Ride Schedule for January 2022
Leader: Stephen Chan
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:05 am start
Start Location: Walnut Creek BART
Mandatory pre-registration with max 8 riders
Ring in 2022 with a challenging adventure ride on Mt. Diablo. This route will take as much dirt as possible up and down the mountain.
The route will start and end at Walnut Creek BART. We'll begin with a warmup through Shell Ridge following the Briones-Diablo trail. Then the 'fun' starts with Burma Rd. The first part of this fireroad is exceptionally steep (~30%?) and probably will involve some hike-a-bike. We will rejoin the road at the Juniper Campground and take it to the summit.
Be warned that the descent won't be easy. We'll leave the pavement at Devil's elbow and take the North Peak trail which has some technical, rocky single track. Once to the Diablo saddle, we'll take some steep fireroads to Clayton. The route will end with a short bit in Lime Ridge and bike paths back to BART.
The proposed route is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38220188
Please be prepared for a full day on the bike. Although the mileage isn't great, our moving speed could be modest given the amount of steep, off-pavement terrain. Bring enough calories and water. I expect water to be available at the summit.
Please keep an eye on this listing for updates, especially weather related. I have no interest in being on the summit in poor weather conditions.
Happy new year!
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
GPC Route: Orinda to Bear Claw Cafe
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
Orinda BART (R) to Camino Pablo Rd (R) to Castro Ranch Rd (L) to Pinole Valley Rd (S) to Tennent Ave across San Pablo Ave (R) into BEAR CLAW BAKERY lot. Then, back to start.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Leader: Nikki Ellman (510) 517-8647 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start Rain Date: Sun Jan 2
GPC Route: Mt. Diablo from Pleasant Hill BART - Up South Gate, Down North Gate
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
We can start the year with a solid and challenging ride. It is a tradition, and a way to be part of the regional cycling community.
Meet at Pleasant Hill BART. Take care not to join the other GPC ride starting at the same place at the same time. We'll take Iron Horse Trail to Newell and then ride through Alamo to get to Stone Valley Road. Then on to South Gate, with a regroup at the Junction and at the summit. Food stop after descending North Gate to Ygnacio, and continuing to the Ygnacio Plaza Shopping Center. Route is at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38225309.
This is a winter ride, and unless it's unseasonably warm, layers are a good idea.
The descent from the Summit can be cold, and putting additional layers on at the summit can be a cold experience. We recommend adding the extra layers at the lower parking lot where you are most likely out of the wind.
Leader: Arnim Polster (415) 271-3440 text
Meet at 8:00 am for a 8:15 am start
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Ride is ON for January 2nd!
Please dress warmly - it's been very cold here in the morning over the last few days, though it does warm up a bit from mid-morning on.
Also, be on the lookout for ice for the beginning of the ride, and exercise appropriate caution on shady stretches that could remain icy into mid-morning.
Lastly, plan is to finish well before dark but a mechanical or 2 could easily derail that plan, so please bring lights.
Bright flashing rear lights in any case, for stretches like River Road where you want to be as visible as possible
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Leader: Nikki Ellman (510) 517-8647 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
See the listing for Sat Jan 1. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Anne Schonfield
Leader: Elizabeth Crocker
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Pre-registration
Please join us for a weekly Tuesday evening ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! Meet at the water fountain at Spruce/Grizzly Peak. We'll head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we'll climb to the top of South Park once or twice (e.g. we’ll climb S. Park, descend and climb again if the mood strikes us). South Park is closed to cars, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete 2 round trip ascents up South Park, expect ~10 miles and about 1,800 feet of elevation gain. This is a great workout!
NOTE: it will be dark by 5:30 in mid Nov, so this ride is mostly in dark. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2742955390 (this route shows 3 ascents up South Park, we’ll only do 1-2 ascents. Thanks to Nick Umemoto for the route and inspiration!)
Leader: Nikki Ellman (510) 517-8647 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Tilden - Lafayette - Moraga
Start Location: Tilden Park - Island Picnic Area
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Hello all: Sorry for the late posting. It's not supposed to rain tomorrow, so let's ride! We will meet at Island Picnic Area for a 10:15 start. We will ride down Wildcat Canyon, over Papa Bear and Happy Valley, through Lafayette for lunch in Moraga at Bianca's. Return via Pinehurst, Skyline, Grizzly Peak and Wildcat. Due to technological challenges, there may only be a paper cue sheet available, so please download and copy. I'll have a few at the start. Please preregister if possible. It should be cold on the downhills and going through Canyon, so dress accordingly.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: Nicasio
Pre-registration
We'll ride from Nicasio to Valley Ford for lunch via Chileno Valley and Middle Road. Return to Tomales via Franklin School to Middle Road, avoiding the steep climb on Franklin. We may or may not go into Pt Reyes Station on the way back, depending on rider interest. Route on RideWithGPS
Faster riders welcome if they don't mind waiting at regroups. Faster riders should also feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first. We will start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready to ride.
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) > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Moraga Way > CCB
Leader: Emory Fong (925) 890-7819 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
The ride will probably be done in the counterclockwise direction to avoid hazardous conditions on SPDR. Confirm at the start.
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 Larghetto pace group.
Leader: David Madson (415) 722-5885 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
The route will be revised to use Bear Creek Road over to Alhambra rather than SPDR. Here is the revised route on RideWithGPS.
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 Adagio pace group.
Leader: Tony Saracino (313) 718-2264 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
The route will probably be revised to use Bear Creek Road over to Alhambra rather than SPDR. Confirm at the start.
