WED FEB 1 5!/0/30 Wed Ride - Deb's Diversions 
Leader: Melissa Jacobson     (925) 788-6825
Leader: Jackie Arnett     (510) 919-3532
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Heather Farm to Diablo Summit and back
Start Location: Walnut Creek - Heather Farm
Mandatory pre-registration

Join us for an out and back ride up and down Mt. Diablo from the north gate. Everyone is welcome; enjoy a climb to the Junction, Juniper, the iconic 3,000 elevation sign or, to the (chilly) tippy-top! Either way, last stop at Peets Coffee in Ignacio Plaza shopping center.

And, oh! wear your double woolies! :)

Route 302

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41899774

You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information or contact Mark Sapiro at (415) 388-8910.

WED FEB 1 5!/TM/21 Wednesday Night Tilden 
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith     (415) 212-8451    text
Meet at 5:10 pm for a 5:15 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration

This ride is based off the Tuesday mixed terrain ride from last season with a few modifications to avoid the worst of the mud. Expect there to still be some mud, but as of this past weekend the trails I have chosen were all Rideable. Bigger tires will do better. We are taking lower big springs rather than quary for better water drainage, so expect some short rocky descents. Also note the start is moved to El Cerrito Plaza Bart by the greenway. Make sure to bring lights bright enough to see by as we will be riding in the dark on unlit trails for most of the ride. I upped the pace to TM because I want to keep the group close together and avoid long regroups.
RWGPS link

THU FEB 2 3/TM,M/66 Duros West - Rockville to Winters 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Rockville Winters loop
Start Location: Rockville Bike shop
Pre-registration

We will ride a 66 mile loop up Pleasants Valley to Winters for lunch, then back via Lake Berryessa and Wooden Valley. All the climbing is bunched in the second half of the ride.

From the south, take Hwy 80 and take the Suisun Valley/Pittman Rd exit. From Oakland or east of the hills Hwy 680 to Hwy 80 is probably faster. Go left on Suisun Valley Rd. After about 1.7 mi go left on Rockville Rd. The bike store is on the left. Park all the way in the rear of the lot, not in front of any of the stores.

There is often 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.

THU FEB 2 5!/TM/16.5 Thursday Evening South Park repeats (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: Mark Bauer     (510) 508-3546
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

(Note that Mark Bauer is the new co-leader for this ride!) Please join us for a weekly Thursday evening 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 to the top of South Park once or twice (e.g. we’ll climb S. Park, descend and climb again if the mood strikes us). South Park is closed to cars, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete 2 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/41240468

THU FEB 2 5/0/17 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Leader: Drew U     (510) 290-0615    text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

SAT FEB 4 2!/T/34 Point San Pablo -  
Leader: Phil Morton     (510) 847-7651    text
Leader: David Madson     (415) 722-5885    text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start   Rain Date: Sun Feb 19
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

Join us at 9:45 at North Berkeley, for a jaunt through North Berkeley and over the Arlington to Point Richmond, and on to Point San Pablo to see the latest food offering. Return via the Bay Trail. Route.

Any ? Call Phil (510-847-7651) or David (415) 722-5885

WED FEB 8 1/LT to TM/46 or 27 Wed Ride - Deb's Diversions: Delta Birding 
Leader: Phil Morton     (510) 847-7651    text
Leader: Pat Greene     (415) 481-5469    text
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Delta Birding
Start Location: Isleton Main Street
Pre-registration

There is a public parking lot at the ride start in Isleton with a public restroom nearby. Lunch is on the deck at the Cosumnes River Preserve visitor center. Bring lunch or buy at the Subway located just after crossing under Interstate 5 at Thorton Rd near the Chevron station. Historic Locke and Mel's Mocha & Ice Cream at Walnut Grove are worthwhile side adventures, but the main seasonal attraction is the birds: Sand Hill Cranes, and large numbers of geese and other waterbirds--bring binoculars for best viewing. Major birding sites include Staten Island Rd, the marsh across from the Cosumnes Visitor Center, and Desmond/Bruceville Roads. Dress for a chillier ride start than the Bay Area (and for standing around looking at birds), but expect similar temps later (58-60). It is rarely wind free in the Delta, but forecasts are for 8-10 mph or less.

In order to maximize birding time, Pat will start near the beginning of Staten Island road, where there is a parking lot and seasonal portapotty. If you want to start at this site, please register for the ride, and e-mail Pat. All riders please register ahead of time. Cell phone service may be sketchy out there for some of us.

WED FEB 8 Meeting Virtual Club Meeting (repeats monthly) 
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.

THU FEB 9 3/TM,M/78 Duros West - Tomales the long way 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Miller Creek to Tomales (long version)
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration

From Marinwood to Tomales via Nicasio and Chileno Valley, return via Hwy 1. This longer version of the ride comes into Tomales from the back side using Alexander, Fallon Two Rock, and Middle Roads.

