Northern California - New to SF... group rides?
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arexjay
10-10-08, 12:23 AM
I'm looking to participate in some group rides in the SF area. I've never been on a group ride before, so I'm looking preferably for a group who is open to newbies and willing to show me the ropes. I can keep up...that's not a problem. Anyone know of any or participate in/lead any rides like this?
uspspro
10-10-08, 12:48 AM
Any (ok most... ;) ) of the rides hosted by any of the Bike Forums will be great for a newbie.
There is also Alto Velo and Penn Velo in the Peninsula, for your more racer-type group rides. However, they both offer group rides where everyone is welcome.
Sarting at the GGB, there is the "Roasters" ride that goes up to Marin. This is a fast paced ride.
I would say start with a BF led ride, and then try out one of those rides.
taxi777
10-10-08, 01:11 AM
I'm looking to participate in some group rides in the SF area. I've never been on a group ride before, so I'm looking preferably for a group who is open to newbies and willing to show me the ropes. I can keep up...that's not a problem. Anyone know of any or participate in/lead any rides like this?
If you really want a crazy dose of BF'r Mayhem...there's been some talk goin round about Halloween, the same night as "Critical Mass"
I think I'm going to join in on that myself...
The following weekend is The "Foxey Fall" in Davis, but I'm sure every weekend will be chockfull of BF rides.
Pete
cdejesus24
10-10-08, 02:46 AM
If you really want a crazy dose of BF'r Mayhem...there's been some talk goin round about Halloween, the same night as "Critical Mass"
I think I'm going to join in on that myself...
The following weekend is The "Foxey Fall" in Davis, but I'm sure every weekend will be chockfull of BF rides.
Pete
I'm not one to typically ride at Critical Mass, but I'm so curious to know what's going to happen with a CM on Halloween... The possibilities are just endless. If i'm not scheduled to work that night, I may have to check it out myself. Perhaps we can get a small group of Nor Cal BFers to ride together that night? I don't know about you guys, but I don't feel like dealing with some of the crazy people out there by myself.
BlastRadius
10-10-08, 10:27 AM
If I can delay taking the kids trick-or-treating for a couple of hours, I'd like to see the Halloween CM.
taxi777
10-10-08, 10:31 AM
I don't know about you guys, but I don't feel like dealing with some of the crazy people out there by myself.
That's ok, I can interpret for you...I know the language!;)
cdejesus24
10-10-08, 12:36 PM
^^^ haha... I'll let you know then, if I'm free.