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FRI FEB 20 4/TM/45 Redwood Canyon Golf Course from Rockridge 
Leader: Mark Abrahams     (510) 524-1294
Meet at 1:30 pm for a 1:35 pm start
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration

We have a short break between rainstorms -- Let's make the most of it!

Meet, ready to ride, 1:30pm. Prompt departure 1:35. From Rockridge BART we'll ride via Tunnel, Pinehurst, and Redwood to Redwood Canyon Golf Course. Return via Redwood and Skyline. Sundown is approximately 5:50pm so we should return in daylight. But please bring lights just in case.

Preregistration appreciated: I need at least one signup by Noon on Friday or else I'll bypass Rockridge Bart.

Let me know (by 8:00pm Thu) if you want a RWGPS route sheet ... as these are all familiar local roads I'm not sure if anyone will.

MON FEB 23 3!/T/16 Monday TI Lap (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Zachary Williams     (415) 218-3195    text
Leader: Tony Perez     (510) 334-9105    text
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
Pre-registration

Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.

Ride with GPS Route

TUE FEB 24 3/LT/36 Berkeley to Martinez to concord bart 
Leader: Brian Blum  
Meet at 9:00 am
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Mandatory pre-registration

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53748974

WED FEB 25 2/L/35 to 4/T/50 Wed Ride - Deb's Diversion (repeats weekly) 
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Pre-registration

Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.

WED FEB 25 5!/TM/18 Wednesday BARTable Mixed Terrain (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith     (415) 212-8451    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration

The route will vary week to week but we always start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. I have upgraded this ride to TM to better reflect sorts of riders which typically show up. I will continue riding at the same pace that I always have and we will continue to have frequent regroups so don't let the new pace deter you from showing up. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections often up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark.

WED FEB 25 3/T/21 Wednesday BARTable Mixed Terrain T Pace (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Rick Patterson     (510) 978-1786    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration

This ride will start with the TM pace ride at El Cerrito Plaza BART. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding, training for the GPC Gravel Century, or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3450182025717063070

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49424972

THU FEB 26 3/TM,M/60-80 Duros West (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am
Pre-registration
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.

There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.

THU FEB 26 5/TM/16.5 Thursday Evening South Park Repeats (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: Abigail Cotton     (949) 929-3714    text
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Leader: Joel Ager     (510) 418-6462
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART

Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095

THU FEB 26 5/0/17 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Leader: Drew U     (510) 290-0615    text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

MON MAR 2 3!/T/16 Monday TI Lap (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Zachary Williams     (415) 218-3195    text
Leader: Tony Perez     (510) 334-9105    text
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA

Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.

Ride with GPS Route

TUE MAR 3 5!/T/23.6 Hill and Dale very hard short ride with low traffic 
Leader: Brian Blum  
Meet at 10:00 am
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Mandatory pre-registration

Hard short interesting ride in the Berkeley Hills with climbing bail out options from Oakland. If you bail out and return through Temescal Regional park it is a moderate ride with about 1600 ft of climbing and 18 miles. 5/T/18

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42918159

WED MAR 4 2/L/35 to 4/T/50 Wed Ride - Deb's Diversion (repeats weekly) 
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start

Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.

WED MAR 4 5!/TM/18 Wednesday BARTable Mixed Terrain (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith     (415) 212-8451    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART

The route will vary week to week but we always start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. I have upgraded this ride to TM to better reflect sorts of riders which typically show up. I will continue riding at the same pace that I always have and we will continue to have frequent regroups so don't let the new pace deter you from showing up. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections often up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark.

WED MAR 4 3/T/21 Wednesday BARTable Mixed Terrain T Pace (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Rick Patterson     (510) 978-1786    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART

This ride will start with the TM pace ride at El Cerrito Plaza BART. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding, training for the GPC Gravel Century, or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3450182025717063070

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49424972

THU MAR 5 3/TM,M/60-80 Duros West (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.

There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.

