Downhill Biking San Francisco

Bike ride: Stanford loop

Hi group, Found a nice bike ride route to share: 🥾 Stanford loop 📏 21.3 mi ⏱ ~2 h 04 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this bike ride together on Saturday, June 6. 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/e806635021/stanford-loop Hope to see some of you there.

Marin Gravel Ride - Short Course

## Where It All Started Join us for a fun, social group gravel ride that blends steady miles, great scenery, and a supportive pace for riders who want a rewarding day on mixed-surface roads. The route is best suited to intermediate riders, with enough rhythm to feel engaging while still leaving room to regroup, enjoy the views, and keep the ride inclusive for newer participants. This route includes rest stops and food or water points, which makes this kind of organized route especially easy to follow. ## The Nitty-Gritty **Distance:** 20.2 miles **Elevation:** 3,032 feet climbing **Est Time:** 1:50 min ## What You’ll Experience For a ride like this, the best points of interest are usually the sections where the scenery opens up, the road surface changes, or the route passes through classic rural gravel country. Coffee rest stops are ideal about halfway through the ride, especially at a local café, country store, or any vista point that can handle a group quickly. Great scenic overlooks, bridges, tree-lined lanes, farm views, trail crossings, and landmarks that captures the feel of the ride without breaking the group’s momentum ## The Vibe It’s high-energy. You aren’t just riding in the hills; you’re biking in the birthplace of mountain bikes. ## Equipment and Gear A gravel bike with a stable fit, reliable gearing, and hydraulic discs is ideal for this ride, especially since this route includes rougher surfaces and rolling terrain. Bring a flat kit, multitool, two tubes or a plug kit, tire levers, mini pump or CO2, and enough water and snacks for the full ride plus a little extra. A helmet is essential, and it is smart to add gloves, sunglasses, a visible jersey, and front and rear lights if there is any chance of finishing near dusk. The Golden Gate Bridge can be extremely windy! ## Tire Choice For mixed gravel conditions, tires in the 38–45 mm range are a strong all-around choice, especially with a tread pattern that rolls efficiently on hardpack but still gives grip on loose sections. This route offers smooth gravel, so a fast-rolling semi-slick can work well; if it’s wet, choose a more aggressive tread and slightly lower pressure for comfort and traction. The best tire is the one that matches your skill level and gives you confidence without slowing the group unnecessarily. # Additional Info/Summary Downloadable GPX file: [Link](https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/460964044/)

Mountain Bike Downhill Run in Wildcat Canyon’s Designated Natural Area?

Join John Taylor IN PERSON to learn about the East Bay Regional Park District’s plan to construct a mountain bike downhill run within the designated Natural Area of Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. **PLEASE NOTE:** This month's meeting takes place in person in Orinda and won't be livestreamed or recorded. The East Bay Regional Park District has set in motion a plan to construct a mountain bike downhill run within the designated Natural Area of Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. Dr. John Taylor will illustrate the issues that would result from placing a high-intensity recreational facility in the park's natural area. CNPS East Bay Chapter Conservation Committee Chair Jim Hanson will describe simple ways you can comment on the location of this recreational facility as well as the East Bay Regional Park District's "21st Century District Plan." **John Taylor** is a professor at UC Berkeley in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology. Visit his Google Scholar page to access his publications. **Jim Hanson** is chair of the CNPS East Bay Chapter's Conservation Committee. He formerly managed large restoration projects as a landscape architect and served as statewide conservation chair for the California Native Grasslands Association. He has hiked the hills of the East Bay since he was a child. *CNPS East Bay Chapter meetings are free of charge and open to everyone. We provide light refreshments at our in-person meetings. Email programs@ebcnps.org if you have questions.* **MEETING LOCATION** Garden Room, Orinda Public Library [26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563](https://goo.gl/maps/Dkt9vsjPdiLpYzjk6) The Garden Room is on the second floor of the building, accessible by stairs or an elevator. **Transporation** 4 blocks from the Orinda BART station Plenty of free parking in the immediate vicinity of the meeting venue

San Francisco Bike Party - #167

**Come out and join us! Ride with the San Francisco crew of amazing partiers!** **Theme: TBD** **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!

BTCEB Gala Ride Saturday (5/30) at Joaquin Miller Park!

