Ride Schedule for December 2016
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 Nov 29. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: Petaluma - Lucchesi Park
A hilly loop along some beautiful Sonoma and Napa county backroads. Mt Veder rd and Trinity/Dry Creek rd in particular have some quite steep sections, both up and down. Road quality is dubious in many sections. There are some highways miles early on this route, but they all have good shoulders. We'll have a rest stop on the outskirts of Napa and lunch in Glen Ellen. This route is experimental as I've not ridden every road on it myself before; an adventurous spirit (as well as good climbing legs) are recommended.
Leader: Jeffrey D. Black (510) 526-7068
Leader: Pat Greene (415) 566-6637
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: Corte Madera - Pixley Park
We'll cycle mostly on paved multiuser trails in Corte Madera and nearby towns stopping at marshes, creeks and ponds to view ducks, shorebirds, and other birds. The ! in the description refers to one surprisingly steep hill on S. Eliseo Dr that we cross to get to the multiuser trail along Corte Madera Creek. We also have one high freeway crossing. Bring binoculars, field guides, snacks, and wear layered clothing. Call Pat if you want to borrow binoculars. This birding ride is co-listed with Golden Gate Audubon. Helmets required. Rain cancels. If the weather is questionable, send your e-mail address to Pat to receive early AM news on the status of the ride.
Directions: from Berkeley or San Francisco: get onto Hwy 101 (south from the Richmond Bridge, north from SF) and exit Paradise/Tamalpais Drive; go west approximately 1/2 mile and turn right on Pixley Ave and almost immediately right into the parking lot (https://goo.gl/maps/nTQEdfLubbt). If you need or can OFFER a ride, call Jeffrey (Berkeley) or Pat (San Francisco)
Leader: Janet M. Monks (510) 534-7621
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start Rain Date: Sun Dec 11
Start Location: Oakland - World Ground Cafe
Climb into the beautiful Oakland/Berkeley hills, descend into Tilden Park, stop for grizzly snacks in Orinda, traverse our territory to Moraga, return up peaceful Pinehurst, and roll back to the start. Expect 4000 feet of elevation gain. Leader rides at TM pace, other paces welcome if riders are comfortable following a cue sheet. You can take BART to Fruitvale Station, ride up 38th Ave, turn left on MacArthur, destination will be on your right. 20% POP reschedules to December 11. Any ??? pls call Janet.
Leader: Jim O'Melia
Leader: Andres Marin
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:20 am start
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Ride repeats on the first Sunday of every month.
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.
Contact a ride leader for more information before the ride.
Leader: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
No second start point. Start at firehouse (Skyline and Colton in Oakland) at the usual 8:30 and do this 58 mile, 3,600 ft ride to the zoo, Castro Valley, Dublin Grade, return on Foothill, Danville Blvd, stop at Peet's for coffee, back on the trail and St Mary's to Pinehurst and the firehouse. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17981766
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 Nov 29. 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: 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.
- LT (Larghetto) about 23 miles.
- T (Adagio) about 50 miles.
- TM (Andante) 34 miles.
- TM (Allegretto) 65 miles.
- M (Presto) 75 or more miles.
All routes are pretty hilly. 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: Janet M. Monks (510) 534-7621
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
See the listing for Sun Dec 4. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Kurt Doelling (510) 427-4205 text
Meet at 10:00 am
Start Location: Jimtown Store
Its been pointed out that this ride takes place in and above the Alexander Valley as opposed to Sonoma Valley-KD
Pine Flats Road leaves Jimtown and climbs 3,000 feet above the Sonoma Valley. Its a famous out and back climb in cycling circles. We'll start at the Jimtown store at 10:15 AM and do a 20 mile warm up loop around the flats of Sonoma Valley before returning to Jimtown store for a snack/coffee. From there we will start the climb. Fair warning, I have only done this climb to 1,600 feet. To that point, its a beautiful and moderately graded climb with road conditions that are generally good and fabulous views of the valley. Beyond that the terrain is new to me. From the maps: At 2,000 feet there is a 2+ mile flat section before a final climb of 1,000 feet. In this final climb there is a 3/4 mile section that looks extremely difficult. The good news is that you can do as much as you want before turning around for the easy ride back to your car.
