Ride Schedule for October 2017
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Leader: Steve Foster (925) 256-9452
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:20 am start
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 the 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: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
PoE starts at 8:30AM at the firehouse (Skyline at Colton, Oakland) and goes to the Claw of the Bear, then returns. Route: Skyline, Grizzly, Wildcat, SPDR, Castro Ranch, Pinole Valley.
The PoE (Peloton of Elders) ride now changes start location and route weekly. M-pace but depending on demand there may also be a TM option. Check the online ride calendar Monday evening for the week's start location, route and rain updates. Despite the name, cyclists of all ages are welcome. Email leader with name, mobile, emergency #, and bike make/color in advance. This speeds up the signin process.
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: Doug Smith (510) 915-5437 text
Meet at 12:15 pm for a 12:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
A short hilly TM paced ride from North Berkeley BART up side routes past Indian Rock Park, to the Reservoir, Wildcat Canyon to Golf course road, Grizzly Peak with various optional return routes back to the start
Possible pickup stop on the UC campus at 12:45 pm RSVP ride leader.
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
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
This ride goes up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to BART. Sun will be setting at 6:45. We will be riding in the dark, must BRING FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS. We will all ride at a ‘social’ T pace from BART till the steep part of Spruce. Regroups at the top of Spruce, Grizzly at South Park, the top of Shepherd Canyon and again at the bottom before the trip back to BART.
Leader: Arleen Sakamoto
Leader: Kenneth Karda (510) 530-8389
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Let's get those tandem machines dusted off & rolling.
We will ride via Martinez, Benicia bridge, counter clockwise around Lake Herman, back to Benicia for a snack / lunch stop. Cyclists on single bikes are welcome.
Leader: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
Ride cancelled. Too much smoke in the air.
The PoE (Peloton of Elders) ride now changes start location and route weekly. M-pace but depending on demand there may also be a TM option. Check the online ride calendar Monday evening for the week's start location, route and rain updates. Despite the name, cyclists of all ages are welcome. Email leader with name, mobile, emergency #, and bike make/color in advance. This speeds up the signin process.
Leader: Nick Umemoto (925) 335-3224
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Out and back to the top of Papa Bear. We'll head out on Wildcat Canyon Road, cross San Pablo Dam and climb Bear Creek Road to the top of Papa Bear. Please bring lights for this Tuesday evening ride as we may get back after sunset. Please set your rear tail light to steady and not blinking. 20% chance of rain on weather.gov cancels ride. Regroup at Inspiration Point, Inspiration Point and top of Papa Bear. The ride may continue on Halloween and into November if there's enough interest. To contact me, please email.
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: Doug Smith (510) 915-5437 text
Meet at 12:15 pm for a 12:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
A short hilly TM paced ride from North Berkeley BART up side routes past Indian Rock Park, to the Reservoir, Wildcat Canyon to Golf course road, Grizzly Peak with various optional return routes back to the start
Possible pickup stop on the UC campus at 12:45 pm RSVP ride leader.
Meet at 6:30 pm
Join us for a delicious pot luck dinner and program before the club's monthly business meeting.
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
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED DUE TO UNHEALTHY AIR QUALITY INDEX.
This ride goes up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to BART. Sun will be setting at 6:35. We will be riding in the dark, must BRING FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS. We will all ride at a ‘social’ T pace from BART till the steep part of Spruce. Regroups at the top of Spruce, Grizzly at South Park, the top of Shepherd Canyon and again at the bottom before the trip back to 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
CANCELLED due to very poor air quality.
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 an option to bypass the tunnel.
Leader: Bill Bagnell (510) 504-5401 text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
There are two options - we'll decide at the start which one we are doing or, alternatively, we may split into two groups, one doing each route. Start point is the usual firehouse on Skyline at Colton in Oakland.
Option one: Firehouse to Sunol, 76 miles, 4,600 feet. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26215333 Short stop in Sunol, coffee at Danville Peet's.
Option two: Firehouse to Dublin, 60 miles, 3,600 feet. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26215450 Coffee at Danville Peet's.
As usual RSVP if you are joining us, not necessary if you are not.
