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Bay Area Cycling Guide: Alameda Creek Loop
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East Bay: Alameda Creek Loop
by Nathaniel Horwitz
BayInsider contributor

Alameda Creek Loop Location: Fremont
Category: Road ride
Distance: 26 Miles
Difficulty: Easy
Riding Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
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Description
This trail is a popular one with all type of cyclists in East Bay. A serious rider could use this as a training ride, battling with the tough headwinds close to the Bay. On weekends, you'll see many different cyclists using this route. It isn't difficult at all, but the 20+ mph winds off the Bay can elicit screams from any cyclist, even on a good day.


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Directions
Either from I-880 North or South, get off on Mowry Avenue towards East. Continue for about 3-4 miles. Turn left on Mission Blvd. Turn Right on Niles Canyon Rd and make an immediate right on Old Canyon Rd. The parking lot is on your left after about 1/2 mile.



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