Dear Kevin,
Your SF Bicycle Coalition membership is current through 12/14/2014. Thank you for being a member! THIS WEEK:
Biggest and Best Bike to Work Day Ever!
 This year was the 20th Anniversary of Bike to Work Day and San Francisco celebrated it in style! Enormous thanks to the 200 Bicycle Ambassadors, bag stuffers, equipment schleppers and behind-the-scenes helpers who made this year’s Bike to Work Day the biggest and best yet! Here are just a few of the highlights from the biggest bike day of the last two decades:
- Bikes Accounted for 76% of Market Street traffic! Manual bike counts by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency at Market Street and Van Ness Avenue showed that bikes accounted for 76% of all eastbound traffic between 8:30 and 9:30AM. This year’s counts showed what we see every day on our streets: More and more people are discovering the joy and convenience of biking in our city.
- City Leaders Committed to Bike Improvements: The message was loud and clear at Bike to Work Day: City leaders want to connect the city with more physically-protected bikeways to make our streets more inviting for the growing number of people biking in San Francisco, as well as making the streets more predictable for all road users. From fixing the Hairball, to combatting double parking, City leaders made commitments for better biking in the near future.
- Lower Polk Street Bikeway Unveiled: The Bike to Work Day celebrations got a jump-start this year, thanks to the unveiling of the new Polk Street contraflow bikeway. Lower Polk Street’s physically-protected bikeway exemplifies a design that welcomes people of all ages to bike on it, from an 8-year-old kid to her 80-year-old grandmother. Though only three blocks, this bikeway provides a crucial connector for the thousands of people pedaling between bustling Market Street and the business corridor on Polk Street.
- Welcome New SF Bicycle Coalition Members: Thanks to our incredible Bicycle Ambassadors, we signed up hundreds of new SF Bicycle Coalition members on Bike to Work Day. Members are the backbone of our organization, providing the funding, people power, ideas and clout necessary to achieve our mission. Thank you to everyone who joined or renewed for adding your voice to our call for better bicycling conditions. Your membership helps to ensure that we have the resources to win protected bikeways on key streets like Polk, Market, 2nd and more! If you missed us on Bike to Work Day, you can join or renew online at sfbike.org/join
Keep Up the Momentum for Bike Month
 Bike to Work Day may be over, but the bike fun continues all month long! May is Bike Month and we’ve packed the calendar with over 80 bike-tastic events. From rec rides for the spandex cycling crew to bike talks to add new wrinkles to your brain to rides and classes for new riders, we have something for everyone.
Here’s just a sampling of events this week: - Volunteer Night: Get to know your fellow bicyclists and help keep our advocacy wheels spinning. Pop on by the SF Bicycle Coalition, 833 Market Street, and lend a hand, eat some snacks and socialize. Wednesday, May 14, 5-8PM.
- Treehouse Talk: How to Win Your Arguments About Bike Lanes: Ever feel put on the spot to speak for everyone who rides a bike? Join Aaron Bialick, editor of Streetsblog SF, for a discussion about the way we talk about bicycling, and why it’s as important as making the most convincing points. Thursday, May 15, 6:30-7:30PM.
- Bike Bayview Neighborhood Commute: Join your neighbors for a 3rd Friday bike commute from the Bayview. Meet new people and make your commute a little more fun! All skill levels welcome. Split off at 16th St to either head toward Civic Center via 7th St or toward the Embarcadero via AT&T Park. Friday, May 16, 7:45AM.
Rainbow Grocery Discount Back in June! We are thrilled to share that in the month of June, Rainbow Grocery Cooperative, Inc. will bring back their discount for SF Bicycle Coalition members! Rainbow discontinued their discount program two years ago, but they’ve continued to be supporters of our advocacy work, providing the food for monthly volunteer nights and at outreach events throughout the city.
During the month of June, SF Bicycle Coalition members will get a special 10% discount off all grocery purchases. To take advantage of this deal, you must arrive by bike and present your current SF Bicycle Coalition membership card and ID. Discount is valid Monday through Friday from June 2-30.
Join or Renew your membership today to take advantage of this discount!
Vision Zero Gains Momentum
 We are pleased to report that Vision Zero -- the goal of reaching zero traffic fatalities by 2024, championed by the SF Bicycle Coalition, Walk SF and our partner organizations -- is gaining momentum. Last week, both the SF Public Health Commission & the SF Police Commission unanimously endorsed strong Vision Zero policies. The list of city decision-makers now officially supporting Vision Zero also includes the Mayor, Board of Supervisors, SF Municipal Transportation Authority, Department of Public works and others.
