The best way to get through traffic.
While bike riding through Pinole I can see why more people don't ride bikes. There are a lot of inclines. If someone is starting out riding a bike the inclines and hills would make people quit. Most people would want to begin riding on flat streets and work their way to hills.
That being said the inclines and hills can be over come. I remember when I started riding in the area I would have to walk from the Pinole Post Office to the car wash and then restart my riding. There was times when I wouldn't ride because it was a pain in the butt. Then the next day I would just go on my ride and deal with the inclines and hills. Though still a pain, but I don't have to hop off my bike walk. I may be slow but I have over come.
I actually like riding the area. Going down Pinole Valley Road and Alhambra is an enjoyable ride. I can ride out to Martinez, Pig Farm Hill, is hell. If I am lucky I can make it all the way up without stopping, but very slow going. But there can be rest half way up the hill. Yes I am weak. Riding around Martinez is worth it though. Especially the Martinez Regional Shoreline Regional Park. If I don't go to Martinez I can ride up Bear Creek Road and hit Briones Regional Park or keep riding up Bear Creek to San Pablo Dam Road. From there I can either go to Tilden Park or ride to Orinda. There is just so much to see and enjoy.
At the Martinez Shoreline.
For me it is all about the bike ride. I always like to see what kind of bikes people are riding. I mostly see the road bike crowd. But it is always nice to see someone on a touring, mountain, and hybrid bikes.
The bike I am riding. Cannondale Quick 3
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