Route is here. From Orinda BART ride to Redwood Rd. and the Grizzly century South loop through the zoo, past Chabot Park and back. Lunch at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (Was Willow Creek).

From Marinwood to Tomales via Nicasio and Chileno Valley, return via Hwy 1. This longer version of the ride comes into Tomales from the back side using Alexander, Fallon Two Rock, and Middle Roads.

There are some shorter options. You can start your ride in Nicasio to save 20 miles for the day. We should pass through there around 10:15. Also, if you are having trouble keeping up, you can skip the turn onto Alexander and ride straight into Tomales for the lunch stop. That saves about 4 miles. Please review the map ahead of time and be prepared to navigate this change on your own if you think you might want to do it.

Pre-registration is appreciated. Faster riders are welcome if they don't mind waiting for regroups.

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 our regroup in Nicasio, or at the Cheese Factory.

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. Please bring lights for the return trip. See the route on RideWithGPS.

Mixed terrain ride through Redwood and Sibley returning through Wilder to Moraga. We can adjust the route over time based on group preferences. This initial route is ~2200ft of climbing and we'll pick regroups to make sure we stay together.

Thursday weekly ride with optional pints post ride!

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.

Shamelessly borrowing from Mark N. and the Thursday Duros West crew, come experience some rolling Marin County hills, punctuated by several big climbs. From the firehouse at Miller Creek we head to Fairfax via Big Rock, San Geronimo, and Woodacre. Then up Bolinas Fairfax Road to Alpine Dam, the junction, and then directly down to lunch in Bolinas. Return via Hwy 1, Olema hill, Platform Bridge and Nicasio. Note this is not a no-drop ride, but both slower and faster riders are welcome if you are comfortable following a cue sheet or gps route on your own. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. Check the website on Friday to confirm no last-minute AQI changes, but for now the weather and air reports look good. Bring food or $$ to buy lunch, water, etc. Leader will not check email on Saturday morning, so any last-minute questions should be via phone or text.

See the Route on RideWithGPS.

I'm pleased to announce a 2 night bike-camping trip for Labor Day weekend. Ride familiar East Bay routes and camp along the way.

The trip is designed as a loop through the East Bay. The first camp is along the Bay shoreline and surrounded by restored wetlands but never far from the urban chaos. The second camp is tucked away in the hills amidst redwood trees along Redwood creek. I plan to ride this as a counter-clockwise loop (start/end Rockridge BART).
Camp locations:
Saturday Sept 4 - Coyote Hills Regional Park
Sunday Sept 5 - Redwood Regional Park

On Saturday, I will lead a group from Rockridge BART (10 am depart) in North Oakland loosely following the Bay Trail. Please note that this route will have some ‘easy’ gravel (please see RWGPS links below). Of course, attendees can ride from the starting point of their choosing and meet at camp. Note that the campsite is a short ride along the Alameda Creek trail from Union City BART. The camp is also accessible from the peninsula via the Dumbarton Bridge.

On Sunday, I will lead a ride from Coyote Hills to Redwood Regional Park via Palomares Rd and Redwood Rd. This is a hillier route but one that is very scenic and more rural than the more direct alternatives. Expect double digit grades and sustained climbs (2 miles at 6%). I plan to stop in Castro Valley for supplies / snacks.

For the return route on Monday, I will lead folks back to Rockridge BART via Pinehurst. Again, attendees can take other routes as needed.

Please bring $10 cash to help defer the cost of the campsite reservations.

This is a camping trip! Attendees should bring/carry their own shelter, food (dinner/breakfast), camp stuff. If you have questions about carrying stuff on a bike, please ask! As such, I expect to keep the pace slow with breaks as needed. The ride rating of 4 is more reflective of the second/third days of riding. The first day is flat. Mileage varies per day but see details below.

Full disclosure, I have announced this event with a local bike-touring Meetup group. Expect some non-GPC riders. If you have signed up there already, no need to register again.

I intend for this to be a bike touring trip; however, if you have a reason to drive or need a car at camp, please contact me as I will have some parking permits. Sag wagon with beer?

