Want to get into biking but don't know where to start? Have a new bike but don't know where to ride to? Know how to ride but want to meet other riders?Come, join us for the first ever SUMO'S INTRO TO BIKING Workshop + Ride to Sausalito!This workshop + ride will cover the very basics of riding in the bay area, including bike adjustments, popular routes, safety tips and finally a ride over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito for some scrumtuous lunch by the water, ending with a ferry ride back to the city. Come join us for a fun day of riding, meeting new people and exploring our beautiful city!What we will do:9AM: Meet at Sports Basement Presidio (parking available)9:15: Quick intro to biking workshop where we will cover biking and safety basic9:45: Help will quick seat and position adjustments and some test rounds of the parking lot10AM: Ride to Sausalito as a group with lots of stops for pictures!1PM Leisurely lunch by the beautiful waterfront in Sausalito2:30PM Take the ferry back to the Ferry BuildingAfter: Meet up later for drinks!FAQs:1. I want to ride but don't have a bike! Can I still come?Sure! Sports Basement has nice bikes you can rent for the day ($50)2. How long is the ride? I'm not sure I will lastDon't worry about the distance! The ride to Sausalito is mostly downhill and even tourists with not much riding experience can cover it easliy3. I don't know how to ride a bike, will you teach that too?Lol, no. Please come only if you can actually ride a bike and are comfortable navigating a little traffic and aren't scared of cars or downhills4. Can I bring a friend?Sure, but please make sure they RSVP. I need to have a very exact headcount of how many people will show up5. How will we get back from Sausalito?The plan is to take the ferry backBut if there is interest, I would love to lead a ride back to the city, but it is a CHALLENGING ride6. Who is Sumo? I'm just a regular guy who loves biking around SF. I'm kind of a beginner myself but hosting this to introduce my newbie friends to biking! You can follow my rides here: https://www.strava.com/athletes/109645018. I have another question.Ask away on our Facebook event page!**DISCLAIMER: This is not a Sports Basement affiliated event! We're just meeting here because it's a convenient location with lots of free parking. **DISCLAIMER 2: I am not responsible for any accidents or injuries on this ride. Although I will try my best to ensure eveyone's saefty, we're all adults here responsibile for ourselves.
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Want to get into biking but don't know where to start? Have a new bike but don't know where to ride to? Know how to ride but want to meet other riders?Come, join us for the first ever SUMO'S INTRO TO BIKING Workshop + Ride to Sausalito!This workshop + ride will cover the very basics of riding in the bay area, including bike adjustments, popular routes, safety tips and finally a ride over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito for some scrumtuous lunch by the water, ending with a ferry ride back to the city. Come join us for a fun day of riding, meeting new people and exploring our beautiful city!What we will do:9AM: Meet at Sports Basement Presidio (parking available)9:15: Quick intro to biking workshop where we will cover biking and safety basic9:45: Help will quick seat and position adjustments and some test rounds of the parking lot10AM: Ride to Sausalito as a group with lots of stops for pictures!1PM Leisurely lunch by the beautiful waterfront in Sausalito2:30PM Take the ferry back to the Ferry BuildingAfter: Meet up later for drinks!FAQs:1. I want to ride but don't have a bike! Can I still come?Sure! Sports Basement has nice bikes you can rent for the day ($50)2. How long is the ride? I'm not sure I will lastDon't worry about the distance! The ride to Sausalito is mostly downhill and even tourists with not much riding experience can cover it easliy3. I don't know how to ride a bike, will you teach that too?Lol, no. Please come only if you can actually ride a bike and are comfortable navigating a little traffic and aren't scared of cars or downhills4. Can I bring a friend?Sure, but please make sure they RSVP. I need to have a very exact headcount of how many people will show up5. How will we get back from Sausalito?The plan is to take the ferry backBut if there is interest, I would love to lead a ride back to the city, but it is a CHALLENGING ride6. Who is Sumo? I'm just a regular guy who loves biking around SF. I'm kind of a beginner myself but hosting this to introduce my newbie friends to biking! You can follow my rides here: https://www.strava.com/athletes/109645018. I have another question.Ask away on our Facebook event page!**DISCLAIMER: This is not a Sports Basement affiliated event! We're just meeting here because it's a convenient location with lots of free parking. **DISCLAIMER 2: I am not responsible for any accidents or injuries on this ride. Although I will try my best to ensure eveyone's saefty, we're all adults here responsibile for ourselves.
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