San Diego by EZ Pack Folding Bike

Planning to visit San Diego? Want to go cycling?
This should help.

The following info was compiled by Jay H., a San Diego resident and new owner of an EZ Pack folding bike.

Pro's & Con's of Bicycling in San Diego:

-Pro's:
Good year round weather!
Bike friendly public transportation.
Lots of bike paths and bike routes.
Relatively safe, relaxed-paced city/county.

-Con's:
Outside of the coastline, San Diego is mostly hilly terrain.
Public transportation doesn't go everywhere.
Many bus routes only run once an hour.
San Diego is very spread out.

Bicycles on Transit:
Busses and Trolleys are very bike friendly - no time of day restrictions. Although San Diego mass transit's literature says 2 bikes per Trolley, I've seen up to 6 on each car (3 at each end) with no complaints and no problem at all!
Transit Tip: Best way to go: buy an all day unlimited pass ($5 as of Nov 2009)

San Diego Transit Links:
-Overview: Getting @ S.D. by bike+other transportation
-Bikes on Metro Transit buses & trolleys
-San Diego Trolley map
-San Diego points of interest by MTS bus

Flying into San Diego?
Bicycling from the airport into town is scenic and easy. Exit the airport going southeast on Harbor Drive and you'll see a bike/pedestrian trail on the bay side of the harbor. Turn left on Broadway and the Santa Fe Depot Amtrak/local light rail station will be on the left (after crossing the tracks). Total ride distance is about 3 miles.

Great San Diego Bike Rides:
-Around San Diego Bay
-Around Mission Bay
-Bicycling in San Diego: Organized group rides & DIY routes
-Separated bike pathways in San Diego

By the way, many of the above routes can be accessed by the local MTS bus/trolley system.

Many thanks to Jay H. for the super San Diego bicycling info & links!

LL