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 Andante pace group.
Leader: Thomas Dunscombe (510) 385-5859 text
Leader: David Gould (206) 471-3272 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
The route will be revised to use Bear Creek Road over to Alhambra rather than SPDR. Here is the revised route on RideWithGPS.
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 Allegretto pace group.
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
If you can lead this ride, please contact the ride coordinator. Otherwise this ride may not be offered.
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 Presto pace group, which does the route to Rockville this month. Here is the route on RideWithGPS.
Leader: Mike Wood (708) 539-9663 text
Leader: Drew Ulricksen (510) 290-0615 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Pre-registration
This is the actual route with the start/end in Woodside. We updated it today (1/7/2022) to feature more dirt along the coast and I emailed it late afternoon.
January edition of the Dirty Adventure Series is the most epic Planet of the Apes route. We'll meet at the CalTrans Woodside Park & Ride Lot at 9am for a 60 mile 6 hour adventure on the peninsula. Majority of this route is tarmac and while I suspect a road bike could work, the best steed for this ride is a gravel bike.
The main features on this route include Sweeney Ridge, Old San Pedro Mtn Rd and Purisima Creek Trail. We'll stop in Half Moon Bay for a snack.
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
GPC Route: Orinda to Bear Claw Cafe
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Title and description will display after approval by Ride Coordinator. Created by Jim O'Melia 2022-01-06 20:37:48.
Leader: Anne Schonfield
Leader: Elizabeth Crocker
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Pre-registration
Please join us for a weekly Tuesday evening ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! Meet at the water fountain at Spruce/Grizzly Peak. We'll head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we'll climb to the top of South Park once or twice (e.g. we’ll climb S. Park, descend and climb again if the mood strikes us). South Park is closed to cars, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete 2 round trip ascents up South Park, expect ~10 miles and about 1,800 feet of elevation gain. This is a great workout!
NOTE: it will be dark by 5:30 in mid Nov, so this ride is mostly in dark. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2742955390 (this route shows 3 ascents up South Park, we’ll only do 1-2 ascents. Thanks to Nick Umemoto for the route and inspiration!)
Leader: Debbie Miskell (415) 488-7300 text
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Central Marin Redwoods
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Come out and enjoy seeing all the water from the recent Marin rain including the full Nicasio reservoir. We’ll ride from Marinwood to Nicasio via Lucas Valley Road and out to Pt Reyes Station for lunch via Samual P. Taylor park and Olema. Return via Pt Reyes-Petaluma Rd to Nicasio and back up Lucas Valley Rd. Ride is 47 miles with a few short climbs, If we are lucky, there may be salmon sighting in SP Taylor Park. Bring or buy lunch in Pt Reyes Station. Dress in layers as it can be cool in the redwoods. Questions call or email Debbie.
Leader: David Gould (206) 471-3272 text
Meet at 5:30 pm
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
Meet at Rockridge BART to climb Tunnel, ride the Pinehurst Loop counterclockwise, then come down Shepherd's Canyon for a final climb up Roanoke.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38296962
It will probably be cold, might be raining, and will definitely be very dark, so bring appropriate clothes and lighting.
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: John Hershberger (510) 495-5504 text
Meet at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start
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 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. We will 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 Nicasio, or at the Cheese Factory.
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) > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Moraga Way > CCB
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: Arnim Polster (415) 271-3440 text
Meet at 7:20 am for a 7:30 am start
Start Location: Cotati Mall, just west of Hwy 101 on Gravenstein Hwy
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Return of a perennial favorite - King Ridge! A long ride on a short Winter day - by design. Weather forecast is for mostly clear skies and we will have a beautiful almost-full moon on our return. So there will be no need to push extra hard and try to make it back before dark. Good headlights, however, are essential for this ride.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17119778
For anyone interested in a shorter King Ridge loop, you can start/end in Duncans Mills (around 60 miles) or Freestone, near the bakery (around 85 miles) but be sure to let me know, if that's your plan. We should be in Freestone around 8:30-8:40am and in Duncans Mills around 9:30-9:40am. Departing Duncans Mills around 9:50-10am.
Refreshment stop in Duncans Mills (if you started in Cotati) and Fort Ross (ca. mile 70 if you started in Cotati).
For those interested, post-ride refreshments at Grav South in Cotati.
Leader: Hong-Kit Wong (917) 660-0229
Leader: Rahman Batin (510) 502-3151 text
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: Richmond Marina Park
Pre-registration
Enjoy a warm croissant and a cup of hot cocoa in scenic Tiburon. Bring cash or credit card and a good working bike. New riders welcome.
In Richmond, a large portion of the route is on dedicated bike path, but please be cautious going over train tracks.
In Marin, ~70% of the route will be on quiet back roads. Bring a mirror to see traffic if you aren't comfortable doing shoulder checks.
We will be arriving Tiburon's ferry terminal at around 11am. Then we will begin our return trip at 11:30am and should be back at Richmond Marina Park at around 1:30pm.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38331267
The elevation is a bit off as the climb over the bridge is not captured. Add about 500 feet of elevation.
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
GPC Route: Lunch at Blackhawk Plaza
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration
This is a good way to meet others in the club and for new riders to join in. No pressure to complete a long hilly ride. We'll keep this ride super friendly and on pace. Tandem and city bike friendly. Bring food or $ to buy and eat at the fabulous Draeger's Market or other great food spots in or around the plaza. All are welcome and anyone can join this ride. Pre-registration requested but not required to ride. Check out Social Biker Group on Facebook. Join free.