THU MAR 5 5/TM/16.5 Thursday Evening South Park Repeats (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: Abigail Cotton     (949) 929-3714    text
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Leader: Joel Ager     (510) 418-6462
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART

Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095

THU MAR 5 5/0/17 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Leader: Drew U     (510) 290-0615    text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

SAT MAR 7 2/LT/35 Croissant and Hot Cocoa: Rustic Bakery 
Leader: Ian Cha     (510) 909-9007    text
Leader: Kit Wong     (917) 660-0229
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

Join our cafe ride over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge for croissant and hot cocoa at Marin Country Mart. New riders and beginners are welcome! This is a NO-DROP ride with plenty of stops.

Most of the route is on dedicated bike path. Watch out for train tracks in Richmond. We are also riding over the new Gilman bike and pedestrian bridge.

Updated route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38019355

MON MAR 9 3!/T/16 Monday TI Lap (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Zachary Williams     (415) 218-3195    text
Leader: Tony Perez     (510) 334-9105    text
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA

Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.

Ride with GPS Route

WED MAR 11 2/L/35 to 4/T/50 Wed Ride - Deb's Diversion (repeats weekly) 
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start

Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.

WED MAR 11 5!/TM/18 Wednesday BARTable Mixed Terrain (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith     (415) 212-8451    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART

The route will vary week to week but we always start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. I have upgraded this ride to TM to better reflect sorts of riders which typically show up. I will continue riding at the same pace that I always have and we will continue to have frequent regroups so don't let the new pace deter you from showing up. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections often up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark.

WED MAR 11 3/T/21 Wednesday BARTable Mixed Terrain T Pace (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Rick Patterson     (510) 978-1786    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART

This ride will start with the TM pace ride at El Cerrito Plaza BART. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding, training for the GPC Gravel Century, or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3450182025717063070

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49424972

WED MAR 11 Meeting Virtual Club Meeting (repeats monthly) 
Meet at 6:45 pm for a 7:00 pm start

Join the club's virtual monthly business meeting at 7:00 pm. Optional social time from 6:45 pm to 7:00 pm. Check your email for an announcement with the agenda and details of how to join the meeting.

THU MAR 12 3/TM,M/60-80 Duros West (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.

There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.

THU MAR 12 5/0/17 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Leader: Drew U     (510) 290-0615    text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

MON MAR 16 3!/T/16 Monday TI Lap (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Zachary Williams     (415) 218-3195    text
Leader: Tony Perez     (510) 334-9105    text
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA

Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.

Ride with GPS Route

WED MAR 18 2/L/35 to 4/T/50 Wed Ride - Deb's Diversion (repeats weekly) 
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start

Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.

WED MAR 18 5!/TM/18 Wednesday BARTable Mixed Terrain (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith     (415) 212-8451    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART

The route will vary week to week but we always start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. I have upgraded this ride to TM to better reflect sorts of riders which typically show up. I will continue riding at the same pace that I always have and we will continue to have frequent regroups so don't let the new pace deter you from showing up. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections often up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark.

WED MAR 18 3/T/21 Wednesday BARTable Mixed Terrain T Pace (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Rick Patterson     (510) 978-1786    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART

This ride will start with the TM pace ride at El Cerrito Plaza BART. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding, training for the GPC Gravel Century, or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3450182025717063070

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49424972

THU MAR 19 3/TM,M/60-80 Duros West (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.

There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.

THU MAR 19 5/0/17 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Leader: Drew U     (510) 290-0615    text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

MON MAR 23 3!/T/16 Monday TI Lap (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Zachary Williams     (415) 218-3195    text
Leader: Tony Perez     (510) 334-9105    text
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA

Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.

Ride with GPS Route

WED MAR 25 2/L/35 to 4/T/50 Wed Ride - Deb's Diversion (repeats weekly) 
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start

Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.

WED MAR 25 5!/TM/18 Wednesday BARTable Mixed Terrain (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith     (415) 212-8451    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART

The route will vary week to week but we always start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. I have upgraded this ride to TM to better reflect sorts of riders which typically show up. I will continue riding at the same pace that I always have and we will continue to have frequent regroups so don't let the new pace deter you from showing up. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections often up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark.