Join Bicycle Trails Council on **SATURDAY MAY 30TH** for our next Gala ride as we return to the flowy redwood trails at **JOAQUIN MILLER PARK!** As always this will be a fun time looping through one of the parks BTCEB helps maintain. We will be riding the Big Trees loop, climbing up Sunset, catching the view of the Oakland skyline, and dropping down the fast and fun Cinderella. The advanced groups will also rip down Chaparral and Castle Park while others may venture across Skyline to catch a few trails in Redwood. Should be an awesome time as always! **[RSVP](https://www.meetup.com/bicycletrailscouncil/events/314855225)** to join the ride! And do us a favor an **[SIGN THE WAIVER](https://esign.ottersign.com/p/bicycle-trails-council-of-the-east-bay/0BjaK2PbhC)** now rather than at the ride. Meet at: JOAQUIN MILLER PARKING LOT - ELEPHANT BARN 3594 SANBORN DR OAKLAND CA 94602 We will gather at 9am at the Elephant Barn parking lot and hit the trails promptly at 9:30am. The ELEPHANT BARN parking lot is within the JOAQUIN MILLER PARK on Sanborn Dr. Head up Joaquin Miller Rd to the park entrance and turn into the park on Sanborn Dr. Go just past the community center/ranger station lot and make a left into the larger parking lot, which is the Elephant Barn lot. Join us for refreshments and snacks after the ride at **[GHOSTOWN BREWING](https://www.ghosttownbrewing.com/)** in the Laurel. A well-tuned mountain bike is a must! * We offer rides for ALL SKILL LEVELS, from novice to advanced. We will separate into at least 3 levels of riders: The beginner group, group C, will ride around 8 miles and 900ft of elevation gain; the intermediate group, group B, will ride around 10 miles and 1500ft of elevation gain; the advanced group, group A, will ride around 15+ miles and 1500+ ft of elevation gain. All rides are ‘no-drop’ rides (we won’t leave you behind or let you get lost) and are fully supported. A novice rider should be able to ride 10-12 miles ( including \~1000ft of climbing) on hilly narrow singletrack for 2.5 hrs. * **BTCEB (Bicycle Trails Council of East Bay)** is the oldest Mountain Bike Advocacy Non-Profit in the USA. We are a volunteer run, advocacy group for mountain bikers; we work to get more rideable narrow trails in the East Bay. * We help maintain trails within East Bay parks (like Joaquin Miller and Crockett Hills) * We organize fun rides and events for the mountain bike community. Join us and help the cause! * For more info on the Bicycle Trails Council of East Bay and to join, please visit **[https://www.BTCEB.org/join](https://www.BTCEB.org/join)** * If you are not already a member of BTCEB consider joining us today and help free the single track! Our Gala rides are free and open to the public and led by experienced local mountain bikers familiar with the trails. Medical coverage is provided to all paid BTCEB members, one more reason to join. Go to our web site, **[https://www.BTCEB.org/join](https://www.BTCEB.org/join)** and join TODAY! Be sure to **[RSVP](https://www.meetup.com/bicycletrailscouncil/events/314855225)** to join this ride! And do us a favor an **[SIGN THE WAIVER](https://esign.ottersign.com/p/bicycle-trails-council-of-the-east-bay/0BjaK2PbhC)** now rather than at the ride.

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

Queer Biker Invasion of National Parks: Grand Teton & Yellowstone

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.)

Bike ride: Loveland Recreation Trail Loop

Hi all, Sharing a great bike ride route I came across: 🥾 Loveland Recreation Trail Loop 📏 24.8 mi ⏱ ~2 h 18 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this bike ride together on Saturday, June 6. 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/e799162436/loveland-recreation-trail-loop See you on the trail!

Learn How to Dragon Boat with KP Dragons

Our Sunday Meetups are for **first time or inexperienced** paddlers, and for experienced paddlers who wish to focus on refining their technique. All equipment is provided, but be sure to bring a water bottle and wear clothes you don't mind getting a little wet, and a ZipLoc bag for your keys/phone. In order to RSVP a spot on the boat, please be sure to fill out the following forms before coming out. This will help us with preparing boat seating and enable us to notify you in the event that practice gets cancelled due to weather conditions. Please be sure to also show up promptly at 8:30AM so we can set you up. **REQUIRED WAIVERS** * Contact Form: [https://forms.gle/daPoKAQQE8THwXkTA](https://forms.gle/daPoKAQQE8THwXkTA) * Waiver & Safety Form: [https://tinyurl.com/kpdwaiver](https://tinyurl.com/kpdwaiver) **ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP** The first three (3) trial practices are totally free. After your first three practices, we will invite you to formally join our team, at an annual membership rate of $150 for the full season. This serves to cover insurance, boat maintenance, and equipment upkeep. We are a non-profit, which relies on the generosity of our members and volunteers. After you join, your profile will be established on TeamSnap, where you will see our full practice schedule and upcoming races and be notified of key announcements affecting our team. We are looking forward to seeing you on the water!

Game Hangout at Two Pitchers

Join other millenials to play games at Two Pitchers. Feel free to bring any of your favorite games- there are a few at 2 pitchers, but group games are always encouraged

Tuesday Night Bunny Run (Beginner)

Come out and enjoy an easy run to the beach (and back) at Tennessee Valley before the sun sets! **Distance:** 3.5 miles. **Cumulative elevation gain:** 260 ft. **Avg. Pace:** 9-11 min/mile **Course:** The Tennessee Valley trail from the parking lot to the beach and back. **Terrain:** Mix of pavement, fire roads, and singletrack, a small hill, but mostly gentle grades Difficulty: Easy / Moderate **Services:** Bathrooms at the parking lot (no running water). Bring water if you need it. **Directions:** From Hwy 101, take the Mill Valley Stinson Beach Hwy 1 exit. After the light, make a left onto Tennessee Valley Rd. Drive to the very end of Tennessee Valley Rd and park in the parking lot. Look for runners gathering near the gate to the Tennessee Valley trailhead.