Leader: Jeffrey D. Black (510) 526-7068
Meet at 9:45 am Rain Date: Sat Jan 22
Start Location: Berkeley - Pedestrian Bridge on Addison/Bolivar Dr
Pre-registration
Bring binoculars, field guide, water, snack; wear warm clothes. We shall bird Aquatic Park, then head north to the Richmond marina on the Bay Trail, stopping along the way to view wintering ducks and shorebirds. Rain postpones to following Saturday. Limited to 10 cyclists.
Leader: Adele Madelo (510) 773-0693 text
Meet at 9:45 am
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration
Missed the New Year's Day ride? Want to do it again? Here's your chance to do so. We'll start from PH BART, go up North Gate, and return via South Gate and down Mt. Diablo Scenic past the Athenian School. You are more than welcome to go to the summit, even though this ride does not. Snack at the junction. Lunch at Blackhawk. Here's the RWGPS link.
Leader: Siu Mak (510) 229-0090 text
Leader: Hong-Kit Wong (917) 660-0229
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
GPC Route: Nicasio to Pt Reyes Lighthouse
Start Location: Nicasio
Pre-registration
This ride is for whoever has MLK Day off! From Nicasio to Pt. Reyes Lighthouse and back. Outbound via Platform Bridge Rd to Olema. Return via Pt. Reyes Station.
Leader: Mike Wood (708) 539-9663 text
Meet at 9:00 am
Start Location: Woodside Town Hall
Pre-registration
Woodside meet up rolling OLH outbound to Pescadero for early lunch before rolling back up Tunitas Creek. Road ride with 5600ft of climbing. Optional bolt on to add 15ish miles off the back of Pescadero. Route is here on strava.
Leader: Anne Schonfield
Leader: Elizabeth Crocker
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Pre-registration
Please join us for a weekly Tuesday evening ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! Meet at the water fountain at Spruce/Grizzly Peak. We'll head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we'll climb to the top of South Park once or twice (e.g. we’ll climb S. Park, descend and climb again if the mood strikes us). South Park is closed to cars, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete 2 round trip ascents up South Park, expect ~10 miles and about 1,800 feet of elevation gain. This is a great workout!
NOTE: it will be dark by 5:30 in mid Nov, so this ride is mostly in dark. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2742955390 (this route shows 3 ascents up South Park, we’ll only do 1-2 ascents. Thanks to Nick Umemoto for the route and inspiration!)
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
This is an out and back from Bear Valley Visitor Center to Drakes Beach. Optional side trips include the life-saving service cemetery and Point Reyes Beach North. Some may choose to go on to the lighthouse. There may be elephant seals at Drakes Beach! Bring a lunch or pick something up at Inverness Park or at the store in Inverness. Temperature is predicted to start around 49° and go up to 55° with wind 5 mph from the north and heavy cloud cover. Restrooms and water at ride start and Drakes beach. Porta potties on route.
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: David Gould (206) 471-3272 text
Meet at 5:30 pm
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
Meet at Rockridge BART to climb Tunnel, ride the Pinehurst Loop counterclockwise, then come down Shepherd's Canyon for a final climb up Roanoke.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38296962
It will probably be cold, might be raining, and will definitely be very dark, so bring appropriate clothes and lighting.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Rockville Winters loop
Start Location: Rockville Bike shop
Pre-registration
We will ride a 66 mile loop up to Winters for lunch and back via Lake Berryessa and Wooden Valley. All the climbing is bunched in the second half of the ride. Pleasants Valley will be pleasantly green and Lake Berryessa will have some water in it.
From the south, take Hwy 80 and take the Suisun Valley/Pittman Rd exit. From Oakland or east of the hills Hwy 680 to Hwy 80 is probably faster. Go left on Suisun Valley Rd. After about 1.7 mi go left on Rockville Rd. The bike store is on the left. Park all the way in the rear of the lot, not in front of any of the stores.
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. Faster riders are welcome as long as you don't mind waiting at regroups. Faster riders should also feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.
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) > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Moraga Way > CCB
Leader: Steve Tracy (510) 881-6042 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:10 am start
GPC Route: Temescal to Redwood Canyon
Start Location: Oakland - Lake Temescal
Pre-registration
From the Lake Temescal parking lot on Broadway, ride through Montclair, up BBR and out Redwood Road to the Redwood Canyon golf course or likely we will add a couple miles for better food in Castro Valley.
Return via Redwood, Pinehurst, Skyline and Tunnel or, if those present prefer, faster return on 'the low road' past Lake Chabot, along 580, zoo, and Mormon temple to Montclair
Leader: Jeffrey D. Black (510) 526-7068
Meet at 9:45 am
See the listing for Sat Jan 15. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
GPC Route: Berryessa BART-Mount Hamilton O/B
Start Location: Berryessa BART
Pre-registration
For the start location, let's meet at the main entrance at Berryessa BART station (east side of station, facing Berryessa Station Way). There's a parking 1/2 block east of the main entrance, lots of parking available if you're going to drive. Text/call Anne with any questions: 510 851 4749.