Lastly, I could use additional ride leaders as this could be a large group. If this is of interest, please reach out! Thank you!

Day1 route (Rockridge to Coyote Hills)
34 miles, <500 ft elev, some gravel
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37263852
** routes subject to change

Day 2 route (Coyote Hills to Redwood Regional)
35 miles, 2600 ft elev
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37263894

Day 3 route (Redwood Regional to Rockridge BART)
13 miles, 1100 ft elev
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37263942

Tour the redwoods of central Marin county through Nicasio and have lunch at the Bovine Bakery on Highway 1. Return through Olema back to Nicasio and Lucas Valley. There are hills, but we will ride them gently. Bring lunch or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious contact a ride leader.

Park on the street across from the community center.

Preregistration strongly encouraged!

Start: McLaren Lodge, Golden Gate Park; Dunphy Park, Sausalito

Hawk Hill and the Marin Headlands is one of my favorite rides in the Bay Area. Chris and I will meet SF riders at McLaren Lodge in Golden Gate Park; from there we will ride to Dunphy Park to pick up riders who want to start in Marin. The route from San Francisco crosses the Golden Gate Bridge and heads to Dunphy Park in Sausalito where we will meet Marin riders. Then we will head back through Fort Baker, up Hawk Hill, down to Gerbode Valley, up past Battery Townsley and down to Rodeo Beach. Bring snacks or lunch to enjoy at Battery Townsley or at picnic tables at the beach or lagoon. Then it's out through the tunnel and back to either SF or Sausalito.

Please email me your preferred meeting place: (San Francisco https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26010909) or (Dunphy Park https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37035759), and let me know if you want a paper cue sheet.

The Dunphy Park start ride is only 17 miles and parking nearby may be difficult. If you park at the Public Safety Building in Mill Valley (https://www.grizz.org/routes/locationDetail.php?id=50), you can add 7.4 flat miles on the Sausalito-Mill Valley path (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37035759), and have an easier drive from the East Bay.

The weather forecast is good, but deterioration of Air Quality will cancel this ride. Watch for updates .

Tour the redwoods of central Marin county from Nicasio and have lunch at the Bovine Bakery on Highway 1. Return through Olema back to Nicasio. The 24-mile ride joins the 44 mile ride in Nicasio and loops back to Nicasio. There are hills, but we will ride them gently. Bring lunch or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious contact a ride leader.

If you drive via Lucas Valley Road you will pass the 44-mile bicycle riders, so please take extra care.

Spend your holiday closer to home by taking in the scenery along the Bay on this classic GPC ride. We'll mostly follow the ASSR Allegretto Alternative route (GPC route id 188). The route is hilly and we'll ride at a TM pace. Regroups/breaks at Pinole Valley Park (restrooms), Starbucks before Lake Herman, Lunch at Luigi's in Martinez. Note this is Not a no-drop ride, so be prepared to navigate on your own via a cue sheet or gps device if you go off the front or off the back. Bring snacks, $$, water and everything else you'll need for a longish day in the saddle. Please download or print your own cue sheet; leaders will not have them at the start. Poor AQI will cancel the ride, but expect the ride to go given that the best air should be near the water, which we will overlook for a lot of the ride. Note that leaders may not check email on the morning of the ride, so any last minute questions should be sent either the night before, or by text or calls that morning.

Bring lights! Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails. RideWithGPS route. Up to Mile 7.7, the trail is doable with 25mm tires, but you might prefer something wider for the rest of the dirt. 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]

GPC Tuesday evening B-group. Fast and hilly, the B-group is a challenging ride for both intermediate and advanced cyclists looking to improve speed and bike handling skills. Please read the ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is required and closes at 4:30pm. Email Chris with Questions.

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. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.