The PoE (Peloton of Elders) ride now changes start location and route weekly. M-pace but depending on demand there may also be a TM option. Check the online ride calendar Monday evening for the week's start location, route and rain updates. Despite the name, cyclists of all ages are welcome. Email leader with name, mobile, emergency #, and bike make/color in advance. This speeds up the signin process.
Leader: Nick Umemoto (925) 335-3224
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Out and back to the top of Papa Bear. We'll head out on Wildcat Canyon Road, cross San Pablo Dam and climb Bear Creek Road to the top of Papa Bear. Please bring lights for this Tuesday evening ride as we may get back after sunset. Please set your rear tail light to steady and not blinking. 20% chance of rain on weather.gov cancels ride. Regroup at Inspiration Point, Inspiration Point and top of Papa Bear. The ride may continue on Halloween and into November if there's enough interest. To contact me, please email.
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: Doug Smith (510) 915-5437 text
Meet at 12:15 pm for a 12:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
A short hilly TM paced ride from North Berkeley BART up side routes past Indian Rock Park, to the Reservoir, Wildcat Canyon to Golf course road, Grizzly Peak with various optional return routes back to the start
Possible pickup stop on the UC campus at 12:45 pm RSVP ride leader.
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: Lucy Glover (970) 485-1914 text
Leader: Randy Glover (970) 485-1914
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: Rockridge BART
This is a no drop social ride for experienced riders with a designated sweep. Meet at Rockridge BART at 9:15 for a 9:30 start. We’ll pick up additional riders at the North Berkeley BART promptly at 10:00am. We'll keep this ride super friendly for a 28.5 mile ride with approximately 1500 feet of climbing. We ride on the Ohlone Greenway through Berkeley, Albany and El Cerrito before joining the I-80 trail to El Sobrante. Continue riding through El Sobrante to Orinda on San Pablo Dam, then St. Stephens Trail to luinch in Lafayette. Rest stop at Starbucks in El Sobrante. Lunch in Lafayette at Rustic Tavern unless temps are high, then lunch at Geppetto’s in Orinda. RSVP requested for lunch but not required for ride only. Take Lafayette or Orinda BART back to start. Route Maps available and cue sheets available at ride. GPS route is at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24015599.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Meet at 7:30 am for a 7:40 am start Rain Date: Sun Oct 22
Start Location: Pleasanton - Neal & Railroad Ave
With over 4000' of climbing from its base and its panoramic views of the south bay and its hinterlands and hidden valleys, the Mt Hamilton loop is one of the best rides in the Bay Area.
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 7:30am for a prompt 7:40 departure. First-rate public restrooms are available in the park 1 block south of the meeting place.
We ride a counterclockwise loop: up the front side (San Jose side) of the mountain and down the backside. We return via Mines Rd and the "back way" through the Livermore Valley.
Calaveras Rd, which is part of our normal Mt Hamilton loop, is closed. In its place, we will ride a flatlands route through Fremont, Milpitas, and eastern San Jose. After the suburban flatlands, it is nearly all backcountry. Tentative route is here: ridewithgps.com/routes/25513315 but that it is not final until the day before the ride, so don't download it until then.
We will stop for food but the pickings are slim: a market in San Jose; the observatory at Mt Hamilton summit (mile 50; vending machine sodas and snacks, water); and the Junction Cafe (mile 68). Other than those, no supplies are available on the route, and the Junction Cafe is sometimes rather slow, so come prepared. It's best to bring a sandwich (or similar) for lunch plus your usual energy bars (or similar).
This is a wonderful route but it should not be your first century. Once you start climbing Mt Hamilton, there are no shortcuts. Sunset is 6:20 pm, so bring lights in case of later-than-expected return. Carpooling is encouraged. Rain or 20% chance will likely postpone to Sunday. If weather is doubtful, contact ride leader by 9:00 pm the night before — don't assume anything.