There are some shorter options. You can start your ride in Nicasio to save 20 miles for the day. We should pass through there around 10:15. Also, if you are having trouble keeping up, you can skip the turn onto Alexander and ride straight into Tomales for the lunch stop. That saves about 4 miles. Please review the map ahead of time and be prepared to navigate this change on your own if you think you might want to do it.

There is often 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 at our regroup in Nicasio.

THU FEB 9 5!/TM/16.5 Thursday Evening South Park repeats (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: Mark Bauer     (510) 508-3546
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

(Note that Mark Bauer is the new co-leader for this ride!) Please join us for a weekly Thursday evening 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 to the top of South Park once or twice (e.g. we’ll climb S. Park, descend and climb again if the mood strikes us). South Park is closed to cars, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete 2 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/41240468

THU FEB 9 5/0/17 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
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

FRI FEB 10 1/T/35 Bay Trail / E-ville / Point Richmond 
Leader: Arleen Sakamoto  
Leader: Kenneth Karda   (510) 530-8389
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Berkeley - Aquatic Park Playground
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, Ferry Point Tunnel, & lunch @ Little Louie's. There will be an option to bypass the tunnel.

SAT FEB 11 4/LT/23 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - LT pace 
Leader: Bill Sherer     (201) 983-8833    text
Leader: Jim O'Melia     (925) 262-3882
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

Ride the Three Bears with LT pace! 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.

SAT FEB 11 4/T/49 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - T pace 
Leader: David Cone     (510) 684-3874
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - T - Martinez
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration

Ride through Martinez with T pace! 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.

SAT FEB 11 4/TM/34 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - TM pace (short) 
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

Ride the classic Andante route with TM pace! 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.

SAT FEB 11 4/TM/61 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - TM pace (long) 
Leader: Thomas Dunscombe     (510) 385-5859    text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (long) - Two Bridges
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration

Ride the Two Bridges route with TM pace! 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.

SAT FEB 11 3/M/85 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - M pace 
Leader: Naor Deleanu     (650) 533-2014
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - M - Rockville
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration

Ride to Rockville with M pace! 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.

SAT FEB 11 1/LT/15 Alameda Creek Coyote Hills--Bike and Bird 
Leader: Pat Greene     (415) 481-5469    text
Leader: Chris Witt     (510) 548-5790
Meet at 10:00 am
Start Location: Union City BART

We will ride along Alameda Creek to Coyote Hills looking for waterbirds, raptors and passerines. This ride is co-listed with the Golden Gate Audubon Society with Cathy Bleier, csbleier@sbcglobal.net, as co-leader. Required registration is on the GGAS website where you will also find detailed information about the ride. Acceptance of the GGAS waiver means you also accept the GPC waiver. Registration opens on Jan 28 at 9:30 am and closes on Feb 9, or when the limit of 8 riders is reached.

SUN FEB 12 3/M/110 Cotati - St. Helena Loop 
Leader: Arnim Polster     (415) 271-3440    text
Meet at 8:15 am for a 8:30 am start
Mandatory pre-registration

I have found the perfect lunch stop in St Helena - Erosion brewery, billing itself as a "brewpub and ice cream shop".
https://erosion.buzz/

Optional additional refreshment stops as needed, TBD
Here's the route, with lunch stop in St. Helena at mile 47.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41973009

Super Bowl Sunday promises diminished traffic on the few segments of this route where that might otherwise be a factor (Silverado Trail, traversing Healdsburg)

Leaving from 5523 Henning Road, near Hwy 116/Stony Point Road.
Plenty of parking available, and facilities before/after the ride
Cool in the morning but warm in the afternoon, so layer appropriately.
And given the length of the ride, bring lights just in case

SUN FEB 12 3!/T/47 Another "bird" ride: Hawk Hill before the Superb Owl 🕊️ 🦅🦆🦜🦢🐓🦃🦉🦩 
Leader: Xiao Hui Tai     (412) 557-2835
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili     (661) 343-5737    text
Meet at 8:50 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
Pre-registration

[RWGPS route] With two birding rides this week, how about another bird-related one? Let's cross the RSR bridge, ride up Hawk Hill for a group photo, and have a sunny, 61F al fresco (park) lunch? Solid T pace and short regroups to keep us together, all with the goal of finishing by 2:30pm, in time to catch the Superb Owl and root for another bird, the Philadelphia Eagles! 🦅

Porta potty at the top of Hawk Hill (Mile 22), deli sandwich lunch in Sausalito (Mile 30). Faster riders are welcome but must either respect the T pace or do their own ride. Slower riders must be prepared to self-navigate.