GPC Epic Climbs September Challenge – Panoramic & Bolinas-Fairfax Road

This months challenge includes two classic climbs that can be completed on one bitesize but challenging ride. It starts at a Larkspur Lucky’s parking lot and climbs over the Corte Madera Avenue hill for a warm up before getting to Mill Valley where the real climbing begins. If the fog is at bay you’ll be treated to a spectacular view of the Marin Coastline from Panoramic Hwy and the descent into Stinson Beach. If you’re riding on a weekend, traffic can be substantial so be sure to keep to the right and let cars go by as you can safely do so. There is a small park with water and port-a-potties right across the street from the Stinson Beach Market. Be sure to fill up on water for the Bolinas-Fairfax road climb. Approximately 4.5 miles north of Stinson Beach turn right on Bolinas Road for a 4 mile 1500 foot climb. Unlike Panoramic, traffic is usually very light on Bolinas-Fairfax Road so this climb is quite peaceful. At the top you’ll be greeted by a majestic stand of redwoods which will tower over your descent into Alpine Lake. From top of this climb all the way to Fairfax the road is mostly in poor condition so take your time and avoid the many potholes.

Here is the link to the recommended route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37384390

Join the Wednesday riders for a ride from Bear Valley out to Drakes Beach and back. We will meet at 10am at the Bear Valley Visitor Center in Olema. We will ride out via Bear Valley Road and Sir Francis Drake and return via Pt Reyes Station. Optional out and back to enjoy views from North Beach on the return. Possible sightings of herds of Roosevelt elk on the way. Distance is about 37 miles and moderately hilly. You can bring lunch or buy lunch at the deli in Inverness Park or at the store in Inverness.

Contact Debbie for questions.

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.

Drakes Beach has reopened after a wetland restoration project in the old parking lot. Let's go see what it looks like. We'll ride through Nicasio and Olema on our way to Drakes beach in Point Reyes National Seashore. Pick up lunch in Inverness Park on the way and take it with us to the beach. Return through Pt. Reyes Station.

See the route on RideWithGPS. Pre-registration is appreciated.

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 in Nicasio or Inverness Park.

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. Please bring lights for the return trip. See the route on RideWithGPS.

Mixed terrain ride through Redwood and Sibley returning through Wilder to Moraga. We can adjust the route over time based on group preferences. This initial route is ~2200ft of climbing and we'll pick regroups to make sure we stay together.

Thursday weekly ride with optional pints post ride!

Join us for a 1 - 1.5 hour mixed terrain bike ride. Please bring a bicycle capable of dirt and uneven terrain such as a gravel, cyclo-cross or mountain bike (Unfortunately Ebikes are not allowed on certain trails). There may be technical sections of the ride where walking may be more comfortable. This ride may require intermediate off road bike handling skills. It shouldn't be your first time riding dirt.

Pace: M-pace, similar to Cat C, CAT 5, FTP around 3 watts/kg

Distance: 10-15 miles

Elevation: 1,000 - 1,500 feet elevation gain

Grade: Over 15% grade at sections

Route: Varies, here are examples:

• https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35769944
• https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35750446

This is a weekly Thursday ride. Please bring water for the entire ride, no water stops are planned for this 1-1.5 hour ride.

Mandatory pre-registration is required. Please sign up online by 3PM of the same day to ride or email ride leader with name / emergency phone # / mobile phone #. This ride is open to everyone, not just club members (email your info to register for non-club members). Registration may close without notice.

The ride will go through EBRPD parks. See the following link for more info regarding cycling in the park district:

https://www.ebparks.org/activities/biking/default.htm

This ride continues through the end of September.

Meet at 9:00 for introductions. The first 7.5 miles all pace groups ride together at a social pace...you'll ride with club members you might not see for the rest of the month. 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.

Meet at 9:00 for introductions. The first 7.5 miles all pace groups ride together at a social pace...you'll ride with club members you might not see for the rest of the month. 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.

Meet at 9:00 for introductions. The first 7.5 miles all pace groups ride together at a social pace...you'll ride with club members you might not see for the rest of the month. 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.

This month we will follow this slightly revised route.

Meet at 9:00 for introductions. The first 7.5 miles all pace groups ride together at a social pace...you'll ride with club members you might not see for the rest of the month. 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.

Meet at 9:00 for introductions. The first 7.5 miles all pace groups ride together at a social pace...you'll ride with club members you might not see for the rest of the month. 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 rides to Rockville this month. Here is the route on RideWithGPS.