Leader: Jim O'Melia (925) 262-3882
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (415) 935-3113
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Ride out to Pinole, along San Pablo Dam Road and Pinole Valley Road. Our goal is to get some riders who may cringe at riding the hilly 'bears route'; but who would like to do about 30 miles to maybe get back into riding again. Planned destination is the Bear Claw Cafe, a quaint, old-timey family bakery in downtown Pinole, with a visual historical treat in the alcove next to the building. Faster riders are welcome, too...just save me a Bear Claw! Bring a friend. Optional lunch at Orinda Square (Petra's Greek Cafe, Europa Hof-Brau, Nation's burgers, Subway, Peet's and Starbucks). https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14580950 Check out Social Biker Group on Facebook. Join free.
Leader: Steve Tracy (510) 881-6042 text
Meet at 9:50 am
GPC Route: Half Moon Bay - Gazos Creek - Tunitas Creek Variations
Start Location: Half Moon Bay - Fire Station
Help celebrate my Birthday! Roll at 10:00 starting with wonderfully scenic 20-mile roll down Hwy 1 for coastal views and a short visit to Pigeon Point Lighthouse grounds, then south to Gazos Creek Road. East and North on Gazos Creek/Cloverdale Road to Pescadero to share a picnic lunch in the back yard of Norm's Market ("my treat" artichoke bread).Climb North up the old Stage Road with a (rolling) regroup in San Gregorio, continuing on Stage Road to its end at Hwy 1. A quick descent to Tunitas Creek Road, regroup/refreshments at the Bike Hut and then up the flats and early climbs on Tunitas Creek Road until Lobitos Creek Road before cutting back toward the coast, sticking to back roads (Verde, Purisma Creek, and a final short, celebratory, leg-burning ascent up Higgins Canyon Road) with just enough rolling and flat miles on the home stretch back to Half Moon Bay to work out the lactic acid. Multiple options to shorten the ride. Print your own route sheet.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Meet at 7:30 am for a 7:40 am start
See the listing for Sat Oct 21. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Jessica Jensen (510) 508-6389 text
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:45 am start
Start Location: West Dublin Pleasanton BART
Join us on Sunday for a fun ride from West Dublin BART to Sunol, over Palomares to Castro Valley, then through Crow Canyon back to Dublin. The ride is roughly 50 miles with 3000 feet of climbing. We'll stop for lunch in Castro Valley so bring lunch or money to buy!
Leader: Karen Street (510) 356-7081
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Start Location: Fruitvale BART
This is exactly the same ride as Novice Ride Two. We'll circle through Alameda, the old Naval Air Station, and Bay Farm Island. This is a flat ride with beautiful Bay Views. Bring lunch or money to buy. If weather is questionable contact a ride leader.
Leader: Nick Umemoto (925) 335-3224
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Out and back to the top of Papa Bear. We'll head out on Wildcat Canyon Road, cross San Pablo Dam and climb Bear Creek Road to the top of Papa Bear. Please bring lights for this Tuesday evening ride as we may get back after sunset. Please set your rear tail light to steady and not blinking. 20% chance of rain on weather.gov cancels ride. Regroup at Inspiration Point, Inspiration Point and top of Papa Bear. The ride may continue on Halloween and into November if there's enough interest. To contact me, please email.
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: Doug Smith (510) 915-5437 text
Meet at 12:15 pm for a 12:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
A short hilly TM paced ride from North Berkeley BART up side routes past Indian Rock Park, to the Reservoir, Wildcat Canyon to Golf course road, Grizzly Peak with various optional return routes back to the start
Possible pickup stop on the UC campus at 12:45 pm RSVP ride leader.
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: Arnim Polster (415) 271-3440 text
Meet at 7:30 am for a 7:45 am start Rain Date: Sun Oct 29 2nd Rain Date: Sat Nov 4
Start Location: Cotati - Gravenstein Hwy Park-&-Ride (Westside)
Variation of Levi's Gran Fondo route, but minus the huge crowds and high cost ! Also, starting in Cotati rather than Santa Rosa.
Here's the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17288801
There is no convenient lunch stop near the mid-point, so we will have a snack at Cazadero, 36 miles in, and a longer stop at the "C" store in Jenner (73 miles in)
The plan is to keep up a good pace and finish before dark. However, to allow for any unanticipated delays, please bring lights! Chance of rain of 30% postpones to Sunday rain date. Chance of rain 30% Sunday postpones to 11/4 rain date
Please RSVP for express check-in / map count.
