SAT APR 2 2/LT/34 Croissant and Hot Cocoa: Rustic Bakery 
Leader: Hong-Kit Wong     (917) 660-0229
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

There is a popular farmers market at Marin Country Mart every Saturday morning, so let's ride our bikes over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, and enjoy a warm croissant and a cup of hot cocoa. Bring cash or credit card. New riders welcome!

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38019355

SAT APR 2 5!/TM/33 Dirty Adventure Series - Tilden & Sibley from CCB 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Meet at 9:00 am
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration

Back for another Dirty Adventure this time in the East Bay where we began! We'll depart from CCB at 9:15am and head up El Toyonal to Wildcat via the cut-through. We'll do a NW loop out Nimitz using Havey Canyon to get back to Wildcat Trail which we’ll take to Loop Road.

We'll rest at the intersection of Meadow and Wildcat Gorge and then proceed to Seaview via Wildcat Gorge and Curran trails. Seaview will be the only hard climb of the day.

From Steam trains we'll drop on the road via GP and Fish Ranch to Sibley where we'll enjoy the wild flowers and vistas before taking a circuitous route back to CCB via trails near Pinehurst.

Lunch at CCB post ride. This ride will be fewer people due to Spring Break so please come and adventure with us!

Strava Route is 33M 4600ft of elevation.

SUN APR 3 3!/TM/60 Solvang Five Canyons Loop 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
GPC Route: Solvang Five Canyons
Start Location: Solvang - Royal Copenhagen Inn
Pre-registration

See nearly all that Solvang has to offer in one big loop. See Longhorns, Llamas, Buffalo and Davey Crockett! We will have an elegant lunch in Los Alamos, before tackling the horribly rough Drum Canyon Road, then trying to sneak by Figueroa Mt Brewing Company before arriving back at the start.

A cheerful adventurous attitude is encouraged. Strong navigation skills or riding with a buddy who knows the route can be very helpful. Print your own cue sheet if needed. Please sign in online if you would like the leader to keep some track of you; there may not be a paper sign in sheet at the ride start. Two full water bottles and some nutrition make good sense. The standards listed in the Rider Guidelines on our website always apply.

SUN APR 3 3/T/46 Solvang Four Canyons Loop 
Leader: Brian Aldrich     (510) 693-0603    text
Leader: Janet Noble     (510) 205-9004    text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
GPC Route: Solvang Four Canyons Loop
Start Location: Solvang - Royal Copenhagen Inn
Pre-registration

See the best of Solvang and get to lunch quicker. Miss the roughest climb that I have ever done, Cat Canyon. After lunch, we tackle the second roughest road in the area. The even shorter ride possibility is to turn around at Fess Parker Winery, and return nearly the same way (26 miles).

A cheerful adventurous attitude is encouraged. Strong navigation skills or riding with a buddy who knows the route can be very helpful. Print your own cue sheet if needed. Please sign in online if you would like the leader to keep some track of you; there may not be a paper sign in sheet at the ride start. Two full water bottles and some nutrition make good sense. The standards listed in the Rider Guidelines on our website always apply.

SUN APR 3 3/T/41 Century Prep Ride #6 Three Small Walls 
Leader: James Scott     (510) 847-3948    text
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili     (661) 343-5737    text
Leader: Rick Patterson     (510) 978-1786    text
Meet at 9:00 am
GPC Route: Three Small Walls
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration

Meet at east side station entrance. Ride San Pablo Dam Rd to Appian Way, through Pinole and Crockett, climb McEwen (small wall #1, the hardest climb of the century!). Return via Martinez, Alhambra Valley, Pig Farm Hill (wall #2), El Sobrante, and Hillcrest (wall #3)

MON APR 4 3/T,TM/28-53-77 The Whole Jalama, Just Jalama, and the 3/4 Jalama 
Leader: Brian Aldrich     (510) 693-0603    text
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
GPC Route: 3/4 Jalama
Start Location: Solvang - Royal Copenhagen Inn
Pre-registration

This will be the Jalama Beach Day. Options include the Whole Jalama, the 3/4 Jalama, Just Jalama, and an Out and Back on Santa Rosa Road. Santa Rosa Road is quite nice, and is featured on the movie "Sideways". The Jalama Beach Cafe is famous for its burger. Note: we have found the burger too big to eat alone, there are lighter options, and the picnic area is casual, you can bring your own food. So Just Jalama Beach road is 28 miles, the 3/4 Jalama can be done if you carpool to the start of Jalama Beach road then ride back to Solvang once you've done Jalama Beach. The Whole Jalama is the hotel to the Cafe and back, 77 miles. Your two likely ride leaders, Brian and Mark, will probably do the 3/4 Jalama.