WED MAR 25 3/T/21 Wednesday BARTable Mixed Terrain T Pace (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Rick Patterson     (510) 978-1786    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART

This ride will start with the TM pace ride at El Cerrito Plaza BART. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding, training for the GPC Gravel Century, or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3450182025717063070

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49424972

THU MAR 26 3/TM,M/60-80 Duros West (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.

There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.

THU MAR 26 5/0/17 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Leader: Drew U     (510) 290-0615    text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

SUN MAR 29 4/T/58 Planet of the Apes and Coastal Trails 
Leader: Brian Blum  
Meet at 10:00 am
Start Location: San Bruno BART
Mandatory pre-registration

Leisurely but challenging ride from the peninsula to the coast and back. Hopefully there will be clear skies, but it's always possible fog will take over on the coast. Several highlights: Sweeney Ridge, San Pedro Mountain (AKA Planet of the Apes), Gray Whale Cove Trail, Coastal Trail, Purisima Creek Trail. About a third of this ride is unpaved. It'll be more comfortable with wider tires (35 mm+) but it is entirely doable on a road bike if you're willing to deal with some bumpiness. Bring spare tube and flat-fixing tools. We'll be taking Caltrain, so be prepared with Clipper Card. Also bring enough water to last about 3 hours as there are very few potential water options after lunch.

Part 1: From San Bruno BART, start immediately climbing up Sneath Lane. This will gradually get steeper and eventually turn into Sneath Lane Trail (paved). We will continue until reaching the top of Sweeney Ridge. Loop around Sweeney Ridge and down Bacquiano Trail-this is really the only somewhat technical descent (narrow and windy dirt).

Part 2: Next challenge is San Pedro Mountain Road, formerly open to cars but maintenance lapsed and now it's a an eroded semi-maintained hiking/biking trail. There are a few rocky sections and a couple of sandy areas on the descent so be careful. Optional bathroom stop before looping out to Highway 1 on Gray Whale Cove Trail.

Part 3: Most of the next 10 miles are paved, a couple miles on Highway 1 before taking side roads and trails to Half Moon Bay. Lunch in Half Moon Bay-there are a few nearby options plus Starbucks. This is about the halfway point, but also the last real water and full bathroom until Woodside. If for whatever reason you're not feeling up to the rest of the ride, this is also the last real bail opportunity.

Part 4: From Half Moon Bay, we'll take the Coastal Trail to the end (very scenic, mostly unpaved route, secluded from traffic and right near the ocean), very briefly go onto Highway 1, and ultimately take Purisima Creek Road to Purisima Creek Trail, a fairly steep but well graded dirt climb. Then it's just descending into Woodside and Redwood City to Caltrain. If you want to go all the way to BART, you can take Cañada Road to Sawyer Camp Trail but that's on your own. Caltrain runs every half hour, and there is a discounted transfer between Caltrain and BART. If you end up driving to the start, San Bruno Caltrain is under a mile from San Bruno BART.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53765102

MON MAR 30 3!/T/16 Monday TI Lap (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Zachary Williams     (415) 218-3195    text
Leader: Tony Perez     (510) 334-9105    text
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA

Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.

Ride with GPS Route

WED APR 1 2/L/35 to 4/T/50 Wed Ride - Deb's Diversion (repeats weekly) 
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start

Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.

WED APR 1 5!/TM/18 Wednesday BARTable Mixed Terrain (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith     (415) 212-8451    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART

The route will vary week to week but we always start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. I have upgraded this ride to TM to better reflect sorts of riders which typically show up. I will continue riding at the same pace that I always have and we will continue to have frequent regroups so don't let the new pace deter you from showing up. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections often up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark.

WED APR 1 3/T/21 Wednesday BARTable Mixed Terrain T Pace (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Rick Patterson     (510) 978-1786    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART

This ride will start with the TM pace ride at El Cerrito Plaza BART. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding, training for the GPC Gravel Century, or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3450182025717063070

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49424972

THU APR 2 3/TM,M/60-80 Duros West (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.

There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.

