Ride Schedule for October 2019
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
New for October, this ride has two alternating routes. Both are approximately 17 miles total. Please bring lights and please set your rear light to steady and not flashing. The group will meet at 5:30PM at Spruce and Grizzly by the water fountain and depart at 5:35PM.
1. Spruce and Grizzly to Sibley round trip. Head out Wildcat, to climb Golf Course to Grizzly Peak Blvd. Turn around at Sibley Regional Park off of Skyline Blvd. Return riding on Grizzly Peak Blvd all the way back.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2696754631
2. Spruce and Grizzly to the top of Papa Bear. Head out Wildcat and pass Inspiration Point and San Pablo Dam Rd. Turn around at the top of Papa Bear.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2651844691
The ride schedule is as follows: October 1, 15, 29 = to Sibley , October 8, 22 = to Papa Bear. Ride route subject to change without notice. 20% chance or greater of rain cancels. 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 Miller Creek we'll ride through Nicasio, the Cheese Factory, Hicks Valley, and Wilson Hill to Petaluma for lunch at Hallie's diner. Return via Western, Bodega Ave, Middle Two Rock, and Chileno Valley.
Here is the route on RideWithGPS.
Shorten the ride to 48 miles by meeting us in Nicasio, probably about 10:15 to 10:30.
We'll start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready to go. If you arrive after the meeting time, you can probably chase us down 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
This is the final October Thursday evening Papa bear ride I'm leading. I'll be leading Tuesday evening rides.
Out and back to the top of Papa Bear. We’ll head out on Wildcat Canyon Road passing Inspiration Point, cross San Pablo Dam and climb Bear Creek Road to the top of Papa Bear. Then, we'll turn around and retrace our route. If you bring lights on this ride please set your rear tail light to steady and not blinking as night falls. Regroups are at Inspiration Point, San Pablo Dam Rd (east side) and the top of Papa Bear. The ride is approximately 16.5 miles with 2,050 feet of elevation gain.
Leader: William Schultz (925) 876-4950
Meet at 9:40 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Wildcat & SPDR
First rider is off at 10:01 and a rider a minute after that. Rain cancels. The ITT is the only GPC ride where you have to be a member of the Club (insurance reasons), but you can join or renew right there at the start for $15/year. Pre-registration is appreciated.
Leader: Cree T. Cobb (209) 202-9846 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Rode a few times with SRCC but never followed route slip; they always change the way part way through ride. There are a few trails where there’s loose dirt; ridden them on 23’s before; look at route. May be some bumps along the way but I'm going to give it a shot. I want to stick to route slip to see how well it works so others can use it later to lead rides. If you want to try it out with me meet at 10 am for 10:15 am start. Start on Morris street by The Barlow in Sebastopol near Laguna Park Way. A good address close by is Key Auto Body, 250 Morris St, Sebastopol, 95472. It’s a gorgeous and scenic ride. Also, we are approximately 5 miles from Wild Flour Bread if you want to return after ride to purchase more; I always do. See route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24512555
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Explore the Waterfront trails from Oakland to Richmond. This ride will cover various road conditions from the smooth bike path on the Bay Bridge to some rough roads at the Port of Oakland then along the Waterfront to Point Richmond and back. Be prepared for various road hazards including road barriers, detours, train tracks, and some car traffic. Meet at North Berkeley Bart at 8:20 am for an 8:30 departure and we will return around noon. Please RSVP with ride leader. Rick Patterson - rixmail1@gmail.com (510) 978-1786. Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/5419681
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
New for October, this ride has two alternating routes. Both are approximately 17 miles total. Please bring lights and please set your rear light to steady and not flashing. The group will meet at 5:30PM at Spruce and Grizzly by the water fountain and depart at 5:35PM.
1. Spruce and Grizzly to Sibley round trip. Head out Wildcat, to climb Golf Course to Grizzly Peak Blvd. Turn around at Sibley Regional Park off of Skyline Blvd. Return riding on Grizzly Peak Blvd all the way back.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2696754631
2. Spruce and Grizzly to the top of Papa Bear. Head out Wildcat and pass Inspiration Point and San Pablo Dam Rd. Turn around at the top of Papa Bear.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2651844691
The ride schedule is as follows: October 1, 15, 29 = to Sibley , October 8, 22 = to Papa Bear. Ride route subject to change without notice. 20% chance or greater of rain cancels. 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.
