Ride Schedule for August 2019
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: Two Rock Valley Presbyterian Church
Meet in the parking lot of the Two Rock Valley Presbyterian Church, west of Petaluma. We'll ride through Valley Ford, Freestone, Occidental and Monte Rio. Lunch in Duncans Mills. Then on to Jenner and up to the Russian River overlook. Return down Highway 1 to Valley Ford. A bit flatter than our usual rides.
Leader: Nick Umemoto (925) 335-3224
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Let's practice our drafting and climbing skills on this fun ride around the 3 Bears. We'll head out along Wildcat past Inspiration Point to San Pablo Dam Rd. The ride will continue with a clockwise loop around the 3 Bears and then back up Wildcat to return to Spruce and Grizzly. The front of the group may average 16-18mph around the 3 Bears loop, 62 - 70 minute loop time (from approximately mile 6 to 24.7 at the route below). If you'd like to contact the ride leader, please email. See below for the route.
Leader: Dean Lobovits (510) 701-6784 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: David Brown (510) 654-7806
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Meet at 5:50pm for 6:00pm rollout from North Berkeley BART. We will ride up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline to the Chabot Space and Science Center before heading back down Shepherd Canyon and back to NB BART.
Leader: Pat Greene (415) 481-5469 text
Meet at 9:10 am
Start Location: San Leandro BART
Meet outside the pay area on the west side of the BART station. Leaders plan to be on trains scheduled to arrive at 9:10 and 9:16 from SF and El Cerrito, respectively. If you drive to the start, be at the station early enough to be at the station to meet the 9:10 train for sign in. We will ride up to 20 flat miles of paved or packed dirt trails and city streets. Shortcuts are possible. Bring binoculars and wear layers to stay comfortable during multiple stops. Bring snacks, lunch and water; we won't pass places to buy. Bicycle helmets required. We will cycle urban streets from BART stations to the Bay Trail and then proceed to bike and bird the shoreline to view returning shorebirds and the waterbirds that remained for breeding, as well as raptors and passerines. The Bay Trail south of Grant Ave is unpaved. If you are uncomfortable on hard-packed dirt, join us to Grant Ave (where you can retrace to San Leandro BART or escape to Bay Fair BART). We will plan to bird down to Winton Ave, or time permitting, all the way to the Hayward Interpretive Center. This birding ride is co-listed with Golden Gate Audubon Society with Cathy Bleier of GGAS co-leading. If you have questions, call or email Pat.
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: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Leader: Denise Kelly (510) 499-1736
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
This ride is a leisurely paced (12mph) social ride on flat terrain and is an out and back route. If you are new to group riding or haven't been on your bike in a while, this may be just the ride you are looking for. Join us on this ride through Danville and on up Camino Tassajara to Blackhawk Plaza and Draeger's Market for a patio lunch and then return the same way.
Leader: Karen Street (510) 356-7081
Leader: Gary Hsueh (510) 334-1976 text
Leader: Donna Ko (510) 610-9859 text
Leader: Marlene Wong (415) 632-9905 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Novice Ride #1: Alameda Creek Trail
Start Location: Union City BART
New to biking, or haven't ridden for a while? Join us for the first ride in our annual Novice Ride Series! We will build up progressively each week on miles and hilliness.
Meet at the west side station entrance near the bike storage boxes. The ride will be easy paced and completely flat. We'll ride the Alameda Creek Trail to Coyote Hills and back. Finish with optional lunch in Union City - bring your own or $ to buy. No water on route; bring a water bottle and energy bar. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious contact a ride leader.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Matthew McHugh
Leader: Nick Umemoto (925) 335-3224
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark and/or Nick for M; Matt for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS.
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 will ride from Marinwood to Tomales for lunch via Nicasio, the Cheese Factory, Wilson Hill, and Chileno Valley. Then down the coast to Pt. Reyes Station to complete the loop.
