Michael Rhodes

"Join Trips for Kids at a benefit party with food, drinks, music and a great bike raffle."

"Got the gift of gab? Volunteer to phone bank with the SFBC! No cold calling, just simple reminders to friendly lapsed SFBC members that their membership is expired. Come share in the fun. The more the merrier! We supply dinner and good company."

"The MTC has called a special meeting to hear from BART if they have completed work to comply with the Federal Transit Administration's requirement for an equity analysis for the wasteful project, the Oakland Airport Connector project. If BART has been unable to meet the deadline, the MTC will be forced to reallocate the $70 million to good transit projects, including Muni operations. SF Bicycle Coalition members should speak at this meeting to make sure Muni gets it's fair share of this money to encourage people to drive less in San Francisco!"

"The SF Bicycle Coalition will be at the new Otis St bike lane to energize evening commuters with snacks and chat about new and upcoming bike improvements."

"The SF Bicycle Coalition will be doing outreach to Adobe employees about bike advocacy and the benefits of being a SFBC member."

"This four-hour in-classroom, introductory course is perfect for new cyclists and those want to feel more comfortable riding on city streets. Class will cover the basics for how to choose the right bike and properly fit a helmet. Learn tips for the safest ways to ride in traffic, techniques to avoid or deal with road hazards and emergency maneuvers along with other useful gems of knowledge, like the best way to lock up your bike and how to use a bike in combination with public transit, and cyclists' legal rights and responsibilities. Adults and anyone over 14 years of age are welcome. Bring your lunch or dinner. No bicycle is needed for this class."

"Come join Different Spokes (DSSF), the San Francisco Bay Area's GLBT cycling club for our monthly Jersey Ride, held the second Saturday of each month. All are welcome. The ride offers different distance and level options. The ride starts from Peet's in the Castro. There are three options so you can go at your own pace and distance. The rides split and regroup in Tiburon where we have lunch together as a group. Rain cancels. 8:30am meet, 9:00am ride out."

"The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition plays cupid for another round of Love on Wheels, the dating game exclusively for bicyclists, just like the original 1970's game show. Real-life bicycling bachelorettes & bachelors quiz a panel of 3 bicyclists to select a date & roll to hip local spots for a romantic rendezvous, courtesy of our fabulous sponsors. Watch hot cyclists pair up, win raffle prizes, or be a contestant! All ages! Free valet bike parking provided by the SFBC!"

"Speak up for Muni! The MTA is holding Town Hall Meetings on the 2010 budget. We are also asking for members to attend the MTA Board Meeting to speak up for transit and help build a better biking city!"

Fewer cars means more walking and healthier kids. By most measures, San Francisco is a great place to walk and bike, with its compact street grid, mixed-use neighborhoods and relatively mild weather. But a new study conducted by UC Berkeley professor Michael Jerrett suggests the city may need to focus on taming traffic before kids … Continued