Ride Schedule for August 2017
Leader: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
Start at 8:30 at Fire Memorial, foot of Tunnel Rd.
Fire Memorial to Pinole via Grizzly, Fish Ranch, SPDR, Castro Ranch, etc. Back on Appian Way, SPDR, Wildcat, Grizzly. 48 miles, 4,200 ft.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23745993
As usual, please RSVP.
The PoE (Peloton of Elders) ride now changes start location and route weekly. M-pace but depending on demand there may also be a TM option. Check the online ride calendar Monday evening for the week's start location, route and rain updates. Despite the name, cyclists of all ages are welcome. Email leader with name, mobile, emergency #, and bike make/color in advance. This speeds up the signin process.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Matthew Mc Hugh
Leader: Eric Chodoroff
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark for M; Matt and/or Eric for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Meet at 10:00 am
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
Meet at 9:00 am
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
Leader: David Brown (510) 654-7806
Leader: Tara Madsen-Steigmeyer (510) 684-9904
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Leader: Dean Lobovits (510) 701-6784 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Meet at North Berkeley BART. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to BART, with optional extensions on Skyline usually to Chabot Planterium, depending on the available light, weather, and leaders discretion.
We will typically have separate M and and TM ride leaders and some separate regroups. We will all ride at a ‘social’ TM pace from BART till the steep part of Spruce, and again from the top of Spruce to Centennial. After Centennial the M and TM groups will have separate regroups, with a full regroup at the top of Shepherd Canyon before the trip back to BART.
Leader: Chris Bailey (415) 725-5310 text
Meet at 7:55 am for a 8:10 am start
Start Location: San Rafael - Miller Creek Community Center
Pre-registration
Roll up for the mystery tour! Step right this way! This is a hilly, scenic tour of the coast with aerial views of the ocean and break-taking climbs and descents. Rest stop options every 20 miles or so, so bring money and enough on-board water/food to handle the tour. You've got everything you need. Satisfacton guaranteed.
As with any weekend, there may be cycling events occuring at the same time, so check your local cycling event calendar if that is a concern. (Last weekend in Woodside we encountered two charity cycling events on our route.) Lots of elevation, so the bike/wheels/tires should be bullet proof.
The magical mystery tour is hoping to take you away.
RSVPs sincerely appreciated. Firm departure time.
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Leader: Steve Foster
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:20 am start
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
This is a good way to meet others in the club and for new riders to join in. No pressure to complete a long hilly ride. We'll keep this ride super friendly and on pace. Tandem and city bike friendly. Bring food or $ to buy and eat at the fabulous Draeger's Market or other great food spots in or around the plaza. All are welcome and anyone can join this ride. RSVP requested but not required to ride. Route Map and cue sheet at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4189771. Check out Social Biker Group on Facebook, Join free.
Leader: John Buenfil (925) 408-2360 text
Leader: John Alexander
Leader: Gary Hsueh
Leader: Frank Castro
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Novice Ride #1: Alameda Creek Trail
Start Location: Union City BART
Head out roughly West on Decoto Road to the south side of the Alameda Creek Trail. Small climb to Coyote Hills Regional Park. Then back to the trail and back to Union City. The ride will be easy paced and completely flat. We'll ride the Alameda Creek Trail to Coyote Hills and back. Finish with optional lunch in Union City - bring your own or $ to buy. No water on route; bring a water bottle and energy bar. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious, contact a ride leader.
Leader: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
Meet at firehouse (Skyline at Colton in Oakland) at 8:20, depart at 8:30AM. Destination? We'll decide in the morning - I don't have time to plan a route right now. Bring suggestions.
The PoE (Peloton of Elders) ride now changes start location and route weekly. M-pace but depending on demand there may also be a TM option. Check the online ride calendar Monday evening for the week's start location, route and rain updates. Despite the name, cyclists of all ages are welcome. Email leader with name, mobile, emergency #, and bike make/color in advance. This speeds up the signin process.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Matthew Mc Hugh
Leader: Eric Chodoroff
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark for M; Matt and/or Eric for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Meet at 10:00 am
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
Meet at 6:30 pm
Join us for a delicious pot luck dinner and program before the club's monthly business meeting.
