Featured Rides
Our Second Saturday all-club ride happens monthly, except in May. For details see the ASSR page. All the road closures that affected our routes as a result of the 2017 storms have been reopened.
If you are looking for something shorter and gentler, try these two rides which repeat each month: the First Sunday ride is 28 miles total and nearly flat. The 3rd Saturday ride, also 28 miles, has some hills. Both rides have at least two leaders, one at the front, and a sweep riding at the back, so no one gets lost. Come join us on these friendly and supportive group rides.
Not finding the ride you are looking for? There is a simple solution for that. Any GPC member can lead a ride. See the Lead Rides section for all the information you need to get started. Our Ride Coordinator will be happy to help you choose a ride, create the listing, and prepare to lead.
This schedule is also available in a format for smartphones and other mobile devices.
Leader: Maria Teresa Garcia De La Noceda (510) 725-8405
Meet at 9:15 am
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
The weather forecast predicts partially sunny skies for this Friday, thus please join us on this cycling journey along the Iron Horse Regional Trail, and Danville Blvd to Peet's. From Pleasant Hill BART we will go to Danville, passing through the cities of Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, and Alamo.
The Iron Horse Regional Trail is a rail trail, a conversion of a disused railway track into a multi-use path, typically for walking, horse riding and bicycling. And Danville Blvd. is a very pleasant street with a very wide shoulder.
The landscape changes as we cycle from one city to the next. We will have different regroups along the way, and a lunch stop in Danville, at Peet's, a nice location with chairs, benches, and some eateries close by. We will return via the Iron Horse Trail.
This ride is co-sponsored with the Bicycle Section of the Sierra Club.
Leader: David Madson (415) 722-5885
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Start Location: Warm Springs BART
Enjoy the new pavement on Calaveras Road after months and years of construction.
Meet at Warm Springs BART (Sched. arrivals 9:44, 10:04)
After the flatlands of southern Fremont life gets interesting at the Calaveras wall. Continue on Calaveras to Sunol for a pit stop. Take Niles Canyon and Palomares to Castro Valley for lunch. Return via Redwood, Pinehurst, Tunnel Rd to North Berkeley BART
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (415) 935-3113
Leader: John Alexander (510) 528-3701
Leader: Jessica Jensen (510) 508-6389
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: SPDR and Wildcat
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
CANCELED, The forecast is for rain. The ride is cancelled. Let's try next Sunday.
Join us for the first ride of the Century Prep series! From North Berkeley BART ride the flats north to San Pablo Dam Road. Return via Wildcat and Spruce. No drop.
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Leader: Gary Hsueh (510) 334-1976
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:20 am start
GPC Route: Lunch at Blackhawk Plaza
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
RAIN Cancels ride - March 3rd
https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/ca/pleasant-hill/37.97%2C-122.07?cm_ven=localwx_10day
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This is a good way to meet others in the club and for new riders to join in. No pressure to complete a long hilly ride. We'll keep this ride super friendly and on pace. Tandem and city bike friendly. Bring food or $ to buy and eat at the fabulous Draeger's Market or other great food spots in or around Blackhawk Plaza. All are welcome and anyone can join this ride. RSVP requested but not required to ride. Route Map and cue sheet at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4189771. Check out Social Biker Group on Facebook, Join free.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Meet at 10:00 am
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
Meet at 9:00 am
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
Leader: John Buenfil (925) 408-2360
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Cancelled due to rain. We’ll try again next month. Stay safe and dry out there.
The first 7.5 miles all pace groups ride together at a social pace...you'll ride with club members you might not see for the rest of the month. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. The pace groups are named after musical tempi: Largo, Adagio, Andante, Allegretto, and Presto. Click on the tempo for the exact route. More information about this ride, excluding route details, is posted on-line at http://www.grizz.org/rides/assr.php. Rain cancels. If weather is questionable, or for other questions, contact ASSR Coordinator John Buenfil. Leaders TBA.
