Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: shotwellian
Showing results 1 to 50 of 142
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Northern California
06-22-20, 07:13 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,297
Posted By shotwellian

Yes, I watched it afterwards! Thanks for the tip...

Yes, I watched it afterwards! Thanks for the tip about it.

I thought it was great, and it was exciting to see how committed to the project Sen. McGuire is. I was also really interested to see the...
Forum: Northern California
06-13-20, 03:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,152
Posted By shotwellian

I mean, you always *can* do it westbound...but...

I mean, you always *can* do it westbound...but you should just know to expect a headwind. Sometimes in the winter the prevailing wind dies down or even reverses. The other ferry (google Delta ferries...
Forum: Northern California
06-10-20, 05:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,152
Posted By shotwellian

To be honest, doing this ride in August is likely...

To be honest, doing this ride in August is likely to be absolutely brutal in terms of heat. The prevailing wind between Antioch and Sacramento is also very strongly SW, so you'd likely have a super...
Forum: Northern California
05-28-20, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 510
Posted By shotwellian

Are you talking about Lexington, Mass? OP is...

Are you talking about Lexington, Mass? OP is asking (here in the northern California forum) about Lexington, Calif.
Forum: Northern California
05-15-20, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,790
Posted By shotwellian

Good news: San Mateo has now removed all mileage...

Good news: San Mateo has now removed all mileage restrictions in its latest order:
https://www.smchealth.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/ho_order_c19-5d_shelter_in_place_20200515.pdf?1589577658
Forum: Northern California
05-13-20, 08:58 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,297
Posted By shotwellian

If you're part of planning this, will it be...

If you're part of planning this, will it be possible to either record the session or post the key info afterwards for people who can't be there in person?
Forum: Northern California
05-11-20, 08:35 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,297
Posted By shotwellian

Thanks! Yes, please feel free to share widely. I...

Thanks! Yes, please feel free to share widely. I update it periodically. If there are any progress on projects not shown on here that you know of, let me know!
Forum: Northern California
05-10-20, 09:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,411
Posted By shotwellian

Great - thank for this local intel!

Great - thank for this local intel!
Forum: Northern California
05-09-20, 09:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,411
Posted By shotwellian

Has anyone tried the detour via Augusta Drive...

Has anyone tried the detour via Augusta Drive this week? Trying to get confirmation that it's currently doable!
Forum: Northern California
05-07-20, 08:05 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,297
Posted By shotwellian

Napa Vine Trail is a great project, but it's...

Napa Vine Trail is a great project, but it's separate from this north / south bikeway, so I'm not including it here. I made this map originally for an article I wrote for SFGate awhile back, here...
Forum: Northern California
05-06-20, 08:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,282
Posted By shotwellian

No, Cypress Ridge is not a real road. But to add...

No, Cypress Ridge is not a real road. But to add to what others have said, 92 between Skyline and Canada is much more doable than 92 between HMB and Skyline.
Forum: Northern California
05-05-20, 08:41 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,297
Posted By shotwellian

It's also important to know though that many of...

It's also important to know though that many of the urban segments of the Great Redwood Trail are happening much sooner. Ukiah just completed two segments, Willits has a grant to build the trail...
Forum: Northern California
04-30-20, 03:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,559
Posted By shotwellian

Yea, I think that's just an automatically...

Yea, I think that's just an automatically generated thing. The Harry Merlo Rec Area seems to be the area around Big Lagoon. Anyway, I'd be very happy if it turns out I'm wrong about Hammond Truck...
Forum: Northern California
04-30-20, 08:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,559
Posted By shotwellian

You'll notice though that the trails.com page...

You'll notice though that the trails.com page doesn't have any actual discussion or reports by users...it's just an automated page created for anything it finds with the word "trail" in it.
Forum: Northern California
04-28-20, 08:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,559
Posted By shotwellian

I can't find it now, but I read one account...

I can't find it now, but I read one account online from someone who attempted Hammond Truck Trail and found it wasn't a real road even though it shows up on Google maps.

And I'm surprised to hear...
Forum: Northern California
04-16-20, 08:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,597
Posted By shotwellian

Yes, it's legal to ride on Central as well as all...

Yes, it's legal to ride on Central as well as all the other expressways of Santa Clara County. (This was one of Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition's first advocacy campaigns, actually.) Just be very...
Forum: Northern California
12-07-19, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,351
Posted By shotwellian

Here's the route I would take:...

