Suggestions for scenic East Bay bike rides (road riding - not mtn.) ?

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Go up to Tilden Park in the East Bay--there is a spot called Inspiration Point, and there is an awesome trail that you can bike on, with views that look out over the whole Bay, the golden gate bridge, etc...The first 4 miles or so are paved and after that it is dirt but rideable with a normal bike.

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