SFBP #80: Illuminate

As the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love winds down San Francisco Bike Party would like to keep the party going into the night. We’ll be meeting just after Hardly Strictly Bluegrass ends for the night on Friday October 6th at the Conservatory of Flowers and taking you on a magical journey through some of San Francisco’s most beautiful sights.

This month we partnered with Illuminate, the non-profit organization responsible for some of the Bay Area’s coolest public art:

This route will showcase their installation at the Conservatory of Flowers and ends with an up close view of the Bay Bridge lights.

The route has about 300′ of elevation gain and some dark roads through the Presidio. So bring your lights and layers and prepare to illuminate the night with light and love in the way that only Bike Party can. Here are a few examples of illuminated bike rides:

Meet up at 7:30pm, roll out at 8pm! And don’t forget the pillars of SF Bike Party, HOW WE RIDE:

– Stay in the right lane
– Stop at red lights
– Leave no trace
– Ride predictably and in control
– Roll past conflict
– Ride prepared
– When in doubt, “bike party!!”

SFBP #78 Keanu for President Redux LookBook

He’s been The One, the Buddha and the lead guitarist for Wyld Stallyns, the greatest band of all time! He’s been saving the world since day one.  We, the members of the ‘San Francisco Bike’ party, endorse Keanu Reeves for President and want to give him a star on the SFBP walk of fame.  Come dressed as your favorite Keanu character and show your support for the best candidate ever! He needs your vote!

Keanu will save us. Just take the blue pill.

A president and his dog.

Heart Throb

Bullet Proof

He knows Kung Fu.

Cabinet picks?

Yes we can.

Who needs Air Force One?

Long day at the Oval Office

He’s excited because he’s the president.

Yeah, he has our vote.

Did you know Keanu was a founding father?

If you like pina coladas…

And getting caught in the rain

Thinking hard about how to better serve the American people.

So Presidential

Wow, can you handle all this Keanu?! If so, make sure you don’t miss bike party on Friday, August 4th.  Meet up in Franklin Square at 7:30 and check out the route here, we roll through The Matrix at 8:00! Ding Ding!

SFBP #73: Alt SFBP

The resistance is not some distant point in the future, it is happening now and is led by Teen Vogue, Merriam-Webster Dictionary and a bunch of rogue National Park employees.

SFBP knows the resistance isn’t futile, and it WILL be led by bicycle.

Come join us as we round up fellow resistance members along the streets of San Francisco, home of the West Coast Resistance League. We ride our bikes while continuing to fight for justice for everyone!

We meet at 7:30 at AT&T Park on March 3rd. See you soon!

UPDATE: Route here >>>>>>

[POSTPONED due to rain] SFBP #62: She-Roes LookBook

*We are postponing this ride due to rain. While we desperately need it, rain + Bike Party isn’t fun for anyone. We’ll be back in April to celebrate the She-roes with this route, so check back 4/1!*

March is Women’s History Month. A month where we celebrate the power, intelligence and colorful history of the She-roes in our world. Let’s recognize the achievements of women in all facets of life – science, community, government, literature, art, sports, medicine – and Bike Party while we do it! Here are a few women we admire or creative costumers rocking the RBG!

7:30PM meet up, 8PM roll out!

bell hooks

Come on ladies now let’s get in formation

If you are not reading Bitch Planet you’re doing it wrong!

Dolores Huerta Si se puede!

Dr. Mae Jemison – First African American Woman in space!

Erykah

YAH for birth control and women’s right to choose!

Harriet Tubman

Kathleen Cleaver: prominent member of the Black Panther Party. Actual Badass

Madam Marie Curie sacrificed her life for Science. #Baller

Rosa Parks

Notorious RBG

In opinionated baby form.

