Ride Schedule for August 2022
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: Debbie Miskell (415) 488-7300 text
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Nicasio to Marshall clockwise
Start Location: Nicasio
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
We will meet at Nicasio ( for a Clockwise loop to Highway 1 via the Pt. Reyes Petaluma Road, then UP the front side of the Marshall Wall. We will have a regroup for snacks/bathroom at the Marshall store. Lunch will not be until about mile 32 at the Marin Cheese Company (aka Cheese Factory) so bring snacks & water. Bring lunch or you may purchase sandwiches at the Marin Cheese Company. Total milage is about 40 mi, and climbing is about 2000 ft., but almost all of that is at the Marshall wall.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Petaluma to Coleman Valley
Start Location: Two Rock Valley Presbyterian Church
Pre-registration
From the outskirts of Petaluma to Valley Ford, then Occidental. Coleman Valley from east to west is the highlight, then north on Hwy 1 with a return along the Russian River and Bohemian Highway. First break in Occidental (mile 20), lunch in Duncans Mills (mile 41), final break in Valley Ford (mile 59).
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: 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: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Leader: David Gould (206) 471-3272 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 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: 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
Come out and enjoy the long summer days! 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: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Leader: Vanessa Ogle (617) 717-8396
Meet at 9:05 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: West Dublin Pleasanton BART
Pre-registration
Typo with the start location. We are meeting at Stoneridge Mall parking lot. This is 0.1 miles from West Dublin Pleasanton BART and south of I-580.
[RWGPS link] Classic loop featuring some classic climbs! We'll warm up with Dublin Grade, head up Palomares, do an "active recovery" through suburban sprawl, grind up the Calaveras Wall, and then make our way back through flat-ish country roads. Roll time is based on the Dublin-Pleasanton train scheduled to arrive at 8:59am.
Water and restrooms at Mile 18. Water and restrooms at Mile 34. Water, restrooms, and snacks at Mile 50. This means you should probably bring enough food to get you through two climbs and 50 miles. Bring electrolytes and at least two large water bottles; it will be warm!
Leader: Pat Greene (415) 481-5469 text
Leader: Chris Witt (510) 548-5790
Meet at 9:30 am
Most ducks have not returned, but many shorebirds are back on their wintering range. We hope to see some in breeding plumage. This ride is co-listed with Golden Gate Audubon with Cathy Bleier co-leading. For complete trip description and mandatory registration go to this link. https://goldengateaudubon.org/event/hayward-bike-aug-2022/
Registration opens July 23, and the number of riders is limited, so don't delay registration.
Leader: James Scott (510) 847-3948 text
Leader: Daniel Stoops (206) 383-0904 text
Leader: Karen Street (510) 356-7081
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Novice Ride #1 - Bay Trail and Bay Bridge
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
This is the first in a series of short and mostly flat rides to introduce new riders to cycling in the East Bay. A chance to learn some good routes and get tips on cycling in a group. From the North Berkeley BART station we will ride west to the waterfront Bay Trail, then south on the trail and out the Bay Bridge to the Yerba Buena Vista Point. See our Novice Series page for more information.
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: Jim Clara (510) 387-1255 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Petaluma to Tomales
Start Location: Petaluma - Walnut Park
Pre-registration
The ride impetus is the recently repaved Spring Hill Rd. Walnut Park has street parking and an iffy restroom. Lunch is at Tomales Community Park off Hwy 1, just south of Dillon Beach Rd, where there is water and better restrooms. After lunch, the ride is all about Chileno Valley Rd. Can anyone tire of Chileno Valley Rd?
Here are two RWGPS routes. One through Helen Putnam Park and the other takes Western past Petaluma Creamery Ice Cream and Cheese Shop. Both use Spring Hill on the way to Tomales. You be the decider.
Bag lunch recommended. Please pre-register.
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.
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
GPC Route: Miller Creek to Pierce Ranch
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
This week we will ride through Nicasio and Olema on the way to pick up lunch in Inverness Park. We will carry our lunches from there to Pierce Ranch, where we may see herds of Tule elk at our lunch stop. Return through Pt. Reyes Station. Pre-registration is appreciated.
