Cycling Groups San Francisco

San Francisco Bike Party - #167

**Come out and join us! Ride with the San Francisco crew of amazing partiers!** **Theme: TBD** **Start: TBD** **Party Stop #1: TBD** **End: TBD** **Route Map:** **TBD** Meetup: 7:30 pm PST Rollout: 8 pm PST How We Ride: • Stay in the RIGHT lane • Stop at RED lights • Leave no trace • Ride predictably & in control • Roll past conflict • Ride prepared • When in doubt, BIKE PARTY!

Unicycle Club Practice at Circus Center

Any skill level is welcome (even if you’ve never been on a unicycle before). Participation is free, but a voluntary donation to Circus Center is recommended. If you don’t have your own unicycle or don’t bring it, then Circus Center will provide one for you to use at these practices. **SAFETY** -Do not attend if you feel sick -Protective gear (helmet, elbow pads, wrist guards, gloves, knee/shin guards, ankle braces, etc.) is highly recommended **REQUIREMENTS** -All ages are welcome, but anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult at all times -Everyone who comes to these practices is required to take at least one unicycle class at Circus Center with Ying Ying Zhao (this doesn’t necessarily have to be before your first practice session) -Paper waiver needs to be signed before participating (this will be provided) -QR code for voluntary donation will be provided **RULES FOR PRACTICING AT CIRCUS CENTER** -If you’re wearing street shoes and/or are bringing your own unicycle, then you must wipe your shoes and unicycle tire with a towel (this will be provided) before stepping on the mats -Helmet is required if you want to do anything other than riding or practicing tricks on a flat surface (hopping onto/off of objects, etc.)

Ride Like a Girl – Women's MTB Ride – Location TBD

This is just a save-the-date placeholder. Details of the ride are posted a few weeks before the event. But some things are certain: the mission of Ride Like a Girl is to have fun, learn new trails and meet other women (cis, trans and femme) who love to mountain bike. We’ll take care of you: these are stress-free rides where no one is left behind. Please bring your mountain bike, obviously, in good working condition. (No ebikes, please. Ride Like a Girl is strictly muscle-powered.) Whether you’re running tubeless tires or not, please make sure you have a spare inner tube to fit your wheels, plenty of water and some food for the trail. We always hang out for a while after the ride, so bring along your favorite beverages and snacks if you feel like it. And a chair! If you need a ride, or want to set up a carpool, leave a comment and we'll see what the group can come up with. And please consider joining BTCEB. We are much more than a group that puts on rides. BTCEB tirelessly advocates for better bike access on trails in the East Bay and we need your support. Join today at [https://btceb.org/join-us/](https://btceb.org/join-us/). If you have questions, ask 'em below and we’ll get right back to you.

Unicycle Club Practice at Circus Center

Any skill level is welcome (even if you’ve never been on a unicycle before). Participation is free, but a voluntary donation to Circus Center is recommended. If you don’t have your own unicycle or don’t bring it, then Circus Center will provide one for you to use at these practices. **SAFETY** -Do not attend if you feel sick -Protective gear (helmet, elbow pads, wrist guards, gloves, knee/shin guards, ankle braces, etc.) is highly recommended **REQUIREMENTS** -All ages are welcome, but anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult at all times -Everyone who comes to these practices is required to take at least one unicycle class at Circus Center with Ying Ying Zhao (this doesn’t necessarily have to be before your first practice session) -Paper waiver needs to be signed before participating (this will be provided) -QR code for voluntary donation will be provided **RULES FOR PRACTICING AT CIRCUS CENTER** -If you’re wearing street shoes and/or are bringing your own unicycle, then you must wipe your shoes and unicycle tire with a towel (this will be provided) before stepping on the mats -Helmet is required if you want to do anything other than riding or practicing tricks on a flat surface (hopping onto/off of objects, etc.)

San Francisco Bike Party - #168

**Come out and join us! Ride with the San Francisco crew of amazing partiers!** **Theme: TBD** **Start: TBD** **Party Stop #1: TBD** **End: TBD** **Route Map:** **TBD** Meetup: 7:30 pm PST Rollout: 8 pm PST How We Ride: • Stay in the RIGHT lane • Stop at RED lights • Leave no trace • Ride predictably & in control • Roll past conflict • Ride prepared • When in doubt, BIKE PARTY!

Unicycle Club Practice at Circus Center

Any skill level is welcome (even if you’ve never been on a unicycle before). Participation is free, but a voluntary donation to Circus Center is recommended. If you don’t have your own unicycle or don’t bring it, then Circus Center will provide one for you to use at these practices. **SAFETY** -Do not attend if you feel sick -Protective gear (helmet, elbow pads, wrist guards, gloves, knee/shin guards, ankle braces, etc.) is highly recommended **REQUIREMENTS** -All ages are welcome, but anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult at all times -Everyone who comes to these practices is required to take at least one unicycle class at Circus Center with Ying Ying Zhao (this doesn’t necessarily have to be before your first practice session) -Paper waiver needs to be signed before participating (this will be provided) -QR code for voluntary donation will be provided **RULES FOR PRACTICING AT CIRCUS CENTER** -If you’re wearing street shoes and/or are bringing your own unicycle, then you must wipe your shoes and unicycle tire with a towel (this will be provided) before stepping on the mats -Helmet is required if you want to do anything other than riding or practicing tricks on a flat surface (hopping onto/off of objects, etc.)

