Ride Schedule for May 2021
Leader: Thomas Fraser (954) 290-3903 text
Leader: Thomas Dunscombe (510) 385-5859 text
Meet at 8:00 am
Two rides with 5 Epic Climbs; Complete 3 of the 5 climbs to qualify for the monthly raffle (see details).
South Bay - Bohlman, Montebello and Big Basin
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35786900
This South Bay challenge packs a lot of climbing in a relatively short distance with three out and backs to/from Saratoga Village. Parking is near the elementary school. Many places for a coffee and a pit stop in the Village before starting your first climb of Bohlman Road, the steepest climb of the day. You’ll be working hard on this climb so be sure to enjoy the views on the descent back to Saratoga. The next two climbs are less steep but both with spectacular views of the South Bay.
North Bay - Pine Flat and Ida Clayton
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35786444
These two climbs are fairly remote but both have beautiful views of the Alexander Valley and the North Bay. Unfortunately there are no convenience stores between them so plan on making your morning pit stop before getting to the parking lot at a Alexander Valley Elementary School. In fact bring plenty of food and water, keep some in a cooler in your car to stop and refresh and refuel between these two spectacular climbs. Pine Flat has nearly 3000 feet of climbing in 11 miles with beautiful views of Sonoma. After the first 2000 feet there’s a bit of a flat section before the final climb to the top.
Again, plan on stopping at the elementary school for a break and refueling before heading to Ida Clayton. It’s a scenic and low traffic 8 mile ride southbound on Hwy 128 before reaching Ida Clayton for a challenging 1800 foot, 4 mile climb. Like many roads in the North Bay, Ida Clayton is in poor condition so please be careful on the descent. The 8 mile ride back to your car is a nice way to end the ride.
For details on the monthly Challenge Ride Series please navigate to the New Rides Page - Challenge Tab. There you'll find details on the monthly raffle, the 30 - 40 or 50 climb patches and Epic Climb Jersey you can earn based on your accomplishments.
Keep Climbing!
Leader: Stephen Chan
Meet at 8:30 am
Start Location: Walnut Creek BART
Diablo dirt circumnavigation; a mixed terrain loop around Mt Diablo.
This route is inspired by the Mount Diablo Regional Trail but modified for bike and land access issues. The Trail is not fully completed but can be viewed on the following link.
https://www.savemountdiablo.org/activities/diablo-trail-map/
The planned route is challenging due to the remote nature (for the Bay Area) and the amount of climbing.
64 miles, 8300 ft elevation, ~42 miles are off-pavement and they contain the majority of the climbing
Approx mile markers of dirt sections are (2-32; 43.5-53.5; 57.5-59.5) see RWGPS link
Most of the dirt is 'typical' east bay fire road / double track (generally hard-packed surfaces but there are some rocky sections and a lot of cow-pocked trails). One tricky single track section (mile 13.5-16.5).
I will ride a rigid dropbar bike with 48mm knobby tires. A mountain bike would also be an appropriate tool. Low gears highly encouraged.
Water will be limited. Bring plenty of carrying capacity; watch forecast (hope for cool conditions). A water filter is advised. Mt Diablo SP has water issues - don't expect water passing the Rock City area (mile 10.5). The creek at mile 16.8 could be filtered, if flowing? Otherwise first water at mile 23 (@ backpack camp - should be filtered). Water at Round Valley trailhead mile 32.4. Water options likely around miles 42 and 47.5. Full supplies in Clayton (mile 54). No food options til mile 54 and 8000 ft of climbing. Bring plenty of calories for a long day.
Route highlights:
* Wall Point Rd
* Oyster Point trail
* Empire Mine Rd
* Views of Diablo from all angles
I have limited group size (5). In my opinion, this is a fairly challenging ride and I expect all riders to be self-sufficient and have means to navigate themselves. There are many bailout points via paved roads. Pace is hard to dictate. I did a similar version of this route in 2019 and it was a 12 hour day (I had some tire issues but it was a long day). I've listed this as TM but clearly the average pace will be slow but steady. Bring lights, just in case?...
Places that we'll visit:
Shell Ridge (WC)
Diablo Foothills (EBRPD)
Mt. Diablo (SP)
Morgan Territory (EBRPD)
Los Vaqueros (CCWD)
Round Valley (EBRPD)
Black Diamond Mines (EBRPD)
Lime Ridge (WC)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35781089
Start / end at Walnut Creek Bart Station. Start time based on first train going east (arrives 8:26).
* I have ridden 95% of this route. I have checked all trails via respective land owners. If you see anything questionable or routing issues, please contact me directly.
** The trail closure (Miwok trail) in Los Vaqueros for Golden Eagles was lifted April 16.
*** I have tried to provide enough route details but please contact me if you have questions/concerns.
Leader: Stephanie Clarke (510) 423-1873
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Pinole to Carquinez and Martinez
Start Location: Pinole Valley Park
Lollipop 35 mile route from Pinole Valley Park over Pig Farm Hill to Martinez via up Franklin Canyon, DOWN McEwen and through Carquinez Scenic Drive. Food & drink in Martinez at mile 22, where we will congregate in the open air in the courtyard outside the Starbucks. Other food options are nearby, or bring your lunch/snacks with you. COVID protocols will be followed. Return via Alhambra Valley. Please print your own cue sheet if needed. TM pace.
Leader: Thomas Fraser (954) 290-3903 text
Leader: Michael Koved (510) 508-4193 text
Meet at 7:00 pm
GPC Speaker Series - Nutrition for Cyclists: Fuel Your Body for Optimal Performance!
Need help navigating all the different nutrition info out there? Want to learn how to fuel your body before, during, and after rides? Join the GPC Speaker Series on Monday May 3rd at 7pm.
