Ride Schedule for September 2018
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: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Meet at 8:00 am
Start Location: Pleasanton - Neal & Railroad Ave
NOTE: Bad air quality (wildfire smoke) may cancel this ride. Air quality now looks good, but it has been unpredictable this season, so check back Saturday evening after 8:00pm.
Out and back from Pleasanton to San Antonio Junction and the summit of Mt Hamilton. Optional pickup point in south Livermore (shortens the route to 95mi) -- if you want this please RSVP and I'll send you details.
Meet at Neal and Railroad Ave in Pleasanton between First and Main Streets. Best access is to take I-680 to the Bernal Ave exit. Meet, ready to ride, at 8:00am for a prompt 8:10 departure. First-rate public restrooms are available in the park 1 block south of the meeting place. Please arrive sufficiently early if you might need to use the restrooms.
This should not be your first self-supported century. Very few facilities are available. I will assume that people doing this ride are already familiar with conditions -- let me know if not.
Route is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28490645
Leader: Jessica Jensen (510) 508-6389 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: Helen Putnam Park, Petaluma
This ride follows much of the northern loop of the Holstein 100 century. Cue text here: https://www.grizz.org/cue_sheets/H100K.txt
Please note that this will be my first time riding this route - although I'm pretty familiar with most of these roads, and I'm great at following cue sheets! The cue sheet has us start at a somewhat random intersection so I've changed the start to the park, which is only a mile away from said intersection. It does cost money for the day ($7) but it's safe and there are bathrooms! The route has a few food stops built in, so please bring $ for food (I believe the Freestone Bakery is cash-only), and/or your own fuel for the day!
Leader: John Buenfil (925) 408-2360 text
Leader: James Scott (510) 847-3948 text
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Leader: Karen Street (510) 356-7081
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Novice Ride #5: Franklin Canyon & Carquinez Shoreline
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Meet 10:00 am at east side of Pleasant Hill BART. Ride through Pleasant Hill and out Franklin Canyon with longer but gentle hills. A fabulous descent into Crockett, followed by great views of Carquinez Strait from a multi-use path on the return. One spot is frequently foggy/cold, so carry an extra layer (jacket). Bring lunch or $ to buy.
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Leader: Adele Madelo (510) 773-0693 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:20 am start
GPC Route: Lunch at Blackhawk Plaza
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
This is a good way to meet others in the club and for new riders to join in. No pressure to complete a long hilly ride. We'll keep this ride super friendly and on pace. Tandem and city bike friendly. Bring food or $ to buy and eat at the fabulous Draeger's Market or other great food spots in or around Blackhawk Plaza. All are welcome and anyone can join this ride. RSVP requested but not required to ride. Route Map and cue sheet at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4189771. Check out Social Biker Group on Facebook, Join free.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Matthew McHugh
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 Matt). 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 9:00 am
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Leader: Dean Lobovits (510) 701-6784 text
Leader: David Brown (510) 654-7806
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with re-groups for strong TM riders. *Please note the earlier start time* We’ll ride up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, to the Chabot Observatory sign. We will return via Skyline to Shepherd Canyon, a fast descent down to Mountain Blvd, then back through Temescal to NB Bart. We advise bringing front and rear lights as the sunset will be at 7:30 and earlier through September.
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: Brian Aldrich (510) 693-0603 text
Leader: James Scott (510) 847-3948 text
Leader: John Buenfil (925) 408-2360 text
Leader: Janet Noble (510) 205-9004 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Novice Ride #6: Central Marin Redwoods and Pastries
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
There are actually TWO options for this ride. One is 24 miles, one is 44 miles.
Tour the redwoods of central Marin county through Nicasio and have lunch at the Bovine Bakery on Highway 1. Return through Olema back to Nicasio and Lucas Valley. The 24-mile ride joins the 44 mile ride in Nicasio and loops back to Nicasio. There are hills, but we will ride them gently. Bring lunch or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious contact a ride leader.
