Ride Schedule for May 2022
Leader: Jessica Jensen (510) 508-6389 text
Meet at 7:00 am
Start Location: Moraga - Campolindo High School
Come join us for our annual "party on wheels"! You can register the day of if you're not already, and find all information on the century website.
There are 3 different routes to choose from - 50, 75, and 100 mile options. The food is still homemade and delicious as ever. The weather will be just about perfect! Can't wait 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. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails. We recommend tires at least 32mm wide. 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]
Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We try to time this ride for the train arriving at 5:28pm, but 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: Bear Valley to Drakes Beach
Start Location: Point Reyes Bear Valley Visitor Center
Pre-registration
Wednesday may be warm. I am planning to ride to Drakes Beach for lunch and back to the Visitor Center. (Bring a lunch or pick something up at Inverness Park or at the store in Inverness.)
The Historic Life-Saving Service and G Ranch Cemetery is along the way at the tip of Drakes Estero.
Some intrepid riders will want to skip Drakes and go to Chimney Rock or the lighthouse or visit all three. It's about a 6 mile difference. This links to lighthouse cue sheet. We will sort out who is riding where at the ride start.
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.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
From Marinwood we head to Fairfax via Big Rock, San Geronimo, and Woodacre. Then over Bolinas Fairfax road to lunch in Bolinas. Return via Hwy 1, Olema, and Platform Bridge. Faster riders are welcome if you don't mind waiting at regroups. Pre-registration is appreciated.
See the Route on RideWithGPS.
Shorten the ride to about 47 miles by parking in Nicasio and meeting us at the junction of Lucas Valley Road and Nicasio Valley Road at approx 10:10. We will not be riding through Nicasio.
We'll start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready. If you arrive after the meeting time, you may have to chase. You can probably catch us at the Woodacre Market (mile 14.5), where we will take a break.
Leader: Mike Wood (708) 539-9663 text
Leader: Drew Ulricksen (510) 290-0615 text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please note later start time until the end of August.
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 Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Leader: Alison Kuehner (510) 219-3929 text
Meet at 8:30 am for a 8:45 am start
Start Location: Sports Basement, Berkeley
Pre-registration
Come ride before the century workers party! We will follow most of the north loop route, adapted to starting and ending at Sports Basement. You will burn plenty of calories so you can enjoy the party afterwards. We’ll ride a brisk TM pace, with the same stops as the century: Island, Crockett (J&L market, the only food stop on the ride) and Briones.
Leader: Mike Wood (708) 539-9663 text
Leader: Drew Ulricksen (510) 290-0615 text
Meet at 9:00 am
Start Location: Fairfax Coffee Roastery
Pre-registration
Great Bolinas Ridge Rambler from MCBC's Dirt Fondo last year. 44 miles with 5500 feet of elevation. This was one of my favorite rides last summer. It features a newer trail called Bills Trail, created in 2020.
Bolinas Ridge is not hard technically speaking, but does have washboard for >1 mile so I prefer some suspension on this ride but a gravel bike will suffice. We'll have post ride eats in Fairfax which is a great way to enjoy a Saturday.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Terri Bimes (510) 697-1400
Leader: Patty Monahan (510) 290-8911 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: Sports Basement, Berkeley
Pre-registration
Please join us for a fun, hilly ride before the century volunteer party/lunch. We'll leave from Sports Basement, climb Tunnel Rd, descend Redwood to Moraga, then climb Donald Drive, to Wildcat Canyon and back to Sports Basement. Ride to Eat! Earn your extra slice of pizza by joining us for this 38 mile loop. Meet at the front entrance of Sports Basement at 9:00, ready to roll at 9:10 am. If you've never tried the short, steep climb up Donald Drive in Moraga, here's your chance! Please try to register in advance so we know how many riders to expect.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38144648.
Leader: Tony Saracino (313) 718-2264 text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Sports Basement, Berkeley
Pre-registration
Did you volunteer for the Grizzly Peak Century? Come celebrate the completion of a successful event with your fellow Grizzles for some rides (TBD) followed by an after party! The start times for the rides and the party itself will be updated here. Looking forward to celebrating with you!
