
There are great group bike rides all over the United States, and we're starting a series to help people find them! This first post is of the morning group bike rides in San Francisco for early birds, trying to catch a ride before work, or weekend mornings.
Morning bike rides in San Francisco
1. Scotty's Ride
- Where: Golden Gate Bride Pavilion
- When: Saturday | 8:30am
- Route: San Francisco - San Anselmo - Fairfax - Nicasio - Point Reyes Station - Olema - Samuel Taylor Park - Fairfax - San Francisco
- Length: 80 miles total
- Break: Break at Pt. Reyes for food at Bovine
- Ride Tempo: Social
2. Roasters Ride
- Where: Golden Gate Bridge (south side/south parking lot)
- When: Saturday | 8:30am
- Route: San Francisco - San Anselmo - Fairfax - Nicasio - Point Reyes Station - Olema - Samuel Taylor Park - Fairfax - San Francisco
- Length: 80 miles total
- Ride Tempo: Competitive
3. Headland Raiders
- Where: 6:10am - 17th/Sanchez | 6:30am - Arguello Gate in Presido
- When: Tuesday/Thursday | See above times
- Route: To top of the Marin Headlands across the bay
- Length: 80 miles total
- Break: Fairly quick ride to Hawk Hill -- Coffee follows the ride
- Ride Tempo: Read about it here :)
3. Saturday Club Ride
- Where: 9:00am - Craftsman and Wolves | 9:30am - GG Bridge (Southside)
- When: Saturday
- Read more: Mission Cycling
4. Easy Like Sunday Morning
- Where: Golden Gate Bridge (Southside)
- When: Sunday | 10:30am
- Ride Tempo: Mellow recovery ride w/ casual attendance
5. Beginner: The Great Ride Series from Performance Bicycle
- Where: Performance Bicycle San Francisco
- When: Saturday | 9am
- Route: San Francisco residential routes
- Length: 12-15 miles
- Ride Tempo: Non-competitive / beginner
6. Intermediate: The Great Ride Series from Performance Bicycle
- Where: Performance Bicycle San Francisco
- When: Saturday | 9am
- Route: San Francisco Local
- Length: 20-25 miles
- Ride Tempo: 15-18 mph
Other good resources:
- Here's a great list of San Francisco group rides from Norcal Cycling News: SF Group Rides.
- Also checkout Road Cycling Meet Ups in San Francisco >
- SFists - Top 5 bike rides in San Francisco