A cheerful adventurous attitude is encouraged. Strong navigation skills or riding with a buddy who knows the route can be very helpful. Print your own cue sheet if needed. Please sign in online if you would like the leader to keep some track of you; there may not be a paper sign in sheet at the ride start. Two full water bottles and some nutrition make good sense. The standards listed in the Rider Guidelines on our website always apply.

TUE APR 5 5/T/50 Solvang, Mt Figueroa Up & Back, or Mt Figueroa Adventure Loop (two rides) 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Leader: Daniel Fritz     (510) 735-7123    text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
GPC Route: Mt Figueroa Adventure Loop Clockwise
Start Location: Solvang - Royal Copenhagen Inn
Pre-registration

We will climb up the west side of Mt Figueroa, for an up and back, or ride to the Summit of Mt. Figueroa via the west side, and descend the east side. After the summit, we will descend to Los Olivos for lunch at Panino. Return to Solvang via Alamo Pintado or Ballard Canyon.

We have many cue sheets, routes and possibilities, you are welcome to extend, shorten, or lead an additional ride in competition with this ride. For this route you need an especially cheerful attitude, and good route finding skills although there are few turns. If you plan on joining us, please let us know in advance, you should attend the happy hour / route planning meeting the night before, or check in with us, so that you are aware of any changes to the route, start time or start location. 30% PoP or temperatures above 90 and below 30 may cancel the ride.

TUE APR 5 5/T/20 BARTable Mixed Terrain (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili     (661) 343-5737    text
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith     (510) 684-2840
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration

Bring lights! Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails. RideWithGPS route. We recommend tires at least 32mm wide. Riders are welcome to peel off at any point to get in more riding or head on home. Bring lights just in case. If you are on the fence, here are some pictures for inspiration: [1][2]

TUE APR 5 5/M/24,32 The Tuesday Evening Ride (repeats weekly) 
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.

TUE APR 5 5/B/32 GPC Tuesday 'Brisk' (repeats weekly) 
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.

WED APR 6 3/T,TM/40 Pozo Loop 
Leader: Brian Aldrich     (510) 693-0603    text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Pozo Loop
Start Location: Santa Margarita Community Park
Pre-registration

Note the later start time since we will be driving to get to the start. Accessed on our travel day between Solvang and Paso Robles, Pozo Loop offers up stunning scenery! There is good parking at the Community Park. Bring two full water bottles, as the water at the Ranger Station still said non potable. We will watch the temperatures, we just did this ride and it was too hot (80 in town, 96 on bike). We generally eat at "The Porch" restaurant in town after the ride.

A cheerful adventurous attitude is encouraged. Strong navigation skills or riding with a buddy who knows the route can be very helpful. Print your own cue sheet if needed. Please sign in online if you would like the leader to keep some track of you; there will not be a paper sign in sheet at the ride start. Two full water bottles and some nutrition makes good sense. This year it will be hot so plan for it!

WED APR 6 4/T/47 Wed Ride - Deb's Diversions - Valley Ford -Duncan Mills-Sonoma Coast  
Leader: Debbie Miskell     (415) 488-7300    text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Occidental Loop
Start Location: Valley Ford, School Rd.
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.

Let's ride along the Sonoma coast for one of our favorite rides. We will ride from Valley Ford through Occidental to Duncan's Mills for lunch and with a return along Hwy 1. The basic ride is about 40 miles with an optional 7 or so miles along Austin Creek and back up Cazadero Hwy. On return along Hwy 1, there is an optional steep climb up Bay Hill Rd.