She-Ra Princess of Power

Simone de Beauvoir

Xena: Warrior Princess

SFBP #52 – The Coven LookBook

Well my pretties, something witchy this way comes…

It’s a coven of Bike Partiers! That’s right, we’ll be casting a spell on the streets of San Francisco on Friday, May 1st, and you’re invited.  Dust off your broom, pull out your cape and fill up your cauldron, it’s the witching hour! If you live under some rock and have never seen a real witch before (are you from Kansas or something?) then we’ve got you covered in black right here!  Meet us at Cupid’s Span at 7:30pm, we go brooms up at 8:00, sharp! Bwahahahahaha!

High fashion witch (via vogue.com)

Summon the coven….it’s tea time!

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A coven gets an early start with the younglings (via buzzfeed.com)

This priestess knows

 

You are! (via giphy.com)

All black (via n-nyx.polyvore.com)

 

Every witch needs a crown (image via strangelycompelling.tumblr.com)

It’s not easy being green!

This young witch is on point (via skimbacolifestyle.com)

Your bike is your magic broom! (via caa.org.nz)

Even all you good witches!

 

Every witch way (image via fromasia-withlove.tumblr.com)

Every witch needs a bike for those extra windy days (via Bikepretty.com)

Don’t let the house go down on me!

The coven will gather under the moonlight (via W Magazine)

Gandalf’s outfit is on point

Make your own wizard hat (via http://www.sallypointer.com/gandalfhat.htm)

Create your own spiderweb cape (via deliacreates.com)

nuff said (via gifhy.com)

 

 

 

 

[UPDATED] SFBP #47 Malice in Wonderland LookBook

We’re going back to Wonderland, but it’s a different and darker world than yesterday! Ride with us as we visit the land of undead White Rabbits, ghost like Cheshire cats, and truly Mad Hatters. The land of Malice in Wonderland is filled with dark and creepy creatures, skeletons, ghosts and goblins, and all things that go bump in the night! Here are some ideas to get your costume gears turning.  We can’t wait to see what you come up with.  Ding Ding!

UPDATE: Meet at Potrero del Sol Park on Utah St, just south of 25th St. Gather at 7:30PM, roll out at 8PM! 

Alice is all grown up! Original Image here.

I’m in love with being queen! Original Image here.

This mad hatter is rather dapper, if you ask me. Original image here.

She’s so mad at Alice, she’s seeing red! Original Image here.

Cheshire Cat Costume? Done and Done! Original Image here.

This Mad Hatter rides with stilts at his own risk! Original image here.

Thanks for the lift, boys! Original Image here.

Ride hard, Alice! The queen is after your head! Original image here.

This White Rabbit T-Shirt will help you keep time! Original image here.

Don’t forget about the Doormouse. He’s too cute! Original image here.

Did someone say Meow? Original image here.

OFF WITH HER HEAD!!! Original image here.

Zombies in Wonderland!

Looks like Alice and the Madd Hatter ran out of food for their tea party…

A bike is a great way to outrun zombies!

Watch out! The Cheshire Cat is going to get you.

Don’t be late for Bike Party!

Is this creepy, or what?

This fuzzy widdle bunny rabbit… (shudder)

Be careful, Alice will cut you!

 

We hope we’ve inspired you to finish your costume and come out with us on Friday, November 7th. Meet at Potrero del Sol Park on Utah St, just south of 25th St. Gather at 7:30PM, roll out at 8PM!

[RECAP] SFBC #45: Remembering Robin

 What a beautiful and touching way to remember a SF local. Robin you were hilarious, raunchy, generous, and loving. SF Bike Party and about 370 of our closest friends rode out on the first Friday of the month to celebrate the life of Robin Williams. Here are a few photos from our ride. Please share your photos on Twitter, IG, Flickr, or FB and tag them using #sfbikeparty…

Next Bike Party will be on October 3rd. Meet up at 7:30PM, roll out 8PM, start location TBA. And a huge thanks to all our wonderful organizers and volunteers. Remember that Bike Party can’t happen without your help, so if you’ve been before please help us by taking a turn! Ding Ding!