Meet at 6:30 pm
Join us for a delicious potluck dinner, a program presentation, and the club's monthly business meeting. This month's details are in your Wheel Truth newsletter.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: Livermore - Ernie Rodrigues Softball fields
Postponed until tomorrow due to power outages, wind, traffic, etc.
Note the new start location, which has rest rooms and water.
We'll ride out and back on Mines Road for a total of 70 miles, which you can shorten to 60 by stopping at the junction rather than continuing to the elbow. BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH, as the Junction Cafe is closed on Thursdays and there is no other food option. We will probably use the junction's picnic tables for lunch, and we can probably get water at the fire station.
Check back here for possible status update if the fire and wind situation worsens, but at the moment (Monday evening) the prediction for Livermore is pretty good.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: Livermore - Ernie Rodrigues Softball fields
Note the new start location, which has rest rooms and water.
We'll ride out and back on Mines Road for a total of 70 miles, which you can shorten to 60 by stopping at the junction rather than continuing to the elbow. The Junction Cafe should be open on Friday, but bring an extra bar in case they disappoint us.
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: Jessica Jensen (510) 508-6389 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: Fremont BART
Join me for this beautiful ride following the Primavera 100K course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29038410
We'll start at Fremont BART and then meet up with the official route at Mission High School. We'll stop for food in Sunol at about mile 35, but please bring plenty of water and snacks. We'll finish the ride by heading straight to the end-of-summer BBQ right off of Niles Canyon (it's on the way back to BART!).
Options: If you need to miss the party, I can direct you straight back to BART, no problem. But you should come and grab a drink at least! :) You can also cut off about 20 miles by heading straight back to Niles after Sunol, but you'll be super early for the party if you plan to attend that. Perhaps another group can lead a later ride doing this shorter option...
Leader: Pat Greene (415) 481-5469 text
Leader: Chris Witt (510) 548-5790
Meet at 10:10 am
Start Location: Rockridge BART
LEAVE YOUR CAR AT HOME! Ride with us from the Berkeley/Oakland area to the Party. We'll ride familiar roads--through Temescal and Montclair to Skyline, down and over Redwood to a Regroup at Redwood Canyon Golf Course. After regenerating our energy, we’ll ride thru Castro Valley to Palomares, a significant climb that we used to love, but don’t ride often since Niles Canyon became more unfriendly. But we will be on Niles Canyon for only a short segment on our way to the Club Barbecue in Fremont (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31268531). The ride is listed as T pace, but, if you can follow the gps track and cue sheet, all paces are welcome. Return is via Fremont BART, a short flat ride from the Barbecue.
Chris and Pat plan to be on the BART train scheduled to arrive at 10:08. We will meet you at the bike racks out in front of the station. If you want to meet us enroute, let us know.
Leader: Jessica Jensen (510) 508-6389 text
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (415) 935-3113
Meet at 3:00 pm
Please join us for a BBQ and pool party to cap off the summer in Fremont at 3PM. This is a members-only party. The club will provide all of the food and refreshments, but you are welcome to bring goodies if you'd like to add to the party - although certainly not required!
The party will be held at Jessica Jensen's family home in Niles at 38498 Canyon Heights Drive, Fremont. It's a flat 2 miles away from Fremont BART. There's plenty of room for bikes, party goers, and ensuing festivities! Plenty of (free) street parking available as well.
Check the ride schedule and GPC-talk for different ride lengths and paces throughout the day, culminating at the party at 3PM. Join a ride, then join the party, or just join one or the other.
Please RSVP here so we can get a headcount for food: http://bit.ly/gpc-oct-2019-bbq
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
New for October, this ride has two alternating routes. Both are approximately 17 miles total. Please bring lights and please set your rear light to steady and not flashing. The group will meet at 5:30PM at Spruce and Grizzly by the water fountain and depart at 5:35PM.
1. Spruce and Grizzly to Sibley round trip. Head out Wildcat, to climb Golf Course to Grizzly Peak Blvd. Turn around at Sibley Regional Park off of Skyline Blvd. Return riding on Grizzly Peak Blvd all the way back.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2696754631
2. Spruce and Grizzly to the top of Papa Bear. Head out Wildcat and pass Inspiration Point and San Pablo Dam Rd. Turn around at the top of Papa Bear.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2651844691
The ride schedule is as follows: October 1, 15, 29 = to Sibley , October 8, 22 = to Papa Bear. Ride route subject to change without notice. 20% chance or greater of rain cancels. 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 8:30 am
Start Location: Richmond BART
NOTE EARLIER START TIME! Richmond to Davis one-way. Return via Amtrak train.
