Bike Rides San Francisco

Unicycle Club Practice at Circus Center

Any skill level is welcome (even if you’ve never been on a unicycle before). Participation is free, but a voluntary donation to Circus Center is recommended. If you don’t have your own unicycle or don’t bring it, then Circus Center will provide one for you to use at these practices. **SAFETY** -Do not attend if you feel sick -Protective gear (helmet, elbow pads, wrist guards, gloves, knee/shin guards, ankle braces, etc.) is highly recommended **REQUIREMENTS** -All ages are welcome, but anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult at all times -Everyone who comes to these practices is required to take at least one unicycle class at Circus Center with Ying Ying Zhao (this doesn’t necessarily have to be before your first practice session) -Paper waiver needs to be signed before participating (this will be provided) -QR code for voluntary donation will be provided **RULES FOR PRACTICING AT CIRCUS CENTER** -If you’re wearing street shoes and/or are bringing your own unicycle, then you must wipe your shoes and unicycle tire with a towel (this will be provided) before stepping on the mats -Helmet is required if you want to do anything other than riding or practicing tricks on a flat surface (hopping onto/off of objects, etc.)

Unicycle Club Practice at Circus Center

Any skill level is welcome (even if you’ve never been on a unicycle before). Participation is free, but a voluntary donation to Circus Center is recommended. If you don’t have your own unicycle or don’t bring it, then Circus Center will provide one for you to use at these practices. **SAFETY** -Do not attend if you feel sick -Protective gear (helmet, elbow pads, wrist guards, gloves, knee/shin guards, ankle braces, etc.) is highly recommended **REQUIREMENTS** -All ages are welcome, but anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult at all times -Everyone who comes to these practices is required to take at least one unicycle class at Circus Center with Ying Ying Zhao (this doesn’t necessarily have to be before your first practice session) -Paper waiver needs to be signed before participating (this will be provided) -QR code for voluntary donation will be provided **RULES FOR PRACTICING AT CIRCUS CENTER** -If you’re wearing street shoes and/or are bringing your own unicycle, then you must wipe your shoes and unicycle tire with a towel (this will be provided) before stepping on the mats -Helmet is required if you want to do anything other than riding or practicing tricks on a flat surface (hopping onto/off of objects, etc.)

BROMPTOBERFEST East Bay: El Cerrito to Temescal Brewing

Join us for the inaugural **BROMPTOBERFEST** — *ja!* 🍺🥨 Dust off your lederhosen, dirndls, or just your favorite Brompton (traditional attire enthusiastically encouraged, never required). We'll kick off this new East Bay tradition with a proper German-inspired adventure. Starting at **El Cerrito Plaza BART**, we'll roll south — no *schnell* required — to pick up some delicious **Squabisch Pretzels** to fuel the remaining miles. From there we'll cruise the sights (and yes, occasionally the smells) of the Bay Trail along the waterfront, stop for a few *wunderbar* photo opportunities, and continue to the Emeryville Marina before turning inland. Our journey concludes at **Temescal Brewing**, whose very Brompton-friendly courtyard will be pouring Oktoberfest Festbier with UTMOST PRECISION alongside plenty of other beverages and food options. Whether you're celebrating with a Festbier, a sparkling water, or something in between, we'll raise a cheerful **"Prost!"** to good company, folding bikes, and the beginning of what we hope becomes an annual tradition. The ride will be **gemütlich**--**Keiner bleibt zurück** (**comfortably social--no-drop**), and suitable for riders of all experience levels. So grab a pretzel, ring your Brompton bell, and join us for a delightfully un-serious ride with just enough German flair to make everyone smile. *Allez! Auf geht's!* **View the route at this link**: [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56552512](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56552512) **Route description**: The route is 12.5 miles and mostly flat. Starting at El Cerrito Plaza BART station, there is a slight uphill to our first stop for pretzels and coffee. This is followed by a nice downhill on Marin, a pedestrian bridge over the freeway, and some flat riding along the Bay Trail with two bathroom opportunities on the way to the Emeryville Marina. After that we cut into Oakland and end up at Temescal Brewing to end the ride. **Ride level**: Chill / Relaxed Pace: 16 kph / 10 mph Distance: 12.5 Miles There will be one food/coffee stop followed by two bathroom/water stops along the way. Everyone is extremely welcome & no one will be left behind. **Our Community Rules:** 1. Be kind. Welcome and encourage other riders. Insults, shaming, and hate will be removed, and offenders will be banned. 2. Your safety is your responsibility. Helmets are required. Lights are required if riding in darkness. It is each rider’s responsibility to ensure their bike is clean, well-maintained, and fully functional. 3. All bikes are welcome. Occasional Brompton-only events will be clearly labeled. Contact your local Brompton dealer if you'd like to borrow a Brompton for an event (participation may vary). 4. If your plans change, please update your RSVP. BY ATTENDING this event you ACKNOWLEDGE and ACCEPT the following: 1. I ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of bicycling activities and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I further acknowledge that the ride-out will be conducted over public pavements and facilities open to the public, and upon which the hazards of traveling are to be expected. I further agree and warrant that if, at any time, I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation. 2. I FULLY UNDERSTAND that (a) BICYCLING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS AND DEATH ("Risks"); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the ride-out, the conditions in which the ride-out takes place, or the negligence of others; (c) there may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I may incur as a result of my participation; (d) I acknowledge that Brompton Bicycle, event organizers, ride leaders, and volunteers will not be liable for any accidents or damages through this ride-out. 3. PHOTO RELEASE: I CONSENT to my voice, name, and/or likeness being used, without compensation, in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, for eternity, and release Brompton Bicycle, its successors, assigns and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature. DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING.

