I brought my e-bike one afternoon and less than an hour later it was ready to be picked u. wow,…read morethank u to PEV Works. An outstanding job they did. I recommend them to anyone who needs their e-bike to be worked on. 5 stars!!

i love this shop: 1. friendly, knowledgeable, skilled…read morestaff. 2. great prices. 3. quick turnaround on repairs. i travel 1.5 hours . . by two trains and a bus . . to get this excellent service, even though there are closer alternatives!

I took two classes with Jonathan over Valentine's Day/Presidents Day weekend and could not be more…read morepleased. He was extremely patient and his experience was quite apparent. He was very friendly, yet professional. Met him in the parking lot near Lake Merced and the Zoo. When we arrived, he already had the motorcycles unloaded from the trailer and waiting. In our case, my friend and I booked a lesson for just the two of us. Since she is all of 5'2" on a good day, Jonathan selected the low-rider Honda rebel for her. Since I am quite tall, I was given a tall, rough and ready dirt bike (believe it was a suzuki). Both bikes were in good shape. Over the course of the two days, we took two 2-hour classes back to back. Neither of us had any prior experience. By the end of the second class, we had learned to properly mount and start the bikes, shift up and down from 1-3 gear, perform turns to the left and right through a series of traffic cones. I am excited for my next lesson - which happens to be scheduled for today! Highly recommend!

I have used Bay Rider's Group service of Motorcycle renting for DMV Test…read more Do yourself a favor for your DMV Motorcycle test and forget the idea of using your big new shiny motorcycle to do the test. The smaller the bike the easier it is to do this test. I am an experience rider, more than 10 years, but relocating from Canada to California, DMV requires me to redo all of my tests. I have my own motorcycle, but I repeat my self, go for a smaller bike, you will have all the time in the world to show off on your own bike. Bay Rider's Group is renting a small Nighthawk 250cc, it is perfect for the test. Yes you will look like a giant on it, but the circle on the circuit will look big on that bike. The bike is not new, but you will ride it only for 1h and 5 minutes :) 1h practice and 5 minutes test.

Paul is absolutely amazing! I am a personal trainer and USA cycling certified coach. I bought a new…read morebicycle and made an appointment with Paul for a fitting. Paul came highly recommended to me and I can see why! The fitting was nearly 2 hours. Paul listened to all of my concerns and made sure he understood my current training and goals. He not only adjusted my bicycle but also provided coaching on improving my pedal mechanics to optimize efficacy. He has a nifty computer program that measured the angles in which different body parts were moving while I was riding so I could see the difference before and after each correction that he made. He also made a digital drawing of my bike so I would leave with a record of every angle of every part of my bike. Paul completely change the way that I ride. I increased my speed by 2 to 5 miles per hour with the same heart rate on the very next right I did after my fit with Paul. A fit with Paul is more than your standard bicycle fit. If you're looking to take your cycling to the next level or if you just want to be a little bit more comfortable on the bike give Paul a call and I promise you won't regret it!

Let me share a story. I used to live in Los Angeles, where I met the person who would be my coach…read morefor a long time. While living in LA, I was just getting started in triathlon. I eventually relocated to San Diego and took my triathlon game to the next level. After moving to SD, my old coach always used to send emails to the team that Pedro was coming down to LA (maybe every 6 months or so) and that if a fit was needed, the team should book early. Since I was quite a ways away, I thought, "Forget it. I'm not driving to LA for a bike fit." Fast forward another 10-plus years, and I relocated again, this time to the Bay Area. At the time, I decided it was time to dust off my road bike and get back into shape. I started asking around about where to get a fit. A few local shops were recommended but they were charging what I thought were egregious amounts for a fit. After a quick google search, I saw that Pedro was now "in my backyard" and promptly booked a session. I went with my road bike and had an awesome session. My bike felt like an extension of me again! The session itself was great. We got to know one another. We laughed. We became fast friends! A few months later, it was time to get my tri bike fit. It was more of the same. Brilliant. The bottom line is that after working with him for several years now, with additional fits and adjustments, he is my forever go-to fitter. And now that he has started to set up shop in LA again, whenever I need a fit, you best be sure that I'll be making that drive!

My friend had recommended Pedro when I started to bike longer distances and felt uncomfortable in…read moremy feet/ back. Who knew bike fitting would be so crucial?? I have seen Pedro twice. My first bike was bought second hand and I found out it was too small for me when I was getting fitted :') but Pedro helped position the bike as best as he could to make my ride as comfortable as possible. He also recommended me bikes for my height/ body length that would fit me best and if I wanted to ride longer distances I should probably consider it. I ended up buying a new bike in 2023 haha. After riding the bike, I made a hell of a difference! I wish I had been educated sooner about bike sizing and fitting. Such a game changer now!

The ground school was enjoyable. However once we got out on the water, the instructor was nasty,…read moredemeaning and humiliating. I came away feeling awful and never took up my second (pre-paid) lesson.