Meet at 9:00 am
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
Leader: David Brown (510) 654-7806
Leader: Tara Madsen-Steigmeyer (510) 684-9904
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Leader: Dean Lobovits (510) 701-6784 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Meet at North Berkeley BART. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to BART, with optional extensions on Skyline usually to Chabot Planterium, depending on the available light, weather, and leaders discretion.
We will typically have separate M and and TM ride leaders and some separate regroups. We will all ride at a ‘social’ TM pace from BART till the steep part of Spruce, and again from the top of Spruce to Centennial. After Centennial the M and TM groups will have separate regroups, with a full regroup at the top of Shepherd Canyon before the trip back to BART.
Leader: Arleen Sakamoto
Leader: Kenneth Karda (510) 530-8389
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Berkeley - Aquatic Park Playground
We will ride to Berkeley marina, Emeryville marina, then to San Francisco's Yerba Buena & Treasure Isles. Optional lunch @ end of ride @ Tomate Cafe.
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Leader: Jim Clara
Leader: John Buenfil
Leader: David Madson
Leader: Kenneth Karda
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Novice Ride #2: Tour de Alameda (including Bay Farm Island)
Start Location: Fruitvale BART
Flat, with great bay views. Bring lunch or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious, contact a ride leader.
Leader: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
We'll start at the firehouse (Skyline at Colton in Oakland) and do an out-and-back to the Niles Canyon end of Palomares: Skyline to Redwood to Heyer to Central to E Castro Valley Blvd to Palo Verde to Palomares. It's 60 miles and about 4,600 ft. Stop at Peet's in Castro Valley on the way back for coffee.
Mapping notes: ridewithgps won't let me map past Marcel on Redwood but will let me map from Palomares to Niles Canyon. Does this mean that Palomares is open at the end? Alameda County Public Works is still showing it closed. We'll find out on this ride. We've been on Redwood twice in the last week and can get through.
The PoE (Peloton of Elders) ride now changes start location and route weekly. M-pace but depending on demand there may also be a TM option. Check the online ride calendar Monday evening for the week's start location, route and rain updates. Despite the name, cyclists of all ages are welcome. Email leader with name, mobile, emergency #, and bike make/color in advance. This speeds up the signin process.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Matthew Mc Hugh
Leader: Eric Chodoroff
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark for M; Matt and/or Eric for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Meet at 10:00 am
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
Meet at 9:00 am
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
Leader: David Brown (510) 654-7806
Leader: Tara Madsen-Steigmeyer (510) 684-9904
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Leader: Dean Lobovits (510) 701-6784 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Meet at North Berkeley BART. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to BART, with optional extensions on Skyline usually to Chabot Planterium, depending on the available light, weather, and leaders discretion.
We will typically have separate M and and TM ride leaders and some separate regroups. We will all ride at a ‘social’ TM pace from BART till the steep part of Spruce, and again from the top of Spruce to Centennial. After Centennial the M and TM groups will have separate regroups, with a full regroup at the top of Shepherd Canyon before the trip back to BART.
Leader: Charles Fineman (510) 367-3283 text
Leader: Chris Bailey (415) 725-5310 text
Meet at 8:00 am for a 8:15 am start
Meet at the Starbucks in Cordelia (near the CostCo) at 8am for an 815 departure. See route at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20659715
We will head out Green Valley Road and pick up Suisun Valley/Wooden Valley north. Turning left on to Monticello we eventually drop into Union for the first stop around mile 27. After a quick espresso (or whatever) we head up Dry Creek to a screaming decent down Oakville Grade. Another quick stop in Oakville for water (mile 40).
We then cut across to Silverado Trail and head north to Howell Mountain and on to Deer Park/Cottage (a different route than the Knoxville Kx which takes Old Howell. We eventually join back on to Howell Mountain Road. The Pope Valley Store is at the intersection of Howell and Pope Valley @ mile 61. A quick stop there (keep alert.... the store/intersection is at the bottom of a steep decent).
After that we continue to the west side of Berryessa and we stop for lunch at Spanish Flat Deli @ mile 80.
Following lunch we pick up 128 south (Capelli Valley) and turn on to Monticello doing the half we didn't do in the morning. Again, keep alert for the left turn back on to Wooden Valley (mind the oncoming traffic!!!!) and follow the breadcrumbs back home.
