway, traffic calming to Scott Street and more green- ery and pedestrian safety measures on the Wiggle. We want to see all these neighbor-supported ideas happen soon and you can

help urge the city to devote resources to make it happen. See SPRING 2012 sfbike.org/fell and send your email today. 12 >> Thanks to the Dolan Law Firm for supporting Tube Times in 2012 13 TUBE TIMES 139 information. Raincancelsrides. [email protected] formore 415-431-2453 (BIKE)oremail noted,call Unless otherwise non-members isappreciated.) noted. (A$5donationfrom for membersunlessotherwise and recreationalridesarefree Coalition’s culturalhistorytours The SanFranciscoBicycle year and we hope you will join us for year andwehopeyouwilljoinusfor high schoolcampusesparticipatedlast youth andadultsat40pre-Kthrough to SchoolDayisApril12!Over2,000 The fourthannualSanFranciscoBike Sports Basement,1590BryantSt. THU., APRIL19| REI, 840BrannanSt. TUE., APRIL3| AND FIXAFLAT WORKSHOPS HOW TOBIKEANYWHERE Events mega-bicycle commuting in time to mega-bicycle commuting intimeto Coalition andgettips andtricksfor Mingle co-hostedby theSFBicycle between. Cometo thisSF2GMeet& to MountainView, andallpartsin from SanFranciscodownthepeninsula cyclists intheBayAreathatcommutes started? MeettheSF2G,agroupof the SouthBay, butnotsurehowtoget Dreamed ofbicyclingyourcommuteto commute downthepeninsula? Do youliveinSanFranciscoand 21st Amendment,563SecondSt. MON., APRIL23| SF2G MEET&MINGLE 2012. Infoatsfbiketoschoolday.org. THU., APRIL12| BIKE TOSCHOOLDAY RSVP. more! [email protected] how tosignupnewmembersand a must!Learnwaystoengagepeople, Service Stations?Thenthistrainingis festivals andSFBicycleCoalition Work Dayorotherevents likeraces, Interested involunteeringonBiketo Sports Basement,1590BryantSt. 10th Floor Bicycle CoalitionHQ,833MarketSt., 7:30pm TUE., APRIL5,24&30| AMBASSADOR TRAINING SF BICYCLECOALITION to have. tire and safelybybikehowtofixaflat best waytogetaroundtownquickly SF BicycleCoalitionwillshowyouthe Just intimeforBiketoWork Day, the — the best bike maintenance skill thebestbikemaintenanceskill JUNE19|

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Rides Ride from the Redwoods THE PRESIDIO: We’ll stop longer at a few for BACK THROUGH THE GATES refreshments and a chat with the to San Francisco SAT., APRIL 7 | 10am-1pm | Meet at parklet host. Expect a two to three Mountain Lake Park, near the 11th hour ride, longer if we’re having fun September 9-13, 2012 Avenue entrance and the weather is nice. Email Navigate the Presidio’s back roads and [email protected] to suggest a see the major changes to the natural parklet stop. and historical resources of our national park. Points of interest will include the SOUTH OF CESAR RIDE new pavilion and overlook built to mark SUN., APRIL 29 | 11am | Meet at the 75th Anniversary of the Golden corner of 24th and Valencia streets Gate Bridge and the re-emerging This ride will explore a big slice of the aquatic ecosystem at El Polin Spring. city that you’ve probably never seen Ends with a picnic, so please bring your before, south of the Mission District own beverage and food to share. and Bernal Heights. The ride will Information: Dale Danley, introduce you to diverse the [email protected] neighborhoods, cultures, parks and vistas hidden away in San Francisco’s BIRDING BY BIKE little known southern side and climb a SUN., APRIL 8 | Meet at 8:45am; 9am few hills along the way. departure | Meet at Velo Rouge Cafe 3rd Annual Climate Ride at the northeast corner of Arguello FAIRFAX FORAY Boulevard and McAllister Street SAT., JUNE 9 | Meet in front of the Ride with the SF Bicycle Coalition. Join Annie and David Armstrong for the Ferry Building Join our team today! ever-popular Birding by Bike Rec