Our featured speaker is Breanne Nalder Harward who is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (MS, RDN). She raced professionally for 6 years and now works full time as a nutrition coach and races gravel bikes (at least whenever she can), as a new mom of little Beatrice Rose.
Breanne will present on the proper fueling on and off the bike and will leave time to answer all your nutrition questions, so come ready to learn!
Join the GPC Peloton:
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/315nv0r
Meeting ID: 881 4923 5239
Passcode: 552533
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,88149235239#,,,,*552533# US (San Jose)
Do you have specific questions you would like Breanne to address during his talk? You can send them to SpeakerSeries@Grizz.Org or simply ask during the talk. Either way, Breanne will share her perspective.
The event is free and open to the public. Further questions? Contact SpeakerSeries@Grizz.Org.
Leader: John Hershberger (510) 495-5504 text
Meet at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start
The start is at Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, off Foothill in Pleasanton, your phone navigation app should get you there. The start has pit toilets, and the water was off recently. There is a short section of busy road, but for the most part this is a remote quiet road with little traffic and great pavement. Let’s catch a little last bit of spring while we can. We ride up Calaveras and roll back down, simple and nice. No maps provided, check Ride With GPS for a ride map. If you are late, be prepared to catch up. On the day of ride, text me if necessary. Bring water and food, which is not available, except near the start at Sunol. Oak trees, flowers and fading green grass, come on out
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith (510) 684-2840
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35657536 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]
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
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. Please also be aware of the club Covid Rules & Regulations, here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/covid.php. Bring your best bike handling skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is required (not my doing -- it's club policy) and closes at 4:30pm. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.
Leader: Debbie Miskell (415) 488-7300 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Nicasio to Marshall
Start Location: Nicasio
We'll ride past the Cheese Factory and over the Marshall Wall to lunch in Marshall. The Marshall store is not open so bring lunch. Tables are available to enjoy the view along Tomales Bay. We will then ride south on Highway One to Pt Reyes Stations for snacks before returning to Nicasio.
Contact Debbie for questions or if you have trouble registering for the ride.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Duros West returns after a yearlong absence! Please read the GPC Covid policy regarding vaccinated-only rides. Bring your vaccine card or a facsimile (paper or electronic). Restricting the ride to vaccinated-only members allows us the freedom to ride closely together, talk while we ride, and form pacelines. Almost like pre-covid days, except we will be masked and distant when around the general public.
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. We will revise our usual regroup locations to avoid mixing with the public where possible.
Shorten the ride to about 42 miles by starting in Nicasio. We should pass through there about 10:20 or so.
Pre-registration is optional, but recommended so we don't all have to handle the pen and clipboard. Stronger riders are welcome if they are willing to wait at regroups.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Starting on Thursday May 6 and for the rest of the summer, we'll meet at N. Berkeley BART at 5:50 pm for 6 pm start. Please don't show up at 5:20!
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. GPC Covid protocols apply - don't forget your face covering.
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
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, cyclocross or mountain bike. 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 20% 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 by Noon of the same day to ride or registration will automatically close without notice. GPC Covid protocols apply - don't forget your face covering.
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Meet at 7:50 am for a 8:00 am start
Start Location: Alexander Valley Elementary School
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35934634
These two climbs are fairly remote but both have beautiful views of the Alexander Valley and the North Bay. Unfortunately there are no convenience stores between them so plan on making your morning pit stop before getting to the parking lot at Alexander Valley Elementary School. Bring plenty of food and water, keep some in a cooler in your car to stop and refresh and refuel between these two climbs. After the first 2000 feet Pine Flat has a bit of a flat section before the final climb to the top. Ida Clayton is in poor condition so please be careful on the descent.
Leader: Lawrence Pon (510) 821-2389
Meet at 7:30 am for a 7:50 am start
Start Location: Livermore - Ernie Rodrigues Softball fields
Epic ride through Del Puerto Canyon and San Antonio Valley to observe rebirth after fire.
COVID-19 rules apply.
Food at store mile 23, Patterson mile 55 San Antonio Junction Mile 80.
Leader: Adam Hunt (310) 913-7918 text
Meet at 8:00 am for a 8:10 am start
Start Location: Healdsburg - W. Matheson St and Vine St
Grasshopper Adventure Series is putting on another climbing challenge. This route includes Pine Flat, which is one of the GPC challenges this month, as well as Geyers North. I could easily be talked into riding Ida Clayton as well.
If you would like to see your name on the Grasshopper event leaderboard, RSVP here:
https://ridewithgps.com/events/149221-geysers-pine-flat-challenge-2021
The route can be found here:
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
GPC Route: China Camp from Point Richmond
Start Location: Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
Let's make use of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge's bike access and check out China Camp. This is actually more like 1500 feet, as RWGPS does not have elevation data for the RSR bridge. Restrooms at Mile 15.7, lunch (Arizmendi's, Mr. Pickle's, etc.) at Mile 23. Pace of this ride is T, which is based on The Bears Loop; the actual average speed for this ride will not necessarily be 10-12 mph. This is not a no-drop ride. Stronger riders are welcome, but please note the advertised pace.
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith (510) 684-2840
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
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]
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
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. Please also be aware of the club Covid Rules & Regulations, here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/covid.php. Bring your best bike handling skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is required (not my doing -- it's club policy) and closes at 4:30pm. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.
Leader: Christine Kerr (510) 501-6451 text
Meet at 10:00 am
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
On Wednesday, May 12th, I will lead a ride from the Marinwood Community Center on Miller Creek Rd, which is just north of Lucas Valley Rd. We ride west on Lucas Valley Road to the intersection of Nicasio Valley Rd, where we turn left. Turn right on Sir Francis Drake Road to Samual P. Taylor park, where we ride the bike path through the park. Back on Sir Francis Drake Road, we climb the hill to Olema and on to Pt Reyes Station for lunch at the Bovine Bakery. Return via Pt Reyes-Petaluma Rd to Nicasio and back up Lucas Valley Rd.
