Ride Schedule for September 2022
Leader: Thomas Dunscombe (510) 385-5859 text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Calaveras and Sierra
Start Location: West Dublin Pleasanton BART
Pre-registration
The route listed above will be modified to: West Dublin/Pleasanton BA to Calaveras and back
I'll park in the Stoneridge Mall lot.
This route descends Sierra (as opposed to climbing) to get to our usual lunch spot. The first half of the ride will be comfortable but the Epic Weather App says temps will climb to mid-80s on the ride home, so bring your large water bottles for the ride back up Calaveras.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Note earlier start time starting on Sept. 1. We'll meet at 5:20 pm, ready to roll at 5:30 pm.
Please join us for this weekly Thursday evening ride. A fun, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Please bring lights for the return trip.
Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471
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: Liz Kroboth (703) 338-4897 text
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please note: Due earlier sunset, we will be meeting and rolling out earlier than is listed above. Meet up time is 5:20 and roll out at 5:30.
We hope you will join us for a chill T-pace version of the traditional Thursday evening road ride! We'll go up Spruce to Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then turn right to head down Shepherd's Canyon and ride back through Montclair and via the Lake Temescal bike path. Lights and a jacket are recommended.
The route does include a steep (13%) 2-block section toward the end, but it's easy to avoid if anyone prefers.
Leader: Steven Payne (510) 995-6327 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
Start Location: Richard C Trudeau Conference Center
Pre-registration
Here is the RidewithGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40807814
M-pace ride from Trudeau along the southern end of Skyline Blvd, drop down Golf Links Rd and cut through the Oakland Zoo before passing through Castro Valley to ride up to the peak of Palomares Road. Return via Redwood Road.
Regroups will be brief with the intention of being back by lunchtime.
Leader: Stephen Chan
Meet at 8:30 am for a 8:30 am start
Mandatory pre-registration with max 5 riders
Come join for a challenging, all-day mixed terrain ride through the peninsula this Saturday (Labor Day weekend).
This route is inspired by a post (SF Peninsula Traverse) on Bikepacking.com. But rather than carry overnight gear, I've always wanted to do this as a long day ride. I've made a few modifications to trim that route to a single day effort. This is a beautiful route that visits many different ecotones (redwoods, beach, coastal chaparral, oak woodlands, urban jungle). It also samples a number of park in the Mid Peninsula Open Space District.
Route profile is 100 miles with 11k ft of climbing. Nearly half of the route is unpaved. Wide tires are strongly encouraged. A mountain bike probably would probably do well. Dirt sections include some singletrack. I expect this to take all day, maybe 11+ hours? Lights might not be a terrible idea. Pace listing (TM) is more representative of the effort rather than moving speed. This is will be an all day pace, I'm planning a consistent steady effort.
Route is below: (subject to some minor changes). There are a number of bailout spots and a few places to cut out dirt if conditions dictate (heat, fatigue, etc).
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40730004
This is not a no-drop ride, sorry. I'll do my best to keep a cohesive group. Come prepared (navigation, food, water, tools, spares, etc). If you have questions, contact me.
Weather: High pressure system is forecast with unseasonably warm conditions for Saturday. Expect high temperatures to exceed 90F.
Water/Food: Planned water stops: Half Moon Bay park (mi 25), store (mi 50), firestation (mi 66.5), trailhead (mi 84.7). Food/snacks at the market at mile 50 (La Honda/Skyline). I will also grab a meal before jumping on BART.
E-bikes are prohibited in the Mid Peninsula Open Space District.
BART is celebrating 50 years of service in September so fares are half price! Accordingly, this route is BART-2-BART. San Bruno to Berryessa stations. Masks are currently required on BART. I plan to catch the 7:34am train (car 2) from Rockridge (arriving San Bruno 8:24). Ride will leave from San Bruno BART at 08:30.
As always, email if you have questions. Thanks!
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: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
There is a popular farmers market at Marin Country Mart every Saturday morning, so let's ride our bikes over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, and enjoy a warm croissant and a cup of hot cocoa. Bring cash or credit card. New riders welcome!
Leader: James Scott (510) 847-3948 text
Leader: Sam Chiang (408) 605-0581 text
Leader: Harshdeep Walia (508) 740-9378
Leader: Barbara McQuinn (510) 915-2287 text
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Novice Ride #5: Franklin Canyon & Carquinez Shoreline
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Meet 10:00 am at east side of Pleasant Hill BART. Ride through Pleasant Hill and out Franklin Canyon with longer but gentle hills. A fabulous descent into Crockett, followed by great views of Carquinez Strait from a multi-use path on the return. One spot is frequently foggy/cold, so carry an extra layer (jacket). Bring lunch or $ to buy.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Meet at 8:00 am
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Ride in the morning cool -- finish early to beat the heat and have the rest of your holiday for other fun. Meet 8:00am at Spruce and Grizzly for a prompt 8:05am start. It's a One-Bear loop because after Mama Bear, we'll climb Happy Valley instead of Papa Bear and that way climb in shade not sun. But nearly the same distance and climbing as the regular Bears Loop. Route is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40823276. Pre-registration is appreciated.
Leader: Jessica Jensen (510) 508-6389 text
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Meet at 8:15 am for a 8:30 am start
GPC Route: Miller Creek to Marshall
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
Let’s ride our bikes on Labor Day! Come join us as we try to beat the heat by riding on the coast and enjoying buffalo soft serve at the market in Pt Reyes Station!
Leaders ride at a steady TM pace. Please come prepared with snacks, water, and the route - we’ll do our best to not drop anyone with strategic regroups, but we also expect a level of self-sufficiency for a ride of this distance/caliber.
From Miller Creek and Lucas Valley via Nicasio and the Cheese Factory to Marshall and Point Reyes Station and back.
Riders can also cut off 20 total miles by starting in Nicasio instead of Marinwood. We should be rolling through there around 9:15AM. Be ready to roll at 9:15 if you are starting at Nicasio, and please let us know your plans as well so we can keep an eye out for you.
Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8769290
Hope to see you there!
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith (510) 684-2840
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration
[RideWithGPS route] Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. We recommend tires wider than 32mm and gearing easier than 1:1. While this is T-pace ride, there are some steep and rocky climbs. Bright lights just in case. Riders are welcome to peel off at any point to get in more riding or head on home. If you are on the fence, here are some pictures for inspiration: [1][2][3] E-bikes are not allowed on this route's trails.
Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We have a hard roll time of 5:35pm. Because they can't pre-register online, non-members are encouraged to contact the leaders in advance.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
This is the classic Tuesday night workout & skills ride, M-pace. Please read the ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. Bring your high energy, your high attention to safety, and your best bike handling and pack riding skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is encouraged and closes at 4:30pm. No flashing lights please. No e-bikes please. Rain or bad AQI cancels. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.
