Downhill Biking San Francisco

Mountain bike ride: Downieville Classic (Shuttle Ride)

Hi group, Adding this mountain bike ride route for the group: 🥾 Downieville Classic (Shuttle Ride) 📏 15.3 mi ⏱ ~1 h 36 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this mountain bike ride together on Saturday, August 1. No commercial host, just members of the group meeting up to enjoy the route. Bring water, weather-appropriate gear, and the route loaded on your komoot app: https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/e781653386/downieville-classic-shuttle-ride Reach out with any questions.

San Francisco Bike Party - #169 All Bike, All People, One Love

**Come out and join us! Ride with the San Francisco crew of amazing partiers!** **Theme: All Bike, All People, One Love** **Start: TBD** **Party Stop #1: TBD** **End: TBD** **Route Map:** **TBD** Meetup: 7:30 pm PST Rollout: 8 pm PST How We Ride: • Stay in the RIGHT lane • Stop at RED lights • Leave no trace • Ride predictably & in control • Roll past conflict • Ride prepared • When in doubt, BIKE PARTY!

Bike ride: Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb race route

Hey everyone, Adding this bike ride route for the group: 🥾 Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb race route 📏 7.7 mi ⏱ ~2 h 14 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this bike ride together on Sunday, August 2. No commercial host, just members of the group meeting up to enjoy the route. Bring water, weather-appropriate gear, and the route loaded on your komoot app: https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/e1373443876/mount-washington-auto-road-bicycle-hillclimb-race-route Reach out with any questions.

Marin: 8th Annual Jerry Kruse Memorial Ride

This ride memorializes Jerry Kruse, the founder of Cycling4Fun and cycling guru that helped many find their way into the sport of cycling. Paradise Loop was Jerry's favorite ride. It is a pretty and enjoyable ride. We will do a traditional version of that loop and an extended version both versions starting from College of Marin Physical Ed. campus parking area. Traditional route -- 28 miles with 1390ft climbing. Detailed map, Garmin Download, and cue sheets can be found here: [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32980141](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32980141) Extended route -- Traditional route with added distance. 49.9 miles, 2364ft of climbing. Detailed map, Garmin Download, and cue sheets can be found here: [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32988628](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32988628) We will meet in parking Lot 13 on the Physical Education Campus of the College of Marin. 700 College Ave, Kentfield. We will be in a free gravel lot off the paved lot to the right of the paved lot entrance. Look for a vehicle in the parking area with an orange traffic cone on its top. Any changes in these rides, including cancellation, due to weather or other evil doing will be posted on the [Cycling4Fun.com website](http://www.cycling4fun.com/) by 7:00am the day of the ride. Please arrive at the start by 8:15am to prepare for an 8:30am departure. Cue sheets/Directions will be on the windshield for late arrivals. Look for a vehicle in the parking area with an orange traffic cone on top. Ride leader is Bob Carlson. Helmets required **Following the Jerry Kruse Memorial Ride there will be a pot-luck at the home of Nancy Spellman at 345 Hickory Lane, San Rafael. It’s a chance to get to know fellow riders and talk about and answer questions about cycling. Please contact Nancy via Email [nancyspell@yahoo.com](mailto:nancyspell@yahoo.com) or by phone/text (415-250-0608) to let her know you are coming and what you might bring. I will have a cooler available to keep food while you ride the Jerry Kruse memorial ride. See you there.** Bob

Bike ride: Riverfront Park to Minto-Brown Island Park loop

Hi all, Found a nice bike ride route to share: 🥾 Riverfront Park to Minto-Brown Island Park loop 📏 8.2 mi ⏱ ~48 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this bike ride together on Saturday, July 25. No commercial host, just members of the group meeting up to enjoy the route. Bring water, weather-appropriate gear, and the route loaded on your komoot app: https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/e1287224629/riverfront-park-to-minto-brown-island-park-loop See you on the trail!

Good Point, Richmond (Ride #122)

Hi friends! Let's ride up to Point Richmond along the Bay Trail, have lunch, and ride back along the Richmond and Ohlone greenways. There will be options to take BART on the return, if you desire. ~30 miles, mostly flat. This is a Jeannie ride. There will be music ;) We'll go at a good clip and make a few brief stops to regroup and take pics. If you haven’t been on your bike in a while, or are a slower rider, this may not be the ride for you — we’ll catch you on a future ride. Please bring water, snacks, and layers if needed. Bring your own lunch if you don’t wish to purchase one from Roma Caffe in Richmond. WHEN: We’ll meet between 9:30 and 9:45am. We'll do introductions and head out by 10am sharp. WHERE: We’ll meet in the church plaza across the street from Arthur Mac’s, one block away from MacArthur BART, on MLK Jr Way at 40th Street. See you then!

