bike ride

Bike through queer history

Duration:3.5 hours total

Languages:Offered in English

Over 50 people rated this experience 5 stars.

About your host

Jack has worked with LGBTQ+ organizations fighting for queer rights around the world for the past 10 years. He is the founder of TurnOut, a local nonprofit that connects volunteers with LGBTQ+ causes.

Jack

About TurnOut

TurnOut connects LGBTQ+ groups at high schools, colleges, and businesses with volunteer opportunities at LGBTQ+ nonprofits. TurnOut's mission is both to support local LGBTQ+ nonprofits with volunteers, and to promote volunteerism and community engagement among LGBTQ+ people and allies.

This is a social impact experience where 100% of what you pay for this experience goes to TurnOut. .

What we’ll do

Learn about San Francisco’s hidden queer history by biking through some of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods. From the Gold Rush and Prohibition to World War II and the AIDS crisis, hear seldom-told stories of the people and places that gave San Francisco its reputation as the gayest city in the world.

What else you should know

If you need to rent a bike, the Ferry Building Bike Rental inside the Ferry Building costs $24 for a day; or you can rent a bike for free with a purchase at Sports Basement in Fisherman’s Wharf.

What to bring

A bicycle and helmet

Water (optional)

Snack (optional)

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Where you'll be

We start with a scenic ride up the Embarcadero, tracing the city's queer history chronologically with stops at Fort Mason, North Beach, and the Tenderloin. We end in the Castro, where we'll get off our bikes and take a stroll through the city's most vibrant gay neighborhood.

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Cancellation policy

Any experience can be canceled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

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Communication policy

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Guest requirements

Up to 10 guests ages 16 and up can attend.

More tips

If you need to rent a bike, the Ferry Building Bike Rental inside the Ferry Building costs $24 for a day; or you can rent a bike for free with a purchase at Sports Basement in Fisherman’s Wharf.