Shorten the ride to about 54 miles by starting in Nicasio. We will probably pass through there about 10:15.
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: 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: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Leader: David Gould (206) 471-3272 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 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: 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
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: 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 Cone (510) 684-3874
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
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.
Leader: Hong-Kit Wong (917) 660-0229
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - T - Classic Adagio
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
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.
Leader: Tony Saracino (313) 718-2264 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
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.
Leader: David Madson (415) 722-5885 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (long) - Classic Allegretto through Dublin
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
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.
Leader: Ken Morrison (510) 334-9551 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - M - Morgan Territory (finish via Miner Rd)
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 Morgan Territory this month.
Leader: Alex Collins (408) 386-4985
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
From Orinda BART we'll climb Wildcat Canyon Road, then cross over to Reinhardt Redwood Park and then down into Moraga for coffee and a pastry at Town Baker & Cafe before returning to BART.
This ride has solid climbs early on, and many lovely flowing tree lined sections which are, um, pleasantly smelling.
Re-group after each climb.
Leader: James Scott (510) 847-3948 text
Leader: Daniel Stoops (206) 383-0904 text
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953 text
Leader: Karen Street (510) 356-7081
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Novice Ride #2: Tour de Alameda (including Bay Farm Island)
Start Location: Fruitvale BART
Pre-registration
This is the second in a series of easy rides to introduce new riders to cycling. Learn some nice routes and get tips for riding safely in a group. Meet 10:00 a.m. at Fruitvale BART, near the bike racks. The ride will be easy paced and flat, with great bay views. Bring lunch or $ to buy. See our Novice Series page for more information.
Leader: John Hershberger (510) 495-5504 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Pre-registration
Let's start at the new park, Brickyard Cove in Berkeley, behind the Seabreeze cafe, bay trail and University Ave. The location has parking, water and bathrooms. Let's ride the bay trail to the San Rafael bridge, Larkspur for coffee etc at the mall across from the ferry. We will regroup at the "Y", past the dog park in Pt Isabell. Another regroup at the Marin side of the bridge. Roll home when we feel like it. No maps or cue sheets will be provided. Let's ride!
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: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Leader: Sandy Emerson (650) 743-0524 text
Meet at 10:00 am
Start Location: Mill Valley - Public Safety Buildings
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
A ride to Stinson Beach from Mill Valley. There are bathrooms and water at the start. We will head to Stinson Beach via Panoramic Highway. Return via Muir Woods. Optional out and back from Stinson Beach to Bolinas Lagoon. Lunch will be at the picnic grounds at Stinson Beach. This is a hilly ride but mileage is only 27 miles or 36 with the out and back to the lagoon. Forecast is sunny.
RidewithGPS route.
Cue sheet PDF.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Marinwood Bolinas loop CCW
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
This week we will ride a big loop starting at Miller Creek and going through Pt. Reyes Station (snack), Bear Valley, Olema, and Bolinas, where we stop for lunch. Then it is up the climb of BoFax Road, down to Alpine Dam, and into Fairfax. Finish with the short steep climb over Fawn Drive. A bit shorter than our usual rides, but with enough hilliness to make up for 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. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.
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
This will be a special anniversary edition of TT. We'll celebrate by adding Mulholland ridge and traversing the course counter clockwise. Net distance is ~20 miles (+3 miles) over 2.6K (+600ft) of elevation. It's more challenging to go up Wild Dirt and to descend East Ridge on a gravel bike.
This is the modified route on ridewithgps and strava
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: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Leader: David Gould (206) 471-3272 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 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: 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
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: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Leader: Alison Kuehner (510) 219-3929 text
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Pre-registration
This route should avoid the heat and smoke expected this weekend in much of our area. The climb to the top of Hawk Hill can have great views, fog permitting. We go through a short tunnel on the way back, so bring lights. Note we will ride many miles on mixed-use bike paths. Meet at the Tom Bates soccer field at the end of Gilman in Berkeley. Lunch in Tiburon.