From Sports Basement we will climb out Spruce and continue on Wildcat Canyon to SPDR. We will continue down Moraga to Canyon. After climbing Pinehurst we will take Skyline to South Park. Climbing out on Shasta we will return via Grizzly Peak and Euclid to head back to Sports Basement for food and celebration.
Ride With GPS:Route
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Leader: Rahman Batin (510) 502-3151 text
Meet at 10:00 am
Start Location: Sports Basement, Berkeley
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
A gentle ride, avoiding most of the hills. Take Arlington all the way to the north. Return via San Pablo Dam Road (SPDR) and Wildcat. Click here for the route. After the ride it's time for a party.
Leader: Karen Street (510) 356-7081
Meet at 11:15 am for a 11:30 am start
Start Location: Sports Basement, Berkeley
Pre-registration
We'll visit the new Emeryville bike bridge and Brickyard Cove Park, near the Berkeley Bike Bridge, in a short easy loop. We can add in some stops, as group wishes.
Leader: Jessica Jensen (510) 508-6389 text
Meet at 1:00 pm
Start Location: Sports Basement, Berkeley
Did you volunteer for the Grizzly Peak Century? Come celebrate the completion of a successful event with your fellow Grizzles for some rides (TBD) followed by an after party! Ride one of the posted rides (or don't), and then come hang out for pizza, cake, and good cheer!
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/mAaGLp8MxytFjJnn7
Looking forward to celebrating with you!
Leader: David Cone (510) 684-3874
Leader: Bao Uy (858) 610-6720
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start Rain Date: Sun May 22
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
This ride is "RAINED OUT" (regardless of the actual weather) and re-scheduled to May 22.
Familiar roads, but with bonus climbing! Warm-up on Arlington from Berkeley to Richmond. Small wall #1: Back side of Hasford Heights (Hillcrest). #2: The utterly gratuitous Amend Rd (or skip it, and use Olinda). Out Castro Ranch to Mama Bear. Small wall #3: Happy Valley. Then we re-group and decide bravely to tackle Toyonal/Lomas Cantadas, or the less intimidating Toyonal/Wildcat.
Updated map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39219344
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. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails. We recommend tires at least 32mm wide. 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]
Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We try to time this ride for the train arriving at 5:28pm, but 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
Leader: Christine Kerr (510) 501-6451 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Start Location: Livermore - Mines Rd & Del Valle
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Chris Kerr and Nikki Ellman will lead a ride starting on Mines Road just past Del Valle Road. Meet at 10 for a 10:15 start. This is an out-and-back of about 50 miles to the Junction Restaurant. You can continue a few miles on San Antonio Road if you wish. In the past there have been spectacular flower displays out there, but we may be a bit late. The restaurant at the Junction is closed on Wednesdays, so bring your own lunch to eat on their grounds. No route sheets are needed since it's a straight-forward route.
High temp is predicted to be 68, so it should be pleasant out there.
Please pre-register.
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: Heather Farm, Morgan Territory, Diablo Junction
Start Location: Walnut Creek - Heather Farm
Pre-registration
Let's avoid Marin today as the last of this cold weather moves through. It should be warmer in the East Bay.
Meet in the penultimate northern parking lot of Heather Farm in Walnut Creek (by the baseball fields) for this ride to Clayton, Morgan Territory, and Diablo Junction. Lunch will be at Draeger's Market in Blackhawk Plaza.
Note that Heather Farm is about a mile from Pleasant Hill BART, which is probably the preferred way to get there. If you want to make the ride easier you can skip the Diablo climb after lunch and work your way back on the Iron Horse Trail. Navigation for that option is simple, but up to you.
We'll start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready. If you arrive after the meeting time you may have to chase. You can probably catch us at the park in Clayton, where we will have a brief stop.