Bring lunch or buy lunch in Duncan's Mills. There are pizza and sweets at the Gold Coast Coffee and Bakery where we have lunch or you can buy a sandwich across the road at the general store.

THU APR 7 4/TM/35 Tour of Paso, Adelaida Start 
Leader: Brian Aldrich     (510) 693-0603    text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
GPC Route: Tour de Paso via Adelaida
Start Location: Adelaide Inn, Paso Robles
Pre-registration

I have edited last years ride to make it a little shorter, and with a less steep start. This route does an Adelaida Road start as opposed to a Peachy, and cuts several miles on the East Side. A great tour of most all of the local roads. A great ride up Adelaida Road, across on Vineyard, and down the extremely smooth Willow descent and across Vineyard to the East Side, which offers a lot of rolling hills, farms, and great scenery. Lunch could be had back in Paso around the Town Square. I'd recommend Pappy McGregor's.

A cheerful adventurous attitude is encouraged. Strong navigation skills or riding with a buddy who knows the route can be very helpful. Print your own cue sheet if needed. Please sign in online if you would like the leader to keep some track of you; there may not be a paper sign in sheet at the ride start. Two full water bottles and some nutrition makes good sense. The standards listed in the Rider Guidelines on our website always apply.

THU APR 7 3/TM/49 Parkfield Earthquake Ride 
Leader: Daniel Fritz     (510) 735-7123    text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
GPC Route: Parkfield Earthquake Ride
Start Location: Mission San Miguel Arcángel
Pre-registration

Meet at 9:00 in front of the pool at the Adelaide Inn, 1215 Ysabel Street, so that we can drive to San Miguel to start the ride. In San Miquel we will park on Mission Street, across the street from the San Miguel Arcángel Mission. Do not park alongside the mission, that area is important to those religious devotees who want to walk around and worship the mission. The presiding priest of this Mission has requested this of us. He offered us even better parking, blessings and all, but it got way too complicated. This is a really cool ride into a very remote area, crossing the San Andreas Fault to an iconic western town with lunch at a rustic western café. I would say that you need a cheerful attitude and good navigation skills, but there is only one road, but I might as well say it anyway, so consider it said, this area is remote, and very cool, and don't be scared! This ride is a favorite with many other clubs. If you plan on joining us, please let us know in advance, you should attend the happy hour / route planning meeting the night before, or check in with us, so that you are aware of any changes to the route, start time or start location. 30% PoP may cancel.

THU APR 7 3/TM/70 Duros West 
Leader: John Hershberger     (510) 495-5504    text
Meet at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration

Let's roll to Nicasio for a regroup, Platform bridge road, to a stop in Olema, pick up food if needed. Through Inverness and out to Drakes Beach for a lunch stop. We return to pt Reyes Station for a snack stop, then Nicasio regroup, and back to Marinwood.

Faster riders are welcome if willing to wait at the regroups.

No maps or que sheets wtll be provided. If you need to contact me the day of the ride, use text. Be ready to roll at 9:30!

This a remote ride, bring a bike in good condition, and enough food and water.

Pre-registration is appreciated.

THU APR 7 4!/TM/23 Thursday Evening Ride (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Joel Ager     (510) 418-6462
Leader: Rick Patterson     (510) 978-1786    text
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: David Brown     (510) 508-4215    text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

Please join us for this weekly Thursday evening ride. A fast, 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. Bring lights for the return trip.

THU APR 7 5/0/15 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration

Lights Required as it's dark at the start since daylight savings. Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

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

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

FRI APR 8 4/0/28-40 Peachy Canyon Loop, Short, Long, or even Longer with Cypress Mt Road 
Leader: Brian Aldrich     (510) 693-0603    text
Leader: Janet Noble   (510) 205-9004    text
Meet at 8:00 am for a 8:00 am start
GPC Route: Peachy Canyon Loop
Start Location: Adelaide Inn, Paso Robles
Pre-registration

Meet at 8:00 AM in front of the pool at the Adelaide Inn, 1215 Ysabel Street, Paso Robles, for an early start so that if you hurry, you could check out by 11 AM. We will ride a beautiful loop around the wine country of Paso Robles. If you have time, you can extend the standard loop with an additional loop out to Cypress Mountain for a 40 mile ride. If you plan on joining us, please let us know in advance, you should attend the happy hour / route planning meeting the night before, or check in with us, so that you are aware of any changes to the route, start time or start location. This is the day that many people will return home, so there often are changes. 30% PoP may cancel.

