The best cycling routes in San Francisco

The best 20 km rides in San Francisco

Each start's best ride of 20 km, numbered best first. Pick a number for its ride.

From Pilot's Row

Ranked first of 3 rides of this length in San Francisco.

13.9 km about 42 min 203 m up 79% through nature

Starts at Pilot's Row bus stop.

How it compares with the median ride in San Francisco

Through nature 79%median 30%

Quiet streets 77%median 85%

Climbing 49%median 50%

Longest nature stretch 4.7 km

Away from traffic 90%median 98%

Views 18%median 12%

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From Broad Street & Plymouth Avenue

Ranked second of 3 rides of this length in San Francisco.

17.7 km about 53 min 332 m up 45% through nature

Starts at Broad Street & Plymouth Avenue station.

How it compares with the median ride in San Francisco

Through nature 45%median 30%

Quiet streets 72%median 85%

Climbing 50%median 50%

Longest nature stretch 6.5 km

Away from traffic 99%median 98%

Views 9%median 12%

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From UCSF Medical Center

Ranked third of 3 rides of this length in San Francisco.

19.3 km about 58 min 269 m up 44% through nature

Starts at UCSF Medical Center station.

How it compares with the median ride in San Francisco

Through nature 44%median 30%

Quiet streets 72%median 85%

Climbing 46%median 50%

Longest nature stretch 6.4 km

Away from traffic 92%median 98%

Views 18%median 12%

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