r/BAbike

Need this in my life right now

Semi-live progress will be posted here: https://bs-on-bikeshare.com/

It's only 1.25 miles-between Cole Valley (MUNI Tunnel at Carl and Cole) and Twin Peaks up Clayton St. I'm aiming for roughly 22 minutes per interval and 56 intervals total. My hope is to finish well under 24 hours but we will see how it goes:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57501441

I may post some updates throughout the ride on my personal Instagram, otherwise most content will probably be next week: https://www.instagram.com/42apples/

I have a road, gravel, and triathlon bike and have never had a proper fitting done before. I’d love to get my triathlon and road bike fit (gravel I think I can deal with) ideally by someone who is very familiar with fitting Tri bikes. Any recommendations? And if you also got two bikes done by the same fitter how much did it cost?

Thanks for the insight!

Hello!

I’m planning to ride a century around the bay. Does anyone have suggestions for good restaurant/cafes along the way? Big plus if they have outdoor seating for groups or just a general good vibe/not a chain.

Any route tips? I’m mostly just planning to follow the bay trail but if you have any info I may miss, I’d love to hear it.

Thanks!

Hi everyone, my name is Lauren and I am a dental hygiene student at Chabot college in Hayward, CA! I am also a casual cyclist in my free time! A few group rides I have been on are the primavera, grizzly peak, and the cinderella! I’d be glad to learn more about the sport during our appointments together or to get recommendations for local rides.

I am working towards my graduation next year and am looking to provide cleanings to people who have not been to the dentist in a few years, or who do not have dental insurance. Our clinic offers low cost cleanings overseen by licensed professionals. These appointments are more involved than your usual dental cleaning as we are learning to be well rounded and thorough hygienists.

I am looking for:
Adults who have not been to the dentist in 3+ years.

Please note, this is a school setting, therefore the appointments take 3 hrs and a more involved cleaning may take up to 4 visits to complete. Appointments are Wednesday or Friday morning or afternoon (8:30am-11:45am or 1pm-4:15pm).
Kids under 18 take one appointment only, and we offer sealants to protect their teeth from cavities!

*My school does not fix teeth/ cavities, this is solely for teeth cleaning. However the dentists on staff can diagnose any problems you may have so you know what needs to be addressed with a dental school or office*

If you are interested message me for more info!

I need to get my bike fit as I am having pain/ saddle issues. I cannot seem to find a place that is open on the weekends in the South Bay (calling that within 20 miles of San Jose). I know there have been tons of threads about fit reccomemdations, and all of these places have hours like Tuesday through Thursday, 1 to 4 PM.

At this point I am not even looking for the best bike fit, I am looking for a place that does bike fitting on Saturday or Sundays somewhere in the South Bay.

Hi, I’m visiting the bay area this Thanksgiving week. I was thinking of bikepacking from Carmel to Pfeiffer state park, setup camp and bike unloaded to Lucia and back as a day ride (then ride back to Carmel)

But it seems like November could have some closures due to mud slides? Wondering if I should still keep my plan or pivot to somewhere else?

How sketchy is riding on hwy 1 this time of the year?

Visiting from the east coast, will bring my Trek Domane with me on 35mm gravel tires!

I am curious how others experience this crossing.

Personally, I've found it to cause confusion/impatience amongst drivers/bikers/pedestrians. It is halfway between a stop sign and a stop light.

When the crossing button is pressed, yellow lights flash for cars. At this point, cars sometimes stop but the walk sign hasn't yet turned for walkers. After about 15-20 seconds, the light turns full red. Then, once the walking sign turns on, the red light starts flashing. This invites cars to proceed, even while the walking countdown is still happening. This makes it sketchy to start a crossing any moment after the "walking" icon turns to the "countdown."

Several times, I've seen cars accelerate AFTER the red light and the walking sign turns on because they stop for the blinking yellow and get impatient? Ive seen stopped cars try to wave people through before the walk sign and turns on and other cars zoom past the other lane, no thanks.