Here's the route I would take: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31569674

The disclaimer is I've not done that exact ride but have ridden (and enjoyed!) nearly all the roads included there. Most...
Forum: Northern California
08-11-19, 05:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,078
Posted By shotwellian

The simplest (and all paved) route is to head...

The simplest (and all paved) route is to head west on 128 from Winters and turn right on Knoxville-Berryessa Road, which will take you over to Lower Lake. A bit west of Lower Lake, turn onto Point...
Forum: Northern California
02-25-19, 10:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,812
Posted By shotwellian

Wow - the connection to Pt. Molate is open?...

Wow - the connection to Pt. Molate is open? Officially, or did you have to climb over construction fences? (I know the trail on the bridge itself is now delayed until June, but this part of the...
Forum: Northern California
01-01-19, 07:50 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,297
Posted By shotwellian

Sigh. This article is garbage. The (anonymous?...

Sigh. This article is garbage. The (anonymous? bot?) author has simply pulled the "2 years" figure out of thin air. I researched my own article on this for several months and interviewed a number of...
Forum: Northern California
12-29-18, 07:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,621
Posted By shotwellian

I saw the same rumor here...

I saw the same rumor here (https://www.facebook.com/groups/247033825783927/permalink/507537153066925/) on the Facebook page of the SF Watershed group.

Is that where you got it? I ask because, the...
Forum: Northern California
12-20-18, 04:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,228
Posted By shotwellian

I just wrote to the contact person at the SFPUC...

I just wrote to the contact person at the SFPUC and heard back that (shock!) it's being delayed again, now to Feb 1.
Forum: Northern California
11-07-18, 01:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,078
Posted By shotwellian

Worth adding that the proposed fee for Treasure...

Worth adding that the proposed fee for Treasure Island would apply only to people driving cars. It's designed to encourage people to bike or take transit.
Forum: Northern California
09-24-18, 07:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,228
Posted By shotwellian

The reopening date has been listed as Sept 30...

The reopening date has been listed as Sept 30 since last year, and I haven't seen anything suggesting this won't happen.
Forum: Northern California
09-16-18, 11:43 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,297
Posted By shotwellian

If you're interested, check out my article on the...

If you're interested, check out my article on the Great Redwood Trail in today's SF Chronicle:

https://www.sfchronicle.com/travel/article/California-s-most-epic-bike-route-is-ready-to-13226917.php
Forum: Northern California
06-01-18, 10:05 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,297
Posted By shotwellian

Update: The bill was unanimously approved by the...

Update: The bill was unanimously approved by the State Senate. Now on to the Assembly:

Great Redwood Trail bill unanimously approved by California Senate...
Forum: Northern California
05-25-18, 01:08 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,297
Posted By shotwellian

Glad the group enjoyed the post! Also, since...

Glad the group enjoyed the post!

Also, since you clearly know the biking situation in that area, I have a slightly off-topic question: My wife and I are planning a tour this summer, and we'll be...
Forum: Southern California
05-16-18, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,730
Posted By shotwellian

Cool - thanks for this report! I'll check it out...

Cool - thanks for this report! I'll check it out next time I'm down there.

If you do ride the dirt part of West Camino Cielo at some point, please share your experience with that as well! If...
Forum: Northern California
05-11-18, 08:49 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,297
Posted By shotwellian

Korina, Thanks for your perspective as a local! ...

Korina, Thanks for your perspective as a local!

The challenges of the Eel Canyon that ultimately defeated the attempts to reopen the railroad will probably also mean that part of the trail won't...
Forum: Northern California
05-09-18, 01:10 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,297
Posted By shotwellian

CEQA will be an issue, but two things make me...

CEQA will be an issue, but two things make me optimistic: a lot of the trail is way the heck out in the middle of nowhere rather than near anybody who might complain. And the environmental groups on...
Forum: Northern California
04-25-18, 12:37 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,297
Posted By shotwellian

That's true that inaccessibility poses certain...

That's true that inaccessibility poses certain risks, and anyone riding through the Eel Canyon would want to take first aid, extra supplies, etc, but all remote wilderness trails, in CA and...
Forum: Northern California
04-25-18, 08:46 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,297
Posted By shotwellian

Plans in the works for a "Great Redwood Trail" from Willits to Eureka

This is probably a long way off, but I think even the idea is really exciting:

Senator McGuire?s Great Redwood Trail Approved in Senate Committee ? Redheaded Blackbelt...
Forum: Northern California
03-08-18, 12:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,608
Posted By shotwellian

You might want to check out this City Lab article...