Leader: Clara Kim
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: Concord BART
This Ride is proceeding as planned and will begin at Concord BART at 9am, but will be ending at Pleasant Hill BART. GPC members will be meeting at Concord BART outside the center turnstiles with 9:15am roll-out. We will rendezvous with Sierra Club members at Starbucks in Martinez (700 Main St). Any questions, please contact Clara at 415-669-4758.
(Co-listed with Sierra Club http://meetu.ps/e/D9PKp/fpXkj/d). Come join us for this Halloween-themed one-way BART to BART "touring pace" ride from Concord BART to Crockett, via Chilpacingo, Alhambra, downtown Martinez, Carquinez Shoreline, and Port Costa. Continuing from Crocket, take Crockett Blvd, Cummings Skyway (bypassing McEwen Road), Franklin Canyon, and on to Lafayette BART via beautiful and hilly Alhambra + Reliez Valley. Halloween costumes are encouraged!
Concord BART to LaFayette BART: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26117789
Bring BART fare, your lunch (or you can also buy it at the Valona Deli, or at J & L Market, in Crockett - or at Warehouse Cafe in Port Costa), bicycle in good working condition, helmet, water, spare tube, pump and patch kit.
Questions? Contact Clara, or email Kent Lewandowski <kentlewan@gmail.com>
Leader: Arnim Polster (415) 271-3440 text
Meet at 7:30 am for a 7:45 am start
See the listing for Sat Oct 28. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Nick Umemoto (925) 335-3224
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Out and back to the top of Papa Bear. We'll head out on Wildcat Canyon Road, cross San Pablo Dam and climb Bear Creek Road to the top of Papa Bear. Please bring lights for this Tuesday evening ride as we may get back after sunset. Please set your rear tail light to steady and not blinking. 20% chance of rain on weather.gov cancels ride. Regroup at Inspiration Point, Inspiration Point and top of Papa Bear. The ride may continue on Halloween and into November if there's enough interest. To contact me, please email.
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Leader: Steve Foster
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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 the 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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PoE starts at 8:30AM at the firehouse (Skyline at Colton, Oakland) and goes to the Claw of the Bear, then returns. Route: Skyline, Grizzly, Wildcat, SPDR, Castro Ranch, Pinole Valley.
The PoE (Peloton of Elders) ride now changes start location and route weekly. M-pace but depending on demand there may also be a TM option. Check the online ride calendar Monday evening for the week's start location, route and rain updates. Despite the name, cyclists of all ages are welcome. Email leader with name, mobile, emergency #, and bike make/color in advance. This speeds up the signin process.
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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:
North Berkeley BART
A short hilly TM paced ride from North Berkeley BART up side routes past Indian Rock Park, to the Reservoir, Wildcat Canyon to Golf course road, Grizzly Peak with various optional return routes back to the start
Possible pickup stop on the UC campus at 12:45 pm RSVP ride leader.
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:
North Berkeley BART
This ride goes up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to BART. Sun will be setting at 6:45. We will be riding in the dark, must BRING FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS. We will all ride at a ‘social’ T pace from BART till the steep part of Spruce. Regroups at the top of Spruce, Grizzly at South Park, the top of Shepherd Canyon and again at the bottom before the trip back to BART.
Leader: Kenneth Karda
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Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
Let's get those tandem machines dusted off & rolling.
We will ride via Martinez, Benicia bridge, counter clockwise around Lake Herman, back to Benicia for a snack / lunch stop. Cyclists on single bikes are welcome.
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Ride cancelled. Too much smoke in the air.
The PoE (Peloton of Elders) ride now changes start location and route weekly. M-pace but depending on demand there may also be a TM option. Check the online ride calendar Monday evening for the week's start location, route and rain updates. Despite the name, cyclists of all ages are welcome. Email leader with name, mobile, emergency #, and bike make/color in advance. This speeds up the signin process.
