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August 22, 2026 – San Francisco-Tiburon Loop

We’re in San Francisco and Marin counties for our August community ride. It’s a classic ride from San Francisco and around the Tiburon Peninsula. The ride includes a brief meditation at Fort Point.

Meet time: 9:15 am. Roll at 9:30.
Location: Sports Basement. Meeting Point (map).
Parking: There is free parking at Crissy Field East Beach parking lot (map) and next to Saint Francis Yacht Club parking lot.

Distance: 44 or 25 miles
Elevation gain: 2,260′ of 1,260’

Total Time: approximately +/- 4 to 6 hrs (depends on pace, stops, and option selected).

Long option: The route takes us to Fort Point, Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Baker, Sausalito, Mill Valley-Sausalito Path, Camino Alto, around the Tiburon Peninsula and then returns to SF. We will stop for a lunch break in Tiburon. SF-Tiburon Loop (map)

Short option: Same as long version except riders can stop in Tiburon and take the ferry to SF Embarcadero. SF-Tiburon loop short version (map). Another short option (26 miles) is to turn around after climbing Camino Alto and follow same route back to SF.

This is a friendly, no-drop, easy-pace ride. No registration — just “Show and Go.” Riders are required to sign a Waiver of Liability that will be available the day of the ride from the lead. The ride is self-supported, so please bring your own fluids and fuel. We ask that all riders wear a helmet and carry ID.

Questions? Call or text ride leader: John Ungvarsky at 510-375-2083.

Community as a Jewel: Buddhist practice is supported, nourished, and protected by a community of fellow practitioners, i.e., the Sangha. — Gil Fronsdal

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