Unfortunately, new data released by the SFPD shows that while citations are up and collisions are down, the increase in citations is not in keeping with the SFPD’s commitment to “Focus on the Five,” a data-driven policy of using limited enforcement for the most dangerous behaviors at the most dangerous intersections.
In fact, the largest increase in citations is of people walking (350%) and biking (191%). Meanwhile, the increase of total citations on the Focus on the Five (the five most dangerous behaviors as defined by SFPD collision data) only showed a 3% increase – from 22% - 25% of all citations.
To stay up to date and help on our enforcement work and Vision Zero, sign up for the campaign here.
Welcome Tyler, New Policy Director  We’re excited to welcome Tyler Frisbee as our new Policy Director. Tyler comes to the SF Bicycle Coalition with a wealth of experience in transportation policy. For the last five years, Tyler worked as an aide to Congressman Earl Blumenauer and serving as Congress’s main bike advocate. Previous to that she worked at 1,000 Friends of Oregon and founded a nonprofit, Vote Clamantis, to engage college students in the presidential primary process. She now lives in San Francisco’s Lower Haight, and when she’s not biking can be found hiking, attempting to grow tomato plants and baking.
SF Safe Routes to School is Hiring!
Building on the success of our largest ever Bike and Roll to School Week (66 schools and 3,000+ participants!), the Safe Routes to Schools program is expanding. The SF Safe Routes to School Partnership is seeking two seasoned organizers to increase the number of families walking and biking to school. Positions will reside at Walk San Francisco and San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. Hours: Full-time, flexible. For more information, download the job description (PDF). Application deadline is Friday, May 30, 2014.
Welcome New Discount Partner: Emazing Bicycles
We’re excited to announce Emazing Bicycles as our newest discount partner. Their electric bicycles feature lightweight aluminium frames and can be found at Ocean Cyclery, the Electric Bicycle Superstore and online. SF Bicycle Coalition members will receive an exclusive 10% off the Emazing Daedalus 72pd and Daedalus 72pv electric bicycles.
Check out Emazing Bicycles and more than 65 other businesses offering members a special discount all over town!
Thanks for Making Bicycling Even Greener This Year
A special shout out to Recology Sunset Scavenger/Golden Gate for helping make this the greenest Bike to Work Day yet by providing trash, recycling and composting bins to each of our 26 Energizer Stations. Download these tips from Recology to reduce your carbon footprint.
Video: Pedals to Produce: Urban Agriculture Tour
 May is Bike Month and dozens of San Francisco Bicycle Coalition members, volunteers and interns have joined us in organizing great bike events throughout the month of May. Here’s a short and sweet video of our amazing intern Molly’s urban agriculture ride. Sign up for more Bike Month social rides here.
CHAIN OF EVENTS
Check out our online calendar of events. To add your bike event to our calendar, simply email the details to us. Tuesday, May 13
Intro to Urban Bicycling Workshop
6:00-7:00 PM | Sports Basement - Bryant St, 1590 Bryant Street
Has it been a long time since you’ve been on a bike or are you new to riding in the city? Come learn the basics at our Intro to Urban Bicycling Workshop. Great for all ages looking to ride more! The course is a one-hour presentation covering the most basics of how to pick the right bike for everyday riding in SF, the rules of the road, and route planning. This course is a great introduction for people who are considering bicycling, or looking to brush up on skills. 
Wednesday, May 14
Designing and Planning for a Car-less City*
12:30-1:30PM | SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street 94105-4015
The car as we know it could be gone within the next few decades. The prospect of driverless taxis, increased ridesharing and other new kinds of mobility is forcing us to rethink how our streets and cities function. Learn what a car-less future might look like and what it means for planners and urban designers.
- Gerry Tierney / Perkins+Will
- Elliot Martin / UC Berkeley Transportation Sustainability Research Center
Free to SPUR members, $10 non-members. Okay to bring lunch
Register Online
Volunteer Night
5-8PM | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market Street
This 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 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! Special thanks to Rainbow Grocery for generously providing snacks for our volunteers. No RSVP necessary.
Visit sfbike.org/volunteer for more information!
Butterlap*
7-10PM | San Francisco Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Bldg
Butterlap is a weekly bike ride and a hidden secret of San Francisco. It happens every Wednesday at 7pm. The ride starts in front of the Ferry Building, follows the northern coast and ends at a bar in the Mission (What’s better than that?). There are stops to rest and good for all rider levels. However, it is an exercise ride, so be prepared to sweat! There are two major climbs and three major descents.
This ride is absolutely beautiful, seeing the sunset over the Golden Gate bridge is indescribable. Usually there is a group of 10-15 people, more if the weather is good. Bringing a bike with gears, gloves, a coat, lights and water is suggested.