Mork & Seymour enjoying the twilight (foto by chinstrap)

Friends and Family (foto by chinstrap)

Popeye, Patch and friend making sure to fuel up on spinach before the ride! (foto by chinstrap)

Gotta get that fuel for our ride! Now the real question is, WHO MAKES THE BEST BURRITO IN SF?!?!!! (foto by chinstrap)

SFBP #45: Remembering Robin Williams LookBook

This month San Francisco Bike Party is celebrating the life and work of noted cycling enthusiast and Bay Area resident Robin Williams. His presence, grace and humor touched our lives, and left an indelible legacy. Now SFBP has chosen to honor this bike riding funny man with a Bike Party! Let’s send Mork home to Ork in true Bay Area fashion. Please come representing your favorite Robin Williams character or movie, from Jumanji to Patch Adams, from Happy Feet to Mrs. Doubtfire and beyond. Robin loved this city, and he loved bikes, what better way to celebrate his life than a ride in his honor? If you can’t remember his incredible body of work, here’s a look back with our LookBook.

❤ ❤ ❤

Patch Adams

Night at the Museum

GOOOOOOOOOD MOOOORNING VIETNAAAAAM!

Peter Pan

Believe it or not, this is not the original Mrs. Doubtfire

She sure did know how to ride a bike like a pro, though, didn’t she?

Don’t for get about the Genie!

Mork and Mindy!

Jack

Robin and Ellen

Happy Feet!

Meet us at the Basketball courts in the Panhandle on Friday, September 5th at 7:30pm.  We roll at 8:00!

[RECAP] SFBP #44 Gold Rush

Thanks all our prospectors, saloon girls, miners and just Bike Partiers for rolling out with us to boomtown! We had about 250 of our closest friends join us through the gold lined streets of San Francisco. What a blast! Here are a few of our favorite photos. Don’t forget to tag us in yours and use #sfbikeparty #sfbp #bikeparty on Twitter, IG, Flickr, or FB

Join us at our next Bike Party where we’ll be remembering SF’s own Robin Williams. Friday, September 5th, meet up 7:30PM, roll out 8PM. Location TBA

 

These 49ers are ready to roll! (foto by chinstrap)

 

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Foto by bright.fog

 

Two lovely miners ready to ride! (foto by chinstrap)

 

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Chopper Dave and his Iron Horse (foto by chinstrap)

 

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Foto by natlerbratler

 

Gah them teeth! (foto by chinstrap)

 

The family that rides together….(foto by chinstrap)

 

….stays together!! (foto by chinstrap)

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SFBP #44: California Gold Rush LookBook

It’s that time again, Bike Partiers!  We’re rolling deep through this boom town on Friday, August 1st, and we sure do hope you can join us!  If you need help with your costume, then you’ve struck gold, we’ve got your lookbook right here! Whether you’re a prospector, cowboy, saloon girl or Gold Rush millionaire, you’ve got this!

For those of you who like a very literal interpretation, this is a gold helmet! Safety first!

Annie, get your bike!

You know you want to wear your chaps with fringe. It’s a party, after all!

Dapper Dudes, Gold Rush style.

Dance hall dolls! Get your sexy on!

Pre 1900 was really the peak time for good fringe in America.

Single speed > Horse? We think so!

He’s got a mustache to match his handlebars!

Who needs the train? Not this guy!

Something is not quite pre-industrial revolution about this picture…

Now this is how you bike camp in style!

Can you say “Gold Rush”? Repiten: “Gold Rush”!

4 bike power!

This is what Bush and Kearny looked like in 1877, right in the middle of San Francisco’s historic Barbary Coast. We’ll be checking out the neighborhood on our Bike Party Route. Hope to see you there!

Meet us in the parking lot at the corner of Front and Union streets at 7:30pm.  We head west to find our fortunes at 8:00.  Ding Ding!