Leader: Nick Umemoto (925) 335-3224
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Let's practice our drafting and climbing skills on this fun ride around the 3 Bears. We'll head out along Wildcat past Inspiration Point to San Pablo Dam Rd. The ride will continue with a clockwise loop around the 3 Bears and then back up Wildcat to return to Spruce and Grizzly. The front of the group may average 16-18mph around the 3 Bears loop, 62 - 70 minute loop time (from approximately mile 6 to 24.7 at the route below). If you'd like to contact the ride leader, please email. See below for the route.
Leader: Dean Lobovits (510) 701-6784 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: David Brown (510) 654-7806
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Meet at 5:50pm for 6:00pm rollout from North Berkeley BART. We will ride up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline to the Chabot Space and Science Center before heading back down Shepherd Canyon and back to NB BART.
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: 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: Steve Tracy (510) 881-6042 text
Meet at 9:50 am for a 10:00 am start
GPC Route: Tilden - Lafayette - Moraga
Start Location: Tilden Park - Island Picnic Area
From Island Picnic Area in Tilden park, ride down Wildcat Canyon, over Papa Bear and Happy Valley, through Lafayette to lunch in Moraga. Return via Pinehurst, Skyline, Grizzly Peak and Wildcat. Leader returns home down Euclid, other riders go solo the last two miles on Wildcat.
Leader: Karen Street (510) 356-7081
Leader: Gary Hsueh (510) 334-1976 text
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953 text
Leader: Marlene Wong (415) 632-9905 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Novice Ride #2: Tour de Alameda (including Bay Farm Island)
Start Location: Fruitvale BART
Meet near the bike racks. The ride will be easy paced and flat, with great bay views. Bring lunch or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious contact a ride leader.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Matthew McHugh
Leader: Nick Umemoto (925) 335-3224
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark and/or Nick for M; Matt for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS.
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: Nicasio
The area around Point Reyes lighthouse is still closed for renovation, so we will look for cool weather on the other side of the peninsula at Chimney Rock. Starting in Nicasio we'll ride to San Geronimo and then Sir Francis Drake to Olema and Bear Valley. Pick up lunch in Inverness Park and carry it out to the Historic Point Reyes Lifeboat Station at Chimney Rock.
Leader: Nick Umemoto (925) 335-3224
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Let's practice our drafting and climbing skills on this fun ride around the 3 Bears. We'll head out along Wildcat past Inspiration Point to San Pablo Dam Rd. The ride will continue with a clockwise loop around the 3 Bears and then back up Wildcat to return to Spruce and Grizzly. The front of the group may average 16-18mph around the 3 Bears loop, 62 - 70 minute loop time (from approximately mile 6 to 24.7 at the route below). If you'd like to contact the ride leader, please email. See below for the route.
Leader: Dean Lobovits (510) 701-6784 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: David Brown (510) 654-7806
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Meet at 5:50pm for 6:00pm rollout from North Berkeley BART. We will ride up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline to the Chabot Space and Science Center before heading back down Shepherd Canyon and back to NB BART.
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 653-1771
Leader: Melarie Johnson
Meet at 6:30 pm
Location: Jeff’s garage, 15000 Broadway Ter; Oakland
Since the invention of the inflatable bicycle tire 140 years ago (John Dunlop, Scotland), we cyclists have lived in fear of getting a flat. Conquer that fear! Jeff and Melarie will demonstrate several ways to quickly remedy a flat tire. You will get to fix one (or two) yourself! We’ll go through the various tools available and ways to keep your rubber-side always reliable. If you want, bring your own front wheel (not as messy as the rear), the tire-irons you use, and the pump you carry on your bike (if any).
Secure bike parking available, but I’m way up a hill, and the sun will be down by the time we end. 6 cars can park in the driveway; more parking on Gwin Rd ½ block up Broadway Ter. We’ll be sitting on comfy chairs in Jeff’s garage, so dress well if cold.
