Calendar of Events
for Recreational Riders
East Bay Bridge Tour
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Date: Sunday, February 22, 2015. Meet at 9:30 am. Ride starts at 10:00 am
Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART Station
Directions:
Miles: 30 from El Cerrito Plaza BART Station to Berkeley
Type of Bike: Road
Ride Classification: Moderate to Brisk (13-19 mph); Beginner and up
Climb Rate: Relative flat with occasional slight climb across bridge or underpass.
About the Ride: For the first time in history, pedestrians and cyclists have the chance to travel across the new East Span of the San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge. Two-thirds of the Bay Bridge Trail opened to the public on September 3, 2013, allowing visitors to traverse just past the span's 525-foot signature tower. Before the pathway can be extended the 2.2 miles between Oakland and Yerba Buena Island, contractors must dismantle a portion of the original bridge that sits in the way. Two access points provide a direct route to the bicycle and pedestrian path: One at Shellmound Street in Emeryville, just outside the IKEA store, and another at the corner of Maritime Street and Burma Road in Oakland.
For information about getting to the trailheads by car, public transit, or bicycle, please visit 511.org
To ensure user safety, the 15.5-foot-wide path has one lane in each direction for bicyclists and an outside lane designated for walkers. The bike and pedestrian path is named after the late East Bay Bicycle Coalition founder and Bay Bridge Trail advocate, Alex Zuckermann. A plaque bearing his name is located on the trail.
Website: http://baybridgeinfo.org/path
Meal: Stop at Emeryville Public Market and choose between a dozen different restaurants of different cultures to get lunch. Bring your bike lock!
Ride Leader: Brian Crowley; Please confirm by email to bcrow99@hotmail.com or text him: 510-526-4179 several days in advance. No one left behind.
Weather Condition: Extreme temperatures or fog conditions may modify the route at the leader's discretion. Rain cancels.
Safety: For all CDW rides, wearing helmet is mandatory.
What to bring: Spare tubes, patch kit, tire irons, pump/CO2 inflators, multi-tool, water bottle, identification/money/medical card and phone.
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