Australian-born, California-raised, pro surfer Rob Machado has spent most of his life atop a surfboard. Still one of surfing’s most iconic and beloved figures, he never strays too far from his favorite San Diego swells.

Oh the stories you’ll tell when you say you’ve been swimming with sharks in San Diego.

Mission Trails Regional Park is 5,800 acres of varied terrain and trails that will be sure to accommodate a bike rider of any skill level.

This jaunt is called the Tweed Ride and covers around 14 miles through Balboa Park, Hillcrest, University Heights, North Park and South Park.