Ride Schedule for November 2025
Leader: Arnim Polster (415) 271-3440 text
Meet at 7:45 am Rain Date: Sat Nov 8
Mandatory pre-registration
Join me on my traditional birthday King Ridge loop!
3 distance options/starting locations, described below.
Please be sure to preregister - if I'm not expecting anyone at a given meeting point, I will not wait there.
For 100-mile route, start/end at my home near Cotati: 5523 Henning Road (short distance from Hwy 116, plenty of parking), meet @7:45, roll @8:00am.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39000447
For 79-mile version, start/end in Freestone. We'll be regrouping in Freestone ca. 8:50, roll at 9:00.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38963426
For the 51-mile version, meet in Duncans Mills and be ready to roll ca 10:20am
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39375366
For those riding one of the longer options we'll arrive in Duncans Mills around 9:45 where we'll have a stop at the Bakery with my Sebastopol riding buddies. Depart Duncans Mills ca 10:20am.
We will plan on finishing before sunset (6:11pm) but days are short and a mechanical or two could easily have us finishing later. So lights are mandatory.
This time of year, mornings in Sonoma County can be quite cold, and afternoons quite warm, so check the weather the morning of the ride and dress with appropriately flexible options.
Please pre-register, and let me know where you'll be starting from so I'll know to look for you at the starting points for the 2 shorter options.
Leader: Siu Mak
Leader: Ian Cha (510) 909-9007 text
Leader: Kit Wong (917) 660-0229
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Join our cafe ride over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge for croissant and hot cocoa at Marin Country Mart. New riders and beginners are welcome! This is a NO-DROP ride with plenty of stops.
Most of the route is on dedicated bike path. Watch out for train tracks in Richmond. We are also riding over the new Gilman bike and pedestrian bridge.
Updated route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38019355
Leader: David Cone (510) 684-3874
Leader: anna kuo (415) 595-1274 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start Rain Date: Sat Nov 15
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
How spicy do you like it? With two leaders, this local ride is designed to support climbers at different levels of fitness, ambition and/or oxygen debt. The regular version, at a humane pace, does almost 3800 cumulative feet of climbing in 38 miles, including Arlington, back side of Hillcrest, Santa Rita, Mama Bear, Happy Valley, and Toyonal. The extra-picante version does 4300 cumulative feet of climbing in 36 miles, adding North Arlington, Amend, and Lomas Cantadas. We'll regroup before the last climb to sort out who wants to ascend all the way up to the steam trains and who wants to do Toyonal-Wildcat. Rain cancels; if the weather is iffy, check here for updates or text the leaders.
Leader: Abby Dawkins (510) 816-3477
Leader: Alyssa Tennant (310) 488-9484 text
Meet at 9:00 am
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
The GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday November 2nd!!
Starting from Rockridge Bart, we’ll head up Tunnel Road to Grizzly Peak Blvd, heading down Wildcat Canyon and El Toyonal to San Pablo Dam Road, over for optional stop for coffee/pastries at Si Si's. The final climb up Pinehurst will take us to Skyline, with a fun descent down Shepard Canyon and trip on Trestle Glen winding through the hills of Oakland and down to the ride end at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.
Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.
Route details below:
2025 Century Recruitment Ride - T
If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!!
Hope to see you there!!
Leader: Eddie Carrillo (818) 370-1951 text
Leader: Amy Weldon (703) 966-1727 text
Meet at 9:00 am
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
The GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday November 2nd!!
Starting from Rockridge Bart, the TM ride will head up Tunnel Road to Skyline and over to Redwood Road for an out and back, returning up Pinehurst (with optional stop beforehand at Si Si's). A fun descent down Shepard Canyon follows, with a trip on Trestle Glen winding through the hills of Oakland and down to the ride end at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.
Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.
Route details below:
2025 Century Recruitment Ride - TM
If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!!
Hope to see you there!!
Leader: Donna Ko (510) 610-9859 text
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953 text
Meet at 9:00 am
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
The GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday November 2nd!!
Starting from Rockridge Bart station, the LT ride will do a leisurely and lovely route along the Bay Trail, taking in the views up to Marina Bay with a return that ends at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.
It is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.
Route details below:
2026 Century Workers Recruitment Ride - LT
("A" return route is Return from United Beer Works to Rockridge Bart )
If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!!
Hope to see you there!!
Leader: Zachary Williams (415) 218-3195 text
Leader: Tony Perez (510) 334-9105 text
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
Pre-registration
Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
Thank you for pre-registering, ride is on!
Join us for a Tuesday evening ride climbing South Park 2x. The pace is TM ( approximately 1.5 - 3 watts/kg body weight) but may be faster or slower at times. The ride will be in the dark so please bring good lights. This ride will be on paved roads (10.3 miles, 1,617 feet elevation gain). Rain cancels.
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.
No planned ride this week due to precipitation forecast.
