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THIS WEEK:
Check out some of the great Winterfest art auction items ahead of the big event on November 3. NEWS & UPDATES Tell the Mayor: No More Deaths on SoMa Streets
Ling was the fourth person this year to lose their life while biking on SoMa’s fast moving and deadly streets. In each of these deadly crashes, the rider was hit by a large vehicle. These deadly and serious crashes on SoMa streets are not one off “accidents.” These deaths are preventable and within the power of the City to change immediately. We're holding an on-street Safe SoMa action tomorrow morning (7:30-9:30) at 14th and Folsom. Pedal by and amplify our calls for Safer SoMa Streets and send a letter to the Mayor telling him, “No More Deaths on SoMa Streets!” Last Call: Bikes on BART Final Vote this Thursday
Countdown to Winterfest: Volunteer & Early Bird TicketsWinterfest is less than two weeks away and we need YOU to come be one of the nearly 200 volunteers who help make this incredible event a success. We still have a variety of volunteer roles available, from Beverage Service to Raffle Sales to Game Operator and more! Plus, this year we’re introducing the Mystery Shift. What is it? Sign up and find out! All volunteers get free admission to the event and one complimentary beer token (Mystery Shift volunteers get two). Sign up today! Sponsor of the Week: Thank you to Bay Area Bicycle Law for supporting Winterfest and for their year-round work exclusively handling bicycle accident cases in Northern California. 18th Annual Winterfest Member Party A Safer Columbus AvenueThe second meeting of the Columbus Avenue Project was held this past week with plenty of positive support for widening sidewalks and creating bikeways on Columbus Avenue as part of the city’s improvements to this major business corridor. If you want to support safer and more beautiful streets, come out to our next meeting on Wednesday, October 30 at 6:30PM to be held at Caffe Greco. In the meantime, send an email to Janice Li at janice@sfbike.org if you have any comments on the Columbus Avenue Project!Join us for 2013’s Final Sunday Streets The final Sunday Streets of 2013 will be this Sunday, October 27, in San Francisco’s Richmond district as the neighborhood is transformed into an open space for people to walk, run, skip, jump, bike, and play. We’ll be there will our Freedom from Training Wheels workshop (you can sign up to volunteer here) and of course we’ll have a Service Station offering free air for your tires and signing up new and renewing members. Trained Bicycle Ambassadors can sign up here to volunteer. MEMBERS ONLYNew Member Meet & Greet If you’ve been a member for less than a year, we warmly invite you to come to our New Member Meet & Greet! Get to know some of your SF Bicycle Coalition staff, chat with fellow members and learn more about your friendly SF bike advocacy organization and the different ways you can get involved. We’ll have snacks and drinks, and don’t forget to bring up your bike. We have plenty of in-office parking. Please let us know if you’re coming. VIDEO: Scrapertown
CHAIN OF EVENTSCheck out our online calendar of events. To add your bike event to our calendar, simply email the details to us. Tuesday, October 22 SF Bicycle Coalition Phone Bank 5-8PM | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St, 10th Floor 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. You must be a current or former member to volunteer. Sign up online. SF Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting SF Bicycle Coalition board meetings are open to all. Contact Leah at 431-2453 x306 or leah@sfbike.org for agenda and details.
Wednesday, October 23Safe SoMa Action Station We will be hosting this Safe SoMa outreach action station. Pedal by and show your support for safety improvements in and around the South of Market area, where four people have been killed this year while biking. SF Bicycle Coalition Volunteer Night This twice-monthly 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 bike enthusiasts 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 to the office. No RSVP necessary. Special thanks to Rainbow Grocery for generously providing snacks for our volunteers. New Member Meet & Greet Why hi there! If you’ve been a member for less than a year, we warmly invite you to come to our New Member Meet & Greet. Come join us for a special edition of Volunteer Night! You can chat with fellow members, learn more about your friendly SF bike advocacy organization, and the different ways you can get involved. Don’t forget to bring up your bike. Please RSVP Folsom Complete Street Pilot Project Community Meeting * Come and learn about the pilot project to improve safety along Folsom Street that the City is proposing and that you helped make happen through our Safe SoMa Now! campaign.
Thursday, October 24 SF Bicycle Coalition Service Station Come learn about some of the latest SF Bicycle Coalition efforts for create safer biking conditions in your neighborhood. Our friendly Bicycle Ambassadors will be out on the street, spreading the word and lots of goodwill. Plus, you can join or renew for the discounted rate of $25. Stop by and say hi! Team Jortz Women's Only Rides * New womens only rides around San Francisco to provide a safe space for women who are bike-curious and want to start riding around the City but really want to go with a friend. Free. Ride Details SF Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting * Come and speak up 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 to see schedules and agendas, and contact BAC chair Bert Hill to ask to have an issue on the agenda or to request notice of meetings.
Saturday, October 26 Scraper Bike Workshop & Ride * Join for a hands-on workshop to learn about Scraper Bikes while customizing your bike and showing off your creativity. The workshop will culminate with a group bike ride along the Embarcadero. Registration is open to all ages. Bring your bike, or just come and learn how its done. Event details
Sunday, October 27
The 2nd Annual Weir, Beer & Gear Event * WTB Pro and All Mountain Guru, Mark Weir will lead a no-drop Mountain Bike Ride and WTB team members will lead a road ride at 10AM. Afterwards at 2PM, join for beer and bites plus check out the 2014 collection, enjoy a jumpy house for the kids and hear presentations by local riders. More details Sunday Streets in the Richmond * From 11AM to 4PM, Sunday Streets will be transforming the Richmond into an open space for people to walk, run, skip, jump, bike, and play. The SF Bicycle Coalition will be teaching our Freedom from Training Wheels workshop, and we'll have a Service Station at the event as well offering free air for your tires. Stop by and say hi! (If you're interested in volunteering with Freedom from Training Wheels, sign up here. Trained Bicycle Ambassadors can sign up here to volunteer at our Service Station.) Join the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and make San Francisco great for bicycling
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