Short Bike Rides in and Around San Francisco: Thirty-Five Bike Rides in the City by the Bay

by Henry Kingman

For the avid cyclist or for the family planning a weekend activity, these carefully slected, well-researched routes are appropriate for everyone. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564406539
• ISBN13: 9781564406538
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

fantastic SF guide

To describe "Short Bike Rides in and around San Francisco" as a cycling book does it injustice. Sure, it succeeds in describing ways around and out of San Francisco, but does so much more. Even for someone who's never been on two wheels, the descriptions of the neighborhoods, their attractions and history, is worth the investment. I strongly recommend it, the best cycling guide book of its type I've read.The one weakness is a lack of an index. You might read an excellent review, for example, of a burrito shop, but recalling on which ride that review occurred may turn into a serial search operation. Nevertheless, it still ranks as a 5-star on this rating scale. Virtually a must-read for all cyclists in SF.

Best book for cyclists without cars...

San Francisco is a very "livable" city, especially without a car to worry or pay for. "Short Bike Rides..." suggests two dozen fun routes in and around the city that allow you to make the most of living here without a car. From the fastest way to get across town, to a wonderful rides in Marin and the East Bay I have ridden nearly all of these rides, and enjoyed them immensely. Not only are the directions and maps clear, but Kingman's comments are often very entertaining. There is also a handy supplement in the back listing public transportation contacts for taking your bike on BART, CalTrain etc.. Absolutely essential for any SF cyclist - commuter, weekend warrior, out of towner, tourist entertainer. And for less than $10 I have used this book 10x as much as any of the other rides books I have.One note: I would assume Kingman is one hell of climber, since he does tend to downplay the physical effort required to climb the "hilly terrain" of some the rides.

SF + Bikes = Cool Beans!

This is my favorite bike rides book. It's an excellent read and lets you see the best of the city.

A great reference tool for any S.F. cyclist

Not only is Henry Kingman's book a great way for visitors to explore San Francisco by bicycle, it is also a handy reference guide for local cyclists looking for new or better routes. Every S.F. cyclist should have a copy.