I live in SF but as soon as I get a decent road bike I'd love to get out and ride with some other folks in the Bay Area. Another friend of mine just bought a road bike, too, transitioning from MB and I'm sure I could get him out there. I'm mid-40's and ride by myself all over Lake Merced, Great Highway, GG Park, and up over the hills near Laguna Honda. I've also done the Crystal Springs out and back down along the water a few times. 20 miles on my hard tail MB is about my limit at this point but once I plunk down the $$ on decent roadie I'll be in business. Keep me in mind for BF rides!

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