GET OUT OF TOWN: SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010

FAIRFAX FORAY: A Free-Wheeling Bicycle Adventure with the SFBC

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2010 Ride a big success!

This year the ride was almost canceled as I broke my shoulder (not by falling off a bicycle) but my best buddy Rob Bregoff with the help of rocking SFBC volunteer Kim came through to make it happen!

It takes a little less than three hours to ride from the Ferry Building to Fairfax.

This day trip fund raiser cruises up the coast and offers a great change of scenery at a relaxed pace. A perfect jaunt for those looking for their first "ambitious" bike ride—you can do it! And Marin will be forever within your reach as a cycling destination!

On Saturday, June 12th, 2010, we'll meet at the San Francisco Ferry Building Plaza and ride north across the Golden Gate Bridge to visit Fairfax during their annual Fairfax Festival. This 22-mile ride and takes just under three hours at a reasonable non-roadie pace.

We'll arrive in Fairfax by 11, in time to catch some of the little town's famous parade. After indulging in music, beer, bbq oysters, roasted corn, tie-dye, and crafts under the redwoods, you may choose between two options for the return: either a short (40-minute) cycle over to the Larkspur Ferry, or for the more ambitious, a return 22-mile ride retracing our route. There will be leaders to return both ways—the group does not need to reach concensus! If you choose to take the ferry, you will need to purchase your own ticket at the terminal or have a Translink Card.

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$9.99 "recession special" for SFBC members

$24.99 VIP registration (includes collectible custom laminated spoke card)

$44.99 for non-members (includes spoke card and 1-year SFBC membership!)

2009 Spoke Card in situ.

You'll need to bring a bike in good working order, water, snacks, sunblock, and layers of clothing to be comfortable. This is an accessible ride for a semi-regular cyclist. Maybe it's your first trip out of town under your own power? You can do it--no need for spandex tights or other fancy gear (though they are welcome).


PDF IconFairfax Foray Sfbc Bicycle Tour Cue Sheet

Download a PDF of the ride cue sheet at the link above.

Use this Bikely.com Google map to the right to view the route to Fairfax in detail.

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Fairfax Foray ride at the Ferry Plaza start point on June 13th, 2009. Image: Dustin Jensen

7:30 am: Assemble at the San Francisco Ferry Building Plaza for an 8:00 am departure.

This is so we don't miss the parade in Fairfax, which is super fun!

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8:45 am: Ride accross the Golden Gate Bridge bicycle path.

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9:15 am: Dunphy Park in Sausalito.

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Corte Madera is the start of a section of off street bicycle trails.

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11:00 am: Arrive Fairfax bike valet parking area.

Enjoy the Fairfax Festival Parade and Festival!

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2:40 pm: Leave Fairfax. Choose between a short jaunt to the ferry or a complete return ride.

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3:40 pm: Larkspur Ferry leaves for S.F. Ferry Building.

One-way ferry tickets are available on-board for $7.45.

jiggidy jog!

4:30 p.m.: Ferry arrives at S.F. Ferry Building.
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