February 19, 2012 9:30 AM. 11 attended.
Corte Madera, San Francisco - Tiburon loop (40 to 50 miles approx)
Macy's The Village at Corte Madera (map)
Due to Bay Bridge Construction, we changed the meeting location and route.
Leaving from The Village at Corte Madera Macy's, heading toward Tiburon, crossing toward the bike path and headed through Sausilito and over the GG Bridge to the Marina Green area and Fort Mason. We can stop at the Marina Green Safeway for a deli sandwich or snacks.
Double back over the GG Bridge and toward Tiburon, take a different path and into the town of Tiburon for a snack, before looping around Tiburon on Paradise Road. Slight climbs and rollers, but great views.
Back to the starting point, total about 50 miles. Not bad with the breaks and stop for lunch.
Route details http://ridewithgps.com/routes/946890
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Don Akerland
Hi Elizabeth. I just mapped out the route and put in the shorter version. It came out to 39 miles. There are about 2 areas on the way back from the town of Sausalito up toward the GG bridge that are about 8 to 10%, but short, maybe 100 to 200 yards. The path from Fort Baker to the GG Bridge is about 8 % and a couple of hundred yards, but very doable if you take your time and just pace yourself in the lowest gear. (It is okay to walk up too, if you need to)
Posted January 30 at 8:27 AM -
Elizabeth Esternon
Thank you so much for this, Don. I might do this shorter version with my friends...we'll see.
Posted January 30 at 12:09 PM | 1 like -
Gina Bunch
awww Don... I'm sad to hear u shortened the route :( :( BUT...
if that change means Beth ^ will go, then i will still join ya guys!
Lemme kno Beth!Posted January 30 at 6:33 PM -
Don Akerland
Well Gina, the beauty is we can always split up at Paradise and Treslle Glen at mile 23 and meet back up again around Strawberry Park at Mile 24 as it is now. I will add the extra route to the route map to show it.
Posted January 30 at 7:08 PM -
Don Akerland
And we can always ride hills in the Presidio on the way back for extra.
Posted January 30 at 7:31 PM -
Elizabeth Esternon
Kelly, if you still need a ride, I can pick you up. I'm from Laguna area.
Posted January 31 at 12:34 AM -
Elizabeth Esternon
Don, thank you for accomodating me, but feel free to ride more miles if you want to. I can always just take the shorter version & meet up with the group later.
Posted January 31 at 12:38 AM -
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Wbruneau
Hey Don, carpooling option still up for grabs? That would be perfect if so, Let me know. I can compensate gas money. I'm an early riser, I could be ready before 7 if you'd like to grab coffee as well. Thanks. Either way I can't wait, looks like a blast!
-William BruneauPosted February 7 at 4:28 PM -
Kelly
Hi All! This ride sounds like fun. Carpooling sounds like a great idea! I live in Folsom....anyone leaving from the Folsom area? Elizabeth, saw your note....Laguna is quite aways from Folsom....hope to meet everyone at this weekend's ride with Team Type 1
Posted February 7 at 8:15 PM -
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Don Akerland
Breaking News!!!! The SF Bay Bridge Westbound will be closed all weekend and Monday for repair work. An alternative will be to head over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge http://g.co/maps/ca62h
It does not add much time, but the toll on the GG Bridge is more I believe.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Posted February 9 at 2:47 PM -
Don Akerland
Tom suggested we change the meeting point of the ride to the Marin side of the bay to bypass crossing the Golden Gate Bridge by car. Not a bad idea. I propose we meet in the Macy's parking lot at the Village at Corte Madera, 1618 Redwood Highway, Corte Madera. We can park for 'nada' and start the ride there toward Tiberon. We can still ride to San Francisco via the GG Bridge and have something to eat by the Marina Green.
Does this change in the meeting place or route impact anyone?
Posted February 14 at 1:50 PM -
Elizabeth Esternon
Not bad at all. Free parking, especially in SF is very good. See you guys soon!
Posted February 14 at 2:11 PM -
Randy Roten
Hey Don, thinking of riding fixed. You think that would be a problem on that course? Anyting over about 10%?
Posted February 16 at 10:40 AM -
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Don Akerland
@randy. Nothing over 10% that I can remember. @dan I didn't receive any objections for meeting at Macy's at The Village at Corte Madera. The parking lot won't be crowded around 9 am or so. We can plan on peddling out at 9:30
Posted February 16 at 9:02 PM
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Randy Roten+2 guestsHad a blast! That is a very nice place to ride if you don't mind a bit of automotive traffic too. Was overcast in the morning, but became a beautiful day.
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Carol Underwood Davies+1 guestBeautiful route with great scenery, fun people, and gorgeous weather. Tom did a great job of stepping up and leading a ride on an unfamiliar route. THANKS!!
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TomCM, OrganizerBeautiful day for a ride to San Francisco via Corte Madera - Tiburon - Sausalito - Golden Gate Bridge. Another Tour de Cure training ride in the books. Thanks Diabetes Stoppers!
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About how much % grade levels are the hills? I don't know if I'm considered a beginner or intermediate rider. The farthest I've ridden is 45 miles. Is it okay to join you guys on some part & just turn around when I feel that it's too much for me? Thank you.