Our featured speaker is Gary Brustin. The presentation will cover the following topics:

• How to avoid the most common accident patterns.
• Understanding motorists' excuses and using them to your advantage.
• What to do after an accident.
• How the legal case unfolds and when it's time to contact an attorney.

Mr. Brustin has been an avid cyclist for over forty five years. His first road bike was a Schwinn Varsity. Fortunately, he’s upgraded his equipment over the years. He now rides a custom Calfee with Campy Record.

He graduated from the University of Southern California in 1971, and earned his legal degree at Hastings College of the Law in 1975. He is a member of the California State Bar Association.

His passion for cycling has also shaped his professional career. Twenty five years ago he decided to transform his law practice from general personal injury cases to a specialized cycling practice. Today his entire case load involves cycling related matters. He has handled over 1,000 bicycle cases and continues to personally represent each client. Additionally, he has proudly co-sponsored numerous events and teams. Two examples are the Velo Girls and the Race Across America. In his spare time, he acts as a volunteer attorney for various bike organizations.

He’s also very committed to bicycle advocacy. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition. He also served on the Board of Directors of the California Bicycle Coalition for ten years, and the League of American Bicyclists board for nine years. In 2012 he established the National Legal Affairs Committee for the League.

He maintains offices in Northern and Southern California and can be reached at bicyclelawyer.com

Join the GPC Peloton via Zoom:

Link: https://tinyurl.com/wt7f8uh5

Meeting ID: 647 437 0527 Passcode: mvtD0t

One tap mobile +16699006833,,6474370527#,,,,*841441# US (San Jose)

The event is free. Bring a friend or two. Questions? SpeakerSeries@Grizz.org

Bring lights! Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails. RideWithGPS route. Up to Mile 7.7, the trail is doable with 25mm tires, but you might prefer something wider for the rest of the dirt. 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]

GPC Tuesday evening B-group. Fast and hilly, the B-group is a challenging ride for both intermediate and advanced cyclists looking to improve speed and bike handling skills. Please read the ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is required and closes at 4:30pm. Email Chris with Questions.

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. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.

If the weather cooperates, this is a beautiful ride along the coast down to the lighthouse at Pigeon Point (regroup/snack). Return is through some country roads, past Butano State Park (mile 25.7) to Pescadero (lunch) where I'm hoping to pick up some artichoke bread.

Here is the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37496161 (Thank you, Pat Greene)

There is ample parking on Main St south of the ride start near the fire station (start ID 38) which is where I plan to park.

Please pre-register. Note the later (10:30) meet time.

There are a couple nice loops not included in this ride, but they add an hour to the day. Traffic home after the ride can be slow.

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.

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. Stronger 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.

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. Please bring lights for the return trip. See the route on RideWithGPS.

Mixed terrain ride through Redwood and Sibley returning through Wilder to Moraga. We can adjust the route over time based on group preferences. This initial route is ~2200ft of climbing and we'll pick regroups to make sure we stay together.

Thursday weekly ride with optional pints post ride!

Join us for a 1 - 1.5 hour mixed terrain bike ride. Please bring a bicycle capable of dirt and uneven terrain such as a gravel, cyclo-cross or mountain bike (Unfortunately Ebikes are not allowed on certain trails). There may be technical sections of the ride where walking may be more comfortable. This ride may require intermediate off road bike handling skills. It shouldn't be your first time riding dirt.

Pace: M-pace, similar to Cat C, CAT 5, FTP around 3 watts/kg

Distance: 10-15 miles

Elevation: 1,000 - 1,500 feet elevation gain

Grade: Over 15% grade at sections

Route: Varies, here are examples:

• https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35769944
• https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35750446

This is a weekly Thursday ride. Please bring water for the entire ride, no water stops are planned for this 1-1.5 hour ride.

Mandatory pre-registration is required. Please sign up online by 3PM of the same day to ride or email ride leader with name / emergency phone # / mobile phone #. This ride is open to everyone, not just club members (email your info to register for non-club members). Registration may close without notice.

The ride will go through EBRPD parks. See the following link for more info regarding cycling in the park district:

https://www.ebparks.org/activities/biking/default.htm

This ride continues through the end of September.