Leader: lisa susan mcphate
Meet at 8:30 am for a 8:45 am start
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Start across the street from the Marinwood community center near the corner of Miller creek and Lucas Valley rd. Ride out Lucas Valley, Nicasio, Olema, Bear Valley, Sir Francis Drake to Pierce point to look for elk. Return via Pt Reyes Station. Lunch in Inverness park.
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
GPC Route: Orinda to Bear Claw Cafe
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Dean Lobovitz will be co-leading the ride. 510-527-4569.
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: Gary Hsueh (510) 334-1976 text
Leader: Marlene Wong (415) 632-9905 text
Leader: Karen Street (510) 356-7081
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Novice Ride #3: Roundhill Loop
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
BART track construction this weekend between Orinda and Walnut Creek stations; we are anticipating major delays. Allow extra time to get to Pleasant Hill BART and consider driving. We plan to leave at the advertised time. See this link for more info:
Meet at the East side entrance. We'll ride through Walnut Creek and down Danville Blvd, circling back through the neighborhoods of Danville, Alamo & Walnut Creek. Bring lunch or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious contact a ride leader.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Matthew McHugh
Leader: Nick Umemoto (925) 335-3224
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark and/or Nick for M; Matt for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS.
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: Nick Umemoto (925) 335-3224
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Let's practice our drafting and climbing skills on this fun ride around the 3 Bears. We'll head out along Wildcat past Inspiration Point to San Pablo Dam Rd. The ride will continue with a clockwise loop around the 3 Bears and then back up Wildcat to return to Spruce and Grizzly. The front of the group may average 16-18mph around the 3 Bears loop, 62 - 70 minute loop time (from approximately mile 6 to 24.7 at the route below). If you'd like to contact the ride leader, please email. See below for the route.
Leader: Dean Lobovits (510) 701-6784 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: David Brown (510) 654-7806
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Meet at 5:50pm for 6:00pm rollout from North Berkeley BART. We will ride up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline to the Chabot Space and Science Center before heading back down Shepherd Canyon and back to NB BART.
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 653-1771
Leader: Melarie Johnson
Meet at 6:30 pm
Location: Jeff’s garage, 15000 Broadway Ter; Oakland
In 1885, John Starley invented the “Safety Bicycle.” Avoiding the “header” risk that plagued PennyFarthings, Starley’s bicycle required a chain to drive the wheel. And ever since, cyclists have had to know something about keeping that chain in working order.
Your chain has to be (relatively) clean, and well lubricated. We’ll discuss several ways to clean your chain, several ways to lubricate it, and when to replace your chain, turning the old one into jewelry. We’ll even show you how to wax a chain.
Secure bike parking available, but I’m way up a hill, and the sun will be down by the time we end. 6 cars can park in the driveway; more parking on Gwin Rd ½ block up Broadway Ter.
We’ll be sitting on comfy chairs in Jeff’s garage, so dress well if cold.
Leader: Maria Teresa Garcia De La Noceda (510) 725-8405
Meet at 7:36 am
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Let's experience the pleasure of climbing Mt Diablo early in the morning, watching the awakening of the little creatures who live in the Mountain. We will meet at Pleasant Hill BART at 7:36am, or at Heather Farm, at 7:50am (we'll meet at the parking lot, next to the restrooms). We may climb to the Junction, or Juniper ... but whatever the case may be we'll regroup for lunch in Walnut Creek. Bring water, snacks, light clothes for the climb, and warmer clothes for the potential cooler weather on our way back.
Any ??? please call Estella, 510.725.8405
Leader: Karen Street (510) 356-7081
Meet at 9:00 am
Start Location: Daly City BART
Tell me by August 14 if you want to go. After that, you can still go, let me know, but you are responsible for hostel reservations.
August 24—3L44+ Daly City BART to Pigeon Point Hostel
August 25—2L30 to Santa Cruz hostel, and hanging around
August 26—2L53 to Monterey hostel
August 27—1L15-20 along 17 Mile Drive, visiting Monterey and return to Bay Area
We'll stay at Pigeon Point, Santa Cruz, and Monterey hostels. Reservations work better earlier rather than later. Let me know of your interest ASAP so I can change reservations. We may tweak departure time according to needs, and BART schedules.