Leader: Pat Greene (415) 481-5469
Meet at 10:00 am
Start Location: Union City BART
Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Union City BART station by the ticket machines ready to ride (Leaders plan to be on train arriving at 9:53). We'll cycle about 20 mostly flat miles from Union City BART, along Alameda Creek, and into Coyote Hills Regional Park, looking for ducks and shorebirds, as well as raptors and passerines. Bring binoculars and water, and wear layers. (approximate route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18593834) Helmets are required. Bring snacks and lunch - it’s a late lunch and long day with no food available for purchase. Restrooms are located at the BART station, at a staging area along the creek, and at the Coyote Hills Visitor Center, where we will eat lunch. This birding ride is co-listed with Golden Gate Audubon, and my co-leader is Cathy Bleier, csbleier@sbcglobal.net. Rain Cancels. If the weather is questionable, send your e-mail address to Pat, pjgreene@sonic.net, the night before the ride to receive news on the status of the ride.
Leader: Pat Greene (415) 566-6637
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Union City BART
Meet at 10:00 a.m. near the ticket machines--ready to ride (Leaders plan to be on train arriving at 9:53). We'll cycle about 20 mostly flat miles from Union City BART, along Alameda Creek, and into Coyote Hills Regional Park (approximate route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18593834), looking for ducks and shorebirds, as well as raptors and passerines. Bring binoculars and water, and wear layers. Helmets are required. Bring lunch AND snacks - with multiple birding stops, lunch will be late, and there is no food available for purchase on the route. Restrooms are located at the BART station, at a staging area along the creek, and at the Coyote Hills Visitor Center, where we will eat lunch. This birding ride is co-listed with Golden Gate Audubon; my co-leader is Cathy Bleier. Rain Cancels. If the weather is questionable, send your e-mail address to Pat, pjgreene@sonic.net, the night before the ride to receive news on the status of the ride.
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (415) 935-3113
Leader: Madeleine Loh (510) 863-0315
Leader: Jessica Jensen (510) 508-6389
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Tunnel Road and Pinehurst from Rockridge BART
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Canceled on account of rain... Let’s try again next week.
Climb Tunnel Rd to Skyline, continue to Redwood, then climb back to Skyline via Pinehurst, which is the first big challenge of the Grizzly Peak Century! Descend Shepherd Canyon back to Montclair Village. No drop. Beware of daylight savings time change today!
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Matthew Mc Hugh
Leader: Nick Umemoto (925) 335-3224
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark and/or Nick for M; Matt for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS. Sunset is still somewhat early in March, so BRING LIGHTS if you plan to do the 32 mile version.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Meet at 10:00 am
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
Meet at 6:30 pm
Join us for a delicious potluck dinner, a program presentation, and the club's monthly business meeting. This month's details are in your Wheel Truth newsletter.
Meet at 9:00 am
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786
Leader: Dean Lobovits (510) 701-6784
Leader: David Brown (510) 654-7806
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Meet at 5:20 for 5:30 rollout from North Berkeley BART. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to BART. As the days get longer we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to to the Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd. Please bring lights for the return trip.
Leader: Arleen Sakamoto
Leader: Kenneth Karda (510) 530-8389
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Berkeley - Aquatic Park Playground
We will ride to the Emeryville marina, then North on the Bay Trail for a clockwise loop to the Red Oak Victory Ship, Miller-Knox Park, Ferry Point Tunnel & lunch @ Little Louie's. There will be option to bypass the tunnel. This is a no drop ride.
Leader: James Scott (510) 847-3948
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
GPC Route: Miller Creek - Tomales Loop
Start Location: San Rafael - Miller Creek Community Center
Come out to to help Alison Kuehner and Jim Scott celebrate birthdays.Ride goes over Lucas Valley to Nicasio and the Cheese Factory. Then Wilson Hill and Chileno Valley to Tomales. Return via Hwy 1. It's not in the route map, but we will stop in Pt. Reyes Station on the return. You can shorten the ride by 20 miles by meeting the group in Nicasio.