Leader: Ken Morrison (510) 334-9551 text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Rockville to Lake Hennessey
Start Location: Rockville Bike shop
Pre-registration
Fall tour of some wine country and Lake Hennessey
Rain could cancel, check for morning update if increase chance of rain
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095
Leader: Mike Wood (708) 539-9663 text
Leader: Drew U (510) 290-0615 text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
Leader: Arleen Sakamoto (415) 279-6248
Leader: Ken Karda (510) 530-8389
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Brickyard Cove, Berkeley
Pre-registration
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, bypass the Ferry Point Tunnel, & lunch @ Little Louie's. There will be an option to ride thru the tunnel.
Leader: Arnim Polster (415) 271-3440 text
Meet at 7:45 am
See the listing for Sat Nov 1. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Charley Donovan (415) 990-9241 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - LT - Classic Larghetto
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for an LT-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website. This is a NO DROP ride through the famous Three Bears.
Leader: David Madson (415) 722-5885 text
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - T - Classic Adagio
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for a T-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
This is a NO DROP ride with a Peets lunch stop at downtown Danville.
Leader: Steve Tracy (510) 881-6042 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (short) - Classic Andante
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for a TM-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
Leader: Ken Morrison (510) 334-9551 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (long) - Classic Allegretto through Dublin
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for a TM-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
Now that Redwood Road is open, let's ride the Classic Allegretto route. Lunch stop will be at San Ramon.
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for an M-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Leader: Alison Kuehner (510) 219-3929 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Mandatory pre-registration
The forecast tomorrow is sunny and warm, so dress and pack appropriately.
This route is for intrepid riders. From Monta Vista High School in Cupertino we go to Stevens Creek reservoir before climbing Redwood Gulch, a hidden gem with homes in the woods, chicken coops, and some steep (>15%) sections. We’ll then climb highway 9 and skyline, stopping for water at Castle Rock park, the high point of the Santa Cruz hills. Rolling roads along the ridge take us eventually to an epic descent down to Soquel, where we’ll stop for lunch at Surf City. We return via the iconic Mt. Charlie Road through the redwoods. Getting from Lexington reservoir to Los Gatos involves about ½ mile on the shoulder of 17 (safe and legal but noisy), then a 2-mile downhill on packed gravel. Mostly flat urban roads with bike lanes take us back to the start. Bailout option at mile 25, when one can loop back to the start for a 45-mile loop.
Leader: Cree T. Cobb (209) 202-9846 text
Meet at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start
Start Location: West Dublin Pleasanton BART
Pre-registration
Just looking to get one ride in this week. Calaveras Reservoir, light traffic on this road, from West Dublin/Pleasanton Bart Station. Meet in Stoneridge Mall parking lot just outside Bart station around 915 or so for a 930ish start depending on Bart. Bart arrival shows 908 am. It’s out and back so you can do the full route of 50 miles, going down The Wall to Ed Levin Park or turn around before it to avoid climbing back up The Wall. For more miles and climbing you can go up Kilkare Hill in Sunol. Stops: Sunol Park for restrooms, mile 9, on the way out and Sunol Corners market which has great food, mile 41, on the way back. I've had the coconut before but mostly get the sausage. Like a little farmers market. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51416094
Leader: Zachary Williams (415) 218-3195 text
Leader: Tony Perez (510) 334-9105 text
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
Pre-registration
Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 8:55 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: El Sobrante - San Pablo Dam Rd and Castro Ranch Rd
Pre-registration
Ride leader will lead a 3 Bears loop with intervals (faster than TM). The overall pace will be TM. The ride leader will slow down after intervals to allow riders to regroup. Riders are welcome to ride their own steady pace.
Route is similar to this segment:
https://www.strava.com/segments/30474282
Meet at Castro Ranch and San Pablo Dam Road (not where segment starts above).
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith (415) 212-8451 text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration
I'm moving the ride to Tuesday this week to avoid the potential rain. Route TBD. Headlands closes earlier now, so we probably won't be able to make it there in time after the ride. Bring bright lights and warm layers and expect steep, but hopefully not muddy, trails.
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
No official ride this week because no one has volunteered to lead.
Meet at 6:45 pm for a 7:00 pm start
Join the club's virtual monthly business meeting at 7:00 pm. Optional social time from 6:45 pm to 7:00 pm. Check your email for an announcement with the agenda and details of how to join the meeting.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Pre-registration
Today's ride is canceled due to high probability of rain.
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.
There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
The ride is canceled on Nov. 13 due to rain! Please join us next week.
Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095
Leader: Mike Wood (708) 539-9663 text
Leader: Drew U (510) 290-0615 text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Meet at 8:00 am for a 8:05 am start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
[RWGPS route] Kick off the weekend with a short but sweet roll by bike! </pun> Shortbread Rides are short (~10-mile) rides to bakeries one Friday a month. The ride ends at the bakery. For this Shortbread Ride, we'll visit Cheese Board Bakery. I will bring a lock to share with up to two other bikes. I plan to be at the bakery for no more than 30 minutes before heading back home. Looking to do more riding after the bakery? Ride up Spruce to Tilden Park!
Leader: David Cone (510) 684-3874
Leader: anna kuo (415) 595-1274 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
This ride happened on Nov. 1, and will not happen on Nov. 15 (but go ahead and ride the route if you like!)
