Bicycle Program
Recreational Bicycle Commuters
Recreational trips are typically taken by all age groups from children to senior citizens. These trips can range from a 50 mile weekend group ride, to a family outing along a quiet bike path, and all areas in between.
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Ride For Your Health Three hours of riding per week can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke by 50%. |
Characteristics of Recreational Bicycle Trips
| Trip Characteristic | Example Routes | Cyclist Ability |
| Visual interest, shade, and protection from wind more important than directness of route | Example Street | Experienced, Casual |
| Loop trips preferred to backtracking | Arlington Avenue | Experienced, Casual |
| Trips may range from short to over 50 miles | Watkins Drive | Casual |
| Varied topography desired, depending on skill level of bicyclist | Watkins Drive | Casual |
| May drive bicycles to the starting point of a ride | Example Drive | Experienced, Casual |
| Trips typically occur on the weekend, before morning commute hours or after evening commute hours | N/A | Experienced, Casual |
| Pathway preference varies depending on skill level of cyclist. | Example drives | Experienced, Casual |
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General Information
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Address: 3900 Main Street - 4th Floor Riverside, CA 92522 Phone: (951) 826-5311 Hours |
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| Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |
| Closed Major Holidays | |
