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Summer Mountain Bike Camp a Huge Success!

Aug 5th, 2010 | By dan | Category: Lead Story

The SFUR Summer Mountain Bike Camp  in partnership with the Presidio YMCA, was once again an overwhelming success.  Over 45 youth participants between the ages of 10-14 years old attended the week long camps. Schools from all over the city were represented, such as Brandeis, Claremont, Marina, Presidio, Everett, Aptos, Star of the Sea, Claire Lilienthal, [...]



Ales & Trails

Jun 7th, 2010 | By dcrites | Category: Lead Story

Now if there ever was a match made in heaven, those two might be it.  Come out Saturday, June 26th to support IMBA California’s advocacy efforts by going on some great rides, having some great drinks, and enjoying some great food.  The seventh annual Ales and Trails will take place at China Camp State Park.  [...]



June 5th is National Trail Day

May 6th, 2010 | By dcrites | Category: Lead Story

Come on out and celebrate National Trail Day on Mount Sutro! June 5th – 9am to 2pm 105 Medical Center Way, on the UCSF Campus The perfect day to give back to the trails we joyously recreate on. Last year’s event was a great time, but you don’t have to take my [...]



No Child Left Behind (Without a Bike)

Apr 29th, 2010 | By dcrites | Category: Lead Story

This 1-page test is designed to improve your understanding of SF Urban Riders’ volunteer efforts.  Please complete the following in the time provided.  Do not ride your bike while taking the test.  There will be time provided after the test to ride your bike.

Section A – Comprehension: Please read the following [...]



Truly Inspiring

Apr 8th, 2010 | By dcrites | Category: Lead Story

In case anyone wonders why they should come out and help on a trail day, or write a letter to support a bike park and trails in McLaren park – watch this video put together by NYCMTB and prepare to be inspired by what has transpired in New York City when Mountain Bikers get together [...]



Making An Impact

Mar 25th, 2010 | By dcrites | Category: Lead Story

A great many thanks to all of our supporters.  A very special thanks goes to the ten or twelve that took the time to show up to the McLaren Park planning meeting this last Tuesday evening.  The bike park, and bicycle facilities had more supporters than any other contingent present, and it was quite well [...]



Think Bike Park

Mar 8th, 2010 | By dcrites | Category: Lead Story

We’re making progress on the McLaren Bike Park.  We’re gathering support and reviewing proposals to submit to the city.  Thanks to everyone who has already joined our McLaren Bike Park facebook page.  Thanks to everyone who has visited our new MBP page here on this site.  A very special thanks to everyone who signed our [...]



Free Bikes For The Next Generation

Feb 12th, 2010 | By dcrites | Category: Lead Story

What a tremendously satisfying event this was!
Special thanks goes out to Playworks, a non-profit that is culturing and educating young people through quality unstructured play.
Playworks Executive Director  Ellen Goodman brought this unique concept to the Old Navy Regional Corporate  meeting held on Wednesday February 10th at the Hilton Union Square Continental Ballroom.
Over 450 Old Navy employees [...]



Mystery Riding Spot Quiz

Nov 4th, 2009 | By dcrites | Category: Lead Story, Resources

San Francisco Off Road Riding
We’ve met you on the trail, at a race, or maybe somewhere down in the Mission. All of us have one thing in common, we love to ride bicycles in the dirt. Some of us got together to form the San Francisco Urban Riders in order to promote off-road [...]



Celebrate The Season With SF Urban Riders

Nov 3rd, 2009 | By dcrites | Category: Lead Story

Wow! Has SF Urban Riders really made all this incredible trail progress in just TWO short years?
YES – With the help of many other open space advocacy organizations, our members have stood up and made a real difference for improved multi use trail recreation in San Francisco.
Now we are ready to enjoy Indian Summer and [...]