Leader: Mike Wood (708) 539-9663 text
Leader: Drew Ulricksen (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: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 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: Arleen Sakamoto (415) 279-6248
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: Wendy Cosin (510) 813-7061
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 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: Siu Mak (510) 229-0090 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 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: Andrew Glickman (510) 928-0792 text
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 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: Tony Saracino (313) 718-2264 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 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: Ted Ognibene (510) 914-1065 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
Meet at 9:00 for 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. We don't normally have an ASSR in May, but a calendar quirk allows it this month. This months Presto ride is on the shortish side as a 60 miler over the Zampa Memorial Bridge into Benicia and before crossing back into Martinez via the Benicia bridge. I have the lunch stop in Martinez but am open to other suggestions (Bruehol?). The ride is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39356737
Leader: Adele Madelo (510) 773-0693 text
Meet at 9:45 am
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
Start from Rockridge BART. Wend through Piedmont and Oakmore to get to Butters Canyon. Make our way to Redwood, Little Pinehurst, Canyon, and Moraga Way. Coffee/lunch stop at Orinda Peets. Back over the ridge via Wildcat. See RWGPS route here. Meet at 9:45. We leave as close to 9:50 as possible. Antioch-bound train arrives at 9:22 (can always get a coffee at Highwire). Parking free during the weekend.
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. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails. We recommend tires at least 32mm wide. 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]
Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We try to time this ride for the train arriving at 5:28pm, but 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: Stafford Lake to Marshall
Start Location: Stafford Lake
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
We will meet at Stafford Lake at 10 for a 10:15 start. We will ride to Marshall for lunch (the store is closed on Wednesdays so bring your own lunch) and back through Pt. Reyes Station for snacks. Parking fee at Stafford Lake is $5. There is a ticket machine in the parking lot. Please pre-register. Questions, email or text me.
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
GPC Route: Marinwood to Petaluma - Clockwise
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
Richmond Bridge is effectively closed due to a crash. The Marin ride is canceled.
But wait ... Meet at Spruce and Grizzly at 9:30 for a decide and-ride. Martinez or something. Or meet 15 minutes later at bottom of Wildcat.
From Miller Creek we'll ride through Nicasio, the Cheese Factory, Chileno Valley to Petaluma 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.
We'll start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready to go. If you arrive after the meeting time, you can probably chase us down in Nicasio. Please pre-register if you can.
Leader: Rob Delfosse (925) 522-6270 text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Pre-registration
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39307460
Best route in Yosemite. Wapama falls are at high volume this month
start location is Yosemite Ridge Resort, 7589 State Highway 120 Groveland, CA, 95321
address is trechnically in Groveland but actual start is in Buck Meadows, 11 miles east on hwy 120
mostly very good surfaces except on Evergreen and Hardin Flat roads but they are still very enjoyable if you're careful. The climbs are not steep on this route, except on Hardin "Flat", but Hardin parallels hwy 120 and is avoidable if desired. the first mile of Cherry Creek road is 7-9% also We'll ride a total of 9 miles on highway 120, which has a decent shoulder and mostly light traffic, but it also has a rumble strip. A mirror is very helpful there imo.
lots of variety of scenery and terrain, lots of creeks and clear rivers and water falls this time of year. All the water is the main attraction on this route, and the great roads of course
The drive is against traffic in both directions (on weekdays), and was super smooth when I drove it last week.
bikes are charged $20 to enter the park but If you have a pass, you can bring 3 riders in with you.
also, Ride w/GPS seems to over estimate the amount of climbing by about 10%,
Buck Meadows is a small town and parking is somewhat limited. . Yosemite Ridge Resort charges $15 per day, and there are spaces along side highway 120 in the grass.. might have to get creative
Leader: Mike Wood (708) 539-9663 text
Leader: Drew Ulricksen (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: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 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: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Meet at 4:55 pm for a 5:00 pm start
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
[RWGPS route] TGIF, and happy Bike To Wherever Day! We'll take the scenic and hilly route from Rockridge BART to the BTWD party at Lake Merritt: Tunnel, Skyline, Shepherd Canyon, Park, and Trestle Glen. This is a T-pace ride. Note that this ride does not return to the start, and you might want to bring a jacket and/or lights if you think you'll be at the party for a while.
Leader: Arnim Polster (415) 271-3440 text
Meet at 8:00 am for a 8:10 am start
Start Location: Cotati Mall, just west of Hwy 101 on Gravenstein Hwy
Mandatory pre-registration closed. Do not show up if unregistered!