Ride. Get out of town on your bike! The David is an amateur ornithologist who Fairfax Foray is a free-wheeling bicycle Space is Limited. has been birding and leading trips in adventure from San Francisco, over the city for the last 12 years. The ride the Golden Gate Bridge and into Marin. ClimateRide.org goes through Golden Gate Park and Led by the San Francisco Bicycle around Lake Merced, with a few other Coalition and Board Member David stops in between, looking for residents Baker, this day trip fundraiser for the and migrating species, following mainly SF Bicycle Coalition cruises up the bike routes. Please bring water and a coast and offers a great change of snack and don’t forget binoculars! scenery at a relaxed pace. A perfect Questions? Email Annie at jaunt for those looking for their first [email protected], or call ambitious bike ride — you can do it! BIKE FROM WORK (415) 889-0109 (day of ride only). And Marin will be forever within your reach as a cycling destination! See CITY COLLEGE & SF STATE sfbike.org/chain for updated SUN., APRIL 8 | 10:30am | Meet at information and how to RSVP. 24th & Valencia streets Want to ride your bike to City College or SAN FRANCISCO GAY PRIDE FREEDOM San Francisco State? Join us on this RIDE AND LGBTQ HISTORY BIKE TOUR popular ride and learn the quickest and SAT., JUNE 23 | Meet 12:45pm, roll safest routes to these two campuses. out 1-4pm | Meet at base of Cupid’s Practice your ride before Bike to School Arrow (Embarcadero and Folsom) Day on April 12! Celebrate Pride weekend with a 10-mile bicycle ride through San Come by and MAY 10, CONNECTING THE CITY RIDES: Francisco’s LGBTQ history. Visit sites 2012 AMERICA’S CUP AND THE BAY and neighborhoods of historic and bring a friend! TRAIL BIKEWAY cultural significance in making San NORTH TOUR: SAT., APRIL 14 & Francisco “America’s Gayest City.” • DJ’s MAY 26 | SOUTH TOUR: SAT., MAY The ride begins at the Embarcadero 5 & JUNE 16 | 10am-12pm | meet at and pedals through North Beach, Polk • Fabulous raffle prizes Pier 14, Embarcadero at Mission St. Gulch, Civic Center, Tenderloin, SOMA, America’s Cup 34 races are coming to Valencia Corridor and the Castro. Come • 4 Tasting stations sponsored by San Francisco Bay this summer and out... and celebrate the historic next, together with hundreds of accomplishments and cultural Whole Foods thousands of visitors and spectators. contributions of the LGBTQ community • Photo booth by Orange Photography Bicycle transportation will be a key to San Francisco! element in the success of the AC34 • Complimentary valet bicycle parking events, and the Bay Trail Bikeway will SAN FRANCISCO BICYCLE COALITION be the backbone of bicycle access for RIDES PRIDE PARADE all. Come ride the Bay Trail and learn SUN., JUNE 26 | Time TBD what is planned to lift this key There’s a lot of byke pride in the ranks $5 for SF Bicycle Coalition members Connecting the City route to a top-notch of the SF Bicycle Coalition, and we let biking experience for everyone, and it shine big and bright for San $10 for non-members how you can help the SF Bicycle Francisco’s LGBT Pride parade. Join (join at the door and get in free). Coalition get it done. other fun and festive SF Bicycle Coalition members for one of the most Ages 21+ PARKLET TOUR thrilling rides you’ll ever experience SAT., APRIL 21 | 12-3pm | Meet at down Market Street, before an audi- FOR MORE DETAILS, SEE sfbike.org/btwd Farley’s Cafe on 18th Street ence of half a million. This event is San Francisco now sports over 20 open to all current members. To regis- parklets, hosted by a variety of ter, email [email protected]. businesses — from cafes and pizza parlors to bike shops and art galleries. 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