This route is a variation of a ride I did years ago with the yellow jackets, it's challenging but very scenic, with a wide range of terrain. Lunch will be at Duncans Mills, with rest stops in Valley Ford and Freestone. Joy Road is very steep and poorly paved, and much of the ride is remote without any services, so make sure your bike and you are prepared.

We will try a new start location, at LaPlaza Park in Cotati, where there are bathrooms, water, a coffee shop, see the rwgps for an exact location.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10090705

Experience ledgendary Donald Drive. Total ride 3300 climbing.
Via Tilden park and Moraga way discover views of LaMorInda atop Mulholland open space, then coffee / snacks at SiSi cafe (mile 15), up "Little Pinehurst" (big is closed) to Redwood and Skyline before a fog free climb of Grizzly Peak. Ignore the crazy cues at mile 21 and 33 in the following
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37526686

Start at North Berkeley BART, up Spruce St, Grizzly Peak and Skyline, and down Pinehurst. We return via Moraga Way with a little diversion along Ivy Drive to get ourselves off the busy street for a bit. Then it's back on Moraga Way to DT Orinda for a coffee and a snack at Peet's. Back to Berkeley via Wildcat and Spruce. Instead of taking Spruce all the way down, we'll make a right on Los Angeles to the roundabout. Few differences, a little novelty. Here's the full route.

This is essentially a repeat of Novice ride #3. Meet at East side of the BART entrance. We'll ride through Walnut Creek and down Danville Blvd, circling back through the neighborhoods of Danville, Alamo & Walnut Creek. Bring lunch or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious contact a ride leader.

Bring lights! Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails. RideWithGPS route. Up to Mile 7.7, the trail is doable with 25mm tires, but you might prefer something wider for the rest of the dirt. 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]

GPC Tuesday evening B-group. Fast and hilly, the B-group is a challenging ride for both intermediate and advanced cyclists looking to improve speed and bike handling skills. Please read the ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is required and closes at 4:30pm. Email Chris with Questions.

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. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.

We will head west on Wildcat Canyon Road to Grizzly Peak Blvd and take Skyline, Redwood, Pinehurst and Canyon to Moraga, and up Donald Drive, We can enjoy the views from the top of Donald Drive while we enjoy our lunch. Then we roll on down to Orinda for coffee and snacks before heading back up Wildcat to Island. You can buy a sandwich in Moraga, but it's best if you bring your own food. Dress for warm weather and be sure to bring your climbing legs!

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37560257

Cue Sheet: http://www.employees.org/~pmorton/gpc/cuesheets/Island--Redwood_Rd--Donald_Drive.pdf

We'll ride from Nicasio to Valley Ford for lunch via Chileno Valley and Middle Road. Return to Tomales via Franklin School Road, which has a steep climb on it. RideWithGPS map

Be aware that there is construction with a traffic light control on Lucas Valley near Big Rock, so leave a few extra minutes if you are driving that way. Please pre-register if you can.

Faster riders welcome if they don't mind waiting at regroups. We will start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready to ride. If you arrive after the meeting time, you can probably chase us down at the Cheese Factory.

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. Please bring lights for the return trip. See the route on RideWithGPS.

Mixed terrain ride through Redwood and Sibley returning through Wilder to Moraga. We can adjust the route over time based on group preferences. This initial route is ~2200ft of climbing and we'll pick regroups to make sure we stay together.

Thursday weekly ride with optional pints post ride!

Join us for a 1 - 1.5 hour mixed terrain bike ride. Please bring a bicycle capable of dirt and uneven terrain such as a gravel, cyclo-cross or mountain bike (Unfortunately Ebikes are not allowed on certain trails). There may be technical sections of the ride where walking may be more comfortable. This ride may require intermediate off road bike handling skills. It shouldn't be your first time riding dirt.

Pace: M-pace, similar to Cat C, CAT 5, FTP around 3 watts/kg

Distance: 10-15 miles

Elevation: 1,000 - 1,500 feet elevation gain

Grade: Over 15% grade at sections

Route: Varies, here are examples:

• https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35769944
• https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35750446

This is a weekly Thursday ride. Please bring water for the entire ride, no water stops are planned for this 1-1.5 hour ride.

