Current Ride Schedule
Leader: Hyon Bae (510) 755-8171 text
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration
UPDATE: Due to the possible closure of Mare Island Bridge, I have updated the route that goes over the Napa River Bridge. It adds a few miles.
I recently led a ride to Mare Island, since I had never been to Mare Island in the 50 years that I have called Bay Area home. Apparentily, I wasn't the only one. I got lot of questions about Mare Island and couple of interests to do the ride. So here it is. And this time, I am listing it more than a week in advanced, to allow more time to plan for the ride.
This is a modified route from the one I led last time. It cuts out the "junk miles" between Rockridge BART and Del Norte BART. This way we can spend some time exploring the Island. The route takes us to the "peak" on Mare Island, then to Mare Island Brewing (one on the Island). Plan is to explore the Island in between the peak and the brewery.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57553687?via=ng8OzIdsvpJ43E6Q-EAWXg
Please make sure you bring the appropreiate gear and nutrition for a 46 mile ride.
Leader: Adele Madelo (510) 773-0693 text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
Start and end at Rockridge BART. Free parking available.
Most important note is that the October Social Hour with free pizza and appies is happening just one block away at Forge on College and Chabot. Remember to sign up for the event as well, since spots are filling fast.
Ride description: North on College, jig-jag through the Elmwood-->Russell-->Milvia-->Virginia-->Spruce-->Wildcat-->Camino Pablo-->Canyon-->Pinehurst-->Shepherd Cyn--through Montclair and the usual route through Lake Temescal Park to Bway and back to Rockridge. See the RWGPS Classic Backyard Loop route here.
If you choose to go to Forge (which would be great!), you may park your bike there, but bring a lock. BikeLink lockers are also available at the BART station for a very low price.
Leader: Alyssa Tennant (310) 488-9484 text
Meet at 9:50 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Meet at North Berkeley BART to tackle the Bears and Pinehurst before the GPC pizza party at Forge on College Ave. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57489399
Be sure to register for the party separately if you wish to attend:
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953 text
Leader: Donna Ko (510) 610-9859 text
Meet at 11:30 am
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
Starting from Rockridge BART, at the base of the escalators. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57425375 Take in the neighborhoods of Berkeley and Oakland at a relaxed pace. We'll end up at Forge Pizza for the GPC Social hour. BUT: if you wish to attend the Social hour you must sign up separately at https://www.grizz.org/rides/#id3366rd2026-10-18 . There is a deadline and limit!
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953 text
Leader: Alison Kuehner (510) 219-3929 text
Meet at 2:00 pm
Mandatory pre-registration with max 50 riders
Consider joining one of the rides (LT, T, or TM) before the social time so as to uphold the club motto "ride to eat, eat to ride".
Join your fellow GPC Members for talking, snacking, and meeting even more ride partners at Forge Pizza, 5900 College Ave, Oakland. Two blocks from Rockridge BART. The Club will provide Pizza and Appetizers from 2pm to 5pm. The Forge has a wide selection of drinks on your own tab.
Preregistration is required. There is a limit of 50 (Club Members only) (or we'll run out of food), and you must sign up by noon October 16. Contact the leader(s) if you have any questions.
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 to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
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.
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration
This ride will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. We will warm up riding the bike path 3 miles to the Alvarado Park entrance to Wildcat Canyon. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding 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 on the way home. 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.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Pre-registration
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 (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Leader: Kaela Lee (503) 516-4734 text
Meet at 4:50 pm for a 5:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Note earlier start time (meet at 4:50 pm, roll at 5 pm)! This is a "bonus ride" for the rides March - late Sept. We'll continue the weekly ride until mid to late October, depending on how much daylight we have at the end of the ride.
Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 4:50 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:00 pm sharp. We'll go up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer, we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Bring lights and a jacket for the return trip. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471.
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 (510) 524-1294
Meet at 7:30 am for a 7:35 am start Rain Date: Sun Oct 25
Start Location: Pleasanton - Neal & Railroad Ave
Pre-registration
With over 4000' of climbing from its base, panoramic views of the south bay and the hidden valleys and hinterlands of the Diablo range, and historic observatory buildings at its summit, the Mt Hamilton loop is one of the fabled rides of the Bay Area.
