Dear Kevin,
Your SF Bicycle Coalition membership is current through 12/14/2014. Thank you for being a member!
Tour de Fat is This Saturday!
If dressing wacky, riding bikes, listening to bands, drinking beer AND supporting bike advocacy are things you like, then don’t miss the most FUN fundraiser around. Tour de Fat is coming back to town this Saturday! Here are the details you need to know to plan out your bike-tastic day. Bike Parade at 11AM (Registration starts at 10AM)
Come dressed up for a fun group ride in the park with SF Bike Party! Group Ride to Tour de Fat!
Lots of people pedal into town for Tour de Fat. If you’re going to be coming into SF from on Caltrain, join the San Jose Bike Party's ride! Afternoon Ballyhoo from 12-5PM
Two parts bike rodeo and one part circus, there will be fire-jumping bike acts, cycling games and music headliner, Reggie Watts.
Help spread the word! All of the proceeds from your beer and merchandise at Tour de Fat goes to making San Francisco a better place to bike! Tell us you’re coming, and invite your friends on the Tour de Fat Facebook page.
A Free Beer for all New and Renewing Members!
All new and renewing members between September 1 and 13 get a free beer token at Tour de Fat! If you join or renew your membership online or at the event, you can pick up your token at the orange SF Bicycle Coalition tent.* Already a member? Get a friend to join at the event and get a beer token for you both! *To participate in this promotion you must be 21+ by September 13, 2014. Volunteer for the Big Event
Come raise tents, pour beer, sell merch, park bikes and be a part of an over the top and hilarious celebration of all things bike! All volunteers receive a free Tour de Fat 2014 t-shirt and a free drink token (in addition to our boundless gratitude, of course). Sign up to volunteer while there's still time! Can’t make the big event but still want to help out? Sign up to put up posters all over town! You must be a member to volunteer.
 We're Hiring: Executive Director
Last month, Leah Shahum, our Executive Director, wrote a special Biker Bulletin sharing with our members that after 17 years with the organization she will be stepping down at the end of the year to pursue new adventures, including international research into Vision Zero. Thanks to you, the SF Bicycle Coalition is in terrific shape, and the search has begun for our next leader. We are looking for a strong, passionate leader who can take our successful organization to the next level. The ideal person is a tenacious advocate, an effective leader and a creative problem solver with a passion for our mission and an innate ability to connect personally with our diverse and active membership base. See the full job description here, and share it widely. We're also hiring fall interns for Bicycle Advocacy, Safe Routes to School, Membership and more. Check out the position descriptions and send them along to the up-and-coming bicycle advocates in your life (or apply yourself!).
Bike the Vote: YES ON A, YES ON B, NO ON L
 In addition to the Supervisor races this year, there are three important transportation-related ballot measures the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition will be taking a stance on this year. Proposition A, Proposition B and Proposition L present stark contrasts for our city’s future, and the November elections will give voters a chance to weigh in on whether they want to move our transportation system forwards or backwards. In order to keep our city rolling forward, the SF Bicycle Coalition is proud to endorse a Yes on A, Yes on B and staunch No on L! Read more about the measures and take action here.
Bay Trail at Battery East is Open! One of the most popular destinations now has even better access for bikes. Thanks to the National Park Service and Parks Conservancy, the final piece of the Bay Trail at Battery East opened last week. While the beautiful path was completed a couple years ago to connect Crissy Field to Golden Gate Bridge, the approach onto the bridge continued to be closed for further improvements. Now bicycles can get onto both the eastern and western paths directly to make your ride up to Marin County better than ever. Learn more about the project at the Parks Conservancy site here.
Welcome Libby, Our New Volunteer Coordinator We’re thrilled to welcome Libby Nachman to the staff as our new Volunteer Coordinator! Prior to joining the staff, Libby served as a Bicycle Advocacy intern here, as well as an intern in Communications at SPUR. She comes to San Francisco from the Midwest by way of South America, where she volunteered on various sustainability-oriented projects and strengthened her now-fluent Spanish-speaking skills. Back in Minneapolis, Libby led teams of volunteers in Carleton College’s Kids for Conservation program and worked as an on-campus Sustainability Assistant. She’s very excited to join our Program Director Margaret in working with our amazing volunteer community. In addition to exploring new bike routes around San Francisco, Libby also loves experimenting in the kitchen and participating in synchronized swimming. Say hi at libby@sfbike.org! Video: Reggie Watts' Ted Talk  Reggie Watts is headlining Tour de Fat this weekend, and we can’t wait to see this extraordinary performer in action! From mastering beat boxing to soul to funk to comedy, Watts is one of the most creative performers of the day. And we get to see him for free at Tour de Fat this weekend — did we mention that yet? Check out Reggie Watts’ Ted Talk and get excited for Saturday!
