I use Continental Grand Prix 4000s. They are about as strong as the Gatorskins but are faster and give a more comfortable ride. Marie

I’ve been pretty happy with tubeless and that can handle most minor chips and nails

I've used Specialized Armadillos for years and they have worked very well for me.-- Mark

For those who don't race but love to ride on tarmac (not gravel) and not get flats, what do you recommend for tires? I've been using Continental Gatorskins (28s) and am quite satisfied (haven't been

As long as you are completely off the asphalt and not blocking any gates, it probably won't be a problem. Do so at your own risk though!

Hello, I love to ride the hills on Calaveras Road in Sunol. But I would like to avoid riding on the flat section from downtown Sunol to the hills. I'm hoping to park my vehicle closer to the

Amen to no flats. Sign me up!

Also, looks a little pricey.

Looks pretty interesting and potentially coming out in 2022. I wonder how well it grips the road, especially wet roads? https://www.autoblog.com/2021/03/20/metl-metal-bicycle-tires-cars-trucks/

I ride this section of Mission daily and always take the lane. Most of the time there are no cars behind me but when there are they usually slow down to let me have the lane. Not taking the lane here

Here's a courtesy trick that works well for me: After I'm controlling the lane, I use a "right turn" signal (right arm straight out) to indicate that I plan to move to the right. It's literally true;

Agree with all of these points. The sidewalk is safer from the point of view of vehicle traffic, but the surface may pose other hazards. Also agree that when taking the lane you should be courteous

It may be complicated to get help from the City of Fremont because Mission Blvd is also State Hwy 262, and CalTrans may need to be involved. They only rush if they see an imminent hazard. The City

Just be very careful in the sidewalk. A car was getting towed at the spot in the photo some years ago, so I thought the tow truck will draw to much attention if I went thru the subway so I took the

To reduce/end any ambiguity the sign might say “bicycles take full lane through underpass “.

Nice! I would argue though that that shouldn't even be marked as a bike lane. It's marked as such at the intersection as you enter, but then it just tapers down to nothing without warning,

Ken

I agree 100% that you can and must take the lane here. I will note that I’ve had cars honk at me from behind when doing so under this particular underpass numerous times. Once was quite loud as it

Right. And even though you have the legal right to take the lane in such a situation, it's still a very good idea to communicate unambiguously to motorists that you are doing so. So when you take

Julie, Great idea! I just did it... Request ID# 1925391 - New Sign (Traffic Signs) A comment has been added to New Sign (Traffic Signs) Service Request ID# 1925391: Thank you, Fremont