The route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30136416. Clockwise loop from Pleasanton. East through the Livermore Valley along the vineyards. Climb Mines Rd to the Junction Cafe for food stop #1 - quick snacks. Then through isolated country and up the steep backside of Mt Hamilton to the observatory for food stop #2 - vending machines (cash only). Descend the frontside to San Jose for stop #3 - late lunch at La Chingada Taqueria on Sierra Rd. The final leg: climb Calaveras the steep way and return via Sunol to Pleasanton where the Meadowlark Dairy awaits at the finish. But if desired you can skip that and take BART from Milpitas back to Pleasanton -- see below.
Much of the route is on very remote roads. Please bring: front and rear lights (just in case); ample food/fuel (just in case); your bike in excellent mechanical condition; ample clothing in layers; cash (see above); and a happy smile!
Meet 07:30 ready to ride. Ready to ride means your bike is set up, you already used the restroom, you're clicked in, and you're ready to pay attention and listen to ride announcements :^) The early start lets us make the most of the available daylight. Nice public restrooms are available in the park one block south of the meeting place. Allow 10 minutes extra if you might need them.
Carpooling is encouraged. If you need a ride there or if you can offer one, contact me via email by 5:00pm the night before so that I can match people up.
If arriving by BART, be on the train that arrives at Dublin-Pleasanton BART at 07:12 (first train arrival of the day) and let me know in advance. Suggested route from there to the ride start: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57537728.
Bailout route from stop #3 to Milpitas BART: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57537944. It reduces your ride to 82 miles. This particular route to BART avoids roads with freeway on/off ramps.
Preregistration is encouraged though not required. But if no one has registered by 6:00pm the night before, the ride may be canceled.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Meet at 7:30 am for a 7:35 am start
See the listing for Sat Oct 24. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Alyssa Tennant (310) 488-9484 text
Leader: Ian Cha (510) 909-9007 text
Leader: Adele Madelo (510) 773-0693 text
Meet at 8:15 am for a 8:30 am start
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
The 2027 GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday October 25th!
Starting from Rockridge Bart, we’ll head up Tunnel Road, heading down Pinehurst to Moraga Way, and back up Wildcat Canyon Road to Berkeley. We'll finish the ride at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.
Please also pre-register for the party at OUB here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/preReg.php?id=3909
Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48607865?via=ssREv4io2VOJTCM3zttODg
If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!
Hope to see you there!
Leader: Alison Kuehner (510) 219-3929 text
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Meet at 8:30 am for a 8:45 am start
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
The 2027 GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday October 25th!
Starting from Rockridge Bart, the TM ride will head up Tunnel Road to Skyline and over to Redwood Road for an out and back, returning up Pinehurst. A fun descent down Shepard Canyon follows, with a trip on Trestle Glen winding through the hills of Oakland and down to the ride end at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.
Please also pre-register for the party at OUB here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/preReg.php?id=3909
Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53140952?via=SfLImdwCK9Ecfqn7USx1rw
If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!
Hope to see you there!
Leader: Donna Ko (510) 610-9859 text
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953 text
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
The 2027 GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday October 25th!
Starting from Rockridge Bart station, the LT ride will do a leisurely and lovely route along the Bay Trail, taking in the views up to Marina Bay with a return that ends at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.
Please also pre-register for the party at OUB here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/preReg.php?id=3909
Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57413354
If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!
Hope to see you there!
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Meet at 12:00 pm for a 12:00 pm start
Pre-registration
Come join the 2027 Century Recruitment Party at Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square on Sunday the 25th, from noon to 3!
https://oaklandunitedbeerworks.com/
Curious to learn more about the club’s biggest event of the year, the Grizzly Peak Century? Want to be in on planning the best party on wheels the Bay Area has to offer? Just hop on one of the LT, T, or TM Century Recruitment rides (separately posted) that day to work up your appetite, and land at our Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks for talk about all things Century, with drinks and pizza courtesy of the club.
Please register if you plan to come to OUB so we can get a headcount, and folks are also welcome to skip the rides and go directly to the party as well.
Hope to see you there!
