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Night Rides

Two-wheeling at twilight

Night riders cross the Golden Gate bridge to watch meteors, August, 2005 (Photo: Rachel Donovan)

Top Ten Reasons to Ride at Night

  1. Quiet
  2. Fewer cars
  3. City lights
  4. A different mood
  5. Test out the latest blinky lights
  6. Seeing old haunts in new ways
  7. Finding new places to stop and admire the view
  8. Tasty snacks
  9. A conversational, social pace
  10. The companionship of other cyclists like you!

Night Riders arrive at the Panhandle statue on a warm summer night, ready to roll. (Photo: Nancy Botkin)

At night, the city looks different, feels different, rides different. Each month, we visit a new destination in this lovely place that we never tire of exploring.

Join us! We always have tasty snacks, good conversations, and new adventures.

We meet the last Sunday of every month at the Panhandle Statue, Fell and Baker. Bring snacks or drinks to share, and front and rear lights. Rides are between 5 and 10 miles long.


The view from atop Twin Peaks, fortified by munchies at the Night Ride's famous snack stop. (Photo: Nancy Botkin)

Upcoming Rides

The Night Ride crowd poses on the steps of the statue for a group shot before heading out on the evening's venture. (Photo: Calvin Pon)

Night Ride History

We began in February 2004, with a simple ride to the beach on a misty night. Since then, we've grown an entire after-sunset two-wheeled community, always welcoming new riders into the flock. The snack spread at our destination has become famous, incorporating camp stoves, gourmet cheeses, even a visiting wine steward. The range of blinky lights and nighttime reflective gear is sure to inspire new ideas for your own nighttime riding fashion safety.

We've ridden up hills and out to nature to admire astronomical events. Riders watched a full lunar eclipse from the top of Twin Peaks, complete with a presentation by a cycling scientist and a telescope for viewing. Another group made a late-night trek to Marin County to watch meteors. Other rides have visited Sutro Heights at sunset, taken in holiday light displays, led riders to a secret hillside slide, visited the Wave Organ, and explored many other spots around town.

Having toted cooking gear to China Beach, a cyclist fries up stuffed tofu for the snacking masses. (Photo: Robin Marks)

Got a destination to suggest to us? Let us know!

See you at the statue!

Nancy and Robin

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