San Francisco Backroads | The Marshal Wall Challenge: Locals Loop

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First and foremost, this is a workout video, not a scenic trek, you’re not a tourist but an actual participant in an epic indoor cycling adventure!

Marshall Loop: Coastal Climbs & Golden Sunset – A Locals Favorite!

Embark on Part 2 of the Bay Area Back Roads Collection with this legendary Marin cycling route – the Marshall Loop. This challenging 2-hour and 12-minute indoor cycling adventure combines brutal climbs, stunning coastal views, and the golden glow of a late afternoon ride through some of Northern California’s most breathtaking landscapes.

Part A (disc 1) (57 minutes) – The Wall: Beginning at the historic Cheese Factory, your journey quickly builds to the main event – the infamous Marshall Wall. This grueling 1,000-foot climb at up to 15% grade will test your limits and reward you with stunning views. Your legs and lungs will be challenged as you tackle this iconic ascent, culminating at the summit with a sense of achievement that only true cyclists understand.

Part B (disc 2)  (1 hour 18 minutes) – Coastal Return: After conquering the Wall, experience an exhilarating descent to Highway 1 and the charming fishing village of Marshall. Ride along the stunning Pacific coastline as the late sun casts long shadows across Tomales Bay. Challenge yourself with demanding roller intervals on the way to Point Reyes, before turning inland for one final test – the leg-burning climb past Nicasio Reservoir. This stunning route combines the raw beauty of the Marin coast with a serious endurance workout.

Workout Highlights:

• • Legendary Marshall Wall climb (15% grade)
  • Coastal Highway 1 intervals
  • Late afternoon golden hour views

• Multiple challenging ascents
• Strategic recovery sections
• Perfect mix of sustained climbs and quick bursts

Part 2 of 7 in the ‘Back Roads of San Francisco Collection,’ taking you deep into Marin’s coastal back roads where the brutal Marshall Wall and stunning Pacific Highway weave together an epic cycling adventure.