»In which we scramble through the stacks

1st San Francisco Public Library Bike RaceSat., Aug. 27 
race starts at 1 pm, the Bike Kitchen, 18th and Alabama*

Check it out, bookish bike worms — this well-read road race takes thealleycat

concept to a circuit of SFPL branch libraries — teams of racers must pedal from 

branch to branch and check out an item at eachof ten libraries (Richmond and 

Sunset branches are obligatorystations), returning to the finish line with a 

magical mix of borroweditems and receipts.

On-site Registration 11:45-12:45 pm, $3/rider (towards cash prizes) —pre-

register via email and pay only $2 the day of the race. For moreinformation or 

to register, contact Adrian Leung atsflibrarybikerace@yahoo.com

A few years ago, the Dutchess and I rode 'round to all the branch libraries (this was before West Portal closed for renovation). Took purt near the whole dang day, and I wasn't even checking out books at each stop.