Mandatory pre-registration is required. Please sign up online by 3PM of the same day to ride or email ride leader with name / emergency phone # / mobile phone #. This ride is open to everyone, not just club members (email your info to register for non-club members). Registration may close without notice.

The ride will go through EBRPD parks. See the following link for more info regarding cycling in the park district:

https://www.ebparks.org/activities/biking/default.htm

This ride continues through the end of September.

Feel free to join me for a ROAD bike ride around China camp. We'll meet at El Cerrito Plaza BART on the west side of the tracks. The ride is approximately 46.6 miles, 1872 Ft climbing. Regroups and short stops may occur at Richmond Marina Park and China Camp State Park. Please bring enough food for the entire ride. There will be a few water stops. There's a short steep section after the China Camp loop with approximately 15% grade climbing of several hundred feet. Speeds on the flat sections may be 16-18mph. Please see the route here and note that you need to add additional 430feet of elevation to account for the climbs on RSR bridge :

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37596573

If you're taking BART, a train is scheduled to arrive at 8:46AM. You do not have to be a member to join. If you're not a member please email me your name, phone number and emergency contact phone number and we'll see you at the start. Please register by 8:00AM on 9/24/2021.

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.

Start in Livermore at the softball fields at the corner of N. Livermore and Concannon and ride out Tesla to Tracy. Head south on 33 to Patterson then head back to Livermore along scenic Del Puerto Canyon and Mines Road. Construction of the reservoir, which will inudate this spectacular area is scheduled to begin in 2022; so ride it while we can. We will have stops in Tracy and at the Junction Restaurant with lunch in Patterson. Hometown Hops is an outdoor brewery right on the corner of Tesla and Del Valle, about a mile from the end for the final stop. View the route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37564796

This ride is co-listed with the Golden Gate Audubon Society with Cathy Bleier (csbleier@sbcglobal.net) from GGAS co-leading. Registration is on the GGAS website (https://goldengateaudubon.org/event/san-leandro-bike-september2021/). It opens on Sept 11 and closes at 4 p.m. on Thu Sept 23. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. If you are not a member of GGAS, close the login request that opens, and you should be able to register; registering means you agree to both GGAS and GPC waivers.

We will meet outside the pay area on the west side of the San Leandro BART station. The leaders plan to be on trains scheduled to arrive at 9:53 and 10:00 from SF and El Cerrito, respectively. If you drive to the start, be at the station ready to roll at 10:00.

It’s still early for ducks, but come look for shorebirds, waders, rails, raptors and a few passerines on this shoreline ride. We will ride up to 20 flat miles from San Leandro BART (on city streets) to San Leandro Marina and down to Winton Ave on the mostly paved Bay Trail. The Bay Trail south of Grant Ave is unpaved, so if you are uncomfortable on hard-packed dirt and some gravel, you can join us till Grant Ave where you can retrace to San Leandro BART or escape to Bay Fair BART. Trip will last until approximately 3 p.m.

Bring binoculars, snacks, lunch and water; we won’t pass places to buy food. Wear layers to be comfortable on this leisurely paced ride. Bicycle helmets required. Rain or poor air quality (due to smoke) cancels. Call or email Pat Greene about weather or smoke-related cancellations, and Cathy Bleier with any other questions. Look for updates on the status of the ride on GPC-talk or this listing.

Ride out to Pinole, along San Pablo Dam Road and Pinole Valley Road. Our goal is to get some riders who may cringe at riding the hilly 'bears route'; but who would like to do about 30 miles to maybe get back into riding again. Planned destination is the Bear Claw Cafe, a quaint, old-timey family bakery in downtown Pinole, with a visual historical treat in the alcove next to the building. Faster riders are welcome, too...just save me a Bear Claw! Bring a friend. Optional lunch at Orinda Square (Petra's Greek Cafe, Europa Hof-Brau, Nation's burgers, Subway, Peet's and Starbucks).

