Tips for the two-wheeled traveler
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SF Bike Map & Walking Guide
The SF Bike Map & Walking Guide shows existing bike routes, paths, and bike lanes, and indicates the grade of a street so you can avoid the steep hills. Get one free by joining the SFBC today! Download the 2008 PDF to view it electronically. You can purchase the map inexpensively at any bike shop in the city, or buy one now at our online store.
SF Outer Limits
This article from the Chronicle describes a wonderful ride around the city and includes an excellent map.
Bay Area Bike Routes
Planning to get out of town? Take a look at these other resources for bicycling routes.
- Peninisula Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition has made a lovely map of their north-south commuter route through San Mateo County. This important route connects Santa Clara County with San Francisco.
- The West of the Hills Map is provided by the East Bay Bicycle Coalition and covers Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, Fremont, Hayward, and more.
- Santa Clara Valley Bikeways Map
- San Francisco Bay Trail Maps
- East Bay Regional Park District Trails
- City of Davis Bike Map (Adobe PDF, 1.2MB)
- Krebs Maps makes great maps for touring all over Northern California.
Bikes and the Environment
Wondering if biking really makes a difference? Get stats, facts on figures on the environmental benefits of biking.