We will meet at 10am at the Miller Creek Community Center and begin the ride at 10:15.
Please note that this ride is 47 miles, which is an additional seven miles from the route that several of us took in the recent past.
Meet at 6:45 pm for a 7:00 pm start
Join the club's virtual monthly business meeting at 7:00 pm. Optional social time from 6:45 pm to 7:00 pm. Check your email for an announcement with the agenda and details of how to join the meeting.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
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 optional, but saves us some time.
See the Route on RideWithGPS.
Please read the GPC Covid policy regarding vaccinated-only rides. Bring your vaccine card or a facsimile (paper or electronic). Restricting the ride to vaccinated-only members allows us the freedom to ride closely together, talk while we ride, and form pacelines. You'll still need a mask for the times when we are around the general public.
We'll start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready. If you arrive after the meeting time, you can probably catch us at the Woodacre Market (mile 14.5), where we will take a break.
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
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, cyclocross or mountain bike. 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 20% 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 by Noon of the same day to ride or registration will automatically close without notice. GPC Covid protocols apply - don't forget your face covering.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
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.
Leader: Lawrence Pon (510) 821-2389
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:50 am start
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
A Trip to the Bear Claw Bakery for a Delicious Bear Claw before climbing the three bears. Optional Flat route back to the start by reversing course. Covid 19 rules apply.
Leader: Adele Madelo (510) 773-0693 text
Meet at 9:45 am
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
This month we'll revisit a few places from the past two months: Tice, Roundhill loop (but clockwise this time), and El Nido. Also: We will take Glorietta instead of St. Stephens Trail, etc. to get to Mt. Diablo Blvd. Rest stop at Oak Hill Park (mile 16.4). Optional lunch at the end. Meet at 9:45 to do introductions, so we can roll at 10.
RideWithGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35811185
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith (510) 684-2840
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
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]
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
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. Please also be aware of the club Covid Rules & Regulations, here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/covid.php. Bring your best bike handling skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is required (not my doing -- it's club policy) and closes at 4:30pm. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.
Leader: Jaz Zaitlin (510) 393-6602 text
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Pinole to Carquinez and Martinez
Start Location: Pinole Valley Park
Lollipop 35 mile route from Pinole Valley Park over Pig Farm Hill, up Franklin Canyon, Up & DOWN McEwen (the easier direction), and continuing on Carquinez Scenic Drive and the George Miller Regional Trail to Martinez. Lunch at the Plaza next to Starbucks on Main Street at mile 22 in Martinez. Return via Alhambra Valley and Pig Farm Hill.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Rockville Winters loop
Start Location: Rockville Bike shop
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.
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.
Please read the GPC Covid policy regarding vaccinated-only rides. Bring your vaccine card or a facsimile (paper or electronic). Restricting the ride to vaccinated-only members allows us the freedom to ride closely together, talk while we ride, and form pacelines. You'll still need a mask for the times when we are around the general public.
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.
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
For this week we're going up Mezue then down Havey Canyon.
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, cyclocross or mountain bike. 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 20% 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 by Noon of the same day to ride or registration will automatically close without notice. GPC Covid protocols apply - don't forget your face covering.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
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.
Leader: Michael Koved
Meet at 7:00 pm
The growth of Ebikes is very impressive, here in California and around the world.
There are Ebikes for road rides, mountain bikes, commuting, and shopping. Why they have become so popular, what they can do, and why you might just want one! Whether you want to make it easier to carry children or groceries, or to help you climb the hills that you used to enjoy, there may be an Ebike in your future.
Our featured guest is Brett Thurber who is the owner of New Wheels, an Ebike dealer in San Francisco and Larkspur. Learn about the various types of Ebikes currently available.
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/315nv0r Meeting ID: 881 4923 5239 Passcode: 552533
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,88149235239#,,,,*552533# US (San Jose)
The event is free. Bring a friend or two. Questions? SpeakerSeries@Grizz.org
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Leader: Dara Richman
Meet at 8:30 am for a 8:35 am start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Join Dara and Nick for a ride to the summit of Mount Diablo. With high temperatures forecasted for the low to mid 70s, it should be a great day for a road bike ride to the summit. Be prepared for wind gusts in excess of 20mph on Mount Diablo. There will be two starting points. We'll be heading out on Grizzly Peak Blvd to Skyline. A quick regroup at Sibley for water / restroom if necessary. From there we'll navigate our way through Moraga, Walnut Creek and Alamo before a regroup / water / bathroom stop at Oak Hill Park. Then we'll be tackling the climb up South Gate Road to the summit of Diablo. There should be water and rest rooms at the summit of Diablo. We'll return down North Gate road and may stop in Walnut Creek for food if time allows (face covering may be mandatory to enter food establishments). Then, we'll ride back to the start. Please be prepared to bring food for the entire trip. This is NOT a no drop ride. When the pace picks up, the ride leaders may get dropped.
Meet: 8:30 AM for 8:35AM departure at Spruce and Grizzly Peak Blvd for Nick's start
Or, Meet: 8:50AM for 9AM departure at the bottom of Tunnel Road at Oakland Hills Fire Memorial for Dara's start:
https://goo.gl/maps/TcYthH7vjSaW4QLr7
Water Stops: Spruce & Grizzly, Sibley regional park parking lot (mile 8), Oak Hill Park (mile 28), Summit of Diablo (mile 42), tentative Walnut Creek (mile 57).
Pace: M- pace, sub-23 minute Tunnel Climb time, approximately 2.3-3 watts/kg (body weight FTP). You should be able to climb South Gate (gate) to the summit in 75-90 minutes.
https://www.strava.com/segments/609257
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36105615
If you have any questions please contact Nick or Dara via Email. Mandatory pre-registration is required. Please sign up online and registration may close without notice. GPC Covid protocols apply - don't forget your face covering. Thank you!