Climb Tunnel Road to Skyline Boulevard, continuing on Redwood and Little Pinehurst to Canyon Road and Moraga Way. Turn left onto Donald Drive, with grades exceeding 13% and nice views from the top. Descend on Hall Road back to Orinda Way for a lunch stop before taking Wildcat Canyon Boulevard back to Berkeley.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37564305

Bring lights! Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails. RideWithGPS route. Up to Mile 7.7, the trail is doable with 25mm tires, but you might prefer something wider for the rest of the dirt. 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]

GPC Tuesday evening B-group. Fast and hilly, the B-group is a challenging ride for both intermediate and advanced cyclists looking to improve speed and bike handling skills. Please read the ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is required and closes at 4:30pm. Email Chris with Questions.

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. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.

Let's go to Napa wine country and enjoy a ride thru the vineyards. We will meet at Cuttings Wharf boat launch and do a spin through Carneros area and over to Dry Creek. Then we will ride up Dry Creek over to the climb up Mt Veeder. Lunch will be at Brown's Valley center at 32 miles so recommend bringing snacks and extra water. Terrain is rolling hills with steep section at beginning of Mt Veeder climb. Bring layers and bring or buy lunch at Browns Valley.

Please use this route sheet - the route back to Cutting's wharf from the lunch stop has been modified because of a closure on Burham road. T

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37631739

Questions contact Debbie

[RWGPS route] This is a mostly paved route with just 2.5 miles of dirt. All dirt is beginner-intermediate level; the first section of dirt is slightly uphill, and the second section of dirt is slightly downhill. Lots of regroups to keep everyone together. Bring lights and a jacket. Wider tires (35mm+) are recommended. Optional dinner at Telegraph beer garden. Ebikes are not allowed on these trails, but ebike riders can regroup with us on the road.

Since this is a last-minute post, please RSVP by Wednesday 2pm; with 0 RSVPs, I'll probably cancel and ride closer to my house. Non-members: To RSVP, please email mj@mjawili.com with your bike make and model, cell phone number, emergency contact number.

We'll ride to Olema via Nicasio Valley Rd and Sir Francis Drake, then on to Inverness Park to pick up lunch, which we will carry to Hearts Desire beach. Optional climb of Mt. Vision after lunch. Return through Pt Reyes Station.

Here is the route on RideWithGPS.

Shorten the ride to about 55 miles by parking in Nicasio and joining us as we turn left from Lucas Valley onto Nicasio Valley Road, probably about 10:15. Another option is to skip the out-and-back climb of Mt. Vision after lunch, which saves about 10 miles and lots of climbing.

Faster riders welcome as long as you don't mind waiting at regroups. 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 our first regroup in Camp Taylor.

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. Please bring lights for the return trip. See the route on RideWithGPS.

Mixed terrain ride through Redwood and Sibley returning through Wilder to Moraga. We can adjust the route over time based on group preferences. This initial route is ~2200ft of climbing and we'll pick regroups to make sure we stay together.

Thursday weekly ride with optional pints post ride!

Join us for a 1 - 1.5 hour mixed terrain bike ride. Please bring a bicycle capable of dirt and uneven terrain such as a gravel, cyclo-cross or mountain bike (Unfortunately Ebikes are not allowed on certain trails). There may be technical sections of the ride where walking may be more comfortable. This ride may require intermediate off road bike handling skills. It shouldn't be your first time riding dirt.

Pace: M-pace, similar to Cat C, CAT 5, FTP around 3 watts/kg

Distance: 10-15 miles

Elevation: 1,000 - 1,500 feet elevation gain

Grade: Over 15% grade at sections

Route: Varies, here are examples:

• https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35769944
• https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35750446

This is a weekly Thursday ride. Please bring water for the entire ride, no water stops are planned for this 1-1.5 hour ride.

Mandatory pre-registration is required. Please sign up online by 3PM of the same day to ride or email ride leader with name / emergency phone # / mobile phone #. This ride is open to everyone, not just club members (email your info to register for non-club members). Registration may close without notice.

The ride will go through EBRPD parks. See the following link for more info regarding cycling in the park district:

https://www.ebparks.org/activities/biking/default.htm

This ride continues through the end of September.