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Community and events
Cycling and running groups, meeting people, Belgian events, and the weather.
Building a bit of community makes the city feel like home fast. Whether you ride, run, or just want to meet other Belgians, here's where to plug in.
Cycling
- SF is amazing for cycling. Nice routes include Hawk Hill and the Paradise Loop.
- Strava groups if you'd rather not ride alone: Rapha SF and 707.
- On weekdays between 5am and 3pm you can only cycle on the right side of the Golden Gate Bridge, together with pedestrians. On weekends and after 3pm you use the left side, where pedestrians are not allowed.
- Good lunch stops where you can keep your bike in sight: Equator Coffee in Sausalito, and spots in Tiburon.
Running
- Midnight Runners. Download the Heylo app to join.
Meeting people and staying in the loop
- Belgian events: belgian.club.
- WhatsApp: the "Belgians in SF" group, for Belgians in SF and the Bay Area. Request access.
- Tech events and hackathons: Partiful, Luma, and Eventbrite.
- City events: follow the local Instagram pages to stay up to date.
Weather
- SF is always windy and the UV is extremely high, so wear sunscreen and sunglasses.
- The Bay Area is often 5 to 10 °C warmer than the city.