SAT APR 9 4/LT/23 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - LT pace 
Leader: Siu Mak     (510) 229-0090    text
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.

SAT APR 9 4/T/50 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - T pace 
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili     (661) 343-5737    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.

SAT APR 9 4/TM/34 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - TM (short) 
Leader: Jan Cisar     (415) 812-6803
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.

SAT APR 9 4/TM/65 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - TM (long) 
Leader: Thomas Dunscombe     (510) 385-5859    text
Leader: David Madson     (415) 722-5885    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.

SAT APR 9 4/M/84 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - M-pace to Morgan Territory 
Leader: Ted Ognibene     (510) 914-1065    text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
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, which rides to Morgan Territory this month. Here is the route on RideWithGPS.

SUN APR 10 3!/T/53 Century Prep Ride #7 Morgan Territory  
Leader: James Scott     (510) 847-3948    text
Leader: John Alexander     (510) 528-3701
Meet at 9:00 am
GPC Route: Morgan Territory from Pleasant Hill BART
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.

Ride goes clockwise around Mt. Diablo via Morgan Territory Road, which is a fairly difficult climb.

TUE APR 12 5/T/20 BARTable Mixed Terrain (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili     (661) 343-5737    text
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith     (510) 684-2840
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration

Bring lights! Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails. RideWithGPS route. We recommend tires at least 32mm wide. Riders are welcome to peel off at any point to get in more riding or head on home. Bring lights just in case. If you are on the fence, here are some pictures for inspiration: [1][2]

TUE APR 12 5/M/24,32 The Tuesday Evening Ride (repeats weekly) 
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.

TUE APR 12 5/B/32 GPC Tuesday 'Brisk' (repeats weekly) 
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.

WED APR 13 5/T/37 Wed Ride - Lake Temescal – Redwood Canyon Golf Course 
Leader: Jim Clara     (510) 387-1255    text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Temescal to Redwood Canyon
Start Location: Oakland - Lake Temescal
Pre-registration

Please join us for this hilly ride which is really only a 4.6. There is ample parking and restrooms at ride start and a teeth rattling descent on Tunnel Rd at the ride end, in-between is pretty nice especially on Redwood Rd.

Lunch is at a golf course previously named Willow Park, but now Redwood Canyon. It has restrooms, water and a limited kitchen. I’m packing my lunch.

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.

WED APR 13 Meeting Virtual Club Meeting (repeats monthly) 
Meet at 6:45 pm for a 7:00 pm start

Join the club's virtual monthly business meeting at 7:00 pm. Optional social time from 6:45 pm to 7:00 pm. Check your email for an announcement with the agenda and details of how to join the meeting.

THU APR 14 4/TM/58 Duros West - Berkeley to Martinez 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Pre-registration

There is a surprisingly high chance of rain for the morning, but the East Bay is our best chance to stay dry. Check back here for possible cancellation if it looks wet.

We'll ride out to Martinez for lunch (mile 35) via SPDR, Alhambra, and pig farm. Snack stop at Nancy Boyd park (mile 23), then Franklin Canyon to McEwen (the easy way) and the George Miller Trail. Return via Bear Creek.

If coming from the East side, you can meet the group at the foot of Wildcat at approximately 10:00. Let me know if that is your plan.

Map and cue at RideWithGPS. Faster riders are welcome if they don't mind waiting at regroups. Faster riders should also feel free to push on after lunch if they do mind waiting. Let the ride leader know, in that case.

THU APR 14 4!/TM/23 Thursday Evening Ride (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Joel Ager     (510) 418-6462
Leader: Rick Patterson     (510) 978-1786    text
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: David Brown     (510) 508-4215    text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

Please join us for this weekly Thursday evening ride. A fast, 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. Bring lights for the return trip.

