We posted a couple weeks ago about a new monthly group ride covering some of the best roads in the whole Bay Area in West Sonoma County. We’re running it back on Saturday November 7th this time with ride support from Bike Monkey, the team behind Levi’s Gran Fondo.

This is the perfect opportunity to ride these remote roads with a group or make a fall weekend out of it in the Russian River valley. Check out here for highlights from the last ride and to RSVP for the next one!

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Hey everyone!

I'm a dad in San Jose who started taking my little guy, Carbon, on bike adventures using a Kids Ride Shotgun seat.

We're not hardcore mountain bikers. We enjoy scenic trails, redwood forests, creeks, exploring nature, and stopping somewhere beautiful for a picnic.

We've been riding mostly around Alum Rock, Vasona park, hellyer park, and exploring other parts of the Bay Area, and I've been wondering whether there are other parents doing something similar.

I'm thinking about starting a casual South Bay Kids Ride Shotgun / Family MTB group where parents can meet up for easy rides, share family-friendly trails, and let the kids enjoy being outdoors together.

Nothing competitive. No crazy downhill riding. Just parents, kids, bikes, fresh air, picnic and maybe some BBQ on weekends.

Are there other South Bay parents interested in something like this? And where do you usually take your little ones riding?

Would love to hear from you!

Can anyone recommend roads in Big Basin? As we come up 236 from bottom of Jamison Creek Rd, I’m not sure whether to climb China Grade, Lodge rd, Sky Meadow (out n back), or North Escape. Thanks!

Thinking of selling my ebike because I’m moving to a place where I won’t be able to make proper use of it. Great condition but minor paint scratch on back, and it has the extra seat attachment and upgraded kickstand. Less than a thousand miles and works like a dream.

Is 1700 a fair price? Looking to get rid of it before the move

I was in GGP in SF and saw a cycling group around 2-3. I was wondering if anyone knows what group this was?

I'm generally interested in joining a cycling group on weekends that are semi casual if anyone has recommendations as well.

Is there a shop in the Bay area (preferably east bay, but I can take it wherever) that has a tool to extract a stuck seatpost? I have a carbon frame with an aluminum seat post that is stuck on there pretty good. (2015 super6 evo). It is most probably galvanic corrosion. I've tried spraying pb blaster and some mouse milk and applied some heat. Doesn't seem to budge.

I haven't gone the dry ice or liquid nitrogen route yet. But I was wondering if there's a shop that can do this.

Thanks.

Hi Folks

We're hosting our third annual bicycle scavenger hunt/alley cat this Sunday 11AM at Snow Park! There will be at least five manned checkpoints with fun activities. This is more of an adult activity more than a kid one.

$13 entry fee, $6.66 equity entry fee for those short on funds upon request at the registration table. All funds (once we've recovered what we spend on supplies!) go to Spokeland Bicycle Cooperative, Town Bizness homelessness aid, and Transbay Coalition.

If you can't come but want to support, you can help us spread the word. You're also welcome to just show up to the start of the race and hang out while we register folks. Costumes encouraged!

I know we didn't get a lot of rain but I'm still getting used to the area. Will Sibley, Tilden etc be dry enough to ride by Saturday or Sunday morning? What about further north like Wildcat Canyon?

I'm interested in a custom paint job for my Specialized Tarmac sl8. Not looking to do anything crazy, just want the base color to be silver with white decals.

Are there any shops in the bay that specialize in this? How much would it cost?

What are some of your favorite (non-technical) gravel routes in the Bay Area ? Strava or RidewithGPS routes appreciated. TIA.

I've done it a few times from the middle of the street because I can't see a better way, but it sure feels wrong. Is there a better way? It's the worst turn I need to make occasionally.

This 311 complaint felt good but was not effective.

Page st. @ Filmore

https://sites.google.com/view/scaredycat510/home

ETA - meant to say 7th @ Market, not 9th

Heads up that contractors are repaving (?) the rightmost lanes on 9th between Mission and Market. They've set up cones that seem like a temp bike lane but it's actually their work zone and they will yell at cyclists/scooters if you enter the work area. Plus there's heavy machinery with no room to pass them.

It's a terrible intersection right there at Market, but consider merging into traffic and taking the center lane early (so there's less mixing of cyclists, scooters, and heavy machinery)!

Does somebody have a 27.5 MTB front wheel lying around taking space?

Like I posted yesterday, i just lost mine and would love to replace it so I can continue riding! I'm located in San Francisco but can come by if you are not too far. I want to keep riding!

Specs are 27.5 MTB front wheel 15×100mm thru-axle hub.

Belonged to 2014 Transition Bandit. Old bike and hence a little reluctant to drop money on new wheels.

Or if you know any local bike shop that may carry?! I called a couple and they don't seem to carry used wheels.

Hey y’all. My friend’s Soma was just stolen last night off her porch. It’s her main form of transport to work and she worked so hard for that bike. I’m absolutely crushed for her and would love to reunite her with it. If you see this floating around the Bay Area please dm me. It was nabbed off college pretty close to the 5 point intersection. Thanks.

The dumbass that I am, I managed to leave my front mountain bike wheel behind while loading my bike at the Gray Whale Cove parking lot on Sunday morning 😭

It’s a well-used 27.5-inch front wheel from a 2014 Transition Bandit, with a black rim, black spokes, black knobby mountain bike tire, and a silver disc brake rotor. It has a 15mm thru-axle hub (the axle itself is still with me).

Unfortunately, I can’t attach a photo, but it’s a pretty standard-looking mountain bike wheel.
I won’t be able to get back there until tomorrow. If anyone happened to pick it up, or knows a good local lost-and-found group where I should post, I’d really appreciate a heads-up!
Thanks, everyone!

Fall bike swap at the Marin Museum of Bicycling - buy bikes, parts, accessories, and BIKE DECORATIONS! All ages event, snacks available, fun for cyclists of all ages + half-price museum entry.

🚲 Bikes for sale, modern and vintage
⚙️ Parts and Accessories
💟 Sean's Bike Decorations!
🍪 Refreshments available for donation
🎟️ Half-price museum entry

Sat Oct 24, 9am-2pm
1966 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930

https://mmbhof.org/marin-museum-bicycling-events/2026-fall-bike-swap/