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
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: Yian Shang (408) 502-1092
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:10 am start
Pre-registration
This is a scenic, mixed-terrain tour of the East Bay steeps. Starting at Lake Merritt, we loop through Piedmont, Claremont, Montclair and the rest of the Oakland hills on road, with off-road detours through 'Dirt Tunnel', Redwood Regional, Joaquin Miller and Leona Heights. For the hillclimbers amongst you, we go in search of steep grades and less-trafficked streets, clearing over 6,000 feet of gain in forty miles. A gravel or at least a gravel-adjacent bike is required; gentle gearing is recommended. Rest-stop at Fournée in Berkeley and potential final stop for beer at Ghost Town.
Leader: Adele Madelo (510) 773-0693 text
Meet at 9:45 am
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration
Please join us this Sunday for our Xiao Hui send-off, as she leaves the Bay to start her career as a tenured prof. This month we will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART (where free weekend parking is available), ride across RSR, and do a counter-clockwise loop along China Camp. Meet at 9:45 as usual and we will leave as close to 9:50 as possible. Check out the RWGPS route here. We’ll end at MJ’s house for a celebration in her backyard, which is not reflected on the route, but we will lead you there if you join us for the post-ride party! As said before, this is a little longer, but there is less climbing. RWGPS says that the elevation is 1,067, but add about 500 for RSR.
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953 text
Leader: Karen Street (510) 356-7081
Leader: James Scott (510) 847-3948 text
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Novice Ride #3: Roundhill Loop
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration
Meet 10:00 a.m. at East side of the Pleasant Hill BART entrance. We'll ride through Walnut Creek and down Danville Blvd, circling back through the neighborhoods of Danville, Alamo & Walnut Creek.
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: Nikki Ellman (510) 517-8647 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Nicasio to Hearts Desire
Start Location: Nicasio
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Meet in Nicasio at 10 for a 10:15 start. We will ride out to Hearts Desire for lunch and then back through Pt. Reyes Station for snacks. Lunch can be bought at the deli in Inverness Park, but service is slow, so you may want to bring your own lunch. It could be foggy at the beach, so dress accordingly. Allow some extra driving time for road work on Lucas Valley Road. Please pre-register if possible and download or print out route.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Marinwood to Petaluma via Spring Hill
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
From Miller Creek we'll ride through Nicasio, Hick's Valley, and Chileno Valley. Into Petaluma on the newly repaved Spring Hill Road for lunch at Ray's Deli & Tavern. Return via Red Hill.
Shorten the ride to 49 miles by meeting us in Nicasio, probably about 10:20.
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: 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: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Leader: David Gould (206) 471-3272 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 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: 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
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: Jessica Jensen (510) 508-6389 text
Leader: Arnim Polster (415) 271-3440 text
Meet at 8:15 am for a 8:30 am start
Pre-registration
I did this ride in January and really enjoyed it! This time around, it’s going to be hot, so plan accordingly - bring plenty of water and sunblock! Meet at 8:15 for a 8:30 rollout.
We're changing the start to Fairfield, which is less driving from the Bay Area. Otherwise, it will still be the same loop - we'll have lunch in Winters at Mile 42 now.
Start: Safeway Parking Lot - 2401 Waterman Blvd, Fairfield, CA 94534
Here is the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40717598
See you there!
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953 text
Leader: Bill Hofmann (510) 387-0952 text
Leader: James Scott (510) 847-3948 text
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Novice Ride #4: Lamorinda
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Meet at 10:00am at Orinda BART. Ride to downtown Lafayette to downtown Moraga and return, using the St. Stephens bike trail, the Lafayette-Moraga bike trail, and also regular roads. Finish at Orinda Theatre Square for optional lunch.
Leader: John Hershberger (510) 495-5504 text
Meet at 9:25 am for a 9:30 am start
Start Location: Berkeley - Addison and Bolivar
Pre-registration
CANCELLED due to poor air quality
Let's ride the bay trail and San Rafael bridge to larkspur for coffee/pastry, and back. Come on out for a pleasant ride!
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
Anne is stepping in as a co-leader while MJ is out. Thanks, Anne!
[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) 852-9663
Leader: Nikki Ellman (510) 517-8647 text
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Fort Ross Road from Cazadero side
Start Location: Duncans Mills
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
The ride starts at Duncan's Mills. Forecast max temp at Fort Ross is 71.