We’ll enjoy the coast (day 3 is inland), and stop for pictures, not set speed records.
The first day is the most difficult. You can cut miles and hills off by taking the bus to Montara hostel, or Half Moon Bay.
Leader: James Scott (510) 847-3948 text
Leader: Jessica Jensen (510) 508-6389 text
Meet at 9:00 am
Start Location: Petaluma - Walnut Park
This long-time Grizzly Peak classic ride goes through Valley Ford, Occidental, Rio Nido, along Bohemian Highway and through Guernville to lunch at the Korbel Champaine Cellars. Return is through Forestville and Bloomfield, with a few hills to liven things up. Please note that the GPS version of the route (which I didn't create) differs slightly from the route that I follow. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Arleen Sakamoto (415) 279-6248
Leader: Kenneth Karda (510) 530-8389
Leader: Donna Ko (510) 610-9859 text
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Novice Ride #4: Lamorinda
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
The ride will be easy paced and cover some gentle hills. We will ride from downtown Orinda to downtown Lafayette to downtown Moraga and return, using the St. Stephens bike trail, the Lafayette-Moraga bike trail, and also regular roads. Finish at Orinda Theatre Square for optional lunch -- bring your own or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious contact a ride leader.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Matthew McHugh
Leader: Nick Umemoto (925) 335-3224
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark and/or Nick for M; Matt for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS.
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: Nicasio
For this variation of the ride from Nicasio to Valley Ford we will ride Middle Road to Valley Ford and return on Franklin School Road, thereby assuring that we have climbed all of the appropriate hills in the area. Lunch will be in Valley Ford.
We will start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready to ride. If you arrive after the meeting time, you can probably chase us down at the Cheese Factory.
Leader: Nick Umemoto (925) 335-3224
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Let's practice our drafting and climbing skills on this fun ride around the 3 Bears. We'll head out along Wildcat past Inspiration Point to San Pablo Dam Rd. The ride will continue with a clockwise loop around the 3 Bears and then back up Wildcat to return to Spruce and Grizzly. The front of the group may average 16-18mph around the 3 Bears loop, 62 - 70 minute loop time (from approximately mile 6 to 24.7 at the route below). If you'd like to contact the ride leader, please email. See below for the route.
Leader: Dean Lobovits (510) 701-6784 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: David Brown (510) 654-7806
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Meet at 5:50pm for 6:00pm rollout from North Berkeley BART. We will ride up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline to the Chabot Space and Science Center before heading back down Shepherd Canyon and back to NB BART.
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 653-1771
Leader: Melarie Johnson
Meet at 6:30 pm
Location: Jeff’s garage, 15000 Broadway Ter; Oakland
For the first time in 1937, you could ride the Tour De France with a derailleur equipped bicycle. Today, gear shifting is pretty popular on bicycles (just don’t tell the SF bike messengers!) With 30 or more speeds, shifting can be complex. We’ll go over how to test your bike for proper shifting, how to adjust it to perfection, and repair tips for when that no longer works. Brakes are powered by the same cable-system, so we’ll discuss maintenance and use of brakes too.
Secure bike parking available, but I’m way up a hill, and the sun will be down by the time we end. 6 cars can park in the driveway; more parking on Gwin Rd ½ block up Broadway Ter.
We’ll be sitting on comfy chairs in Jeff’s garage, so dress well if cold.
Leader: Arnim Polster (415) 271-3440 text
Meet at 7:45 am
Start Location: Cotati - Gravenstein Hwy Park-&-Ride (Westside)
From Cotati, meander towards Cazadero for a refreshment stop at around mile 37. Then, over King Ridge and down to Stewart's point for a 2nd refreshment stop (ca. mile 64). Then back to Cotati via Hwy 1/Valley Ford. 3rd, shorter stop in Valley Ford (ca. mile 109) before wrapping up.
The Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30969555
Please bring lights - I plan on finishing in daylight, but days are getting shorter, and it will take just a mechanical or 2 to put us at risk of finishing after dark. Also, please inspect your bike and tires and make sure all is in good working order. Some of the roads are in pretty poor condition - wide tires recommended.
Please RSVP, and let me know if you'd like a route sheet (if no requests for route sheets, I will probably forego printing any)
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Meet at 9:45 am
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
We'll decide where to go depending on weather and who shows up and what shape they're in.
Possibilities include: Two Bridges, Mt Diablo, Donald Drive, Castro Valley, Palomares (with Bart return - bring Clipper Card or $), and others.
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Start Location:
Two Rock Valley Presbyterian Church
Meet in the parking lot of the Two Rock Valley Presbyterian Church, west of Petaluma. We'll ride through Valley Ford, Freestone, Occidental and Monte Rio. Lunch in Duncans Mills. Then on to Jenner and up to the Russian River overlook. Return down Highway 1 to Valley Ford. A bit flatter than our usual rides.
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Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Let's practice our drafting and climbing skills on this fun ride around the 3 Bears. We'll head out along Wildcat past Inspiration Point to San Pablo Dam Rd. The ride will continue with a clockwise loop around the 3 Bears and then back up Wildcat to return to Spruce and Grizzly. The front of the group may average 16-18mph around the 3 Bears loop, 62 - 70 minute loop time (from approximately mile 6 to 24.7 at the route below). If you'd like to contact the ride leader, please email. See below for the route.
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: David Brown
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Leader: Rick Patterson
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Meet at 5:50pm for 6:00pm rollout from North Berkeley BART. We will ride up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline to the Chabot Space and Science Center before heading back down Shepherd Canyon and back to NB BART.
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San Leandro BART
Meet outside the pay area on the west side of the BART station. Leaders plan to be on trains scheduled to arrive at 9:10 and 9:16 from SF and El Cerrito, respectively. If you drive to the start, be at the station early enough to be at the station to meet the 9:10 train for sign in. We will ride up to 20 flat miles of paved or packed dirt trails and city streets. Shortcuts are possible. Bring binoculars and wear layers to stay comfortable during multiple stops. Bring snacks, lunch and water; we won't pass places to buy. Bicycle helmets required. We will cycle urban streets from BART stations to the Bay Trail and then proceed to bike and bird the shoreline to view returning shorebirds and the waterbirds that remained for breeding, as well as raptors and passerines. The Bay Trail south of Grant Ave is unpaved. If you are uncomfortable on hard-packed dirt, join us to Grant Ave (where you can retrace to San Leandro BART or escape to Bay Fair BART). We will plan to bird down to Winton Ave, or time permitting, all the way to the Hayward Interpretive Center. This birding ride is co-listed with Golden Gate Audubon Society with Cathy Bleier of GGAS co-leading. If you have questions, call or email Pat.
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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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Leader: Denise Kelly
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Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
This ride is a leisurely paced (12mph) social ride on flat terrain and is an out and back route. If you are new to group riding or haven't been on your bike in a while, this may be just the ride you are looking for. Join us on this ride through Danville and on up Camino Tassajara to Blackhawk Plaza and Draeger's Market for a patio lunch and then return the same way.
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Leader: Gary Hsueh
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Leader: Donna Ko
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Leader: Marlene Wong
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GPC Route:
Novice Ride #1: Alameda Creek Trail
Start Location:
Union City BART
New to biking, or haven't ridden for a while? Join us for the first ride in our annual Novice Ride Series! We will build up progressively each week on miles and hilliness.
Meet at the west side station entrance near the bike storage boxes. The ride will be easy paced and completely flat. We'll ride the Alameda Creek Trail to Coyote Hills and back. Finish with optional lunch in Union City - bring your own or $ to buy. No water on route; bring a water bottle and energy bar. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious contact a ride leader.