Because of the nature of the ride, we will only do it in the event of excellent weather. Please RSVP to me if you plan on riding and check email for ride status the evening prior.
Leader: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
Anticipated rain apparently postponed for our benefit. Start at firehouse (where Snake, Colton and Skyline converge) and follow this route, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16847390, which takes us to Bear Claw in Pinole. 50ish miles. No second start point. Will update in AM if rain likely..
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: Maria Teresa Garcia De La Noceda
Leader: Arthur Bloch
Leader: Steve Mendelson
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:40 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
THE RAIN IS CANCELLED DUE TO A WEATHER FORECAST OF 30% CHANCE OF RAIN, THIS EVENING, ACCORDING TO NOAA (Last update: 12,13,16; at 12:50pm).
Join us on our December 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”, and based upon this belief we would like to use this energy, as we ride our bicycles along the coast, as a tool to materialize our most secret desires. It will be “completely dark” on our return, thus bring some good front and rear lights for “safety”, although it is possible that on a clear night, after the moonrise, we, most likely, will be able to use “only” the moonlight to lighten our paths on the trail. We will take the most pleasant and safest route to the Bay Trail and beyond (Delaware, 7th St., Hearst, 4th St., Addison, bicycle-pedestrian bridge ...). A fresh, savory meal will be awaiting for us at the Luca Cucina Italiana, 2057 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, 510.649.9718, where we will have an oblation for Selena to show her our gratitude. Bring a road bike, mountain bike, commute bike … the bike that it is going to make you feel more at ease at night. We will ride as a Group. Dress warm, wear bright colors … After consulting the Oracle … SELENE, the Moon Goddess, has manifested her desire for us to have the ride tonight; she assured us that she will extend her Silver Veil over the sky, bringing us a lot of fortune … Please read the article featured on this month Wheel Truth, Cycling Under the Spell of The Full Moon. Meet at North Berkeley BART, at 5:30pm, roll at 5:40pm. Please check the GPC Web Ride Listing for a weather update up to 48 hours before departure, and call the leaders, if the weather is dubious, the night before. We are looking forward to seeing you!
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Meet at 6:00 pm for a 6:05 pm start Rain Date: Thu Dec 15 2nd Rain Date: Tue Dec 20
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. It will start light, but become 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 Dec 13. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Arnim Polster (415) 271-3440 text
Meet at 8:00 am for a 8:15 am start Rain Date: Sun Dec 18
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
A beautiful loop through Western Marin. Hills should be at "maximum green" by this time in the rainy season. Lunch at Valley Ford, and a 2nd stop in Pt. Reyes Station. Here is the route: https://www.strava.com/routes/7041967
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, Nation's burgers, Subway, Peet's and Starbucks).
Leader: Arnim Polster (415) 271-3440 text
Meet at 8:00 am for a 8:15 am start
See the listing for Sat Dec 17. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Karen Street
Leader: John Buenfil (925) 408-2360 text
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:45 am start
GPC Route: Novice Ride #2: Tour de Alameda (including Bay Farm Island)
Start Location: Fruitvale BART
This is the same ride as Novice Two, winding through Alameda, the old Naval Air Station and Bay Farm Island and returning to Fruitvale BART. Bring lunch or money to buy. Rain cancels .
Leader: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
Same as last week. Start at firehouse (where Snake, Colton and Skyline converge) and follow this route, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16847390, which takes us to Bear Claw in Pinole. 50ish miles. No second start point. It will be cold and although it's dry out, we'll take great care with possible ice, especially at the top of Grizzly.
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 Dec 13. 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: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Meet at 6:00 pm for a 6:05 pm start
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 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: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Meet at 10:00 am
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Starting with Spruce and Wildcat, we'll try Donald Drive from the Orinda end. Lunch stop in Moraga, before returning via Little Pinehurst Redwood, Skyline, and Tunnel. Riding Donald Drive in this direction is new to the ride leader. Any input welcome. Provisional route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17788926/
Leader: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
Cold, but PoE rides on.. Start at firehouse (where Snake, Colton and Skyline converge) and take the usual route to Danville Peet's via Skyline, Redwood, CV, Heyer, Crow/Norris Canyons, San Ramon/Danville Blvds, Return on LaMo trail. Second start at Pinehurst/Redwood at 8:55 or so.