Brickyard Cove to end of Bay Bridge via Bay Trail

We'll ride along the Bay Trail to Emeryville, go under the overpass, and work our way towards IKEA on Shellmound Dr., where we pick up the Bay Bridge Trail. We'll meet up at the end of the bridge, at the lookout. Most likely, we'll eat at (To be decided), on the way back, via Aquatic Park . If you have found the Seabreeze Cafe at the corner of University and Frontage Road, you're almost there. Continue across the unpaved parking lot to the new area of the park called Brickyard Cove. You'll find us in the new paved parking area.

PickleFun in San Francisco 🥒🎾🎉🎉

* Join us for a fun time of playing and drilling pickleball COACH HUY LE! * Check us out on Instagram [p1ckl3fun](https://www.instagram.com/p1ckl3fun?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) * This event is perfect for pickleball enthusiasts at the **Intermediate Level (3.5+)** who want to improve their game. * We reserved the right to refuse to service. * Come enjoy some friendly competition and make new friends in the process. Bring your paddles, wear comfortable clothes, and be prepared for a great time! * **Location:** Buena Vista Park Northwest Entrance, Haight Street, San Francisco, CA * **Safety Disclaimer:**
The organizers of this meet-up are unpaid volunteers. All participants agree to assume 100% responsibility for their own safety, conduct, and well-being and recognize that possible hazards exist while participating in outdoor (or any other) activities, and agree to participate solely at their own risk. If you RSVP “Yes” and/or attend any of our events, it shall be conclusively presumed that you understand and agree to this policy

Klamath Falls to Eugene via Crater Lake (Oregon)

\*\*\* **Important Update (6/10/26): RSVPs are closed. Thanks.** \*\*\* Let's tour Oregon from the border of California to Eugene. This route goes up and around the spectacular Crater Lake Rim Road. Other highlights include the Umpqua river, beautiful forests and several large lakes for swimming. Repeat of the tour from July 2013 last led by Frankie, which I participated in. RideWithGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54216848 Thurs 7/23: 9:40 pm Amtrak red-eye from Emeryville Friday 7/24: 8am arrive Klamath Falls, ride 69 miles to Crater Lake / Mazana Campground. We have reserved sites D29 and G12. Bring mosquito repellant. Saturday 7/25: ride 52 miles to Toketee Lake Campground. We made a reservation for sites #A7 and #A14. No water onsite but we are near the river. Use water filters. Some hot springs near the Umpqua river are only 1-2 miles away. https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umpqua/recreation/toketee-lake-campground Sunday 7/26: ride 68 miles to Dorena Lake (Baker Bay Campground) Sites#34 and #36 Monday 7/27: final stretch to Eugene (\~30 miles, mostly flat!) 5pm Amtrak overnighter from Eugene to Emeryville (or wherever you want to get off). Tue 7/28: train arrives \~8:30am Emeryville. Amtrak schedule: - tickets are \~$140 round trip for economy class. You are responsible for getting your own train tickets! Accommodation: camping This tour will be challenging, but not difficult if you have done hilly riding and camping before. Long days and some long/steep climbs. The last time around we had 8 participants and everyone finished AND everyone had a blast. Don't believe me? Take a look at the photos from 2013: https://www.meetup.com/norcal-biketouring/events/116712492 Touring / gravel bikes / bigger tires will be needed on the National Forest roads... \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Important Notice:** The Organizer, Assistant Organizers, and Event Organizers in this group are not professional leaders or guides. By signing up for a trip, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging you are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, and Event Organizers of the NorCal Bicycle Touring and Camping Meetup Group against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities. **Read these Safety Notes for Riders:** [https://www.google.com/search?q=safety+tips+for+bike+touring](https://www.google.com/search?q=safety+tips+for+bike+touring) **Gear List for Bike Touring:** [https://www.reddit.com/r/bicycletouring/comments/12vfu65/chatgpt_gear_list_to_get_started_bicycle_touring/](https://www.reddit.com/r/bicycletouring/comments/12vfu65/chatgpt_gear_list_to_get_started_bicycle_touring/)

Mountain bike ride: Fairfax Tamarancho Trails loop

Hi group, Adding this mountain bike ride route for the group: 🥾 Fairfax Tamarancho Trails loop 📏 11.1 mi ⏱ ~1 h 42 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this mountain bike ride together on Sunday, August 2. No commercial host, just members of the group meeting up to enjoy the route. Bring water, weather-appropriate gear, and the route loaded on your komoot app: https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/e781626718/fairfax-tamarancho-trails-loop Hope to see some of you there.

Intro To Trad Leading @ Donner Summit with Vertical Pursuits

Mountain bike ride: Virginia Key North Point Trails

Hi group, Sharing a great mountain bike ride route I came across: 🥾 Virginia Key North Point Trails 📏 3.4 mi ⏱ ~26 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this mountain bike ride together on Saturday, August 1. No commercial host, just members of the group meeting up to enjoy the route. Bring water, weather-appropriate gear, and the route loaded on your komoot app: https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/e2813410193/virginia-key-north-point-trails Hope to see some of you there.