Ride Schedule for December 2019
Leader: John Buenfil (925) 408-2360 text
Leader: Karen Street (510) 356-7081
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
See the listing for Fri Nov 29. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Looks like the weather still has chance of rain. Ride leader plans on riding. If it rains, then ride leader may cancel ride.
You can think of this short (distance) ride like an evening spin class with good intervals. We'll head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we'll climb to the top of South Park one - three times (round trip). Cyclists of different paces are welcomed on this ride such as MB, M, TM. Slower paces may climb less vertical feet and ride fewer miles than faster riders. At this time of the year South Park should be closed to motor vehicle traffic. If you complete 3 round trip ascents up South Park, expect 13 miles and about 2,500 feet of elevation gain. If you can't meet us at the start, feel free to join us along South Park Dr.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2742955390
Please bring front and rear lights and set your lights to steady and not blinking. Ride route subject to change without notice. 20% chance or greater of rain cancels ride. Please check the website for ride updates if there's unfavorable weather.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Meet at 10:00 am
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:00 am
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Note earlier start time!
Check back for possible cancellation if weather forecast changes. Currently it looks like we can get this ride in but I've been rained on twice in the last week despite good forecasts and I'm tired of it.
Meet at Spruce and Grizzly at 9:00 or meet the group at the foot of Wildcat at approximately 9:30. We'll ride out to Martinez for lunch via SPDR, Alhambra, and pig farm and Franklin Canyon to McEwan. Map and cue at RideWithGPS.
Leader: Arleen Sakamoto
Leader: Kenneth Karda (510) 530-8389
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Berkeley - Aquatic Park Playground
NWS forecast for Berkeley predicts rain which cancels the ride. Look for a new date in January.
We will ride North on the Bay Trail for a clockwise loop to Miller-Knox Park, Ferry Point Tunnel then take the new bike trail toward the Richmond Bridge, but explore Pt. Molate and lunch @ Little Louie's. There will be an option to bypass the tunnel. This is a no drop ride.
Leader: Jeffrey D. Black (510) 526-7068
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: Corte Madera - Pixley Park
We'll cycle mostly off city streets on paved multiuser trails in Corte Madera and nearby towns stopping at marshes, creeks and ponds to view ducks, shorebirds, and passerines. This ride is mostly flat, but there are a few small hills including a surprisingly steep one. Bring binoculars, field guides, snacks, and wear layered clothing. This birding ride is co-listed with Golden Gate Audubon. Helmets required. Any threat of rain cancels.
Directions: from Berkeley or San Francisco: get onto Hwy 101 (south from the Richmond Bridge, north from SF) and exit Paradise/Tamalpais Drive; go west approximately 1/2 mile and turn right on Pixley Ave and almost immediately right into the parking lot. Let's reduce our carbon footprint - if you need or can OFFER a ride, call Jeffrey.
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Ride leader can't make it to the ride. If there's no further update by noon on ride date, 12/10, ride is cancelled.
You can think of this short (distance) ride like an evening spin class with good intervals. We'll head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we'll climb to the top of South Park one - three times (round trip). Cyclists of different paces are welcomed on this ride such as MB, M, TM. Slower paces may climb less vertical feet and ride fewer miles than faster riders. At this time of the year South Park should be closed to motor vehicle traffic. If you complete 3 round trip ascents up South Park, expect 13 miles and about 2,500 feet of elevation gain. If you can't meet us at the start, feel free to join us along South Park Dr.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2742955390
Please bring front and rear lights and set your lights to steady and not blinking. Ride route subject to change without notice. 20% chance or greater of rain cancels ride. Please check the website for ride updates if there's unfavorable weather.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Meet at 10:00 am
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
Leader: Daniel Fritz (510) 735-7123 text
Meet at 6:30 pm
Start Location: Z Cafe and Bar
Z Café is about half a mile from the 19th Street BART Station, and not far from the MacArthur BART Station. Secure bike parking will be available. Street parking is also plentiful.
The cost is $20 for GPC members and $30 for non-members. You can sign up and pay here: https://www.grizz.org/home/holiday.php.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Scattered showers still predicted for Thursday. The ride is canceled.
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
Leader: John Buenfil (925) 408-2360 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Meet and sign-in at 9:00, introductions at 9:15, then roll. 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. The pace groups are named after musical tempi: Largo, Adagio, Andante, Allegretto, and Presto. Click on the tempo for the exact route. More information about this ride, excluding route details, is posted on-line at http://www.grizz.org/rides/assr.php. Rain cancels. If weather is questionable, or for other questions, contact ASSR Coordinator John Buenfil. Leaders TBA.
Leader: David Madson (415) 722-5885 text
Meet at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start
Ride the Richmond bridge! If air temperature is below 45 degrees, ride will be canceled. It will be colder on the bridge.