You might want to check out this City Lab article (https://www.citylab.com/transportation/2015/11/californias-dot-admits-that-more-roads-mean-more-traffic/415245/) on induced demand--it gives a good...
Forum: Northern California
03-05-18, 05:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,608
Posted By shotwellian

I'm pretty sure trailangel was joking there.

I'm pretty sure trailangel was joking there.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-03-18, 11:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,893
Posted By shotwellian

Well done! I just barely made it as well, hitting...

Well done! I just barely made it as well, hitting 1010 miles for Feb.
Forum: Northern California
03-03-18, 10:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,608
Posted By shotwellian

Cars-first crowd is trying to kill the planned Richmond Bridge bike path

This issue has been discussed once or twice on this forum, so you might be interested in my article on the topic for SFGate, here...
Forum: Northern California
02-26-18, 11:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 776
Posted By shotwellian

I did a 3-day trip to Sequoia NP two years ago....

I did a 3-day trip to Sequoia NP two years ago. It was fantastic and challenging riding, and I got to see the giant sequoias.

I wrote up my trip, including the route and transit info for getting...
Forum: Northern California
02-17-18, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,620
Posted By shotwellian

The new car lane is opening in April. The bike...

The new car lane is opening in April. The bike path is separate and will open late this year or early next year.
Forum: Northern California
02-14-18, 10:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,620
Posted By shotwellian

I've talked to some of the bike advocates...

I've talked to some of the bike advocates involved, and they're all confident that the bike path on the bridge will open as planned, late this year or early next year.

The bike path has already...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-31-18, 11:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,893
Posted By shotwellian

I've been attempting the 1000 miles per month...

I've been attempting the 1000 miles per month goal since 2015. In 2015, I did 1000 miles / month in 4 months of the year, 7 months of 2016, and 8 months of 2017.

This year was my first time...
Forum: Northern California
01-23-18, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,150
Posted By shotwellian

Yes, bikes will be allowed on the extension,...

Yes, bikes will be allowed on the extension, subject to the same rules as the rest of BART.
Forum: Northern California
01-04-18, 07:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,152
Posted By shotwellian

I've ridden through the Delta a number of times....

I've ridden through the Delta a number of times. It's quite a nice trip, and heading north, you'll typically get a tailwind. Here's a route I'd recommend from Pittsburg / Bay Point BART to Walnut...
Forum: Northern California
10-03-17, 04:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,505
Posted By shotwellian

East Bay Regional Parks District is leading the...

East Bay Regional Parks District is leading the planning process for building a trail, in cooperation with Alameda Co and Caltrans. Feasibility study here...
Forum: Northern California
09-26-17, 01:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,505
Posted By shotwellian

Agreed that Niles Cyn is scary on a bike. If you...

Agreed that Niles Cyn is scary on a bike. If you want to ride Palomares, the approach on Niles Canyon from the west isn't terrible. It's only 1.5 miles on Niles Cyn from the end of the Alameda Creek...
Forum: Northern California
09-23-17, 10:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,505
Posted By shotwellian

Fantastic news. I last rode it on April 3, and...

Fantastic news. I last rode it on April 3, and the sign then said "Road will be closed April 4 - May 4".

Relatedly, next Saturday, Sept 30, Niles Canyon will be closed to cars until 2 pm:...
Forum: Northern California
09-18-17, 10:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,868
Posted By shotwellian

I can't speak from personal experience on the...

I can't speak from personal experience on the Antioch case, but on the Orinda case, I don't think the current arrangement is the best alternative. There's also the option, which you didn't mention,...
Forum: Northern California
09-18-17, 05:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,868
Posted By shotwellian

This reminds me of the spot in Orinda that...

This reminds me of the spot in Orinda that Streetsblog dubbed the "world's worst bike lane" back in 2015. On Camino Pablo heading north, also right by BART, there's a through bike lane between a...
Forum: Northern California
09-15-17, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,025
Posted By shotwellian

Per KQED, funding for the bike bridge is included...

Per KQED, funding for the bike bridge is included in the transpo funding bill that just passed the State Senate and is now heading to voters!
...
Forum: Northern California
09-08-17, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,026
Posted By shotwellian

Nice ride! I also enjoy a similar route where,...

Nice ride! I also enjoy a similar route where, when you get to 121 at the Suisun / Wooden Valley, you turn right instead of left. Then you can take 128 past Monticello Dam (the hill is far easier...
Forum: Northern California
09-04-17, 03:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,170
Posted By shotwellian

Yes, I meant the water tank construction near...

Yes, I meant the water tank construction near Orchard east of Skyline - thanks for the first-hand info!
Showing results 1 to 50 of 142
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.