The best road cycling routes around Broadmoor

The bridge is more delicate than it appears at first glance.

The sculpture depicts "living-giving science" according to its artist, Marco Cochrane. It stands 24 feet tall, and was erected in front of biotech company Genesis Towers in 2020 to represent their mission. It shows a man and woman standing on top of a DNA strand, holding their hands in the shape of a heart.

Tropical greenhouses surrounded by hilly trails and lawns

West entrance into the large combined park. Sigmund Stern Grove is nestled into the southwest corner of San Francisco’s Sunset District. Its 63 acres are comprised of meadows, lush forests, and Pine Lake, one of only three natural lakes in San Francisco. The Greene family, a family of early homesteaders, staked out the land in 1847 and began farming, but not without challenges. Shifting sands and property disputes with armed and aggressive neighbors were commonplace for settlers in the largely untamed region. Following the Gold Rush and a long legal battle to keep their land, the Greenes opened The Trocadero Inn on the property and played host to ruffians and celebrities of the day. North Pole explorer Dr. Frederick Cook was a resident of the inn, which closed during prohibition but still stands today. In 1931, the land was purchased by the wife of the late Sigmund Stern and gifted to the city as a park shortly thereafter. Free summer performances of music and dance have taken place at the grove’s natural eucalyptus amphitheater and outdoor stage since 1938. World-class artists grace the Stern Grove Festival stage every Sunday in the summer. The events are free of charge, and donations can be made at the gates. Trails interlaced through the park are popular with runners and walkers. The park features tennis courts, picnic tables, and a children’s playground. A large off-leash dog area rests between the concert meadow and Pine Lake. Coyotes and other wildlife call Stern Grove home, so please observe leash regulations and stay on the trails. Street parking is easy on the surrounding residential streets near the park's multiple entrances. Much of the park is handicap accessible from this entrance.

The Sausalito Bike Path runs through Mill Valley. It's a paved route with great views of the wetlands on the old Northwest-Pacific rail line, which operated from 1884 until its closure in 1971. The path ends near Mike’s Bikes in Marin City, where riders can continue along the busy Bridgeway into Sausalito or take quieter marina backroads.

Devils slide itself is nice and just to the south is the beautiful Gray Whales Cove beach. There is plenty of parking at both places. Two notes for cyclist: 1. cycling along Hwy 1, coming from Pacifica, requires climbing on a relatively narrow but highly frequented road. It is not a long climb until the turnoff to Devils slide, but it might be stressful for cyclists who are not used to riding in heavy traffic. Hwy 1 south of Devils slide has enough space for everyone. 2. If you cycle on Hwy1, then check the wind forecast beforehand. Dominant wind direction is NW, which means cycling southbound maximizes tailwind and minimizes breathing in all the air pollution from stinky cars.

A spectacular, safe cycle route across the bridge. Completely isolated from the cars.

Funny juxtaposition: This high point in the road comes with several bioscience firms on one side, and horses grazing in pasture on the other. You get a nice peek-a-boo view of the water, too.