Anyway, I try to be patient around this intersection but it can be pretty unpleasant on an otherwise chill Hillegass bike blvd.

I am not sure what would make it better but it could certainly be improved.

For those of you riding Diablo on Sunday, are you worried about the heat at all, and if so, how will you prepare? Hoping that in the ~8-10AM window, it won't be so bad, but I don't know what it'll be like once we're past the Junction and in the more exposed parts. If anyone has done the challenge before in unusually warm conditions, would appreciate any tips!

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full email context:

November 3 · East Bay Regional Park District Board Three Board seats. Three trail-friendly candidates. Help get them elected. The seven-member Board decides on new trail construction, trail maintenance and volunteer opportunities in Tilden, Redwood, Briones, Crockett Hills, Chabot, Pleasanton Ridge, Contra Loma and every other regional park. Three of the seven seats are on this ballot.
Dear Kyle, Thank you for signing the petition in support of Wildcat Flow Trail. We are taking the unusual step of reaching out to you because we have an opportunity to improve local trail access by helping to get three trail-friendly candidates elected to the Board of the East Bay Regional Park District. Let’s show that those interested in getting more folks out into nature are a voting bloc that makes a difference.
Three things you can do 1 Vote for the candidates below, if you live in the three wards in play. Not sure which ward you live in? Open the ward map (PDF). 2 Help the candidates. Donate or volunteer. Use the buttons below. Every little bit helps. I'd like to helpDonate to Rebecca3 Tell your friends and neighbors. Your word to the people they know beats any mailer or door hanger. The candidates need name recognition, and you can give them that. Forward this email.
The candidates All three of these candidates are well rounded, balancing conservation, recreation, and access for everyone. They are also bike friendly.
Ward 3 Rebecca Lewington Union City, Hayward, San Lorenzo, Fremont, Castro Valley, Fairview Longtime mountain biker, hiker and dog lover. Endorsed by a broad coalition of Democratic leaders, park directors, community advocates and union members. Running a strong campaign in the only ward without an incumbent, against a candidate who is combative and holds a narrow view of how people should enjoy OUR parks. Want a yard sign, door hangers or business cards to hand out? Ask on her site: rebeccalewington.com/get-involved. Donate to RebeccaWebsite
Ward 5 Bruce Henry Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, Sunol, Fremont, Newark Supporter of more funding for trails. He was elected by his peers to be the chair of the EBRPD Park Advisory in part because of his leadership skills and willingness to work with others. The incumbent has voted against the Wildcat Flow Trail twice. Bruce is not accepting donations. Website
Ward 7 Colin Coffey Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Crockett, Hercules, Martinez, Oakley, Pittsburg, Rodeo and more An incumbent up for re-election, and a strong supporter of more and better trails that satisfy all types of users. He has pushed for trails across the District in the next few years, backed the Briones pilot and the Wildcat Flow Trail, and supported reallocating Measure WW funds toward park projects. Colin is a strong incumbent with a weak opponent. While he will appreciate donations, this is a lower priority than donations to Rebecca. Donate to ColinWebsite
Ward 6 (Concord, Danville, San Ramon, Walnut Creek): incumbent John Mercurio is unopposed and will be reappointed without an election. He has been a consistent supporter of trails in the District, including the Briones pilot and the Wildcat Flow Trail. All four are endorsed by CAMTB, the California Mountain Biking Coalition.
Oct 5 ballots arrive by mail Oct 19 registration deadline Nov 3 Election Day
Thanks for everything you can do to support these candidates. This is the one where we get to change who decides. Cort Cooper Head Coach, Wildcat Composite Devo MTB Club Berkeley Hills

As per a bulletin from Safe Streets Petaluma:

&gt;SMART has secured a $2 million grant to complete the engineering for the missing path between Penngrove and Cotati.<

This only affects a few of you in the r/BAbike ambit, but it's not nothing. Who knows when it will actually be bike-able. I'm certainly looking forward to it when it is!

Need to get from Marin to Richmond on Saturday and Sunday before noon.

Is there still a bike lane, a shuttle? Or am I going to be sol?