— For the 44 mile ride, meet 10:00 a.m. across from the Marinwood Community Center: exit Hwy 101 at the Lucas Valley exit just north of San Rafael and head West on Lucas Valley Road. Make a right turn at Miller Creek Rd. and park on the street across from the community center.
— For the 24 mile ride, meet at 11:00 a.m. in Nicasio for an 11:15 departure. From Hwy 101, take the Lucas Valley Rd/Smith Ranch Rd Exit. Go 10 miles west to Nicasio Valley Road. Turn right and go 0.3 mile to a parking area with convenience store. You will pass the 44-mile bicycle riders on Lucas Valley, so please take extra care.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Matthew McHugh
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 Matt). 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.
Meet at 9:00 am
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
Leader: Walt Thomas (925) 234-1773 text
Meet at 9:00 am
Start Location: Fremont - Visitor Center, Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge
Walt is turning 87! He continues to inspire us and will make his annual birthday trek up "Nike Hill". The climb is optional for everyone else. This year we will keep the celebration simple.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28516017
Meet at the large parking lot (left at the stop sign on Marshlands at the top of the hill, don't descend to the Dumbarton Bridge) above the Don Edward Visitor Center (restrooms) for helmet ribbons and lots of pictures. Then we will head to Coyote Hills to get the hard part done early as per Walt's request before taking the Alameda Creek trail to Isherwood, then the streets into Niles with a few regroups along the way. We will grab some ice cream, coffee and snacks at various locations and regroup at the Niles Plaza to relax and enjoy the day. There two choices for ice cream (a micro-creamery and a more traditional shop), a pour-over coffee shop and a taco truck. With so many sweets available we will forgo cake (no worries, he will have one at the Tour de Fuzz potluck).
https://www.yelp.com/biz/devout-coffee-fremont pour-over coffee and desserts
https://www.naturesandsoul.com micro-creamery and food
https://www.yelp.com/biz/niles-ice-cream-sweets-and-eats-fremont-2 traditional ice cream and desserts
https://www.yelp.com/biz/tacos-negris-fremont taco truck
We sure hope you can come celebrate with Walt!
Extreme temperatures, construction or the whim of the ride leader may modify the route. Rain cancels, check https://ffbc.groups.io/g/info/topics, email or text Lori Sommer lorimsommer@gmail.com 510-693-8624
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Leader: Dean Lobovits (510) 701-6784 text
Leader: David Brown (510) 654-7806
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with re-groups for strong TM riders. *Please note the earlier start time* We’ll ride up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, to the Chabot Observatory sign. We will return via Skyline to Shepherd Canyon, a fast descent down to Mountain Blvd, then back through Temescal to NB Bart. We advise bringing front and rear lights as the sunset will be at 7:30 and earlier through September.
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Leader: Gary Hsueh (510) 334-1976 text
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
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: Thomas Dunscombe (510) 385-5859 text
Meet at 8:45 am for a 8:55 am start
Start Location: SF Market St and Ferry Bldg
Billy Goats are the most challenging hill climbs of SF Bay Area. The most comprensive listing of Billy Goats I've seen is on the Almaden Cycling Touring Club (ACTC) website at https://actc.org/routes/bg/index.php#local?region=all.
A GPC Billy Goat Ride will be a friendly yet challenging and scenic ride with approximately 1K of climbing per 10 miles (more or less). Ride length will be 60 to 80 miles so we can get going and get back in a reasonable amount of time with 1 or 2 efficient stop times to rest & refuel. There will be regroups along the way to keep us togeather. I often start or end these rides near BART to access more remote Billy Goats. This is the first but I'll attempt to organize a monthly ride or post it a week or two in advance.
This month we'll start close to home. Meet Downtown SF at the front of the Ferry building for a ride up and around Mt Tam and back. Its about 66 miles with 5600ft of climbing. 1st stop will be in Fairfax to prepare for the Billy Goats ahead (Fairfax/Bolinas Road and Ridgecrest) with a 2nd stop at the Summit of Mt Tam to enjoy the spectacular view while we refuel for the ride home. Feel free to email me at tdunscom@ix.netcom.com to let me know you're coming or have any questions. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15830655.
