Bike Commuting 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 -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.)

Lake Merritt Loop: East Bay Morning Walk + Coffee ☕🌳

Hey hey, so thought it be dope to start a Saturday with an easy loop around Lake Merritt and some good company. No alarm stress and no gear needed 🌳 We'll meet near the Children's Fairyland sign at Lake Merritt (I'll post a photo of the exact spot in the event chat the day of). There's parking nearby, and BART is close for anyone coming from farther out. It's a chill 2 to 3 mile walk at an easy pace, think catching up on life, not chasing a PR. After the loop we'll grab coffee (or breakfast burritos, no judgment) at Equator Coffees, right across from the lake next to Whole Foods. Come solo or bring a friend, you'll fit right in. These walks are just as fun with 5 people as with 25, no awkward standing around, just moving and chatting. 🐕 Dog friendly 👟 All fitness levels welcome, walkers and joggers mix just fine ⏱️ About 2 to 3 miles, 1.5 hours total including the coffee hang 🅿️ Free parking nearby, and walk ups are always welcome RSVP so we have a rough headcount. See you there 👋

Strawberry Peak, the harder way

Want to move (slightly) beyond just hiking into scrambling? Want to do something that I'm 99% sure no one else has done before (explained below)? Strawberry Peak is a good intro to clambering over rocks. I've done this about 5 times so I know the way. While this is called the "Mountaineer's Route", if you're fit and not that afraid of heights you can do this. See my writeup here: https://goalhiking.org/g/strawberry-peak-mountaineers-route You can find plenty of videos and reports online. Bear in mind this is NOT the route that starts at Red Box. We'll return that way, but we'll start at Colby Canyon. We'll hike at a slow to moderate pace. So, what's the new thing no one (or almost no one) has done before? I might actually bring my bike (which I'll expect you to pass up to me at key points). You can bring your bike too. I have trouble seeing anyone else crazy enough to carry their bike up this so they can bike down. As usual, anyone who signs up goes on a waiting list. To get off it, leave a comment or send me a DM.

Ferry Building - Heron's Head - The Mission Hike - 8.6 miles, 300 ft elev

We will be doing an intermediate level one-way hike along a segment of the Bay Trail in San Francisco, starting from the Ferry Building to Heron’s Head Park in Bayview, then continuing into the Mission. **This hike is for INTERMEDIATE HIKERS only.** The 8.6 mile route will offer many unique views of San Francisco’s industrial central waterfront, as we pass through Mission Bay, Crane Cove Park, Dogpatch, and India Basin on our way to Heron’s Head Park. After exploring Heron’s Head Park we will head into the Mission via Potrero Hill. **THIS EVENT HAS A WAITLIST. DO NOT SHOW UP FOR IT UNLESS YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN EMAIL SAYING YOU CAN ATTEND. NO PLUS ONES ARE PERMITTED ON THIS HIKE.** We **meet at 10:00 am** outside the Ferry Building on The Embarcadero and **depart promptly at 10:15 am**. We begin the trek by heading south along The Embarcadero into Mission Bay where we pick up Terry Francois Boulevard to Crane Cove Park. After a brief stop in the park, we continue south along Illinois Avenue to Cargo Way, which will lead us into Heron’s Head Park. We will spend some time exploring the park and taking a break for lunch and the restroom. Afterwards, we will head northwest along Cargo Way into the Potrero Hill area. We will cross Route 101 on the pedestrian overpass at 22nd Street, leading us into the Mission and our destination at 21st and Folsom Street. From there you can easily walk a few blocks to the 24th Street BART Station, but it is likely some of us will head to Southern Pacific Brewery near 19th and Folsom Streets. Bring water, snacks and/or lunch. Dress for the weather. **Information** AllTrails Route: [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/fb-hhp-mi-36ac8e5?u=i](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/fb-hhp-mi-36ac8e5?u=i) Level: Intermediate level. You will be expected to hike an average of 2.5 to 3.0 miles per hour. Total Distance: 8.6 miles. Elevation Gain: 300 feet. Hiking Time: 3.5 hours plus stops. Pets: Dogs/cats are welcome to come. Restrooms: At the Ferry Building (mile 0.0), Crane Cove Park (mile 2.7), Heron’s Head Park (mile 5.8) and Jose Coronado Playground or bar (mile 8.6). **Directions** The meeting spot is outside the Ferry Building on The Embarcadero, below the clock tower. From The Embarcadero BART Station, walk east one block. The 14 Bus and N Light Rail also stop close by. From our destination in the Mission you have the following public transportation options to return to the Ferry Building: * BART at the 24th and Mission Streets Station. * The 14 Bus at 22nd and Mission Streets. * The 12 Bus at 20th and Folsom Street. Paid parking available at Four Embarcadero Center. **Liability Disclaimer** The organizers of this event are unpaid volunteers and not expert hiking guides. By signing up for this event you agree to assume all responsibility for your own safety, health consequences, conduct and well-being, and you hereby release its organizers, hosts and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You are also acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with this type of outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards.