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 Dec 29 2nd Rain Date: Tue Jan 3
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. It will start light, but become 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 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 Dec 27. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
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 Nov 29. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
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Start Location:
Petaluma - Lucchesi Park
A hilly loop along some beautiful Sonoma and Napa county backroads. Mt Veder rd and Trinity/Dry Creek rd in particular have some quite steep sections, both up and down. Road quality is dubious in many sections. There are some highways miles early on this route, but they all have good shoulders. We'll have a rest stop on the outskirts of Napa and lunch in Glen Ellen. This route is experimental as I've not ridden every road on it myself before; an adventurous spirit (as well as good climbing legs) are recommended.
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Leader: Pat Greene
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Start Location:
Corte Madera - Pixley Park
We'll cycle mostly on paved multiuser trails in Corte Madera and nearby towns stopping at marshes, creeks and ponds to view ducks, shorebirds, and other birds. The ! in the description refers to one surprisingly steep hill on S. Eliseo Dr that we cross to get to the multiuser trail along Corte Madera Creek. We also have one high freeway crossing. Bring binoculars, field guides, snacks, and wear layered clothing. Call Pat if you want to borrow binoculars. This birding ride is co-listed with Golden Gate Audubon. Helmets required. Rain cancels. If the weather is questionable, send your e-mail address to Pat to receive early AM news on the status of the ride.
Directions: from Berkeley or San Francisco: get onto Hwy 101 (south from the Richmond Bridge, north from SF) and exit Paradise/Tamalpais Drive; go west approximately 1/2 mile and turn right on Pixley Ave and almost immediately right into the parking lot (https://goo.gl/maps/nTQEdfLubbt). If you need or can OFFER a ride, call Jeffrey (Berkeley) or Pat (San Francisco)
Leader: Janet M. Monks
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Start Location:
Oakland - World Ground Cafe
Climb into the beautiful Oakland/Berkeley hills, descend into Tilden Park, stop for grizzly snacks in Orinda, traverse our territory to Moraga, return up peaceful Pinehurst, and roll back to the start. Expect 4000 feet of elevation gain. Leader rides at TM pace, other paces welcome if riders are comfortable following a cue sheet. You can take BART to Fruitvale Station, ride up 38th Ave, turn left on MacArthur, destination will be on your right. 20% POP reschedules to December 11. Any ??? pls call Janet.
Leader: Andres Marin Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
Ride repeats on the first Sunday of every month.
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.
Contact a ride leader for more information before the ride.
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No second start point. Start at firehouse (Skyline and Colton in Oakland) at the usual 8:30 and do this 58 mile, 3,600 ft ride to the zoo, Castro Valley, Dublin Grade, return on Foothill, Danville Blvd, stop at Peet's for coffee, back on the trail and St Mary's to Pinehurst and the firehouse. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17981766
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 Nov 29. 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:
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.
- LT (Larghetto) about 23 miles.
- T (Adagio) about 50 miles.
- TM (Andante) 34 miles.
- TM (Allegretto) 65 miles.
- M (Presto) 75 or more miles.
All routes are pretty hilly. 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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See the listing for Sun Dec 4. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
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Start Location:
Jimtown Store
Its been pointed out that this ride takes place in and above the Alexander Valley as opposed to Sonoma Valley-KD
Pine Flats Road leaves Jimtown and climbs 3,000 feet above the Sonoma Valley. Its a famous out and back climb in cycling circles. We'll start at the Jimtown store at 10:15 AM and do a 20 mile warm up loop around the flats of Sonoma Valley before returning to Jimtown store for a snack/coffee. From there we will start the climb. Fair warning, I have only done this climb to 1,600 feet. To that point, its a beautiful and moderately graded climb with road conditions that are generally good and fabulous views of the valley. Beyond that the terrain is new to me. From the maps: At 2,000 feet there is a 2+ mile flat section before a final climb of 1,000 feet. In this final climb there is a 3/4 mile section that looks extremely difficult. The good news is that you can do as much as you want before turning around for the easy ride back to your car.