Allow at least 1 hr and 45 minutes driving time from Berkeley. We will ride through Cazadero and over Ft Ross, Seaview and Timber Cove Roads. Timber Cove is a smooth downhill and can be fast. Good brakes are required. Lunch at the Fort Ross Store.
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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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GPC Route:
Nicasio to Marshall clockwise
Start Location:
Nicasio
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
We will meet at Nicasio ( for a Clockwise loop to Highway 1 via the Pt. Reyes Petaluma Road, then UP the front side of the Marshall Wall. We will have a regroup for snacks/bathroom at the Marshall store. Lunch will not be until about mile 32 at the Marin Cheese Company (aka Cheese Factory) so bring snacks & water. Bring lunch or you may purchase sandwiches at the Marin Cheese Company. Total milage is about 40 mi, and climbing is about 2000 ft., but almost all of that is at the Marshall wall.
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GPC Route:
Petaluma to Coleman Valley
Start Location:
Two Rock Valley Presbyterian Church
Pre-registration
From the outskirts of Petaluma to Valley Ford, then Occidental. Coleman Valley from east to west is the highlight, then north on Hwy 1 with a return along the Russian River and Bohemian Highway. First break in Occidental (mile 20), lunch in Duncans Mills (mile 41), final break in Valley Ford (mile 59).
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: 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: Joel Ager
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Leader: David Brown
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Leader: David Gould
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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: Rick Patterson
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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Come out and enjoy the long summer days! 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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Leader: Vanessa Ogle
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Start Location:
West Dublin Pleasanton BART
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Typo with the start location. We are meeting at Stoneridge Mall parking lot. This is 0.1 miles from West Dublin Pleasanton BART and south of I-580.
[RWGPS link] Classic loop featuring some classic climbs! We'll warm up with Dublin Grade, head up Palomares, do an "active recovery" through suburban sprawl, grind up the Calaveras Wall, and then make our way back through flat-ish country roads. Roll time is based on the Dublin-Pleasanton train scheduled to arrive at 8:59am.
Water and restrooms at Mile 18. Water and restrooms at Mile 34. Water, restrooms, and snacks at Mile 50. This means you should probably bring enough food to get you through two climbs and 50 miles. Bring electrolytes and at least two large water bottles; it will be warm!
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Leader: Chris Witt
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Most ducks have not returned, but many shorebirds are back on their wintering range. We hope to see some in breeding plumage. This ride is co-listed with Golden Gate Audubon with Cathy Bleier co-leading. For complete trip description and mandatory registration go to this link. https://goldengateaudubon.org/event/hayward-bike-aug-2022/
Registration opens July 23, and the number of riders is limited, so don't delay registration.
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Leader: Daniel Stoops
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Leader: Karen Street
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GPC Route:
Novice Ride #1 - Bay Trail and Bay Bridge
Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
This is the first in a series of short and mostly flat rides to introduce new riders to cycling in the East Bay. A chance to learn some good routes and get tips on cycling in a group. From the North Berkeley BART station we will ride west to the waterfront Bay Trail, then south on the trail and out the Bay Bridge to the Yerba Buena Vista Point. See our Novice Series page for more information.
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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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GPC Route:
Petaluma to Tomales
Start Location:
Petaluma - Walnut Park
Pre-registration
The ride impetus is the recently repaved Spring Hill Rd. Walnut Park has street parking and an iffy restroom. Lunch is at Tomales Community Park off Hwy 1, just south of Dillon Beach Rd, where there is water and better restrooms. After lunch, the ride is all about Chileno Valley Rd. Can anyone tire of Chileno Valley Rd?
Here are two RWGPS routes. One through Helen Putnam Park and the other takes Western past Petaluma Creamery Ice Cream and Cheese Shop. Both use Spring Hill on the way to Tomales. You be the decider.
Bag lunch recommended. Please pre-register.
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.
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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GPC Route:
Miller Creek to Pierce Ranch
Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
This week we will ride through Nicasio and Olema on the way to pick up lunch in Inverness Park. We will carry our lunches from there to Pierce Ranch, where we may see herds of Tule elk at our lunch stop. Return through Pt. Reyes Station. Pre-registration is appreciated.