We climbed Mt. Diablo on Jan. 1... let's add Mt. Hamilton to our climbs in January! Please join us for a ride up Mt. Hamilton from Berryessa BART station (out and back to Berryessa BART). The views should be spectacular with lots of green hills. Per MJ's route, restrooms and water are available halfway up the climb (Mile 14). We'll stop at the gate at the top of the climb (mile 25) for lunch/snacks, water (and possibly bathrooms). The Lick Observatory and snack bar are closed due to Covid, so bring your own food for snack/lunch for the stop at the top (no food available there). Then we'll descend 25 miles back to BART. Mt. Hamilton is a challenging ride, though longer and less steep than Mt. Diablo. Please join us!
Leader: Pat Greene (415) 481-5469 text
Meet at 10:00 am
Start Location: Warm Springs BART
This ride is co-listed with Golden Gate Audubon with Cathy Bleier as co-leader. Registration is required on the GGAS website. Acceptance of the GGAS waiver means you also accept the GPC waiver.
We will cycle about 10 miles from Warm Springs BART to Coyote Creek Lagoon and back: 5 miles on city streets and 5 miles on gravel trail. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/don_edwards_san_francisco_bay/Visit/Coyote.Creek.Map.html
Registration and detailed instructions here: https://goldengateaudubon.org/event/coyotelagoon-january-2022/
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 9:50 am start
GPC Route: Morgan Territory from Pleasant Hill BART
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration
This will be a strong T-effort ride, with an average moving speed of 11-12mph. Water, snacks, and restrooms in downtown Clayton (Mile 10); regroup at the top of Morgan Territory (Mile 23); lunch at Draegers Market (Mile 39). This ride is timed to start with the Antioch-bound train that arrives at Pleasant Hill at 9:40am; we will leave promptly at 9:50am.
Leader: Anne Schonfield
Leader: Elizabeth Crocker
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Pre-registration
Please join us for a weekly Tuesday evening ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! Meet at the water fountain at Spruce/Grizzly Peak. We'll head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we'll climb to the top of South Park once or twice (e.g. we’ll climb S. Park, descend and climb again if the mood strikes us). South Park is closed to cars, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete 2 round trip ascents up South Park, expect ~10 miles and about 1,800 feet of elevation gain. This is a great workout!
NOTE: it will be dark by 5:30 in mid Nov, so this ride is mostly in dark. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2742955390 (this route shows 3 ascents up South Park, we’ll only do 1-2 ascents. Thanks to Nick Umemoto for the route and inspiration!)
Leader: Steve Tracy (510) 881-6042 text
Meet at 10:00 am
Pre-registration
Meet at 10:30, roll at 10:40 (NOT 10:00) from near south east corner (ferry landing area) of Ferry building in SF. Close to Embarcadero BART. Re-celebrate the many GPC parties at Larkspur landing Marin Brewing Co one last time before it closes January 31. Ferry departing 9:50 from Larkspur arrives 10:25 in SF.
See GPC route ID 13 and print your own sheet if needed. 41 miles 2,800 elevation gain. Across the GG bridge, up Conzelman Rd to the Marin headlands regroup then north to Dunfee park regroup. Snake around Seminary drive to Paradise drive. Quick snacks at 2 regroups but lunch is at Larkspur Brewery . Pizza is on the front leader (me) but beer, etc is not. Phil M will sweep.
Optional miles to return to the east bay (17 miles 500 ft elevation to downtown Berkeley) across the RSR bridge and bay trail.
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. 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: David Gould (206) 471-3272 text
Meet at 5:30 pm
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
Meet at Rockridge BART to climb Tunnel, ride the Pinehurst Loop counterclockwise, then come down Shepherd's Canyon for a final climb up Roanoke.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38296962
It will probably be cold, might be raining, and will definitely be very dark, so bring appropriate clothes and lighting.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
BoFax Road has re-opened! 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
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) > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Moraga Way > CCB
Leader: David Madson (415) 722-5885 text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Fairfax Coffee Roastery
Pre-registration
If you rode earlier this month to Mt Diablo and Mt Hamilton summits, finish the month and start the new year with all three. Ascent of Mt Tam via Fairfax Bolinas Road, Ridgecrest, and to the Summit. Descend to Stinson Beach for food and drink, then on to Bolinas Road and the climb back to Ridegcrest and descent to Fairfax.
Leader: Elizabeth Crocker (510) 484-1060
Meet at 9:10 am for a 9:10 am start
Pre-registration
Join cycling friends to enjoy a sunny day, with a ride through Franklin Canyon and the Cariquenez Strait trail.
The first group heads out from the Fire Station at the corner of Skyline and Colton at 9:10 to meet others at the Island Picnic Area at 10:05 for a 10:15 roll. Please be prepared to ride at 10:15 to ride with the group. The ride is at a TM pace with a no-drop policy for mechanicals.
Franklin Canyon GPS Link with Cue Sheet. The planned route is 73 miles.
Regroups include:
Wildcat/San Pablo, San Pablo/Castro Ranch, Top of Pig Farm, Alhambra/Franklin Canyon
Lunch Stop: Courtyard next to Starbucks in Martinez
Brief stops at major turns on the way back
Moraga Commons and the Top of Pinehurst
Leader: Steve Tracy (510) 881-6042 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:10 am start
Start Location: Stoneridge Mall parking lot
Pre-registration
Treat yourself to one of the 3 best rides in the East Bay. 46 miles, 3200 elevation gain. Regroup & potty stop in Sunol both directions, with lunch there at mile 37.