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953 text
Leader: Donna Ko (510) 610-9859 text
Meet at 2:45 pm
Pre-registration
After the Century Recruiting event at Oakland United Beerworks, many of us may want to return to Rockridge BART. This is a scenic route around Lake Merritt. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53173365
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 to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
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.
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
This ride will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. We will warm up riding the bike path 3 miles to the Alvarado Park entrance to Wildcat Canyon. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding 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 on the way home. 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.
Leader: Melinda Lu (562) 405-0145 text
Meet at 9:05 am for a 9:10 am start
Start Location: Stinson Beach Parking Lot
Pre-registration
This week's climb is new to the series this year, and it's a long one: BoFax, then Seven Sisters, all the way up to Mt Tam's East Peak. Many riders consider this the most beautiful route up Mt Tamalpais.
We'll meet at Stinson Beach public parking (free parking, water and bathrooms), then have 5 miles of flat Hwy 1 riding to warm up before the LKHC segment starts.
The climb is 11 miles with about 3,000 feet of climbing, and splits into three parts:
- Bolinas-Fairfax Rd from the coast to Ridgecrest: steady 6–7% climbing with some steeper ramps, through lush, quiet forest
- West Ridgecrest to the Rock Spring/Pantoll Rd junction ("Seven Sisters"): exposed rolling hills
- East Ridgecrest to East Peak: steady climbing toward West Peak, then some descending and rollers before the final steep wall to the summit parking lot
Since we're doing this as a timed effort, we won't regroup until the top. Please feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like!
Since the segment itself is so scenic and substantial, the rest of this week's ride will be shorter than usual. We'll take some time at East Peak to refill water and eat snacks we've brought, then descend Pantoll and Panoramic Hwy back to our cars in Stinson Beach.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 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. 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 (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: 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 to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
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.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 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. 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 (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: Siu Mak (510) 229-0090
Leader: Ian Cha (510) 909-9007 text
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
This month we are trying out Johnny's Doughnuts at Larkspur Landing. There is also a popular Farmers Market (with fantastic pastries from Rustic Bakery) in the same mall which you can explore. We will ride our bikes over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, and enjoy a warm donut or pastry.
We welcome new riders! A large portion of the route is on dedicated bike path, but please be cautious going over train tracks in Richmond. We will have a bathroom and water stop at Richmond Marina Park about 6 miles in.
Leader: Te-Yuan Huang (650) 704-4385
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Mandatory pre-registration
Come join us for a beautiful ride up Mt Umunhum, a lovely peak in San Jose’s Sierra Azul open space preserve, and one of the 4 canonical Bay Area riding peaks (with Mt Tam, Mt Diablo and Mt Hamilton). The top of the climb offers 360 degree views on a clear day, with changing landscapes from the base to the top.
We will meet at the Campbell Park at 9:45am, be ready to roll at 10am.
The route will start at the Los Gatos Creek trail, go up to Mt. Umunhum through Kenny and Hicks. On the way back, we will go through Almaden reservoir, Almaden Park, then back to Campbell Park. After the ride, there are plenty of lunch options in Pruneyard, which is also near the Campbell Park.
Public transportation option: Take caltrain to San Jose, which arrives at 9:15am, and hop on Greenline VTA at 9:17am (https://maps.app.goo.gl/q3VDzMRBrR42zabX7), which arrives at the Campbell station at 9:34am. Campbell Park is right next to the station. No worries if you missed the connection, it takes 30 minutes biking from San Jose to Campbell, so you can still make it to the start on time.
Leader: Melinda Lu (562) 405-0145 text
Leader: Vivian Liang (240) 485-7849 text
Meet at 9:25 am for a 9:35 am start
Start Location: Milpitas BART
Pre-registration
Want to ride the Low-Key Hill Climbs series, but can't make the big Saturday group? This week's climb takes us up Calaveras and Felter through the beautiful foothills east of Milpitas. We'll start at Milpitas BART (the first Sunday train from Berkeley/Oakland arrives at 9:22 am). We'll roll out of Milpitas at an easy warmup pace and regroup at Alviso Adobe Park for bathrooms and water before the climb.