Leader: Christopher Lee (510) 773-0551
Leader: Ted Ognibene
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
GPC Tuesday 'Brisk' group. Focused high intensity ride with attention to safety and pack riding skills. Route starts top of Spruce / Grizzly Peak heading South along ridge to top of Tunnel Rd (6:00ish arrival), then heads out for classic counter clock-wise Pinehurst Loop (out Skyline / Redwood / Pinehurst returning to Skyline.) Note, official ride ends for leaders at Grizzly Peak Blvd / Claremont Ave, but traditionally has returned to start of ride at fountain. Ride re-groups for short wait at several stops on the route. Please no E-Bikes. Rain or AQI cancels. Email Chris for questions.
Leader: Pat Greene (415) 481-5469 text
Leader: Chris Witt
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
GPC Route: Bear Valley to Drakes Beach
Start Location: Point Reyes Bear Valley Visitor Center
Pre-registration
Wednesday looks like the coolest day this week, but still hot most places. Let's do the coolest ride we can find, Bear Valley to Drake's Beach, and let's meet at 9:45 for a 10 AM departure. The route in the GPC library has diversions to North Beach and Pt Reyes Station (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37421990). Skipping both of these extensions makes a 34 mile straight out and back with ~1900' of climbing. My birthday is 9/5, and this is my birthday ride. Because I have had soo many birthdays, we don't want bonus miles, especially in the expected heat, so we plan to skip the extension to the Bovine (~2.5 mi round trip), although if we could get there by 1:30 (which we usually can't), it would be the best birthday party venue. Instead we hope to stop at the Inverness Park Market to forage for goodies. I hope at least some of you will join us there.
Please give me the birthday present of registering online in advance. thank you.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Nicasio to Pt Reyes Lighthouse
Start Location: Nicasio
Pre-registration
Take refuge from the heat forecast with this classic Marin ride on nice pavement. It's never hot at the lighthouse! We'll make a stop in Inverness Park to pick up lunch, then carry it out to the lighthouse. On the return trip we will stop in Pt. Reyes Station.
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.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please join us for this weekly Thursday evening ride. A fun, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Please bring lights for the return trip.
Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471
Leader: David Cone (510) 684-3874
Leader: Liz Kroboth (703) 338-4897 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
We hope you will join us for a chill T-pace version of the traditional Thursday evening road ride! We'll go up Spruce to Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then turn right to head down Shepherd Canyon and ride back through Montclair and via the Lake Temescal bike path. BRING LIGHTS. A jacket is recommended.
The route does include a steep (13%) 2-block section toward the end, but it's easy to avoid if anyone prefers.
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 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - LT - Pinehurst Hairpin
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
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 listing and pre-registration is for the LT-pace group. New route!
Leader: Siu Mak (510) 229-0090 text
Leader: Richard Zapien (415) 260-2334 text
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
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 listing and pre-registration is for the T-pace group. New route!
Leader: David Cone (510) 684-3874
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (short) - Grizz and Donald Drive CCW
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
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 listing and pre-registration is for the TM-pace group doing the shorter route. New route!
Leader: David Madson (415) 722-5885 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
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 listing and pre-registration is for the TM-pace group doing the longer route. New route!
Leader: Ted Ognibene (510) 914-1065 text
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
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 listing and pre-registration is for the M-pace group, which does the route to Rockville this month.
Leader: Daniel Stoops (206) 383-0904 text
Leader: James Scott (510) 847-3948 text
Leader: Sam Chiang (408) 605-0581 text
Leader: Tony Saracino (313) 718-2264 text
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Novice Ride #6: Central Marin Redwoods and Pastries
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
Tour the redwoods of central Marin county through Nicasio and have lunch at the Bovine Bakery on Highway 1. Return through Olema back to Nicasio and Lucas Valley. The 24-mile ride joins the 44 mile ride in Nicasio and loops back to Nicasio. There are hills, but we will ride them gently. Bring lunch or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious contact a ride leader.
— For the 44 mile ride, meet 10:00 a.m. across from the Marinwood Community Center: exit Hwy 101 at the Lucas Valley exit just north of San Rafael and head West on Lucas Valley Road. Make a right turn at Miller Creek Rd. and park on the street across from the community center.
— For the 24 mile ride, meet at 11:00 a.m. in Nicasio for an 11:15 departure. From Hwy 101, take the Lucas Valley Rd/Smith Ranch Rd Exit. Go 10 miles west to Nicasio Valley Road. Turn right and go 0.3 mile to a parking area with convenience store. You will pass the 44-mile bicycle riders on Lucas Valley, so please take extra care.
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith (415) 212-8451 text
Meet at 10:00 am
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
Ride With GPS Route
I'm trying out some new variants of rides I've done, so consider this to be a bit experimental. Strava estimates ~3.8k feet of elevation gain, much of that on dirt. 35cm+ tires recommend. While this route was designed with a gravel bike in mind, some sections I haven't tested so there could be a few short tricky parts.
There is no lunch stop, so bring your own food. There will be a few places to get water, but bringing two water bottles is recommended. E-Bikes are not permitted on East Bay Regional Parks trails.
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith (510) 684-2840
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration
[RideWithGPS route] Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. We recommend tires wider than 32mm and gearing easier than 1:1. While this is T-pace ride, there are some steep and rocky climbs. Bright lights just in case. Riders are welcome to peel off at any point to get in more riding or head on home. If you are on the fence, here are some pictures for inspiration: [1][2][3] E-bikes are not allowed on this route's trails.
Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We have a hard roll time of 5:35pm. Because they can't pre-register online, non-members are encouraged to contact the leaders in advance.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
This is the classic Tuesday night workout & skills ride, M-pace. Please read the ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. Bring your high energy, your high attention to safety, and your best bike handling and pack riding skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is encouraged and closes at 4:30pm. No flashing lights please. No e-bikes please. Rain or bad AQI cancels. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.
Leader: Christopher Lee (510) 773-0551
Leader: Ted Ognibene
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
GPC Tuesday 'Brisk' group. Focused high intensity ride with attention to safety and pack riding skills. Route starts top of Spruce / Grizzly Peak heading South along ridge to top of Tunnel Rd (6:00ish arrival), then heads out for classic counter clock-wise Pinehurst Loop (out Skyline / Redwood / Pinehurst returning to Skyline.) Note, official ride ends for leaders at Grizzly Peak Blvd / Claremont Ave, but traditionally has returned to start of ride at fountain. Ride re-groups for short wait at several stops on the route. Please no E-Bikes. Rain or AQI cancels. Email Chris for questions.