Be on the BART train that arrives Richmond BART at 8:25 am. Meet on the East side of the station at the corner of 19th and Nevin. If you must drive, park in the lot at the corner of Barrett and 24th Street and meet the BART riders there at about 8:40 am.
We will ride about 86 miles to Davis via Alhambra Valley and the Benicia Bridge. Here is the route on RideWithGPS. Stops will be at miles 18 (Nancy Boyd Park), 43 (Rockville), and 71 (Winters).
Return trains depart Davis at 3:53 and 5:00 pm. We will probably catch the 5:00 unless everyone is motivated and we have no misfortune. Bring a valid photo ID to buy your return ticket, which costs $23. You can also buy a ticket ahead of time online or using the Amtrak phone app. I recommend this to avoid the stress of waiting in line to purchase a ticket while the train is approaching. The 3:53 Amtrak train gets to Richmond BART at 5:03 pm. The 4:55 train arrives at about 6:10. (BART and Amtrak stations are in the same place).
Bad weather will cancel. Please check back here for any changes or cancellations.
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
We will ride to the Emeryville marina, then North on the Bay Trail for a clockwise loop to the Red Oak Victory Ship, Miller-Knox Park, Ferry Point Tunnel & lunch @ Little Louie's. There will be option to bypass the tunnel. This is a no drop ride.
Leader: Pat Greene (415) 481-5469 text
Meet at 9:00 am
Start Location: Millbrae BART
There are delays on BART announced for 10/19. If you are taking BART, please RSVP by text to Pat so we know who is trying to arrive by BART.
Join us for a ride from Coyote Point Park in San Mateo southward on the Bay Trail. We will bike up to 20 miles on a flat, paved trail along open water, marshes, sloughs, small sandy beaches and residential open spaces. We’ll look for returning ducks and passerines, shorebirds, Elegant Terns and raptors. See e-bird list: https://ebird.org/barchart?r=L997003&yr=all&m=. (Map of Park here https://parks.smcgov.org/sites/parks.smcgov.org/files/CoyotePointMap-Nov2018-FINAL-web) This ride is co-listed with Golden Gate Audubon, with Cathy Bleier as co-leader.
Leaders will arrive at Millbrae BART on 8:51 train. We will bike on city streets to Bay Front park, where we will look for birds; and then continue to the parking lot in Coyote Point Park (described below) by about 9:40 where we will meet participants who choose to drive. Dress for the weather (layers), and bring snacks, lunch and water, since we won’t pass places to buy. Bicycle helmets required. Rain Cancels. If the weather is questionable, send your e-mail address to Pat the night before the ride to receive news on the status of the ride.
Directions for drivers: IF YOU ARE DRIVING, LET PAT KNOW BY EMAIL or TEXT. Navigate to the Coyote Point Yacht Club Parking lot (1820 Coyote Point Drive [37.5859941, -122.3162674]). You will pass a pay station at the park entrance, with pay kiosk ($6) which is on Coyote Point Drive about 600 ft after the intersection with Airport Blvd. You should plan to be at the parking lot ready to ride by 9:40. If the BART riders have not arrived by 9:40, text Pat, and scout the area for birds. There is a restroom at the nearby Eucalyptus picnic area.
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
Pre-registration
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: Steve Tracy (510) 881-6042 text
Meet at 9:50 am for a 10:00 am start Rain Date: Sun Oct 20
GPC Route: Carquinez Loop Clockwise
Start Location: Pinole Valley Park
Clockwise loop from Pinole through Rodeo and Crockett and the Carquinez Scenic Drive to Martinez. Birthday ride and my first post-surgery, so pace is down a notch. Lunch either at Luigi's or outside Starbuck. Leader buys your coffees from nearby States coffee. Return via Alhambra Valley Road over Pig Farm hill. Print your own cue sheet.
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Explore the Waterfront trails from Oakland to Richmond. This ride will cover various road conditions from the smooth bike path on the Bay Bridge to some rough roads at the Port of Oakland then along the Waterfront to Point Richmond and back. Be prepared for various road hazards including road barriers, detours, train tracks, and some car traffic. Meet at North Berkeley Bart at 8:20 am for an 8:30 departure and we will return around noon. Please RSVP with ride leader. Rick Patterson - rixmail1@gmail.com (510) 978-1786. Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/5419681
Leader: Steve Tracy (510) 881-6042 text
Meet at 9:50 am for a 10:00 am start
See the listing for Sat Oct 19. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 847-7651 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Start Location: Sebastopol - Ragle Rd/Covert Lane
10/9/19. Pre-ride report.