The official timed segment is 8.5 miles with about 2,000 feet of climbing. The first 4.5 miles are sustained climbing, 6% average but with some 10-14% ramps. From there it starts rolling, with one steeper (8%) climb before a rolling finish near the Sierra summit. Ride leaders (and likely most riders) will be doing the segment as a max effort — but feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like! We'll regroup at the top and wait for all.
After the climb, we'll descend Felter (carefully! there are 10-14% stretches) and make a brief stop at Ed Levin Park for water and bathrooms — this will add a bit of extra climbing later, but it's the only reliable water refill spot in the area. From there we'll keep things relaxed, riding north along Calaveras Reservoir and making an out-and-back into the quiet, oak-studded Alameda Creek valley at Sunol Regional Wilderness before heading back toward Milpitas BART.
(Remember to register for Low-Key Hill Climbs before the ride if you want to show up on the official leaderboard!)
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 to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
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.
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.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 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. 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 (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
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:40 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - LT - Lamorinda CCW
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for an LT-paced ride! Meet at 9:30 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website. This is a NO DROP ride with cafe stop at Philz in Lafayette.
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:40 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - T - Classic Adagio
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for a T-paced ride! Meet at 9:30 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
This is a NO DROP ride with a Peets lunch stop at downtown Danville.
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:40 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (short) - Golf Course
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for a TM-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:40 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (long) - Diablo Junction
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
Meet at 9:30 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
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 to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
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.
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
This ride will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. We will warm up riding the bike path 3 miles to the Alvarado Park entrance to Wildcat Canyon. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding 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 on the way home. 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.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 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. 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 (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: Melinda Lu (562) 405-0145 text
Leader: Vivian Liang (240) 485-7849 text
Meet at 8:40 am for a 8:45 am start
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration
Want to ride Mt Diablo, but only half of it? This week's Low-Key Hill Climb is South Gate to Junction. We'll meet at Pleasant Hill BART (the first train from Berkeley/Oakland arrives 8:38a), stop at Heather Farms Park for water and bathrooms, then warm up on the quiet streets through Walnut Creek and Danville. We'll regroup at the Athenian School just before the timed climb begins. (If you'd like to meet us at Heather Farms Park instead of Pleasant Hill BART, please note that in your registration so we know where to find you!)
The South Gate to Junction segment is about 5.7 miles with 1,439 feet of climbing. It has three parts: steady climbing to the park gate, a faster flatter section through Rock City, then sustained climbing to Junction. Ride leaders (and likely most riders) will be doing the segment as a max effort — feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like! We'll regroup at Junction (water and bathrooms) and wait for everyone.
After we catch our breath from the climb, we'll descend North Gate (carefully — some rough pavement) and return to Heather Farms Park for water and bathrooms. (This is also a convenient bailout point for anyone who wants to head back to Pleasant Hill BART.)
For those continuing, we'll wind our way down the Iron Horse Trail and through Lafayette and Moraga before hitting Pinehurst for one more short climb to reawaken our legs. Then we'll go up Skyline, stop at Sibley for water and bathrooms, descend Claremont (carefully), and roll down gently to finish at Rockridge BART.
(Remember to register for Low-Key Hill Climbs before the ride if you want to show up on the official leaderboard!)
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 to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
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.
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
This ride will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. We will warm up riding the bike path 3 miles to the Alvarado Park entrance to Wildcat Canyon. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding 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 on the way home. 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.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 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. 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: Melinda Lu (562) 405-0145 text
Leader: Vivian Liang (240) 485-7849 text
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:40 am start
Start Location: Berryessa BART
Pre-registration
This week's Low-Key Hill Climb is Mt Hamilton, the customary finishing climb for the series — and a tradition for Thanksgiving Day (so expect to see lots of cyclists heading up and down the mountain)!
We'll meet at Berryessa BART (the first train from Berkeley/Oakland arrives at 9:26 am), then stop at Penitencia Creek Park for water and bathrooms before heading to the base of the mountain.
The Mt Hamilton climb is 18.2 miles and 4,275' of gain, and is split into three distinct climbs, with two descents between them to rest your legs. It's a constant 5-7% the whole way — the road was originally built for mules to haul heavy equipment — so there's nothing 8% or steeper. Because it's a timed segment, ride leaders (and likely most riders) will be doing a max effort up the climb, but please feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like! We'll have climbers of all speeds, and we'll all regroup at the top.
