"San Franciscans have always been early adopters of technology and the bicycle was no exception. As soon as the bike became widely available in the 1890s, it was pedaled into the park, where "bicyclers" formed social and recreational groups. They formed clubs and held races. They also encountered horses, horse-drawn carriages, pedestrians, and eventually automobiles."
"Sister-and-brother-team Nancy and Jonathan Botkin will lead this tour through the history and geography of the bicycle in Golden Gate Park. Jonathan is a bicycle historian, specializing in the bicycle culture in San Francisco of the late 1800s-early 1900s. Nancy is obsessed with the roads and paths of Golden Gate Park, and co-author of the new book Discovering Golden Gate Park."
Nancy and Jonathan Botkin lead a 5.5-mile bike tour through Golden Gate Park exploring cycling's legacy since the 1890s. San Franciscans quickly adopted bicycles when they became widely available, forming clubs, organizing races, and sharing park paths with horses, carriages, pedestrians, and automobiles. The tour follows routes used by cyclists for 125 years, stopping at historical sites to discuss local bicycle culture. Jonathan Botkin specializes in San Francisco bicycle history from the late 1800s to early 1900s, while Nancy Botkin co-authored a book about Golden Gate Park. The ride covers mostly paved roads with some dirt trails, suitable for road bikes, and participants should bring water, snacks, helmets, sunscreen, and layers.
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