After several years of advocacy, partnership building, and program development…. it is time for SFUR to take a deep breathe, and shift gears as we enter the next segment of the ride. The next segment is a long straightaway with a slight incline known as ‘The Fundraising’ stretch. An effort, that if successful, will convert [...]
The San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department has recently restructured in an effort to provide a wider variety of healthy, contemporary recreational services to the community. We at SF Urban Riders have perused the new Fall Activities Guidebook (pages 9-10) and think they have done a marvelous job! YOUTH INTRODUCTION TO MOUNTAIN BIKING - Course [...]
Its been rumored about for quite some time, there have been community meetings, and there was even an emotional vote of approval from the SFRPD Commission, but nothing tells the story like a photo. The long awaited Interior Greenbelt Trail project, or better known as the Stanyan Street trailhead, finally breaks ground on Saturday October [...]
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. [...]
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 word for it: [...]
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 paragraph and answer [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