RSVPs requested for cue sheet count. Carpool if possible. Depending on turnout, there may be a slightly slower contingent, hence the co-leaders. Chris will pick up the rear, but will keep rest stops short if that's what it takes to keep up/catch up with M pace leader.
Leader: Stephanie Clarke (510) 558-9614
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:45 am start
Start Location: Valley Ford, School Rd.
We will take a page out of the Wednesday Ride Group's playbook and enjoy a long loop through Marin and Sonoma, starting in Valley Ford and making our way through Occidental, Monte Rio, Duncan's Mills and out to the coast before bringing it all home. Lunch will be at Gold Coast Coffee and Bakery in Duncan's Mills (bring $$ to buy or bring your own, lots of lovely picnic tables out back). Meet at the junction of Hwy 1 and School Road in Valley Ford. Could be foggy, could be hot, so bring appropriate layers. Leader rides at a fast TM pace, but slower and faster riders comfortable following a cue sheet are welcome.
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Leader: Nick Worthington
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Ride repeats on the Third Saturday of each month.
Ride out to Pinole, along San Pablo Dam Road and Pinole Valley Road. Our goal is to get some riders who may cringe at riding the hilly 'bears route'; but who would like to do about 30 miles to maybe get back into riding again. Planned destination is the Bear Claw Cafe, a quaint, old-timey family bakery in downtown Pinole, with a visual historical treat in the alcove next to the building. Faster riders are welcome, too...just save me a Bear Claw! Bring a friend. Optional lunch at Orinda Square (Petra's Greek Cafe, Europa Hof-Brau, Nation's burgers, Subway, Peet's and Starbucks). https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14580950 Check out Social Biker Group on Facebook. Join free.
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (415) 935-3113
Leader: Madeleine Loh (510) 863-0315 text
Meet at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start
Start Location: Golden Gate Bridge Visitor Center
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
There's a mountain, so we must climb it. This is a straightforward out-and-back route, perfect for anyone who has never summited Tam and just wants to cross it off her bucketlist. Pace is a non-breakneck speed of 10-12 average moving mph, probably closer to 10 mph.
Meet at GGB Visitor Center, where there are bathrooms, snacks for purchase, and water.
Optional post-ride lunch at Off the Grid's Presidio Picnic: https://offthegrid.com/event/presidio-picnic/2017-8-20-11am. Don't worry about your bike; there will be free bike valet.
Leader: John Buenfil (925) 408-2360 text
Leader: Jim O'Melia
Leader: Karen Street
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock
Leader: Frank Castro
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:20 am start
GPC Route: Novice Ride #3: Roundhill Loop
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
From Pleasant Hill BART, head south towards Danville. Return via Roundhill Golf course, Alamo, Walnut Ave, Bancroft Way. This route stays away from Iron Horse Trail for the first two miles, as a courtesy to other trail users. Bring lunch or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious, contact a ride leader.
Leader: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
We'll depart the firehouse (Skyline at Colton, Oakland) at the usual time of 8:30AM and take skyline, Grizzly, Fish Ranch, Wilder, St Mary's and so on to Danville Peet's, then return on Norris, Crow, Redwood and Skyline.
I will be wearing the beta version (version 0.1) of a PoE jersey. it's a bit tight, sizing is always an issue, but hoping for constructive comments.
The PoE (Peloton of Elders) ride now changes start location and route weekly. M-pace but depending on demand there may also be a TM option. Check the online ride calendar Monday evening for the week's start location, route and rain updates. Despite the name, cyclists of all ages are welcome. Email leader with name, mobile, emergency #, and bike make/color in advance. This speeds up the signin process.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Matthew Mc Hugh
Leader: Eric Chodoroff
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark for M; Matt and/or Eric for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Meet at 10:00 am
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
Meet at 9:00 am
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
Leader: David Brown (510) 654-7806
Leader: Tara Madsen-Steigmeyer (510) 684-9904
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Leader: Dean Lobovits (510) 701-6784 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Meet at North Berkeley BART. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to BART, with optional extensions on Skyline usually to Chabot Planterium, depending on the available light, weather, and leaders discretion.
