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Old 10-23-09, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Lanceoldstrong
Try using this route to Pleasant Hill Bart on your return leg.
I avoid Ygnacio Valley Rd, it sucks for bikes. Cars do freeway speeds on it and there is no bike lane

I would take Walnut Ave all way the until it becomes Bancroft and then use the Iron Horse Trail as a straight shot into Pleasant Hill Bart.

I am a local boy, these are my backyard roads.

Walnut/Bancroft is a false flat downhill with wide, wide bike lanes/shoulders and great surface.
You will be cruisin' for sure, plus it often has a tail wind here.

ROUTE: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/12113
Thanks a lot. I'll be using that for the return.
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