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
You can think of this short (distance) ride like an evening spin class with good intervals. We'll head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we'll climb to the top of South Park one - three times (round trip). Cyclists of different paces are welcomed on this ride such as MB, M, TM. Slower paces may climb less vertical feet and ride fewer miles than faster riders. At this time of the year South Park should be closed to motor vehicle traffic. If you complete 3 round trip ascents up South Park, expect 13 miles and about 2,500 feet of elevation gain. If you can't meet us at the start, feel free to join us along South Park Dr.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2742955390
Please bring front and rear lights and set your lights to steady and not blinking. Ride route subject to change without notice. 20% chance or greater of rain cancels ride. Please check the website for ride updates if there's unfavorable weather.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Meet at 10:00 am
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
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.
Leader: Susan Jacobson (510) 693-5254 text
Leader: Michael Tigges (510) 220-0593 text
Meet at 6:51 am for a 7:00 am start
Start Location: Embarcadero BART Station
Pre-registration
Due to iffy weather, the ride will be shortened to two bridges, approximately 35 miles. Note later start time!
Meet 7:51 am for a 8:00 am start
Enjoy SF Bayfront to Golden Gate Bridge, on through Sausalito to Richmond - San Rafael Bridge, regroup for lunch at Little Louies in PT Richmond. Return to North Berkeley BART via Richmond Marina / waterfront. Home BEFORE dark!
Distance: ~60 miles. Adventure over 4 bridges on the Solstice: from San Francisco to Marin via Golden Gate bridge, then Richmond - San Rafael bridge, regroup at Little Louie's cafe in Point Richmond. Continue Richmond Parkway to I80 Zampa and return across Benecia to Martinez, Take Amtrak from Martinez back to Richmond BART, or continue on to Berkeley, or other connections. Optional dinner in Martinez!
Meet near the cable car turnaround at Market and California Streets.
Sunrise: 6:58 Sunset: 16:52. Martinez trains: 4:45, 5:55, 6:39. Bring lights!
POP of rain 20% cancels ride, if in doubt contact a ride leader night before. NO rain date
Leader: Dean Lobovits (510) 701-6784 text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Gary Hsueh (<ghsueh@me.com> 510-334-1976) will be graciously stepping in to lead the ride this month.
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). https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14580950. Check out Social Biker Group on Facebook. Join free.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Meet at 10:00 am
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
Leader: Micky Bloom (510) 206-4083 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
We'll ride through San Geronimo and Olema to Bear Valley Road and Limantour Beach. The store in Olema has re-opened so you might be able to get a snack there to eat at Limantour. On the return, we can stop in Pt Reyes Station for a proper lunch, but that is after about 42 miles. There is quite a steep climb on the return from Limantour, hence the ! in the rating.
Leader: John Buenfil (925) 408-2360 text
Leader: Karen Street (510) 356-7081
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Start Location: Berkeley - Aquatic Park Playground
High probability of rain, so ride is canceled.
Start on east side of Berkeley's Aquatic Park (come down Bancroft, take a left at Aquatic Park and go 'til you run out of road). This is a mostly flat ride on the Bay Trail with a few ugly hills in Pt. Richmond. After lunch at Little Louie’s, there is an optional tunnel that will cut out a few hills. John leads over those hills, Karen through the tunnel.
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Leader: Karen Street
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See the listing for Fri Nov 29. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Looks like the weather still has chance of rain. Ride leader plans on riding. If it rains, then ride leader may cancel ride.
You can think of this short (distance) ride like an evening spin class with good intervals. We'll head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we'll climb to the top of South Park one - three times (round trip). Cyclists of different paces are welcomed on this ride such as MB, M, TM. Slower paces may climb less vertical feet and ride fewer miles than faster riders. At this time of the year South Park should be closed to motor vehicle traffic. If you complete 3 round trip ascents up South Park, expect 13 miles and about 2,500 feet of elevation gain. If you can't meet us at the start, feel free to join us along South Park Dr.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2742955390
Please bring front and rear lights and set your lights to steady and not blinking. Ride route subject to change without notice. 20% chance or greater of rain cancels ride. Please check the website for ride updates if there's unfavorable weather.
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Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Note earlier start time!
Check back for possible cancellation if weather forecast changes. Currently it looks like we can get this ride in but I've been rained on twice in the last week despite good forecasts and I'm tired of it.
Meet at Spruce and Grizzly at 9:00 or meet the group at the foot of Wildcat at approximately 9:30. We'll ride out to Martinez for lunch via SPDR, Alhambra, and pig farm and Franklin Canyon to McEwan. Map and cue at RideWithGPS.
Leader: Kenneth Karda
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Aquatic Park Playground
NWS forecast for Berkeley predicts rain which cancels the ride. Look for a new date in January.
We will ride North on the Bay Trail for a clockwise loop to Miller-Knox Park, Ferry Point Tunnel then take the new bike trail toward the Richmond Bridge, but explore Pt. Molate and lunch @ Little Louie's. There will be an option to bypass the tunnel. This is a no drop ride.
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Start Location:
Corte Madera - Pixley Park
We'll cycle mostly off city streets on paved multiuser trails in Corte Madera and nearby towns stopping at marshes, creeks and ponds to view ducks, shorebirds, and passerines. This ride is mostly flat, but there are a few small hills including a surprisingly steep one. Bring binoculars, field guides, snacks, and wear layered clothing. This birding ride is co-listed with Golden Gate Audubon. Helmets required. Any threat of rain cancels.