What do you call it when someone takes your money, sells the business, and does not honor a prepaid…read moregift certificate? Anyone can look up California law regarding gift certificates and decide if this is criminal or not. Made an attempt to use a gift certificate for an expensive three lesson package last season. Weather and timing did not work out by end of the season. Owner encouraged me to try again this year. Business has been sold and it seems others with prepaid gift certificates have been left high and dry. New owner reports being surprised by outstanding gift certificates and is unable to honor them. Not cool, beware!

A big shoutout to the owner, Sir Charles! We're the family who visited last Saturday, and we just…read morewant to thank you for being so patient, kind, and understanding with our child who has special needs. We truly appreciate the time and patience you gave while teaching our child how to ride the scooter. Your kindness and willingness to make our child feel comfortable meant so much to our family. Thank you, Sir Charles, for making the experience fun, comfortable, and memorable for our child. We are truly grateful!

Had a blast today. The owner is really rice. Gave us easy directions and we got to see a lot more…read morethan we could on bikes. These are so easy to operate and GG Park, Ocean Beach, Lands End all beckoned:) We'll def be back!

I bought my first bike without training wheels (an 8 speed steel hybird) the day I signed up for…read moreALC , barely 6 weeks before rollout. Since then I've fallen 3 times on my second bike (an 18 speed aluminum road bike), my percentage lowering to a 40% chance of falling every time I get on my bike. The ALC damage? Gained 8 pounds, burned super ugly tan lines all over my body including ridiculous glove tans and sunglasses tan, scarred up my legs and arms with battle wounds, ran away with beautiful memories and new friends and completed every single mile from SF to LA! Things to do again next year: + Get with a team! The three training rides I did with team Long Beach saved me a lot of pain and regret, as did their helping me pick out a more suitable bike, pairing me with a crazy wonderful tentmate Brady and getting packing logistics down to a science. + Identify people by helmets or shirts to shuttle together from the airport. Most people fly in on Saturday, Orientation day. + Run the 8.5 miles roundtrip from Doubletree hotel to Cow Palace. + See the chiropractors and sports meds. They helped me pop a rib back in and got rid of my weird elbow pain from archery two weeks ago! + Ear plugs are your best friends at night + Chill at Rest stop 4 for their shows and parties: my little brony, victoria secret models, dance parties + Make friends. Then recruit them to set up your tent. + Meet people in the food lines and sit with them; learn their stories, why they're riding + Witness a marriage proposal + Eat more ice cream at Paradise Pit! Things to do next year: + Socialize or bring things to do while in line for everything on orientation day + Utilize Uber! + On day 1, the line was 90 people deep for coffee at one point. Plan accordingly. + Bring own foam roller to roll in tent + Take it easy on the 109 mile day but know that the later it gets the windier it is + Repeat the Quadbuster hill over and over like the team bunnies + Go to butt clinic and get taped up + Bring money for ice cream in Santa Maria + Either bring clothes pins and a clothes line OR bring enough clothes to last you through all seven days, not both + Don't bring cotton anything. My towel never ever dried ever. + Attend the candlelight vigil to remember those who aren't able to ride + Ride out earlier the last day: it's going to be a race against the sweep vehicle if you roll out too late + Have your ride and meet ups coordinated on the last day + Start fundraising early! Here's my link if you can help the cause! ;) https://actnow.tofighthiv.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=DB17C64FE6898502A83CCE8911C533AA.app262b?idb=1753241307&df_id=4541&FR_ID=1630&PROXY_ID=3075809&4541.donation=form1&PROXY_TYPE=20 I decided to ride this year for wholly selfish reasons, to challenge myself physically and learn how to ride a road bike (learn how to drink when still riding and how to pump tires. I was riding at 50psi in both tires for six days of the ride). This experience completely changed me. I hung out with the most loving, accepting people while in this little community of 3000 other riders, roadies and motos. Everyday was, "I'm on your left, beautiful" and "I love your helmet, sweetie!" and "You're my hero for doing this in toe straps!" I've had more experienced riders push me up the hills on my bike while on their bikes. I decided to sign up for next year because HIV and AIDS affects the people I've come to love in this community and I want to see the end of this devastating ailment. ALC touched my soul and it can touch yours, too, in 7 days time. Welcome to the ALC family.

I am now a 5th year veteran, but have followed the ride since ALC 2 through my dad. My dad did the…read moreride for 5 years in a row, on ALC 6 I made the big jump and rode with him. I will say that riding ALC literally changed my life. It has been the single most moving experience I've ever had. Since ALC 6 I have retired from riding and I only Roadie, I LOVE IT! Being a roadie has enabled me to meet so many people over the years. The friendships I have built through ALC are life long and I don't know where I would be with out ALC. If you're ever thinking about doing the ride as a rider or as a roadie, DO IT! Life is too short to sit back and watch it go by! I guarantee you will have time of your life and want to come back every year. It's the one place I can go to every year and experience a utopia away from every day life. AIDS and HIV is still a problem today and right here in our own back yards. Stand up and do something to make a change! The San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the LA Gay and Lesbian Center have done, so please support the cause.

