Bike Commuting San Francisco

Family Friendly Morning Hike

Paddleboarding/Kayaking in San Rafael.

Unicycle Club Practice at Circus Center

Any skill level is welcome (even if you’ve never been on a unicycle before). Participation is free, but a voluntary donation to Circus Center is recommended. If you don’t have your own unicycle or don’t bring it, then Circus Center will provide one for you to use at these practices. **SAFETY** -Do not attend if you feel sick -Protective gear (helmet, elbow pads, wrist guards, gloves, knee/shin guards, ankle braces, etc.) is highly recommended **REQUIREMENTS** -All ages are welcome, but anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult at all times -Everyone who comes to these practices is required to take at least one unicycle class at Circus Center with Ying Ying Zhao (this doesn’t necessarily have to be before your first practice session) -Paper waiver needs to be signed before participating (this will be provided) -QR code for voluntary donation will be provided **RULES FOR PRACTICING AT CIRCUS CENTER** -If you’re wearing street shoes and/or are bringing your own unicycle, then you must wipe your shoes and unicycle tire with a towel (this will be provided) before stepping on the mats -Helmet is required if you want to do anything other than riding or practicing tricks on a flat surface (hopping onto/off of objects, etc.)

Ride from Brickyard Cove to Richmond Marina, break, and return

This is a fun, easy ride, up the Bay Trail to the Richmond Marina. We follow the trail from Brickyard Cove up to Gilman St., then hug the Bay while we ride behind Golden Gate Fields, and go up and down our one big hill. Then we follow the Bay Trail, up to El Cerrito, hugging the Bay at Costco, and find our way up to Richmond Marina, (hugging the Bay, :) Regroup at Rosie the Riveter,and some of us continue riding to Pt. Richmond, others of us go straight for the coffee break, at a nearby cafe. After the break, we retrace our route, to Brickyard Cove. If you've have made it to the Seabreeze Cafe at the corner of University and Frontage Road, you are almost there. Continue across the unpaved parking lot and you will find us in the paved parking lot for the new park - Brick Yard Cove.

12ish miles from Mtn. Home, route weather dependent

Monday 9am Pt. Isabel Walk - Richmond

We meet at the west side of the circular parking lot and take an 80 minute energizing walk. Some turn back halfway, for a 40 minute walk. Please show up a bit early as we leave promptly at 9:00 am. The walk has both paved and gravel trails. We walk about 20 minutes and pause at a bridge -- and some turn back. Weather permitting, some stay for coffee, etc., at a picnic table near the Sit & Stay Cafe (on the east side of the circular parking lot). Optional: arrive early for unsupervised stretching. Reminder: no dogs. Questions? Please call or e-mail. Mark 510-684-4092 mhe943-meetup@yahoo.com

SF Mission Murals - An Urban Walk (4 miles)

Hi Sweeps. Before the predicted El Nino rains hit, I thought it might be fun to try something different. So .... three of our fellow Sweeps hikers did a dry run of an urban walk through San Francisco's Mission District to look at the many beautiful and thought-provoking street murals. It turned out to be a very fun outing, and I think we can manage a small group to do it as a Sweeps event. We started at the 16th Street Bart Station, walked the street murals (with a pastry and coffee stop at an excellent Russian bakery), and ended with lunch at a Mexican restaurant near the 24th Street Bart Station. So, if you feel up to immersion into San Francisco Mission street culture, please jump on your nearest Bart train and join us at 10am in the 16th Street Mission Bart plaza. When you arrive at the 16th Street Mission Station, leave by the SW exit, and take the escalator up to the plaza. See the photos below for a picture of the start location. The weatherman is currently predicting a nice Monday for us. But if the weather ends up looking threatening, check the MeetUp website before heading out Monday morning to confirm that the event is still on. Here is a sample of some of the murals: [https://photos.app.goo.gl/vLBMwRJZvF4YZcQz7](https://photos.app.goo.gl/vLBMwRJZvF4YZcQz7) LIABILITY WAIVER **By joining The Sweeps Hiking Group for any event, you hereby release it's organizers, hosts and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, death and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice or information contained herein. By participating in this event, you assume all risks of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release providers of all liability. It is advisable to consult your doctor before you participate in any physical event or hiking activity. The organizer is not trained for emergency or medical services.

