Pinole is building a pedestrian bridge over the CalTrain tracks to join Hercules’ Bay Trail with Richmond’s Bay Trail. This is a significant project at over $13M. It was due to be completed in June 2018.
This past Saturday Gavin and I bicycled over to the causeway in hopes of cycling on to Richmond’s Bay Trail with a fantastic view of San Francisco across the bay. Unfortunately the bridge is not yet completed. Even so bicycling the Pinole and Hercules bay trail is a wonderful way to relax and take in the San Pablo Bay vista.
On Sunday, Ellen joined us in bicycling to Pinole. This is unusual as she does not feel stable on a two wheeled cycle. She had a good time and I could see her confidence build in the short time we were out. I changed out the bicycle seat that came with her Trek bike for one that is more comfortable for her. She’ll cycle more often. I cannot wait for the Pinole causeway to open. That will link the few miles of Hercules’ and Pinole’s Bay Trail with miles already in place in Richmond and give us an incentive to cycle outdoors more often.