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"A beautiful, cycle-friendly city,\r\nPalo Alto boasts miles of biking trails, paths and regional loops that extend\r\nto San Francisco Bay and the Pacific coast.One of most popular cycling spots in Palo Alto is the Embarcadero Bike\r\nPath, a well-lit cycling path connecting the north and south and neighboring\r\ncities of Mountain View and Menlo Park. Explore nature and bike through the Baylands\r\nNature Preserve, with 15 miles of trails across 1,940 acres of marshlands. A pristine\r\nsanctuary for wildlife and 100 species of birds, the preserve is an idyllic\r\nplace for biking, kayaking, canoeing and enjoying a picnic. Palo Alto also\r\noffers many bike rental companies and shops around town where you can get trail\r\nmaps and gear.\r\n\r\nTrek along 10 miles of biking\r\ntrails at Pearson-Arastradero Preserve in Palo Alto. Check out California wildlife\r\nas you wind through oak woodlands, ponds and hills. If you want to venture out\r\nof Palo Alto, ride the 45-mile Coast Loop, which starts 2 blocks from Stanford\r\nUniversity to the coastal town of San Gregorio. Ride through Portola Valley to\r\nthe coast, then loop back through nature preserves to Palo Alto. For a\r\nchallenging biking adventure, ride the 33-mile Ring of Fire climbing to 2,840\r\nfeet in the Los Altos Hills. Steep climbs and hairpin turns challenge riders on\r\nthis breathtaking bike loop with scenic overlooks and stunning views of the\r\nvalley."
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