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Leader: Matthew McHugh
Leader: Nick Umemoto
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark and/or Nick for M; Matt for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS.
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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 will ride from Marinwood to Tomales for lunch via Nicasio, the Cheese Factory, Wilson Hill, and Chileno Valley. Then down the coast to Pt. Reyes Station to complete the loop.
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Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Let's practice our drafting and climbing skills on this fun ride around the 3 Bears. We'll head out along Wildcat past Inspiration Point to San Pablo Dam Rd. The ride will continue with a clockwise loop around the 3 Bears and then back up Wildcat to return to Spruce and Grizzly. The front of the group may average 16-18mph around the 3 Bears loop, 62 - 70 minute loop time (from approximately mile 6 to 24.7 at the route below). If you'd like to contact the ride leader, please email. See below for the route.
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: David Brown
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Leader: Rick Patterson
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Meet at 5:50pm for 6:00pm rollout from North Berkeley BART. We will ride up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline to the Chabot Space and Science Center before heading back down Shepherd Canyon and back to NB BART.
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:
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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GPC Route:
Tilden - Lafayette - Moraga
Start Location:
Tilden Park - Island Picnic Area
From Island Picnic Area in Tilden park, ride down Wildcat Canyon, over Papa Bear and Happy Valley, through Lafayette to lunch in Moraga. Return via Pinehurst, Skyline, Grizzly Peak and Wildcat. Leader returns home down Euclid, other riders go solo the last two miles on Wildcat.
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Leader: Gary Hsueh
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Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock
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Leader: Marlene Wong
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Novice Ride #2: Tour de Alameda (including Bay Farm Island)
Start Location:
Fruitvale BART
Meet near the bike racks. The ride will be easy paced and flat, with great bay views. Bring lunch or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious contact a ride leader.
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Leader: Matthew McHugh
Leader: Nick Umemoto
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark and/or Nick for M; Matt for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS.
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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:
Nicasio
The area around Point Reyes lighthouse is still closed for renovation, so we will look for cool weather on the other side of the peninsula at Chimney Rock. Starting in Nicasio we'll ride to San Geronimo and then Sir Francis Drake to Olema and Bear Valley. Pick up lunch in Inverness Park and carry it out to the Historic Point Reyes Lifeboat Station at Chimney Rock.
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Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Let's practice our drafting and climbing skills on this fun ride around the 3 Bears. We'll head out along Wildcat past Inspiration Point to San Pablo Dam Rd. The ride will continue with a clockwise loop around the 3 Bears and then back up Wildcat to return to Spruce and Grizzly. The front of the group may average 16-18mph around the 3 Bears loop, 62 - 70 minute loop time (from approximately mile 6 to 24.7 at the route below). If you'd like to contact the ride leader, please email. See below for the route.
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: David Brown
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Leader: Rick Patterson
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Meet at 5:50pm for 6:00pm rollout from North Berkeley BART. We will ride up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline to the Chabot Space and Science Center before heading back down Shepherd Canyon and back to NB BART.
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Leader: Melarie Johnson
Location: Jeff’s garage, 15000 Broadway Ter; Oakland
Since the invention of the inflatable bicycle tire 140 years ago (John Dunlop, Scotland), we cyclists have lived in fear of getting a flat. Conquer that fear! Jeff and Melarie will demonstrate several ways to quickly remedy a flat tire. You will get to fix one (or two) yourself! We’ll go through the various tools available and ways to keep your rubber-side always reliable. If you want, bring your own front wheel (not as messy as the rear), the tire-irons you use, and the pump you carry on your bike (if any).
Secure bike parking available, but I’m way up a hill, and the sun will be down by the time we end. 6 cars can park in the driveway; more parking on Gwin Rd ½ block up Broadway Ter. We’ll be sitting on comfy chairs in Jeff’s garage, so dress well if cold.
Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Start across the street from the Marinwood community center near the corner of Miller creek and Lucas Valley rd. Ride out Lucas Valley, Nicasio, Olema, Bear Valley, Sir Francis Drake to Pierce point to look for elk. Return via Pt Reyes Station. Lunch in Inverness park.