Meet south of West Dublin BART garage entrance, plenty of parking in mall lot
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Leader: Liz Kroboth (703) 338-4897 text
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:40 am start
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
[RGWPS route] Join us for tour of verdant East Bay hills and bay views. We’ll ride carefully along SPDR before riding a counterclockwise loop of Pig Farm, Carquinez Scenic Drive, and that new Bay Trail segment that everyone’s talking about. Short water/restroom break at Mile 22 in Martinez and lunch at Mile 37 in Pinole. This ride is scheduled to line up with the Antioch-bound BART train arriving in Orinda at 9:28am.
Another option for Sunday is to meet us at Castro Ranch Road & Alhambra Valley Road (~Mile 10) and be ready to roll at 10:30am. If you need a place to park your car, Pinole Valley Road is 1.9 miles away, along the route.
Start Location:
Walnut Creek BART
Mandatory pre-registration with max 8 riders
Ring in 2022 with a challenging adventure ride on Mt. Diablo. This route will take as much dirt as possible up and down the mountain.
The route will start and end at Walnut Creek BART. We'll begin with a warmup through Shell Ridge following the Briones-Diablo trail. Then the 'fun' starts with Burma Rd. The first part of this fireroad is exceptionally steep (~30%?) and probably will involve some hike-a-bike. We will rejoin the road at the Juniper Campground and take it to the summit.
Be warned that the descent won't be easy. We'll leave the pavement at Devil's elbow and take the North Peak trail which has some technical, rocky single track. Once to the Diablo saddle, we'll take some steep fireroads to Clayton. The route will end with a short bit in Lime Ridge and bike paths back to BART.
The proposed route is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38220188
Please be prepared for a full day on the bike. Although the mileage isn't great, our moving speed could be modest given the amount of steep, off-pavement terrain. Bring enough calories and water. I expect water to be available at the summit.
Please keep an eye on this listing for updates, especially weather related. I have no interest in being on the summit in poor weather conditions.
Happy new year!
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GPC Route:
Orinda to Bear Claw Cafe
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
Orinda BART (R) to Camino Pablo Rd (R) to Castro Ranch Rd (L) to Pinole Valley Rd (S) to Tennent Ave across San Pablo Ave (R) into BEAR CLAW BAKERY lot. Then, back to start.
Leader: Phil Morton
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Leader: Nikki Ellman
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GPC Route:
Mt. Diablo from Pleasant Hill BART - Up South Gate, Down North Gate
Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
We can start the year with a solid and challenging ride. It is a tradition, and a way to be part of the regional cycling community.
Meet at Pleasant Hill BART. Take care not to join the other GPC ride starting at the same place at the same time. We'll take Iron Horse Trail to Newell and then ride through Alamo to get to Stone Valley Road. Then on to South Gate, with a regroup at the Junction and at the summit. Food stop after descending North Gate to Ygnacio, and continuing to the Ygnacio Plaza Shopping Center. Route is at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38225309.
This is a winter ride, and unless it's unseasonably warm, layers are a good idea.
The descent from the Summit can be cold, and putting additional layers on at the summit can be a cold experience. We recommend adding the extra layers at the lower parking lot where you are most likely out of the wind.
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Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Ride is ON for January 2nd!
Please dress warmly - it's been very cold here in the morning over the last few days, though it does warm up a bit from mid-morning on.
Also, be on the lookout for ice for the beginning of the ride, and exercise appropriate caution on shady stretches that could remain icy into mid-morning.
Lastly, plan is to finish well before dark but a mechanical or 2 could easily derail that plan, so please bring lights.
Bright flashing rear lights in any case, for stretches like River Road where you want to be as visible as possible
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Leader: Nikki Ellman
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See the listing for Sat Jan 1. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Elizabeth Crocker
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Pre-registration
Please join us for a weekly Tuesday evening ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! Meet at the water fountain at Spruce/Grizzly Peak. We'll head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we'll climb to the top of South Park once or twice (e.g. we’ll climb S. Park, descend and climb again if the mood strikes us). South Park is closed to cars, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete 2 round trip ascents up South Park, expect ~10 miles and about 1,800 feet of elevation gain. This is a great workout!
NOTE: it will be dark by 5:30 in mid Nov, so this ride is mostly in dark. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2742955390 (this route shows 3 ascents up South Park, we’ll only do 1-2 ascents. Thanks to Nick Umemoto for the route and inspiration!)
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GPC Route:
Tilden - Lafayette - Moraga
Start Location:
Tilden Park - Island Picnic Area
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Hello all: Sorry for the late posting. It's not supposed to rain tomorrow, so let's ride! We will meet at Island Picnic Area for a 10:15 start. We will ride down Wildcat Canyon, over Papa Bear and Happy Valley, through Lafayette for lunch in Moraga at Bianca's. Return via Pinehurst, Skyline, Grizzly Peak and Wildcat. Due to technological challenges, there may only be a paper cue sheet available, so please download and copy. I'll have a few at the start. Please preregister if possible. It should be cold on the downhills and going through Canyon, so dress accordingly.
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Start Location:
Nicasio
Pre-registration
We'll ride from Nicasio to Valley Ford for lunch via Chileno Valley and Middle Road. Return to Tomales via Franklin School to Middle Road, avoiding the steep climb on Franklin. We may or may not go into Pt Reyes Station on the way back, depending on rider interest. Route on RideWithGPS
Faster riders welcome if they don't mind waiting at regroups. Faster riders should also feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first. We will start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready to ride.
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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) > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Moraga Way > CCB
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GPC Route:
ASSR - LT - Classic Larghetto
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
The ride will probably be done in the counterclockwise direction to avoid hazardous conditions on SPDR. Confirm at the start.