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 804-1855 text
Leader: Donna Ko (510) 610-9859 text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
RIDE CANCELLED
Weather channel says 40% chance of rain on Saturday Nov 15th.
This ride takes us to a favorite of mine: The Bear Claw Bakery in Pinole.
Leader: Adele Madelo (510) 773-0693 text
Leader: Kaela Lee (503) 516-4734 text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 9:55 am start
Start Location: SF - Ferry Building Front
Pre-registration
No ride. Although there is no rain expected until late today, conditions can be a little dangerous, especially on the descent on Conzelman. No sun=fewer dry spots or no dry spots. We'll try again another day. Kaela and Adele
Let's beat the foot traffic along SF's Embarcadero, skirt the Presidio, and cross GGB to get to the stunning views on Conzelman Rd/Hawk Hill. After gingerly descending, we'll head into Sausalito, where we will do a bio break (fuel, water, bathroom) at Dunphy Park. Please bring fuel (bars, a sammie) for the ride. Then it's onwards via Camino Alto, Larkspur Landing along the SMART line, and RSR. Once back in the East Bay, consider splitting a veggie burrito with me at Maya Taqueria (mi 35) in Pt. Richmond. Otherwise, continue to N. Berkeley BART or home.
Leader: Zachary Williams (415) 218-3195 text
Leader: Tony Perez (510) 334-9105 text
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
Pre-registration
Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
Ride canceled due to no pre-registered cyclists. Hope to see you on another ride.
Join us for a Tuesday evening ride climbing South Park 2x. The pace is TM ( approximately 1.5 - 3 watts/kg body weight) but may be faster or slower at times. The ride will be in the dark so please bring good lights. This ride will be on paved roads (10.3 miles, 1,617 feet elevation gain). Rain cancels.
Leader: Charley Donovan (415) 990-9241 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Mines Road
Start Location: Livermore - Mines Rd & Del Valle
Pre-registration
Come ride this classic. With the recent rains, the hills are starting to turn green. Cross your fingers and hope the forecast for good weather pans out. We’ll stop for lunch and turn around at the junction with Del Puerto Canyon Road. Unfortunately, the Junction Café won’t be open. Bring your lunch. Water is generally available at the fire station near the junction. Bring as much as you can carry, just in case.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Miller Creek to Marshall
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
Although the overnight rain might end just in time, there is still a good chance of scattered showers in the morning, so this ride is cancelled.
CAUTION: The weather looks a little iffy with rain overnight Wednesday. Check back here for possible cancellation.
From our Marinwood start, we will ride to Nicasio, then past the Cheese Factory, Hicks Valley, and over the Marshall Wall to Hwy 1 along Tomales Bay. Lunch in Pt. Reyes Station before completing the loop.
Shorten the ride to about 42 miles by starting in Nicasio. We should pass through there about 10:20 or so.
Please pre-register if you can. There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. We'll start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready. If you arrive after the meeting time you may have to chase. You can probably catch us in Nicasio, where we will have a short regroup.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
The ride tonight is on! Let's hope it doesn't rain!
Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095
Leader: Mike Wood (708) 539-9663 text
Leader: Drew U (510) 290-0615 text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
Leader: Olli Blackburn (510) 821-4526 text
Meet at 8:00 am for a 8:10 am start
Start Location: Milpitas BART
Pre-registration
Pace for the Hamilton climb from Alum Rock is about 2h20m.
We will ride up Mt. Hamilton, down the backside, along Mines Rd to Dublin / Pleasanton BART. Planned stops at Mt. Hamilton summit (has Vending machine), lunch at The Junction café (San Antonio Valley / Mines Rd) - bring or buy food, and Ernie Rodrigues Softball fields in Livermore (mile 72). Start timed for orange line BART arrival.
This should not be your first long ride - the terrain is remote without cell service. Sunrise/sunset around 7am/5pm. Goal is to get to BART 4-4:30pm with a little slack before dark to allow for any issues. Consequently, time at lunch will be limited. This will be a strong-TM effort ride due to the amount of distance and elevation. Bring two water bottles, all the calories you'll need to get you over 43 miles and 5700 feet before lunch, and maybe a windbreaker plus lights.
Route sheet at RideWithGPS.
This is my first time leading a GPC ride but I’ve led many rides outside the club. Looking for to leading and hoping the weather cooperates.
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 804-1855 text
Leader: Nancy Oh (925) 984-4471 text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
GPC Route: Lunch at Blackhawk Plaza
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration
Leisurely paced ride to Draeger's Market in Blackhawk Plaza.
Leader: Charley Donovan (415) 990-9241 text
Leader: Cree T. Cobb (209) 202-9846 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Morgan Territory from Heather Farm
Start Location: Walnut Creek - Heather Farm
Pre-registration
Join Cree and Charley for this pre-Thanksgiving ride. Who cares if you did it on the Wednesday ride a few weeks ago? The hills are much greener now. We'll stop in Clayton for a quick break, have lunch at the top of Morgan Territory (bring your own), and grab coffee and a snack at Draeger's in Danville on the way home. Weather looks dry but cool. Bring a jacket or warmers for the descent after lunch. Plenty of parking at Heather Farm. Your low carbon option? Take BART to Pleasant Hill. Then ride an easy 1.7 miles to the starting point.