We will typically have separate M and and TM ride leaders and some separate regroups. We will all ride at a ‘social’ TM pace from BART till the steep part of Spruce, and again from the top of Spruce to Centennial. After Centennial the M and TM groups will have separate regroups, with a full regroup at the top of Shepherd Canyon before the trip back to BART.
Leader: Arleen Sakamoto
Leader: Kenneth Karda (510) 530-8389
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Berkeley - Aquatic Park Playground
We will ride to the Emeryville marina, then North on the Bay Trail for a clockwise loop to the Red Oak Victory ship, Miller-Knox Park, Ferry Point Tunnel, & lunch @ Little Louie's. There will be an option to bypass the tunnel.
Leader: Chris Bailey (415) 725-5310 text
Meet at 8:00 am for a 8:10 am start
Start Location: San Rafael - Miller Creek Community Center
Pre-registration
After Pt. Reyes Station, we will continue on to the Pt. Reyes Lighthouse - fog or fail ! Stock up on plenty of supplies for the trip to the lighthouse. See RWGPS route at https://tinyurl.com/yawujuxm RSVP appreciated for cue sheet. (Note: this is different from the Marin One Bakery TM ride which starts later in the morning at 9:15am.)
An extended version of a classic Marin ride. Lots of miles, some challenging hills, and an excellent bakery. Meet earlier than our GPC compadres at the Miller Creek Community Center. We'll figure out how to say hello...
Leader: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Leader: Russell Montello (510) 339-9813
Meet at 8:15 am for a 8:30 am start
Start Location: Cañada and Hwy 92
Pre-registration
The usual Woodside, Old La Honda, Pescadero, Stage Rd, Tunitas, Kings Mountain route with a start and end at the top of Cañada Rd. We did this recently but Russ, who proposed it the first time was unable to join us. He will this time as co-leader.
Please RSVP if you are joining us and indicate if you need a paper copy (how quaint!) of the route. For those with a more modern approach, here it is.
Leader: Stephanie Clarke (510) 558-9614
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
GPC Route: Miller Creek to Marshall
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
A classic Marin ride. Lots of miles, some challenging hills, and an excellent bakery. Meet across from the Miller Creek Community Center at 9:00, roll at 9:15. Bring snacks to get you through until our late-ride stop at the Bovine Bakery in Pt Reyes Station. Leader rides at fast TM pace, but both slower and faster riders comfortable following a cue sheet are welcome. Minimal re-groups (Nicasio, Bovine). Optional start in Nicasio (ready to ride ~9:45-10:00) reduces mileage to about 40.
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953 text
Leader: Jim O'Melia
Leader: John Buenfil
Leader: Frank Castro
Leader: Madeleine Loh (510) 863-0315 text
Meet at 9:40 am for a 10:00 am start
GPC Route: Novice Ride #4: Lamorinda
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Please be ready to roll at 10AM.
From Orinda BART through Orinda, Lafayette and Moraga. From downtown Orinda to downtown Lafayette to downtown Moraga and return, using the St. Stephens bike trail, the Lafayette-Moraga bike trail, and also regular roads. The ride will be easy-paced and cover some gentle hills.Finish at Orinda Theatre Square for optional lunch - bring your own or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious, contact a ride leader.
Leader: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
Dear Elders, both those who have arrived at this exalted age and those who are on the way,
Sandwiched between PoE's Peninsula Redux on Saturday past and a "69 is Divine" birthday ride (not your ride leader's - my birthday ride is in November) on Wednesday, Tuesday's PoE ride will be an easy-paced jaunt to the faimed Bear Claw Cafe in Pinole (just don't eat the bear claws).
Usual start at 8:30 from the usual location at the firehouse on Skyline and Colton, Oakland.
Please RSVP (or you will be forced to eat a bear claw).
The PoE (Peloton of Elders) ride now changes start location and route weekly. M-pace but depending on demand there may also be a TM option. Check the online ride calendar Monday evening for the week's start location, route and rain updates. Despite the name, cyclists of all ages are welcome. Email leader with name, mobile, emergency #, and bike make/color in advance. This speeds up the signin process.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Matthew Mc Hugh
Leader: Eric Chodoroff
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark for M; Matt and/or Eric for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Meet at 10:00 am
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
Meet at 9:00 am
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
Leader: David Brown (510) 654-7806
Leader: Tara Madsen-Steigmeyer (510) 684-9904
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Leader: Dean Lobovits (510) 701-6784 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Meet at North Berkeley BART. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to BART, with optional extensions on Skyline usually to Chabot Planterium, depending on the available light, weather, and leaders discretion.
We will typically have separate M and and TM ride leaders and some separate regroups. We will all ride at a ‘social’ TM pace from BART till the steep part of Spruce, and again from the top of Spruce to Centennial. After Centennial the M and TM groups will have separate regroups, with a full regroup at the top of Shepherd Canyon before the trip back to BART.
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Start at 8:30 at Fire Memorial, foot of Tunnel Rd.
Fire Memorial to Pinole via Grizzly, Fish Ranch, SPDR, Castro Ranch, etc. Back on Appian Way, SPDR, Wildcat, Grizzly. 48 miles, 4,200 ft.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23745993
As usual, please RSVP.
The PoE (Peloton of Elders) ride now changes start location and route weekly. M-pace but depending on demand there may also be a TM option. Check the online ride calendar Monday evening for the week's start location, route and rain updates. Despite the name, cyclists of all ages are welcome. Email leader with name, mobile, emergency #, and bike make/color in advance. This speeds up the signin process.
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Leader: Matthew Mc Hugh
Leader: Eric Chodoroff
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark for M; Matt and/or Eric for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS.
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Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
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Leader: Tara Madsen-Steigmeyer
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Leader: Rick Patterson
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Leader: Dean Lobovits
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Meet at North Berkeley BART. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to BART, with optional extensions on Skyline usually to Chabot Planterium, depending on the available light, weather, and leaders discretion.
We will typically have separate M and and TM ride leaders and some separate regroups. We will all ride at a ‘social’ TM pace from BART till the steep part of Spruce, and again from the top of Spruce to Centennial. After Centennial the M and TM groups will have separate regroups, with a full regroup at the top of Shepherd Canyon before the trip back to BART.
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Start Location:
San Rafael - Miller Creek Community Center
Pre-registration
Roll up for the mystery tour! Step right this way! This is a hilly, scenic tour of the coast with aerial views of the ocean and break-taking climbs and descents. Rest stop options every 20 miles or so, so bring money and enough on-board water/food to handle the tour. You've got everything you need. Satisfacton guaranteed.
As with any weekend, there may be cycling events occuring at the same time, so check your local cycling event calendar if that is a concern. (Last weekend in Woodside we encountered two charity cycling events on our route.) Lots of elevation, so the bike/wheels/tires should be bullet proof.
The magical mystery tour is hoping to take you away.
RSVPs sincerely appreciated. Firm departure time.
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Leader: Steve Foster Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
This is a good way to meet others in the club and for new riders to join in. No pressure to complete a long hilly ride. We'll keep this ride super friendly and on pace. Tandem and city bike friendly. Bring food or $ to buy and eat at the fabulous Draeger's Market or other great food spots in or around the plaza. All are welcome and anyone can join this ride. RSVP requested but not required to ride. Route Map and cue sheet at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4189771. Check out Social Biker Group on Facebook, Join free.
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Leader: John AlexanderLeader: Gary HsuehLeader: Frank CastroLeader: Mary Ann Jawili GPC Route:
Novice Ride #1: Alameda Creek Trail
Start Location:
Union City BART
Head out roughly West on Decoto Road to the south side of the Alameda Creek Trail. Small climb to Coyote Hills Regional Park. Then back to the trail and back to Union City. The ride will be easy paced and completely flat. We'll ride the Alameda Creek Trail to Coyote Hills and back. Finish with optional lunch in Union City - bring your own or $ to buy. No water on route; bring a water bottle and energy bar. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious, contact a ride leader.
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Meet at firehouse (Skyline at Colton in Oakland) at 8:20, depart at 8:30AM. Destination? We'll decide in the morning - I don't have time to plan a route right now. Bring suggestions.
The PoE (Peloton of Elders) ride now changes start location and route weekly. M-pace but depending on demand there may also be a TM option. Check the online ride calendar Monday evening for the week's start location, route and rain updates. Despite the name, cyclists of all ages are welcome. Email leader with name, mobile, emergency #, and bike make/color in advance. This speeds up the signin process.
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Leader: Matthew Mc Hugh
Leader: Eric Chodoroff
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark for M; Matt and/or Eric for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS.
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Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
Join us for a delicious pot luck dinner and program before the club's monthly business meeting.
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
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Leader: Tara Madsen-Steigmeyer
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Leader: Rick Patterson
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Leader: Dean Lobovits
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Meet at North Berkeley BART. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to BART, with optional extensions on Skyline usually to Chabot Planterium, depending on the available light, weather, and leaders discretion.
We will typically have separate M and and TM ride leaders and some separate regroups. We will all ride at a ‘social’ TM pace from BART till the steep part of Spruce, and again from the top of Spruce to Centennial. After Centennial the M and TM groups will have separate regroups, with a full regroup at the top of Shepherd Canyon before the trip back to BART.
Leader: Kenneth Karda
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Aquatic Park Playground
We will ride to Berkeley marina, Emeryville marina, then to San Francisco's Yerba Buena & Treasure Isles. Optional lunch @ end of ride @ Tomate Cafe.
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Leader: Jim ClaraLeader: John BuenfilLeader: David MadsonLeader: Kenneth Karda GPC Route:
Novice Ride #2: Tour de Alameda (including Bay Farm Island)
Start Location:
Fruitvale BART
Flat, with great bay views. Bring lunch or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious, contact a ride leader.
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We'll start at the firehouse (Skyline at Colton in Oakland) and do an out-and-back to the Niles Canyon end of Palomares: Skyline to Redwood to Heyer to Central to E Castro Valley Blvd to Palo Verde to Palomares. It's 60 miles and about 4,600 ft. Stop at Peet's in Castro Valley on the way back for coffee.
Mapping notes: ridewithgps won't let me map past Marcel on Redwood but will let me map from Palomares to Niles Canyon. Does this mean that Palomares is open at the end? Alameda County Public Works is still showing it closed. We'll find out on this ride. We've been on Redwood twice in the last week and can get through.
The PoE (Peloton of Elders) ride now changes start location and route weekly. M-pace but depending on demand there may also be a TM option. Check the online ride calendar Monday evening for the week's start location, route and rain updates. Despite the name, cyclists of all ages are welcome. Email leader with name, mobile, emergency #, and bike make/color in advance. This speeds up the signin process.
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Leader: Matthew Mc Hugh
Leader: Eric Chodoroff
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark for M; Matt and/or Eric for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS.
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Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
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Leader: Tara Madsen-Steigmeyer
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Leader: Rick Patterson
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Leader: Dean Lobovits
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Meet at North Berkeley BART. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to BART, with optional extensions on Skyline usually to Chabot Planterium, depending on the available light, weather, and leaders discretion.
We will typically have separate M and and TM ride leaders and some separate regroups. We will all ride at a ‘social’ TM pace from BART till the steep part of Spruce, and again from the top of Spruce to Centennial. After Centennial the M and TM groups will have separate regroups, with a full regroup at the top of Shepherd Canyon before the trip back to BART.
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Leader: Chris Bailey
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Meet at the Starbucks in Cordelia (near the CostCo) at 8am for an 815 departure. See route at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20659715
We will head out Green Valley Road and pick up Suisun Valley/Wooden Valley north. Turning left on to Monticello we eventually drop into Union for the first stop around mile 27. After a quick espresso (or whatever) we head up Dry Creek to a screaming decent down Oakville Grade. Another quick stop in Oakville for water (mile 40).
We then cut across to Silverado Trail and head north to Howell Mountain and on to Deer Park/Cottage (a different route than the Knoxville Kx which takes Old Howell. We eventually join back on to Howell Mountain Road. The Pope Valley Store is at the intersection of Howell and Pope Valley @ mile 61. A quick stop there (keep alert.... the store/intersection is at the bottom of a steep decent).
After that we continue to the west side of Berryessa and we stop for lunch at Spanish Flat Deli @ mile 80.
Following lunch we pick up 128 south (Capelli Valley) and turn on to Monticello doing the half we didn't do in the morning. Again, keep alert for the left turn back on to Wooden Valley (mind the oncoming traffic!!!!) and follow the breadcrumbs back home.