For 107-mile route, start/end in Cotati. Roll at 8:10am
For 79-mile version, option to start/end in Freestone. We'll be regrouping in Freestone ca. 9:20, roll at 9:30.
For 51-mile version, option to start/end in Duncans Mills, We'll regroup in Duncans Mills ca. 10:20, roll at 10:30
For those who ride one of the longer options, refreshments at either Duncans Mills or Cazadero (we'll decide in Duncans Mills). For all options, refreshment stop in Fort Ross
Routes:
107 miles, start/end in Cotati
79.5 miles, start/end in Freestone
51.5 miles, start/end in Duncans Mills
Please register if you're planning on doing this ride, so I'll know who to meet in Cotati and who will join in Freestone or Duncans Mills
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
This is a friendly 12mph paced ride from Orinda BART (NW parking lot) along Camino Pablo Road with a regroup at mile seven at Castro Ranch Road. Continue on Castro Ranch Road two more miles to Pinole Valley Road and left for another 4 miles to the Bear Claw Bakery after crossing San Pablo Road. We park our bikes conveniently behind the bakery.
Leader: David Cone (510) 684-3874
Leader: Bao Uy (858) 610-6720
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
This ride is CANCELLED (again) due to unforeseen circumstances. We'll do it some future month.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Andrew Glickman (510) 928-0792 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
[RWGPS route] Note that this is a TM ride starting at North Berkeley BART. Avoid the bridge toll and ride Paradise Loop from Point Richmond! This route utilizes many popular bike trails and routes. The only bathroom, food, and water stop is at Woodlands Market at Mile 27.
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. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails. We recommend tires at least 32mm wide. 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]
Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We try to time this ride for the train arriving at 5:28pm, but 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 Hearts Desire
Start Location: Nicasio
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
We will ride from Nicasio via Olema and Bear Valley to Heart's Desire beach in Tomales Bay Park. Return will be via Point Reyes Station with a stop for treats in Point Reyes Station. There are moderate climbs before Olema and after Inverness on the way to Heart's Desire and another leaving Heart's Desire on the return, but overall, it's not a very hilly ride. Call or email leader if questions.
Leader: Thomas Dunscombe (510) 385-5859 text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Palomares Calaveras Clockwise from West Dublin BART
Start Location: Stoneridge Mall parking lot
Pre-registration
It looks windy, cold and foggy in the West Bay so lets ride the south/east bay this week. Epic weather says it could get as high as 78 so be sure to bring two water containers. This is a TM pace ride but often there is a faster paced group and a slower paced group. Those that want to ride faster are welcome as long as you're willing to wait at the regroups.
Leader: Mike Wood (708) 539-9663 text
Leader: Drew Ulricksen (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: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 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: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:35 am start
Start Location: Tilden Park - Island Picnic Area
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Ride from Berkeley to Franklin Canyon Rd, McEwen (the easy direction), Carquinez Scenic Drive, and then Martinez for lunch where many choices await. Return via Reliez Valley Rd, Lafayette, etc. You can omit 17 miles by skipping the northern little loop for a leader-less return ... but then you will miss some great roads plus lunch.
Meet at Island Picnic Area in Tilden: restrooms available, but limited parking (intended for picnickers) so please bike there if you can. Be there, ready to ride, at 09:30. Optional pickup point at Wildcat/SPDR (map link is here): for that be there, ready to ride, at 09:50.
Preregistration and/or RSVP's are much appreciated, so that I know the size of the group (lunch planning).
The route: ridewithgps.com/routes/39571030. Note: route is subject to minor corrections until 8pm Friday evening, so don't load or print it until then.
Leader: Micky Bloom (510) 206-4083 text
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
hello bears et al,
Anne came up with the idea of a birthday ride for me, so let's go north to Benicia in celebration of my 79th. All are welcome, and there are no age limits. We will follow the usual path along the bay up to the Zampa bridge returning to Maritinez over the Benicia bridge and then home. Details are on the map below, but there will be some options for the last segment depending on how your legs feel. Also there will be a lunch stop in Benicia, place to be determined.
Any questions, do email or call me. Hope to see you at N Berkeley Bart Sunday at 9.