SUN FEB 12 4/TM/61 Two Bridges Make Up Ride 
Leader: Jessica Jensen     (510) 508-6389    text
Leader: Terri Bimes     (510) 697-1400
Leader: Daniel Fritz     (510) 735-7123    text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (long) - Two Bridges
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration

Sad that ASSR got cancelled? Sunday has a much better forecast so come join us for a make up ride of the classic Two Bridges loop!

We’ll decide as a group whether to stop in either Benicia or Martinez for lunch. Bring water and snacks. This is a moderate TM pace but self-sufficient faster and slower groups may (and most likely will) form.

See you tomorrow!

WED FEB 15 3/T/38 Wed Ride - Deb's Diversions 
Leader: Debbie Miskell     (415) 488-7300    text
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Bear Valley to Drakes Beach
Start Location: Point Reyes Bear Valley Visitor Center
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.

We will ride from Bear Valley out to Drakes Beach and back for elephant seal sighting at the beach. We will ride out via Bear Valley Road and Sir Francis Drake with possible short detour to North Beach on the return. Distance is about 34 miles and moderately hilly. You can bring lunch or buy lunch at the deli in Inverness Park. We will have lunch at Drakes Beach where there will be docents for viewing of elephant seals. Dress in layers as it may be cool near the water.

THU FEB 16 5/TM/48 Duros West - Larkspur to Mt Tam  
Leader: Thomas Dunscombe     (510) 385-5859    text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: Piper Park
Pre-registration

Epic weather app indicates it'll be a cool day with a slight breeze so .... a good day to climb. We'll start at Piper Park in Larkspur, ride to Fairfax and head up BoFax to Alpine Lake and Ridgecrest to the top of Tam. We'll have lunch in Stinson Beach and finish up by riding south to Muir beach and turn left on Frank Valley for a short climb over to Mill Valley and back to Larkspur.

The link to this 48 mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42004860

If the group decides we can add a loop around Tiberon https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42004904

There is often 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.

THU FEB 16 5!/TM/16.5 Thursday Evening South Park repeats (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: Mark Bauer     (510) 508-3546
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

(Note that Mark Bauer is the new co-leader for this ride!) Please join us for a weekly Thursday evening 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 to the top of South Park once or twice (e.g. we’ll climb S. Park, descend and climb again if the mood strikes us). South Park is closed to cars, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete 2 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/41240468

THU FEB 16 5/0/17 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
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

SAT FEB 18 5/M/30 Dirty Adventure Choo-Choo 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Meet at 8:00 am for a 8:15 am start
Start Location: Mill Valley Middle School
Pre-registration

Reprise of last years ride we did for the June Adventure series. Route on Strava is here

Basically we ascend Old Railroad Grade to the West Point Inn and then we ascend from east peak to west peak. We then descend Rock Spring to Lake Lagunitas before returning to Mill Valley.

Majority of riders will be on gravel bikes. I'll personally be riding my hardtail MTB.

SAT FEB 18 4/T/58 Alpine Dam - Mt Tam Summit 
Leader: Siu Mak     (510) 229-0090    text
Leader: Hong-Kit Wong     (917) 660-0229
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
Pre-registration

Head up Mount Tamalpais through Alpine Dam and Seven Sisters! The leaders will ride at T pace and regroup often. Check the Route for regroup locations. Lunch will be at Marin Country Mart (Starbucks / El Huarache Loco / Rustic Bakery) but may be a little late (1:30pm or so).

SAT FEB 18 4/T/44 ASSR 2nd try: T- Martinez 
Leader: David Cone     (510) 684-3874
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:31 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - T - Martinez
Start Location: Wildcat & SPDR
Pre-registration

A second attempt at the recently rained-out ASSR T-pace ride, except that this ride WILL NOT start at BART. Leader will leave Spruce/Grizzly at 9:10 AM, and the official ride start is Wildcat/SPDR at 9:30ish. If you are starting at SPDR, please pre-register or text me that you are coming. Pace guaranteed T-friendly, but faster riders welcome.
We start at mile 2.4 of this route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40261713

SUN FEB 19 2!/T/34 [Rain Date] Point San Pablo -  
Leader: Phil Morton     (510) 847-7651    text
Leader: David Madson     (415) 722-5885    text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Pre-registration
See the listing for Sat Feb 4. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.

SUN FEB 19 2/T/41 Third Sunday Ride: Paradise Loop from Richmond BART 
Leader: Liz Kroboth     (703) 338-4897    text
Leader: Anne Gulley     (707) 330-5933
Meet at 9:55 am
Start Location: Richmond BART
Pre-registration

Adele is out of town, so we'll be subbing this month! We'll meet up at Richmond BART, ride Paradise Loop and return via Camino Alto. Coffee/bakery stop in Tiburon TBD. RWGPS link here.

Note: The 9:55am meet-up is timed with the BART train scheduled to arrive at 9:51am. We'll roll as close to 10am as possible.