I managed it fine with 700x25 tires. The gravel is not really deeper than 1 1/2-2 inches, and it's only for short stretches. I recorded the ride at https://ridewithgps.com/trips/40863656 with some pictures of the gravelly bits. I took it slow and steady (not so slow that you come to a complete stop, keep pedaling) through the gravel. If you end up walking some of it, that won't add much time.
If I forget to mention it at the start of the ride, I want to remind you to leave room for your fellow riders in the tricky bits.
10/2/19 Apparently the first few flat pot-holed miles of Willow Creek Road have been rehabilitated with deep chunky gravel. So no more muddy bits. 32 mm tires may be a better option. Watch this space for more details.
Meet outside Ragle Ranch Park at Ragle Road and Covert Lane, in Sebastopol.
We'll take a fairly direct route to Occidental, and then out to the mouth of the Russian River. After we cross the river the fun starts. Willow Creek Road goes for about six miles through farmlands and potholes. Most likely there will be one or two muddy bits. Then there's a closed gate across the road. After that it's a peaceful climb through the redwoods with no cars and it's quite rideable with road tires. Return via Freestone. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31144551
RSVP to Phil required. If it rains a lot between now and Oct 20 the road may be too muddy to be enjoyable, so I will probably cancel the ride.
Carpool recommended; contact Phil to arrange it.
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
New for October, this ride has two alternating routes. Both are approximately 17 miles total. Please bring lights and please set your rear light to steady and not flashing. The group will meet at 5:30PM at Spruce and Grizzly by the water fountain and depart at 5:35PM.
1. Spruce and Grizzly to Sibley round trip. Head out Wildcat, to climb Golf Course to Grizzly Peak Blvd. Turn around at Sibley Regional Park off of Skyline Blvd. Return riding on Grizzly Peak Blvd all the way back.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2696754631
2. Spruce and Grizzly to the top of Papa Bear. Head out Wildcat and pass Inspiration Point and San Pablo Dam Rd. Turn around at the top of Papa Bear.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2651844691
The ride schedule is as follows: October 1, 15, 29 = to Sibley , October 8, 22 = to Papa Bear. Ride route subject to change without notice. 20% chance or greater of rain cancels. 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
We'll ride through Nicasio and Olema on our way to Drake's beach in Point Reyes National Seashore. Pick up lunch in Inverness Park on the way and take it with us to the beach. Return through Pt. Reyes Station. The ride is about 74 miles.
See the route on RideWithGPS.
We will start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready. If you arrive after the meeting time, you may have to chase. You can probably catch us in Nicasio or Inverness Park.
Leader: Arnim Polster (415) 271-3440 text
Meet at 7:30 am for a 7:45 am start Rain Date: Sun Nov 3
Start Location: Cotati - Gravenstein Hwy Park-&-Ride (Westside)
Postponed until Sunday November 3rd due to poor air quality in North Bay.
Here's the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17119878
From Cotati, out to King Ridge, back via Seaview. There is no convenient lunch stop near the mid-point, so we will stop for a snack at Cazadero, 36 miles in, and again in Jenner (76 miles in)
The plan is to keep up a good pace and finish before dark. However, to allow for any unanticipated delays, please bring lights!
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
With the amount of traffic during commute hour on Grizzly Peak Blvd during the last two rides to Sibley, this ride may likely head out to Papa Bear again.
New for October, this ride has two alternating routes. Both are approximately 17 miles total. Please bring lights and please set your rear light to steady and not flashing. The group will meet at 5:30PM at Spruce and Grizzly by the water fountain and depart at 5:35PM.
1. Spruce and Grizzly to Sibley round trip. Head out Wildcat, to climb Golf Course to Grizzly Peak Blvd. Turn around at Sibley Regional Park off of Skyline Blvd. Return riding on Grizzly Peak Blvd all the way back.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2696754631
2. Spruce and Grizzly to the top of Papa Bear. Head out Wildcat and pass Inspiration Point and San Pablo Dam Rd. Turn around at the top of Papa Bear.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2651844691
The ride schedule is as follows: October 1, 15, 29 = to Sibley , October 8, 22 = to Papa Bear. Ride route subject to change without notice. 20% chance or greater of rain cancels. 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
10:00 pm Wednesday: Air quality and wind forecast look good for tomorrow.