Micky
Leader: Steve Tracy (510) 881-6042 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:10 am start
GPC Route: Heather Farm Morgan Territory, Livorna Heights
Start Location: Walnut Creek - Heather Farm
Pre-registration
Seasonably mild day expected. Neighborhood route to Clayton, BR and water mile 8.6. Snacks atop Morgan Territory about mile 20. Down to Blackhawk with lunch at Draeger's mile 38. Return via Stone Valley Rd, Round Hill country club, San Miguel Drive. 3700 elevation gain.
Meet at covered parking lot near the lake, BR and water at ballfields just north of there. Start is about a mile from Pleasant Hill BART
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. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails. We recommend tires at least 32mm wide. 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]
Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We try to time this ride for the train arriving at 5:28pm, but 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.
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Start Location:
Moraga - Campolindo High School
Come join us for our annual "party on wheels"! You can register the day of if you're not already, and find all information on the century website.
There are 3 different routes to choose from - 50, 75, and 100 mile options. The food is still homemade and delicious as ever. The weather will be just about perfect! Can't wait 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. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails. We recommend tires at least 32mm wide. 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]
Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We try to time this ride for the train arriving at 5:28pm, but 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:
Bear Valley to Drakes Beach
Start Location:
Point Reyes Bear Valley Visitor Center
Pre-registration
Wednesday may be warm. I am planning to ride to Drakes Beach for lunch and back to the Visitor Center. (Bring a lunch or pick something up at Inverness Park or at the store in Inverness.)
The Historic Life-Saving Service and G Ranch Cemetery is along the way at the tip of Drakes Estero.
Some intrepid riders will want to skip Drakes and go to Chimney Rock or the lighthouse or visit all three. It's about a 6 mile difference. This links to lighthouse cue sheet. We will sort out who is riding where at the ride start.
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.
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Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
From Marinwood we head to Fairfax via Big Rock, San Geronimo, and Woodacre. Then over Bolinas Fairfax road to lunch in Bolinas. Return via Hwy 1, Olema, and Platform Bridge. Faster riders are welcome if you don't mind waiting at regroups. Pre-registration is appreciated.
See the Route on RideWithGPS.
Shorten the ride to about 47 miles by parking in Nicasio and meeting us at the junction of Lucas Valley Road and Nicasio Valley Road at approx 10:10. We will not be riding through Nicasio.
We'll start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready. If you arrive after the meeting time, you may have to chase. You can probably catch us at the Woodacre Market (mile 14.5), where we will take a break.
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Leader: Drew Ulricksen
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GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: Rick Patterson
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Leader: David Brown
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please note later start time until the end of August.
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: Alison Kuehner
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Start Location:
Sports Basement, Berkeley
Pre-registration
Come ride before the century workers party! We will follow most of the north loop route, adapted to starting and ending at Sports Basement. You will burn plenty of calories so you can enjoy the party afterwards. We’ll ride a brisk TM pace, with the same stops as the century: Island, Crockett (J&L market, the only food stop on the ride) and Briones.
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Leader: Drew Ulricksen
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Start Location:
Fairfax Coffee Roastery
Pre-registration
Great Bolinas Ridge Rambler from MCBC's Dirt Fondo last year. 44 miles with 5500 feet of elevation. This was one of my favorite rides last summer. It features a newer trail called Bills Trail, created in 2020.
Bolinas Ridge is not hard technically speaking, but does have washboard for >1 mile so I prefer some suspension on this ride but a gravel bike will suffice. We'll have post ride eats in Fairfax which is a great way to enjoy a Saturday.
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Leader: Terri Bimes
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Leader: Patty Monahan
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Start Location:
Sports Basement, Berkeley
Pre-registration
Please join us for a fun, hilly ride before the century volunteer party/lunch. We'll leave from Sports Basement, climb Tunnel Rd, descend Redwood to Moraga, then climb Donald Drive, to Wildcat Canyon and back to Sports Basement. Ride to Eat! Earn your extra slice of pizza by joining us for this 38 mile loop. Meet at the front entrance of Sports Basement at 9:00, ready to roll at 9:10 am. If you've never tried the short, steep climb up Donald Drive in Moraga, here's your chance! Please try to register in advance so we know how many riders to expect.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38144648.