5-mile Berkeley stairs hike & UC Berkeley campus (Berkeley) #PAC12

Monday 9am Pt. Isabel Walk - Richmond

We meet at the west side of the circular parking lot and take an 80 minute energizing walk. Some turn back halfway, for a 40 minute walk. Please show up a bit early as we leave promptly at 9:00 am. The walk has both paved and gravel trails. We walk about 20 minutes and pause at a bridge -- and some turn back. Weather permitting, some stay for coffee, etc., at a picnic table near the Sit & Stay Cafe (on the east side of the circular parking lot). Optional: arrive early for unsupervised stretching. Reminder: no dogs. Questions? Please call or e-mail. Mark 510-684-4092 mhe943-meetup@yahoo.com

Brisk Walk & Shop--SW corner Ordway & Marin, Albany, 11a

We are a warm and friendly group of walkers who like to get a really good cardio workout. We meet at the South West corner of Ordway and Marin. We walk briskly up to Marin circle, and then continue at a moderately fast pace, as far as the top of Marin. If there's a garage sale along the route, we may stop for a few minutes to take a breather and check it out. We welcome newcomers, and often have walkers who walk just part of the route. Over a number of weeks, you can build up the stamina to get to the top of Marin!

Wednesday 9am Walk Albany Bulb

This walk is a 30-60 minute loop with options (some return halfway) and mild elevations. It includes water views, hard-to-spot wildlife, strange sculptures, baffling graffiti, and (optionally) the notorious Mad Marc's Castle (no relation). We meet near the end of the parking lot (see photo and map). Please arrive a bit early as we depart promptly at 9:00 am. A public restroom and bike racks are to the left of the meeting point. Reminder: no dogs. Questions? Please call or email Mark: 510-684-4092 mhe943-meetup@yahoo.com

San Francisco Roundabout Trail Part 2 of (3)

Friday 9a Walk McLaughlin Park starting from the Albany Bulb parking lot

Please arrive a bit early as we leave promptly at 9:00a. This is a 40-75 minute loop with options (some return halfway) for more ambitious walkers. We meet at the end of the Albany Bulb parking lot. Reminder: no dogs. Questions? Please call or email Mark: 510-684-4092 mhe943-meetup@yahoo.com Optional: arrive early for unsupervised stretching.

Tam Morning Hike, 7.5 miles, 1300’

In The Shadow Of The Bridge

I will be in the UK for the first week of November, celebrating my best friend's wedding, so the first roam of the month will be on Friday 13th. The Golden Gate Bridge occupies a special place in the iconography of San Francisco. This new route will not take us over the bridge, but around the approaches, checking out various little spots within the Presidio. We will do some climbing to get close to the top of Rob Hill, and there will be plenty of dirt tracks - and maybe a little off-roading. We will meet beside the Warming Hut at the west end of Crissy Field, at the benches away from the bridge. (Pedantry alert: since we will always be to the south of the bridge itself, there will be no actual bridge shadows cast on our route, but it seemed a poetic way to describe it). *Bringing water, snacks, and layers for all the microclimates is the way to go. Please check the forecast and look out for updates if it is going to be rainy. We may go ahead, depending on the conditions.* *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) or 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.*