Hello Bridget--it sounds as if you will be a welcome addition to the Living Car Free and Commuting forums!
There are quite a few BF members in the Sacramento area, so you may wish to 'bike' over to the Northern California regional forum.
What kind of bike have you got?
Welcome to BF!
East Hill
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