The US Half Marathon 2 (the other half) on 04.10.2011 was my first ever half marathon…read more If you've ever wanted to run from Aquatic Park (next to Ghiridelli square) to the Golden Gate bridge and back, this is the race for you. 13.1 miles of challenging, yet very do-able terrain. I counted 3 climbs: one going up to the GG bridge, one somewhere in the middle, and one by Fort Mason between miles 11-12. I think there were 5 water stations total, and the 2nd to last one had Clif energy gels (around mile 9-10). The route is super scenic and takes you up, on, down and around the GG bridge. The weather was clear, but got really sunny towards mile 10 - 13 (around 8:30am). Race starts at 7am. Cost: $65.25 Free swag: 1. T-shirt - made of a nice mesh material, but the smallest size is a Men's small, which is way too big for me. Sadness. 2. Cool red aluminum water bottle w/ St. Jude's logo 3. Breakfast burrito w/ chorizo and eggs at the finish line 4. Medal for finishing the race 5. Sponsor booth with free samples: Pop chips, clif bar, muscle milk , honest tea, etc TIPS for first timers (stuff i wish i knew): 1. Stay away from cotton socks (they absorb sweat and can cause friction = blisters!) :( Invest in a pair of dry fit socks. 2. My shoes were too small (buy half a size bigger than your normal size) = blisters! :( 3. Carry water (if your'e a camel like me) 4. SPIbelt (small personal items belt) is the best thing ever! It's like a mini fanny pack that doesn't bounce when you run. 5. Electrolyte gel cubes or gels will save you! Gives you that extra burst of energy when you need it. Be sure to chase with plenty of H2O 6. Eat well and hydrate well a couple days before the race 7. Two words: BODY GLIDE. 8.. Find a pacer, follow them stalker style, and don't let them out of your sight!! Here are some helpful links to help you train and read about how to carb up before a long run: http://www.ehow.com/how_7776_eat-training-marathon.html http://walking.about.com/od/marathontraining/f/carboloading.htm http://walking.about.com/od/marathontraining/f/?once=true

My first half marathon! This was an awesome intro course for a 1/2 marathon newbie like myself, and…read moreI'm glad that my inaugural race was on such a breathtakingly beautiful course. Here's my lowdown: The Expo: + We went to Sports Basement around 2:30pm the Saturday before, and there was slight congestion in the Presidio. There were energy drinks, electrolyte chews, Clif Bars, Zico coconut water, 5 hour energy, and some other stuff I can't remember. Quite small for an expo, but I was happy for the freebies. + You pick up your racing bib and t-shirt here. I liked the t-shirt design this year, but I would've preferred a long sleeve shirt. They're warmer and more useful. Don't be cheap, guys; make a long-sleeve shirt next time. The Race: The Good: + Like I said, the course is breathtakingly beautiful. I took the 28 bus around 6am to the end of the line at Fort Mason, and I walked through the Fort Mason Green as dawn was breaking. As you walk up the hills and then down another hill, you're greeted by a tranquil and gorgeous view of the Bay, with the shadowy currents and the purple-pink colors of the dawn. There are boats and piratey ships floating in the distance, and the lights of Ghirardelli Square twinkle against the retreating darkness. A beautiful scene. I almost feel like that view alone make this race worth it! + The course is so pretty! You start at Aquatic Park, and run up into the Marina District, along the Marina Green and Crissy Field, into the Presidio, across the Golden Gate Bridge, into the Marin Headlands, and then loop back around the same way. For SF-ers, I think this race is enough to make you fall back in love with this City. For visitors, this race could very well make you see why people are infatuated with this City. The Race: What Needs Improvement: + There needs to be more mile markers. I think I only saw a few, and it would be helpful to have more of them - this is something that can be easily fixed, without much work. + More water stations. The website advertised 6 water aid stations, but I only counted 5. I feel like an extra station would've made a big difference. Also, some of the stations were spaced out really far apart, and at many points, I found myself really hoping for and needing water and getting somewhat irritated that there weren't more stations. Don't be cheap, guys. It's just water. We need it. But, I honestly can't count on the race organizers to add more next time, so if I run this course again, I will definitely bring my own water bottle. + Bottlenecks on the GG Bridge. I read that during past races, they only had ONE side of the bridge open for runners, which just sounds pretty insane to me. This time, they opened both sides of the bridge for runners, and even with that, there was still congestion at certain points. It's hard to pass people, and this definitely slows you down. I read that the SF Marathon manages to get the City to close down a few lanes of traffic, and I think it'd be a good idea to do that here too. + At the finish line festival, there needed to be more water. That tank of water was out of water not long after the race. Come on guys, you really need to step it up and give us more water here. I feel like this whole not-enough-water thing could be a potential liability (yes, I'm a law student) - I mean, you don't want people to pass out or have something worse happen to them. Don't be cheap - get more water. The other things being passed out - coconut water, Pop Chips, Peasant Pies, etc. - were alright. So, I'd say that the positive aspects of this race are largely due to the scenery itself. So props for choosing a really pretty race course. As to the organization of the race, it could be improved so that the running experience is even better for everyone. I'd still recommend this race to anyone looking to run a 1/2 marathon, but I'd caution them as to the above points.