Note earlier start time! Check back for possible cancellation if air quality or fire or road closure or something else makes the route untenable. We might alter the route if needed to avoid some disaster.
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 the bears and pig farm and Franklin Canyon to McEwan. Map and cue at RideWithGPS.
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
New for October, this ride has two alternating routes. Both are approximately 17 miles total. Please bring lights and please set your rear light to steady and not flashing. The group will meet at 5:30PM at Spruce and Grizzly by the water fountain and depart at 5:35PM.
1. Spruce and Grizzly to Sibley round trip. Head out Wildcat, to climb Golf Course to Grizzly Peak Blvd. Turn around at Sibley Regional Park off of Skyline Blvd. Return riding on Grizzly Peak Blvd all the way back.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2696754631
2. Spruce and Grizzly to the top of Papa Bear. Head out Wildcat and pass Inspiration Point and San Pablo Dam Rd. Turn around at the top of Papa Bear.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2651844691
The ride schedule is as follows: October 1, 15, 29 = to Sibley , October 8, 22 = to Papa Bear. Ride route subject to change without notice. 20% chance or greater of rain cancels. 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 Miller Creek we'll ride through Nicasio, the Cheese Factory, Hicks Valley, and Wilson Hill to Petaluma for lunch at Hallie's diner. Return via Western, Bodega Ave, Middle Two Rock, and Chileno Valley.
Here is the route on RideWithGPS.
Shorten the ride to 48 miles by meeting us in Nicasio, probably about 10:15 to 10:30.
We'll start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready to go. If you arrive after the meeting time, you can probably chase us down in Nicasio or at the Cheese Factory.
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
This is the final October Thursday evening Papa bear ride I'm leading. I'll be leading Tuesday evening rides.
Out and back to the top of Papa Bear. We’ll head out on Wildcat Canyon Road passing Inspiration Point, cross San Pablo Dam and climb Bear Creek Road to the top of Papa Bear. Then, we'll turn around and retrace our route. If you bring lights on this ride please set your rear tail light to steady and not blinking as night falls. Regroups are at Inspiration Point, San Pablo Dam Rd (east side) and the top of Papa Bear. The ride is approximately 16.5 miles with 2,050 feet of elevation gain.
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Start Location:
Wildcat & SPDR
First rider is off at 10:01 and a rider a minute after that. Rain cancels. The ITT is the only GPC ride where you have to be a member of the Club (insurance reasons), but you can join or renew right there at the start for $15/year. Pre-registration is appreciated.
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Rode a few times with SRCC but never followed route slip; they always change the way part way through ride. There are a few trails where there’s loose dirt; ridden them on 23’s before; look at route. May be some bumps along the way but I'm going to give it a shot. I want to stick to route slip to see how well it works so others can use it later to lead rides. If you want to try it out with me meet at 10 am for 10:15 am start. Start on Morris street by The Barlow in Sebastopol near Laguna Park Way. A good address close by is Key Auto Body, 250 Morris St, Sebastopol, 95472. It’s a gorgeous and scenic ride. Also, we are approximately 5 miles from Wild Flour Bread if you want to return after ride to purchase more; I always do. See route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24512555
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Explore the Waterfront trails from Oakland to Richmond. This ride will cover various road conditions from the smooth bike path on the Bay Bridge to some rough roads at the Port of Oakland then along the Waterfront to Point Richmond and back. Be prepared for various road hazards including road barriers, detours, train tracks, and some car traffic. Meet at North Berkeley Bart at 8:20 am for an 8:30 departure and we will return around noon. Please RSVP with ride leader. Rick Patterson - rixmail1@gmail.com (510) 978-1786. Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/5419681
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
New for October, this ride has two alternating routes. Both are approximately 17 miles total. Please bring lights and please set your rear light to steady and not flashing. The group will meet at 5:30PM at Spruce and Grizzly by the water fountain and depart at 5:35PM.
1. Spruce and Grizzly to Sibley round trip. Head out Wildcat, to climb Golf Course to Grizzly Peak Blvd. Turn around at Sibley Regional Park off of Skyline Blvd. Return riding on Grizzly Peak Blvd all the way back.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2696754631
2. Spruce and Grizzly to the top of Papa Bear. Head out Wildcat and pass Inspiration Point and San Pablo Dam Rd. Turn around at the top of Papa Bear.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2651844691
The ride schedule is as follows: October 1, 15, 29 = to Sibley , October 8, 22 = to Papa Bear. Ride route subject to change without notice. 20% chance or greater of rain cancels. 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.