Leader: Stephanie Clarke (510) 423-1873
Meet at 9:35 am for a 9:50 am start
Start Location: Stoneridge Mall parking lot
Come ride a beautiful road that climbs to a plateau overlooking the Southern Alameda hills. In the spring, the green hills will remind you of Ireland. Now, with so little rain over the winter, they may or may not look so lush, but our legs will still appreciate the long climb and great roll among the dips and curves. Optional drop down and immediate back up the Calaveras Wall for anyone that wants more than the basic 2,600' of climbing -- for the rest of us we'll stop at the top of the Wall, do a U-turn and come back. Snack stop at Sunol corners on our return. Ride is timed to coincide with the arrival of the inbound BART train at 9:35 -- exit at West Dublin/Pleasanton Station, the 2nd to the last station on the Dublin-Pleasanton line. From the station it's a quick roll across the street to the mall parking lot where the group will be waiting. Solid TM pace. Faster and slower paces welcome -- for those out in front or off the back, be sure to have and follow a cue sheet or gps route. Note this is Not a no-drop ride, but it's also hard to get lost on this route. Bring water, snacks and money to buy what you need in Sunol. No bathroom at the start, so come early if hoping to use the restroom in the Mall. Ridewithgps route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36075993
Leader: Chris Witt (510) 548-5790
Leader: Pat Greene (415) 481-5469 text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
GPC Route: Mt. Tam birthday ride
Start Location: Mill Valley Safeway
Twenty years ago, GPC had a group of riders who were not fast, but we loved a challenge. The current ride schedule is dominated by TM and M rides. Here’s a ride for Turtles like us who like a challenge, but don’t ride very fast. (Faster riders are also welcome)
Start in Mill Valley, and ride to Fairfax first. The Scoop isn’t open yet, but the suburbs with their frequent stop signs and signals are dispensed with in the first 9 miles. Then it’s 14 mi to Rock Springs, or 17 miles to the summit, and part of the way back down before 'services’ and traffic. Make sure you have enough food and especially water for those uphill back roads. Let's ride together to Fairfax, a section with multiple cues. Then we’ll have strategic regroups during the rest of the ride.
Please print your own cue sheets. There are printable cue sheets and a ridewithgps link at https://www.grizz.org/routes/detail.php?id=143
If you can’t print a cue sheet or master the mandatory registration, contact Pat by Fri afternoon.
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith (510) 684-2840
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
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]
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
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. Please also be aware of the club Covid Rules & Regulations, here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/covid.php. Bring your best bike handling skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is required (not my doing -- it's club policy) and closes at 4:30pm. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.
Leader: Jim Clara (510) 387-1255 text
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Novato_via_Cheese_Factory_and_Stafford_Lake
Start Location: San Rafael - Miller Creek Community Center
Let's try something familiar-but-different and ride from Miller Creek to Cheese Factory (lunch) clockwise and return via Stafford Lake. Meet at 10:00 to clip-in at 10:15. Park on the street, not in the lot. There is a bathroom at the ride start. We will have a semi re-group at Nicasio for the porta potties. See the GPC Route (above) for the cue sheet and RWGS link.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Miller Creek to Tomales (long version)
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
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.
Faster riders are welcome if they don't mind waiting for regroups.
Please read the GPC Covid policy regarding vaccinated-only rides. Bring your vaccine card or a facsimile (paper or electronic). Restricting the ride to vaccinated-only members allows us the freedom to ride closely together, talk while we ride, and form pacelines. You'll still need a mask for the lunch stop and other times when we are around the general public.
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.
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
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, cyclocross or mountain bike. 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 20% 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 by Noon of the same day to ride or registration will automatically close without notice. GPC Covid protocols apply - don't forget your face covering.
Leader: Mike Wood (708) 539-9663 text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery
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!
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
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.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Meet at 8:30 am for a 8:35 am start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Weather forecast is mild: highs in the mid/upper 70's in Morgan Territory and in Diablo Valley.
Two more alternate pickup points:
-- Wildcat Canyon Rd @ South Park Drive. Be there, ready to ride, 9:10am.
-- Wildcat Canyon Rd @ SPDR. Be there, ready to ride, 9:20am.
We'll probably arrive at those points shortly after those times.
Morgan Territory Loop. Roll promptly at 8:35am sharp. First we climb Grizzly Peak Blvd to the summit: Alternate pickup point, 9:00, at intersection of Grizzly / Lomas Cantadas (the "Steam Trains" sign). Then: Outbound via Wildcat, Bears, and Pig Farm; return via Blackhawk, Lafayette, Moraga, and Pinehurst. The route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36181216. We'll have brief stops in Clayton, Morgan Territory summit, and Blackhawk. We plan a longer final "regroup" on the return at Canyon Club Brewery in Moraga, after which there is only one more ridge to climb ☺ .
M-pace. Email leader with any questions. This should not be your first self-supported century.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 847-7651 text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
GPC Route: Old La Honda Tunitas Creek Loop
Start Location: Woodside Town Hall
The ride leader had knee replacement surgery last July This will be a benchmark on the road to recovery.
Enjoy great scenery, the Old La Honda and Tunitas Creek climbs and those pesky smaller ones (Pescadero and Stage roads). Lunch in a Pescadero garden setting where you may feast on memorable artichoke bread and award-winning goat cheese.
The ride is listed as a T paced ride, but faster riders are welcome.
Leader: Lawrence Pon (510) 821-2389
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
A shortened version of the Grizzly Peak Century north loop with lunch in Martinez. Ride is a no drop ride at Touring Pace. Covid 19 standards apply.
