Bike Rides San Francisco

Scenic San Francisco Ride

Short Notice but I've been waiting for a hot day to schedule this ride and it looks like this Tuesday is date for which I've been waiting. It's going to be hot on Tuesday - even in the city. Lets try to stay cool by riding along the water front from the Ferry Building to Ocean Beach. Let's meet at ten, in the back of the ferry building, just outside Red Bay coffee. Our ride will take us along the embarcadero, just outside of the wharf area, around Fort mason, along Chrissy field, up to the GG bridge lookout, through part of the presidio, and finding our way to GG Park. Lunch at Java Beach Cafe across from Ocean Beach. On the way back, we'll stop at the rose garden in GG park and take the fun Wiggle, and people will either Bart back or take a ferry.

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.)

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.)

Spooky San Francisco Ghetto Night Ride, Sat 9/12

***This ride is on Saturday 9/12/26 in SF.*** Friends - - - I know this thread was just a survey of interest, but we will also use it for the spooky night ride on the 12th. If you plan to come please RSVP "Yes" so we have the number of riders and bikes. In case you said yes "to survey" but are unable to join the ride, kindly change your RSVP from "Yes" to "No". ***+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++*** **San Francisco Ghetto Night Ride** is one of our signature rides, and the most popular among GRF regular suspects. We will be riding the hills, peaks and valleys of everyone's favorite city. We’ll zip through the ghettos, pass the mansions and view the scenery very few people get to see in a year let alone in a single evening. If you would like a cup of coffee, a light supper, or a snack, you can come earlier and join the group (place TBD, but Moto friendly). Or come few minutes before KSU time. You will be able to leave any time you get tired. We usually finish the ride before midnight. • When: **Saturday 9/12/26**, Arrive by 4:00 PM, KSU 4:15 (If you wish to have a light supper, snacks, coffee, etc, please arrive 3ish and look for us in the patio). • Where: Connecticut Yankee, [100 Connecticut St · San Francisco, CA](https://www.google.com/maps/place/100+Connecticut+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94107/@37.7650244,-122.4003092,17z/data=!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x808f7fcc7b2b0871:0xaefbd7453a1e508!2s100+Connecticut+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94107!3b1!8m2!3d37.764953!4d-122.39807!16s%2Fg%2F11rp1xnrk_!3m5!1s0x808f7fcc7b2b0871:0xaefbd7453a1e508!8m2!3d37.764953!4d-122.39807!16s%2Fg%2F11rp1xnrk_?hl=en&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) • Pace: City speed limits :-) • Gear: ATGATT & Head to toe. • Motorcycle: Yes, you will need one ;-) • Route: Technical. San Francisco Hills !! About this Ride: This ride is generally within posted speed limits, but the route is highly technical, scary, spooky, challenging and -- at the same time – exhilarating, breathtaking and absolutely positively fun. We'll make a few rest and coffee breaks, but not long enough for a big meal, just what you can find at Starbucks or similar places. Feel free to carry water and snacks ;\~) NOT FOR NEWBIES: Mininum 1-2 years & 12K miles seat time recommended. If you get separated, leap frog to one of these rest stops. We will end the ride at City Hall. *Coffee/Rest stop #1* \- Safeway \(5290 Diamond Heights Blvd\) \([https://maps.google.com/?ll=37.74358,-122.437198&spn=0.004827,0.012392&t=m&z=17&iwloc=lyrftr:m,6466666468325545556,37.743614,-122.438936](https://maps.google.com/?ll=37.74358,-122.437198&spn=0.004827,0.012392&t=m&z=17&iwloc=lyrftr:m,6466666468325545556,37.743614,-122.438936)) 15 min - Starbucks & Restrooms inside *Coffee/rest stop #2* \- Starbucks Laurel Hts \(California & Spruce \- rear parking lot \([https://maps.google.com/?ll=37.786233,-122.453367&spn=0.000984,0.00618&t=m&z=18&layer=c&cbll=37.786232,-122.453368&panoid=GXoqy0pqG50jsoOpUFUHTg&cbp=11,68.54,,0,0](https://maps.google.com/?ll=37.786233,-122.453367&spn=0.000984,0.00618&t=m&z=18&layer=c&cbll=37.786232,-122.453368&panoid=GXoqy0pqG50jsoOpUFUHTg&cbp=11,68.54,,0,0))) 30 min for coffee, snacks and rest. ***+++ SPACE WILL BE LIMITED +++*** +++++++++++++++++++ **Videos of some of our past night rides:** [https://player.vimeo.com/video/72294436](https://player.vimeo.com/video/72294436) [https://player.vimeo.com/video/68881061](https://player.vimeo.com/video/68881061) [https://player.vimeo.com/video/64482249](https://player.vimeo.com/video/64482249) [https://youtu.be/I3hXRd0c0d0](https://youtu.be/I3hXRd0c0d0) [http://youtu.be/NK9wkvADVh8](http://youtu.be/NK9wkvADVh8) **Photos of some of our past night rides:** [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/25741907/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/25741907/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/21223362/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/21223362/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/10979922/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/10979922/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/1084072/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/1084072/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/22549442/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/22549442/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26403467/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26403467/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26126153/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26126153/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/21821142/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/21821142/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/17755132/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/17755132/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26757554/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26757554/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/24936772/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/24936772/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/16205172/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/16205172/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26028217/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26028217/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/8589972/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/8589972/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/19625822/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/19625822/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/30296264/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/30296264/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/23604902/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/23604902/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/29047233/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/29047233/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/14412532/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/14412532/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27992456/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27992456/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/6145932/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/6145932/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/15521582/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/15521582/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27922711/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27922711/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27830744/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27830744/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27402362/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27402362/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27208717/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27208717/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/14708762/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/14708762/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/2211521/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/2211521/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27107278/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27107278/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26985626/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26985626/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/3207762/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/3207762/) Many thanks, Mehran

Angel Island Adventure: Hiking & Biking Escape 🏝️🚲

“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**

Coast Ride

🚴‍♀️ Golden Gate Bridge • Sausalito • Tiburon Waterfront Cycling Adventure

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.

Presidio loop over hills and along the coast