The ninth annual Bicycle Film Festival begins with a stellar Bikes Rock show tonight and tomorrow night at the Independent, featuring performances by Blonde Redhead and Thee Oh Sees, followed by an after-party at 330 Ritch tomorrow night. Although advance tickets to Bikes Rock are sold out, they might become available at the door. Thursday will be dedicated to art with Joyride at Ever Gold and Market Street Gallery, and an after-party at the Cellar.

Then Friday and Saturday feature a full line-up of Bike Movies at Victoria Theatre. Friday's after-party will be at Medici Lounge, and Saturday's at Sports Basement's Mission location. There will also be a Bike Street Party on Saturday afternoon, featuring First Rule BMX Competition, Kids BMX Course, and Track bike competitions.

The fest will then spend Sunday in Oakland with a Bike Polo Tournament at San Antonio Park, followed by a group ride to the screenings at Michaan's Auctions Movie Theater in Alameda.