Petaluma gravel?
04-01-21, 03:20 PM
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Petaluma gravel?
Will be staying in Petaluma for a few days (traveling from SoCal). I know there's tons of great "gravel" riding in Marin, but I won't have much time for any long serious rides, so I thought I might just bring my singlespeed cross bike for goofing around on. Any tips for riding in or very close to Petaluma? Pavement is OK, but dirt is always better.
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04-05-21, 09:08 AM
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I haven’t been on a bike yet, but when visiting friends in Petaluma we hiked Helen Putnam park. It seems like it would be a great area to goof around on the cross bike.
Helen Putnam Regional Park
Helen Putnam Regional Park
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I haven’t been on a bike yet, but when visiting friends in Petaluma we hiked Helen Putnam park. It seems like it would be a great area to goof around on the cross bike.
Helen Putnam Regional Park
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04-11-21, 07:06 PM
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Literally just went today. Wish I had had my geared bike but it wasn't that bad - I'm geared pretty low around 55 GI on the ss but I did have to walk a bit going up. But once up there, man, it is FUN. Swoopy, flowy, awesome! I did the whole park pretty much I think. Perfect for a cross/gravel bike. And the views are worth the price of admission for sure.