Leader: Zachary Williams (415) 218-3195 text
Leader: Tony Perez (510) 334-9105 text
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
Pre-registration
Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
Ride canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Thank you,
Join us for a Tuesday evening ride climbing South Park 2x. The pace is TM ( approximately 1.5 - 3 watts/kg body weight) but may be faster or slower at times. The ride will be in the dark so please bring good lights. This ride will be on paved roads (10.3 miles, 1,617 feet elevation gain). Rain cancels.
Leader: Rita Tidwell (510) 691-3894 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Nicasio to Marshall
Start Location: Nicasio
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
This is our classic Marshall Wall ride (in the usual counter-clockwise direction) from Nicasio past the Cheese Factory and over the Marshall Wall. Lunch at Marshall Store is an option if you brought your own sandwich otherwise you may want to continue on to Point Reyes Station for lunch.
Please preregister. (If you're planning to start from Miller Creek Rd., please let us know).
Here's the RidewithGPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29637906
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Since Thanksgiving is on Thursday this week, we're moving the Thursday evening South Park ride to Wednesday Nov. 26... please join us! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two or three times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain.
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith (415) 212-8451 text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration
Weather is looking good, ride is still on this week. An update route will be posted this evening or the following morning. New route is this: https://www.strava.com/routes/3428636229403587784 bring good lights and warm layers. Parts will be steep and rocky.
The classic route RWGPS, but with the start moved to El Cerrito Plaza. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections are up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark. I'm hoping mud shouldn't be too bad with over a week to dry out, but I will make changes in case of rain. 35mm+ tires recommended.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Mount Tam short loop
Start Location: Piper Park
Pre-registration
For this special Thanksgiving edition we will ride a short but hilly route around Mt Tam with an optional up-and-back to the summit. Everything will be closed so bring snacks. Water and restrooms at the start and also at the Fairfax police station (mile 6). Regroup at Alpine Dam (mile 14). At Rock Springs (mile 20) you can save 6 miles by choosing to skip the summit. Return to Mill Valley by Panoramic and Sequoia Valley Rd, then over Camino Alto back to Larkspur. Finish using the Larkspur path back to Piper Park.
Please arrive at the park by the meeting time. We'll start as soon as everyone who arrived by the meeting time is ready. There are lots of turns in the first six miles so we will stick close together for that part.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
This ride is canceled for Thanksgiving. We're riding on Wed. 11/26 instead. See 11/26 ride listing above. Please join us on Wed!
Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095
Leader: Mike Wood (708) 539-9663 text
Leader: Drew U (510) 290-0615 text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
Leader: Steph Bike Leader
Meet at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start
GPC Route: Miller Creek to Marshall
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
The return of a former tradition-- the post-Thanksgiving turkey burn ride. Carb up with that second piece of pie to get you up and over the Big Rock, Cheese Factory and Marshall Wall climbs. Late lunch/snacks/refuel stop in Pt Reyes Station. Leader will ride a slower-side TM pace, but all paces comfortable following a cue sheet are welcome - download the route to your chosen device. Bring plenty of water and your windbreaker or other weather-appropriate clothing. Optional start in Nicasio (see routeID 28) takes off 20 miles. 30% or greater chance of rain cancels - check the website the day before if the forecast is iffy. Pre-registration appreciated.
Leader: Naor Deleanu (650) 533-2014
Meet at 10:20 am for a 10:40 am start
Pre-registration
Updated route with ridewithGPS https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53414137
Join me in exploring the trails of Pacifica! Weather should be nice and similar to Berkeley. It may even be sunny. This is very scenic, and largely on car-free paths.
The main part of this ride is Montara Mountain. While it is not fully paved, it is generally doable on w road bike. Gravel bikes will be more comfortable though. Pace will be conversational-I’m treating it as a recovery ride. There are w couple of steep sections but shouldn’t be anything too crazy.
Please sign up if you’re planning on coming. May delay or cancel if there are no commitments by 9 AM Saturday. See general route here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3425524625822123486
Start at San Bruno BART. if BART is on time, the red line gets there at 10:15 AM and 10:35 AM
This includes additional trails that require wider tires. However, there are road-friendly alternatives
Lunch stop at Taco Bell Cantina on the beach
Leader: Eddie Carrillo (818) 370-1951 text
Leader: Amy Weldon (703) 966-1727 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:10 am start
Start Location: Walnut Creek - Heather Farm
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No better way to wake up after the Thanksgiving Holiday than with some shots of espresso and a fun loop up to the junction.
The ride starts in Heather Farms (an easy 1.7 mile ride from Pleasant Hill BART). We will do a nice stroll down the Iron Horse Trail to warm up before we move on to South Broadway and cut onto Danville Blvd. We will ride down to our first regroup at Mile 9 at Peet's in Danville. From there we will ride up Diablo Blvd before moving over to Alameda Diablo and connecting through the secret path onto South Gate Rd.