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
GPC Route: Marshall Wall & Point Reyes Station via RSR Bridge
Start Location: Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
If you want to shorten the route by 10 miles on each end, please be ready to roll at 9:15am from Starbucks at 647 Irwin Street in San Rafael.
End your long weekend with a long ride! Food and restrooms at Marin French Cheese (Mile 32), Point Reyes Station (Mile 56.3), Good Earth Natural Foods (Mile 75.5). Quick/rolling regroups just to keep us together at the tops of climbs and major turns and intersections.
At Marin French Cheese, the restrooms are behind a keypad lock, but the code is printed on a purchase receipt from the store. :) Water is available for purchase at the store or from the restroom faucets.
This pace will be solidly TM. Stronger riders: Please be patient and mindful of the advertised pace. Slower riders: Note this is not a no-drop ride. Estimated ride elapsed time is 8-8.5 hours.
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Leader: Thomas Dunscombe
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Two rides with 5 Epic Climbs; Complete 3 of the 5 climbs to qualify for the monthly raffle (see details).
South Bay - Bohlman, Montebello and Big Basin
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35786900
This South Bay challenge packs a lot of climbing in a relatively short distance with three out and backs to/from Saratoga Village. Parking is near the elementary school. Many places for a coffee and a pit stop in the Village before starting your first climb of Bohlman Road, the steepest climb of the day. You’ll be working hard on this climb so be sure to enjoy the views on the descent back to Saratoga. The next two climbs are less steep but both with spectacular views of the South Bay.
North Bay - Pine Flat and Ida Clayton
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35786444
These two climbs are fairly remote but both have beautiful views of the Alexander Valley and the North Bay. Unfortunately there are no convenience stores between them so plan on making your morning pit stop before getting to the parking lot at a Alexander Valley Elementary School. In fact bring plenty of food and water, keep some in a cooler in your car to stop and refresh and refuel between these two spectacular climbs. Pine Flat has nearly 3000 feet of climbing in 11 miles with beautiful views of Sonoma. After the first 2000 feet there’s a bit of a flat section before the final climb to the top.
Again, plan on stopping at the elementary school for a break and refueling before heading to Ida Clayton. It’s a scenic and low traffic 8 mile ride southbound on Hwy 128 before reaching Ida Clayton for a challenging 1800 foot, 4 mile climb. Like many roads in the North Bay, Ida Clayton is in poor condition so please be careful on the descent. The 8 mile ride back to your car is a nice way to end the ride.
For details on the monthly Challenge Ride Series please navigate to the New Rides Page - Challenge Tab. There you'll find details on the monthly raffle, the 30 - 40 or 50 climb patches and Epic Climb Jersey you can earn based on your accomplishments.
Keep Climbing!
Start Location:
Walnut Creek BART
Diablo dirt circumnavigation; a mixed terrain loop around Mt Diablo.
This route is inspired by the Mount Diablo Regional Trail but modified for bike and land access issues. The Trail is not fully completed but can be viewed on the following link.
https://www.savemountdiablo.org/activities/diablo-trail-map/
The planned route is challenging due to the remote nature (for the Bay Area) and the amount of climbing.
64 miles, 8300 ft elevation, ~42 miles are off-pavement and they contain the majority of the climbing
Approx mile markers of dirt sections are (2-32; 43.5-53.5; 57.5-59.5) see RWGPS link
Most of the dirt is 'typical' east bay fire road / double track (generally hard-packed surfaces but there are some rocky sections and a lot of cow-pocked trails). One tricky single track section (mile 13.5-16.5).
I will ride a rigid dropbar bike with 48mm knobby tires. A mountain bike would also be an appropriate tool. Low gears highly encouraged.
Water will be limited. Bring plenty of carrying capacity; watch forecast (hope for cool conditions). A water filter is advised. Mt Diablo SP has water issues - don't expect water passing the Rock City area (mile 10.5). The creek at mile 16.8 could be filtered, if flowing? Otherwise first water at mile 23 (@ backpack camp - should be filtered). Water at Round Valley trailhead mile 32.4. Water options likely around miles 42 and 47.5. Full supplies in Clayton (mile 54). No food options til mile 54 and 8000 ft of climbing. Bring plenty of calories for a long day.
Route highlights:
* Wall Point Rd
* Oyster Point trail
* Empire Mine Rd
* Views of Diablo from all angles
I have limited group size (5). In my opinion, this is a fairly challenging ride and I expect all riders to be self-sufficient and have means to navigate themselves. There are many bailout points via paved roads. Pace is hard to dictate. I did a similar version of this route in 2019 and it was a 12 hour day (I had some tire issues but it was a long day). I've listed this as TM but clearly the average pace will be slow but steady. Bring lights, just in case?...
Places that we'll visit:
Shell Ridge (WC)
Diablo Foothills (EBRPD)
Mt. Diablo (SP)
Morgan Territory (EBRPD)
Los Vaqueros (CCWD)
Round Valley (EBRPD)
Black Diamond Mines (EBRPD)
Lime Ridge (WC)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35781089
Start / end at Walnut Creek Bart Station. Start time based on first train going east (arrives 8:26).
* I have ridden 95% of this route. I have checked all trails via respective land owners. If you see anything questionable or routing issues, please contact me directly.
** The trail closure (Miwok trail) in Los Vaqueros for Golden Eagles was lifted April 16.
*** I have tried to provide enough route details but please contact me if you have questions/concerns.
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GPC Route:
Pinole to Carquinez and Martinez
Start Location:
Pinole Valley Park
Lollipop 35 mile route from Pinole Valley Park over Pig Farm Hill to Martinez via up Franklin Canyon, DOWN McEwen and through Carquinez Scenic Drive. Food & drink in Martinez at mile 22, where we will congregate in the open air in the courtyard outside the Starbucks. Other food options are nearby, or bring your lunch/snacks with you. COVID protocols will be followed. Return via Alhambra Valley. Please print your own cue sheet if needed. TM pace.