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
GPC Route: Orinda to Bear Claw Cafe
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Ride out to Pinole, along San Pablo Dam Road and Pinole Valley Road. Our goal is to get some riders who may cringe at riding the hilly 'bears route'; but who would like to do about 30 miles to maybe get back into riding again. Planned destination is the Bear Claw Cafe, a quaint, old-timey family bakery in downtown Pinole, with a visual historical treat in the alcove next to the building. Faster riders are welcome, too...just save me a Bear Claw! Bring a friend. Optional lunch at Orinda Square (Petra's Greek Cafe, Europa Hof-Brau, Nation's burgers, Subway, Peet's and Starbucks). https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14580950. Check out Social Biker Group on Facebook. Join free.
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Leader: John Alexander (510) 528-3701
Leader: Jessica Jensen (510) 508-6389
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
GPC Route: The Bears and a Bit
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
From Orinda BART ride north on Camino Pablo/San Pablo Dam Rd, then clockwise around the hills known as The Three Bears, then counterclockwise on the little-traveled El Toyonal loop. No drop.
Leader: David Cone (510) 684-3874
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Tunnel, Skyline and Lower Pinehurst to Mulholland Ridge (Donald Drive) for a snack break. We'll skip downtown Lafayette and head up Upper Happy Valley. Finish with Papa Bear and Wildcat, OR if group prefers, we'll descend Miner Rd. and climb Toyonal instead. ridewithgps.com/routes/29340090
Leader: Glenn Kirby (510) 882-6808
Leader: Kent Lewandowski (510) 759-6646
Meet at 9:00 am
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Meet at the El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station at 9:00 am to carpool. Glenn will be bringing an SUV and a trailer that will carry 7 bikes and 5 riders. Please contact Glenn to coordinate. Or,
Meet at the Marin French Cheese Shop (Cheese Factory) at 10:00 am. The French Cheese Shop is located on Pt Reyes-Petaluma Rd near the intersection of Novato Blvd. Parking in the left rear.
This ride will start and end at the French Cheese Shop and will loop through Pt Reyes Station, Samuel P Taylor State Park, San Geronimo and Nicasio. The ride is also co-listed with the Sierra Club SF Bay Chapter. We will have frequent re-groups, a stop in Pt Reyes Station and lunch upon return to the Cheese Shop. Bring snacks and water for along the route. Rain Cancels. Weather conditions will be updated on the calendar or you can call the leader. If you are taking BART and would like your bike transported on the trailer please contact the leader.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26707746
Co-listed with the Sierra Club
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Matthew Mc Hugh
Leader: Nick Umemoto (925) 335-3224
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark and/or Nick for M; Matt for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS. Sunset is still somewhat early in March, so BRING LIGHTS if you plan to do the 32 mile version.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Meet at 10:00 am
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
Leader: Maria Teresa Garcia De La Noceda (510) 725-8405
Leader: Thomas Ayres (510) 295-8228
Meet at 9:00 am
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
According to the Wikepedia, “Mount Diablo is sacred to many California Native American people; according to Miwok mythology, and Ohlone mythology, Mt Diablo was the point of creation”. Its magnetism is still felt today, specially among hikers, and cyclists; this may be explained also by looking into its volcanic origin, since the upper portion of the mountain is made up of volcanic and sedimentary deposits.
The Ascent involves a steep climb, 6 ½ miles up to the Junction, therefore you need to feel comfortable about climbing, confident about descending, at ease with your bike.
Today, captivated for its majestic magnetism, we are going to start our bike ride from Pleasant Hill BART, and via some quiet, and flat residential streets we will arrive to North Gate Rd., where we will initiate our climb to the "Magic Mountain". At the Junction, we will REGROUP, and rest.
Then, we will turn around, and descend, retracing our steps, and stopping at the Ygnacio Valley Shopping Center, at 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd., in Walnut Creek, to have some lunch … There are a variety of cuisines to choose from.
MEET: In front of the Pleasant Hill BART, at the fountain, at 9:00am SHARP; there is a San Francisco train arriving, at 8:50am
EVENT CO-ORGANIZED: With the Bicycle Section of the Sierra Club
Meet at 9:00 am
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786
Leader: Dean Lobovits (510) 701-6784
Leader: David Brown (510) 654-7806
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Meet at 5:20 for 5:30 rollout from North Berkeley BART. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to BART. As the days get longer we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to to the Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd. Please bring lights for the return trip.