Leader: Sandy Emerson (650) 743-0524 text
Leader: Dolores Apton (510) 390-3110 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Temescal to Redwood Canyon
Start Location: Oakland - Lake Temescal
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
An East Bay favorite. From the Lake Temescal parking lot on Broadway through Montclair, up BBR and out Redwood to the Redwood Canyon golf course for lunch. Return via Redwood, Pinehurst, Skyline and Tunnel. We will meet at 10:00 am and start promptly at 10:15. Please pre-register.
Weather should be temperate - a high of 72 is forecast for Castro Valley. Bring water, snacks, and a lunch. Food and beverages are also available at the golf course.
Here's the RidewithGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31353847
And the cue sheet: Cue text
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
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
This week we will ride from Marinwood to Woodacre, Fairfax, Alpine Dam, Seven Sisters, and Stinson Beach. Return via Hwy 1 north to Olema and Nicasio. Water stop at Fairfax police station, snack at Alpine Dam (bring your own), lunch in Stinson. The part before lunch is pretty hilly.
Shorten the route by about 19 miles by parking in Nicasio and meeting us at the intersection of Nicasio Valley Rd and Lucas Valley. We will not be going into Nicasio.
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.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please join us for this weekly Thursday evening ride. A fun, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Please bring lights for the return trip.
Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471
Leader: David Cone (510) 684-3874
Leader: Liz Kroboth (703) 338-4897 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
We hope you will join us for a chill T-pace version of the traditional Thursday evening road ride! We'll go up Spruce to Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then turn right to head down Shepherd Canyon and ride back through Montclair and via the Lake Temescal bike path. BRING LIGHTS. A jacket is recommended.
The route does include a steep (13%) 2-block section toward the end, but it's easy to avoid if anyone prefers.
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
LIGHTS REQUIRED
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
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.
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:10 am start
Pre-registration
Lollipop loop to Sunol along Redwood, Dublin grade, Foothill, then back via Palomares and Redwood in reverse. Meet at 9:00 in Piedmont at the corner of Wildwood and Grand, or at 10:00 at Skyline and Redwood. Lunch in Sunol. Options there are limited so you might want to bring your own. Stops at Redwood Canyon golf course both ways.
Route at
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 9:40 am for a 10:00 am start
GPC Route: Bears Loop
Start Location: Orinda - San Pablo Dam Rd and Bear Creek Rd
Pre-registration
David Gould will be co-leading (keeping time). Ride leader will ride the ITT, yay.
Pre-registration is helpful for keeping time but it is not mandatory as stated in the ride description. Hope to see you there.
Rick
GPC ITT Coordinator
Come test and develop your cycling skills. For new club members, this is a good ride to find your pace as measured by GPC (see link below). For experienced and advanced riders, send it!
The first rider is off at 10:01 and a rider a minute after that. 20% chance of rain cancels. The ITT is the only GPC ride where you have to be a member of the Club (insurance reasons), but you can join or renew right there at the start for $20/year. Pre-registration is mandatory.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 847-7651 text
Leader: Nikki Ellman (510) 517-8647 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Pre-registration
Start at Linda Mar Park & Ride in Pacifica
Ride with GPS link is here. Note: the link is correct, but the details for the route will be finalized. Watch for updates up till 9:00 p.m. on Sept 16
The route follows the old Pedro Mountain Road which is what used to be Hwy 1, before that was rerouted to Devil's Slide, before it was rerouted through the tunnels. The route climbs over the shoulder of Montara Mountain, and drops down to Montara. We follow multi use trails to Half Moon Bay for lunch, and return roughly the same way. Some parts of the route are off road, but it is not technically too difficult. It is quite rideable with 25 mm tires.
Leader: Adele Madelo (510) 773-0693 text
Meet at 9:45 am
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration
This ride is canceled due to rain. We will try again next month to do this Franklin Canyon-Carquinez Scenic ride.
Cooler climes have brought this ride back to this side of the ridge. Starting off at Pleasant Hill BART (parking available!), we'll get our climbs in on Franklin Canyon and Cummings Skyway. Bathroom and snack stop at mile 16 at the park before turning onto Pomona. After riding along Carquinez Scenic and enjoying delta views, we'll lunch at Luigi's in DT Martinez (mile 24). After lunch, we continue eastward for a bit before heading back south towards BART. Check out the RWGPS link for deets. Please note that we will leave as close to 9:50 as possible.
Weather update: Two websites--NOAA & Weather Channel--both report rain, somewhere between 50 and 90 percent on Sunday. It is supposed to start Saturday night. If the ride is canceled, will let you know by 7am Sunday at the latest.
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith (510) 684-2840
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration
Some adjustments may be made to the route based on trail conditions, road closures, and available daylight. Bring lights!
[RideWithGPS route] Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. We recommend tires wider than 32mm and gearing easier than 1:1. While this is T-pace ride, there are some steep and rocky climbs. Bright lights just in case. Riders are welcome to peel off at any point to get in more riding or head on home. If you are on the fence, here are some pictures for inspiration: [1][2][3] E-bikes are not allowed on this route's trails.
Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We have a hard roll time of 5:35pm. Because they can't pre-register online, non-members are encouraged to contact the leaders in advance.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
This is the classic Tuesday night workout & skills ride, M-pace. Please read the ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. Bring your high energy, your high attention to safety, and your best bike handling and pack riding skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is encouraged and closes at 4:30pm. No flashing lights please. No e-bikes please. Rain or bad AQI cancels. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.
Leader: Christopher Lee (510) 773-0551
Leader: Ted Ognibene
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
GPC Tuesday 'Brisk' group. Focused high intensity ride with attention to safety and pack riding skills. Route starts top of Spruce / Grizzly Peak heading South along ridge to top of Tunnel Rd (6:00ish arrival), then heads out for classic counter clock-wise Pinehurst Loop (out Skyline / Redwood / Pinehurst returning to Skyline.) Note, official ride ends for leaders at Grizzly Peak Blvd / Claremont Ave, but traditionally has returned to start of ride at fountain. Ride re-groups for short wait at several stops on the route. Please no E-Bikes. Rain or AQI cancels. Email Chris for questions.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 847-7651 text
Leader: Nikki Ellman (510) 517-8647 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Heather Farm Morgan Territory, Livorna Heights
Start Location: Walnut Creek - Heather Farm
Pre-registration
Unfortunately, we have cancelled the ride for today. It's raining right now in Pleasant Hill and may not stop until after 10. Then the road down from Morgan Territory could be very slick. We will re-schedule in a couple of weeks
Morgan Territory should be dry and shady so not too hot. We'll eat lunch at the top of Morgan Territory. Lat 37.8188006, Long -121.7958974. Bring your lunch, or if you have to, you can buy something in Clayton. There's a Circle K at Pine Hollow and Ygnacio Valley and a store in the Clayton Town Center. Careful on the fast descent afterwards. Snack stop at Draegers in Blackhawk before returning via Diablo Road and Livorna Heights.
