Michael Rhodes

"Writer Jeff Mapes comes to SF to discuss Pedaling Revolution, his new book tracing the growth of bicycle advocacy, examining the environmental, safety, and health aspects of cycling, and exploring the growing bike culture that is changing the look and feel of cities, suburbs, and small towns across North America. Read David Byrne's review of Pedaling Revolution in the NY Times."

"Help rescue Nob Hill, Chinatown and the Financial District from hazardous cracks and potholes -- all in one energetic, very bike-friendly morning. Join the Good Roads Crew as we spin through these iconic neighborhoods north of Market and south of Broadway. Our goal is to mark every pavement defect we see with spray paint and report them to 311. We usually average 50 potholes in just two hours. Following our heroic efforts, we’ll celebrate with lunch and drinks. First-timers always welcome; we’re a friendly group! Heavy rain cancels."

"Turn your gift of gab into bike improvements when you volunteer at the SFBC's Phone Banking Night. The SFBC's phone banking team has been very successful at helping members who have forgotten to renew. We call friendly members to let them know their membership has lapsed. (No cold calling!) It's that easy. Hang out with a fun bunch of cool cyclists and enjoy a tasty dinner on us. Email Cynthia at if you have questions or want to take part."

"Join Team In Training and train for a cycle century ride (100 miles) while raising funds to fight blood cancer! Learn more at a Team In Training Information Meeting near you."

"Enrique Penalosa, the former Mayor of Bogota, Colombia and internationally-renowned innovator in the fields of transportation, housing and land use for large cities, will speak at a public forum this Tuesday, July 7th, 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Koret Auditorium, Main Public Library (100 Larkin St.) in San Francisco. The event is free and valet bicycle parking is provided.

"Class will be hands-on, so bring a bike and get ready to get greasy. Over the 3 weeks (July 6th, 13th, 20th) it will cover what is included in a basic shop tune-up: installing and removing tubes and tires (i.e. fixing a flat), installing cables, adjusting brakes and gears, chain maintenance, truing wheels, etc."

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"The Bay Area leads the nation in open space preservation near its urban core. But the region sits next to the country's most threatened farmland and the urban sprawl of the San Joaquin Valley. Is the future of the open space movement in the Bay Area to look beyond the nine counties to address watershed and farmland preservation in the Delta and Central Valley, or is it to shift to new strategies that make our current preserved land more accessible? Join the discussion with two of the leading open space activists in the region – Jeremy Madsen, executive director of Greenbelt Alliance, and John Cain, director of restoration programs at the Natural Heritage Institute."

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