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Out and back to the top of Papa Bear. We'll head out on Wildcat Canyon Road, cross San Pablo Dam and climb Bear Creek Road to the top of Papa Bear. Please bring lights for this Tuesday evening ride as we may get back after sunset. Please set your rear tail light to steady and not blinking. 20% chance of rain on weather.gov cancels ride. Regroup at Inspiration Point, Inspiration Point and top of Papa Bear. The ride may continue on Halloween and into November if there's enough interest. To contact me, please email.
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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:
North Berkeley BART
A short hilly TM paced ride from North Berkeley BART up side routes past Indian Rock Park, to the Reservoir, Wildcat Canyon to Golf course road, Grizzly Peak with various optional return routes back to the start
Possible pickup stop on the UC campus at 12:45 pm RSVP ride leader.
Join us for a delicious pot luck dinner and program before the club's monthly business meeting.
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:
North Berkeley BART
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED DUE TO UNHEALTHY AIR QUALITY INDEX.
This ride goes up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to BART. Sun will be setting at 6:35. We will be riding in the dark, must BRING FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS. We will all ride at a ‘social’ T pace from BART till the steep part of Spruce. Regroups at the top of Spruce, Grizzly at South Park, the top of Shepherd Canyon and again at the bottom before the trip back to BART.
Leader: Kenneth Karda
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Aquatic Park Playground
CANCELLED due to very poor air quality.
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 an option to bypass the tunnel.
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There are two options - we'll decide at the start which one we are doing or, alternatively, we may split into two groups, one doing each route. Start point is the usual firehouse on Skyline at Colton in Oakland.
Option one: Firehouse to Sunol, 76 miles, 4,600 feet. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26215333 Short stop in Sunol, coffee at Danville Peet's.
Option two: Firehouse to Dublin, 60 miles, 3,600 feet. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26215450 Coffee at Danville Peet's.
As usual RSVP if you are joining us, not necessary if you are not.
The PoE (Peloton of Elders) ride now changes start location and route weekly. M-pace but depending on demand there may also be a TM option. Check the online ride calendar Monday evening for the week's start location, route and rain updates. Despite the name, cyclists of all ages are welcome. Email leader with name, mobile, emergency #, and bike make/color in advance. This speeds up the signin process.
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Out and back to the top of Papa Bear. We'll head out on Wildcat Canyon Road, cross San Pablo Dam and climb Bear Creek Road to the top of Papa Bear. Please bring lights for this Tuesday evening ride as we may get back after sunset. Please set your rear tail light to steady and not blinking. 20% chance of rain on weather.gov cancels ride. Regroup at Inspiration Point, Inspiration Point and top of Papa Bear. The ride may continue on Halloween and into November if there's enough interest. To contact me, please email.
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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:
North Berkeley BART
A short hilly TM paced ride from North Berkeley BART up side routes past Indian Rock Park, to the Reservoir, Wildcat Canyon to Golf course road, Grizzly Peak with various optional return routes back to the start
Possible pickup stop on the UC campus at 12:45 pm RSVP ride leader.
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: Randy Glover
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
This is a no drop social ride for experienced riders with a designated sweep. Meet at Rockridge BART at 9:15 for a 9:30 start. We’ll pick up additional riders at the North Berkeley BART promptly at 10:00am. We'll keep this ride super friendly for a 28.5 mile ride with approximately 1500 feet of climbing. We ride on the Ohlone Greenway through Berkeley, Albany and El Cerrito before joining the I-80 trail to El Sobrante. Continue riding through El Sobrante to Orinda on San Pablo Dam, then St. Stephens Trail to luinch in Lafayette. Rest stop at Starbucks in El Sobrante. Lunch in Lafayette at Rustic Tavern unless temps are high, then lunch at Geppetto’s in Orinda. RSVP requested for lunch but not required for ride only. Take Lafayette or Orinda BART back to start. Route Maps available and cue sheets available at ride. GPS route is at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24015599.
Leader: Mark Abrahams
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Start Location:
Pleasanton - Neal & Railroad Ave
With over 4000' of climbing from its base and its panoramic views of the south bay and its hinterlands and hidden valleys, the Mt Hamilton loop is one of the best rides in the Bay Area.
