# Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race — History

**Source:** bringyourownbigwheel.com
**Original URL:** https://bringyourownbigwheel.com/
**Archived:** March 15, 2026
**Evidence Map Reference:** BYOBW_History.url (B05: Nothing Stolen)

## Key Facts

Annual Big Wheel race on Vermont Street at 20th Street, Potrero Hill, San Francisco. Running since 2000 (24th year approaching in 2026). Youth race (13 and under): 2-3pm. Adult race: 3-5pm. Free event, funded by donations. Requires city street closure permits (~$1,200).

## Relevance to B05

Establishes Vermont Street's character as a steep, switchback residential street in Potrero Hill. Steve's house was on Vermont Street. The Big Wheel race occurs annually on the same street where the break-in happened — context for the neighborhood's visibility and community character.

## Gag Zone

GREEN — Public event documentation, no child, no proceedings.