Bike Commuting San Francisco

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 -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.)

5-mile Berkeley stairs hike & UC Berkeley campus (Berkeley) #PAC12

Monday 9am Pt. Isabel Walk - Richmond

We meet at the west side of the circular parking lot and take an 80 minute energizing walk. Some turn back halfway, for a 40 minute walk. Please show up a bit early as we leave promptly at 9:00 am. The walk has both paved and gravel trails. We walk about 20 minutes and pause at a bridge -- and some turn back. Weather permitting, some stay for coffee, etc., at a picnic table near the Sit & Stay Cafe (on the east side of the circular parking lot). Optional: arrive early for unsupervised stretching. Reminder: no dogs. Questions? Please call or e-mail. Mark 510-684-4092 mhe943-meetup@yahoo.com

Embarcadero Night Skate & Pizza

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/uAYeW8e993ZaoVscFCH1?utm_source=meetup&utm_content=a **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Hey late-night rollers, Come feel the cool bay breeze and catch the rhythm of the Friday night skate beats along the Embarcadero with a fresh crew. Join me for an easygoing evening where we'll start with an hour of app-guided chats to meet some great people, and then form small groups to hit the pavement and grab some food. We'll spend the first part of the night jumping into quick one-on-one rounds. The Gist IRL app sets up the pairings for us, giving you a chance to easily chat with other active folks who love being out after the sun goes down. After we break the ice, we get to the best part. You'll choose the people you clicked with most, join the Friday night roll along the Embarcadero, and grab late-night pizza slices together. By the end of the night, you have a solid crew of 4-6 to cruise the waterfront with and split late-night pizza slices. Whether this bunch becomes your regular Friday night roll crew or it's just one incredibly fun evening under the city lights, you'll be glad you brought your gear. The Plan: - 7:30PM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. - 7:35PM - 8:55PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Find out who shares your late-night energy, favorite routes, and passion for moving after dark. - 8:55PM+: Form Groups & head down the Embarcadero together to catch the skate beats and grab late-night pizza slices. Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and head down the Embarcadero together to catch the skate beats and grab late-night pizza slices — your group leaves together tonight. Instead of just adding random names to your phone, let's actually join the night roll and grab pizza tonight. You might just meet the exact right people for future night rolls and late-night food spots to explore together. And to make things totally seamless, you can use the app to message your new friends later on without ever having to trade phone numbers. I can't wait to hit the waterfront and catch some miles with you all tonight. A few favorite spots nearby: Joyride Pizza (Pier 1) - Steps away along the waterfront, this breezy outpost dishes out caramelized-edge Detroit square slices and local soft serve with prime bay views. Golden Boy Pizza - An iconic North Beach counter serving cult-favorite, focaccia-style square slices like clam-and-garlic late into the night. Tony's Coal-Fired Pizza & Slice House - World pizza champion Tony Gemignani's bustling walk-up window serves award-winning, crispy New York and Sicilian slices to go. Escape from New York Pizza - A casual Financial District staple slinging classic, foldable thin-crust slices until the early morning hours. Joyride Pizza (Market Street) - Walkable straight up lower Market from the plaza, this late-night outpost keeps the oven fired until 2 a.m. for crispy, cheesy Detroit-style slabs. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/uAYeW8e993ZaoVscFCH1?utm_source=meetup&utm_content=a **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

Brisk Walk & Shop--SW corner Ordway & Marin, Albany, 11a

We are a warm and friendly group of walkers who like to get a really good cardio workout. We meet at the South West corner of Ordway and Marin. We walk briskly up to Marin circle, and then continue at a moderately fast pace, as far as the top of Marin. If there's a garage sale along the route, we may stop for a few minutes to take a breather and check it out. We welcome newcomers, and often have walkers who walk just part of the route. Over a number of weeks, you can build up the stamina to get to the top of Marin!

San Francisco - Thursday Pickup Spikeball

Come join us for San Francisco's Spikeball’s weekly Thursday night pickup. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there!

Wednesday 9am Walk Albany Bulb

This walk is a 30-60 minute loop with options (some return halfway) and mild elevations. It includes water views, hard-to-spot wildlife, strange sculptures, baffling graffiti, and (optionally) the notorious Mad Marc's Castle (no relation). We meet near the end of the parking lot (see photo and map). Please arrive a bit early as we depart promptly at 9:00 am. A public restroom and bike racks are to the left of the meeting point. Reminder: no dogs. Questions? Please call or email Mark: 510-684-4092 mhe943-meetup@yahoo.com

Friday 9a Walk McLaughlin Park starting from the Albany Bulb parking lot

Please arrive a bit early as we leave promptly at 9:00a. This is a 40-75 minute loop with options (some return halfway) for more ambitious walkers. We meet at the end of the Albany Bulb parking lot. Reminder: no dogs. Questions? Please call or email Mark: 510-684-4092 mhe943-meetup@yahoo.com Optional: arrive early for unsupervised stretching.

