Bay Area Recumbent Cyclists

This ride starts at Chrissy Field in San Francisco and winds its way over the Golden Gate Bridge, through Marin county and over the Richmond bridge to the Richmond ferry.
Completing the loop via San Francisco ferry terminal and Fisherman's Wharf back to Crissy Field.

Due to the lack of afternoon ferry service, the only one feasible leaves Richmond at 5:15 PM. Arriving at San Francisco at 5:50pm.
Expect to finish the ride around 6:30pm or later.
Ride total total length: 35 miles

Lunch break at Larkspur Landing where there is a ferry connection back to San Francisco for those who wish to cut their ride short.

Since time is on our side, I expect to stop at several places along the way to both rest and enjoy the scenery.

Map:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46108811
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46110000

Points of interest:

1 Fort Point: an old fort under the Golden Gate Bridge.
2 Look out at both ends of the Golden Gate Bridge
3 The Marina at Fort Baker on the web in the side of the Golden Gate Bridge
4 The Sausalito waterfront
5 The marshals along the Sausalito to Mill Valley, bike path with Mount Tam on the north-side.
6 Larkspur, Landing shopping center. I think there is a farmers market as well as many restaurants and food trucks.
7 The view of the bay from the San Rafael, Richmond Ridge.

Hola Fellow BARC Riders,
I am proposing a CInco de Mayo ride along the American River from Folsom Lake at Beals Point Recreation Area heading Southwest to River Bend Park in Rancho Cordova stopping for lunch and back. Total Milage is 38.5 Miles, with about a 1,182' of elevation change. I have not ridden this route, if any of you know it, I will certainly take recommendations as to where we might stop for lunch, but I would recommend everyone bring a lunch with you.
We'll meet at 9:45 AM with a take off time of 10:00 AM.

Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45706168

SF Bay Trail Monthly Ride (Emeryville > Rydin Rd & Central Ave > Point Richmond)

Meets on the 3rd Sunday of every month

2 distances: 28.5 miles and 18 miles (round-trip)

28.5 Mile Ride: Arrive/Park by 9:45 AM, meet in front of the Emeryville Police Department station located at 2449 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA. WHEELS-ROLLING TIME IS 10:00 AM. There is sufficient street parking available on both sides of police station adjacent to the trail. Other parking options exist nearby.

18 Mile Ride: Arrive/Park by 10:25 AM, meet at northwest corner of Rydin Rd & Central Avenue in Richmond, CA (right next to SF Bay Trail). WHEELS-ROLLING TIME IS BETWEEN 10:35 - 10:45 AM - Street parking available nearby. Safest parking may be at Costco (1/4 mile further down Central Ave.). Meeting spot location map: https://goo.gl/maps/ZAXw5asLtAD2

Pace: 10-12 mph when pedaling on flat ground (14-15 mph on sections ridden only by the 28.5 mile riders)

Route Description: From Emeryville, the route follows the San Francisco Bay Trail north to meet with the 18 mile riders in Richmond. From Richmond, the route continues at a slightly slower pace on the SF Bay Trail to Craneway Pavilion (the old Ford assembly plant), stopping once along the way at a convenient restroom. From Craneway, the SF Bay Trail uses roads to connect with Point Richmond and the turn-around point at Starbucks. Generally spend about 20-30 minutes at Starbucks before heading back via the Dornan Tunnel and the bike trails at Miller-Knox and Brickyard Cove. Route is known for its scenic views of bay, marinas, waterfronts and birdlife.

Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28859824

Route Map (18 mile riders): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6998488

Notes:

1. The 18 mile route is almost all flat, one very easy short climb thru tunnel. The 28.5 mile route includes one small hill at Golden Gate Fields.

2. If doing the 18 mile version, please leave a comment so we'll know not expect you at the Emeryville start location.

SF Bay Trail Monthly Ride (Emeryville > Rydin Rd & Central Ave > Point Richmond)

Meets on the 3rd Sunday of every month

2 distances: 28.5 miles and 18 miles (round-trip)

28.5 Mile Ride: Arrive/Park by 9:45 AM, meet in front of the Emeryville Police Department station located at 2449 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA. WHEELS-ROLLING TIME IS 10:00 AM. There is sufficient street parking available on both sides of police station adjacent to the trail. Other parking options exist nearby.

18 Mile Ride: Arrive/Park by 10:25 AM, meet at northwest corner of Rydin Rd & Central Avenue in Richmond, CA (right next to SF Bay Trail). WHEELS-ROLLING TIME IS BETWEEN 10:35 - 10:45 AM - Street parking available nearby. Safest parking may be at Costco (1/4 mile further down Central Ave.). Meeting spot location map: https://goo.gl/maps/ZAXw5asLtAD2

Pace: 10-12 mph when pedaling on flat ground (14-15 mph on sections ridden only by the 28.5 mile riders)

Route Description: From Emeryville, the route follows the San Francisco Bay Trail north to meet with the 18 mile riders in Richmond. From Richmond, the route continues at a slightly slower pace on the SF Bay Trail to Craneway Pavilion (the old Ford assembly plant), stopping once along the way at a convenient restroom. From Craneway, the SF Bay Trail uses roads to connect with Point Richmond and the turn-around point at Starbucks. Generally spend about 20-30 minutes at Starbucks before heading back via the Dornan Tunnel and the bike trails at Miller-Knox and Brickyard Cove. Route is known for its scenic views of bay, marinas, waterfronts and birdlife.

Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28859824

Route Map (18 mile riders): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6998488

Notes:

1. The 18 mile route is almost all flat, one very easy short climb thru tunnel. The 28.5 mile route includes one small hill at Golden Gate Fields.

2. If doing the 18 mile version, please leave a comment so we'll know not expect you at the Emeryville start location.