Note: The ride typically ends at Bender’s Bar in the Mission please remember to bring a lock.
www.butterlap.com
Thursday, May 15
Treehouse Talk: How to Win Your Arguments About Bike Lanes
6:30-7:30PM | SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market Street
Ever feel put on the spot to speak for everyone who rides a bike? Join Aaron Bialick, editor of Streetsblog SF, for a discussion about the way we talk about bicycling, and why it’s as important as making the most convincing points.  Friday, May 16
SF Cycling Club Coffee Ride*
6-7:15 AM | Panhandle East End, Fell and Baker.
Take a spin before the weekends riding and racing activities. Come learn more about the SF Cycling Club on this weekly social ride that ends at Rapha Cycle Club for great coffee.
Route Details.
facebook.com/sfcyclingclub
SF2G Friday Friendly Frolics*
6:30--9:45AM | Ritual Coffee Roasters, 1026 Valencia Street
Ready to try out your first SF2G ride? It’s a loosely organized and tightly knit group of cyclists in the Bay Area that commute from San Francisco down the Peninsula to Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and all parts in-between. Want to make sure you get there in one piece and without getting lost? Join us for one of our weekly no-drop Friendly Frolic rides during Bike Month!
These no-rider-left-behind rides are casual, take the Bayway route, about 15mph, but slower as-needed; no one gets dropped! 30-40 miles, some hills
Free
Bike Bayview Neighborhood Commute*
7:45-9AM | Mendell Plaza, Palou at 3rd St
Join your neighbors for a 3rd Friday bike commute from the Bayview. Meet new people and make your commute a little more fun! All skill levels welcome. Split off at 16th St to either head toward Civic Center via 7th St or toward the Embarcadero via AT&T Park.
Meets at 7:45AM, departs at 8AM.
5-10 miles, mostly flat Saturday, May 17
Climate Ride*
May 17-20 | San Francisco – Sacramento
Climate Ride Wine Country 2014 is an exciting 4-day cycling adventure that begins in San Francisco, heads north up the coast and through Wine Country to California’s Capitol in Sacramento. Climate Ride California is more than a bike trip – it’s an inspiring journey with like-minded people who are united by their passion for sustainability, renewable energy, and bicycles – the ultimate carbon-free form of transportation.
Event Details & Registration.
Paradise Loop
8AM-1PM | Academy of Science, Golden Gate Park
This ride will be the clock-wise loop of the Marin’s classic “”Paradise Loop”” ride. It is targeted for beginner and intermediate riders. Please double check and make sure your bicycle is in good working order prior to the ride.
35-40 miles, some hills
Ages 18+
Free to SF Bicycle Coalition Members, $10 suggested donation for non-members
Pedal Inn Bike Camping Weekender to Half Moon Bay*
10:30AM-6PM | Swell Bicycles, 4002 Irving St
Love camping? Love biking? You might be surprised how easy and freeing it is to bring them together for the ideal weekend getaway. Ride with Nick & Lindy of Pedal Inn + the Swell Bicycles crew for a guided overnight adventure to the iconic Half Moon Bay State Beach. Bike camping bike site fee is $7/person at HMB SB. Ages 18+, 28 miles each way. No drops, and enough stops to enjoy the scenery, have coffee and more.
May 10th info session & social hour @ Swell Bicycles, 6:30-9PM. More info on what to expect on the ride.
This ride is free to SF Bicycle Coalition Members, $10 suggested donation for non-members. RSVP here.
Medusa's Revenge - An Alleycat to Raise the Kraken*
11AM-5PM | Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St
A fun, alleycat style scavenger hunt based on Greek Mythology. Runs throughout SF. This race is for FUN. More Adventuring / Exploring than 12lb bikes / PowerTaps.
Entry – $10 total in One$ (Spoke Cards / Logistics / Refreshments)
Proceeds after expenses will go to BAD RAP.
For more information.
Bike East Bay's Session Fest*
12-4:30PM | Jack London Square, 2 Broadway, Oakland, CA
A festival devoted to session beers (flavorful, craft beers 5.0% ABV or under) with dozens of craft breweries showcasing their sessionable offerings. Just one short ferry ride from San Francisco.
There’s no better way to end a bike ride than with a cool session beer. Drake’s Brewing Co. is throwing a festival at Jack London Square to celebrate the session beer, and breweries from all around the Bay Area are joining in on the fun. All proceeds will help fund Bike East Bay’s work to make your East Bay bike rides better.
Get Tickets
Revolights and Timbuk2 Midnight Mystery Ride*
11:55PM - 2:30AM | Location announced at 2PM on Saturday
It’s kind of a flash mob in that dozens of total strangers converge at a location (announced the day of the ride). We are an adhoc group of anyone dastardly enough to show up for the midnight ride. 12 months out of the year, we meet up at midnight then follow the leader to a secret mystery location. In keeping with the spirit of a great mystery, the location is secret and won’t be announced until 2pm on May 17th.