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Start Location:
Sports Basement, Berkeley
Pre-registration
Did you volunteer for the Grizzly Peak Century? Come celebrate the completion of a successful event with your fellow Grizzles for some rides (TBD) followed by an after party! The start times for the rides and the party itself will be updated here. Looking forward to celebrating with you!
From Sports Basement we will climb out Spruce and continue on Wildcat Canyon to SPDR. We will continue down Moraga to Canyon. After climbing Pinehurst we will take Skyline to South Park. Climbing out on Shasta we will return via Grizzly Peak and Euclid to head back to Sports Basement for food and celebration.
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Leader: Rahman Batin
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Start Location:
Sports Basement, Berkeley
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
A gentle ride, avoiding most of the hills. Take Arlington all the way to the north. Return via San Pablo Dam Road (SPDR) and Wildcat. Click here for the route. After the ride it's time for a party.
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Start Location:
Sports Basement, Berkeley
Pre-registration
We'll visit the new Emeryville bike bridge and Brickyard Cove Park, near the Berkeley Bike Bridge, in a short easy loop. We can add in some stops, as group wishes.
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Start Location:
Sports Basement, Berkeley
Did you volunteer for the Grizzly Peak Century? Come celebrate the completion of a successful event with your fellow Grizzles for some rides (TBD) followed by an after party! Ride one of the posted rides (or don't), and then come hang out for pizza, cake, and good cheer!
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/mAaGLp8MxytFjJnn7
Looking forward to celebrating with you!
Leader: David Cone
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Leader: Bao Uy
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
This ride is "RAINED OUT" (regardless of the actual weather) and re-scheduled to May 22.
Familiar roads, but with bonus climbing! Warm-up on Arlington from Berkeley to Richmond. Small wall #1: Back side of Hasford Heights (Hillcrest). #2: The utterly gratuitous Amend Rd (or skip it, and use Olinda). Out Castro Ranch to Mama Bear. Small wall #3: Happy Valley. Then we re-group and decide bravely to tackle Toyonal/Lomas Cantadas, or the less intimidating Toyonal/Wildcat.
Updated map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39219344
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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. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails. We recommend tires at least 32mm wide. 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]
Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We try to time this ride for the train arriving at 5:28pm, but 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: Christine Kerr
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Start Location:
Livermore - Mines Rd & Del Valle
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Chris Kerr and Nikki Ellman will lead a ride starting on Mines Road just past Del Valle Road. Meet at 10 for a 10:15 start. This is an out-and-back of about 50 miles to the Junction Restaurant. You can continue a few miles on San Antonio Road if you wish. In the past there have been spectacular flower displays out there, but we may be a bit late. The restaurant at the Junction is closed on Wednesdays, so bring your own lunch to eat on their grounds. No route sheets are needed since it's a straight-forward route.
High temp is predicted to be 68, so it should be pleasant out there.
Please pre-register.
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:
Heather Farm, Morgan Territory, Diablo Junction
Start Location:
Walnut Creek - Heather Farm
Pre-registration
Let's avoid Marin today as the last of this cold weather moves through. It should be warmer in the East Bay.
Meet in the penultimate northern parking lot of Heather Farm in Walnut Creek (by the baseball fields) for this ride to Clayton, Morgan Territory, and Diablo Junction. Lunch will be at Draeger's Market in Blackhawk Plaza.
Note that Heather Farm is about a mile from Pleasant Hill BART, which is probably the preferred way to get there. If you want to make the ride easier you can skip the Diablo climb after lunch and work your way back on the Iron Horse Trail. Navigation for that option is simple, but up to you.
We'll start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready. If you arrive after the meeting time you may have to chase. You can probably catch us at the park in Clayton, where we will have a brief stop.