Leader: John Buenfil (925) 408-2360 text
Leader: Karen Street (510) 356-7081
Leader: Maria Teresa Garcia De La Noceda (510) 725-8405
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Start Location: Fruitvale BART
Meet by the bike racks under Fruitvale BART Station.
Join us in a loop that passes through the Naval Air Station and takes in the USS Hornet. We follow a bike trail along the Bay, stop for lunch (bring yours or money to buy—there are a number of options, including sushi), and return over a bike bridge. This is the same route as Novice Ride Two. Co-listed with the Sierra Club—come to meet new riders.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Matthew McHugh
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Reminder: the evenings are growing short. Please bring lights.
This is the penultimate Tuesday evening ride of the season.
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark and Matt). 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 9:00 am
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Leader: Dean Lobovits (510) 701-6784 text
Leader: David Brown (510) 654-7806
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with re-groups for strong TM riders. *Please note the earlier start time* We’ll ride up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, to the Chabot Observatory sign. We will return via Skyline to Shepherd Canyon, a fast descent down to Mountain Blvd, then back through Temescal to NB Bart. We advise bringing front and rear lights as the sunset will be at 7:30 and earlier through September.
Leader: Randy Glover (970) 485-1914
Leader: Lucy Glover
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
We will ride to the Emeryville marina, then North on the Bay Trail for a clockwise loop through 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: James Scott (510) 847-3948 text
Leader: Alison Kuehner (510) 219-3929 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: Petaluma - Walnut Park
This long-time Grizzly Peak classic ride goes through Valley Ford, Occidental, along the Bohemian Highway to Monte Rio, and through Guernville to lunch at the Korbel Champagne Cellars. Return is through Forestville and Bloomfield, with a few hills to liven things up. This is a fairly hilly ride, but with almost all of the climbing in about 20 miles after lunch. There will be two options: a T-paced ride (led by Jim Scott) and a TM ride (led by Alison Kuehner). All are welcome and we will work to accommodate the pace of whoever shows up to ride.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 852-9663
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:45 am start
Start Location: West Dublin Pleasanton BART
It's another pHilly ride. Meet outside the parking lot on the South side of the freeway. We warm up on Foothill to Sunol. Face down the traffic on Niles Canyon before the first real climb of the day. If you don't know Palomares, it's a classic California rural road. with very litle traffic. Lunch break in Castro Valley (optional bailout to BART). Or take on hill 2 - a steady climb up Redwood Road. We'll top off the climbing with the bump on Pinehurst South, and the leg killing top 2/3 mile on Pinehurst to get to Skyline. Finish with a descent on Tunnel Road to Peet's on Domingo. Route (subject to alteration if needed): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/862026
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Matthew McHugh
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Reminder: the evenings are growing shorter. Please bring lights.
This is the final Tuesday evening ride of the season.
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark and Matt). 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 9:00 am
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Leader: Dean Lobovits (510) 701-6784 text
Leader: David Brown (510) 654-7806
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with re-groups for strong TM riders. *Please note the earlier start time* We’ll ride up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, to the Chabot Observatory sign. We will return via Skyline to Shepherd Canyon, a fast descent down to Mountain Blvd, then back through Temescal to NB Bart. We advise bringing front and rear lights as the sunset will be at 7:30 and earlier through September.
Leader: Karen Street (510) 356-7081
Meet at 9:00 am
Start Location: Daly City BART
First day: Daly City BART to Pescadero Hostel, including Devil's Slide and lunch in Half Moon Bay. 3L49
Second day: Santa Cruz after detouring to Butano State Park to commune with redwoods. 2L42
Tentative departure time is 9 AM, but those who are going will discuss the matter some. Hostel is $35, hot tub with a spectacular view is $8 extra.