We will ride up to the Junction (Mile 19), regroup, get some water, use the restrooms, and then ride down North Gate Rd. We will ride down back towards the start with a quick detour at Koin Coffee before meandering back to Heather Farms
Leader: Charley Donovan (415) 990-9241 text
Leader: Kaela Lee (503) 516-4734 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Hennessey - Berryessa Loop
Start Location: St Helena - Lake Hennessey boat launch
Pre-registration
Join Kaela Lee and me Sunday for the beautiful Lakes Hennessey / Berryessa Loop. We’ll start at Lake Hennessey boat launch. Meet at 10:00. Roll at 10:15. We’ll stop for lunch along Lake Berryessa and, in the afternoon, at the Pope Valley store.
We can park along the road near the boat launch in our usual spot. Unfortunately, the boat launch, its restrooms, and all of Lake Hennessey are closed to prevent possible golden mussel infestation. See https://www.cityofnapa.org/580/Lake-Hennessey-Boating-Fishing
I’ll be leaving from Montclair and have room for two additional cyclists and their bikes. Acoustic bikes only, please. I have a roof rack.
Leader: Arnim Polster
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Mandatory pre-registration
Join me on my traditional birthday King Ridge loop!
3 distance options/starting locations, described below.
Please be sure to preregister - if I'm not expecting anyone at a given meeting point, I will not wait there.
For 100-mile route, start/end at my home near Cotati: 5523 Henning Road (short distance from Hwy 116, plenty of parking), meet @7:45, roll @8:00am.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39000447
For 79-mile version, start/end in Freestone. We'll be regrouping in Freestone ca. 8:50, roll at 9:00.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38963426
For the 51-mile version, meet in Duncans Mills and be ready to roll ca 10:20am
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39375366
For those riding one of the longer options we'll arrive in Duncans Mills around 9:45 where we'll have a stop at the Bakery with my Sebastopol riding buddies. Depart Duncans Mills ca 10:20am.
We will plan on finishing before sunset (6:11pm) but days are short and a mechanical or two could easily have us finishing later. So lights are mandatory.
This time of year, mornings in Sonoma County can be quite cold, and afternoons quite warm, so check the weather the morning of the ride and dress with appropriately flexible options.
Please pre-register, and let me know where you'll be starting from so I'll know to look for you at the starting points for the 2 shorter options.
Leader: Ian Cha
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Leader: Kit Wong
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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Join our cafe ride over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge for croissant and hot cocoa at Marin Country Mart. New riders and beginners are welcome! This is a NO-DROP ride with plenty of stops.
Most of the route is on dedicated bike path. Watch out for train tracks in Richmond. We are also riding over the new Gilman bike and pedestrian bridge.
Updated route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38019355
Leader: David Cone
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Leader: anna kuo
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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How spicy do you like it? With two leaders, this local ride is designed to support climbers at different levels of fitness, ambition and/or oxygen debt. The regular version, at a humane pace, does almost 3800 cumulative feet of climbing in 38 miles, including Arlington, back side of Hillcrest, Santa Rita, Mama Bear, Happy Valley, and Toyonal. The extra-picante version does 4300 cumulative feet of climbing in 36 miles, adding North Arlington, Amend, and Lomas Cantadas. We'll regroup before the last climb to sort out who wants to ascend all the way up to the steam trains and who wants to do Toyonal-Wildcat. Rain cancels; if the weather is iffy, check here for updates or text the leaders.
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Leader: Alyssa Tennant
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
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The GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday November 2nd!!
Starting from Rockridge Bart, we’ll head up Tunnel Road to Grizzly Peak Blvd, heading down Wildcat Canyon and El Toyonal to San Pablo Dam Road, over for optional stop for coffee/pastries at Si Si's. The final climb up Pinehurst will take us to Skyline, with a fun descent down Shepard Canyon and trip on Trestle Glen winding through the hills of Oakland and down to the ride end at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.
Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.
Route details below:
2025 Century Recruitment Ride - T
If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!!
Hope to see you there!!
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Leader: Amy Weldon
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
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The GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday November 2nd!!
Starting from Rockridge Bart, the TM ride will head up Tunnel Road to Skyline and over to Redwood Road for an out and back, returning up Pinehurst (with optional stop beforehand at Si Si's). A fun descent down Shepard Canyon follows, with a trip on Trestle Glen winding through the hills of Oakland and down to the ride end at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.
Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.
Route details below:
2025 Century Recruitment Ride - TM
If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!!
Hope to see you there!!
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Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
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The GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday November 2nd!!
Starting from Rockridge Bart station, the LT ride will do a leisurely and lovely route along the Bay Trail, taking in the views up to Marina Bay with a return that ends at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.
It is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.
Route details below:
2026 Century Workers Recruitment Ride - LT
("A" return route is Return from United Beer Works to Rockridge Bart )
If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!!
Hope to see you there!!
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Start Location:
Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
Pre-registration
Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
Thank you for pre-registering, ride is on!
