Any flats in Berkeley?

[kjay]

My friend and I will be doing some riding in the Berkeley area in March, and neither of us is familiar with that area. All I know is that it's hilly, but perhaps there are some not-so-hilly parts with little traffic? Or, are there better places to ride outside Berkeley but within reasonable distance?

[Trek420]

You could do the Bay Trail, not much flatter than that most parts have little traffic. Are you willing and able to get out of Berkeley?

[jobob]

Here's a route that bikerz, Lee and I rode a couple of months ago along the Bay Trail. We started up in Richmond, but you could always start out at the Berkeley Marina / Cesar Chavez Park in Berkeley. There's one small hill to climb behind the Golden Gate Fields racetrack, but that's it.

http://ridewithgps.com/trips/5792

[kjay]

Trek420, we could easily go byond Berkeley — no problem. Jobob, thanks for this link. Looks like a good ride for us. I knew I could count on you gals up north. Thanks very much!

[Trek420]

car free, flat, close to BART .... you could do the Iron Horse Trail

[kjay]

Helluva suggestion, Trek. I appreciate your ideas very much, and thank you both for helping me out.

[Trek420]

I'm happy to help! And don't forget to let us know when and where if you want this to be a TE ride (or recovery meal).

There's also the Alameda Creek Trail which is right off the Fremont Bart if you're BART'ing it. Flat, no traffic, very scenic (although the last time I was on it they're doing some work on the paved side. Don't know if that's done yet).

[jobob]

It's done.

[kjay]

And don't forget to let us know when and where if you want this to be a TE ride (or recovery meal).

Thank you, Trek, but we're nowhere near your league in riding skill, plus I'm in therapy for neuromas (one per foot), and my friend has a bum knee. Other than that, we're in great shape. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.

[Trek420]

You must have me confused with someone in shape We can compare feet (I have a broken toe). A lot depends on when in March it is. Duck on Wheels will be here in March .... I'll be walking a half Marathon on the 27th . Do they have sag wagons on those?

Even if I was in shape we all can ride slower and just enjoy the ride.