Join us for a delicious potluck dinner, a program presentation, and the club's monthly business meeting. This month's details are in your Wheel Truth newsletter.
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Start Location:
Livermore - Ernie Rodrigues Softball fields
Postponed until tomorrow due to power outages, wind, traffic, etc.
Note the new start location, which has rest rooms and water.
We'll ride out and back on Mines Road for a total of 70 miles, which you can shorten to 60 by stopping at the junction rather than continuing to the elbow. BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH, as the Junction Cafe is closed on Thursdays and there is no other food option. We will probably use the junction's picnic tables for lunch, and we can probably get water at the fire station.
Check back here for possible status update if the fire and wind situation worsens, but at the moment (Monday evening) the prediction for Livermore is pretty good.
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Start Location:
Livermore - Ernie Rodrigues Softball fields
Note the new start location, which has rest rooms and water.
We'll ride out and back on Mines Road for a total of 70 miles, which you can shorten to 60 by stopping at the junction rather than continuing to the elbow. The Junction Cafe should be open on Friday, but bring an extra bar in case they disappoint us.
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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.
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Start Location:
Fremont BART
Join me for this beautiful ride following the Primavera 100K course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29038410
We'll start at Fremont BART and then meet up with the official route at Mission High School. We'll stop for food in Sunol at about mile 35, but please bring plenty of water and snacks. We'll finish the ride by heading straight to the end-of-summer BBQ right off of Niles Canyon (it's on the way back to BART!).
Options: If you need to miss the party, I can direct you straight back to BART, no problem. But you should come and grab a drink at least! :) You can also cut off about 20 miles by heading straight back to Niles after Sunol, but you'll be super early for the party if you plan to attend that. Perhaps another group can lead a later ride doing this shorter option...
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Leader: Chris Witt
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
LEAVE YOUR CAR AT HOME! Ride with us from the Berkeley/Oakland area to the Party. We'll ride familiar roads--through Temescal and Montclair to Skyline, down and over Redwood to a Regroup at Redwood Canyon Golf Course. After regenerating our energy, we’ll ride thru Castro Valley to Palomares, a significant climb that we used to love, but don’t ride often since Niles Canyon became more unfriendly. But we will be on Niles Canyon for only a short segment on our way to the Club Barbecue in Fremont (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31268531). The ride is listed as T pace, but, if you can follow the gps track and cue sheet, all paces are welcome. Return is via Fremont BART, a short flat ride from the Barbecue.
Chris and Pat plan to be on the BART train scheduled to arrive at 10:08. We will meet you at the bike racks out in front of the station. If you want to meet us enroute, let us know.
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Leader: Mary Ann Jawili
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Please join us for a BBQ and pool party to cap off the summer in Fremont at 3PM. This is a members-only party. The club will provide all of the food and refreshments, but you are welcome to bring goodies if you'd like to add to the party - although certainly not required!
The party will be held at Jessica Jensen's family home in Niles at 38498 Canyon Heights Drive, Fremont. It's a flat 2 miles away from Fremont BART. There's plenty of room for bikes, party goers, and ensuing festivities! Plenty of (free) street parking available as well.
Check the ride schedule and GPC-talk for different ride lengths and paces throughout the day, culminating at the party at 3PM. Join a ride, then join the party, or just join one or the other.
Please RSVP here so we can get a headcount for food: http://bit.ly/gpc-oct-2019-bbq
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
New for October, this ride has two alternating routes. Both are approximately 17 miles total. Please bring lights and please set your rear light to steady and not flashing. The group will meet at 5:30PM at Spruce and Grizzly by the water fountain and depart at 5:35PM.
1. Spruce and Grizzly to Sibley round trip. Head out Wildcat, to climb Golf Course to Grizzly Peak Blvd. Turn around at Sibley Regional Park off of Skyline Blvd. Return riding on Grizzly Peak Blvd all the way back.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2696754631
2. Spruce and Grizzly to the top of Papa Bear. Head out Wildcat and pass Inspiration Point and San Pablo Dam Rd. Turn around at the top of Papa Bear.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2651844691
The ride schedule is as follows: October 1, 15, 29 = to Sibley , October 8, 22 = to Papa Bear. Ride route subject to change without notice. 20% chance or greater of rain cancels. 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:
Richmond BART
NOTE EARLIER START TIME! Richmond to Davis one-way. Return via Amtrak train.