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 7:30am for a prompt 7:40 departure. First-rate public restrooms are available in the park 1 block south of the meeting place.
We ride a counterclockwise loop: up the front side (San Jose side) of the mountain and down the backside. We return via Mines Rd and the "back way" through the Livermore Valley.
Calaveras Rd, which is part of our normal Mt Hamilton loop, is closed. In its place, we will ride a flatlands route through Fremont, Milpitas, and eastern San Jose. After the suburban flatlands, it is nearly all backcountry. Tentative route is here: ridewithgps.com/routes/25513315 but that it is not final until the day before the ride, so don't download it until then.
We will stop for food but the pickings are slim: a market in San Jose; the observatory at Mt Hamilton summit (mile 50; vending machine sodas and snacks, water); and the Junction Cafe (mile 68). Other than those, no supplies are available on the route, and the Junction Cafe is sometimes rather slow, so come prepared. It's best to bring a sandwich (or similar) for lunch plus your usual energy bars (or similar).
This is a wonderful route but it should not be your first century. Once you start climbing Mt Hamilton, there are no shortcuts. Sunset is 6:20 pm, so bring lights in case of later-than-expected return. Carpooling is encouraged. Rain or 20% chance will likely postpone to Sunday. If weather is doubtful, contact ride leader by 9:00 pm the night before — don't assume anything.
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Leader: Mary Ann Jawili
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Ride out to Pinole, along San Pablo Dam Road and Pinole Valley Road. Our goal is to get some riders who may cringe at riding the hilly 'bears route'; but who would like to do about 30 miles to maybe get back into riding again. Planned destination is the Bear Claw Cafe, a quaint, old-timey family bakery in downtown Pinole, with a visual historical treat in the alcove next to the building. Faster riders are welcome, too...just save me a Bear Claw! Bring a friend. Optional lunch at Orinda Square (Petra's Greek Cafe, Europa Hof-Brau, Nation's burgers, Subway, Peet's and Starbucks). https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14580950 Check out Social Biker Group on Facebook. Join free.
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GPC Route:
Half Moon Bay - Gazos Creek - Tunitas Creek Variations
Start Location:
Half Moon Bay - Fire Station
Help celebrate my Birthday! Roll at 10:00 starting with wonderfully scenic 20-mile roll down Hwy 1 for coastal views and a short visit to Pigeon Point Lighthouse grounds, then south to Gazos Creek Road. East and North on Gazos Creek/Cloverdale Road to Pescadero to share a picnic lunch in the back yard of Norm's Market ("my treat" artichoke bread).Climb North up the old Stage Road with a (rolling) regroup in San Gregorio, continuing on Stage Road to its end at Hwy 1. A quick descent to Tunitas Creek Road, regroup/refreshments at the Bike Hut and then up the flats and early climbs on Tunitas Creek Road until Lobitos Creek Road before cutting back toward the coast, sticking to back roads (Verde, Purisma Creek, and a final short, celebratory, leg-burning ascent up Higgins Canyon Road) with just enough rolling and flat miles on the home stretch back to Half Moon Bay to work out the lactic acid. Multiple options to shorten the ride. Print your own route sheet.
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See the listing for Sat Oct 21. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
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Start Location:
West Dublin Pleasanton BART
Join us on Sunday for a fun ride from West Dublin BART to Sunol, over Palomares to Castro Valley, then through Crow Canyon back to Dublin. The ride is roughly 50 miles with 3000 feet of climbing. We'll stop for lunch in Castro Valley so bring lunch or money to buy!
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Start Location:
Fruitvale BART
This is exactly the same ride as Novice Ride Two. We'll circle through Alameda, the old Naval Air Station, and Bay Farm Island. This is a flat ride with beautiful Bay Views. Bring lunch or money to buy. If weather is questionable contact a ride leader.
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Out and back to the top of Papa Bear. We'll head out on Wildcat Canyon Road, cross San Pablo Dam and climb Bear Creek Road to the top of Papa Bear. Please bring lights for this Tuesday evening ride as we may get back after sunset. Please set your rear tail light to steady and not blinking. 20% chance of rain on weather.gov cancels ride. Regroup at Inspiration Point, