Ride Schedule for February 2017
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: Stephanie Clarke (510) 558-9614
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Livermore - Nob Hill Shopping Center
Current weather forecast predicts 30% chance of rain, so Saturday's modified Cinderella loop through Livermore is cancelled.
Join us as we start to get ready for the various spring centuries by rolling through some of nicer roads out in the Livermore wine country, including many used during the Cinderella. We’ll start at the Old Nob Hill shopping center just past downtown Livermore, wind our way out Tesla, bear clockwise to a brief coffee/snack stop on Vasco, and then take in the rolling countryside out Manning and Highland before cutting back on Collier Canyon. Pace will be on the low-side of TM as we just try to get in some good base miles, but note that there are some gentle hills to get up and down. Meet at the Nob Hill Shopping Center (for directions, click on the start location show above). No formal lunch stop, just a coffee/snack stop part-way through. 30% or greater chance of rain cancels.
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Leader: Gary Hsueh (510) 334-1976 text
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: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
PoE is cancelled due to inclement weather.
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
Meet at 6:00 pm for a 6:05 pm start Rain Date: Thu Feb 9 2nd Rain Date: Tue Feb 14
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Develop your night time group riding skills. Route is Grizzly and Skyline as far as Roberts; regroup and reverse route. We will ride in full dark, so bring descent-worthy front and rear lights which you have set to solid — not blinking. Reflective gear is encouraged — anklebands, etc. Contact me in advance if you have questions about night riding. Inclement weather (rain; significant threat; or starting temps below 45 degrees) postpones. More ride info is at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/rad.html including current raindate status. Please read that page in full before your first RAD ride.
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: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Meet at 6:00 pm for a 6:05 pm start
See the listing for Tue Feb 7. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Steve Mendelson (510) 506-3162 text
Leader: Kurt Doelling (510) 427-4205 text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:40 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Join us on our February Full Moon Ride along the coast of the Berkeley, and Richmond Marinas. According to ancient beliefs “the highest energy occurs at the Full Moon, and this is the most powerful time for magical workings”; we would like to use this energy, as we ride our bicycles along the coast, as a tool to materialize our most secret desires. We will take the most pleasant and safest route to the Bay Trail and beyond. A fresh, savory meal will be awaiting for us at Luca Cucina Italiana, 2057 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, 510.649.9718, where we will immerse ourselves in a rich tapestry of aromas, and flavors; with a glass of red wine, will have an oblation for Selene, the Moon Goddess to show her our gratitude, and a toast for all the Full Moon Lovers. Please, let us know if you will be dining with us, thus we can let the restaurant know. Bring a road bike, mountain bike, commute bike … the bike that it is going to make you feel more at ease. Dress warm, wear bright colors, and bring good lights … We will ride as a Group.. If the weather is dubious please check the listing for a weather update the night before or call the leaders. We are looking forward to seeing you!
Leader: John Buenfil (925) 408-2360 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
The first 7.5 miles all pace groups ride together at a social pace...you'll ride with club members you might not see for the rest of the month. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. The pace groups are named after musical tempi. Click on the tempo for the exact Route. More information about this ride, including route details, is posted on-line at http://www.grizz.org/rides/assr.php Rain cancels. If weather is questionable, or for other questions, contact ASSR Coordinator John Buenfil. Leaders TBA.
Leader: Pat Greene (415) 481-5469 text
Leader: Annie Armstrong (415) 410-5022 text
Meet at 10:00 am
Start Location: Union City BART
Leaders plan to be on train arriving at 9:53. Meet by the ticket machines. We'll cycle about 20 mostly flat miles from Union City BART, along Alameda Creek, and into Coyote Hills Regional Park, looking for ducks and shorebirds, as well as raptors and passerines. Bring binoculars and snacks, lunch, and water. Wear layers; helmets required. Restrooms are located at the BART station, at a staging area along the creek, and at the Coyote Hills Visitor Center, where we will eat lunch (lunch will be late). This birding ride is co-listed with Grizzly Peak Cyclists. Rain Cancels. If the weather is questionable, send your e-mail address to Pat, pjgreene@sonic.net, to receive news on the status of the ride.
Leader: Janet M. Monks (510) 534-7621
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start Rain Date: Sun Feb 19
Start Location: San Rafael - Miller Creek Community Center
Join Janet for a beautiful and exhilarating ride thru west Marin, up and down the fabled wall, to the delicious Bovine bakery in Point Reyes Station. Bring snacks as the Bovine is at mile 40. Please park on the street, not in the parking lot. Leader rides at TM pace but welcomes anyone comfortable following a cue sheet. 20% pop reschedules to February 19. Any ??? call Janet.
Leader: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
Start is at firehouse on Skyline and Snake. We'll do the usual route through Castro Valley to San Ramon and Danville via Crow and Norris Canyons. Now that the rains have paused, these roads should be ok.
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
Meet at 6:00 pm for a 6:05 pm start
See the listing for Tue Feb 7. If that ride and the first rain date were both rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
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: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953 text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
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: Stephanie Clarke (510) 558-9614
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Livermore - Nob Hill Shopping Center
As of 10:00 on Feb 17 the weather forecast is for 40% chance of rain in Livermore tomorrow morning. The ride is cancelled and will be re-listed for a weekend in March. Anyone wishing to brave Patterson Pass on wet roads and high winds can email Stephanie for a copy of the route sheet, but it is not recommended.
Building on our earlier ride on roads used in the Cinderella, we’ll see that ride and add-on the great climb up Patterson Pass and Flynn Road (the Cinderella "Challenge" loop) before rejoining the standard circuit out Manning and Highland before returning on Collier Canyon. Given the extra mileage and elevation, our mid-ride break will be for a quick lunch at the shopping center on Vasco, where several different food options are available. Bring water, snacks, lunch or $$ to purchase, and clothing suitable for the weather. Meet at the Nob Hill Shopping Center (click on the start location listed above for directions). 30% or greater chance of rain cancels.
Leader: Janet M. Monks (510) 534-7621
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
See the listing for Sun Feb 12. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Karen Street (510) 356-7081
Leader: John Buenfil (925) 408-2360 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start Rain Date: Mon Feb 20
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Round hill Loop is cancelled for Sunday and our rain date of Monday looks unlikely too. We'll schedule this ride again in March.
We'll ride through Walnut Creek and down Danville Boulevard, circling back through the neighborhoods of Danville, Alamo & Walnut Creek. Bring lunch or $ to buy. No drop, helmets required. If weather is dubious, contact a ride leader
Leader: Karen Street (510) 356-7081
Leader: John Buenfil (925) 408-2360 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Update:
Round hill Loop is cancelled for Monday too. We'll schedule this ride again in April.
Leader: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
PoE cancelled due to 50% chance of rain.
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
Meet at 6:00 pm for a 6:05 pm start Rain Date: Thu Feb 23 2nd Rain Date: Tue Feb 28
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Develop your night time group riding skills. Route is Grizzly and Skyline as far as Roberts; regroup and reverse route. We will ride in full dark, so bring descent-worthy front and rear lights which you have set to solid — not blinking. Reflective gear is encouraged — anklebands, etc. Contact me in advance if you have questions about night riding. Inclement weather (rain; significant threat; or starting temps below 45 degrees) postpones. More ride info is at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/rad.html including current raindate status. Please read that page in full before your first RAD ride.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Meet at 10:00 am
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
Leader: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Meet at 8:50 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: Oakland Firehouse at Colton and Snake
This is the PoE ride that was rained out on Tuesday. Route goes to Castro Valley, Dublin, Danville (where we stop for coffee at Peet's) nad back on the LM trail and Pinehurst. If you are not a PoE regular, please email leader with name, phone #s, bike info for signup sheet. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17451206
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: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Meet at 6:00 pm for a 6:05 pm start
See the listing for Tue Feb 21. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Kenneth Karda (510) 530-8389
Leader: Arleen Sakamoto
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: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Meet at 8:50 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Weather looks ok until evening. Ride is a go.
Ad hoc ride for a Satruday with nothing listed. Route does the Bears, down to Danville, across Dublin grade, back on either Redwood or (as shown on map) Lake Chabot Road. Saturday weaher looks now (Friday) but check this space Saturday morning for a final go/no-go. Advance signup info to leader appreciated. Final route will be decided at the start. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19197650
Leader: Mark Sapiro (415) 515-8120 text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Paradise Loop and Marin Headlands
Start Location: Mill Valley Safeway
The ride is on.
We will ride around Paradise Drive and the Marin Headlands followed by Coffee, Tea, Cake and Ice Cream at Mark's house in honor of his birthday. Rain (30% or greater POP) will cancel the ride but not the party. Call for party details in the event of rain. Note that the route will be altered somewhat from the web site route because of the tunnel closure in the headlands.
Leader: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
Firehouse (Skyline at Colton in Oakland) start, then to Pinole via Pinehurst, SPDR, Castro Ranch, Pinole Valley. Back on Appian Way, SPDR, Wildcat, Grizzly, Skyline. 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
Meet at 6:00 pm for a 6:05 pm start
See the listing for Tue Feb 21. If that ride and the first rain date were both rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
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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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Start Location:
Livermore - Nob Hill Shopping Center
Current weather forecast predicts 30% chance of rain, so Saturday's modified Cinderella loop through Livermore is cancelled.
Join us as we start to get ready for the various spring centuries by rolling through some of nicer roads out in the Livermore wine country, including many used during the Cinderella. We’ll start at the Old Nob Hill shopping center just past downtown Livermore, wind our way out Tesla, bear clockwise to a brief coffee/snack stop on Vasco, and then take in the rolling countryside out Manning and Highland before cutting back on Collier Canyon. Pace will be on the low-side of TM as we just try to get in some good base miles, but note that there are some gentle hills to get up and down. Meet at the Nob Hill Shopping Center (for directions, click on the start location show above). No formal lunch stop, just a coffee/snack stop part-way through. 30% or greater chance of rain cancels.
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Leader: Gary Hsueh
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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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PoE is cancelled due to inclement weather.
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
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Develop your night time group riding skills. Route is Grizzly and Skyline as far as Roberts; regroup and reverse route. We will ride in full dark, so bring descent-worthy front and rear lights which you have set to solid — not blinking. Reflective gear is encouraged — anklebands, etc. Contact me in advance if you have questions about night riding. Inclement weather (rain; significant threat; or starting temps below 45 degrees) postpones. More ride info is at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/rad.html including current raindate status. Please read that page in full before your first RAD ride.
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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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See the listing for Tue Feb 7. 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: Kurt Doelling
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Join us on our February Full Moon Ride along the coast of the Berkeley, and Richmond Marinas. According to ancient beliefs “the highest energy occurs at the Full Moon, and this is the most powerful time for magical workings”; we would like to use this energy, as we ride our bicycles along the coast, as a tool to materialize our most secret desires. We will take the most pleasant and safest route to the Bay Trail and beyond. A fresh, savory meal will be awaiting for us at Luca Cucina Italiana, 2057 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, 510.649.9718, where we will immerse ourselves in a rich tapestry of aromas, and flavors; with a glass of red wine, will have an oblation for Selene, the Moon Goddess to show her our gratitude, and a toast for all the Full Moon Lovers. Please, let us know if you will be dining with us, thus we can let the restaurant know. Bring a road bike, mountain bike, commute bike … the bike that it is going to make you feel more at ease. Dress warm, wear bright colors, and bring good lights … We will ride as a Group.. If the weather is dubious please check the listing for a weather update the night before or call the leaders. We are looking forward to seeing you!
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Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
The first 7.5 miles all pace groups ride together at a social pace...you'll ride with club members you might not see for the rest of the month. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. The pace groups are named after musical tempi. Click on the tempo for the exact Route. More information about this ride, including route details, is posted on-line at http://www.grizz.org/rides/assr.php Rain cancels. If weather is questionable, or for other questions, contact ASSR Coordinator John Buenfil. Leaders TBA.
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Leader: Annie Armstrong
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Start Location:
Union City BART
Leaders plan to be on train arriving at 9:53. Meet by the ticket machines. We'll cycle about 20 mostly flat miles from Union City BART, along Alameda Creek, and into Coyote Hills Regional Park, looking for ducks and shorebirds, as well as raptors and passerines. Bring binoculars and snacks, lunch, and water. Wear layers; helmets required. Restrooms are located at the BART station, at a staging area along the creek, and at the Coyote Hills Visitor Center, where we will eat lunch (lunch will be late). This birding ride is co-listed with Grizzly Peak Cyclists. Rain Cancels. If the weather is questionable, send your e-mail address to Pat, pjgreene@sonic.net, to receive news on the status of the ride.
Leader: Janet M. Monks
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Start Location:
San Rafael - Miller Creek Community Center
Join Janet for a beautiful and exhilarating ride thru west Marin, up and down the fabled wall, to the delicious Bovine bakery in Point Reyes Station. Bring snacks as the Bovine is at mile 40. Please park on the street, not in the parking lot. Leader rides at TM pace but welcomes anyone comfortable following a cue sheet. 20% pop reschedules to February 19. Any ??? call Janet.
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Start is at firehouse on Skyline and Snake. We'll do the usual route through Castro Valley to San Ramon and Danville via Crow and Norris Canyons. Now that the rains have paused, these roads should be ok.
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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See the listing for Tue Feb 7. If that ride and the first rain date were both rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
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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: Jeffrey R. Kurtock
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Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
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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Start Location:
Livermore - Nob Hill Shopping Center
As of 10:00 on Feb 17 the weather forecast is for 40% chance of rain in Livermore tomorrow morning. The ride is cancelled and will be re-listed for a weekend in March. Anyone wishing to brave Patterson Pass on wet roads and high winds can email Stephanie for a copy of the route sheet, but it is not recommended.
Building on our earlier ride on roads used in the Cinderella, we’ll see that ride and add-on the great climb up Patterson Pass and Flynn Road (the Cinderella "Challenge" loop) before rejoining the standard circuit out Manning and Highland before returning on Collier Canyon. Given the extra mileage and elevation, our mid-ride break will be for a quick lunch at the shopping center on Vasco, where several different food options are available. Bring water, snacks, lunch or $$ to purchase, and clothing suitable for the weather. Meet at the Nob Hill Shopping Center (click on the start location listed above for directions). 30% or greater chance of rain cancels.
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See the listing for Sun Feb 12. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Karen Street
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Leader: John Buenfil
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Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
Round hill Loop is cancelled for Sunday and our rain date of Monday looks unlikely too. We'll schedule this ride again in March.
We'll ride through Walnut Creek and down Danville Boulevard, circling back through the neighborhoods of Danville, Alamo & Walnut Creek. Bring lunch or $ to buy. No drop, helmets required. If weather is dubious, contact a ride leader
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Leader: John Buenfil
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Update:
Round hill Loop is cancelled for Monday too. We'll schedule this ride again in April.
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PoE cancelled due to 50% chance of rain.
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
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Develop your night time group riding skills. Route is Grizzly and Skyline as far as Roberts; regroup and reverse route. We will ride in full dark, so bring descent-worthy front and rear lights which you have set to solid — not blinking. Reflective gear is encouraged — anklebands, etc. Contact me in advance if you have questions about night riding. Inclement weather (rain; significant threat; or starting temps below 45 degrees) postpones. More ride info is at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/rad.html including current raindate status. Please read that page in full before your first RAD ride.
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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.
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Start Location:
Oakland Firehouse at Colton and Snake
This is the PoE ride that was rained out on Tuesday. Route goes to Castro Valley, Dublin, Danville (where we stop for coffee at Peet's) nad back on the LM trail and Pinehurst. If you are not a PoE regular, please email leader with name, phone #s, bike info for signup sheet. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17451206
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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See the listing for Tue Feb 21. 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: Arleen Sakamoto
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:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Weather looks ok until evening. Ride is a go.
Ad hoc ride for a Satruday with nothing listed. Route does the Bears, down to Danville, across Dublin grade, back on either Redwood or (as shown on map) Lake Chabot Road. Saturday weaher looks now (Friday) but check this space Saturday morning for a final go/no-go. Advance signup info to leader appreciated. Final route will be decided at the start. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19197650
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GPC Route:
Paradise Loop and Marin Headlands
Start Location:
Mill Valley Safeway
The ride is on.
We will ride around Paradise Drive and the Marin Headlands followed by Coffee, Tea, Cake and Ice Cream at Mark's house in honor of his birthday. Rain (30% or greater POP) will cancel the ride but not the party. Call for party details in the event of rain. Note that the route will be altered somewhat from the web site route because of the tunnel closure in the headlands.
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Firehouse (Skyline at Colton in Oakland) start, then to Pinole via Pinehurst, SPDR, Castro Ranch, Pinole Valley. Back on Appian Way, SPDR, Wildcat, Grizzly, Skyline. 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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See the listing for Tue Feb 21. If that ride and the first rain date were both rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
| February 2017 Ride Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Weekend | Total |
| 17 | 10 | 27 |