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Big Smiles at 2011 TKMBD Event in McLaren Park

Dec 16th, 2011 | By | Category: Featured Articles

The rolling terrain and grand views of McLaren Park hosted another spectacular Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day event. This year (2011) SFUR  worked with local youth groups such as Real Options for City Kids, and the Boys & Girls Club (Excelsior) to motivate over 65 youth participants to this years event. Thanks to a [...]



SF Urban Riders is moving forward with design for San Francisco’s first bike park in McLaren Park

Jun 5th, 2011 | By | Category: Featured Articles

Friends and fellow cyclists, We want to fill you in on some HUGE news. SF Urban Riders is moving forward with design for San Francisco’s FIRST BIKE PARK in McLaren Park!!! We have support from SF Recreation and Parks, and we have a lot of momentum. But this isn’t going to happen without your help. [...]



Don’t Ride Naked. Buy our T-Shirts.

Apr 30th, 2009 | By | Category: Featured Articles

Fresh off the silk screen, we just got in some stylish new threads for all those that love off road cycling in and around San Francisco.  This Saturday will be your first chance to buy these t-shirts.  Know that all funds will go to support our advocacy efforts and raise funds for more trailbuilding and [...]



Seattle leads the way with the I-5 Colonnade Bike Skills Park

Mar 5th, 2009 | By | Category: Featured Articles

When the I-5 Freeway was constructed through the city of Seattle, it effectively split parts of the community into halves. The no-man’s land underneath the freeway became a place no one would want their children to come near as it was problem area, with rampant drug use, prostitution, garbage littered everywhere. Inga Beck of IMBA [...]



The future of the sport

Oct 26th, 2008 | By | Category: Featured Articles, Videos

As they spin around and through, the children’s faces lit up with enthusiasm and glee, grew focused and intense as they focused on riding the line, or just focused on riding.  It was a non-stop whirlwind of children playing through our home-made skills park, loving every minute of it.  Some fell down, all got back [...]



If the kids love us, can their parents be far behind?

Oct 9th, 2008 | By | Category: Featured Articles

This past weekend, A group of dedicated SF urban riders  took to the streets to let SF residents know why we’re here.  The 7th annual Excelsior festival was kind enough to let us set up some skills-based features to challenge and entertain both the young and old. SF urban rider staff were on hand to [...]