Join us for a Tuesday evening ride climbing South Park 2x. The pace is TM ( approximately 1.5 - 3 watts/kg body weight) but may be faster or slower at times. The ride will be in the dark so please bring good lights. This ride will be on paved roads (10.3 miles, 1,617 feet elevation gain). Rain cancels.
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.
No planned ride this week due to precipitation forecast.
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GPC Route:
Rockville to Lake Hennessey
Start Location:
Rockville Bike shop
Pre-registration
Fall tour of some wine country and Lake Hennessey
Rain could cancel, check for morning update if increase chance of rain
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095
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Leader: Drew U
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GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
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Leader: Ken Karda
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Start Location:
Brickyard Cove, Berkeley
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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, bypass the Ferry Point Tunnel, & lunch @ Little Louie's. There will be an option to ride thru the tunnel.
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See the listing for Sat Nov 1. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
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GPC Route:
ASSR - LT - Classic Larghetto
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for an LT-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website. This is a NO DROP ride through the famous Three Bears.
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Leader: Rick Patterson
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GPC Route:
ASSR - T - Classic Adagio
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for a T-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
This is a NO DROP ride with a Peets lunch stop at downtown Danville.
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GPC Route:
ASSR - TM (short) - Classic Andante
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for a TM-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
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GPC Route:
ASSR - TM (long) - Classic Allegretto through Dublin
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for a TM-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
Now that Redwood Road is open, let's ride the Classic Allegretto route. Lunch stop will be at San Ramon.
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for an M-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
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Leader: Alison Kuehner
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Mandatory pre-registration
The forecast tomorrow is sunny and warm, so dress and pack appropriately.
This route is for intrepid riders. From Monta Vista High School in Cupertino we go to Stevens Creek reservoir before climbing Redwood Gulch, a hidden gem with homes in the woods, chicken coops, and some steep (>15%) sections. We’ll then climb highway 9 and skyline, stopping for water at Castle Rock park, the high point of the Santa Cruz hills. Rolling roads along the ridge take us eventually to an epic descent down to Soquel, where we’ll stop for lunch at Surf City. We return via the iconic Mt. Charlie Road through the redwoods. Getting from Lexington reservoir to Los Gatos involves about ½ mile on the shoulder of 17 (safe and legal but noisy), then a 2-mile downhill on packed gravel. Mostly flat urban roads with bike lanes take us back to the start. Bailout option at mile 25, when one can loop back to the start for a 45-mile loop.
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Start Location:
West Dublin Pleasanton BART
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Just looking to get one ride in this week. Calaveras Reservoir, light traffic on this road, from West Dublin/Pleasanton Bart Station. Meet in Stoneridge Mall parking lot just outside Bart station around 915 or so for a 930ish start depending on Bart. Bart arrival shows 908 am. It’s out and back so you can do the full route of 50 miles, going down The Wall to Ed Levin Park or turn around before it to avoid climbing back up The Wall. For more miles and climbing you can go up Kilkare Hill in Sunol. Stops: Sunol Park for restrooms, mile 9, on the way out and Sunol Corners market which has great food, mile 41, on the way back. I've had the coconut before but mostly get the sausage. Like a little farmers market. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51416094
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Start Location:
Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
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Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.
Start Location:
El Sobrante - San Pablo Dam Rd and Castro Ranch Rd
Pre-registration
Ride leader will lead a 3 Bears loop with intervals (faster than TM). The overall pace will be TM. The ride leader will slow down after intervals to allow riders to regroup. Riders are welcome to ride their own steady pace.
Route is similar to this segment:
https://www.strava.com/segments/30474282
Meet at Castro Ranch and San Pablo Dam Road (not where segment starts above).
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART
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I'm moving the ride to Tuesday this week to avoid the potential rain. Route TBD. Headlands closes earlier now, so we probably won't be able to make it there in time after the ride. Bring bright lights and warm layers and expect steep, but hopefully not muddy, trails.
No official ride this week because no one has volunteered to lead.
Join the club's virtual monthly business meeting at 7:00 pm. Optional social time from 6:45 pm to 7:00 pm. Check your email for an announcement with the agenda and details of how to join the meeting.
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Pre-registration
Today's ride is canceled due to high probability of rain.
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.
There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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The ride is canceled on Nov. 13 due to rain! Please join us next week.
Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095
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Leader: Drew U
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GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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[RWGPS route] Kick off the weekend with a short but sweet roll by bike! </pun> Shortbread Rides are short (~10-mile) rides to bakeries one Friday a month. The ride ends at the bakery. For this Shortbread Ride, we'll visit Cheese Board Bakery. I will bring a lock to share with up to two other bikes. I plan to be at the bakery for no more than 30 minutes before heading back home. Looking to do more riding after the bakery? Ride up Spruce to Tilden Park!
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Leader: anna kuo
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This ride happened on Nov. 1, and will not happen on Nov. 15 (but go ahead and ride the route if you like!)
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Leader: Donna Ko
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Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
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RIDE CANCELLED
Weather channel says 40% chance of rain on Saturday Nov 15th.
