Hi Folks,
I am an avid cyclist/triathlete in Boulder CO, and I'm currently evaluating a relocation to San Jose. I'll be out next week to scope out apartments and the area, and I'm hoping you can give me some good general pointers.
- I'd be commuting to Cisco on Tasman Dr., and it looks like there are good trails to nearby apartments, but those might be pretty pricey. Are there good, safe neighborhoods farther away that are connected with good biking routes?
- What are your favorite routes for scenic, weekend road rides in the area?
- Is there anything special to know about taking a bike on the Caltrain?
- Is there someone you'd recommend for bicycle rental?
Any answers or other tips are greatly appreciated!
-John
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Paul Metz
August 10, 2011 - 2:12pm
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* I think you have to go
I think you have to go pretty far to get to a bad neighborhood.
It depends whether you like flat or hilly, paved/unpaved trail or road. Plenty of both nearby.
http://www.caltrain.com/riderinfo/Bicycles/Bicycle_FAQs.html
No recommendations; haven't rented one in ages.
bobs
August 11, 2011 - 2:14pm
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For weekend recreational
For weekend recreational routes, check out http://bikemaster.org/routes
If you like to ride with a group, see http://actc.org/schedule and http://westernwheelers.org/main/schedules/ride_info.htm
Your choice of a "good biking route" might be different from someone else's. Within the Santa Clara Valley, terrain is generally flat, roads are generally in good shape, and the weather is generally agreeable. So to a cyclist who knows how to drive in traffic, every road is a good biking route. If you prefer to use less-traveled roads, or infrastructure from which motor vehicles are banned, see http://www.vta.org/bike_information/maps.html
SJBikeGeek
August 28, 2011 - 2:44am
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Fairly reasonably priced nice neihborgoods commutablke to Cisco
There is one area to live that is close to Down Town San Jose, Light Rail, Cal Train (for trips up the Peninsula to SF) and has many bike routes, including out to Cisco.
The area I suggest comprises the greater San Jose Rose Garden Area, over to Santa Clara University and down The Alameda to Race Street (The Alameda Business District).
Rose Garden to the Alameda Business District is my favorite portion of the larger area: Tons of cyclists, a great bike shop (La Dolce Velo), college flavor and it's pretty safe, I often ride to the store alone after 11 PM, sometimes as late as 1:00 am. Apartment rentals are less than the high rise Apts near Cisco and the people are much more "real".
Hang out in the area a bit to see if you like it. I have lived in several local areas from Willow Glen to Senter Road/Monterey Area, East San Jose, Campbell, West San Jose (Winchester & Payne), Dry Creek/Curtner Area (SJ), Paseo de Saratoga Area, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and Cupertino. All but two of the areas i would recommend - East San Jose (Alum Rock Ave & White Rd.) and Senter Road - Tjose are just a bit too dangerous for many.
Nextto the Rose Garden is my favorite neighborhood is Willow Glen.
One last thing... The SVBC offices are at 1922 The Alameda, right in the heart of my neighborhood!
colin
August 29, 2011 - 10:07am
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Hey, this SVBC staffer lives
Hey, this SVBC staffer lives on Alum Rock and goes to the farmer's market on AR and White every Sunday! One of the city's longest bike lanes goes down Capitol from the Alum Rock transit center to the Great America Mall (going right past Cisco on the way). Also - how can a neighborhood that houses Peter's Bakery be dangerous?
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