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locals have turned out to get their fix of fresh food we stop to buy a few tasty treats and chat happily to the friendly stall holders this is where we begin to use our faded city map as a guide looking for specific street signs to help us find our way an incline begins and we attempt to climb it with success we swing our bicycles into quiet suburbia where the streets are lined with colourful victorian homes standing smartly in rows these wooden beauties remind you of a time where pomp and grandeur once ruled pedalling through this thoroughfare it is easy to imagine an era where folk in top hats lace and frocks strolled these sweeping streets the legs frantically push the pedals up the many slopes while the body welcomes the adrenaline rush of the wind on the downhills we cycle upon the park where the painted ladies can be found sitting on its fringes overlooking the city these are most photographed victorian houses in san francisco and from where we rest under the coolness of the trees some of the wooden ladies look as if a new coat of paint would certainly cheer them up they look a bit tired however they still manage to capture my imagination posing proudly like models on the hillside onwards to haight ashbury and the opportunity for my imagination to work over time this is where the main streets are lined with creativity the many shops are alive with interesting frontage soap bubbles float on the breeze 60s tunes sway out onto the pavements and characters of all types entertain visitors and locals alike with their off beat humour we stop for lunch and enjoy the atmosphere of what was once the place where the hippy movement really did mean something on the return home we somehow get lost and end up in the massive expanse of the beautiful golden gate park lush green areas that stretch on for ever with the added bonus of shadowy trees and grunting bison the afternoon sky soon turns to evening and we manage to find many different cycle paths that eventually guide us all the way back to our accommodation which is hidden in the bustle of china town our bike shop owner is patiently awaiting our arrival ready to lock up and head out for a night of san francisco fun still excited from our cycle ride we find we have to do exactly the same 51 500152 0 126236 share this share on x opens in new window x share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr share on reddit opens in new window reddit email a link to a friend opens in new window email like loading posted by lovethybike february 10 2014 february 10 2014 posted in cycling usa tags cycling haight ashbury life painted ladies photography san francisco travel usa writing 5 comments on cycling colourful san francisco a golden cycle in san francisco along the skyline a patchwork of skyscrapers sits perched upon the rolling hills of san francisco down at the port our bicycle wheels roll peacefully along the waterfront pedalling away from the luxurious ferry terminal with its tempting food stands we head towards the hustle and bustle of fisherman s wharf our cycle route is part of the busy embarcadero road it takes us on a direct route through a hub of activity you can t miss fisherman s wharf with its huge sign encouraging you to come and explore its labyrinthine of colourful wooden buildings which rest over the ocean we dismount our bikes due to the amount of people strolling about there are a number of enticing seafood stalls offering chunky clam chowder above the seagulls screech flying in ravenous circles looking for scraps left behind by people s oversized snacks it is the wrong time of year for the seals that are usually found sun baking on their bobbing pontoons which sadly sit empty and quiet we discover an old penny arcade housed in a huge warehouse and happily spend an hour or more playing with the relics of the past before mounting our bikes again and continuing with our journey the sea air is enticing so we follow it down a pier towards a small but interesting collection of boats the boats are part of the maritime museum which is worthy of another stop our bicycles must feel abandoned by now they have hardly had a work out walking back down the pier the city clutters the blue sky like a mountain range with a tin of shiny paint back on our bikes and our pace picks up as we follow a path that guides us around the calm harbour waters up a steep climb to weave us through a busy park full of joggers lovers and picnickers into the deserted america s cup spectators park there is always something to distract us the spectators park has a tiny handful of curious people poking about at the set up luckily a boat race is scheduled for the day nz vs italy but hardly any one has turned up to watch we wait for the race to begin finding a great spot right on the water s edge i didn t expect to see such speed from the boats but these boats move as if they had motors on them they zip by slicing through the water with acceleration like that of jet plane it was a real spectacle i felt like a child at christmas time bubbling with excitement the new zealand boat won which made us even the more excited we pedal onwards feeling very satisfied with ourselves it isn t long before the cycle path comes up beside the busy road full of noisy trucks huge cars and the stylish motorcycles all heading in the direction of the iconic golden gate bridge this is where our legs are made to work with an incline that even our lowest gear struggles with but we all make it to the top where there is an area to rest take photos and learn a bit of history about the area with many boards dotted about the place the place is a hive of activity other cyclists come and go the ruby red pillars of the bridge stretch into the californian mist the closer we get to the bridge the more we realise the real scale and size of this classic piece of architecture pedalling on the bridge you eventually become aware of just how small you are with only a metal fence between you and the roar of the traffic the cycle path is shared with pedestrians which makes for tight squeezes and an opportunity to test your balance and agility on two wheels the liquorice strap wires holding the bridge upright are what you imagine a beanstalk to look like jack could have slid down the twisted metal to escape the clutches of that bellowing giant pausing to stop we experience the chaotic roar of the traffic the rough white waves rolling in the ocean below the mystical damp mist floating in the distance while the wild blustery wind pelts our skin it makes me feel very much alive and ready for action free wheeling down the bridge was like the bicycle had a motor on it it was a joy to turn off away from the busy traffic onto a much quieter road towards the colourful coastal town of sausalito with the cool ocean breeze on our tail we pedalled through the hills and past quaint beach side homes to the main street which sits like a decoration on the waterfront with views to die for sausalito was busy very busy we hunted around for lunch which ending in being a delightful deli full of fresh food so it was as we sat on the water s edge with our salads and sandwiches in hand we looked back at san francisco and admired all the beauty she had to offer our day ended with us catching the ferry