Directions: from Berkeley or San Francisco: get onto Hwy 101 (south from the Richmond Bridge, north from SF) and exit Paradise/Tamalpais Drive; go west approximately 1/2 mile and turn right on Pixley Ave and almost immediately right into the parking lot. Let's reduce our carbon footprint - if you need or can OFFER a ride, call Jeffrey.
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Ride leader can't make it to the ride. If there's no further update by noon on ride date, 12/10, ride is cancelled.
You can think of this short (distance) ride like an evening spin class with good intervals. We'll head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we'll climb to the top of South Park one - three times (round trip). Cyclists of different paces are welcomed on this ride such as MB, M, TM. Slower paces may climb less vertical feet and ride fewer miles than faster riders. At this time of the year South Park should be closed to motor vehicle traffic. If you complete 3 round trip ascents up South Park, expect 13 miles and about 2,500 feet of elevation gain. If you can't meet us at the start, feel free to join us along South Park Dr.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2742955390
Please bring front and rear lights and set your lights to steady and not blinking. Ride route subject to change without notice. 20% chance or greater of rain cancels ride. Please check the website for ride updates if there's unfavorable weather.
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Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
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Start Location:
Z Cafe and Bar
Z Café is about half a mile from the 19th Street BART Station, and not far from the MacArthur BART Station. Secure bike parking will be available. Street parking is also plentiful.
The cost is $20 for GPC members and $30 for non-members. You can sign up and pay here: https://www.grizz.org/home/holiday.php.
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Scattered showers still predicted for Thursday. The ride is canceled.
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
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Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Meet and sign-in at 9:00, introductions at 9:15, then roll. 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. The pace groups are named after musical tempi: Largo, Adagio, Andante, Allegretto, and Presto. Click on the tempo for the exact route. More information about this ride, excluding route details, is posted on-line at http://www.grizz.org/rides/assr.php. Rain cancels. If weather is questionable, or for other questions, contact ASSR Coordinator John Buenfil. Leaders TBA.
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
You can think of this short (distance) ride like an evening spin class with good intervals. We'll head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we'll climb to the top of South Park one - three times (round trip). Cyclists of different paces are welcomed on this ride such as MB, M, TM. Slower paces may climb less vertical feet and ride fewer miles than faster riders. At this time of the year South Park should be closed to motor vehicle traffic. If you complete 3 round trip ascents up South Park, expect 13 miles and about 2,500 feet of elevation gain. If you can't meet us at the start, feel free to join us along South Park Dr.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2742955390
Please bring front and rear lights and set your lights to steady and not blinking. Ride route subject to change without notice. 20% chance or greater of rain cancels ride. Please check the website for ride updates if there's unfavorable weather.
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Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
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Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
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.
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Leader: Michael Tigges
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Start Location:
Embarcadero BART Station
Pre-registration
Due to iffy weather, the ride will be shortened to two bridges, approximately 35 miles. Note later start time!
Meet 7:51 am for a 8:00 am start
Enjoy SF Bayfront to Golden Gate Bridge, on through Sausalito to Richmond - San Rafael Bridge, regroup for lunch at Little Louies in PT Richmond. Return to North Berkeley BART via Richmond Marina / waterfront. Home BEFORE dark!
Distance: ~60 miles. Adventure over 4 bridges on the Solstice: from San Francisco to Marin via Golden Gate bridge, then Richmond - San Rafael bridge, regroup at Little Louie's cafe in Point Richmond. Continue Richmond Parkway to I80 Zampa and return across Benecia to Martinez, Take Amtrak from Martinez back to Richmond BART, or continue on to Berkeley, or other connections. Optional dinner in Martinez!
Meet near the cable car turnaround at Market and California Streets.
Sunrise: 6:58 Sunset: 16:52. Martinez trains: 4:45, 5:55, 6:39. Bring lights!
POP of rain 20% cancels ride, if in doubt contact a ride leader night before. NO rain date
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Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Gary Hsueh (<ghsueh@me.com> 510-334-1976) will be graciously stepping in to lead the ride this month.
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). https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14580950. Check out Social Biker Group on Facebook. Join free.
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Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. For details join our email list and check the list archives if you missed the current information. You can also contact Mark Sapiro, (415) 388-8910, if you can't get the information from the list.
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Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
We'll ride through San Geronimo and Olema to Bear Valley Road and Limantour Beach. The store in Olema has re-opened so you might be able to get a snack there to eat at Limantour. On the return, we can stop in Pt Reyes Station for a proper lunch, but that is after about 42 miles. There is quite a steep climb on the return from Limantour, hence the ! in the rating.
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Leader: Karen Street
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Aquatic Park Playground
High probability of rain, so ride is canceled.
Start on east side of Berkeley's Aquatic Park (come down Bancroft, take a left at Aquatic Park and go 'til you run out of road). This is a mostly flat ride on the Bay Trail with a few ugly hills in Pt. Richmond. After lunch at Little Louie’s, there is an optional tunnel that will cut out a few hills. John leads over those hills, Karen through the tunnel.
| December 2019 Ride Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Weekend | Total |
| 13 | 6 | 19 |