Because of the nature of the ride, we will only do it in the event of excellent weather. Please RSVP to me if you plan on riding and check email for ride status the evening prior.
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Anticipated rain apparently postponed for our benefit. Start at firehouse (where Snake, Colton and Skyline converge) and follow this route, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16847390, which takes us to Bear Claw in Pinole. 50ish miles. No second start point. Will update in AM if rain likely..
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: Arthur Bloch
Leader: Steve Mendelson
Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
THE RAIN IS CANCELLED DUE TO A WEATHER FORECAST OF 30% CHANCE OF RAIN, THIS EVENING, ACCORDING TO NOAA (Last update: 12,13,16; at 12:50pm).
Join us on our December 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”, and based upon this belief we would like to use this energy, as we ride our bicycles along the coast, as a tool to materialize our most secret desires. It will be “completely dark” on our return, thus bring some good front and rear lights for “safety”, although it is possible that on a clear night, after the moonrise, we, most likely, will be able to use “only” the moonlight to lighten our paths on the trail. We will take the most pleasant and safest route to the Bay Trail and beyond (Delaware, 7th St., Hearst, 4th St., Addison, bicycle-pedestrian bridge ...). A fresh, savory meal will be awaiting for us at the Luca Cucina Italiana, 2057 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, 510.649.9718, where we will have an oblation for Selena to show her our gratitude. Bring a road bike, mountain bike, commute bike … the bike that it is going to make you feel more at ease at night. We will ride as a Group. Dress warm, wear bright colors … After consulting the Oracle … SELENE, the Moon Goddess, has manifested her desire for us to have the ride tonight; she assured us that she will extend her Silver Veil over the sky, bringing us a lot of fortune … Please read the article featured on this month Wheel Truth, Cycling Under the Spell of The Full Moon. Meet at North Berkeley BART, at 5:30pm, roll at 5:40pm. Please check the GPC Web Ride Listing for a weather update up to 48 hours before departure, and call the leaders, if the weather is dubious, the night before. We are looking forward to seeing you!
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. It will start light, but become 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 Dec 13. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Arnim Polster
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Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
A beautiful loop through Western Marin. Hills should be at "maximum green" by this time in the rainy season. Lunch at Valley Ford, and a 2nd stop in Pt. Reyes Station. Here is the route: https://www.strava.com/routes/7041967
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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, Nation's burgers, Subway, Peet's and Starbucks).
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See the listing for Sat Dec 17. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: John Buenfil
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Novice Ride #2: Tour de Alameda (including Bay Farm Island)
Start Location:
Fruitvale BART
This is the same ride as Novice Two, winding through Alameda, the old Naval Air Station and Bay Farm Island and returning to Fruitvale BART. Bring lunch or money to buy. Rain cancels .
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Same as last week. Start at firehouse (where Snake, Colton and Skyline converge) and follow this route, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16847390, which takes us to Bear Claw in Pinole. 50ish miles. No second start point. It will be cold and although it's dry out, we'll take great care with possible ice, especially at the top of Grizzly.
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 Dec 13. 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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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.
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:
North Berkeley BART
Starting with Spruce and Wildcat, we'll try Donald Drive from the Orinda end. Lunch stop in Moraga, before returning via Little Pinehurst Redwood, Skyline, and Tunnel. Riding Donald Drive in this direction is new to the ride leader. Any input welcome. Provisional route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17788926/
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Cold, but PoE rides on.. Start at firehouse (where Snake, Colton and Skyline converge) and take the usual route to Danville Peet's via Skyline, Redwood, CV, Heyer, Crow/Norris Canyons, San Ramon/Danville Blvds, Return on LaMo trail. Second start at Pinehurst/Redwood at 8:55 or so.
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. It will start light, but become 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.
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 Dec 27. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
| December 2016 Ride Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Weekend | Total |
| 17 | 10 | 27 |