Tag Archives: bicycling

Central Park Goes Car-Free Forever on June 27

Posted on April 23, 2018 by fromthethicket

If New York can do it, surely we can too!! ‘The campaign for a car-free park has lasted more than half century and involved thousands of people. Today’s historic announcement by Mayor de Blasio belongs to all of them. Central … Continue reading →

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take a walk in the park to ease brain fatigue

Posted on October 26, 2014 by fromthethicket

It always amazes me how reliably a walk or a bicycle ride through Golden Gate Park can improve my mood, clear my mind, banish fatigue and increase my sense of well-being.  I don’t think I’m the only one who experiences … Continue reading →

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Recollections of a 50-year love affair with Golden Gate Park

Posted on June 12, 2014 by fromthethicket

I can’t resist posting this lovely recollection of Golden Gate Park written by Roselyn Rich Smith, printed in the Marin Independent Journal on June 6, 2024 (to see the original article follow the link at the end). “I have bicycled through some … Continue reading →

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enthusiastic bicyclists turn out with artful bicycles in golden gate park

Posted on September 25, 2011 by fromthethicket

Many surprised park visitors gawked in delight yesterday at the parade of artful bicycles and colorful riders of all ages circling the music concourse and heading down JFK drive to Lindley Meadow in the annual Tour de Fat.  Here are … Continue reading →

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tour de fat: bike and beer ballyhoo in golden gate park

Posted on September 22, 2011 by fromthethicket

‘September is the best time of the year in San Francisco. The sun is shining, the cool weather is behind us and the festival season is in full bloom. For residents who ride bikes, September brings with it one of … Continue reading →

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