Our plan is to return by bus and bus and BART, or bus and Amtrak, but some may want to cycle back the way we came or via San Jose.
Possibility of rain may cancel. I'll need to make reservations for the hostel, so let me know by September 25, although earlier is better.
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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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Start Location:
Pleasanton - Neal & Railroad Ave
NOTE: Bad air quality (wildfire smoke) may cancel this ride. Air quality now looks good, but it has been unpredictable this season, so check back Saturday evening after 8:00pm.
Out and back from Pleasanton to San Antonio Junction and the summit of Mt Hamilton. Optional pickup point in south Livermore (shortens the route to 95mi) -- if you want this please RSVP and I'll send you details.
Meet at Neal and Railroad Ave in Pleasanton between First and Main Streets. Best access is to take I-680 to the Bernal Ave exit. Meet, ready to ride, at 8:00am for a prompt 8:10 departure. First-rate public restrooms are available in the park 1 block south of the meeting place. Please arrive sufficiently early if you might need to use the restrooms.
This should not be your first self-supported century. Very few facilities are available. I will assume that people doing this ride are already familiar with conditions -- let me know if not.
Route is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28490645
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Start Location:
Helen Putnam Park, Petaluma
This ride follows much of the northern loop of the Holstein 100 century. Cue text here: https://www.grizz.org/cue_sheets/H100K.txt
Please note that this will be my first time riding this route - although I'm pretty familiar with most of these roads, and I'm great at following cue sheets! The cue sheet has us start at a somewhat random intersection so I've changed the start to the park, which is only a mile away from said intersection. It does cost money for the day ($7) but it's safe and there are bathrooms! The route has a few food stops built in, so please bring $ for food (I believe the Freestone Bakery is cash-only), and/or your own fuel for the day!
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Leader: James Scott
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Leader: Phil Morton
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Leader: Karen Street
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Novice Ride #5: Franklin Canyon & Carquinez Shoreline
Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
Meet 10:00 am at east side of Pleasant Hill BART. Ride through Pleasant Hill and out Franklin Canyon with longer but gentle hills. A fabulous descent into Crockett, followed by great views of Carquinez Strait from a multi-use path on the return. One spot is frequently foggy/cold, so carry an extra layer (jacket). Bring lunch or $ to buy.
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Leader: Adele Madelo
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Lunch at Blackhawk Plaza
Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
This is a good way to meet others in the club and for new riders to join in. No pressure to complete a long hilly ride. We'll keep this ride super friendly and on pace. Tandem and city bike friendly. Bring food or $ to buy and eat at the fabulous Draeger's Market or other great food spots in or around Blackhawk Plaza. All are welcome and anyone can join this ride. RSVP requested but not required to ride. Route Map and cue sheet at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4189771. Check out Social Biker Group on Facebook, Join free.
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Leader: Matthew McHugh
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 Matt). 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.
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
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Leader: Dean Lobovits
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Leader: David Brown
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with re-groups for strong TM riders. *Please note the earlier start time* We’ll ride up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, to the Chabot Observatory sign. We will return via Skyline to Shepherd Canyon, a fast descent down to Mountain Blvd, then back through Temescal to NB Bart. We advise bringing front and rear lights as the sunset will be at 7:30 and earlier through September.
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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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Leader: James Scott
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Leader: John Buenfil
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Leader: Janet Noble
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Novice Ride #6: Central Marin Redwoods and Pastries
Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
There are actually TWO options for this ride. One is 24 miles, one is 44 miles.
Tour the redwoods of central Marin county through Nicasio and have lunch at the Bovine Bakery on Highway 1. Return through Olema back to Nicasio and Lucas Valley. The 24-mile ride joins the 44 mile ride in Nicasio and loops back to Nicasio. There are hills, but we will ride them gently. Bring lunch or $ to buy. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious contact a ride leader.