5-10 miles, mostly flat
Free to all
More information here.
Sunday, May 18
Tour de Marin*
8AM-3PM | Whole Foods Market, 340 3rd Street, San Rafael, CA
Join the Marin County Bicycle Coalition in its 15th Anniversary year on the Tour de Marin! This beautiful West Marin road ride is a fundraiser for MCBC to continue making Marin the most enjoyable place to ride – we look forward to your participation. There will be lots of food along the ride, including fine gourmet cuisine from Marin artisan cheese and other local producers! All ride levels welcome, no one is left behind. The ride will be well supported, with ride leaders, sweepers, course marshals and SAG (support and gear) wagon courtesy of Mike’s Bikes. And there will be plenty of great wholesome food and drink to sample at the post-ride party in the Whole Foods Market parking lot!
www.marinbike.org/Events/TourDeMarin/
Sports Basement Group Ride*
8:45AM-11:45AM | Sports Basement - Presidio, 610 Old Mason St
Join the Sports Basement Sunday Riders Club every Sunday for a “beginnermediate”-level group bike ride over the Golden Gate Bridge into Marin County. Routes range from about 30 to 45 miles and average somewhere between 13 and 15 mph on the flats. We wait at the tops of hills and the ride is no-drop with a sweep rider at the back. See you on Sunday!
Cycling Crissy, Pedaling Presidio
1-3PM | Crissy Field Beach Hut, 1199 East Beach
Two rides in one! The warm-up is a flat 2 miles around Crissy Field, where Ranger James will storytell and say farewell to DiSuvero sculptures. Then the more energetic can continue on a 3 mile loop around the Presidio, climbing to some new paths and bike lanes. Safe and nature-rich riding. Children over 12 and beginner cyclists are welcome. Helmet required.
Meet Ranger James Osborne at the Beach Hut, Crissy Field at 1199 East Beach, Presidio. Reservations required; call 561-4323.
Sunday, May 19
Celebrate Bike Month with BloomThat: Flowers by Bike Week
May 19-23 | Citywide
Celebrate Bike Month and the success of the 20th Anniversary of Bike to Work Day! Send flowers via bike to your friends and loved ones with BloomThat this week. Use promo code SFBIKE20 and receive 20% off a beautifully curated bouquet that will make you look good and the person receiving the flowers feel great… delivered fast! Simple flowers, right away.
Transportation 2030: District 11 Open House
10AM-2PM | K.C. Jones Playground at Bayview Park, 3rd Street and Armstrong Avenue
Join Supervisor John Avalos to learn more about Transportation 2030, a strategic infrastructure investment program proposed for November’s general election ballot. Transportation 2030 will invest in better roads, improved transit and safer streets throughout San Francisco, making it faster, safer and easier to get around. Representatives of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and San Francisco Public Works will host the open houses, which will include a presentation and plenty of time to ask questions. Speak up for how investment in biking infrastructure will improve the safety and convenience of getting around by bicycle.
SF Bicycle Coalition Phone Bank
5-8PM | Rincon Park at Cupid's Span, off Embarcadero between Folsom & Howard Streets
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.
More info at sfbike.org/get-involved/volunteer
Night with the Archivist – Bicycling*
5-6PM | California Historical Society, 678 Mission Street
Join our staff archivists for a special peek into the CHS collection. May is National Bike Month and to celebrate, materials on bicycling and California bicycling clubs will be pulled from the collection for this one night only viewing. View colorful and creative flyers, postcards, advertisements, maps of bicycle routes, and historic photos on cycling California.
Transportation 2030: District 6 Open House*
6-7:30PM | South of Market Recreation Center, 270 6th Street
Join Supervisor Jane Kim to learn more about Transportation 2030, a strategic infrastructure investment program proposed for November’s general election ballot. Transportation 2030 will invest in better roads, improved transit and safer streets throughout San Francisco, making it faster, safer and easier to get around. Representatives of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and San Francisco Public Works will host the open houses, which will include a presentation and plenty of time to ask questions. Speak up for how investment in biking infrastructure will improve the safety and convenience of getting around by bicycle.
Basic Bike Maintenance Clinic
6:30-7:30PM | Sports Basement Bryant, 1590 Bryant St
Sport Basement’s full-service bike shop hosts a bi-monthly basic bike-adjustment clinic. The rock star mechanics will walk you through basic bike repairs and adjustments. Meets the first and third Tuesday of every month.
(Events not sponsored by the SF Bicycle Coalition are marked with an *)
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