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  • San Francisco by Biycle and by Boat - June 23 2013

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    near Fishermans Wharf, California (United States)
    Author
    hvesely
    Distance
    20.79mi
    Elevation +
    974f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofSan Francisco by Biycle and by Boat - June 23 2013 Photo ofSan Francisco by Biycle and by Boat - June 23 2013 Photo ofSan Francisco by Biycle and by Boat - June 23 2013

    See also other parts of our U.S. trip here on Wikiloc: • http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4827329 - San Diego by foot and by city train • http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4827336 - Joshua Tree Nationa...

  • San Francisco by Biycle - June 24 2013

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    near Nob Hill, California (United States)
    Author
    hvesely
    Distance
    17.56mi
    Elevation +
    958f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofSan Francisco by Biycle - June 24 2013 Photo ofSan Francisco by Biycle - June 24 2013 Photo ofSan Francisco by Biycle - June 24 2013

    See also other parts of our U.S. trip here on Wikiloc: • http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4827329 - San Diego by foot and by city train • http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4827336 - Joshua Tree Nationa...

  • Pleasanston ridge bike and hike

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    near Pleasanton, California (United States)
    Author
    Hintermann
    Distance
    14.87mi
    Elevation +
    2549f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofPleasanston ridge bike and hike Photo ofPleasanston ridge bike and hike Photo ofPleasanston ridge bike and hike

    Need permit if you are not a Pleasanton resident. Hiked section not open to bikes (yet). Supposed to be open, but they are late. Should open in a few weeks - hopefully December 2017.

  • Golden Gate Loop

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    near Cow Hollow, California (United States)
    Author
    Waterfallin
    Distance
    14.67mi
    Elevation +
    554f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofGolden Gate Loop Photo ofGolden Gate Loop Photo ofGolden Gate Loop

    This 12 mile bike loop starts at Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rentals, circles over the Golden Gate Bridge, down into Saucalito, takes the ferry back to San Francisco Pier 41, then return to bike rental shop.

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  • Playa Vista-Griffith Observatory

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    near Playa Vista, California (United States)
    Author
    Johan Takeshi
    Distance
    44.28mi
    Elevation +
    2018f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofPlaya Vista-Griffith Observatory Photo ofPlaya Vista-Griffith Observatory Photo ofPlaya Vista-Griffith Observatory

    Route takes you through the city to Griffith Observatory, then back along the beach. Mostly bike trail & bike lanes for the ride to the Observatory. I took a different route back, the Santa Monica Blvd section was a litt...

  • Santa Ana River Trail

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    near Island View Trailer Park, California (United States)
    Author
    Rusiman
    Distance
    61.06mi
    Elevation +
    361f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSanta Ana River Trail Photo ofSanta Ana River Trail Photo ofSanta Ana River Trail

    Nice family-friendly trail starting at Newport beach and going along the Santa Ana River. All paved and off-traffic, with rest areas along the way, also a few supermarkets, restaurants etc close to the river. Pleasing la...

  • River loop from Sports Arena/Seaworld Drive to Fashion Valley

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    near Loma Portal, California (United States)
    Author
    james condon
    Distance
    10.55mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofRiver loop from Sports Arena/Seaworld Drive to Fashion Valley Photo ofRiver loop from Sports Arena/Seaworld Drive to Fashion Valley Photo ofRiver loop from Sports Arena/Seaworld Drive to Fashion Valley

    The north side of river is part separated bike path, and part along Friars Road with painted bike lane with additional buffer strip between bike path and road. The east end of this loop went around the parking lots and ...

  • OLLI - Truckee River into Tahoe City. CA

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    near Olympic Valley, California (United States)
    Author
    jimbob5.0
    Distance
    18.37mi
    Elevation +
    486f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofOLLI - Truckee River into Tahoe City. CA Photo ofOLLI - Truckee River into Tahoe City. CA Photo ofOLLI - Truckee River into Tahoe City. CA

    Out and back. Popular easy super scenic ride along the Truckee River, plus a section of Lake Tahoe shoreline. 99% on dedicated bike paths. Starting at historic Squaw Valley, past River Ranch, Truckee Dam, Commons Beach a...