along with many other excited cyclists back to the city and we were sad to have to hand in our hire bikes little did we know that we were going to use them again the following day but that is another story 51 500152 0 126236 share this share on x opens in new window x share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr share on reddit opens in new window reddit email a link to a friend opens in new window email like loading posted by lovethybike january 11 2014 january 12 2014 posted in cycling usa tags america s cup bicycle bridges cycling life outdoors photography san francisco travel usa writing 17 comments on a golden cycle in san francisco good times on a bmx bike auckland as an adult capturing any chance to be a kid again is always on my to do list the nostalgia of it all makes me bubble with excitement last weekend a window of opportunity opened for me to once again breathe childhood exhilaration freedom and fun the boyfriend and i went on a bmx ride along the water s edge in pakuranga auckland upon arrival a tiny group of bmx fanatics and their children had already gathered i was given a stylish bmx bike for the day and instantly my senses were flooded with memories of the shiny chrome bmx i once owned as a young teenager the joy of sitting on the bmx bike that i had been given had my pulse racing and i couldn t wait to get going the surrounding harbour was calm the clouds were dull and the air still but the adrenalin within the bmx group created a buzz as we departed along the rotary walkway that hugged the coastline this was a part of auckland i had never explored and it was very serene with houses perched above the grassy slopes knotty native trees over hanging the path and the sea lapping the shore i almost felt as if i wasn t in the city anymore my bmx was in cruise control yet each time i came to a bend in the path i found myself out of my seat and increasing my speed just so i could hug each corner as if i was on a motorbike avoiding the few walkers and joggers was easy as there were very few of them out and about for a short time the sleepy boats in the harbour became our only spectators as a boat jetty became a mini ramp for us to roll down on with speed in our excitement the dull clouds had slowly merged into one big cloud it now looked like an enormous tsunami coming to swallow us whole the scene looked quite surreal as we continued around the coast we stopped at an exercise playground where the adults and children all pulled pushed and spun the equipment designed for fitness i had an overwhelming urge to do sweet jumps on my bmx bike and i whizzed about the car park tarmac attempting tricks twisting and turning the metal frame lifting it from the tarmac was thrilling even if i was a bit rusty just down the path was a very inventive snakes and ladders park consisting of steps and slides entwined with flax bushes which amused the children for ages on the path again it guided us inland pedalling us past hundreds of overgrown mangroves and up short steep inclines into suburbia we got slightly lost at one point and just as our bottoms were getting sore from the bmx seats we found park number two the lawn was covered with spindly legged pukeko birds who greedily enjoyed our lunch as much as we did the bike ride back to our cars became a race for some including myself it was thrilling stuff i took every corner with speed moving the bike from side to side to increase my pace and to overtake others but the bmx race came to a sudden end when the big swing was discovered it was dangling up on the grassy slope attached to an enormous tree overlooking the picturesque waters of the harbour as i sat on the swing dropping from a huge height with my legs stretched our in front of me a cool rush of air on my face and the high pitched squeal releasing from my lungs i think i could say that my entire day was spent swinging into memories full of adult exhilaration freedom and fun i can t wait to do it all again 51 500152 0 126236 share this share on x opens in new window x share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr share on reddit opens in new window reddit email a link to a friend opens in new window email like loading posted by lovethybike june 10 2013 june 10 2013 posted in cycling new zealand tags adventure auckland biking blog bmx children cycling life new zealand pakuranga photography travel writing 9 comments on good times on a bmx bike auckland biking beautiful brisbane australia i like surprises and brisbane city is certainly a box of treats we arrive at the youth hostel in the late evening the constant deluge of rain has followed us up from surfers paradise and i wonder what this city can offer us in the next few days lucky for us the rain is gone in the morning replaced with a bright blue sky above the busy youth hostel has a small choice of hire bikes displayed out front and we seem to be the only ones interested in snapping up a pair of the old off beat cycles finding the cycle ways in brisbane is not too difficult you simply pedal down to the brisbane river the cycle way we find hugs the river it weaves under massive concrete bridges and beside roads laden with polluted traffic down below the air is crisp and the greenery abundant we feel hidden and safe from all the noise and confusion above the boyfriend soon becomes curious about life above and a detour into the city centre becomes an uphill climb my heavy bike only has two gears so my arms and legs certainly get a lengthy work out we pedal up and down busy streets getting happily lost brisbane city hall the clock tower and king george square are all visual treats after zig zagging around we eventually find direction and pedal back down to the calm of the river s edge few people are about and we seem to have the cycle way to ourselves we stop at a quirky riverside eatery and enjoy a delicious cooked breakfast in the glowing morning sunshine time easily ticks by we jump back on our clunky bikes and enter the brisbane city botanical gardens it surrounds us with its sweaty scent of tropical jungle a towering canopy of green protects us from the approaching grey clouds that turn the city a shade of grey we push on pedalling towards the suburb of new farm ahead storey bridge has me mesmerised its sturdy steel structure poses powerfully like an important business man over seeing the static flow of the brisbane river continuing to follow the bend of the river i find myself glancing back the bridge sits as an industrial artwork fragmented against the backdrop of the glistening city a steep climb leads us up and away from the river and the cycle path we begin to follow bike signs along the road new farm is refreshing it is dotted with colourful homes where historic riverside factory buildings have become unique apartments and where corner coffee shops are buzzing with locals we discover a few more cycle paths allowing us to explore some riverside parks before we turn back to towards the city s skyline our bicycle wheels engage with a storey bridge crossing gliding over its metal frame we enjoy the scenic city views the other side of the river is waiting for our arrival kangaroo point greets our us with its imposing cliffs the grey clouds have quickly passed as the heat in the air 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