San Francisco Bike Party

By Aaron Bialick
Feb 27, 2012

From SFBP:

Our March Theme

We wanted to give you more time for your costume,

So here is a tip that will give you more leg room!

Our theme for the next ride is not for the obtuse,

Not suited for sneetches or grinches or bull moose,

March Two marks the birth a Doctor we call Seuss!

Please dress appropriately.

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