Haven't taken a NOPA VELO ride yet? You missed out on Patty/Tania Hearst and the Duel-t0-Death Re-enactment that gave Broderick Street it's name. But, hey, how about joining Julie/Maria and the rest of us riding the "peaks of NOPA"? We might be stretching the "Climb Every Mountain" aspect but we do include (as an option for hardy spinners) Lone Mountain just to the west of NOPA.
We meet-up at at 9:30 am at Apollo Coffee at Divisadero and Turk. Get powered up with some fine coffee or drinks and morning carbs. Manaf, the exceedingly friendly owner of Apollo, is looking forward to our group stopping by. Kick-off at 10 a.m. We'll make the ride safe and smooth and mostly easy; a few moderate climbs included.
After Alamo Square Park, the Buena Vista foothills, Parnassus Heights for the best view, and a walk or bike climb up Lone Mountain, we'll roll down to the hugely popular Divisadero Farmer's Market where all sorts of treats wait for us. Say hello to Dmitrius, market manager, and to Seni and Ryan, the great guys at SF-Grill for sandwiches you have to try. (They've also reserved three tables and seating for us). Or try Juicy-Lucy right across from the grill for a good cool-down smoothie. Pastries, fruits, nuts, Mojo coffee on the spot.
Take a stroll down the block a bit and see if you can snag a table at the new, hot parklet in front of Mojo Bicycle Cafe...or at least see what all the buzz is about.
For more information: Lenore @ 415-300-6744; lmcjunker@gmail.com
Join NOPA-VELO Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/nopa-velo
Heavy rain cancels ride. All level riders welcome.
Kids on their own bike OK if with adult guardian.
Challenge to NOPA neighbors: can you name that block of houses in the poster above?
That's Scott St. between Duboce and Waller. I know it well, as I shot those houses for a documentary on Arts and Crafts Architecture in Northern California; a movement partially rooted in reaction against Victoriana, and excessive decoration.
ReplyDeleteJohn: Sometimes Victorians look the same, and perhaps so in this case because these houses are within NOPNA's borders: Fell to Turk and Divis to Masonic.
ReplyDeleteAnd I thought I was so smart. Always a good lesson.
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