Be on the BART train that arrives Richmond BART at 8:25 am. Meet on the East side of the station at the corner of 19th and Nevin. If you must drive, park in the lot at the corner of Barrett and 24th Street and meet the BART riders there at about 8:40 am.
We will ride about 86 miles to Davis via Alhambra Valley and the Benicia Bridge. Here is the route on RideWithGPS. Stops will be at miles 18 (Nancy Boyd Park), 43 (Rockville), and 71 (Winters).
Return trains depart Davis at 3:53 and 5:00 pm. We will probably catch the 5:00 unless everyone is motivated and we have no misfortune. Bring a valid photo ID to buy your return ticket, which costs $23. You can also buy a ticket ahead of time online or using the Amtrak phone app. I recommend this to avoid the stress of waiting in line to purchase a ticket while the train is approaching. The 3:53 Amtrak train gets to Richmond BART at 5:03 pm. The 4:55 train arrives at about 6:10. (BART and Amtrak stations are in the same place).
Bad weather will cancel. Please check back here for any changes or cancellations.
Leader: Kenneth Karda
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Aquatic Park Playground
We will ride to the Emeryville marina, then North on the Bay Trail for a clockwise loop to the Red Oak Victory Ship, Miller-Knox Park, Ferry Point Tunnel & lunch @ Little Louie's. There will be option to bypass the tunnel. This is a no drop ride.
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Start Location:
Millbrae BART
There are delays on BART announced for 10/19. If you are taking BART, please RSVP by text to Pat so we know who is trying to arrive by BART.
Join us for a ride from Coyote Point Park in San Mateo southward on the Bay Trail. We will bike up to 20 miles on a flat, paved trail along open water, marshes, sloughs, small sandy beaches and residential open spaces. We’ll look for returning ducks and passerines, shorebirds, Elegant Terns and raptors. See e-bird list: https://ebird.org/barchart?r=L997003&yr=all&m=. (Map of Park here https://parks.smcgov.org/sites/parks.smcgov.org/files/CoyotePointMap-Nov2018-FINAL-web) This ride is co-listed with Golden Gate Audubon, with Cathy Bleier as co-leader.
Leaders will arrive at Millbrae BART on 8:51 train. We will bike on city streets to Bay Front park, where we will look for birds; and then continue to the parking lot in Coyote Point Park (described below) by about 9:40 where we will meet participants who choose to drive. Dress for the weather (layers), and bring snacks, lunch and water, since we won’t pass places to buy. Bicycle helmets required. Rain Cancels. If the weather is questionable, send your e-mail address to Pat the night before the ride to receive news on the status of the ride.
Directions for drivers: IF YOU ARE DRIVING, LET PAT KNOW BY EMAIL or TEXT. Navigate to the Coyote Point Yacht Club Parking lot (1820 Coyote Point Drive [37.5859941, -122.3162674]). You will pass a pay station at the park entrance, with pay kiosk ($6) which is on Coyote Point Drive about 600 ft after the intersection with Airport Blvd. You should plan to be at the parking lot ready to ride by 9:40. If the BART riders have not arrived by 9:40, text Pat, and scout the area for birds. There is a restroom at the nearby Eucalyptus picnic area.
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Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
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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: Steve Tracy
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GPC Route:
Carquinez Loop Clockwise
Start Location:
Pinole Valley Park
Clockwise loop from Pinole through Rodeo and Crockett and the Carquinez Scenic Drive to Martinez. Birthday ride and my first post-surgery, so pace is down a notch. Lunch either at Luigi's or outside Starbuck. Leader buys your coffees from nearby States coffee. Return via Alhambra Valley Road over Pig Farm hill. Print your own cue sheet.
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Explore the Waterfront trails from Oakland to Richmond. This ride will cover various road conditions from the smooth bike path on the Bay Bridge to some rough roads at the Port of Oakland then along the Waterfront to Point Richmond and back. Be prepared for various road hazards including road barriers, detours, train tracks, and some car traffic. Meet at North Berkeley Bart at 8:20 am for an 8:30 departure and we will return around noon. Please RSVP with ride leader. Rick Patterson - rixmail1@gmail.com (510) 978-1786. Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/5419681
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See the listing for Sat Oct 19. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
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Start Location:
Sebastopol - Ragle Rd/Covert Lane
10/9/19. Pre-ride report.