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Leader: Drew Ulricksen
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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: Rick Patterson
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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: 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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Leader: Mary Ann Jawili
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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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Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
Meet at 9:00 for 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. We don't normally have an ASSR in May, but a calendar quirk allows it this month. This months Presto ride is on the shortish side as a 60 miler over the Zampa Memorial Bridge into Benicia and before crossing back into Martinez via the Benicia bridge. I have the lunch stop in Martinez but am open to other suggestions (Bruehol?). The ride is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39356737
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
Start from Rockridge BART. Wend through Piedmont and Oakmore to get to Butters Canyon. Make our way to Redwood, Little Pinehurst, Canyon, and Moraga Way. Coffee/lunch stop at Orinda Peets. Back over the ridge via Wildcat. See RWGPS route here. Meet at 9:45. We leave as close to 9:50 as possible. Antioch-bound train arrives at 9:22 (can always get a coffee at Highwire). Parking free during the weekend.
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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. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails. We recommend tires at least 32mm wide. 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]
Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We try to time this ride for the train arriving at 5:28pm, but 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:
Stafford Lake to Marshall
Start Location:
Stafford Lake
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
We will meet at Stafford Lake at 10 for a 10:15 start. We will ride to Marshall for lunch (the store is closed on Wednesdays so bring your own lunch) and back through Pt. Reyes Station for snacks. Parking fee at Stafford Lake is $5. There is a ticket machine in the parking lot. Please pre-register. Questions, email or text me.
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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GPC Route:
Marinwood to Petaluma - Clockwise
Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
Richmond Bridge is effectively closed due to a crash. The Marin ride is canceled.
But wait ... Meet at Spruce and Grizzly at 9:30 for a decide and-ride. Martinez or something. Or meet 15 minutes later at bottom of Wildcat.
From Miller Creek we'll ride through Nicasio, the Cheese Factory, Chileno Valley to Petaluma 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.
We'll start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready to go. If you arrive after the meeting time, you can probably chase us down in Nicasio. Please pre-register if you can.
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Pre-registration
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39307460
Best route in Yosemite. Wapama falls are at high volume this month
start location is Yosemite Ridge Resort, 7589 State Highway 120 Groveland, CA, 95321
address is trechnically in Groveland but actual start is in Buck Meadows, 11 miles east on hwy 120
mostly very good surfaces except on Evergreen and Hardin Flat roads but they are still very enjoyable if you're careful. The climbs are not steep on this route, except on Hardin "Flat", but Hardin parallels hwy 120 and is avoidable if desired. the first mile of Cherry Creek road is 7-9% also We'll ride a total of 9 miles on highway 120, which has a decent shoulder and mostly light traffic, but it also has a rumble strip. A mirror is very helpful there imo.
lots of variety of scenery and terrain, lots of creeks and clear rivers and water falls this time of year. All the water is the main attraction on this route, and the great roads of course
The drive is against traffic in both directions (on weekdays), and was super smooth when I drove it last week.
bikes are charged $20 to enter the park but If you have a pass, you can bring 3 riders in with you.
also, Ride w/GPS seems to over estimate the amount of climbing by about 10%,
Buck Meadows is a small town and parking is somewhat limited. . Yosemite Ridge Resort charges $15 per day, and there are spaces along side highway 120 in the grass.. might have to get creative
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Leader: Drew Ulricksen
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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: Rick Patterson
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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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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
[RWGPS route] TGIF, and happy Bike To Wherever Day! We'll take the scenic and hilly route from Rockridge BART to the BTWD party at Lake Merritt: Tunnel, Skyline, Shepherd Canyon, Park, and Trestle Glen. This is a T-pace ride. Note that this ride does not return to the start, and you might want to bring a jacket and/or lights if you think you'll be at the party for a while.
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Start Location:
Cotati Mall, just west of Hwy 101 on Gravenstein Hwy
Mandatory pre-registration closed. Do not show up if unregistered!
For 107-mile route, start/end in Cotati. Roll at 8:10am
For 79-mile version, option to start/end in Freestone. We'll be regrouping in Freestone ca. 9:20, roll at 9:30.