— For the 44 mile ride, meet 10:00 a.m. across from the Marinwood Community Center: exit Hwy 101 at the Lucas Valley exit just north of San Rafael and head West on Lucas Valley Road. Make a right turn at Miller Creek Rd. and park on the street across from the community center.
— For the 24 mile ride, meet at 11:00 a.m. in Nicasio for an 11:15 departure. From Hwy 101, take the Lucas Valley Rd/Smith Ranch Rd Exit. Go 10 miles west to Nicasio Valley Road. Turn right and go 0.3 mile to a parking area with convenience store. You will pass the 44-mile bicycle riders on Lucas Valley, so please take extra care.
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Leader: Matthew McHugh
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 Matt). 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.
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
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Start Location:
Fremont - Visitor Center, Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge
Walt is turning 87! He continues to inspire us and will make his annual birthday trek up "Nike Hill". The climb is optional for everyone else. This year we will keep the celebration simple.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28516017
Meet at the large parking lot (left at the stop sign on Marshlands at the top of the hill, don't descend to the Dumbarton Bridge) above the Don Edward Visitor Center (restrooms) for helmet ribbons and lots of pictures. Then we will head to Coyote Hills to get the hard part done early as per Walt's request before taking the Alameda Creek trail to Isherwood, then the streets into Niles with a few regroups along the way. We will grab some ice cream, coffee and snacks at various locations and regroup at the Niles Plaza to relax and enjoy the day. There two choices for ice cream (a micro-creamery and a more traditional shop), a pour-over coffee shop and a taco truck. With so many sweets available we will forgo cake (no worries, he will have one at the Tour de Fuzz potluck).
https://www.yelp.com/biz/devout-coffee-fremont pour-over coffee and desserts
https://www.naturesandsoul.com micro-creamery and food
https://www.yelp.com/biz/niles-ice-cream-sweets-and-eats-fremont-2 traditional ice cream and desserts
https://www.yelp.com/biz/tacos-negris-fremont taco truck
We sure hope you can come celebrate with Walt!
Extreme temperatures, construction or the whim of the ride leader may modify the route. Rain cancels, check https://ffbc.groups.io/g/info/topics, email or text Lori Sommer lorimsommer@gmail.com 510-693-8624
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Leader: Dean Lobovits
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Leader: David Brown
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with re-groups for strong TM riders. *Please note the earlier start time* We’ll ride up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, to the Chabot Observatory sign. We will return via Skyline to Shepherd Canyon, a fast descent down to Mountain Blvd, then back through Temescal to NB Bart. We advise bringing front and rear lights as the sunset will be at 7:30 and earlier through September.
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Leader: Gary Hsueh
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GPC Route:
Orinda to Bear Claw Cafe
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
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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Start Location:
SF Market St and Ferry Bldg
Billy Goats are the most challenging hill climbs of SF Bay Area. The most comprensive listing of Billy Goats I've seen is on the Almaden Cycling Touring Club (ACTC) website at https://actc.org/routes/bg/index.php#local?region=all.
A GPC Billy Goat Ride will be a friendly yet challenging and scenic ride with approximately 1K of climbing per 10 miles (more or less). Ride length will be 60 to 80 miles so we can get going and get back in a reasonable amount of time with 1 or 2 efficient stop times to rest & refuel. There will be regroups along the way to keep us togeather. I often start or end these rides near BART to access more remote Billy Goats. This is the first but I'll attempt to organize a monthly ride or post it a week or two in advance.
This month we'll start close to home. Meet Downtown SF at the front of the Ferry building for a ride up and around Mt Tam and back. Its about 66 miles with 5600ft of climbing. 1st stop will be in Fairfax to prepare for the Billy Goats ahead (Fairfax/Bolinas Road and Ridgecrest) with a 2nd stop at the Summit of Mt Tam to enjoy the spectacular view while we refuel for the ride home. Feel free to email me at tdunscom@ix.netcom.com to let me know you're coming or have any questions. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15830655.