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GPC Route:
Orinda to Bear Claw Cafe
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Dean Lobovitz will be co-leading the ride. 510-527-4569.
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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Leader: Marlene Wong
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Leader: Karen Street
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Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock
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Novice Ride #3: Roundhill Loop
Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
BART track construction this weekend between Orinda and Walnut Creek stations; we are anticipating major delays. Allow extra time to get to Pleasant Hill BART and consider driving. We plan to leave at the advertised time. See this link for more info:
Meet at the East side entrance. We'll ride through Walnut Creek and down Danville Blvd, circling back through the neighborhoods of Danville, Alamo & Walnut Creek. Bring lunch or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious contact a ride leader.
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Leader: Matthew McHugh
Leader: Nick Umemoto
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark and/or Nick for M; Matt for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS.
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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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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Let's practice our drafting and climbing skills on this fun ride around the 3 Bears. We'll head out along Wildcat past Inspiration Point to San Pablo Dam Rd. The ride will continue with a clockwise loop around the 3 Bears and then back up Wildcat to return to Spruce and Grizzly. The front of the group may average 16-18mph around the 3 Bears loop, 62 - 70 minute loop time (from approximately mile 6 to 24.7 at the route below). If you'd like to contact the ride leader, please email. See below for the route.
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: David Brown
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Leader: Rick Patterson
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Meet at 5:50pm for 6:00pm rollout from North Berkeley BART. We will ride up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline to the Chabot Space and Science Center before heading back down Shepherd Canyon and back to NB BART.
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Leader: Melarie Johnson
Location: Jeff’s garage, 15000 Broadway Ter; Oakland
In 1885, John Starley invented the “Safety Bicycle.” Avoiding the “header” risk that plagued PennyFarthings, Starley’s bicycle required a chain to drive the wheel. And ever since, cyclists have had to know something about keeping that chain in working order.
Your chain has to be (relatively) clean, and well lubricated. We’ll discuss several ways to clean your chain, several ways to lubricate it, and when to replace your chain, turning the old one into jewelry. We’ll even show you how to wax a chain.
Secure bike parking available, but I’m way up a hill, and the sun will be down by the time we end. 6 cars can park in the driveway; more parking on Gwin Rd ½ block up Broadway Ter.
We’ll be sitting on comfy chairs in Jeff’s garage, so dress well if cold.
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Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
Let's experience the pleasure of climbing Mt Diablo early in the morning, watching the awakening of the little creatures who live in the Mountain. We will meet at Pleasant Hill BART at 7:36am, or at Heather Farm, at 7:50am (we'll meet at the parking lot, next to the restrooms). We may climb to the Junction, or Juniper ... but whatever the case may be we'll regroup for lunch in Walnut Creek. Bring water, snacks, light clothes for the climb, and warmer clothes for the potential cooler weather on our way back.
Any ??? please call Estella, 510.725.8405
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Start Location:
Daly City BART
Tell me by August 14 if you want to go. After that, you can still go, let me know, but you are responsible for hostel reservations.
August 24—3L44+ Daly City BART to Pigeon Point Hostel
August 25—2L30 to Santa Cruz hostel, and hanging around
August 26—2L53 to Monterey hostel
August 27—1L15-20 along 17 Mile Drive, visiting Monterey and return to Bay Area
We'll stay at Pigeon Point, Santa Cruz, and Monterey hostels. Reservations work better earlier rather than later. Let me know of your interest ASAP so I can change reservations. We may tweak departure time according to needs, and BART schedules.
We’ll enjoy the coast (day 3 is inland), and stop for pictures, not set speed records.
The first day is the most difficult. You can cut miles and hills off by taking the bus to Montara hostel, or Half Moon Bay.