Shorten the ride to about 54 miles by starting in Nicasio. We will probably pass through there about 10:15.
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: 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: Joel Ager
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Leader: David Brown
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Leader: David Gould
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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: Rick Patterson
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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'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: 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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GPC Route:
ASSR - LT - Classic Larghetto
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.
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GPC Route:
ASSR - T - Classic Adagio
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.
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GPC Route:
ASSR - TM (short) - Classic Andante
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.
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GPC Route:
ASSR - TM (long) - Classic Allegretto through Dublin
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.
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GPC Route:
ASSR - M - Morgan Territory (finish via Miner Rd)
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 Morgan Territory this month.
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Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
From Orinda BART we'll climb Wildcat Canyon Road, then cross over to Reinhardt Redwood Park and then down into Moraga for coffee and a pastry at Town Baker & Cafe before returning to BART.
This ride has solid climbs early on, and many lovely flowing tree lined sections which are, um, pleasantly smelling.
Re-group after each climb.
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Leader: Daniel Stoops
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Leader: Phil Morton
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Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock
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Leader: Karen Street
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Novice Ride #2: Tour de Alameda (including Bay Farm Island)
Start Location:
Fruitvale BART
Pre-registration
This is the second in a series of easy rides to introduce new riders to cycling. Learn some nice routes and get tips for riding safely in a group. Meet 10:00 a.m. at Fruitvale BART, near the bike racks. The ride will be easy paced and flat, with great bay views. Bring lunch or $ to buy. See our Novice Series page for more information.
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Let's start at the new park, Brickyard Cove in Berkeley, behind the Seabreeze cafe, bay trail and University Ave. The location has parking, water and bathrooms. Let's ride the bay trail to the San Rafael bridge, Larkspur for coffee etc at the mall across from the ferry. We will regroup at the "Y", past the dog park in Pt Isabell. Another regroup at the Marin side of the bridge. Roll home when we feel like it. No maps or cue sheets will be provided. Let's ride!
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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: Sandy Emerson
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Start Location:
Mill Valley - Public Safety Buildings
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
A ride to Stinson Beach from Mill Valley. There are bathrooms and water at the start. We will head to Stinson Beach via Panoramic Highway. Return via Muir Woods. Optional out and back from Stinson Beach to Bolinas Lagoon. Lunch will be at the picnic grounds at Stinson Beach. This is a hilly ride but mileage is only 27 miles or 36 with the out and back to the lagoon. Forecast is sunny.
RidewithGPS route.
Cue sheet PDF.
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GPC Route:
Marinwood Bolinas loop CCW
Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
This week we will ride a big loop starting at Miller Creek and going through Pt. Reyes Station (snack), Bear Valley, Olema, and Bolinas, where we stop for lunch. Then it is up the climb of BoFax Road, down to Alpine Dam, and into Fairfax. Finish with the short steep climb over Fawn Drive. A bit shorter than our usual rides, but with enough hilliness to make up for 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. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.
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Leader: Drew U
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GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration
This will be a special anniversary edition of TT. We'll celebrate by adding Mulholland ridge and traversing the course counter clockwise. Net distance is ~20 miles (+3 miles) over 2.6K (+600ft) of elevation. It's more challenging to go up Wild Dirt and to descend East Ridge on a gravel bike.
This is the modified route on ridewithgps and strava
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: Joel Ager
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Leader: David Brown
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Leader: David Gould
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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: Rick Patterson
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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'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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Leader: Alison Kuehner
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Pre-registration
This route should avoid the heat and smoke expected this weekend in much of our area. The climb to the top of Hawk Hill can have great views, fog permitting. We go through a short tunnel on the way back, so bring lights. Note we will ride many miles on mixed-use bike paths. Meet at the Tom Bates soccer field at the end of Gilman in Berkeley. Lunch in Tiburon.