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Leader: Karen Street
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Leader: Maria Teresa Garcia De La Noceda
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Start Location:
Fruitvale BART
Meet by the bike racks under Fruitvale BART Station.
Join us in a loop that passes through the Naval Air Station and takes in the USS Hornet. We follow a bike trail along the Bay, stop for lunch (bring yours or money to buy—there are a number of options, including sushi), and return over a bike bridge. This is the same route as Novice Ride Two. Co-listed with the Sierra Club—come to meet new riders.
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Leader: Matthew McHugh
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Reminder: the evenings are growing short. Please bring lights.
This is the penultimate Tuesday evening ride of the season.
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark and Matt). 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.
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
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Leader: Dean Lobovits
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Leader: David Brown
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with re-groups for strong TM riders. *Please note the earlier start time* We’ll ride up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, to the Chabot Observatory sign. We will return via Skyline to Shepherd Canyon, a fast descent down to Mountain Blvd, then back through Temescal to NB Bart. We advise bringing front and rear lights as the sunset will be at 7:30 and earlier through September.
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Leader: Lucy Glover
We will ride to the Emeryville marina, then North on the Bay Trail for a clockwise loop through 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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Leader: Alison Kuehner
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Start Location:
Petaluma - Walnut Park
This long-time Grizzly Peak classic ride goes through Valley Ford, Occidental, along the Bohemian Highway to Monte Rio, and through Guernville to lunch at the Korbel Champagne Cellars. Return is through Forestville and Bloomfield, with a few hills to liven things up. This is a fairly hilly ride, but with almost all of the climbing in about 20 miles after lunch. There will be two options: a T-paced ride (led by Jim Scott) and a TM ride (led by Alison Kuehner). All are welcome and we will work to accommodate the pace of whoever shows up to ride.
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Start Location:
West Dublin Pleasanton BART
It's another pHilly ride. Meet outside the parking lot on the South side of the freeway. We warm up on Foothill to Sunol. Face down the traffic on Niles Canyon before the first real climb of the day. If you don't know Palomares, it's a classic California rural road. with very litle traffic. Lunch break in Castro Valley (optional bailout to BART). Or take on hill 2 - a steady climb up Redwood Road. We'll top off the climbing with the bump on Pinehurst South, and the leg killing top 2/3 mile on Pinehurst to get to Skyline. Finish with a descent on Tunnel Road to Peet's on Domingo. Route (subject to alteration if needed): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/862026
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Leader: Matthew McHugh
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Reminder: the evenings are growing shorter. Please bring lights.
This is the final Tuesday evening ride of the season.
Friendly but hilly workout & skills ride. We have two pace groups — M and B — each usually with its own leader (Mark and Matt). 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.
This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. For this week's leader and route see our online calendar. The ride is usually posted in the calendar by Monday evening. Weather cancellations will also be updated on the calendar. If you don't have web access you can call Mark Nienberg at (510) 812-9312 for the information.
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Leader: Dean Lobovits
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Leader: David Brown
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
A fast, friendly ride with re-groups for strong TM riders. *Please note the earlier start time* We’ll ride up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, to the Chabot Observatory sign. We will return via Skyline to Shepherd Canyon, a fast descent down to Mountain Blvd, then back through Temescal to NB Bart. We advise bringing front and rear lights as the sunset will be at 7:30 and earlier through September.
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Start Location:
Daly City BART
First day: Daly City BART to Pescadero Hostel, including Devil's Slide and lunch in Half Moon Bay. 3L49
Second day: Santa Cruz after detouring to Butano State Park to commune with redwoods. 2L42
Tentative departure time is 9 AM, but those who are going will discuss the matter some. Hostel is $35, hot tub with a spectacular view is $8 extra.
Our plan is to return by bus and bus and BART, or bus and Amtrak, but some may want to cycle back the way we came or via San Jose.
Possibility of rain may cancel. I'll need to make reservations for the hostel, so let me know by September 25, although earlier is better.
| September 2018 Ride Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Weekend | Total |
| 18 | 13 | 31 |