  • 2013-03-18 Santa Monica & Venice beaches

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    near Ocean Park, California (United States)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    14.34mi
    Elevation +
    69f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo of2013-03-18 Santa Monica & Venice beaches Photo of2013-03-18 Santa Monica & Venice beaches Photo of2013-03-18 Santa Monica & Venice beaches

    Short bike trip along the beach in Santa Monica. I rented a very cheap bike from my hotel, the kind of stuff with only 1 gear and back-pedal brakes. The brakes are almost inefficient but the bike cannot go faster than...

  • Yerba Buena Island to Richmond, CA

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    near Embarcadero, California (United States)
    Author
    jdabisch
    Distance
    32.35mi
    Elevation +
    522f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofYerba Buena Island to Richmond, CA Photo ofYerba Buena Island to Richmond, CA Photo ofYerba Buena Island to Richmond, CA

    This route starts on the west side of Yerba Buena Island because there is no parking currently near the beginning of the Bay Bridge pedestrian path. But it's not bad getting to the start - a half mile or so with some uph...

  • SF to Marin Headlands loop

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    near Japantown, California (United States)
    Author
    jdabisch
    Distance
    31.35mi
    Elevation +
    3025f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSF to Marin Headlands loop Photo ofSF to Marin Headlands loop Photo ofSF to Marin Headlands loop

    Many amazing views along this route... baby, ocean, Golden Gate bridge. About half on paved roads and half on dirt/fire roads.

  • Pacific Coast Hightway - Day 5

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    near Posts, California (United States)
    Author
    tucsonjhall
    Distance
    29.11mi
    Elevation +
    2346f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPacific Coast Hightway - Day 5 Photo ofPacific Coast Hightway - Day 5 Photo ofPacific Coast Hightway - Day 5

    Start in Big Sur and end up in a fire zone. No running water at the end, no showers, but an interesting night as the highway patrol kept us up to date on whether to evacuate or not. They took all our names - didn't ask f...

  • Pacific Coast Hightway - Day 4

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    near Del Monte, California (United States)
    Author
    tucsonjhall
    Distance
    42.56mi
    Elevation +
    2910f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofPacific Coast Hightway - Day 4 Photo ofPacific Coast Hightway - Day 4 Photo ofPacific Coast Hightway - Day 4

    There was an "interesting" start of the day that just took an extra couple of hours. However, ending up with Big Sur is all good.

  • San francisco circular en bici

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    near North Beach, California (United States)
    Author
    urocande
    with joseluisdiazgarcia1967 emargim
    Distance
    26.13mi
    Elevation +
    1732f
    TrailRank
    99| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofSan francisco circular en bici Photo ofSan francisco circular en bici Photo ofSan francisco circular en bici

    Es recomendable contar con GPS. Abstenerse de realizarlo si las condiciones meteorológicas no son favorables o con terreno húmedo Algunos tramos de la ruta no son permitidos para ciclistas por lo que hay que hacerlos a ...

    Bonita ruta, felicitaciones.
    Mr Hunter
    Muy interesante y aun habiendo hecho la ruta habeís visto cosa que yo no vi, apunto para proximo viaje, buena ruta
    joan nicolas
    Fantastica ruta. Hay algunas zonas en la que te tienes que bajar de la bici y caminar pero es mas escenico ese camino qu...
    joseluisdiazgarcia1967

  • Playa Vista-Santa Monica-Manderville Fire Rd

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    near Playa Vista, California (United States)
    Author
    Johan Takeshi
    Distance
    34.97mi
    Elevation +
    1506f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofPlaya Vista-Santa Monica-Manderville Fire Rd Photo ofPlaya Vista-Santa Monica-Manderville Fire Rd

    This takes you along the Beach, past Venice, Santa Monica Pier, up San Vincente to the Manderville Fire Road. The ride, up to the Fire Road is either Road OR MTB. After you get the the fire trail, I don't recommend th...