The observatory at the top of Mt Hamilton will be closed for Thanksgiving, but there's a water spigot and a vending machine (bring small bills) with some chips/cookies/soda/similar small snacks to rejuvenate us. After triumphant photos at the top, we'll take the spectacular descent back the way we came (with a couple climbs where our descents were on the way up), then return to Berryessa BART to enjoy the rest of our day.
(Remember to register for Low-Key Hill Climbs before the ride if you want to show up on the official leaderboard!)
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: Siu Mak
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!
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
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - LT - Lamorinda CCW
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
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Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - T - Martinez
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
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Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (short) - Golf Course
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
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Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (long) - Two Bridges
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration
UPDATE: Due to the possible closure of Mare Island Bridge, I have updated the route that goes over the Napa River Bridge. It adds a few miles.
I recently led a ride to Mare Island, since I had never been to Mare Island in the 50 years that I have called Bay Area home. Apparentily, I wasn't the only one. I got lot of questions about Mare Island and couple of interests to do the ride. So here it is. And this time, I am listing it more than a week in advanced, to allow more time to plan for the ride.
This is a modified route from the one I led last time. It cuts out the "junk miles" between Rockridge BART and Del Norte BART. This way we can spend some time exploring the Island. The route takes us to the "peak" on Mare Island, then to Mare Island Brewing (one on the Island). Plan is to explore the Island in between the peak and the brewery.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57553687?via=ng8OzIdsvpJ43E6Q-EAWXg
Please make sure you bring the appropreiate gear and nutrition for a 46 mile ride.
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
Start and end at Rockridge BART. Free parking available.
Most important note is that the October Social Hour with free pizza and appies is happening just one block away at Forge on College and Chabot. Remember to sign up for the event as well, since spots are filling fast.
Ride description: North on College, jig-jag through the Elmwood-->Russell-->Milvia-->Virginia-->Spruce-->Wildcat-->Camino Pablo-->Canyon-->Pinehurst-->Shepherd Cyn--through Montclair and the usual route through Lake Temescal Park to Bway and back to Rockridge. See the RWGPS Classic Backyard Loop route here.
If you choose to go to Forge (which would be great!), you may park your bike there, but bring a lock. BikeLink lockers are also available at the BART station for a very low price.
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Meet at North Berkeley BART to tackle the Bears and Pinehurst before the GPC pizza party at Forge on College Ave. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57489399
Be sure to register for the party separately if you wish to attend:
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Leader: Donna Ko
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
Starting from Rockridge BART, at the base of the escalators. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57425375 Take in the neighborhoods of Berkeley and Oakland at a relaxed pace. We'll end up at Forge Pizza for the GPC Social hour. BUT: if you wish to attend the Social hour you must sign up separately at https://www.grizz.org/rides/#id3366rd2026-10-18 . There is a deadline and limit!
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Leader: Alison Kuehner
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Mandatory pre-registration with max 50 riders
Consider joining one of the rides (LT, T, or TM) before the social time so as to uphold the club motto "ride to eat, eat to ride".
Join your fellow GPC Members for talking, snacking, and meeting even more ride partners at Forge Pizza, 5900 College Ave, Oakland. Two blocks from Rockridge BART. The Club will provide Pizza and Appetizers from 2pm to 5pm. The Forge has a wide selection of drinks on your own tab.
Preregistration is required. There is a limit of 50 (Club Members only) (or we'll run out of food), and you must sign up by noon October 16. Contact the leader(s) if you have any questions.
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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 to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
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.
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration
This ride will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. We will warm up riding the bike path 3 miles to the Alvarado Park entrance to Wildcat Canyon. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding 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 on the way home. 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.
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Pre-registration
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.
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Kaela Lee
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Note earlier start time (meet at 4:50 pm, roll at 5 pm)! This is a "bonus ride" for the rides March - late Sept. We'll continue the weekly ride until mid to late October, depending on how much daylight we have at the end of the ride.
Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 4:50 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:00 pm sharp. We'll go up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer, we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Bring lights and a jacket for the return trip. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471.