Tunnel Tops and the Wave Organ

Presidio's Tunnel Tops is no longer the new kid on the block, but it is still a magnificent space with world class views. This Friday roam will take us down from there to the waterfront, and along to the wave organ, another remarkable space to sit and enjoy the elements. We will return on an inland route, through the gardens and back ways of the Presidio. This is almost completely flat, but we will probably walk along the sand for a part of the time. *Bringing water, snacks, and layers for all the microclimates is the way to go.* *These roams are offered by donation. They are one way I am able to pay my rent in San Francisco.* *Punctuality is always appreciated, for the sake of everybody's time. Please send a message on the app before the start if you are running late, and we will either wait (up to ten minutes) of I will direct you on how to catch up. Once we get underway I have to focus on those who are there, and most likely won't respond.* *Generally half the people who sign up don't actually show up on the day. I do track flakiness and remove people who have a poor attendance record. It is discourteous to those on the waitlist who would like to attend.* *Sending me a message explaining that you can't make it is always appreciated.*

Brisk Walk & Shop--SW corner Ordway & Marin, Albany, 11a

We are a warm and friendly group of walkers who like to get a really good cardio workout. We meet at the South West corner of Ordway and Marin. We walk briskly up to Marin circle, and then continue at a moderately fast pace, as far as the top of Marin. If there's a garage sale along the route, we may stop for a few minutes to take a breather and check it out. We welcome newcomers, and often have walkers who walk just part of the route. Over a number of weeks, you can build up the stamina to get to the top of Marin!

Wednesday 9am Walk Albany Bulb

This walk is a 30-60 minute loop with options (some return halfway) and mild elevations. It includes water views, hard-to-spot wildlife, strange sculptures, baffling graffiti, and (optionally) the notorious Mad Marc's Castle (no relation). We meet near the end of the parking lot (see photo and map). Please arrive a bit early as we depart promptly at 9:00 am. A public restroom and bike racks are to the left of the meeting point. Reminder: no dogs. Questions? Please call or email Mark: 510-684-4092 mhe943-meetup@yahoo.com

Parker Street Co-op Tour: 2 1BR homes available (in-person, S. Berkeley)

*Not quite cohousing (no Common House or common meals besides the monthly potluck, different sets of apartments have separate entrances across different buildings), but very affordable in a great location. Demand is high so expect a competitive application process. -- Raines* \-\-\- The Parker Street Cooperative is a 24-unit limited equity housing cooperative in Berkeley, California, established in 1988. 24 units in two buildings, convenient to BART and public transportation, on the South side of campus (close to Dwight & Telegraph) at 2335-2341 Parker Street. The coop is owned by a non-profit corporation whose only members are its shareholder residents, and we are currently ages 30 to 92. We buy our shares at a modest rate and agree to limits on their price when selling them later. The current share price is about $30,600 for the 1BR share, with a monthly assessment for common expenses of about $675 for the 1BR unit. Studio share price and monthly assessment are 75% of the 1BR rates. In addition to the refundable $30,600 share price, there is a a required one-time, nonrefundable $6,000 capital reserves contribution for incoming members. Food is not included in the shared expenses, and we do not do shared cooking other than one shared potluck meal per month. We live simply and co-own/manage the property together to keep it affordable for us and for those who come after us. We will be accepting applications for our two 1-bedroom membership openings until 11:59pm on November 1st, 2026. We will also be providing two tours before then, [Sunday the 18th](https://www.meetup.com/ebcoho/events/317035837/) and today. Learn more about the community at: [http://parkerstcoop.org](http://parkerstcoop.org)

Friday 9a Walk McLaughlin Park starting from the Albany Bulb parking lot

Please arrive a bit early as we leave promptly at 9:00a. This is a 40-75 minute loop with options (some return halfway) for more ambitious walkers. We meet at the end of the Albany Bulb parking lot. Reminder: no dogs. Questions? Please call or email Mark: 510-684-4092 mhe943-meetup@yahoo.com Optional: arrive early for unsupervised stretching.