RSVPs requested for cue sheet count. Carpool if possible. Depending on turnout, there may be a slightly slower contingent, hence the co-leaders. Chris will pick up the rear, but will keep rest stops short if that's what it takes to keep up/catch up with M pace leader.
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Start Location:
Valley Ford, School Rd.
We will take a page out of the Wednesday Ride Group's playbook and enjoy a long loop through Marin and Sonoma, starting in Valley Ford and making our way through Occidental, Monte Rio, Duncan's Mills and out to the coast before bringing it all home. Lunch will be at Gold Coast Coffee and Bakery in Duncan's Mills (bring $$ to buy or bring your own, lots of lovely picnic tables out back). Meet at the junction of Hwy 1 and School Road in Valley Ford. Could be foggy, could be hot, so bring appropriate layers. Leader rides at a fast TM pace, but slower and faster riders comfortable following a cue sheet are welcome.
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Leader: Nick Worthington
Ride repeats on the Third Saturday of each month.
Ride out to Pinole, along San Pablo Dam Road and Pinole Valley Road. Our goal is to get some riders who may cringe at riding the hilly 'bears route'; but who would like to do about 30 miles to maybe get back into riding again. Planned destination is the Bear Claw Cafe, a quaint, old-timey family bakery in downtown Pinole, with a visual historical treat in the alcove next to the building. Faster riders are welcome, too...just save me a Bear Claw! Bring a friend. Optional lunch at Orinda Square (Petra's Greek Cafe, Europa Hof-Brau, Nation's burgers, Subway, Peet's and Starbucks). https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14580950 Check out Social Biker Group on Facebook. Join free.
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Leader: Madeleine Loh
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Start Location:
Golden Gate Bridge Visitor Center
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
There's a mountain, so we must climb it. This is a straightforward out-and-back route, perfect for anyone who has never summited Tam and just wants to cross it off her bucketlist. Pace is a non-breakneck speed of 10-12 average moving mph, probably closer to 10 mph.
Meet at GGB Visitor Center, where there are bathrooms, snacks for purchase, and water.
Optional post-ride lunch at Off the Grid's Presidio Picnic: https://offthegrid.com/event/presidio-picnic/2017-8-20-11am. Don't worry about your bike; there will be free bike valet.
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Leader: Jim O'MeliaLeader: Karen StreetLeader: Jeffrey R. KurtockLeader: Frank Castro GPC Route:
Novice Ride #3: Roundhill Loop
Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
From Pleasant Hill BART, head south towards Danville. Return via Roundhill Golf course, Alamo, Walnut Ave, Bancroft Way. This route stays away from Iron Horse Trail for the first two miles, as a courtesy to other trail users. Bring lunch or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious, contact a ride leader.
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We'll depart the firehouse (Skyline at Colton, Oakland) at the usual time of 8:30AM and take skyline, Grizzly, Fish Ranch, Wilder, St Mary's and so on to Danville Peet's, then return on Norris, Crow, Redwood and Skyline.
I will be wearing the beta version (version 0.1) of a PoE jersey. it's a bit tight, sizing is always an issue, but hoping for constructive comments.
The PoE (Peloton of Elders) ride now changes start location and route weekly. M-pace but depending on demand there may also be a TM option. Check the online ride calendar Monday evening for the week's start location, route and rain updates. Despite the name, cyclists of all ages are welcome. Email leader with name, mobile, emergency #, and bike make/color in advance. This speeds up the signin process.
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Leader: Matthew Mc Hugh
Leader: Eric Chodoroff
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark for M; Matt and/or Eric for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS.
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Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
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Leader: Tara Madsen-Steigmeyer
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Leader: Rick Patterson
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Leader: Dean Lobovits
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Meet at North Berkeley BART. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to BART, with optional extensions on Skyline usually to Chabot Planterium, depending on the available light, weather, and leaders discretion.
We will typically have separate M and and TM ride leaders and some separate regroups. We will all ride at a ‘social’ TM pace from BART till the steep part of Spruce, and again from the top of Spruce to Centennial. After Centennial the M and TM groups will have separate regroups, with a full regroup at the top of Shepherd Canyon before the trip back to BART.
