A Slow, No-Sweat Ride to Campus for the Bike-Curious.

Interested in biking to UCSF but not sure where to start?  Nervous about riding in traffic? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to do it alone. Join the UCSF Bike Bus, a weekly group ride to campus that’s designed for beginners and casual riders. No spandex. No speed demons. No sweat (unless you want to). Just a calm, social ride with great people — and a safe, low-stress route led by experienced cyclists.

📅 When: Every Thursday morning September and October 2025.
📍 Where:

• Embarcadero Start: Ferry Building. Meet at 8:15 am, roll at 8:30.
• Wiggle Start: Page and Scott. Meet at 8:00 am, roll at 8:15 am.

☕ Final Stop: Philz Coffee, Mission Bay (next to Chase Center)
⏰ Arrival: ~ 8:45 am — time to grab coffee, connect, and ease into your day

🚴  Bike Share - Available at both locations! - https://www.lyft.com/bikes/bay-wheels 

Why Ride with the Bike Bus?

✅ You’ll follow one of the safest routes to Mission Bay, UCSF
✅ You’ll ride with others who know the way and signal turns, and set a welcoming pace
✅ You’ll arrive at campus feeling good, not frazzled
✅ You don’t need fancy gear — just a working bike and a helmet
✅ It’s a great way to meet other UCSF folks who ride!

UCSF Bike Bus Articles:

• Have you heard of the UCSF Bike Bus?  (VIDEO) Campus Life Services - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nOb0TY7B0BE
• https://tiny.ucsf.edu/vpaKjD  - Inaugural UCSF Bike Bus Gears Up for Safety, Sustainability and Fun

SF Bike Bus - https://sfbikebus.com/ 

These Ambassadors Make the Bike Bus Roll:
🧭 Embarcadero: Jared, Ali, Natasha
🧭 Wiggle: Sarah, Terri, Megan, Andrew, Tyler

Can't make the Bus? The Transportation team will create personalized bike route recommendations and share them during a 15-minute virtual meeting, phone call, or email consultation. Ask them about Bike-sharing, e-bike discounts, and cycling tips: https://campuslifeserviceshome.ucsf.edu/transportation/commute-concierge-consultations

Supported by: 🚴 UCSF Transportation