The ride start is about 1 1/2 miles from Pleasant Hill BART. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1098258 will get you there. The ride leaders will be on the train leaving Rockridge at 9:17 and invite everyone who has easy access to BART to join us.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Rockville Winters loop
Start Location: Rockville Bike shop
Pre-registration
It looks like we can squeeze this ride in before the next heat wave, while Winters is warm, but not hot. 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.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please bring lights!
Please join us for this weekly Thursday evening ride. A fun, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Please bring lights for the return trip.
Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471
Leader: David Cone (510) 684-3874
Leader: Liz Kroboth (703) 338-4897 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
We hope you will join us for a chill T-pace version of the traditional Thursday evening road ride! We'll go up Spruce to Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then turn right to head down Shepherd Canyon and ride back through Montclair and via the Lake Temescal bike path. BRING LIGHTS. A jacket is recommended.
The route does include a steep (13%) 2-block section toward the end, but it's easy to avoid if anyone prefers.
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
Lights Required
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: Steve Tracy (510) 881-6042 text
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:35 am start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Pre-registration
Fall season kickoff loop through Tilden park, then Orinda-Moraga road through to Canyon (after refreshments at Cici's), back over the hills to the west.
Oakland riders can start northbound on Grizzly peak to arrive 9:30 and finsh early after Pinehurst climb
Leader: Ted Ognibene (510) 914-1065 text
Leader: Arnim Polster (415) 271-3440 text
Meet at 8:15 am
Start Location: Cotati - Gravenstein Hwy Park-&-Ride (Westside)
Pre-registration
What better way to usher in the Fall than to bag three hills. Meet at 8:15 and roll out by 8:30. We'll start at the Westside Park N' Ride in Cotati and work our way to Napa by going over Mt. Sonoma, Cavedale and Mt. Veeder. Once in Napa, we shoot our way over to Trade Brewing for lunch and then circle our way back to Cotati. The route is listed here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39166880
Leader: Stephanie Clarke (510) 423-1873
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 847-7651 text
Meet at 9:10 am for a 9:20 am start
Start Location: Milpitas BART
Pre-registration
NOTE that due to BART construction delays between South Hayward and Union City stations now scheduled for this weekend, we have revised the route. Here is the new ridewithgps link. Ride will now start from the South Hayward BART station. Check back later today (Friday) for the revised link. Plan to arrive at South Hayward on the train arriving at 9:12. Route will likely skip Calaveras Wall and head for Palomares Canyon and then on to Berkeley. 45 miles. Weather forecast for Castro Valley is 89.
Let's take advantage of the last weekend of 1/2 price BART fares by rolling from the Milpitas BART station all the way back to Berkeley and beyond. Lots of miles and hills between here and there, including the Calaveras Wall, Palomares Canyon, etc. We'll roll at a moderate TM pace -- not too slow, not too fast, juuuuust right. Brief lunch stop will be in Castro Valley, bring snacks to see you through to there, and of course two water bottles with your choice of liquids. The last time we did this ride the group headed off in multiple different directions once we hit Pinehurst, but leaders will ride to Sibley and then decide whether to head down to Rockridge or to take Grizzly Peak Blvd back to Berkeley and beyond. Route is here -- please download or print your own, leaders will not have them available for all at the start. Meet at 9:10, roll at 9:20ish -- plan on taking the BART train that arrives at Milpitas station at 9:06. Pre-registration is appreciated. Rain will cancel -- contact the leaders the night before if the weather forecast is iffy.
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
For those who want to meet in Point Richmond: Our ETA for the intersection of West Richmond and South Garrard is 9:45-10:00am. Let MJ know if you plan to meet us there.
[RWGPS route] In light of the warm weekend, here's a waterside option: Paradise Loop. Bridges, trails, views. Lots of quick regroups to keep us together, but the only lunch and restroom stop is at Mile 27.
Note that this a T-pace ride. Stronger riders are welcome; please respect the regroups. Slower riders must be self-sufficient in case they are dropped.
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith (510) 684-2840
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration
Some adjustments may be made to the route based on trail conditions, road closures, and available daylight. Bring lights!
[RideWithGPS route] Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. We recommend tires wider than 32mm and gearing easier than 1:1. While this is T-pace ride, there are some steep and rocky climbs. Bright lights just in case. Riders are welcome to peel off at any point to get in more riding or head on home. If you are on the fence, here are some pictures for inspiration: [1][2][3] E-bikes are not allowed on this route's trails.
Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We have a hard roll time of 5:35pm. Because they can't pre-register online, non-members are encouraged to contact the leaders in advance.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
This is the classic Tuesday night workout & skills ride, M-pace. Please read the ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. Bring your high energy, your high attention to safety, and your best bike handling and pack riding skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is encouraged and closes at 4:30pm. No flashing lights please. No e-bikes please. Rain or bad AQI cancels. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.
Leader: Christopher Lee (510) 773-0551
Leader: Ted Ognibene
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
GPC Tuesday 'Brisk' group. Focused high intensity ride with attention to safety and pack riding skills. Route starts top of Spruce / Grizzly Peak heading South along ridge to top of Tunnel Rd (6:00ish arrival), then heads out for classic counter clock-wise Pinehurst Loop (out Skyline / Redwood / Pinehurst returning to Skyline.) Note, official ride ends for leaders at Grizzly Peak Blvd / Claremont Ave, but traditionally has returned to start of ride at fountain. Ride re-groups for short wait at several stops on the route. Please no E-Bikes. Rain or AQI cancels. Email Chris for questions.
Leader: Jaz Zaitlin (510) 393-6602 text
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Nicasio to Marshall
Start Location: Nicasio
Pre-registration
From Nicasio, ride past the Cheese Factory and over the Marshall Wall. Return via the Bovine Bakery in Pt. Reyes Station. Lunch will be at the Marshall Store, which is closed on Wednesdays, so pack a lunch. Rain cancels.
You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information or contact Mark Sapiro at (415) 388-8910.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
We'll ride through San Geronimo and Olema to Bear Valley Road and Limantour Beach. Bring a snack to eat at Limantour or pick something up in Olema. On the return, we can stop in Pt Reyes Station for a proper lunch, but that is after about 42 miles. There is quite a steep climb on the return from Limantour, hence the ! in the rating.
Here is the route on RideWithGPS.
Pre-registration is appreciated. 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.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please bring lights!
We will celebrate this last Thursday evening ride of the year with dinner after the ride at Beer Baron. Please contact Anne or David if you plan to attend so we can make a reservation.
Please join us for this weekly Thursday evening ride. A fun, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Please bring lights for the return trip.
Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471
Leader: David Cone (510) 684-3874
Leader: Liz Kroboth (703) 338-4897 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
BRING LIGHTS! Sundown is at 6:56, dusk at 7:21.
End-of-season post-ride dinner on College Ave—contact Anne (see TM listing above) if you plan to attend, so she can get a rough head count.
We hope you will join us for a chill T-pace version of the traditional Thursday evening road ride! We'll go up Spruce to Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then turn right to head down Shepherd Canyon and ride back through Montclair and via the Lake Temescal bike path. BRING LIGHTS. A jacket is recommended.
The route does include a steep (13%) 2-block section toward the end, but it's easy to avoid if anyone prefers.
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
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GPC Route:
Calaveras and Sierra
Start Location:
West Dublin Pleasanton BART
Pre-registration
The route listed above will be modified to: West Dublin/Pleasanton BA to Calaveras and back
I'll park in the Stoneridge Mall lot.
This route descends Sierra (as opposed to climbing) to get to our usual lunch spot. The first half of the ride will be comfortable but the Epic Weather App says temps will climb to mid-80s on the ride home, so bring your large water bottles for the ride back up Calaveras.
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: David Brown
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Note earlier start time starting on Sept. 1. We'll meet at 5:20 pm, ready to roll at 5:30 pm.
Please join us for this weekly Thursday evening ride. A fun, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Please bring lights for the return trip.
Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471
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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: Rick Patterson
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please note: Due earlier sunset, we will be meeting and rolling out earlier than is listed above. Meet up time is 5:20 and roll out at 5:30.
We hope you will join us for a chill T-pace version of the traditional Thursday evening road ride! We'll go up Spruce to Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then turn right to head down Shepherd's Canyon and ride back through Montclair and via the Lake Temescal bike path. Lights and a jacket are recommended.
The route does include a steep (13%) 2-block section toward the end, but it's easy to avoid if anyone prefers.
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Start Location:
Richard C Trudeau Conference Center
Pre-registration
Here is the RidewithGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40807814
M-pace ride from Trudeau along the southern end of Skyline Blvd, drop down Golf Links Rd and cut through the Oakland Zoo before passing through Castro Valley to ride up to the peak of Palomares Road. Return via Redwood Road.
Regroups will be brief with the intention of being back by lunchtime.
Mandatory pre-registration with max 5 riders
Come join for a challenging, all-day mixed terrain ride through the peninsula this Saturday (Labor Day weekend).
This route is inspired by a post (SF Peninsula Traverse) on Bikepacking.com. But rather than carry overnight gear, I've always wanted to do this as a long day ride. I've made a few modifications to trim that route to a single day effort. This is a beautiful route that visits many different ecotones (redwoods, beach, coastal chaparral, oak woodlands, urban jungle). It also samples a number of park in the Mid Peninsula Open Space District.
Route profile is 100 miles with 11k ft of climbing. Nearly half of the route is unpaved. Wide tires are strongly encouraged. A mountain bike probably would probably do well. Dirt sections include some singletrack. I expect this to take all day, maybe 11+ hours? Lights might not be a terrible idea. Pace listing (TM) is more representative of the effort rather than moving speed. This is will be an all day pace, I'm planning a consistent steady effort.
Route is below: (subject to some minor changes). There are a number of bailout spots and a few places to cut out dirt if conditions dictate (heat, fatigue, etc).
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40730004
This is not a no-drop ride, sorry. I'll do my best to keep a cohesive group. Come prepared (navigation, food, water, tools, spares, etc). If you have questions, contact me.
Weather: High pressure system is forecast with unseasonably warm conditions for Saturday. Expect high temperatures to exceed 90F.
Water/Food: Planned water stops: Half Moon Bay park (mi 25), store (mi 50), firestation (mi 66.5), trailhead (mi 84.7). Food/snacks at the market at mile 50 (La Honda/Skyline). I will also grab a meal before jumping on BART.
E-bikes are prohibited in the Mid Peninsula Open Space District.
BART is celebrating 50 years of service in September so fares are half price! Accordingly, this route is BART-2-BART. San Bruno to Berryessa stations. Masks are currently required on BART. I plan to catch the 7:34am train (car 2) from Rockridge (arriving San Bruno 8:24). Ride will leave from San Bruno BART at 08:30.
As always, email if you have questions. Thanks!
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Leader: Hong-Kit Wong
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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There is a popular farmers market at Marin Country Mart every Saturday morning, so let's ride our bikes over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, and enjoy a warm croissant and a cup of hot cocoa. Bring cash or credit card. New riders welcome!
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Leader: Sam Chiang
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Leader: Harshdeep Walia
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Leader: Barbara McQuinn
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Leader: Jim O'Melia
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GPC Route:
Novice Ride #5: Franklin Canyon & Carquinez Shoreline
Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Meet 10:00 am at east side of Pleasant Hill BART. Ride through Pleasant Hill and out Franklin Canyon with longer but gentle hills. A fabulous descent into Crockett, followed by great views of Carquinez Strait from a multi-use path on the return. One spot is frequently foggy/cold, so carry an extra layer (jacket). Bring lunch or $ to buy.
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Ride in the morning cool -- finish early to beat the heat and have the rest of your holiday for other fun. Meet 8:00am at Spruce and Grizzly for a prompt 8:05am start. It's a One-Bear loop because after Mama Bear, we'll climb Happy Valley instead of Papa Bear and that way climb in shade not sun. But nearly the same distance and climbing as the regular Bears Loop. Route is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40823276. Pre-registration is appreciated.
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Leader: Mary Ann Jawili
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GPC Route:
Miller Creek to Marshall
Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
Let’s ride our bikes on Labor Day! Come join us as we try to beat the heat by riding on the coast and enjoying buffalo soft serve at the market in Pt Reyes Station!
Leaders ride at a steady TM pace. Please come prepared with snacks, water, and the route - we’ll do our best to not drop anyone with strategic regroups, but we also expect a level of self-sufficiency for a ride of this distance/caliber.
From Miller Creek and Lucas Valley via Nicasio and the Cheese Factory to Marshall and Point Reyes Station and back.
Riders can also cut off 20 total miles by starting in Nicasio instead of Marinwood. We should be rolling through there around 9:15AM. Be ready to roll at 9:15 if you are starting at Nicasio, and please let us know your plans as well so we can keep an eye out for you.
Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8769290
Hope to see you there!
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Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration
[RideWithGPS route] Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. We recommend tires wider than 32mm and gearing easier than 1:1. While this is T-pace ride, there are some steep and rocky climbs. Bright lights just in case. Riders are welcome to peel off at any point to get in more riding or head on home. If you are on the fence, here are some pictures for inspiration: [1][2][3] E-bikes are not allowed on this route's trails.
Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We have a hard roll time of 5:35pm. Because they can't pre-register online, non-members are encouraged to contact the leaders in advance.