  • Crystal Springs/San Andreas Lake

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    near Millbrae Meadows, California (United States)
    Author
    jdabisch
    Distance
    16.53mi
    Elevation +
    633f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofCrystal Springs/San Andreas Lake Photo ofCrystal Springs/San Andreas Lake Photo ofCrystal Springs/San Andreas Lake

    Paved path along several lakes. Easy scenic ride. Plenty of joggers, walkers, and deer too. And numerous restrooms along the path.

  • Squaw (Olympic) Valley - Tahoe City, CA Bike Path

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    near Olympic Valley, California (United States)
    Author
    jimbob5.0
    Distance
    5.34mi
    Elevation +
    246f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSquaw (Olympic) Valley - Tahoe City, CA Bike Path Photo ofSquaw (Olympic) Valley - Tahoe City, CA Bike Path Photo ofSquaw (Olympic) Valley - Tahoe City, CA Bike Path

    Super scenic mild grade VERY popular bike path along the Truckee River. 10.5 mile round trip. See roiling rapids, summer rafters, clear emerald water, lush green plants. Large parking lot with brick pit toilet at star...

  • Famosa Slough - Spanish Landing

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    near Loma Portal, California (United States)
    Author
    james condon
    Distance
    10.27mi
    Elevation +
    197f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofFamosa Slough - Spanish Landing Photo ofFamosa Slough - Spanish Landing Photo ofFamosa Slough - Spanish Landing

    From West Point Loma Blvd at Famosa Slough: to Nimitz, short block on Rosecrans, thru south edge of Liberty Station, across bike/pedestrian bridge to explore western edge of SD Airport, then bike/pedestrian path under N ...

  • Cycling - San Francisco, CA

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    near Fishermans Wharf, California (United States)
    Author
    ant1606
    Distance
    26.45mi
    Elevation +
    1594f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofCycling - San Francisco, CA Photo ofCycling - San Francisco, CA Photo ofCycling - San Francisco, CA

    Cycling - Nice day out with rental bikes. Golden Gate Bridge, the Presidio, Golden Gate Park, the Painted Ladies. Minor ups-and-downs, great scenery.

  • MARCO SANTA CLARITA HALF CENTURY

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    near Saugus, California (United States)
    Author
    Jose Juan Vega
    Distance
    50.27mi
    Elevation +
    2421f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMARCO SANTA CLARITA HALF CENTURY Photo ofMARCO SANTA CLARITA HALF CENTURY Photo ofMARCO SANTA CLARITA HALF CENTURY

    9 YEAR OLD MARCO COMPLETED HIS FIRST HALF CENTURY RIDING HIS PINARELLO FTP0. HE COMPLETED THE SANTA CLARITA HALF CENTURY WITH OVER 2,500 FT OF VERTICAL CLIMBING IN 5.5 HOURS. CONGRATS MARCO. A VERY DIFFICULT TASK FOR A V...

  • LMU Tour

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    near Playa Vista, California (United States)
    Author
    Johan Takeshi
    Distance
    19.54mi
    Elevation +
    226f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofLMU Tour

    This is a short route that goes around Loyola Marymount University (LMU). Again, a small hill getting up the the University, but flat before and after that. Also, a few short segments on trafficked roads, but mostly bike...

  • Pacific Coast Hightway - Day 1

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    near Oakland, California (United States)
    Author
    tucsonjhall
    Distance
    47.97mi
    Elevation +
    1683f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofPacific Coast Hightway - Day 1 Photo ofPacific Coast Hightway - Day 1 Photo ofPacific Coast Hightway - Day 1

    This day's 'tracks' were manually drawn because I accidentally deleted by track points. The rest are based on GPS data from my unit on the bike.

  • Climb Catalina to Santa Barbara into O. B.

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    near Loma Portal, California (United States)
    Author
    james condon
    Distance
    9.91mi
    Elevation +
    348f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofClimb Catalina to Santa Barbara into O. B. Photo ofClimb Catalina to Santa Barbara into O. B.

    Ignore total time on this trail; I forgot to close it for 4 hours after completing. From West Point Loma Blvd at Adrian, ride around Famosa Slough to climb to Famosa Blvd bridge over Nimitz. Then start gradual climb up C...

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