THU APR 14 5/0/15 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration

Lights Required as it's dark at the start since daylight savings. Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

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

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

FRI APR 15 1/T/35 Bay Trail / E-ville / Point Richmond 
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.

SAT APR 16 3!/T/109 Del Puerto Canyon 
Leader: Lawrence Pon     (510) 821-2389
Meet at 8:00 am   Rain Date: Sun Apr 17
Start Location: Livermore - Ernie Rodrigues Softball fields
Pre-registration

Scenic ride through Del Puerto Canyon before it is flooded for a lake. There may still be wildflowers. Stops in Tracy, Patterson (lunch),Adobe Spring and The Junction. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35963589

SAT APR 16 4/T/42 Rain date: Palomares, Redwood from South Hayward BART to Rockridge 
Leader: Adele Madelo     (510) 773-0693    text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Pre-registration

This point-to-point ride was originally starting from Union City BART. Due to track work and the bus bridge, we'll start from South Hayward BART and end at Rockridge BART. Instead of 38 miles, the ride will be 42. Big climbs include Palomares northbound and Redwood towards Oakland. We'll continue on Redwood and Skyline/Joaquin Miller towards Montclair and eventually drop down into Rockridge. To make it on time, please board the Berryessa-bound train that arrives at South Hayward at 9:41. Check RWGPS link, which will be updated from original start at Union City. Registration is optional, but always preferred.

SAT APR 16 3/T/28 miles Bear Claw Bakery Ride 
Leader: Jim O'Melia     (925) 262-3882
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Pre-registration

This is a pleasant ride from the Orinda BART lot going north along Camino Pablo and San Pablo Dam Roads. A brief regroup at Castro Ranch Road at 7 miles and then, a left turn at the 'T' onto Pinole Valley Road. The Bear Claw Bakery in Pinole will reward your efforts with pastries and pre-made burritos.

SUN APR 17 3!/T/109 [Rain Date] Del Puerto Canyon 
Leader: Lawrence Pon     (510) 821-2389
Meet at 8:00 am
Pre-registration
See the listing for Sat Apr 16. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.

SUN APR 17 4/T/44 Century Prep Ride #8 Century South Loop 
Leader: James Scott     (510) 847-3948    text
Meet at 9:00 am
GPC Route: Century, South Loop, from Orinda BART
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.

From Orinda BART ride to Redwood Rd. and the Grizzly century South loop through the zoo, past Chabot Park and back. Despite the name of this route, the actual century course in 2022 will go out-and-back to Proctor School and will not follow this loop.

SUN APR 17 1/LT/15 Bike and Bird--San Leandro to Hayward Shoreline 
Leader: Pat Greene     (415) 481-5469    text
Leader: Chris Witt     (510) 548-5790
Meet at 9:30 am

Many of the ducks have left their wintering range, but we will look for rails, raptors, passerines, and especially for the shorebirds and waders which are changing into their alternate (breeding) plumages (like you see in the bird books and apps)!

This ride is co-listed with Golden Gate Audubon, with Cathy Bleier as co-leader--trip details and MANDATORY REGISTRATION can be found at https://goldengateaudubon.org/event/sanleandro-hayward-bike-april-2022/. REGISTRATION OPENS APR. 3. We are limiting the number of riders, so don't delay registration.Co-listed with Golden Gate Audubon Society. Mandatory registration on the GGAS website OPENS APR 3.

SUN APR 17 3/T/42 Mines Road and San Antonio Valley out and back 
Leader: Steve Tracy     (510) 881-6042    text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Pre-registration

40+ miles without a stop sign. Wildflowers & critters. Food & drink at the Junction cafe. That is how Mines road made my top 3 in the bay area.

We will start at milepost 8.8 up from Intersection with Del Valle to make riding to the end of San Antonio Valley more accessible. There is room there for 5 or 6 cars and area is safe / visible (people entering 3 driveways nearby).
This option bypasses the first (biggest) hill; shortens mileage to 42 and elevation to about 3k. Out and back, planning to stop at the cafe mile 26 on the way back but it is available at mile 16 on the way out.