3 Peaks Challenge

Can you bag the 3 peaks in one day? Mt Tam, Mt Diablo, and Mt Hamilton are the destinations. Are you up to the challenge? We have an early start, 7 am at Equator Coffees in Mill Valley. Have a full tank of gas, KSU (kick stands up) at 7 am. If you want coffee, arrive early. We will grab lunch at the Rainbow Junction before we finish up with our last peak, Mt Hamilton. https://maps.app.goo.gl/VcMpAAva1L6WTh7R9?g_st=ac CCBR group ride guidelines: https://www.ccbr.org/docs.ashx?id=1484948

“Ghosts of Transit Past bicycle tour with Shaping San Francisco”

***“Ghosts of Transit Past bicycle tour with Shaping San Francisco”*** Join us for the Group Kick Off Bicycle Tour - Shaping San Francisco, in collaboration with the SFBC and The New Wheel. We are excited to offer a Transit History bicycle tour that will take you on a journey through the city’s rich transportation heritage. Stage 1: Mission and Valencia—Streetcars, Rail Rights-of-Way, and Bike Advocacy **Meetup Start at:** Old Valencia Car Barn - Today’s Present Location of Duncan Street, Tiffany & Valencia Street Introduce the route with Valencia Street’s Irish carmen, early streetcar operations, and the later emergence of Valencia bike-lane advocacy. Juri Commons between Guerrero and San Jose: Connect the corridor’s rail legacy to the visible remains and reused spaces along the former right-of-way. · Mini-Stop: Rosamunde Sausage on the railroad right-of-way. BART Plaza Mural at 24th Street: Use the mural as a visual anchor for discussing neighborhood identity, transit access, and the Mission’s layered transportation history. · Mini-Stop: The New Wheel on Valencia. Transition: From the Mission, the route moves north toward Market Street, shifting from neighborhood rail traces to citywide streetcar, bike, and advocacy networks. Stage 2: Market and Duboce—Streetcar Heritage, Bikeways, and Advocacy **Market Street Railway Mural:** Discuss “Roar of the Four,” historic streetcars, and Market Street’s role as a transportation spine. Duboce Bikeway Mural: Highlight how bicycle infrastructure became part of the city’s transportation story alongside rail and streetcar systems. Hub Neighborhood at Valencia and Market: Frame the intersection as a transfer point where streetcar history, bicycle advocacy, and urban redevelopment overlap. · Mini-Stop: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. Transition: The route then turns toward Hayes Valley, where the story shifts from transit corridors to freeway removal and public-space transformation. Stage 3: Hayes Valley and Civic Center & **Freeway Revolt and Reclaimed Public Space** Octavia and Hayes / Patricia’s Green: Explain the freeway on/off-ramp removal, the Freeway Revolt, and how transportation decisions reshaped the neighborhood fabric. · Mini-Stop: Mention the Moving SF exhibition at City Hall while riding along Grove Street. Transition: Approaching downtown, the route connects older rail systems to today’s regional funding debates and major transit hubs. Stage 4: Downtown and Union Square—Regional **Transit, Cable Cars, and North–South Renewal** Powell Street Turnaround: Discuss the convergence of BART, Muni, and cable cars, including the November ballot measure to fund Muni and BART. Union Square T Station: Close with the first Muni streetcar B-line that went out Geary, the east–west transformation created by the Bay Bridge and automotive traffic and tries to rejuvenate a north–south axis through the T-line to Chinatown. This tour is a wonderful opportunity for bicyclists and history lovers to come together in discovering more about San Francisco’s transit history, from its streetcar and rail legacies to the transportation choices shaping the city today. RSVP to LisaRuth at Shaping SF: [shaping@foundsf.org](mailto:shaping@foundsf.org) To take part in this ride and secure your spot today! **Location Meetup is the Intersection of Duncan, Tiffany and Valencia Street**

