Cycling SF Outer Limits

This classic, urban road-warrior bike adventure is accessible, yet challenging. Nearly continuous bike lanes grant 35-40 miles of stunning scenery around the circumference of town.

If necessary, the route can be easily cut short. Just bring BART fare, or hail a cab, or check with MUNI for lines that accommodate bikes. One option is skipping the less-scenic southern part of town and going straight back from Ocean Beach through Golden Gate Park -- eliminating our recommended west-to- east return route across town via Geneva Avenue. Or, you could choose to follow the 30-mile "City Loop," a scenic tour presented in the indispensable "San Francisco Bike Map and Walking Guide" (at bike shops and bookstores).

Our recommended approach is a counterclockwise circuit of the whole city, including not just the tourist-drenched downtown and Golden Gate stretches, but also the grittier, industrial parts of town.

Link to the article: Cycling the Outer Limit by C.T. Hall

Link to map of the ride: SF Outer Limit Ride

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Modified January 19, 2016