Note the rwgps route below is from intersection with Del Valle out to the turn at end of flattish SA Valley. Leaderless option for this route is to start at beginning of Mines Rd (start id 46) providing entire 59 miles and 4.2k elevation; plenty of parking there. Join us at the cafe or along the way; RSVP
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38943387

TUE APR 19 5/T/20 BARTable Mixed Terrain (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili     (661) 343-5737    text
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith     (510) 684-2840
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration

Bring lights! Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails. RideWithGPS route. We recommend tires at least 32mm wide. Riders are welcome to peel off at any point to get in more riding or head on home. Bring lights just in case. If you are on the fence, here are some pictures for inspiration: [1][2]

TUE APR 19 5/M/24,32 The Tuesday Evening Ride (repeats weekly) 
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.

TUE APR 19 5/B/32 GPC Tuesday 'Brisk' (repeats weekly) 
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.

WED APR 20 4/T/35 Wed Ride - Deb's Diversions 
Leader: Jaz Zaitlin     (510) 393-6602    text
Leader: Dolores Apton     (510) 390-3110    text
Leader: Michael Stein     (510) 530-4248
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:10 am start
GPC Route: Pinole to Carquinez and Martinez
Start Location: Pinole Valley Park
Pre-registration

Lollypop route out to Martinez for lunch (Plaza at Estudillo & Main). Ride goes over Pig Farm hill both directions. Bring lunch or buy in Martinez.

Some riders may elect to ride GPC route #240 which starts & ends in the same place and has the same lunch stop but is less hilly, a little shorter, and is a complete loop. Please inform leaders at the start, which route you intend to ride.

THU APR 21 4/TM/58 Duros West - Berkeley to Martinez 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am   Rain Date: Fri Apr 22
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.

There is light rain in the forecast. Check back here for possible postponement. If it looks wet we will postpone to Friday.

We'll ride out to Martinez for lunch (mile 35) via SPDR, Alhambra, and pig farm. Snack stop at Nancy Boyd park (mile 23), then Franklin Canyon to McEwen (the easy way) and the George Miller Trail. Return via Bear Creek.

If coming from the East side, you can meet the group at the foot of Wildcat at approximately 10:00. Let me know if that is your plan. We'll collect you if you are there, but we won't wait if you aren't.

Map and cue at RideWithGPS. Faster riders are welcome if they don't mind waiting at regroups. Faster riders should also feel free to push on after lunch if they do mind waiting. Let the ride leader know, in that case.

THU APR 21 4!/TM/23 Thursday Evening Ride (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Joel Ager     (510) 418-6462
Leader: Rick Patterson     (510) 978-1786    text
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: David Brown     (510) 508-4215    text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

Please join us for this weekly Thursday evening ride. A fast, 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. Bring lights for the return trip.

THU APR 21 5/0/15 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery

Lights Required as it's dark at the start since daylight savings. Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

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

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

FRI APR 22 4/TM/58 [Rain Date] Duros West - Berkeley to Martinez 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am
Pre-registration
See the listing for Thu Apr 21. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.

SAT APR 23 4/TM/62 or 85 Redwood Rd with Palomares/Sunol option 
Leader: Mark Abrahams     (510) 524-1294
Meet at 8:30 am for a 8:35 am start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.

Ride from Berkeley south along the ridge. Optional start point at Sibley Regional Park: be there, ready to ride, at 9:15am. South via Pinehurst and Redwood to Castro Valley. Option for Palomares and Sunol (85 mile version) or Norris Canyon (62 mile). Return via San Ramon, Danville, etc.

Preregistration and RSVP's are much appreciated, so that I know the size of the group (lunch planning) and interest in the Palomares/Sunol option.

Route for 62 mile version: ridewithgps.com/routes/36048657. Route for 85 mile version: ridewithgps.com/routes/39159497. Note: the ridewithgps routes are subject to minor revisions until mid Friday evening, so don't load or print until then (I'll send an email to registered riders). Send email if any questions.