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Leader: Nick Umemoto
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
This is the classic Tuesday night workout & skills ride, M-pace. Please read the ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. Bring your high energy, your high attention to safety, and your best bike handling and pack riding skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is encouraged and closes at 4:30pm. No flashing lights please. No e-bikes please. Rain or bad AQI cancels. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.
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Leader: Ted Ognibene
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
GPC Tuesday 'Brisk' group. Focused high intensity ride with attention to safety and pack riding skills. Route starts top of Spruce / Grizzly Peak heading South along ridge to top of Tunnel Rd (6:00ish arrival), then heads out for classic counter clock-wise Pinehurst Loop (out Skyline / Redwood / Pinehurst returning to Skyline.) Note, official ride ends for leaders at Grizzly Peak Blvd / Claremont Ave, but traditionally has returned to start of ride at fountain. Ride re-groups for short wait at several stops on the route. Please no E-Bikes. Rain or AQI cancels. Email Chris for questions.
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Leader: Chris Witt
GPC Route:
Bear Valley to Drakes Beach
Start Location:
Point Reyes Bear Valley Visitor Center
Pre-registration
Wednesday looks like the coolest day this week, but still hot most places. Let's do the coolest ride we can find, Bear Valley to Drake's Beach, and let's meet at 9:45 for a 10 AM departure. The route in the GPC library has diversions to North Beach and Pt Reyes Station (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37421990). Skipping both of these extensions makes a 34 mile straight out and back with ~1900' of climbing. My birthday is 9/5, and this is my birthday ride. Because I have had soo many birthdays, we don't want bonus miles, especially in the expected heat, so we plan to skip the extension to the Bovine (~2.5 mi round trip), although if we could get there by 1:30 (which we usually can't), it would be the best birthday party venue. Instead we hope to stop at the Inverness Park Market to forage for goodies. I hope at least some of you will join us there.
Please give me the birthday present of registering online in advance. thank you.
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GPC Route:
Nicasio to Pt Reyes Lighthouse
Start Location:
Nicasio
Pre-registration
Take refuge from the heat forecast with this classic Marin ride on nice pavement. It's never hot at the lighthouse! We'll make a stop in Inverness Park to pick up lunch, then carry it out to the lighthouse. On the return trip we will stop in Pt. Reyes Station.
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.
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: David Brown
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please join us for this weekly Thursday evening ride. A fun, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Please bring lights for the return trip.
Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471
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Leader: Liz Kroboth
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
We hope you will join us for a chill T-pace version of the traditional Thursday evening road ride! We'll go up Spruce to Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then turn right to head down Shepherd Canyon and ride back through Montclair and via the Lake Temescal bike path. BRING LIGHTS. A jacket is recommended.
The route does include a steep (13%) 2-block section toward the end, but it's easy to avoid if anyone prefers.
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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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GPC Route:
ASSR - LT - Pinehurst Hairpin
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
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 listing and pre-registration is for the LT-pace group. New route!
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Leader: Richard Zapien
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GPC Route:
ASSR - T - Martinez
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
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 listing and pre-registration is for the T-pace group. New route!
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GPC Route:
ASSR - TM (short) - Grizz and Donald Drive CCW
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
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 listing and pre-registration is for the TM-pace group doing the shorter route. New route!
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GPC Route:
ASSR - TM (long) - Two Bridges
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
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 listing and pre-registration is for the TM-pace group doing the longer route. New route!
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GPC Route:
ASSR - M - Rockville
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
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 listing and pre-registration is for the M-pace group, which does the route to Rockville this month.
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Leader: James Scott
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Leader: Sam Chiang
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Leader: Tony Saracino
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Novice Ride #6: Central Marin Redwoods and Pastries
Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
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Tour the redwoods of central Marin county through Nicasio and have lunch at the Bovine Bakery on Highway 1. Return through Olema back to Nicasio and Lucas Valley. The 24-mile ride joins the 44 mile ride in Nicasio and loops back to Nicasio. There are hills, but we will ride them gently. Bring lunch or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious contact a ride leader.
— For the 44 mile ride, meet 10:00 a.m. across from the Marinwood Community Center: exit Hwy 101 at the Lucas Valley exit just north of San Rafael and head West on Lucas Valley Road. Make a right turn at Miller Creek Rd. and park on the street across from the community center.
— For the 24 mile ride, meet at 11:00 a.m. in Nicasio for an 11:15 departure. From Hwy 101, take the Lucas Valley Rd/Smith Ranch Rd Exit. Go 10 miles west to Nicasio Valley Road. Turn right and go 0.3 mile to a parking area with convenience store. You will pass the 44-mile bicycle riders on Lucas Valley, so please take extra care.
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
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Ride With GPS Route
I'm trying out some new variants of rides I've done, so consider this to be a bit experimental. Strava estimates ~3.8k feet of elevation gain, much of that on dirt. 35cm+ tires recommend. While this route was designed with a gravel bike in mind, some sections I haven't tested so there could be a few short tricky parts.
There is no lunch stop, so bring your own food. There will be a few places to get water, but bringing two water bottles is recommended. E-Bikes are not permitted on East Bay Regional Parks trails.
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Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration
[RideWithGPS route] Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. We recommend tires wider than 32mm and gearing easier than 1:1. While this is T-pace ride, there are some steep and rocky climbs. Bright lights just in case. Riders are welcome to peel off at any point to get in more riding or head on home. If you are on the fence, here are some pictures for inspiration: [1][2][3] E-bikes are not allowed on this route's trails.
Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We have a hard roll time of 5:35pm. Because they can't pre-register online, non-members are encouraged to contact the leaders in advance.
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Leader: Nick Umemoto
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
This is the classic Tuesday night workout & skills ride, M-pace. Please read the ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. Bring your high energy, your high attention to safety, and your best bike handling and pack riding skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is encouraged and closes at 4:30pm. No flashing lights please. No e-bikes please. Rain or bad AQI cancels. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.
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Leader: Ted Ognibene
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
GPC Tuesday 'Brisk' group. Focused high intensity ride with attention to safety and pack riding skills. Route starts top of Spruce / Grizzly Peak heading South along ridge to top of Tunnel Rd (6:00ish arrival), then heads out for classic counter clock-wise Pinehurst Loop (out Skyline / Redwood / Pinehurst returning to Skyline.) Note, official ride ends for leaders at Grizzly Peak Blvd / Claremont Ave, but traditionally has returned to start of ride at fountain. Ride re-groups for short wait at several stops on the route. Please no E-Bikes. Rain or AQI cancels. Email Chris for questions.
