Hey, all...
Just found out that work will be sending me to San Fran for 2-3 years, starting in June (I'm training in DC until then).
I'm pretty psyched; this was my first choice of location. We just moved from San Diego in the summer for the training period in DC...looking forward to getting back to Cali, and to living in another part of it. Bay Area's always been a favorite of mine, and I even have some family in Oakland.
Probably won't have all too much time to ride, but will definitely be putting in as much trail time as possible.
Anyhow, just wanted to say hi and get your advice on where to live. My office will be in downtown on Pine St., and I won't be making all too much money. My wife might be able to get a decent job, though, because she works in publishing. I know rents in the city are simply insane, and might like to have some room to store/work on bikes and some space for the pets and all...but we'd also like BART access... Will have a company car to use if it'll be helpful for commuting (or I can leave it at work, I think).
So what suburbs/neighborhoods are the best? How long are commutes? How far away is the riding? Would we be better off squeezing into a tiny apartment? etc. etc.
-Mike
Just found out that work will be sending me to San Fran for 2-3 years, starting in June (I'm training in DC until then).
I'm pretty psyched; this was my first choice of location. We just moved from San Diego in the summer for the training period in DC...looking forward to getting back to Cali, and to living in another part of it. Bay Area's always been a favorite of mine, and I even have some family in Oakland.
Probably won't have all too much time to ride, but will definitely be putting in as much trail time as possible.
Anyhow, just wanted to say hi and get your advice on where to live. My office will be in downtown on Pine St., and I won't be making all too much money. My wife might be able to get a decent job, though, because she works in publishing. I know rents in the city are simply insane, and might like to have some room to store/work on bikes and some space for the pets and all...but we'd also like BART access... Will have a company car to use if it'll be helpful for commuting (or I can leave it at work, I think).
So what suburbs/neighborhoods are the best? How long are commutes? How far away is the riding? Would we be better off squeezing into a tiny apartment? etc. etc.
-Mike