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Leader: Michael Koved
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GPC Speaker Series - Nutrition for Cyclists: Fuel Your Body for Optimal Performance!
Need help navigating all the different nutrition info out there? Want to learn how to fuel your body before, during, and after rides? Join the GPC Speaker Series on Monday May 3rd at 7pm.
Our featured speaker is Breanne Nalder Harward who is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (MS, RDN). She raced professionally for 6 years and now works full time as a nutrition coach and races gravel bikes (at least whenever she can), as a new mom of little Beatrice Rose.
Breanne will present on the proper fueling on and off the bike and will leave time to answer all your nutrition questions, so come ready to learn!
Join the GPC Peloton:
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/315nv0r
Meeting ID: 881 4923 5239
Passcode: 552533
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,88149235239#,,,,*552533# US (San Jose)
Do you have specific questions you would like Breanne to address during his talk? You can send them to SpeakerSeries@Grizz.Org or simply ask during the talk. Either way, Breanne will share her perspective.
The event is free and open to the public. Further questions? Contact SpeakerSeries@Grizz.Org.
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The start is at Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, off Foothill in Pleasanton, your phone navigation app should get you there. The start has pit toilets, and the water was off recently. There is a short section of busy road, but for the most part this is a remote quiet road with little traffic and great pavement. Let’s catch a little last bit of spring while we can. We ride up Calaveras and roll back down, simple and nice. No maps provided, check Ride With GPS for a ride map. If you are late, be prepared to catch up. On the day of ride, text me if necessary. Bring water and food, which is not available, except near the start at Sunol. Oak trees, flowers and fading green grass, come on out
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Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith
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Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. This is gravel bike-friendly, with mostly beginner-level trails.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35657536 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]
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Leader: Nick Umemoto
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
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. Please also be aware of the club Covid Rules & Regulations, here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/covid.php. Bring your best bike handling skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is required (not my doing -- it's club policy) and closes at 4:30pm. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.
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GPC Route:
Nicasio to Marshall
Start Location:
Nicasio
We'll ride past the Cheese Factory and over the Marshall Wall to lunch in Marshall. The Marshall store is not open so bring lunch. Tables are available to enjoy the view along Tomales Bay. We will then ride south on Highway One to Pt Reyes Stations for snacks before returning to Nicasio.
Contact Debbie for questions or if you have trouble registering for the ride.
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Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Duros West returns after a yearlong absence! Please read the GPC Covid policy regarding vaccinated-only rides. Bring your vaccine card or a facsimile (paper or electronic). Restricting the ride to vaccinated-only members allows us the freedom to ride closely together, talk while we ride, and form pacelines. Almost like pre-covid days, except we will be masked and distant when around the general public.
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. We will revise our usual regroup locations to avoid mixing with the public where possible.
Shorten the ride to about 42 miles by starting in Nicasio. We should pass through there about 10:20 or so.
Pre-registration is optional, but recommended so we don't all have to handle the pen and clipboard. Stronger riders are welcome if they are willing to wait at regroups.
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: Rick Patterson
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Leader: David Brown
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Starting on Thursday May 6 and for the rest of the summer, we'll meet at N. Berkeley BART at 5:50 pm for 6 pm start. Please don't show up at 5:20!
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. GPC Covid protocols apply - don't forget your face covering.
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
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, cyclocross or mountain bike. 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 20% 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 by Noon of the same day to ride or registration will automatically close without notice. GPC Covid protocols apply - don't forget your face covering.
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Start Location:
Alexander Valley Elementary School
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35934634
These two climbs are fairly remote but both have beautiful views of the Alexander Valley and the North Bay. Unfortunately there are no convenience stores between them so plan on making your morning pit stop before getting to the parking lot at Alexander Valley Elementary School. Bring plenty of food and water, keep some in a cooler in your car to stop and refresh and refuel between these two climbs. After the first 2000 feet Pine Flat has a bit of a flat section before the final climb to the top. Ida Clayton is in poor condition so please be careful on the descent.
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Start Location:
Livermore - Ernie Rodrigues Softball fields
Epic ride through Del Puerto Canyon and San Antonio Valley to observe rebirth after fire.
COVID-19 rules apply.
Food at store mile 23, Patterson mile 55 San Antonio Junction Mile 80.
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Start Location:
Healdsburg - W. Matheson St and Vine St
Grasshopper Adventure Series is putting on another climbing challenge. This route includes Pine Flat, which is one of the GPC challenges this month, as well as Geyers North. I could easily be talked into riding Ida Clayton as well.
If you would like to see your name on the Grasshopper event leaderboard, RSVP here:
https://ridewithgps.com/events/149221-geysers-pine-flat-challenge-2021
The route can be found here:
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GPC Route:
China Camp from Point Richmond
Start Location:
Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
Let's make use of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge's bike access and check out China Camp. This is actually more like 1500 feet, as RWGPS does not have elevation data for the RSR bridge. Restrooms at Mile 15.7, lunch (Arizmendi's, Mr. Pickle's, etc.) at Mile 23. Pace of this ride is T, which is based on The Bears Loop; the actual average speed for this ride will not necessarily be 10-12 mph. This is not a no-drop ride. Stronger riders are welcome, but please note the advertised pace.
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Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Del Norte BART
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]
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Leader: Nick Umemoto
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
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. Please also be aware of the club Covid Rules & Regulations, here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/covid.php. Bring your best bike handling skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is required (not my doing -- it's club policy) and closes at 4:30pm. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.