I managed it fine with 700x25 tires. The gravel is not really deeper than 1 1/2-2 inches, and it's only for short stretches. I recorded the ride at https://ridewithgps.com/trips/40863656 with some pictures of the gravelly bits. I took it slow and steady (not so slow that you come to a complete stop, keep pedaling) through the gravel. If you end up walking some of it, that won't add much time.
If I forget to mention it at the start of the ride, I want to remind you to leave room for your fellow riders in the tricky bits.
10/2/19 Apparently the first few flat pot-holed miles of Willow Creek Road have been rehabilitated with deep chunky gravel. So no more muddy bits. 32 mm tires may be a better option. Watch this space for more details.
Meet outside Ragle Ranch Park at Ragle Road and Covert Lane, in Sebastopol.
We'll take a fairly direct route to Occidental, and then out to the mouth of the Russian River. After we cross the river the fun starts. Willow Creek Road goes for about six miles through farmlands and potholes. Most likely there will be one or two muddy bits. Then there's a closed gate across the road. After that it's a peaceful climb through the redwoods with no cars and it's quite rideable with road tires. Return via Freestone. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31144551
RSVP to Phil required. If it rains a lot between now and Oct 20 the road may be too muddy to be enjoyable, so I will probably cancel the ride.
Carpool recommended; contact Phil to arrange it.
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
New for October, this ride has two alternating routes. Both are approximately 17 miles total. Please bring lights and please set your rear light to steady and not flashing. The group will meet at 5:30PM at Spruce and Grizzly by the water fountain and depart at 5:35PM.
1. Spruce and Grizzly to Sibley round trip. Head out Wildcat, to climb Golf Course to Grizzly Peak Blvd. Turn around at Sibley Regional Park off of Skyline Blvd. Return riding on Grizzly Peak Blvd all the way back.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2696754631
2. Spruce and Grizzly to the top of Papa Bear. Head out Wildcat and pass Inspiration Point and San Pablo Dam Rd. Turn around at the top of Papa Bear.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2651844691
The ride schedule is as follows: October 1, 15, 29 = to Sibley , October 8, 22 = to Papa Bear. Ride route subject to change without notice. 20% chance or greater of rain cancels. 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
We'll ride through Nicasio and Olema on our way to Drake's beach in Point Reyes National Seashore. Pick up lunch in Inverness Park on the way and take it with us to the beach. Return through Pt. Reyes Station. The ride is about 74 miles.
See the route on RideWithGPS.
We will start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready. If you arrive after the meeting time, you may have to chase. You can probably catch us in Nicasio or Inverness Park.
Leader: Arnim Polster
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Start Location:
Cotati - Gravenstein Hwy Park-&-Ride (Westside)
Postponed until Sunday November 3rd due to poor air quality in North Bay.
Here's the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17119878
From Cotati, out to King Ridge, back via Seaview. There is no convenient lunch stop near the mid-point, so we will stop for a snack at Cazadero, 36 miles in, and again in Jenner (76 miles in)
The plan is to keep up a good pace and finish before dark. However, to allow for any unanticipated delays, please bring lights!
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
With the amount of traffic during commute hour on Grizzly Peak Blvd during the last two rides to Sibley, this ride may likely head out to Papa Bear again.
New for October, this ride has two alternating routes. Both are approximately 17 miles total. Please bring lights and please set your rear light to steady and not flashing. The group will meet at 5:30PM at Spruce and Grizzly by the water fountain and depart at 5:35PM.
1. Spruce and Grizzly to Sibley round trip. Head out Wildcat, to climb Golf Course to Grizzly Peak Blvd. Turn around at Sibley Regional Park off of Skyline Blvd. Return riding on Grizzly Peak Blvd all the way back.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2696754631
2. Spruce and Grizzly to the top of Papa Bear. Head out Wildcat and pass Inspiration Point and San Pablo Dam Rd. Turn around at the top of Papa Bear.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2651844691
The ride schedule is as follows: October 1, 15, 29 = to Sibley , October 8, 22 = to Papa Bear. Ride route subject to change without notice. 20% chance or greater of rain cancels. 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
10:00 pm Wednesday: Air quality and wind forecast look good for tomorrow.
Note earlier start time! Check back for possible cancellation if air quality or fire or road closure or something else makes the route untenable. We might alter the route if needed to avoid some disaster.
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 the bears and pig farm and Franklin Canyon to McEwan. Map and cue at RideWithGPS.
| October 2019 Ride Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Weekend | Total |
| 18 | 13 | 31 |