Bicycle ride: Golden Gate Park around Lake Merced and back
Details
Join the Gals for an enjoyable, easy-going ride. We'll start and end at the Golden Gate Park Music Concourse.
Route: West through the park, 34th Ave south to Lake Merced. We'll circle the lake then head north via Sloat Blvd to Great Highway and back to the Music Concourse.
Distance: About 14 miles, mostly flat (uphill about 750ft elevation over the entire ride). We won't leave anyone behind. We ride at a relaxed pace.
Rain cancels. Will send a message via Meetup if we cancel to those who RSVP for this ride.
Helmets required
Basic riding skills required.
Bring your questions -- We'll provide SASSY instructions for Gals: Select a Bike / Adjust a Helmet / Secure a Bike / Safe Riding Rules / You Can Get Up That Hill!
If renting a bicycle, there is a 'Bike and Roll' rental place at the foot of Market Street by the Hyatt Regency. Please reserve your bike for 9:30 so we can pedal away from the plaza at 10am. We will return by 2pm.
We are grateful for all the good work of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and urge you join. A $10 fee is suggested for non-members of San Francisco Bicycle Coalition OR you GALS can join SFBC for a special price of $25 for a one-year membership (normally $35). Members of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition? No fee suggested.
Questions:
- Are you at least 50 years old?
- Do you have your own bike?
- Will you be renting a bike for this ride?
- How long have you been riding (most recently)?
- What distance are you most comfortable riding: 1-5 miles? 5-10 miles? or 10-20 miles? More?
Bicycle ride: Golden Gate Park around Lake Merced and back