Wondering about the lowest-stress bike routes to Bohol Circle Immigrant Park, and the dock where the water shuttle to Oakland (aka Woodstock) will launch early next summer? Here are a few options to consider, all starting from the Cross Alameda Trail, west to east: Option 1: There’s a path through the linear park just east …
A few weeks ago, my husband and I completed our annual Tour de Bay bike tour. It’s a round-the-bay, multi-day bike-camping trip that we concocted and led for our friends each summer. This is a brief summary of our 2023 trip*. I want to thank my husband, Jon Randell, who’s created brief video logs of …
Just how quickly can you get to various destinations in Alameda by bike? Resident Andy Murdock decided to find out, and this transit-style map is the result. What’s not to love about a system that runs 24x7x365, with a next departure time of…now?! Thank you, Andy!
Back in July, Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) launched a pilot e-bike rebate program worth up to $300 ($600 for low-income customers) to help offset the cost of a new or used e-bike. These bikes could take a big bite out of daily trips often done by car, since 63% of all trips in Alameda are …
If you’re staying put this holiday season and are looking for local, car-free family fun that feels like a getaway, look no further! Using your bike and the ferry (which allows bikes of all shapes and sizes), a world of fun is just minutes away. First, a few notes about ferry service: Alameda has three …
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Cargo bikes are becoming a regular fixture of life here in Alameda, so this is the second in a series of articles about #cargobikelife. BWA caught up (literally) with Alameda resident Emilio Ramos at the ferry in SF to learn about his experience riding a Surly Big Dummy cargo bike, including ferrying medical samples across …
Author: Robin Oliva-Kraft Cargo bikes are becoming a regular fixture of life here in Alameda, so this is the first in a series of articles about #cargobikelife. BWA caught up (literally) with resident Jennifer, a mother of two, to learn about her experience riding a Radpower Cargo Bike. Q: How long have you been riding …