Tiburon Ridge loop from ferry

Newcomers Embarcadero Skate and Pizza Night

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/uAYeW8e993ZaoVscFCH1?utm_source=meetup&utm_content=b **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Hey SF newcomers and fresh skaters, Gliding down the Embarcadero on a Friday night with the illuminated Bay Bridge overhead is one of the most magical sights in San Francisco, and it is ten times better when you are sharing the pavement with welcoming people. If you just arrived in the Bay Area or you have been looking for an easy, friendly crowd to skate with, join me right in front of the Ferry Building for an evening tailored to helping you find your footing. We kick off right by the water with quick, easy one-on-one rounds powered by the Gist IRL app. It is a wonderfully relaxed way to meet people without any awkward pressure. You will get to chat with a bunch of friendly folks, share how you are settling into the city, and discover who matches your cruising speed. Once the rounds wrap, you choose the people you clicked with most, and we break off into small groups to join the Friday night waterfront roll and hunt down incredible pizza. By nine o'clock, you will be rolling in a supportive circle of 4 to 6 people, cruising along to the outdoor music and grabbing warm slices under the city skyline. It is an effortless way to turn this iconic San Francisco night roll into your own new Friday ritual. The Plan: - 7:30PM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. - 7:35PM - 8:55PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Swap newcomer stories, connect on your favorite routes, and meet potential rolling buddies. - 8:55PM+: Form Groups & head down the Embarcadero together to catch the skate beats and grab late-night pizza slices. Link up with your top matches in groups of 4-6 and head out along the Embarcadero to soak up the music and grab dinner. Come lace up your skates and roll through the cool breeze with us. You will head home with genuine friends in your corner, and the app lets you easily plan your next meetups without having to awkwardly ask around for phone numbers. I am excited to welcome you to the waterfront and skate together tonight. A few delicious pizza stops on our radar: Joyride Pizza (Pier 1) - Right along the waterfront, serving thick Detroit-style square slices with caramelized cheese edges and stunning bridge views. Tony's Coal-Fired Pizza & Slice House - Tony Gemignani's legendary North Beach walk-up window, perfect for giant New York and Sicilian slices. Golden Boy Pizza - Cult-classic North Beach shop slinging hot focaccia-style square pizza late into the night. Escape from New York Pizza - Downtown fixture offering foldable thin-crust slices until the early morning. Joyride Pizza (Market Street) - Just a quick roll up lower Market, baking crispy Detroit slabs until 2 a.m. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/uAYeW8e993ZaoVscFCH1?utm_source=meetup&utm_content=b **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

Fieldwork Berkeley Albany Waterfront Run

We will meet at one of the best breweries in the East Bay -- Fieldwork Brewing in West Berkeley -- their flagship spot. We will run roughly 3.6 miles on the SF Bay Trail through Golden Gate Fields and to Albany Waterfront Park (with a 5k available), and then we will return back to the brewery for beers and pizza (if you like). **3.6 miles** \-\- https://sites\.google\.com/view/fieldworkalbanywaterfront The meeting time is at 6:30pm, but we don't typically start our run until 6:40pm. There is typically plenty of free street parking available near the brewery and there is a bike station inside. BART is located less than 2 miles away. We do NOT have an official storage area for bags (stay tuned for updates), and typically, Fieldwork does NOT hold them for us. If you are unable to leave the bag at home, please coordinate with someone with a vehicle to store it in. Like all runs, we will do our best to prevent people from getting lost (QR code and/or verbal directions provided beforehand), and we are flexible when it comes to pace and distance. All levels of running and drinking experience are welcome! **Venue details** Website -- https://fieldworkbrewing.com/ Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/drinkfieldwork Untappd -- https://untappd.com/FieldworkBrewingCompany yelp -- http://www.yelp.com/biz/fieldwork-brewing-co-berkeley-2 **Obligatory Disclaimer:** While the goal of this group is to have fun, safety is our top priority. Please take precaution when participating on these runs - wear bright colors when running at night, always be aware of your surroundings, and do not drink and drive. Again, we strive for safety, but the organizers of this meetup are not held liable for anything that happens.

In The Shadow Of The Bridge

I will be in the UK for the first week of November, celebrating my best friend's wedding, so the first roam of the month will be on Friday 13th. The Golden Gate Bridge occupies a special place in the iconography of San Francisco. This new route will not take us over the bridge, but around the approaches, checking out various little spots within the Presidio. We will do some climbing to get close to the top of Rob Hill, and there will be plenty of dirt tracks - and maybe a little off-roading. We will meet beside the Warming Hut at the west end of Crissy Field, at the benches away from the bridge. (Pedantry alert: since we will always be to the south of the bridge itself, there will be no actual bridge shadows cast on our route, but it seemed a poetic way to describe it). *Bringing water, snacks, and layers for all the microclimates is the way to go. Please check the forecast and look out for updates if it is going to be rainy. We may go ahead, depending on the conditions.* *These roams are offered by donation. They are one way I am able to pay my rent in San Francisco.* *Punctuality is always appreciated, for the sake of everybody's time. Please send a message on the app before the start if you are running late, and we will either wait (up to ten minutes) or I will direct you on how to catch up. Once we get underway I have to focus on those who are there, and most likely won't respond.* *Generally half the people who sign up don't actually show up on the day. I do track flakiness and remove people who have a poor attendance record. It is discourteous to those on the waitlist who would like to attend.* *Sending me a message explaining that you can't make it is always appreciated.*