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GPC Route:
Bears Loop
Start Location:
Orinda - San Pablo Dam Rd and Bear Creek Rd
Pre-registration
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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This is a scenic, mixed-terrain tour of the East Bay steeps. Starting at Lake Merritt, we loop through Piedmont, Claremont, Montclair and the rest of the Oakland hills on road, with off-road detours through 'Dirt Tunnel', Redwood Regional, Joaquin Miller and Leona Heights. For the hillclimbers amongst you, we go in search of steep grades and less-trafficked streets, clearing over 6,000 feet of gain in forty miles. A gravel or at least a gravel-adjacent bike is required; gentle gearing is recommended. Rest-stop at Fournée in Berkeley and potential final stop for beer at Ghost Town.
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration
Please join us this Sunday for our Xiao Hui send-off, as she leaves the Bay to start her career as a tenured prof. This month we will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART (where free weekend parking is available), ride across RSR, and do a counter-clockwise loop along China Camp. Meet at 9:45 as usual and we will leave as close to 9:50 as possible. Check out the RWGPS route here. We’ll end at MJ’s house for a celebration in her backyard, which is not reflected on the route, but we will lead you there if you join us for the post-ride party! As said before, this is a little longer, but there is less climbing. RWGPS says that the elevation is 1,067, but add about 500 for RSR.
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Leader: Karen Street
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Leader: James Scott
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GPC Route:
Novice Ride #3: Roundhill Loop
Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration
Meet 10:00 a.m. at East side of the Pleasant Hill BART entrance. We'll ride through Walnut Creek and down Danville Blvd, circling back through the neighborhoods of Danville, Alamo & Walnut Creek.
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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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GPC Route:
Nicasio to Hearts Desire
Start Location:
Nicasio
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Meet in Nicasio at 10 for a 10:15 start. We will ride out to Hearts Desire for lunch and then back through Pt. Reyes Station for snacks. Lunch can be bought at the deli in Inverness Park, but service is slow, so you may want to bring your own lunch. It could be foggy at the beach, so dress accordingly. Allow some extra driving time for road work on Lucas Valley Road. Please pre-register if possible and download or print out route.
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GPC Route:
Marinwood to Petaluma via Spring Hill
Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
From Miller Creek we'll ride through Nicasio, Hick's Valley, and Chileno Valley. Into Petaluma on the newly repaved Spring Hill Road for lunch at Ray's Deli & Tavern. Return via Red Hill.
Shorten the ride to 49 miles by meeting us in Nicasio, probably about 10:20.
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: 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: Joel Ager
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Leader: David Brown
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Leader: David Gould
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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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: Rick Patterson
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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'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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Leader: Arnim Polster
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I did this ride in January and really enjoyed it! This time around, it’s going to be hot, so plan accordingly - bring plenty of water and sunblock! Meet at 8:15 for a 8:30 rollout.
We're changing the start to Fairfield, which is less driving from the Bay Area. Otherwise, it will still be the same loop - we'll have lunch in Winters at Mile 42 now.
Start: Safeway Parking Lot - 2401 Waterman Blvd, Fairfield, CA 94534
Here is the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40717598
See you there!
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Leader: Bill Hofmann
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Leader: James Scott
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GPC Route:
Novice Ride #4: Lamorinda
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Meet at 10:00am at Orinda BART. Ride to downtown Lafayette to downtown Moraga and return, using the St. Stephens bike trail, the Lafayette-Moraga bike trail, and also regular roads. Finish at Orinda Theatre Square for optional lunch.
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Addison and Bolivar
Pre-registration
CANCELLED due to poor air quality
Let's ride the bay trail and San Rafael bridge to larkspur for coffee/pastry, and back. Come on out for a pleasant ride!
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Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration
Anne is stepping in as a co-leader while MJ is out. Thanks, Anne!
[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:
Fort Ross Road from Cazadero side
Start Location:
Duncans Mills
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
The ride starts at Duncan's Mills. Forecast max temp at Fort Ross is 71.
Allow at least 1 hr and 45 minutes driving time from Berkeley. We will ride through Cazadero and over Ft Ross, Seaview and Timber Cove Roads. Timber Cove is a smooth downhill and can be fast. Good brakes are required. Lunch at the Fort Ross Store.
| August 2022 Ride Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Weekend | Total |
| 39 | 17 | 56 |