Date: Sunday June 22, 2014 at 10:00 am
Start Location: Parking lot near 1406 Radio Road, Redwood City
Directions: From 101, take the exit at Holly Street going east. Merge onto Redwood Shores Parkway. Turn right onto Radio Road. Turn left to stay on Radio Road. Free parking is at the end of the road.
Distance: 35 mile out and back
Type of Bike: Any
Ride Classification: Leisurely (up to 10 mph) to Touring (10 to 13 mph)
Climb Rate: Approximately 250 feet total
About the Trail: The Bay Trail is a bicycle and pedestrian trail that will eventually allow continuous travel around the shoreline of San Francisco Bay. As of 2014, approximately 335 miles of trail have been completed. When finished, the Bay Trail will extend over 500 miles to link the shoreline of nine counties, passing through 47 cities and crossing seven toll bridges. It is a project of the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG).
Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Bay_Trail
Interactive Map: http://www.baytrail.org/maps-online.html
Ride Leader: Bobby Skedsmo, skedsmo@earthlink.net. Please confirm the day before the ride.
No one left behind. Extreme temperatures or bad weather conditions may modify the route at the leader's discretion. Rain cancels.
Safety: Wearing helmet is mandatory in all club group rides.
What to bring: Spare tubes, patch kit, tire irons, pump/CO2 inflators, multi-tool, water bottle, identification/money/medical card and phone.
Before the Ride Maintenance: Check the wheels (quick-release skewers are tightened correctly), inspect the tires for air pressure (with a floor pump's meter, not your thumb), test the brakes, lube the chain, and check the shifting.
Downloadable Ride Map: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4915385
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Route Planner: Ethan Bernstein
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