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Leader: Jessica Jensen
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Start Location:
Petaluma - Walnut Park
This long-time Grizzly Peak classic ride goes through Valley Ford, Occidental, Rio Nido, along Bohemian Highway and through Guernville to lunch at the Korbel Champaine Cellars. Return is through Forestville and Bloomfield, with a few hills to liven things up. Please note that the GPS version of the route (which I didn't create) differs slightly from the route that I follow. Cue sheets will be available.
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Leader: Kenneth Karda
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Leader: Donna Ko
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Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock
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Novice Ride #4: Lamorinda
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
The ride will be easy paced and cover some gentle hills. We will ride from downtown Orinda to downtown Lafayette to downtown Moraga and return, using the St. Stephens bike trail, the Lafayette-Moraga bike trail, and also regular roads. Finish at Orinda Theatre Square for optional lunch -- bring your own or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious contact a ride leader.
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Leader: Matthew McHugh
Leader: Nick Umemoto
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark and/or Nick for M; Matt for B). Either group will give you a sustained hard workout and will help develop your skills in climbing, descending, drafting, pacelining, positioning, and sprinting. Please read ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. RAIN CANCELS.
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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:
Nicasio
For this variation of the ride from Nicasio to Valley Ford we will ride Middle Road to Valley Ford and return on Franklin School Road, thereby assuring that we have climbed all of the appropriate hills in the area. Lunch will be in Valley Ford.
We will start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready to ride. If you arrive after the meeting time, you can probably chase us down at the Cheese Factory.
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Let's practice our drafting and climbing skills on this fun ride around the 3 Bears. We'll head out along Wildcat past Inspiration Point to San Pablo Dam Rd. The ride will continue with a clockwise loop around the 3 Bears and then back up Wildcat to return to Spruce and Grizzly. The front of the group may average 16-18mph around the 3 Bears loop, 62 - 70 minute loop time (from approximately mile 6 to 24.7 at the route below). If you'd like to contact the ride leader, please email. See below for the route.
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: David Brown
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Leader: Rick Patterson
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Meet at 5:50pm for 6:00pm rollout from North Berkeley BART. We will ride up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline to the Chabot Space and Science Center before heading back down Shepherd Canyon and back to NB BART.
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Leader: Melarie Johnson
Location: Jeff’s garage, 15000 Broadway Ter; Oakland
For the first time in 1937, you could ride the Tour De France with a derailleur equipped bicycle. Today, gear shifting is pretty popular on bicycles (just don’t tell the SF bike messengers!) With 30 or more speeds, shifting can be complex. We’ll go over how to test your bike for proper shifting, how to adjust it to perfection, and repair tips for when that no longer works. Brakes are powered by the same cable-system, so we’ll discuss maintenance and use of brakes too.
Secure bike parking available, but I’m way up a hill, and the sun will be down by the time we end. 6 cars can park in the driveway; more parking on Gwin Rd ½ block up Broadway Ter.
We’ll be sitting on comfy chairs in Jeff’s garage, so dress well if cold.
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Start Location:
Cotati - Gravenstein Hwy Park-&-Ride (Westside)
From Cotati, meander towards Cazadero for a refreshment stop at around mile 37. Then, over King Ridge and down to Stewart's point for a 2nd refreshment stop (ca. mile 64). Then back to Cotati via Hwy 1/Valley Ford. 3rd, shorter stop in Valley Ford (ca. mile 109) before wrapping up.
The Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30969555
Please bring lights - I plan on finishing in daylight, but days are getting shorter, and it will take just a mechanical or 2 to put us at risk of finishing after dark. Also, please inspect your bike and tires and make sure all is in good working order. Some of the roads are in pretty poor condition - wide tires recommended.
Please RSVP, and let me know if you'd like a route sheet (if no requests for route sheets, I will probably forego printing any)
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
We'll decide where to go depending on weather and who shows up and what shape they're in.
Possibilities include: Two Bridges, Mt Diablo, Donald Drive, Castro Valley, Palomares (with Bart return - bring Clipper Card or $), and others.
| August 2019 Ride Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Weekend | Total |
| 27 | 16 | 43 |