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 Larghetto pace group.
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GPC Route:
ASSR - T - Classic Adagio
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
The route will be revised to use Bear Creek Road over to Alhambra rather than SPDR. Here is the revised route on RideWithGPS.
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 Adagio pace group.
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GPC Route:
ASSR - TM (short) - Classic Andante
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
The route will probably be revised to use Bear Creek Road over to Alhambra rather than SPDR. Confirm at the start.
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 Andante pace group.
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Leader: David Gould
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GPC Route:
ASSR - TM (long) - Classic Allegretto through Dublin
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
The route will be revised to use Bear Creek Road over to Alhambra rather than SPDR. Here is the revised route on RideWithGPS.
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 Allegretto pace group.
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
If you can lead this ride, please contact the ride coordinator. Otherwise this ride may not be offered.
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 Presto pace group, which does the route to Rockville this month. Here is the route on RideWithGPS.
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Leader: Drew Ulricksen
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Pre-registration
This is the actual route with the start/end in Woodside. We updated it today (1/7/2022) to feature more dirt along the coast and I emailed it late afternoon.
January edition of the Dirty Adventure Series is the most epic Planet of the Apes route. We'll meet at the CalTrans Woodside Park & Ride Lot at 9am for a 60 mile 6 hour adventure on the peninsula. Majority of this route is tarmac and while I suspect a road bike could work, the best steed for this ride is a gravel bike.
The main features on this route include Sweeney Ridge, Old San Pedro Mtn Rd and Purisima Creek Trail. We'll stop in Half Moon Bay for a snack.
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GPC Route:
Orinda to Bear Claw Cafe
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Title and description will display after approval by Ride Coordinator. Created by Jim O'Melia 2022-01-06 20:37:48.
Leader: Elizabeth Crocker
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Pre-registration
Please join us for a weekly Tuesday evening ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! Meet at the water fountain at Spruce/Grizzly Peak. We'll head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we'll climb to the top of South Park once or twice (e.g. we’ll climb S. Park, descend and climb again if the mood strikes us). South Park is closed to cars, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete 2 round trip ascents up South Park, expect ~10 miles and about 1,800 feet of elevation gain. This is a great workout!
NOTE: it will be dark by 5:30 in mid Nov, so this ride is mostly in dark. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2742955390 (this route shows 3 ascents up South Park, we’ll only do 1-2 ascents. Thanks to Nick Umemoto for the route and inspiration!)
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GPC Route:
Central Marin Redwoods
Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Come out and enjoy seeing all the water from the recent Marin rain including the full Nicasio reservoir. We’ll ride from Marinwood to Nicasio via Lucas Valley Road and out to Pt Reyes Station for lunch via Samual P. Taylor park and Olema. Return via Pt Reyes-Petaluma Rd to Nicasio and back up Lucas Valley Rd. Ride is 47 miles with a few short climbs, If we are lucky, there may be salmon sighting in SP Taylor Park. Bring or buy lunch in Pt Reyes Station. Dress in layers as it can be cool in the redwoods. Questions call or email Debbie.
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
Meet at Rockridge BART to climb Tunnel, ride the Pinehurst Loop counterclockwise, then come down Shepherd's Canyon for a final climb up Roanoke.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38296962
It will probably be cold, might be raining, and will definitely be very dark, so bring appropriate clothes and lighting.
Join the club's virtual monthly business meeting at 7:00 pm. Optional social time from 6:45 pm to 7:00 pm. Check your email for an announcement with the agenda and details of how to join the meeting.
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GPC Route:
Miller Creek to Marshall
Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
From our Marinwood start, we will ride to Nicasio, then 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. We will 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 Nicasio, or at the Cheese Factory.
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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) > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Moraga Way > CCB
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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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Start Location:
Cotati Mall, just west of Hwy 101 on Gravenstein Hwy
Pre-registration closed. You can sign in at the start.
Return of a perennial favorite - King Ridge! A long ride on a short Winter day - by design. Weather forecast is for mostly clear skies and we will have a beautiful almost-full moon on our return. So there will be no need to push extra hard and try to make it back before dark. Good headlights, however, are essential for this ride.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17119778
For anyone interested in a shorter King Ridge loop, you can start/end in Duncans Mills (around 60 miles) or Freestone, near the bakery (around 85 miles) but be sure to let me know, if that's your plan. We should be in Freestone around 8:30-8:40am and in Duncans Mills around 9:30-9:40am. Departing Duncans Mills around 9:50-10am.
Refreshment stop in Duncans Mills (if you started in Cotati) and Fort Ross (ca. mile 70 if you started in Cotati).
For those interested, post-ride refreshments at Grav South in Cotati.
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Leader: Rahman Batin
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Start Location:
Richmond Marina Park
Pre-registration
Enjoy a warm croissant and a cup of hot cocoa in scenic Tiburon. Bring cash or credit card and a good working bike. New riders welcome.
In Richmond, a large portion of the route is on dedicated bike path, but please be cautious going over train tracks.
In Marin, ~70% of the route will be on quiet back roads. Bring a mirror to see traffic if you aren't comfortable doing shoulder checks.
We will be arriving Tiburon's ferry terminal at around 11am. Then we will begin our return trip at 11:30am and should be back at Richmond Marina Park at around 1:30pm.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38331267
The elevation is a bit off as the climb over the bridge is not captured. Add about 500 feet of elevation.