This ride takes us to a favorite of mine: The Bear Claw Bakery in Pinole.
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Leader: Kaela Lee
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Start Location:
SF - Ferry Building Front
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No ride. Although there is no rain expected until late today, conditions can be a little dangerous, especially on the descent on Conzelman. No sun=fewer dry spots or no dry spots. We'll try again another day. Kaela and Adele
Let's beat the foot traffic along SF's Embarcadero, skirt the Presidio, and cross GGB to get to the stunning views on Conzelman Rd/Hawk Hill. After gingerly descending, we'll head into Sausalito, where we will do a bio break (fuel, water, bathroom) at Dunphy Park. Please bring fuel (bars, a sammie) for the ride. Then it's onwards via Camino Alto, Larkspur Landing along the SMART line, and RSR. Once back in the East Bay, consider splitting a veggie burrito with me at Maya Taqueria (mi 35) in Pt. Richmond. Otherwise, continue to N. Berkeley BART or home.
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Start Location:
Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
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Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
Ride canceled due to no pre-registered cyclists. Hope to see you on another ride.
Join us for a Tuesday evening ride climbing South Park 2x. The pace is TM ( approximately 1.5 - 3 watts/kg body weight) but may be faster or slower at times. The ride will be in the dark so please bring good lights. This ride will be on paved roads (10.3 miles, 1,617 feet elevation gain). Rain cancels.
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GPC Route:
Mines Road
Start Location:
Livermore - Mines Rd & Del Valle
Pre-registration
Come ride this classic. With the recent rains, the hills are starting to turn green. Cross your fingers and hope the forecast for good weather pans out. We’ll stop for lunch and turn around at the junction with Del Puerto Canyon Road. Unfortunately, the Junction Café won’t be open. Bring your lunch. Water is generally available at the fire station near the junction. Bring as much as you can carry, just in case.
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GPC Route:
Miller Creek to Marshall
Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
Although the overnight rain might end just in time, there is still a good chance of scattered showers in the morning, so this ride is cancelled.
CAUTION: The weather looks a little iffy with rain overnight Wednesday. Check back here for possible cancellation.
From our Marinwood start, we will ride to Nicasio, then past the Cheese Factory, Hicks Valley, and over the Marshall Wall to Hwy 1 along Tomales Bay. Lunch in Pt. Reyes Station before completing the loop.
Shorten the ride to about 42 miles by starting in Nicasio. We should pass through there about 10:20 or so.
Please pre-register if you can. There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. We'll start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready. If you arrive after the meeting time you may have to chase. You can probably catch us in Nicasio, where we will have a short regroup.
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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The ride tonight is on! Let's hope it doesn't rain!
Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095
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Leader: Drew U
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GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
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Start Location:
Milpitas BART
Pre-registration
Pace for the Hamilton climb from Alum Rock is about 2h20m.
We will ride up Mt. Hamilton, down the backside, along Mines Rd to Dublin / Pleasanton BART. Planned stops at Mt. Hamilton summit (has Vending machine), lunch at The Junction café (San Antonio Valley / Mines Rd) - bring or buy food, and Ernie Rodrigues Softball fields in Livermore (mile 72). Start timed for orange line BART arrival.
This should not be your first long ride - the terrain is remote without cell service. Sunrise/sunset around 7am/5pm. Goal is to get to BART 4-4:30pm with a little slack before dark to allow for any issues. Consequently, time at lunch will be limited. This will be a strong-TM effort ride due to the amount of distance and elevation. Bring two water bottles, all the calories you'll need to get you over 43 miles and 5700 feet before lunch, and maybe a windbreaker plus lights.
Route sheet at RideWithGPS.
This is my first time leading a GPC ride but I’ve led many rides outside the club. Looking for to leading and hoping the weather cooperates.
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Leader: Nancy Oh
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GPC Route:
Lunch at Blackhawk Plaza
Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration
Leisurely paced ride to Draeger's Market in Blackhawk Plaza.
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Leader: Cree T. Cobb
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GPC Route:
Morgan Territory from Heather Farm
Start Location:
Walnut Creek - Heather Farm
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Join Cree and Charley for this pre-Thanksgiving ride. Who cares if you did it on the Wednesday ride a few weeks ago? The hills are much greener now. We'll stop in Clayton for a quick break, have lunch at the top of Morgan Territory (bring your own), and grab coffee and a snack at Draeger's in Danville on the way home. Weather looks dry but cool. Bring a jacket or warmers for the descent after lunch. Plenty of parking at Heather Farm. Your low carbon option? Take BART to Pleasant Hill. Then ride an easy 1.7 miles to the starting point.
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Start Location:
Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
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Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
Ride canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Thank you,
Join us for a Tuesday evening ride climbing South Park 2x. The pace is TM ( approximately 1.5 - 3 watts/kg body weight) but may be faster or slower at times. The ride will be in the dark so please bring good lights. This ride will be on paved roads (10.3 miles, 1,617 feet elevation gain). Rain cancels.
