"Safe" to ride Mt. Tam area on my own?
11-04-12, 11:35 PM
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"Safe" to ride Mt. Tam area on my own?
Hi everyone,
I want to ride Mt. Tam via Hwy 1; Bolinas-Fairfax Rd; Ridgecrest Blvd; Pan Toll; Panoramic Hwy. The last time I rode was with my boyfriend, but he won't be available this time and I really, really want to ride!!
Any thoughts on riding these roads alone? I think they're pretty well-visited by cyclists on their own and in groups, so if I run into a problem someone might pass by?
Thanks!
I want to ride Mt. Tam via Hwy 1; Bolinas-Fairfax Rd; Ridgecrest Blvd; Pan Toll; Panoramic Hwy. The last time I rode was with my boyfriend, but he won't be available this time and I really, really want to ride!!
Any thoughts on riding these roads alone? I think they're pretty well-visited by cyclists on their own and in groups, so if I run into a problem someone might pass by?
Thanks!
11-05-12, 12:26 AM
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You will be fine. Careful on descent towards Fairfax it can be a bit sketchy in the winter with pine needles and leafs on the ground.
11-05-12, 01:55 PM
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Bring your flat kit, pump, etc. Bring your ID, cash and CC. Bring your cell phone.
Go ride!
Go ride!
11-06-12, 04:12 PM
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You'll most likely end up finding someone riding at your pace, so just link up with them. I've met some strange folks on bicycles while out riding, but never a dangerous kind of strange.
11-09-12, 11:35 PM
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I had no issues on my own. My only close call was with a midday deer.
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11-23-12, 05:36 PM
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Awesome, thanks everyone! Umney, that bike is hilarious!