THU APR 2 5/0/17 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Leader: Drew U     (510) 290-0615    text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

Leader: Mark Abrahams
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
Pre-registration

We have a short break between rainstorms -- Let's make the most of it!

Meet, ready to ride, 1:30pm. Prompt departure 1:35. From Rockridge BART we'll ride via Tunnel, Pinehurst, and Redwood to Redwood Canyon Golf Course. Return via Redwood and Skyline. Sundown is approximately 5:50pm so we should return in daylight. But please bring lights just in case.

Preregistration appreciated: I need at least one signup by Noon on Friday or else I'll bypass Rockridge Bart.

Let me know (by 8:00pm Thu) if you want a RWGPS route sheet ... as these are all familiar local roads I'm not sure if anyone will.

Leader: Zachary Williams
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Start Location:
Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
Pre-registration

Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.

Ride with GPS Route

Pre-registration

Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.

Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration

The route will vary week to week but we always start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. I have upgraded this ride to TM to better reflect sorts of riders which typically show up. I will continue riding at the same pace that I always have and we will continue to have frequent regroups so don't let the new pace deter you from showing up. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections often up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark.

Leader: Rick Patterson
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration

This ride will start with the TM pace ride at El Cerrito Plaza BART. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding, training for the GPC Gravel Century, or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3450182025717063070

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49424972

Leader: Mark Nienberg
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Pre-registration
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.

There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.

Leader: Anne Schonfield
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART

Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095

Leader: Mike Wood
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Leader: Drew U
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GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

Leader: Zachary Williams
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Start Location:
Emeryville - Opposite IKEA

Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.

Ride with GPS Route

Leader: Brian Blum

Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Mandatory pre-registration

Hard short interesting ride in the Berkeley Hills with climbing bail out options from Oakland. If you bail out and return through Temescal Regional park it is a moderate ride with about 1600 ft of climbing and 18 miles. 5/T/18

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42918159

Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.

Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART

The route will vary week to week but we always start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. I have upgraded this ride to TM to better reflect sorts of riders which typically show up. I will continue riding at the same pace that I always have and we will continue to have frequent regroups so don't let the new pace deter you from showing up. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections often up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark.

Leader: Rick Patterson
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART

This ride will start with the TM pace ride at El Cerrito Plaza BART. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding, training for the GPC Gravel Century, or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3450182025717063070

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49424972

Leader: Mark Nienberg
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This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.

There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.

Leader: Anne Schonfield
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART

Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095

Leader: Mike Wood
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Leader: Drew U
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GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

Leader: Ian Cha
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Leader: Kit Wong
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

Join our cafe ride over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge for croissant and hot cocoa at Marin Country Mart. New riders and beginners are welcome! This is a NO-DROP ride with plenty of stops.

Most of the route is on dedicated bike path. Watch out for train tracks in Richmond. We are also riding over the new Gilman bike and pedestrian bridge.

Updated route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38019355

Leader: Zachary Williams
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Start Location:
Emeryville - Opposite IKEA

Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.

Ride with GPS Route

Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.

Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART

The route will vary week to week but we always start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. I have upgraded this ride to TM to better reflect sorts of riders which typically show up. I will continue riding at the same pace that I always have and we will continue to have frequent regroups so don't let the new pace deter you from showing up. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections often up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark.

Leader: Rick Patterson
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART

This ride will start with the TM pace ride at El Cerrito Plaza BART. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding, training for the GPC Gravel Century, or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3450182025717063070

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49424972

Join the club's virtual monthly business meeting at 7:00 pm. Optional social time from 6:45 pm to 7:00 pm. Check your email for an announcement with the agenda and details of how to join the meeting.

Leader: Mark Nienberg
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This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.

There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.

Leader: Mike Wood
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Leader: Drew U
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GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

Leader: Zachary Williams
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Start Location:
Emeryville - Opposite IKEA

Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.

Ride with GPS Route

Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.

Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART

The route will vary week to week but we always start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. I have upgraded this ride to TM to better reflect sorts of riders which typically show up. I will continue riding at the same pace that I always have and we will continue to have frequent regroups so don't let the new pace deter you from showing up. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections often up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark.