For 51-mile version, option to start/end in Duncans Mills, We'll regroup in Duncans Mills ca. 10:20, roll at 10:30
For those who ride one of the longer options, refreshments at either Duncans Mills or Cazadero (we'll decide in Duncans Mills). For all options, refreshment stop in Fort Ross
Routes:
107 miles, start/end in Cotati
79.5 miles, start/end in Freestone
51.5 miles, start/end in Duncans Mills
Please register if you're planning on doing this ride, so I'll know who to meet in Cotati and who will join in Freestone or Duncans Mills
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Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
This is a friendly 12mph paced ride from Orinda BART (NW parking lot) along Camino Pablo Road with a regroup at mile seven at Castro Ranch Road. Continue on Castro Ranch Road two more miles to Pinole Valley Road and left for another 4 miles to the Bear Claw Bakery after crossing San Pablo Road. We park our bikes conveniently behind the bakery.
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Leader: Bao Uy
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This ride is CANCELLED (again) due to unforeseen circumstances. We'll do it some future month.
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Leader: Andrew Glickman
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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[RWGPS route] Note that this is a TM ride starting at North Berkeley BART. Avoid the bridge toll and ride Paradise Loop from Point Richmond! This route utilizes many popular bike trails and routes. The only bathroom, food, and water stop is at Woodlands Market at Mile 27.
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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. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails. We recommend tires at least 32mm wide. 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]
Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We try to time this ride for the train arriving at 5:28pm, but 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.
We will ride from Nicasio via Olema and Bear Valley to Heart's Desire beach in Tomales Bay Park. Return will be via Point Reyes Station with a stop for treats in Point Reyes Station. There are moderate climbs before Olema and after Inverness on the way to Heart's Desire and another leaving Heart's Desire on the return, but overall, it's not a very hilly ride. Call or email leader if questions.
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GPC Route:
Palomares Calaveras Clockwise from West Dublin BART
Start Location:
Stoneridge Mall parking lot
Pre-registration
It looks windy, cold and foggy in the West Bay so lets ride the south/east bay this week. Epic weather says it could get as high as 78 so be sure to bring two water containers. This is a TM pace ride but often there is a faster paced group and a slower paced group. Those that want to ride faster are welcome as long as you're willing to wait at the regroups.
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Leader: Drew Ulricksen
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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: Rick Patterson
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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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Start Location:
Tilden Park - Island Picnic Area
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Ride from Berkeley to Franklin Canyon Rd, McEwen (the easy direction), Carquinez Scenic Drive, and then Martinez for lunch where many choices await. Return via Reliez Valley Rd, Lafayette, etc. You can omit 17 miles by skipping the northern little loop for a leader-less return ... but then you will miss some great roads plus lunch.
Meet at Island Picnic Area in Tilden: restrooms available, but limited parking (intended for picnickers) so please bike there if you can. Be there, ready to ride, at 09:30. Optional pickup point at Wildcat/SPDR (map link is here): for that be there, ready to ride, at 09:50.
Preregistration and/or RSVP's are much appreciated, so that I know the size of the group (lunch planning).
The route: ridewithgps.com/routes/39571030. Note: route is subject to minor corrections until 8pm Friday evening, so don't load or print it until then.
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Leader: Anne Schonfield
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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hello bears et al,
Anne came up with the idea of a birthday ride for me, so let's go north to Benicia in celebration of my 79th. All are welcome, and there are no age limits. We will follow the usual path along the bay up to the Zampa bridge returning to Maritinez over the Benicia bridge and then home. Details are on the map below, but there will be some options for the last segment depending on how your legs feel. Also there will be a lunch stop in Benicia, place to be determined.
Any questions, do email or call me. Hope to see you at N Berkeley Bart Sunday at 9.
Micky
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GPC Route:
Heather Farm Morgan Territory, Livorna Heights
Start Location:
Walnut Creek - Heather Farm
Pre-registration
Seasonably mild day expected. Neighborhood route to Clayton, BR and water mile 8.6. Snacks atop Morgan Territory about mile 20. Down to Blackhawk with lunch at Draeger's mile 38. Return via Stone Valley Rd, Round Hill country club, San Miguel Drive. 3700 elevation gain.
Meet at covered parking lot near the lake, BR and water at ballfields just north of there. Start is about a mile from Pleasant Hill BART
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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. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails. We recommend tires at least 32mm wide. 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]
Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We try to time this ride for the train arriving at 5:28pm, but 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.
| May 2022 Ride Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Weekend | Total |
| 34 | 21 | 55 |