General Frequently Asked Questions
General Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the questions people frequently ask. (Please note most answers are also found elsewere in this website.) Got an idea for a question that should make it to this FAQ? Please contact us!


How do I register for SFR events?

Online by using our Registration page


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What is the refund policy?

There will be no refunds made for entrants who fail to attend the event. Other situations will be evaluated on a case be case basis. Refunds shall be subject to the following conditions:

[1] A  $7.50 deduction will be made from your prepaid entry fees.
[2] Each registered rider MUST SUBMIT AN E-MAILED REQUEST for a refund to the TREASURER no later than 6 days before the event for which you are requesting a refund.

There will be no refunds made for cancellations for the Populaire events.

Refund requests are to be sent to treasurer@sfrandonneurs.org


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Are there any roster size limits on SFR events?

The only events with a rider limit are the events that travel to Point Reyes National Seashore. The National Park Service sometimes imposes a maximum number of riders depending on the roads traveled. This limit is imposed by the National Park Service not SFR. Any limit will be disclosed prior to the event and posted on this website's homepage


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Where is the starting point for SF Randonneurs brevets?
Most of our events start either at the Straus statue located near the vistor center at the South end of the Golden Gate Bridge or at the Crissy Field East Beach parking lot.


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What is a RUSA permanent?

RUSA permanents are managed by RUSA, not the local RUSA regions/host clubs. To find out more refer to the RUSA Permanents Overview


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Can I see sample routes form past events?

Check our Route Archive page. We keep recent cue sheets (and sometimes maps) on the site.


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Got any San Francisco hotel/places to stay recommendations?

In general most of the Motels located on Lombard Street between Van Ness and Divisadero are decent places to stay. They are about 2-3 miles from the starting point of most SFR brevets, The Golden Gate Bridge. Most if not all of those motels have parking lots. You can also try searching the SFRandon mailing list archives for previous discussions or to ask a specific question.


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What is the best route from the Lombard Street motels to the Golden Gate Bridge start locations?

There are many motels right on, or very near to Lombard St. To ride from the Lombard St. area to the start of many SFR events at the Golden Gate Bridge (Strauss) Plaza Follow this route


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I'm flying into SFO with my bike, can I ride into the city from the Airport?

Yes it is possible, however probably the best way to get into San Francisco from the SFO airport is by taking BART (Bikes allowed on the train) and then ride from any of the San Francisco stations to your final destination.

SFO has a very good bike access information page on their website


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Got any Carpool & Parking recommendations?

You can try posting a message on the SFRandon mailing list to request /offer a ride.

For riders coming from the East Bay to San Francisco, AC Transit has the Transbay service Route: 800 All Nighter. Richmond BART to Market St. and Van Ness Ave., S.F., via Macdonald Ave., San Pablo Ave., University Ave., Telegraph Ave. and downtown Oakland. Returns via Market St., West Oakland BART to downtown Oakland and then to Richmond BART.

Parking
Here are some maps for helping you find parking near or at the different starting points of most of our events. Please note you are responsible for verifying you are allowed to park in these locations.

San Francisco

  • Parking at the Marina Green and the riding directions to the GG Bridge from this parking lot)
  • San Rafael

  • Lucas Valley Park'n'Ride Parking lot at Hwy 101
  • Hercules

  • Hercules Transit Center
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    Are support vehicles allowed?

    No


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    Is mechanical support available at the controls?

    No.


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    How do I report a problem with the website?

    Send an email to webmaster@sfrandonneurs.org.


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