As I grew up in Marin and Sonoma Valley, I am increasingly intrigued by having some nice rides in both areas. After doing a little research, I see there are a few books available that might be valuable resources.

Can anyone recommend titles or authors in particular? It is helpful to know the types of roads mention as well as I might be hesitant to do a beautiful ride if it means riding on a busy road with narrow or no paved shoulder.

Is it possible to ride from SFO to Marin and avoid the busier SF streets? Perhaps one could public transist up to the GG bridge and ride from there into W Marin?

Quill the Questioner - not sharing the same fender-glee as Knotted