MON FEB 20 2/TM/53 President's Day in the Wine Country -- the Wine Country Loop 
Leader: Stephanie Clarke     (510) 423-1873
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Sonoma Wine Country Loop CCW
Start Location: Esposti Park, WIndsor
Pre-registration

Celebrate President's Day with a great ride through the Sonoma County wine country. This is the revamped route that the Wednesday riders (remember: Wednesday riders have all the fun) use following the demise of the Jimtown Store. Instead of starting and ending in Healdsburg, we now start in Windsor and work our way to Healdsburg for lunch on the town green. Route details: Head east on Shiloh Road, take Faught Rd to Chalk Hill. Skip Jimtown and head into Geyserville. Take Canyon Rd to Dry Creek, and Yoakim Bridge. West Dry Creek and Westside into Healdsburg. Back out on Westside and Wohler Bridge to return with Mark West Station Road. Start at Esposti Park has bathrooms and plenty of parking. Bring your bike in good condition, lunch or money to buy in Healdsburg, and hopefully your sunscreen as we start to enjoy more sunshine. Solid TM pace, but faster or slower riders are all welcome if you are comfortable navigating on your own. Download the route to your preferred device or print your own cue sheet -- leader will not have them available at the start. 20% or greater chance of rain will cancel -- contact leader by 8:30 that morning (text is best) if you are in doubt, and of course check this website for future updates. Pre-registration is appreciated. Let's ride!

WED FEB 22 0/0/36 Wed Ride - Deb's Diversions 
Leader: Melissa Jacobson     (925) 788-6825
Leader: Jackie Arnett     (510) 919-3532
Meet at 10:00 am
Start Location: Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
Mandatory pre-registration

Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes.

Join us for a loop around China Camp State Park.
Everyone is welcome!
Start at Miller Knox Park, cross the Richmond San Rafael Bridge, loop around China Camp, through San Rafael and stop at the Larkspur Rustic Bakery/ Marin Mart for lunch before heading back (& 1 surprise stop) across the RSR bridge.
Meet at 10:00 a.m. roll at 10:15
Rain cancels (keep your fingers crossed and wear woolies!)
Be sure to register as a kindness to your fearless leaders! :)

RWGPS: Miller Knox to China Camp 2023
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42057342

WED FEB 22 5/TM/21 Wednesday Night Tilden 
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith     (415) 212-8451    text
Meet at 5:10 pm for a 5:15 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration

RWGPS route
This ride is based off the Tuesday mixed terrain ride from last season with a few modifications to avoid the worst of the mud. Expect there to still be some mud, but as of this past weekend the trails I have chosen were all Rideable. Bigger tires will do better. Note the start is moved to El Cerrito Plaza Bart by the greenway. Make sure to bring lights bright enough to see by as we will be riding in the dark on unlit trails for most of the ride. I upped the pace to TM because I want to keep the group close together and avoid long regroups, but should be similar to regular Tuesday ride in terms of pace.

THU FEB 23 3/TM,M/60-80 Duros West 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am

This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.

There is often 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.

THU FEB 23 5!/TM/16.5 Thursday Evening South Park repeats (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: Mark Bauer     (510) 508-3546
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

(Note that Mark Bauer is the new co-leader for this ride!) Please join us for a weekly Thursday evening 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 to the top of South Park once or twice (e.g. we’ll climb S. Park, descend and climb again if the mood strikes us). South Park is closed to cars, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete 2 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/41240468

THU FEB 23 5/0/17 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
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

SAT FEB 25 3/TM/80 or 92 Lunch in Livermore 
Leader: Mark Abrahams     (510) 524-1294
Meet at 8:30 am
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.

Ride through the springtime-green East Bay countryside on a flat-and-rollery route to downtown Livermore where we will eat lunch. Optional 2nd food/drink stop on the return. For the 92 mile version, be at Spruce and Grizzly in Berkeley, ready to ride, by 08:30 sharp. For the 80 mile version, meet us on the Camino Pablo southbound byway at the "To Ardilla Rd" intersection, here: www.grizz.org/rides/starts.php?id=171. Be there, ready to ride, by 09:05. Easy street parking is available at both locations. The Camino Pablo location is a short ride north from Orinda Bart. If you take Bart, be on the eastbound train that arrives at Orinda at 08:54.

Here is the route: ridewithgps.com/routes/38639175. No paper cue sheets provided; please load or print your own. Note: the ridewithgps route is subject to minor revisions until early Friday evening, so don't load or print until then.

We expect it to be a pretty solid TM pace.

Preregistration is much appreciated.

Forecast for Saturday is currently sunny but cool (dress warmly!). Update, 6pm Friday: Forecast is not so good as before. Possible showers in the morning. Check for further updates in the morning. If rain dictates, we will delay the ride start and shorten the route. For info, pre-register or email me.