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GPC Route:
Lunch at Blackhawk Plaza
Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration
This is a good way to meet others in the club and for new riders to join in. No pressure to complete a long hilly ride. We'll keep this ride super friendly and on pace. Tandem and city bike friendly. Bring food or $ to buy and eat at the fabulous Draeger's Market or other great food spots in or around the plaza. All are welcome and anyone can join this ride. Pre-registration requested but not required to ride. Check out Social Biker Group on Facebook. Join free.
Leader: Jeffrey D. Black
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Pedestrian Bridge on Addison/Bolivar Dr
Pre-registration
Bring binoculars, field guide, water, snack; wear warm clothes. We shall bird Aquatic Park, then head north to the Richmond marina on the Bay Trail, stopping along the way to view wintering ducks and shorebirds. Rain postpones to following Saturday. Limited to 10 cyclists.
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Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration
Missed the New Year's Day ride? Want to do it again? Here's your chance to do so. We'll start from PH BART, go up North Gate, and return via South Gate and down Mt. Diablo Scenic past the Athenian School. You are more than welcome to go to the summit, even though this ride does not. Snack at the junction. Lunch at Blackhawk. Here's the RWGPS link.
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Leader: Hong-Kit Wong
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GPC Route:
Nicasio to Pt Reyes Lighthouse
Start Location:
Nicasio
Pre-registration
This ride is for whoever has MLK Day off! From Nicasio to Pt. Reyes Lighthouse and back. Outbound via Platform Bridge Rd to Olema. Return via Pt. Reyes Station.
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Start Location:
Woodside Town Hall
Pre-registration
Woodside meet up rolling OLH outbound to Pescadero for early lunch before rolling back up Tunitas Creek. Road ride with 5600ft of climbing. Optional bolt on to add 15ish miles off the back of Pescadero. Route is here on strava.
Leader: Elizabeth Crocker
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Pre-registration
Please join us for a weekly Tuesday evening ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! Meet at the water fountain at Spruce/Grizzly Peak. We'll head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we'll climb to the top of South Park once or twice (e.g. we’ll climb S. Park, descend and climb again if the mood strikes us). South Park is closed to cars, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete 2 round trip ascents up South Park, expect ~10 miles and about 1,800 feet of elevation gain. This is a great workout!
NOTE: it will be dark by 5:30 in mid Nov, so this ride is mostly in dark. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2742955390 (this route shows 3 ascents up South Park, we’ll only do 1-2 ascents. Thanks to Nick Umemoto for the route and inspiration!)
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GPC Route:
Bear Valley to Drakes Beach
Start Location:
Point Reyes Bear Valley Visitor Center
Pre-registration
This is an out and back from Bear Valley Visitor Center to Drakes Beach. Optional side trips include the life-saving service cemetery and Point Reyes Beach North. Some may choose to go on to the lighthouse. There may be elephant seals at Drakes Beach! Bring a lunch or pick something up at Inverness Park or at the store in Inverness. Temperature is predicted to start around 49° and go up to 55° with wind 5 mph from the north and heavy cloud cover. Restrooms and water at ride start and Drakes beach. Porta potties on route.
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:
Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
Meet at Rockridge BART to climb Tunnel, ride the Pinehurst Loop counterclockwise, then come down Shepherd's Canyon for a final climb up Roanoke.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38296962
It will probably be cold, might be raining, and will definitely be very dark, so bring appropriate clothes and lighting.
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GPC Route:
Rockville Winters loop
Start Location:
Rockville Bike shop
Pre-registration
We will ride a 66 mile loop up to Winters for lunch and back via Lake Berryessa and Wooden Valley. All the climbing is bunched in the second half of the ride. Pleasants Valley will be pleasantly green and Lake Berryessa will have some water in it.
From the south, take Hwy 80 and take the Suisun Valley/Pittman Rd exit. From Oakland or east of the hills Hwy 680 to Hwy 80 is probably faster. Go left on Suisun Valley Rd. After about 1.7 mi go left on Rockville Rd. The bike store is on the left. Park all the way in the rear of the lot, not in front of any of the stores.
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. Faster riders are welcome as long as you don't mind waiting at regroups. Faster riders should also feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.
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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) > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Moraga Way > CCB
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GPC Route:
Temescal to Redwood Canyon
Start Location:
Oakland - Lake Temescal
Pre-registration
From the Lake Temescal parking lot on Broadway, ride through Montclair, up BBR and out Redwood Road to the Redwood Canyon golf course or likely we will add a couple miles for better food in Castro Valley.
Return via Redwood, Pinehurst, Skyline and Tunnel or, if those present prefer, faster return on 'the low road' past Lake Chabot, along 580, zoo, and Mormon temple to Montclair
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See the listing for Sat Jan 15. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
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Leader: Rick Patterson
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GPC Route:
Berryessa BART-Mount Hamilton O/B
Start Location:
Berryessa BART
Pre-registration
For the start location, let's meet at the main entrance at Berryessa BART station (east side of station, facing Berryessa Station Way). There's a parking 1/2 block east of the main entrance, lots of parking available if you're going to drive. Text/call Anne with any questions: 510 851 4749.
We climbed Mt. Diablo on Jan. 1... let's add Mt. Hamilton to our climbs in January! Please join us for a ride up Mt. Hamilton from Berryessa BART station (out and back to Berryessa BART). The views should be spectacular with lots of green hills. Per MJ's route, restrooms and water are available halfway up the climb (Mile 14). We'll stop at the gate at the top of the climb (mile 25) for lunch/snacks, water (and possibly bathrooms). The Lick Observatory and snack bar are closed due to Covid, so bring your own food for snack/lunch for the stop at the top (no food available there). Then we'll descend 25 miles back to BART. Mt. Hamilton is a challenging ride, though longer and less steep than Mt. Diablo. Please join us!
