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I've made a turn sheet for this Sunday, thought you might like to see the route so I've posted it under Files on the Yahoogroups Web site.
It's front-loaded with many stops just getting to the bridge. After lunch we'll cross the bridge and do some sustained riding for awhile - sure hope the fog lifts by the time we get there. I've ridden it all and it has the most sights for the least hills I could come up with, not so much for the sake of the visitors who are strong riders (though jet-lagged, I'm sure), but these scenic rides always attract slow climbers, like moi.
There will be every kind of bike along - invite your friends!
Hope to see some of you Sunday,
Jackie
Bike Friday.Brompton.Cannondale.Miyata
A Bike For All Reasons
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From: Jackie Link <jackielink@...>Date: July 12, 2008 9:33:02 PM PDTSubject: [folderfest] 7/27 San Francisco scenic rideReply-To: folderfest@yahoogroups.comHi fellow small-wheel riders,It was wonderful to see so many at the FolderFest - thanks, Alan for putting it together and for starting this forum. For the next gathering I'll be sure to have the correct start time!Ready for another ride?I hope you will join me in hosting a tour of San Francisco on Sunday, 7/27, when four fellow folding bike owners visit from Japan. We'll meet at the Ferry Building at 9:15, roll out at 9:30, have lunch somewhere along the way - but do bring snacks/lunch, because it's hard to know when/where that will happen.This will be a sight-seeing ride through downtown's tall buildings, Chinatown, the Barbary Coast, North Beach, back to the The Embarcadero/Fishermans Wharf/Aquatic Park/Marina/Crissy Field/Ft.Point and the historical Presidio, across the Golden Gate Bridge, across the Richmond to Golden Gate Park's east end, maybe Japantown, and, finally, a ride by Mission Dolores if there's still time before swinging back via Giant's stadium. Have I forgotten anything? ;0I can't predict all the many Kodak moments, but crossing the bridge while the tall ships sail out to sea could happen if we time it right.(If you're not a climber, or just like to ride slower than the group, you can meet us at the next designated stop by leapfrogging ahead when our visitors are taking photos. We will have to move briskly between stops to see it all in one day. You can also leave the ride at any time, of course. This one is for fun, not serious riding, and there will be no sweep. I will have some general route sheets and designated stops where we can regroup.)History: Last September I joined Ruthy Kanagy's Bike Friday tour of Tokyo, Mt. Fuji (yes, I rode up Mt. Fuji!), Kyoto and Nara. I can't say enough about how wonderful it was. We experienced the most incredible outpouring of hospitality from close to a hundred cyclists who generously took us all over Tokyo one weekend, and Kyoto the next - one couple even escorted us by bike ~65 miles from Kyoto to Nara. We went places no tourist has gone before, as well as all the important historic sites, making my itinerary look easy! We went places no tourist has gone before, as well as all the important historic sites, making my itinerary here look easy! I told them when they came to San Francisco I would show them our city by bicycle, which I love to do.I hope this whets your appetite to join the ride! If you've ever been a tourist in another country and had someone show you their sights, you know how wonderful this can be. This is our chance to return that favor and I'm very excited about doing it.Let's show them how well San Francisco can welcome Japanese small wheels!Jackie
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