What is it like biking in Oakland, CA?

I haven't biked in all parts of Oakland, but I would say that Downtown Oakland, Lake Merritt, Jack London Square, Montclair, Uptown, Temescal-Telegraph, are quite bikable parts of Oakland. I've biked in these neighborhoods on several occasions, for work or leisure. read more

Oakland is generally bike-friendly in my experience, although it isn't as far along with things like bike lanes in downtown as San Francisco. The parks in the hills make for great fitness riding. Your experience as a commuting cyclist will depend on where you live and where you're trying to get to. read more

Oakland is much bigger than SF, it is going to be a while before downtown Oakland has the density of SF, but even just over the last year there are many more things to do and great new places to dine. read more

Oakland is considered a great place to ride bikes—it has temperate weather, flat streets, hills and a diverse array of scenery. After Oakland North did a story on 10 great walks in Oakland, we thought a story on five great bike rides in Oakland would be helpful, too. read more