Fresh off my Alcatraz swim and keen on pursuing life in my un-comfort zone, I agreed to push my limits and ride along with veteran Bay Area cycling enthusiasts on the Alpine Dam Loop. When we departed, I was told that "this ride is going to be epic."

Standing tall in the Marin Hills lies Mount Tamalpais. Peaking at nearly 2,600 feet, it pokes the sky like no other mountain in the Bay Area.

Yo, wanna take a ride through Marin? Lets take it nice and easy... Real nice and precise like... No hills, no problems, lots of fun. Welcome to the intersection of Tea Berry Lane and Paradise.

Have some friends that don't like to bike? That's great news for you! If they have a car, utilize their biking ineptitude to your advantage. Have them pack a cooler of beer and a bike rack and meet you just north of Point Reyes at Tomales Bay Oyster Co.