A Sunny and Beautiful Sunday Streets on the Great Highway

sfbike1_small.jpgWalking the dog on the portion of the Great Highway closed to traffic for four hours. Photo: sfbike

Despite early fog hugging the coast, the sun finally came out to play around 12:30 pm yesterday and blessed the thousands of cyclists, skaters, bladers and walkers who enjoyed the approximately six miles of the car-free Sunday Streets event in Golden Gate Park and along the Great Highway adjacent to Ocean Beach. 

"I have to say I’m astounded and amazed that that many people showed up," said Livable City Sunday Streets organizer Susan King. "One of the things that really pointed to is that people really get what Sunday Streets is. People knew and were there early. We had people lining up for bike rental at 9 am."

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velobry2_small.jpgPhoto: Bryan Goebel

sfbike2_small.jpgWhat a rough life. Hitchin’ a ride and drinking a cup o’ java. Photo: sfbike
velobry3_small.jpgDancing to the DJ Fossil Fool’s groove. Rock the Bike! Photo: Bryan Goebel

  • I left before the fog is lifted. I should say I like the fog 🙂

    The orange SFBC tent is set in a bad location as you can see the traffic jam it has caused in the narrow road. Should have setup near the zoo where there is more space.

  • CBrinkman

    Another big thank you to all the volunteers who helped out – I had someone tell me they had MORE fun being an ambassador and answering questions then they had when they just showed up to participate. And thanks to the City and the Supervisors for supporting another great day.

    For those of you who went to the second Mission event and this one – which do you think had more people? It was hard to judge with such a long route through the park and onto the Really Great Highway.

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