SAT APR 23 4/T/38 The 2nd rain date--Palomares & Redwood 
Leader: Adele Madelo     (510) 773-0693    text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Union City BART
Pre-registration

Let's try this again during this second rain date: Start at Union City BART and end at Rockridge BART. Big climbs include Palomares northbound and Redwood. Instead of going onto Pinehurst, we'll continue on Redwood and Skyline/Joaquin Miller towards Montclair and eventually drop down into Rockridge. To make it on time, please board the Berryessa-bound train that arrives at Union City at 9:46. See RWGPS link. Registration is optional, but always preferred. We can start at Union City because there's no track work this weekend.

SAT APR 23 2!/L/27 Contra Costa & Ygnacio Canals Trail Ride 
Leader: Karen Street     (510) 356-7081
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration

Edit: we're skipping the dirt path because of the rain. This will add one mile to the route.

Meet by the fountain. This is a leisurely ride on mostly paved trails through Pleasant Hill, Concord and Walnut Creek (there's a short dirt downhill). There are a couple of steep little hills, but if you have to walk them, we’ll wait for you. Bring lunch or money to buy. The flowers were blooming as of a couple of weeks ago.

SUN APR 24 4!/T/47 Century Prep Ride #9 - Century North Loop 
Leader: James Scott     (510) 847-3948    text
Leader: Rick Patterson     (510) 978-1786    text
Leader: Rita Tidwell     (510) 691-3894    text
Meet at 9:00 am
GPC Route: Century North Loop
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.

We will ride the Grizzly Peak North Loop starting with San Pablo Dam Road, Castro Ranch Road, the Bay Trail through Pinole and Rodeo, Carquinez Scenic Drive, McEwen, Alhambra Valley followed by the Three Bears.

TUE APR 26 5/T/20 BARTable Mixed Terrain (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili     (661) 343-5737    text
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith     (510) 684-2840
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration

Bring lights! Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails. RideWithGPS route. We recommend tires at least 32mm wide. Riders are welcome to peel off at any point to get in more riding or head on home. Bring lights just in case. If you are on the fence, here are some pictures for inspiration: [1][2]

TUE APR 26 5/M/24,32 The Tuesday Evening Ride (repeats weekly) 
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.

TUE APR 26 5/B/32 GPC Tuesday 'Brisk' (repeats weekly) 
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.

WED APR 27 2/L/35 to 4/T/50 Wed Ride - Mt Tam Loop - Clockwise  
Leader: Debbie Miskell     (415) 488-7300    text
Meet at 10:00 am
Start Location: Mill Valley - Public Safety Buildings
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.

From the Mill Valley Public Safety Building we will do a clockwise loop Mt Tam loop. We will ride from Mill Valley up to PanToll ranger station and then on to Ridgecrest Blvd where there will be optional up and back to the Summit (leaderless). We'll ride along Ridgecrest and then over to Fairfax via Bolinas-Fairfax road. Recommend bringing lunch to enjoy at the top or along Ridgecrest Blvd or at Alpine Dam. We will stop for snacks in Fairfax, eg. Fairfax scoop! Distance is 35 or 40 miles with the climb to the summit. This is hilly but nothing steep.

Note the start at MV Public Safety Building, i.e. fire/police station. There is ample parking, restrooms and water available. Listing will be updated with revised route of Over Mt Tam.

THU APR 28 3!/TM/61 Duros West- Marshall Wall 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Miller Creek to Marshall
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration

From our Marinwood start, we will ride to Nicasio, then past the the Cheese Factory, Hicks Valley, and over the Marshall Wall to Hwy 1. Lunch in Pt. Reyes Station before completing the loop.

Shorten the ride to about 42 miles by starting in Nicasio. We should pass through there about 10:20 or so.

Please pre-register if you can. Faster riders are welcome if they are willing to wait at regroups. If you arrive after the meeting time you may have to chase. You can probably catch us at Nicasio, or at the Cheese Factory.

THU APR 28 4!/TM/23 Thursday Evening Ride (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Joel Ager     (510) 418-6462
Leader: Rick Patterson     (510) 978-1786    text
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: David Brown     (510) 508-4215    text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

Please join us for this weekly Thursday evening ride. A fast, 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. Bring lights for the return trip.

THU APR 28 5/0/15 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration

Lights Required as it's dark at the start since daylight savings. 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