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Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
On Wednesday, May 12th, I will lead a ride from the Marinwood Community Center on Miller Creek Rd, which is just north of Lucas Valley Rd. We ride west on Lucas Valley Road to the intersection of Nicasio Valley Rd, where we turn left. Turn right on Sir Francis Drake Road to Samual P. Taylor park, where we ride the bike path through the park. Back on Sir Francis Drake Road, we climb the hill to Olema and on to Pt Reyes Station for lunch at the Bovine Bakery. Return via Pt Reyes-Petaluma Rd to Nicasio and back up Lucas Valley Rd.
We will meet at 10am at the Miller Creek Community Center and begin the ride at 10:15.
Please note that this ride is 47 miles, which is an additional seven miles from the route that several of us took in the recent past.
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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Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
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 optional, but saves us some time.
See the Route on RideWithGPS.
Please read the GPC Covid policy regarding vaccinated-only rides. Bring your vaccine card or a facsimile (paper or electronic). Restricting the ride to vaccinated-only members allows us the freedom to ride closely together, talk while we ride, and form pacelines. You'll still need a mask for the times when we are around the general public.
We'll start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready. If you arrive after the meeting time, you can probably catch us at the Woodacre Market (mile 14.5), where we will take a break.
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
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, cyclocross or mountain bike. 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 20% 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 by Noon of the same day to ride or registration will automatically close without notice. GPC Covid protocols apply - don't forget your face covering.
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: Rick Patterson
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Leader: David Brown
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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.
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Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
A Trip to the Bear Claw Bakery for a Delicious Bear Claw before climbing the three bears. Optional Flat route back to the start by reversing course. Covid 19 rules apply.
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Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
This month we'll revisit a few places from the past two months: Tice, Roundhill loop (but clockwise this time), and El Nido. Also: We will take Glorietta instead of St. Stephens Trail, etc. to get to Mt. Diablo Blvd. Rest stop at Oak Hill Park (mile 16.4). Optional lunch at the end. Meet at 9:45 to do introductions, so we can roll at 10.
RideWithGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35811185
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Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Del Norte BART
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]
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Leader: Nick Umemoto
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
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. Please also be aware of the club Covid Rules & Regulations, here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/covid.php. Bring your best bike handling skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is required (not my doing -- it's club policy) and closes at 4:30pm. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.
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GPC Route:
Pinole to Carquinez and Martinez
Start Location:
Pinole Valley Park
Lollipop 35 mile route from Pinole Valley Park over Pig Farm Hill, up Franklin Canyon, Up & DOWN McEwen (the easier direction), and continuing on Carquinez Scenic Drive and the George Miller Regional Trail to Martinez. Lunch at the Plaza next to Starbucks on Main Street at mile 22 in Martinez. Return via Alhambra Valley and Pig Farm Hill.
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GPC Route:
Rockville Winters loop
Start Location:
Rockville Bike shop
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.
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.
Please read the GPC Covid policy regarding vaccinated-only rides. Bring your vaccine card or a facsimile (paper or electronic). Restricting the ride to vaccinated-only members allows us the freedom to ride closely together, talk while we ride, and form pacelines. You'll still need a mask for the times when we are around the general public.
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.
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
For this week we're going up Mezue then down Havey Canyon.
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, cyclocross or mountain bike. 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 20% 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 by Noon of the same day to ride or registration will automatically close without notice. GPC Covid protocols apply - don't forget your face covering.
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: Rick Patterson
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Leader: David Brown
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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.
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Zoom link: https://bit.ly/315nv0r Meeting ID: 881 4923 5239 Passcode: 552533
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The event is free. Bring a friend or two. Questions? SpeakerSeries@Grizz.org
Leader: Dara Richman
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Join Dara and Nick for a ride to the summit of Mount Diablo. With high temperatures forecasted for the low to mid 70s, it should be a great day for a road bike ride to the summit. Be prepared for wind gusts in excess of 20mph on Mount Diablo. There will be two starting points. We'll be heading out on Grizzly Peak Blvd to Skyline. A quick regroup at Sibley for water / restroom if necessary. From there we'll navigate our way through Moraga, Walnut Creek and Alamo before a regroup / water / bathroom stop at Oak Hill Park. Then we'll be tackling the climb up South Gate Road to the summit of Diablo. There should be water and rest rooms at the summit of Diablo. We'll return down North Gate road and may stop in Walnut Creek for food if time allows (face covering may be mandatory to enter food establishments). Then, we'll ride back to the start. Please be prepared to bring food for the entire trip. This is NOT a no drop ride. When the pace picks up, the ride leaders may get dropped.
Meet: 8:30 AM for 8:35AM departure at Spruce and Grizzly Peak Blvd for Nick's start
Or, Meet: 8:50AM for 9AM departure at the bottom of Tunnel Road at Oakland Hills Fire Memorial for Dara's start:
https://goo.gl/maps/TcYthH7vjSaW4QLr7
Water Stops: Spruce & Grizzly, Sibley regional park parking lot (mile 8), Oak Hill Park (mile 28), Summit of Diablo (mile 42), tentative Walnut Creek (mile 57).
Pace: M- pace, sub-23 minute Tunnel Climb time, approximately 2.3-3 watts/kg (body weight FTP). You should be able to climb South Gate (gate) to the summit in 75-90 minutes.
https://www.strava.com/segments/609257
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36105615
If you have any questions please contact Nick or Dara via Email. Mandatory pre-registration is required. Please sign up online and registration may close without notice. GPC Covid protocols apply - don't forget your face covering. Thank you!