CHAIN OF EVENTS
Check out our online calendar of events. To add your bike event to our calendar, simply submit it here. Tuesday, September 9
SF Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting
6:30-8:30 PM SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St., 10th Floor
SF Bicycle Coalition Members are invited to attend Board meetings. For more details on the Board, visit sfbike.org/board.
Intermediate Bike Maintenance at Sports Basement Bryant
6:30-7:30PM Sports Basement, 1590 Bryant St.
For those who already know how to change a flat, the Intermediate Bike Maintenance Clinic will cover topics such as brake, derailleur and headset adjustments; how to keep your drive train clean and running smoothly; and other topics such as how to wrap your handlebars. The mechanic on staff will also field any specific questions that you may have. Meets the second Tuesday of every month. Free snacks and drinks provided.
Wednesday, September 10
Volunteer Night
5-8 PM SF Bicycle Coalition HQ, 833 Market St., 10th Floor
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.
A.C.T. Bike to Theater Night: Old Hats*
7-10PM ACT Theater, 405 Geary St.
Come out to the first A.C.T. Bike to Theater night of the season! Join us for a preshow happy hour from 7-8 p.m. at A.C.T.’s Sky Bar (inside the Geary Theater) for complimentary beer and snacks. Patrons who bike to the theater receive a special discount on tickets. As always, your San Francisco Bicycle Coalition will be providing complimentary valet bicycle parking. Come park your bike with us or, better yet, volunteer! Friday, September 12
ARTCRANK*
5-10PM SOMArts, 934 Brannan St.
ARTCRANK SFO 2014 will feature hand-made, bike-inspired posters created by Bay Area artists. Admission is free. Free valet bicycle parking! Saturday, September 13
Traffic Skills 101-2: On-Road Workshop
10AM-4PM Park Police Station, 1899 Waller St.
Practice what you learned in the Traffic Skills 101-1. This on-bicycle class follows a comfortable progression onto city streets, beginning with a short review of the lessons from the 101-1 course. This is the follow-up class to the the Traffic Skills 101-1 course.
New Belgium's Tour de Fat
10AM-5PM Lindley Meadow, Golden Gate Park, 1000 John F. Kennedy Dr.
New Belgium’s Tour de Fat’s bikes, costumes, music and philanthropy is coming back! It’s part of a ten-city tour hosted by New Belgium Brewing and all of the money raised during the day goes directly to the SF Bicycle Coalition and the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council.
Ride to Tour de Fat with San Jose Bike Party
10AM-12:30PM San Jose Caltrain
Party on your way to Tour de Fat! Meet up with the San Jose Bike Party in the Southern Bike car on Caltrain. The route captains will lead a fun convoy through SF, ending at Tour de Fat for an afternoon of entertainment and refreshing New Belgium brews!
The Hilly Harvest Bike n' Hike
10:30AM-2PM Stable Cafe, 2128 Folsom St.
To celebrate Rec and Park’s Open Gardens Day, this ride will be visiting a number of community gardens in the Mission District and then heading to the hills to see awesome community gardens in Bernal Heights and Potrero Hill.
Sunday, September 14
Sunday Streets: Western Addition
11AM-4PM Western Addition Neighborhood
The Western Addition Sunday Streets gives you the unique opportunity to explore Fillmore and Fulton Streets by foot or bike. From local art and great views of the gorgeous City Hall, to the famous painted ladies and a variety of delicious restaurants, you are sure to have a great experience along this route.
Freedom From Training Wheels at Sunday Streets: Western Addition
11AM-2PM Western Addition Neighborhood
As part of our family biking education, Freedom from Training Wheels is a group effort 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 kids aged 2-5. We will be at this and every Sunday Streets, so we hope to see you there!
Internal Maintenance Class at the SF Bike Kitchen*
9-11:30AM SF Bike Kitchen, 650H Florida St.
Over three weeks, the class will cover the installation, overhaul, adjustment and maintenance of the bicycle’s bearing systems (headsets, bottom brackets and hubs), freewheels and cassettes. The class takes place over three Sundays, September 14th, 21st and 28th.
Monday, September 15
Internal Maintenance Class at the SF Bike Kitchen*
6:30-9PM SF Bike Kitchen, 650H Florida St.
Can't make the Sunday Maintenance class? Join in on the Monday evening version! Over three weeks, the class will cover the installation, overhaul, adjustment and maintenance of the bicycle’s bearing systems (headsets, bottom brackets and hubs), freewheels and cassettes. The class takes place over three Mondays, September 15th, 22nd and 29th. (Events not sponsored by the SF Bicycle Coalition are marked with an *)
Join the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and make San Francisco great for bicycling! Become a member and join a diverse group of people who are committed to transforming city streets into more dignified places to ride a bicycle. Add your voice and keep bike improvements moving forward in San Francisco!
    
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
833 Market Street, 10th floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
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