Friday: Vallejo to North Concord

Join us for an adventure into the unknown! New sights and sites. Meet in SF for the 8:20 ferry to Vallejo. (E.g. 7:31 BART from El Cerrito Plaza to 8:00 Embarcadero) In Vallejo we’ll begin with a self-guided tour if Mare Island. Then we’ll cross Vallejo and ride into Benicia, perhaps for lunch or snacking. We’ll cross the bridge south towards Martinez, and then follow the RidewithGPS route southeast to the North Concord BART station. Expect high temperature near 80. Total climbing is just over 1000’, spread out over many small rises. Total riding is just under 32 miles, all paved. Route (subject to change and inspiration): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57175420?via=LXlirvbrNa8ynMX3fGWKOw

Tiburon, here we come

A 25 mail road ride in Marin County. We will cycle along the edge of the Bay as much as possible. Starting in Mill Valley. Looping counter clockwise around the Tiburon Peninsula to Corte Madera. Considering on the Corte Madera to Mill Valley bikepath to the starting point. Possible lunch stop at Sprouts market in Corte Madera. map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57177970?via=8MNxigXsLR4kVSktWrSwNw

SF Bay Trail Monthly Ride

Bay Area recumbent cyclist monthly Ride. (Berkeley to Point Richmond) Pace: 12-14 mph when pedaling on flat ground. Slower when climbing. distances: 25.5 miles Please Arrive by 9:45 AM, Wheels rolling at 10 AM. Meet at Brickyard Cove on the west side of highway 80 and University Ave. in Berkeley CA, There is ample parking available as well as pubic bathrooms. Route Description: From Brickyard Cove parking lot in Berkley the route follows the San Francisco Bay trail all the way to point Richmond, i there is a bathroom stop halfway at the Craneway Pavilion (the old Ford assembly plant), . From Craneway, the SF Bay Trail uses roads to connect with Point Richmond and the turn-around point at Kaleidoscope Coffee. Generally spend about 20-30 minutes at Kaleidoscope Coffee or Café Roma before heading back via the Dornan Tunnel and the bike trails at Miller-Knox and Brickyard Cove. Route is known for its scenic views of bay, marinas, waterfronts and birdlife. Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49854701 Please note: Most of our trikes are equipped with electric assist motors. That means that we generally maintain an average speed of 12mph when traveling on level ground.

Grand View and Strawberry

**A reminder that there will not be any more roams in September as I will be busy with zen ceremonies and activities.** I have had this route in mind for a while. If you are looking south from the Richmond, just west of Park Presidio, there are only really two hills you see: one is Strawberry Hill in the park, the other Grand View at the northern end of Golden Gate Heights. We will tackle both hills (roughly numbers 10 and 20 in the list of San Francisco summits) on our way round; admire the tiled staircases; enjoy Blue Heron lake and the park; and explore a couple of alleys in the neighbourhood - which are very rare in the Sunset. Naturally there will be some climbing on this roam! *Bringing water, snacks, and layers for all the microclimates is the way to go.* *These roams are offered by donation. They are one way I am able to pay my rent in San Francisco.* *Punctuality is always appreciated, for the sake of everybody's time. Please send a message on the app before the start if you are running late, and we will either wait (up to ten minutes) of I will direct you on how to catch up. Once we get underway I have to focus on those who are there, and most likely won't respond.* *Generally half the people who sign up don't actually show up on the day. I do track flakiness and remove people who have a poor attendance record. It is discourteous to those on the waitlist who would like to attend.* *Sending me a message explaining that you can't make it is always appreciated.*

Marin Headlands - Rodeo Beach Hike - Sunday 9-27-26

Paddleboarding/Kayaking in San Rafael.

Presidio loop over hills and along the coast