Leader: Rick Patterson
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART

This ride will start with the TM pace ride at El Cerrito Plaza BART. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding, training for the GPC Gravel Century, or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3450182025717063070

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49424972

Leader: Mark Nienberg
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This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.

There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.

Leader: Mike Wood
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Leader: Drew U
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GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

Leader: Zachary Williams
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Start Location:
Emeryville - Opposite IKEA

Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.

Ride with GPS Route

Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.

Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART

The route will vary week to week but we always start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. I have upgraded this ride to TM to better reflect sorts of riders which typically show up. I will continue riding at the same pace that I always have and we will continue to have frequent regroups so don't let the new pace deter you from showing up. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections often up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark.

Leader: Rick Patterson
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART

This ride will start with the TM pace ride at El Cerrito Plaza BART. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding, training for the GPC Gravel Century, or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3450182025717063070

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49424972

Leader: Mark Nienberg
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This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.

There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.

Leader: Mike Wood
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Leader: Drew U
   mobile    text
GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

Leader: Brian Blum

Start Location:
San Bruno BART
Mandatory pre-registration

Leisurely but challenging ride from the peninsula to the coast and back. Hopefully there will be clear skies, but it's always possible fog will take over on the coast. Several highlights: Sweeney Ridge, San Pedro Mountain (AKA Planet of the Apes), Gray Whale Cove Trail, Coastal Trail, Purisima Creek Trail. About a third of this ride is unpaved. It'll be more comfortable with wider tires (35 mm+) but it is entirely doable on a road bike if you're willing to deal with some bumpiness. Bring spare tube and flat-fixing tools. We'll be taking Caltrain, so be prepared with Clipper Card. Also bring enough water to last about 3 hours as there are very few potential water options after lunch.

Part 1: From San Bruno BART, start immediately climbing up Sneath Lane. This will gradually get steeper and eventually turn into Sneath Lane Trail (paved). We will continue until reaching the top of Sweeney Ridge. Loop around Sweeney Ridge and down Bacquiano Trail-this is really the only somewhat technical descent (narrow and windy dirt).

Part 2: Next challenge is San Pedro Mountain Road, formerly open to cars but maintenance lapsed and now it's a an eroded semi-maintained hiking/biking trail. There are a few rocky sections and a couple of sandy areas on the descent so be careful. Optional bathroom stop before looping out to Highway 1 on Gray Whale Cove Trail.

Part 3: Most of the next 10 miles are paved, a couple miles on Highway 1 before taking side roads and trails to Half Moon Bay. Lunch in Half Moon Bay-there are a few nearby options plus Starbucks. This is about the halfway point, but also the last real water and full bathroom until Woodside. If for whatever reason you're not feeling up to the rest of the ride, this is also the last real bail opportunity.

Part 4: From Half Moon Bay, we'll take the Coastal Trail to the end (very scenic, mostly unpaved route, secluded from traffic and right near the ocean), very briefly go onto Highway 1, and ultimately take Purisima Creek Road to Purisima Creek Trail, a fairly steep but well graded dirt climb. Then it's just descending into Woodside and Redwood City to Caltrain. If you want to go all the way to BART, you can take Cañada Road to Sawyer Camp Trail but that's on your own. Caltrain runs every half hour, and there is a discounted transfer between Caltrain and BART. If you end up driving to the start, San Bruno Caltrain is under a mile from San Bruno BART.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53765102

Leader: Zachary Williams
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Start Location:
Emeryville - Opposite IKEA

Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.

Ride with GPS Route

Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.

Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART

The route will vary week to week but we always start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. I have upgraded this ride to TM to better reflect sorts of riders which typically show up. I will continue riding at the same pace that I always have and we will continue to have frequent regroups so don't let the new pace deter you from showing up. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections often up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark.

Leader: Rick Patterson
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART

This ride will start with the TM pace ride at El Cerrito Plaza BART. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding, training for the GPC Gravel Century, or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3450182025717063070

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49424972

Leader: Mark Nienberg
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This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.

There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.

Leader: Mike Wood
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Leader: Drew U
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GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

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.