Police stopped an unruly Bay Bridge takeover attempt by 85 cyclists who had been seen swerving in and out of traffic and coming dangerously close to pedestrians.
Police and California Highway Patrol officers stopped a planned takeover of the Bay Bridge by dozens of cyclists Saturday afternoon, authorities said. San Francisco police said department drones tracked the group as they rode the wrong way up the Harrison Street off-ramp toward the bridge's lower deck.
Officers moved in and formed blockades at both ends of the on-ramp, preventing the cyclists from entering the bridge.Santa Clara man suffers broken ribs, back after brutal attack by bicyclist mob ABC7 Eyewitness News reached out to San Francisco supervisor Danny Sauter who backed the tougher consequences passed late last year, asking whether regular bicycles should also be included in that legislation. He says, "Our office has been focused on reducing sideshow and dirt bike activity. This past week's actions show the need for enforcement and deterrents to this behavior which can be dangerous and put lives at risk. We'll continue to consider any and all tools we have as a city to respond to prevent and deter this behavior." Authorities reported the group had been seen swerving in and out of traffic and coming dangerously close to pedestrians before attempting to access the bridge.Copyright © 2026 KGO-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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