I’ve gotten the biking bug. Last summer, I picked up a nice gravel bike and didn’t actually ride it that much. But after tweaking my knee running and getting tired of cycling on the indoor bike, I took a few more adventurous (for me) rides out and over the past 2-3 weeks have gone out nearly every day.

I’m loving it. I’m seeing parts of the city I normally don’t see. I’m climbing hills I could not have climbed even a couple of months ago and getting a real sense of accomplishment by doing so. I’m making new friends who also go out and ride. And, I’m getting a ton of exercise and getting stronger and fitter.

Here are a few photos from some rides I did this week. It is wild that these sorts of views and climbs are right in my backyard.

Golden Gate Bridge, from Vista Point Overlook Golden Gate Bridge as seen from Vista Point

Hawk Hill as seen, from the SF side View of Hawk Hill from SF side

View of China Beach from Immigration Point Overlook in SF View of China Beach from Immigration Point Overlook in SF

Houses on the hill, from Sausalito View of houses dotting a green hill as seen from Bridgeway in Sausalito

Golden Gate Bridge from the top of Hawk Hill View of Golden Gate Bridge from the top of Hawk Hill in Marin