SFBC Benefit: Launch Party for Streets of San Francisco Bike Tours & CityRide

By Aaron Bialick
Jun 2, 2014

From SFBC:

It’s a party in Hayes Valley! Join Streets of San Francisco in celebrating their new location and the launch of their CityRide Bike Rentals. There will be food, drinks and a raffle with all proceeds donated to the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. This is also a great chance to get caught up with our advocacy work, as we will have staff on-hand to discuss projects on the Wiggle, the Panhandle and more.

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