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Leader: Dolores Apton
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GPC Route:
Temescal to Redwood Canyon
Start Location:
Oakland - Lake Temescal
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
An East Bay favorite. From the Lake Temescal parking lot on Broadway through Montclair, up BBR and out Redwood to the Redwood Canyon golf course for lunch. Return via Redwood, Pinehurst, Skyline and Tunnel. We will meet at 10:00 am and start promptly at 10:15. Please pre-register.
Weather should be temperate - a high of 72 is forecast for Castro Valley. Bring water, snacks, and a lunch. Food and beverages are also available at the golf course.
Here's the RidewithGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31353847
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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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Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
This week we will ride from Marinwood to Woodacre, Fairfax, Alpine Dam, Seven Sisters, and Stinson Beach. Return via Hwy 1 north to Olema and Nicasio. Water stop at Fairfax police station, snack at Alpine Dam (bring your own), lunch in Stinson. The part before lunch is pretty hilly.
Shorten the route by about 19 miles by parking in Nicasio and meeting us at the intersection of Nicasio Valley Rd and Lucas Valley. We will not be going into Nicasio.
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.
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: David Brown
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please join us for this weekly Thursday evening ride. A fun, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Please bring lights for the return trip.
Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471
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Leader: Liz Kroboth
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
We hope you will join us for a chill T-pace version of the traditional Thursday evening road ride! We'll go up Spruce to Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then turn right to head down Shepherd Canyon and ride back through Montclair and via the Lake Temescal bike path. BRING LIGHTS. A jacket is recommended.
The route does include a steep (13%) 2-block section toward the end, but it's easy to avoid if anyone prefers.
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Leader: Drew U
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GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration
LIGHTS REQUIRED
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: Kenneth Karda
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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.
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Pre-registration
Lollipop loop to Sunol along Redwood, Dublin grade, Foothill, then back via Palomares and Redwood in reverse. Meet at 9:00 in Piedmont at the corner of Wildwood and Grand, or at 10:00 at Skyline and Redwood. Lunch in Sunol. Options there are limited so you might want to bring your own. Stops at Redwood Canyon golf course both ways.
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GPC Route:
Bears Loop
Start Location:
Orinda - San Pablo Dam Rd and Bear Creek Rd
Pre-registration
David Gould will be co-leading (keeping time). Ride leader will ride the ITT, yay.
Pre-registration is helpful for keeping time but it is not mandatory as stated in the ride description. Hope to see you there.
Rick
GPC ITT Coordinator
Come test and develop your cycling skills. For new club members, this is a good ride to find your pace as measured by GPC (see link below). For experienced and advanced riders, send it!
The first rider is off at 10:01 and a rider a minute after that. 20% chance of rain cancels. The ITT is the only GPC ride where you have to be a member of the Club (insurance reasons), but you can join or renew right there at the start for $20/year. Pre-registration is mandatory.
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Leader: Nikki Ellman
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Pre-registration
Start at Linda Mar Park & Ride in Pacifica
Ride with GPS link is here. Note: the link is correct, but the details for the route will be finalized. Watch for updates up till 9:00 p.m. on Sept 16
The route follows the old Pedro Mountain Road which is what used to be Hwy 1, before that was rerouted to Devil's Slide, before it was rerouted through the tunnels. The route climbs over the shoulder of Montara Mountain, and drops down to Montara. We follow multi use trails to Half Moon Bay for lunch, and return roughly the same way. Some parts of the route are off road, but it is not technically too difficult. It is quite rideable with 25 mm tires.
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Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration
This ride is canceled due to rain. We will try again next month to do this Franklin Canyon-Carquinez Scenic ride.
Cooler climes have brought this ride back to this side of the ridge. Starting off at Pleasant Hill BART (parking available!), we'll get our climbs in on Franklin Canyon and Cummings Skyway. Bathroom and snack stop at mile 16 at the park before turning onto Pomona. After riding along Carquinez Scenic and enjoying delta views, we'll lunch at Luigi's in DT Martinez (mile 24). After lunch, we continue eastward for a bit before heading back south towards BART. Check out the RWGPS link for deets. Please note that we will leave as close to 9:50 as possible.
Weather update: Two websites--NOAA & Weather Channel--both report rain, somewhere between 50 and 90 percent on Sunday. It is supposed to start Saturday night. If the ride is canceled, will let you know by 7am Sunday at the latest.
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Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration
Some adjustments may be made to the route based on trail conditions, road closures, and available daylight. Bring lights!
[RideWithGPS route] Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. We recommend tires wider than 32mm and gearing easier than 1:1. While this is T-pace ride, there are some steep and rocky climbs. Bright lights just in case. Riders are welcome to peel off at any point to get in more riding or head on home. If you are on the fence, here are some pictures for inspiration: [1][2][3] E-bikes are not allowed on this route's trails.
Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We have a hard roll time of 5:35pm. Because they can't pre-register online, non-members are encouraged to contact the leaders in advance.
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Leader: Nick Umemoto
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
This is the classic Tuesday night workout & skills ride, M-pace. Please read the ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. Bring your high energy, your high attention to safety, and your best bike handling and pack riding skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is encouraged and closes at 4:30pm. No flashing lights please. No e-bikes please. Rain or bad AQI cancels. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.
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Leader: Ted Ognibene
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
GPC Tuesday 'Brisk' group. Focused high intensity ride with attention to safety and pack riding skills. Route starts top of Spruce / Grizzly Peak heading South along ridge to top of Tunnel Rd (6:00ish arrival), then heads out for classic counter clock-wise Pinehurst Loop (out Skyline / Redwood / Pinehurst returning to Skyline.) Note, official ride ends for leaders at Grizzly Peak Blvd / Claremont Ave, but traditionally has returned to start of ride at fountain. Ride re-groups for short wait at several stops on the route. Please no E-Bikes. Rain or AQI cancels. Email Chris for questions.
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Leader: Nikki Ellman
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GPC Route:
Heather Farm Morgan Territory, Livorna Heights
Start Location:
Walnut Creek - Heather Farm
Pre-registration
Unfortunately, we have cancelled the ride for today. It's raining right now in Pleasant Hill and may not stop until after 10. Then the road down from Morgan Territory could be very slick. We will re-schedule in a couple of weeks
Morgan Territory should be dry and shady so not too hot. We'll eat lunch at the top of Morgan Territory. Lat 37.8188006, Long -121.7958974. Bring your lunch, or if you have to, you can buy something in Clayton. There's a Circle K at Pine Hollow and Ygnacio Valley and a store in the Clayton Town Center. Careful on the fast descent afterwards. Snack stop at Draegers in Blackhawk before returning via Diablo Road and Livorna Heights.
The ride start is about 1 1/2 miles from Pleasant Hill BART. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1098258 will get you there. The ride leaders will be on the train leaving Rockridge at 9:17 and invite everyone who has easy access to BART to join us.