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Start Location:
Stoneridge Mall parking lot
Come ride a beautiful road that climbs to a plateau overlooking the Southern Alameda hills. In the spring, the green hills will remind you of Ireland. Now, with so little rain over the winter, they may or may not look so lush, but our legs will still appreciate the long climb and great roll among the dips and curves. Optional drop down and immediate back up the Calaveras Wall for anyone that wants more than the basic 2,600' of climbing -- for the rest of us we'll stop at the top of the Wall, do a U-turn and come back. Snack stop at Sunol corners on our return. Ride is timed to coincide with the arrival of the inbound BART train at 9:35 -- exit at West Dublin/Pleasanton Station, the 2nd to the last station on the Dublin-Pleasanton line. From the station it's a quick roll across the street to the mall parking lot where the group will be waiting. Solid TM pace. Faster and slower paces welcome -- for those out in front or off the back, be sure to have and follow a cue sheet or gps route. Note this is Not a no-drop ride, but it's also hard to get lost on this route. Bring water, snacks and money to buy what you need in Sunol. No bathroom at the start, so come early if hoping to use the restroom in the Mall. Ridewithgps route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36075993
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Leader: Pat Greene
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GPC Route:
Mt. Tam birthday ride
Start Location:
Mill Valley Safeway
Twenty years ago, GPC had a group of riders who were not fast, but we loved a challenge. The current ride schedule is dominated by TM and M rides. Here’s a ride for Turtles like us who like a challenge, but don’t ride very fast. (Faster riders are also welcome)
Start in Mill Valley, and ride to Fairfax first. The Scoop isn’t open yet, but the suburbs with their frequent stop signs and signals are dispensed with in the first 9 miles. Then it’s 14 mi to Rock Springs, or 17 miles to the summit, and part of the way back down before 'services’ and traffic. Make sure you have enough food and especially water for those uphill back roads. Let's ride together to Fairfax, a section with multiple cues. Then we’ll have strategic regroups during the rest of the ride.
Please print your own cue sheets. There are printable cue sheets and a ridewithgps link at https://www.grizz.org/routes/detail.php?id=143
If you can’t print a cue sheet or master the mandatory registration, contact Pat by Fri afternoon.
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Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Del Norte BART
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]
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Leader: Nick Umemoto
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
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. Please also be aware of the club Covid Rules & Regulations, here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/covid.php. Bring your best bike handling skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is required (not my doing -- it's club policy) and closes at 4:30pm. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.
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GPC Route:
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Start Location:
San Rafael - Miller Creek Community Center
Let's try something familiar-but-different and ride from Miller Creek to Cheese Factory (lunch) clockwise and return via Stafford Lake. Meet at 10:00 to clip-in at 10:15. Park on the street, not in the lot. There is a bathroom at the ride start. We will have a semi re-group at Nicasio for the porta potties. See the GPC Route (above) for the cue sheet and RWGS link.
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GPC Route:
Miller Creek to Tomales (long version)
Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
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.
Faster riders are welcome if they don't mind waiting for regroups.
Please read the GPC Covid policy regarding vaccinated-only rides. Bring your vaccine card or a facsimile (paper or electronic). Restricting the ride to vaccinated-only members allows us the freedom to ride closely together, talk while we ride, and form pacelines. You'll still need a mask for the lunch stop and other times when we are around the general public.
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.
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
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, cyclocross or mountain bike. 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 20% 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 by Noon of the same day to ride or registration will automatically close without notice. GPC Covid protocols apply - don't forget your face covering.
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Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery
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!
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: Rick Patterson
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Leader: David Brown
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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.
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Weather forecast is mild: highs in the mid/upper 70's in Morgan Territory and in Diablo Valley.
Two more alternate pickup points:
-- Wildcat Canyon Rd @ South Park Drive. Be there, ready to ride, 9:10am.
-- Wildcat Canyon Rd @ SPDR. Be there, ready to ride, 9:20am.
We'll probably arrive at those points shortly after those times.
Morgan Territory Loop. Roll promptly at 8:35am sharp. First we climb Grizzly Peak Blvd to the summit: Alternate pickup point, 9:00, at intersection of Grizzly / Lomas Cantadas (the "Steam Trains" sign). Then: Outbound via Wildcat, Bears, and Pig Farm; return via Blackhawk, Lafayette, Moraga, and Pinehurst. The route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36181216. We'll have brief stops in Clayton, Morgan Territory summit, and Blackhawk. We plan a longer final "regroup" on the return at Canyon Club Brewery in Moraga, after which there is only one more ridge to climb ☺ .
M-pace. Email leader with any questions. This should not be your first self-supported century.
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GPC Route:
Old La Honda Tunitas Creek Loop
Start Location:
Woodside Town Hall
The ride leader had knee replacement surgery last July This will be a benchmark on the road to recovery.
Enjoy great scenery, the Old La Honda and Tunitas Creek climbs and those pesky smaller ones (Pescadero and Stage roads). Lunch in a Pescadero garden setting where you may feast on memorable artichoke bread and award-winning goat cheese.
The ride is listed as a T paced ride, but faster riders are welcome.
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Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
A shortened version of the Grizzly Peak Century north loop with lunch in Martinez. Ride is a no drop ride at Touring Pace. Covid 19 standards apply.
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GPC Route:
Marshall Wall & Point Reyes Station via RSR Bridge
Start Location:
Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
If you want to shorten the route by 10 miles on each end, please be ready to roll at 9:15am from Starbucks at 647 Irwin Street in San Rafael.
End your long weekend with a long ride! Food and restrooms at Marin French Cheese (Mile 32), Point Reyes Station (Mile 56.3), Good Earth Natural Foods (Mile 75.5). Quick/rolling regroups just to keep us together at the tops of climbs and major turns and intersections.
At Marin French Cheese, the restrooms are behind a keypad lock, but the code is printed on a purchase receipt from the store. :) Water is available for purchase at the store or from the restroom faucets.
This pace will be solidly TM. Stronger riders: Please be patient and mindful of the advertised pace. Slower riders: Note this is not a no-drop ride. Estimated ride elapsed time is 8-8.5 hours.
| May 2021 Ride Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Weekend | Total |
| 30 | 14 | 44 |