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Start Location:
Warm Springs BART
This ride is co-listed with Golden Gate Audubon with Cathy Bleier as co-leader. Registration is required on the GGAS website. Acceptance of the GGAS waiver means you also accept the GPC waiver.
We will cycle about 10 miles from Warm Springs BART to Coyote Creek Lagoon and back: 5 miles on city streets and 5 miles on gravel trail. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/don_edwards_san_francisco_bay/Visit/Coyote.Creek.Map.html
Registration and detailed instructions here: https://goldengateaudubon.org/event/coyotelagoon-january-2022/
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GPC Route:
Morgan Territory from Pleasant Hill BART
Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration
This will be a strong T-effort ride, with an average moving speed of 11-12mph. Water, snacks, and restrooms in downtown Clayton (Mile 10); regroup at the top of Morgan Territory (Mile 23); lunch at Draegers Market (Mile 39). This ride is timed to start with the Antioch-bound train that arrives at Pleasant Hill at 9:40am; we will leave promptly at 9:50am.
Leader: Elizabeth Crocker
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Pre-registration
Please join us for a weekly Tuesday evening ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! Meet at the water fountain at Spruce/Grizzly Peak. We'll head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we'll climb to the top of South Park once or twice (e.g. we’ll climb S. Park, descend and climb again if the mood strikes us). South Park is closed to cars, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete 2 round trip ascents up South Park, expect ~10 miles and about 1,800 feet of elevation gain. This is a great workout!
NOTE: it will be dark by 5:30 in mid Nov, so this ride is mostly in dark. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2742955390 (this route shows 3 ascents up South Park, we’ll only do 1-2 ascents. Thanks to Nick Umemoto for the route and inspiration!)
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Meet at 10:30, roll at 10:40 (NOT 10:00) from near south east corner (ferry landing area) of Ferry building in SF. Close to Embarcadero BART. Re-celebrate the many GPC parties at Larkspur landing Marin Brewing Co one last time before it closes January 31. Ferry departing 9:50 from Larkspur arrives 10:25 in SF.
See GPC route ID 13 and print your own sheet if needed. 41 miles 2,800 elevation gain. Across the GG bridge, up Conzelman Rd to the Marin headlands regroup then north to Dunfee park regroup. Snake around Seminary drive to Paradise drive. Quick snacks at 2 regroups but lunch is at Larkspur Brewery . Pizza is on the front leader (me) but beer, etc is not. Phil M will sweep.
Optional miles to return to the east bay (17 miles 500 ft elevation to downtown Berkeley) across the RSR bridge and bay trail.
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. 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:
Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
Meet at Rockridge BART to climb Tunnel, ride the Pinehurst Loop counterclockwise, then come down Shepherd's Canyon for a final climb up Roanoke.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38296962
It will probably be cold, might be raining, and will definitely be very dark, so bring appropriate clothes and lighting.
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Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
BoFax Road has re-opened! 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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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) > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Moraga Way > CCB
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Start Location:
Fairfax Coffee Roastery
Pre-registration
If you rode earlier this month to Mt Diablo and Mt Hamilton summits, finish the month and start the new year with all three. Ascent of Mt Tam via Fairfax Bolinas Road, Ridgecrest, and to the Summit. Descend to Stinson Beach for food and drink, then on to Bolinas Road and the climb back to Ridegcrest and descent to Fairfax.
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Join cycling friends to enjoy a sunny day, with a ride through Franklin Canyon and the Cariquenez Strait trail.
The first group heads out from the Fire Station at the corner of Skyline and Colton at 9:10 to meet others at the Island Picnic Area at 10:05 for a 10:15 roll. Please be prepared to ride at 10:15 to ride with the group. The ride is at a TM pace with a no-drop policy for mechanicals.
Franklin Canyon GPS Link with Cue Sheet. The planned route is 73 miles.
Regroups include:
Wildcat/San Pablo, San Pablo/Castro Ranch, Top of Pig Farm, Alhambra/Franklin Canyon
Lunch Stop: Courtyard next to Starbucks in Martinez
Brief stops at major turns on the way back
Moraga Commons and the Top of Pinehurst
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Start Location:
Stoneridge Mall parking lot
Pre-registration
Treat yourself to one of the 3 best rides in the East Bay. 46 miles, 3200 elevation gain. Regroup & potty stop in Sunol both directions, with lunch there at mile 37.
Meet south of West Dublin BART garage entrance, plenty of parking in mall lot
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Leader: Liz Kroboth
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Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
[RGWPS route] Join us for tour of verdant East Bay hills and bay views. We’ll ride carefully along SPDR before riding a counterclockwise loop of Pig Farm, Carquinez Scenic Drive, and that new Bay Trail segment that everyone’s talking about. Short water/restroom break at Mile 22 in Martinez and lunch at Mile 37 in Pinole. This ride is scheduled to line up with the Antioch-bound BART train arriving in Orinda at 9:28am.
Another option for Sunday is to meet us at Castro Ranch Road & Alhambra Valley Road (~Mile 10) and be ready to roll at 10:30am. If you need a place to park your car, Pinole Valley Road is 1.9 miles away, along the route.
| January 2022 Ride Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Weekend | Total |
| 24 | 20 | 44 |