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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: Mark Abrahams
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Start Location:
Pleasanton - Neal & Railroad Ave
Pre-registration
With over 4000' of climbing from its base, panoramic views of the south bay and the hidden valleys and hinterlands of the Diablo range, and historic observatory buildings at its summit, the Mt Hamilton loop is one of the fabled rides of the Bay Area.
The route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30136416. Clockwise loop from Pleasanton. East through the Livermore Valley along the vineyards. Climb Mines Rd to the Junction Cafe for food stop #1 - quick snacks. Then through isolated country and up the steep backside of Mt Hamilton to the observatory for food stop #2 - vending machines (cash only). Descend the frontside to San Jose for stop #3 - late lunch at La Chingada Taqueria on Sierra Rd. The final leg: climb Calaveras the steep way and return via Sunol to Pleasanton where the Meadowlark Dairy awaits at the finish. But if desired you can skip that and take BART from Milpitas back to Pleasanton -- see below.
Much of the route is on very remote roads. Please bring: front and rear lights (just in case); ample food/fuel (just in case); your bike in excellent mechanical condition; ample clothing in layers; cash (see above); and a happy smile!
Meet 07:30 ready to ride. Ready to ride means your bike is set up, you already used the restroom, you're clicked in, and you're ready to pay attention and listen to ride announcements :^) The early start lets us make the most of the available daylight. Nice public restrooms are available in the park one block south of the meeting place. Allow 10 minutes extra if you might need them.
Carpooling is encouraged. If you need a ride there or if you can offer one, contact me via email by 5:00pm the night before so that I can match people up.
If arriving by BART, be on the train that arrives at Dublin-Pleasanton BART at 07:12 (first train arrival of the day) and let me know in advance. Suggested route from there to the ride start: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57537728.
Bailout route from stop #3 to Milpitas BART: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57537944. It reduces your ride to 82 miles. This particular route to BART avoids roads with freeway on/off ramps.
Preregistration is encouraged though not required. But if no one has registered by 6:00pm the night before, the ride may be canceled.
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See the listing for Sat Oct 24. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
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Leader: Ian Cha
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Leader: Adele Madelo
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
The 2027 GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday October 25th!
Starting from Rockridge Bart, we’ll head up Tunnel Road, heading down Pinehurst to Moraga Way, and back up Wildcat Canyon Road to Berkeley. We'll finish the ride at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.
Please also pre-register for the party at OUB here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/preReg.php?id=3909
Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48607865?via=ssREv4io2VOJTCM3zttODg
If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!
Hope to see you there!
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Leader: David Brown
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
The 2027 GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday October 25th!
Starting from Rockridge Bart, the TM ride will head up Tunnel Road to Skyline and over to Redwood Road for an out and back, returning up Pinehurst. A fun descent down Shepard Canyon follows, with a trip on Trestle Glen winding through the hills of Oakland and down to the ride end at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.
Please also pre-register for the party at OUB here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/preReg.php?id=3909
Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53140952?via=SfLImdwCK9Ecfqn7USx1rw
If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!
Hope to see you there!
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Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
The 2027 GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday October 25th!
Starting from Rockridge Bart station, the LT ride will do a leisurely and lovely route along the Bay Trail, taking in the views up to Marina Bay with a return that ends at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.
Please also pre-register for the party at OUB here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/preReg.php?id=3909
Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57413354
If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!
Hope to see you there!
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Pre-registration
Come join the 2027 Century Recruitment Party at Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square on Sunday the 25th, from noon to 3!
https://oaklandunitedbeerworks.com/
Curious to learn more about the club’s biggest event of the year, the Grizzly Peak Century? Want to be in on planning the best party on wheels the Bay Area has to offer? Just hop on one of the LT, T, or TM Century Recruitment rides (separately posted) that day to work up your appetite, and land at our Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks for talk about all things Century, with drinks and pizza courtesy of the club.
Please register if you plan to come to OUB so we can get a headcount, and folks are also welcome to skip the rides and go directly to the party as well.
Hope to see you there!
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Leader: Donna Ko
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Pre-registration
After the Century Recruiting event at Oakland United Beerworks, many of us may want to return to Rockridge BART. This is a scenic route around Lake Merritt. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53173365
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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 to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
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.
