Update: The SFMTA board voted to implement the new protected side-running bike lanes starting early 2025. There were many people in support of the center bike lane at the November 2024 meeting, and a few supporters of the side-running lanes too, but it had likely already been decided on. If […]
Bike Rides & Routes
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Alex lives in San Francisco and regularly rides his bike on a long bike commute nearly 50 miles to work in South Bay. We asked him some questions about his story and any tips and tricks to help other people who work far away (especially for this specific Bay Area […]
As usual, biking to Outside Lands is the best way to get to this fantastic festival in Golden Gate Park. No worries about traffic, bus crowds, lack of parking, surge pricing, or anything else. Riding a bicycle is the way to go. Unfortunately, the Outside Lands 2023 website only has […]
I went to a Stern Grove Festival show, and I was blown away by how lucky I am to live in a place with this kind of free show put on in a beautiful city park. Even more amazing is how many people living in San Francisco and Daly City […]
After living in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn for a while, I have some bike commuting observations, tips on routing, and other things to know when riding your bike around Brooklyn! Riding your bike is the FASTEST way to get around I’ve been riding my bike from Bushwick to most […]
This post is contributed by Martin Goldman who works at evo, an outdoor sports store. When not using the Burke Gilman Trail for commuting, you can find him cruising it on his Devinci Hatchet exploring the many restaurants & breweries along the path while on his way to a park. In some areas, […]
It’s a beautiful day for a bike ride, but where should you ride? Maybe you’ve never explored past the few blocks of your neighborhood and you want to find that bike path nearby. Maybe you’ve already found some of those nearby bike paths, but want to explore farther. Maybe you’re […]
Biking in Paris can be a fun and rewarding way to see the city from a new perspective and search for the best French croissants & pastries. As you bike through each arrondissement and across each bridge more romantic than the last, you can feel the life of Paris. Paris […]
So you’ve got your ticket to Outside Lands this year and you wanna know “How should I get to the Outside Lands Festival in 2019?” I’ll spare telling you all the horrors of the crowded buses and lack of parking, and instead go straight to the best and easiest option: […]
Why Bike to Coachella? You’ve heard the horror stories about getting to Coachella. Hours of driving through traffic. The 30+ minute walk to get to the entrance of the festival from the Uber & taxi drop off area. Waiting for a ride at the end when everyone else is also […]
Love is in the air. You want to do something special with your partner, and you want to give them the joy of bike commuting. For people who don’t bike often, a nice ride on trails with beautiful sights is a great gateway to using a bicycle for everyday transportation! […]