Leader: Kenneth Karda
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Aquatic Park Playground
We will ride to the Emeryville marina, then North on the Bay Trail for a clockwise loop to the Red Oak Victory ship, Miller-Knox Park, Ferry Point Tunnel, & lunch @ Little Louie's. There will be an option to bypass the tunnel.
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Start Location:
San Rafael - Miller Creek Community Center
Pre-registration
After Pt. Reyes Station, we will continue on to the Pt. Reyes Lighthouse - fog or fail ! Stock up on plenty of supplies for the trip to the lighthouse. See RWGPS route at https://tinyurl.com/yawujuxm RSVP appreciated for cue sheet. (Note: this is different from the Marin One Bakery TM ride which starts later in the morning at 9:15am.)
An extended version of a classic Marin ride. Lots of miles, some challenging hills, and an excellent bakery. Meet earlier than our GPC compadres at the Miller Creek Community Center. We'll figure out how to say hello...
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Leader: Russell Montello
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Start Location:
Cañada and Hwy 92
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The usual Woodside, Old La Honda, Pescadero, Stage Rd, Tunitas, Kings Mountain route with a start and end at the top of Cañada Rd. We did this recently but Russ, who proposed it the first time was unable to join us. He will this time as co-leader.
Please RSVP if you are joining us and indicate if you need a paper copy (how quaint!) of the route. For those with a more modern approach, here it is.
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GPC Route:
Miller Creek to Marshall
Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
A classic Marin ride. Lots of miles, some challenging hills, and an excellent bakery. Meet across from the Miller Creek Community Center at 9:00, roll at 9:15. Bring snacks to get you through until our late-ride stop at the Bovine Bakery in Pt Reyes Station. Leader rides at fast TM pace, but both slower and faster riders comfortable following a cue sheet are welcome. Minimal re-groups (Nicasio, Bovine). Optional start in Nicasio (ready to ride ~9:45-10:00) reduces mileage to about 40.
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Leader: Jim O'MeliaLeader: John BuenfilLeader: Frank CastroLeader: Madeleine Loh
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Novice Ride #4: Lamorinda
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Please be ready to roll at 10AM.
From Orinda BART through Orinda, Lafayette and Moraga. From downtown Orinda to downtown Lafayette to downtown Moraga and return, using the St. Stephens bike trail, the Lafayette-Moraga bike trail, and also regular roads. The ride will be easy-paced and cover some gentle hills.Finish at Orinda Theatre Square for optional lunch - bring your own or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious, contact a ride leader.
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Dear Elders, both those who have arrived at this exalted age and those who are on the way,
Sandwiched between PoE's Peninsula Redux on Saturday past and a "69 is Divine" birthday ride (not your ride leader's - my birthday ride is in November) on Wednesday, Tuesday's PoE ride will be an easy-paced jaunt to the faimed Bear Claw Cafe in Pinole (just don't eat the bear claws).
Usual start at 8:30 from the usual location at the firehouse on Skyline and Colton, Oakland.
Please RSVP (or you will be forced to eat a bear claw).
The PoE (Peloton of Elders) ride now changes start location and route weekly. M-pace but depending on demand there may also be a TM option. Check the online ride calendar Monday evening for the week's start location, route and rain updates. Despite the name, cyclists of all ages are welcome. Email leader with name, mobile, emergency #, and bike make/color in advance. This speeds up the signin process.
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Leader: Matthew Mc Hugh
Leader: Eric Chodoroff
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark for M; Matt and/or Eric for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS.
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Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
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Leader: Tara Madsen-Steigmeyer
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Leader: Rick Patterson
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Leader: Dean Lobovits
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Meet at North Berkeley BART. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to BART, with optional extensions on Skyline usually to Chabot Planterium, depending on the available light, weather, and leaders discretion.
We will typically have separate M and and TM ride leaders and some separate regroups. We will all ride at a ‘social’ TM pace from BART till the steep part of Spruce, and again from the top of Spruce to Centennial. After Centennial the M and TM groups will have separate regroups, with a full regroup at the top of Shepherd Canyon before the trip back to BART.
| August 2017 Ride Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Weekend | Total |
| 27 | 13 | 40 |