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART
This ride will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. We will warm up riding the bike path 3 miles to the Alvarado Park entrance to Wildcat Canyon. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding 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 on the way home. 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.
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Start Location:
Stinson Beach Parking Lot
Pre-registration
This week's climb is new to the series this year, and it's a long one: BoFax, then Seven Sisters, all the way up to Mt Tam's East Peak. Many riders consider this the most beautiful route up Mt Tamalpais.
We'll meet at Stinson Beach public parking (free parking, water and bathrooms), then have 5 miles of flat Hwy 1 riding to warm up before the LKHC segment starts.
The climb is 11 miles with about 3,000 feet of climbing, and splits into three parts:
- Bolinas-Fairfax Rd from the coast to Ridgecrest: steady 6–7% climbing with some steeper ramps, through lush, quiet forest
- West Ridgecrest to the Rock Spring/Pantoll Rd junction ("Seven Sisters"): exposed rolling hills
- East Ridgecrest to East Peak: steady climbing toward West Peak, then some descending and rollers before the final steep wall to the summit parking lot
Since we're doing this as a timed effort, we won't regroup until the top. Please feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like!
Since the segment itself is so scenic and substantial, the rest of this week's ride will be shorter than usual. We'll take some time at East Peak to refill water and eat snacks we've brought, then descend Pantoll and Panoramic Hwy back to our cars in Stinson Beach.
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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.
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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
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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 to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
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.
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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.
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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
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Leader: Ian Cha
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
This month we are trying out Johnny's Doughnuts at Larkspur Landing. There is also a popular Farmers Market (with fantastic pastries from Rustic Bakery) in the same mall which you can explore. We will ride our bikes over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, and enjoy a warm donut or pastry.
We welcome new riders! A large portion of the route is on dedicated bike path, but please be cautious going over train tracks in Richmond. We will have a bathroom and water stop at Richmond Marina Park about 6 miles in.
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Mandatory pre-registration
Come join us for a beautiful ride up Mt Umunhum, a lovely peak in San Jose’s Sierra Azul open space preserve, and one of the 4 canonical Bay Area riding peaks (with Mt Tam, Mt Diablo and Mt Hamilton). The top of the climb offers 360 degree views on a clear day, with changing landscapes from the base to the top.
We will meet at the Campbell Park at 9:45am, be ready to roll at 10am.
The route will start at the Los Gatos Creek trail, go up to Mt. Umunhum through Kenny and Hicks. On the way back, we will go through Almaden reservoir, Almaden Park, then back to Campbell Park. After the ride, there are plenty of lunch options in Pruneyard, which is also near the Campbell Park.
Public transportation option: Take caltrain to San Jose, which arrives at 9:15am, and hop on Greenline VTA at 9:17am (https://maps.app.goo.gl/q3VDzMRBrR42zabX7), which arrives at the Campbell station at 9:34am. Campbell Park is right next to the station. No worries if you missed the connection, it takes 30 minutes biking from San Jose to Campbell, so you can still make it to the start on time.
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Leader: Vivian Liang
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Start Location:
Milpitas BART
Pre-registration
Want to ride the Low-Key Hill Climbs series, but can't make the big Saturday group? This week's climb takes us up Calaveras and Felter through the beautiful foothills east of Milpitas. We'll start at Milpitas BART (the first Sunday train from Berkeley/Oakland arrives at 9:22 am). We'll roll out of Milpitas at an easy warmup pace and regroup at Alviso Adobe Park for bathrooms and water before the climb.
The official timed segment is 8.5 miles with about 2,000 feet of climbing. The first 4.5 miles are sustained climbing, 6% average but with some 10-14% ramps. From there it starts rolling, with one steeper (8%) climb before a rolling finish near the Sierra summit. Ride leaders (and likely most riders) will be doing the segment as a max effort — but feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like! We'll regroup at the top and wait for all.
After the climb, we'll descend Felter (carefully! there are 10-14% stretches) and make a brief stop at Ed Levin Park for water and bathrooms — this will add a bit of extra climbing later, but it's the only reliable water refill spot in the area. From there we'll keep things relaxed, riding north along Calaveras Reservoir and making an out-and-back into the quiet, oak-studded Alameda Creek valley at Sunol Regional Wilderness before heading back toward Milpitas BART.