Leader: Jessica Jensen (510) 508-6389
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (415) 935-3113
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
GPC Route: Morgan Territory from Pleasant Hill BART
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Come join us for what should be a lovely ride through Morgan Territory - enjoy all the benefits of the recent rain with lots of greenery, streams, and beautiful overhead tree canopies as we roll through one of my favorite roads. There is no food at the top of Morgan Territory (mile 23), so bring snacks to give you enough fuel to reach our actual lunch stop at mile 37 or so in Danville.
Note that there is an option to ride some or all of Mt Diablo after the lunch stop. Some people may venture on to do this. At least one ride leader will NOT be doing this option, so you will be fully supported whichever option you choose.
Leader: Stephanie Clarke (510) 423-1873
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Start Location: Nicasio
A favorite rolling ride from Nicasio out to Drake’s Beach in the Pt Reyes National Seashore. We’ll start by taking in the Nicasio reservoir, cross over Platform Bridge and then head up Olema Hill to Pt Reyes before heading out Bear Valley Road and Sir Frances Drake to the coast for lunch (picnic tables and bathrooms available, sandwiches can be purchased at the excellent deli along the way). After lunch we’ll head back to Pt Reyes Station for an optional re-group at the Bovine Bakery before the short section left to Nicasio. Expect at least two significant climbs – Olema Hill and the hill after Inverness leading up to the park – and lots of rollers as we make our way out to the coast, not to mention the leg-cruncher to get back up to the main road from the beach after lunch. We may be treated to huge bull elephant seals lazing away on the beach, and to Tule Elk on the hills near the coast. Leader rides at a fast TM pace; other paces welcome for those comfortable following a cue sheet. Meet in Nicasio at 10:00, roll at 10:15. Bring water, lunch or money to buy at the deli in Inverness Park, and a wind or rain jacket. 20% chance or more of rain will cancel; call the leader by 9:00 that morning if in doubt.
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953
Leader: Jessica Jensen (510) 508-6389
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Leader: Doug Smith (510) 915-5437
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
GPC Route: Pinehurst, Grizzly Peak Loop
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
From Orinda BART ride Pinehurst, Skyline then Grizzly Peak, following the route of the GPC century. Then drop down Wildcat and return to Orinda BART. No drop.
Leader: John Buenfil (925) 408-2360
Leader: Karen Street (510) 356-7081
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Start Location: Berkeley - Aquatic Park Playground
OOOOPS, Oakland Marathoners are running the same route at the same time. Rescheduling for April.
Meet at the South end of Bolivar near the playground and restrooms. We’ll ride over the Mario Savio bike and pedestrian bridge, south on the Bay Trail, over the Alex Zuckerman bike path on the Bay Bridge, and down to Treasure Island. We'll loop around the island, lunch at the MerSea Restaurant, and return. (The MerSea does not approve of people bringing their own food.)
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Matthew Mc Hugh
Leader: Nick Umemoto (925) 335-3224
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark and/or Nick for M; Matt for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS. Sunset is still somewhat early in March, so BRING LIGHTS if you plan to do the 32 mile version.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Meet at 10:00 am
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
Meet at 9:00 am
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786
Leader: Dean Lobovits (510) 701-6784
Leader: David Brown (510) 654-7806
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Meet at 5:20 for 5:30 rollout from North Berkeley BART. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to BART. As the days get longer we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to to the Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd. Please bring lights for the return trip.
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Leader: John Alexander (510) 528-3701
Leader: Jessica Jensen (510) 508-6389
Leader: Wendy Cosin (510) 813-7061
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
GPC Route: East Bay Hills
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
From Orinda BART ride north on Camino Pablo, climb Wildcat Canyon, Grizzly Peak Blvd, Skyline Blvd, descend Redwood Road, then return via Pinehurst, Canyon, Moraga Way. No drop.
* Rides shown with an asterisk were added after publication of the Wheel Truth newsletter.
More Rides| March 2019 Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Weekend | |
| Rides Published in WT | 15 | 15 |
| Rides Added after WT * | 2 | 2 |
| Total Rides | 17 | 17 |