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GPC Route:
Nicasio to Marshall
Start Location:
Nicasio
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
This is our classic Marshall Wall ride (in the usual counter-clockwise direction) from Nicasio past the Cheese Factory and over the Marshall Wall. Lunch at Marshall Store is an option if you brought your own sandwich otherwise you may want to continue on to Point Reyes Station for lunch.
Please preregister. (If you're planning to start from Miller Creek Rd., please let us know).
Here's the RidewithGPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29637906
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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Since Thanksgiving is on Thursday this week, we're moving the Thursday evening South Park ride to Wednesday Nov. 26... please join us! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two or three times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain.
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART
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Weather is looking good, ride is still on this week. An update route will be posted this evening or the following morning. New route is this: https://www.strava.com/routes/3428636229403587784 bring good lights and warm layers. Parts will be steep and rocky.
The classic route RWGPS, but with the start moved to El Cerrito Plaza. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections are up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark. I'm hoping mud shouldn't be too bad with over a week to dry out, but I will make changes in case of rain. 35mm+ tires recommended.
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GPC Route:
Mount Tam short loop
Start Location:
Piper Park
Pre-registration
For this special Thanksgiving edition we will ride a short but hilly route around Mt Tam with an optional up-and-back to the summit. Everything will be closed so bring snacks. Water and restrooms at the start and also at the Fairfax police station (mile 6). Regroup at Alpine Dam (mile 14). At Rock Springs (mile 20) you can save 6 miles by choosing to skip the summit. Return to Mill Valley by Panoramic and Sequoia Valley Rd, then over Camino Alto back to Larkspur. Finish using the Larkspur path back to Piper Park.
Please arrive at the park by the meeting time. We'll start as soon as everyone who arrived by the meeting time is ready. There are lots of turns in the first six miles so we will stick close together for that part.
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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This ride is canceled for Thanksgiving. We're riding on Wed. 11/26 instead. See 11/26 ride listing above. Please join us on Wed!
Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095
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Leader: Drew U
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GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
GPC Route:
Miller Creek to Marshall
Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
The return of a former tradition-- the post-Thanksgiving turkey burn ride. Carb up with that second piece of pie to get you up and over the Big Rock, Cheese Factory and Marshall Wall climbs. Late lunch/snacks/refuel stop in Pt Reyes Station. Leader will ride a slower-side TM pace, but all paces comfortable following a cue sheet are welcome - download the route to your chosen device. Bring plenty of water and your windbreaker or other weather-appropriate clothing. Optional start in Nicasio (see routeID 28) takes off 20 miles. 30% or greater chance of rain cancels - check the website the day before if the forecast is iffy. Pre-registration appreciated.
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Updated route with ridewithGPS https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53414137
Join me in exploring the trails of Pacifica! Weather should be nice and similar to Berkeley. It may even be sunny. This is very scenic, and largely on car-free paths.
The main part of this ride is Montara Mountain. While it is not fully paved, it is generally doable on w road bike. Gravel bikes will be more comfortable though. Pace will be conversational-I’m treating it as a recovery ride. There are w couple of steep sections but shouldn’t be anything too crazy.
Please sign up if you’re planning on coming. May delay or cancel if there are no commitments by 9 AM Saturday. See general route here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3425524625822123486
Start at San Bruno BART. if BART is on time, the red line gets there at 10:15 AM and 10:35 AM
This includes additional trails that require wider tires. However, there are road-friendly alternatives
Lunch stop at Taco Bell Cantina on the beach
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Leader: Amy Weldon
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Start Location:
Walnut Creek - Heather Farm
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No better way to wake up after the Thanksgiving Holiday than with some shots of espresso and a fun loop up to the junction.
The ride starts in Heather Farms (an easy 1.7 mile ride from Pleasant Hill BART). We will do a nice stroll down the Iron Horse Trail to warm up before we move on to South Broadway and cut onto Danville Blvd. We will ride down to our first regroup at Mile 9 at Peet's in Danville. From there we will ride up Diablo Blvd before moving over to Alameda Diablo and connecting through the secret path onto South Gate Rd.
We will ride up to the Junction (Mile 19), regroup, get some water, use the restrooms, and then ride down North Gate Rd. We will ride down back towards the start with a quick detour at Koin Coffee before meandering back to Heather Farms
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Leader: Kaela Lee
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GPC Route:
Hennessey - Berryessa Loop
Start Location:
St Helena - Lake Hennessey boat launch
Pre-registration
Join Kaela Lee and me Sunday for the beautiful Lakes Hennessey / Berryessa Loop. We’ll start at Lake Hennessey boat launch. Meet at 10:00. Roll at 10:15. We’ll stop for lunch along Lake Berryessa and, in the afternoon, at the Pope Valley store.
We can park along the road near the boat launch in our usual spot. Unfortunately, the boat launch, its restrooms, and all of Lake Hennessey are closed to prevent possible golden mussel infestation. See https://www.cityofnapa.org/580/Lake-Hennessey-Boating-Fishing
I’ll be leaving from Montclair and have room for two additional cyclists and their bikes. Acoustic bikes only, please. I have a roof rack.
| November 2025 Ride Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Weekend | Total |
| 29 | 22 | 51 |