(Remember to register for Low-Key Hill Climbs before the ride if you want to show up on the official leaderboard!)
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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 to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
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.
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.
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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.
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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
ASSR - LT - Lamorinda CCW
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for an LT-paced ride! Meet at 9:30 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website. This is a NO DROP ride with cafe stop at Philz in Lafayette.
ASSR - T - Classic Adagio
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for a T-paced ride! Meet at 9:30 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
This is a NO DROP ride with a Peets lunch stop at downtown Danville.
ASSR - TM (short) - Golf Course
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for a TM-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
ASSR - TM (long) - Diablo Junction
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
Meet at 9:30 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
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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 to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
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.
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART
This ride will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. We will warm up riding the bike path 3 miles to the Alvarado Park entrance to Wildcat Canyon. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding 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 on the way home. 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.
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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.
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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
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Leader: Vivian Liang
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Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration
Want to ride Mt Diablo, but only half of it? This week's Low-Key Hill Climb is South Gate to Junction. We'll meet at Pleasant Hill BART (the first train from Berkeley/Oakland arrives 8:38a), stop at Heather Farms Park for water and bathrooms, then warm up on the quiet streets through Walnut Creek and Danville. We'll regroup at the Athenian School just before the timed climb begins. (If you'd like to meet us at Heather Farms Park instead of Pleasant Hill BART, please note that in your registration so we know where to find you!)
The South Gate to Junction segment is about 5.7 miles with 1,439 feet of climbing. It has three parts: steady climbing to the park gate, a faster flatter section through Rock City, then sustained climbing to Junction. Ride leaders (and likely most riders) will be doing the segment as a max effort — feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like! We'll regroup at Junction (water and bathrooms) and wait for everyone.
After we catch our breath from the climb, we'll descend North Gate (carefully — some rough pavement) and return to Heather Farms Park for water and bathrooms. (This is also a convenient bailout point for anyone who wants to head back to Pleasant Hill BART.)
For those continuing, we'll wind our way down the Iron Horse Trail and through Lafayette and Moraga before hitting Pinehurst for one more short climb to reawaken our legs. Then we'll go up Skyline, stop at Sibley for water and bathrooms, descend Claremont (carefully), and roll down gently to finish at Rockridge BART.
(Remember to register for Low-Key Hill Climbs before the ride if you want to show up on the official leaderboard!)
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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 to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
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.
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART
This ride will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. We will warm up riding the bike path 3 miles to the Alvarado Park entrance to Wildcat Canyon. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding 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 on the way home. 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.
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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.
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Leader: Vivian Liang
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Start Location:
Berryessa BART
Pre-registration
This week's Low-Key Hill Climb is Mt Hamilton, the customary finishing climb for the series — and a tradition for Thanksgiving Day (so expect to see lots of cyclists heading up and down the mountain)!
We'll meet at Berryessa BART (the first train from Berkeley/Oakland arrives at 9:26 am), then stop at Penitencia Creek Park for water and bathrooms before heading to the base of the mountain.
The Mt Hamilton climb is 18.2 miles and 4,275' of gain, and is split into three distinct climbs, with two descents between them to rest your legs. It's a constant 5-7% the whole way — the road was originally built for mules to haul heavy equipment — so there's nothing 8% or steeper. Because it's a timed segment, ride leaders (and likely most riders) will be doing a max effort up the climb, but please feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like! We'll have climbers of all speeds, and we'll all regroup at the top.
The observatory at the top of Mt Hamilton will be closed for Thanksgiving, but there's a water spigot and a vending machine (bring small bills) with some chips/cookies/soda/similar small snacks to rejuvenate us. After triumphant photos at the top, we'll take the spectacular descent back the way we came (with a couple climbs where our descents were on the way up), then return to Berryessa BART to enjoy the rest of our day.
(Remember to register for Low-Key Hill Climbs before the ride if you want to show up on the official leaderboard!)
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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!
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
ASSR - LT - Lamorinda CCW
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
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ASSR - T - Martinez
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
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ASSR - TM (short) - Golf Course
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
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ASSR - TM (long) - Two Bridges
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
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