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GPC Route:
Rockville Winters loop
Start Location:
Rockville Bike shop
Pre-registration
It looks like we can squeeze this ride in before the next heat wave, while Winters is warm, but not hot. 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.
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: David Brown
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please bring lights!
Please join us for this weekly Thursday evening ride. A fun, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Please bring lights for the return trip.
Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471
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Leader: Liz Kroboth
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
We hope you will join us for a chill T-pace version of the traditional Thursday evening road ride! We'll go up Spruce to Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then turn right to head down Shepherd Canyon and ride back through Montclair and via the Lake Temescal bike path. BRING LIGHTS. A jacket is recommended.
The route does include a steep (13%) 2-block section toward the end, but it's easy to avoid if anyone prefers.
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Leader: Drew U
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GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration
Lights Required
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:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Pre-registration
Fall season kickoff loop through Tilden park, then Orinda-Moraga road through to Canyon (after refreshments at Cici's), back over the hills to the west.
Oakland riders can start northbound on Grizzly peak to arrive 9:30 and finsh early after Pinehurst climb
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Leader: Arnim Polster
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Start Location:
Cotati - Gravenstein Hwy Park-&-Ride (Westside)
Pre-registration
What better way to usher in the Fall than to bag three hills. Meet at 8:15 and roll out by 8:30. We'll start at the Westside Park N' Ride in Cotati and work our way to Napa by going over Mt. Sonoma, Cavedale and Mt. Veeder. Once in Napa, we shoot our way over to Trade Brewing for lunch and then circle our way back to Cotati. The route is listed here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39166880
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Leader: Phil Morton
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Start Location:
Milpitas BART
Pre-registration
NOTE that due to BART construction delays between South Hayward and Union City stations now scheduled for this weekend, we have revised the route. Here is the new ridewithgps link. Ride will now start from the South Hayward BART station. Check back later today (Friday) for the revised link. Plan to arrive at South Hayward on the train arriving at 9:12. Route will likely skip Calaveras Wall and head for Palomares Canyon and then on to Berkeley. 45 miles. Weather forecast for Castro Valley is 89.
Let's take advantage of the last weekend of 1/2 price BART fares by rolling from the Milpitas BART station all the way back to Berkeley and beyond. Lots of miles and hills between here and there, including the Calaveras Wall, Palomares Canyon, etc. We'll roll at a moderate TM pace -- not too slow, not too fast, juuuuust right. Brief lunch stop will be in Castro Valley, bring snacks to see you through to there, and of course two water bottles with your choice of liquids. The last time we did this ride the group headed off in multiple different directions once we hit Pinehurst, but leaders will ride to Sibley and then decide whether to head down to Rockridge or to take Grizzly Peak Blvd back to Berkeley and beyond. Route is here -- please download or print your own, leaders will not have them available for all at the start. Meet at 9:10, roll at 9:20ish -- plan on taking the BART train that arrives at Milpitas station at 9:06. Pre-registration is appreciated. Rain will cancel -- contact the leaders the night before if the weather forecast is iffy.
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
For those who want to meet in Point Richmond: Our ETA for the intersection of West Richmond and South Garrard is 9:45-10:00am. Let MJ know if you plan to meet us there.
[RWGPS route] In light of the warm weekend, here's a waterside option: Paradise Loop. Bridges, trails, views. Lots of quick regroups to keep us together, but the only lunch and restroom stop is at Mile 27.
Note that this a T-pace ride. Stronger riders are welcome; please respect the regroups. Slower riders must be self-sufficient in case they are dropped.
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Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration
Some adjustments may be made to the route based on trail conditions, road closures, and available daylight. Bring lights!
[RideWithGPS route] Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. We recommend tires wider than 32mm and gearing easier than 1:1. While this is T-pace ride, there are some steep and rocky climbs. Bright lights just in case. Riders are welcome to peel off at any point to get in more riding or head on home. If you are on the fence, here are some pictures for inspiration: [1][2][3] E-bikes are not allowed on this route's trails.
Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We have a hard roll time of 5:35pm. Because they can't pre-register online, non-members are encouraged to contact the leaders in advance.
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Leader: Nick Umemoto
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
This is the classic Tuesday night workout & skills ride, M-pace. Please read the ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. Bring your high energy, your high attention to safety, and your best bike handling and pack riding skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is encouraged and closes at 4:30pm. No flashing lights please. No e-bikes please. Rain or bad AQI cancels. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.
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Leader: Ted Ognibene
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
GPC Tuesday 'Brisk' group. Focused high intensity ride with attention to safety and pack riding skills. Route starts top of Spruce / Grizzly Peak heading South along ridge to top of Tunnel Rd (6:00ish arrival), then heads out for classic counter clock-wise Pinehurst Loop (out Skyline / Redwood / Pinehurst returning to Skyline.) Note, official ride ends for leaders at Grizzly Peak Blvd / Claremont Ave, but traditionally has returned to start of ride at fountain. Ride re-groups for short wait at several stops on the route. Please no E-Bikes. Rain or AQI cancels. Email Chris for questions.
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GPC Route:
Nicasio to Marshall
Start Location:
Nicasio
Pre-registration
From Nicasio, ride past the Cheese Factory and over the Marshall Wall. Return via the Bovine Bakery in Pt. Reyes Station. Lunch will be at the Marshall Store, which is closed on Wednesdays, so pack a lunch. Rain cancels.
You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information or contact Mark Sapiro at (415) 388-8910.
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Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
We'll ride through San Geronimo and Olema to Bear Valley Road and Limantour Beach. Bring a snack to eat at Limantour or pick something up in Olema. On the return, we can stop in Pt Reyes Station for a proper lunch, but that is after about 42 miles. There is quite a steep climb on the return from Limantour, hence the ! in the rating.
Here is the route on RideWithGPS.
Pre-registration is appreciated. 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.
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: David Brown
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please bring lights!
We will celebrate this last Thursday evening ride of the year with dinner after the ride at Beer Baron. Please contact Anne or David if you plan to attend so we can make a reservation.
Please join us for this weekly Thursday evening ride. A fun, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Please bring lights for the return trip.
Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471
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Leader: Liz Kroboth
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
BRING LIGHTS! Sundown is at 6:56, dusk at 7:21.
End-of-season post-ride dinner on College Ave—contact Anne (see TM listing above) if you plan to attend, so she can get a rough head count.
We hope you will join us for a chill T-pace version of the traditional Thursday evening road ride! We'll go up Spruce to Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then turn right to head down Shepherd Canyon and ride back through Montclair and via the Lake Temescal bike path. BRING LIGHTS. A jacket is recommended.
The route does include a steep (13%) 2-block section toward the end, but it's easy to avoid if anyone prefers.
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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
| September 2022 Ride Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Weekend | Total |
| 40 | 18 | 58 |