On Saturday, February 28, Livable City partnered with San Francisco Bike Coalition, Spokes and Folks, and the City’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development to organize the first ever Bayview Black History Bike Ride – a two-wheeled, five-mile ride through San Francisco that commemorated Black Americans’ achievements, contributions and fight for equality throughout U.S. history.
Over a hundred people pedaled through history on this in-person community ride celebrating Black heritage and culture in San Francisco. The ride ws all about good vibes, powerful stories, and connecting with community while exploring important Bayview landmarks. Riders of all levels joined this family-friendly ride and enjoyed Trivia Prize Zines created by author and artist Fred Noland.
Food and snacks were top notch! The ride started with breakfast by Peaches Patties, a Jamaican catering company, serving up buttery pastries filled with delicious fillings – beef, spinach, cheese, and more. The ride landed at Smoke Soul Kitchen, with Southern cuisine staples like biscuits and grits, and small business activations at U3Fit gym and Tato’s Mexican restaurant.
The map below shows the route of the ride, from the MLK Memorial Foundation in Yerba Buena down the eastern waterfront to the South East Community Center, stopping at iconic highlights like the Oracle Park’s bronze Willie Mays statue and the Toni Stone Crossing.