Unicycle Club Practice at Circus Center

Any skill level is welcome (even if you’ve never been on a unicycle before). Participation is free, but a voluntary donation to Circus Center is recommended. If you don’t have your own unicycle or don’t bring it, then Circus Center will provide one for you to use at these practices. **SAFETY** -Do not attend if you feel sick -Protective gear (helmet, elbow pads, wrist guards, gloves, knee/shin guards, ankle braces, etc.) is highly recommended **REQUIREMENTS** -All ages are welcome, but anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult at all times -Everyone who comes to these practices is required to take at least one unicycle class at Circus Center with Ying Ying Zhao (this doesn’t necessarily have to be before your first practice session) -Paper waiver needs to be signed before participating (this will be provided) -QR code for voluntary donation will be provided **RULES FOR PRACTICING AT CIRCUS CENTER** -If you’re wearing street shoes and/or are bringing your own unicycle, then you must wipe your shoes and unicycle tire with a towel (this will be provided) before stepping on the mats -Helmet is required if you want to do anything other than riding or practicing tricks on a flat surface (hopping onto/off of objects, etc.)

Homoto joins Sacramento GSR (Gay Sport Bike Riders) for lunch/ride

Loop the Trinity Alps for Memorial Day

Upcycle Social Sew/ Art/Fix it/ Finish it! (In person)

Come over and get crafty with us. Camaraderie and clever upcycling ideas circulate at our sessions! What do you want to repair, reuse, or reinvent today? Choose your adventure... Option 1: Social sew! BYO sewing machine, use a loaner, or bring your hand sewing project or mending. We also have some discarded fabric/ clothes ready to cut up and play with and some basic sewing tools, as well. Option 2: Fix it! Repairs are less odious - even fun - with friends, new and old! Bring your broken tchotchkes, dilapidated heirlooms, or jewelry in need of a makeover. We can provide some glues and hand tools. Option 3: Finish it! Bring along an unfinished collage or craft project and get your momentum back. First time on us, $5 donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. Some snacks provided. We invite you to bring a vegetarian snack to share. Please change your RSVP on meetup if you can't make it, so someone else can have a spot. We're looking forward to creating with you! Location notes: The "Joy Factory" is a private home in Alameda's West End. Our house is not wheelchair accessible (1/2 flight of stairs). We have cats. Street parking is sometimes crowded.

Golden Gate Bridge Bike Ride (weather permitting)

Alrighty, it's about that time that we ventured over the golden gate bridge on a fun and *mostly* easy bike ride! This event is always a gamble with the San Francisco weather but we tend to get lucky. **Route:** We'll depart Fisherman's Wharf at the bike rental location in the morning and ride over the bridge into Sausalito where we'll grab some lunch and check out the small tourist town. Everyone is on their own for lunch once we get into Sausalito. After lunch you'll have the option to opt out (some people will be ready to head back) and take the ferry back to Fisherman's Wharf. Those looking for a bit more adventure will have the option to ride into Tiburon with the remaining survivors. Once we hit the edge of Tiburon we'll grab some grub and a drink while we wait to catch the ferry back to the Ferry Building. From there it's a quick ride north along the Embarcadero to the bike rental location. **The Ride:** We'll be stopping to check out some awesome views along the way which include the Marin Headlands and other famous 'tourist hot spots'. The ride itself does have some uphill climbs and while it's open to everyone, it may be difficult for those not comfortable riding a bike! The ride itself will take almost 2 hours of pure riding but we'll be stopping pretty regularly to gather the group and check out different areas. Because of this, the ride itself becomes quite lengthy and relaxed. **I recommend bringing some water and sunscreen!** Every now and then we'll break into two different groups with the first group doing a slightly more challenging course before meeting back up with everyone. **Bike Rentals:** Everyone is responsible for their own bikes. If you need to rent a bike I would recommend checking out San Francisco Bicycle Rentals **([http://www.bikerentalsanfrancisco.com/](http://www.bikerentalsanfrancisco.com/))** \- this is also the location where we will kickoff from in the morning\. I recommend the '**City Bike**' or Hybrid. They also have performance bikes or even electric bikes available. If you reserve online you'll get 20% off which makes the **City Bike** price somewhat reasonable. Reservations are also currently recommended due to popularity. **Weather:** If it's raining or there are heavy winds we will postpone this event. **Parking:** I wouldn't recommend it. Take public transportation or a taxi service if you can. There *IS* parking in Fisherman's Wharf but it's either extremely hard to find or costs quite a bit to park for the entire day. **Ferry Schedule:** [https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/route-schedule/](https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/route-schedule/) [https://www.sftourismtips.com/tiburon-ferry.html](https://www.sftourismtips.com/tiburon-ferry.html) Looking forward to doing this ride with everyone, Arthur

Roundabout #3 of 4: 9.5-mile Oceanside Route (San Francisco)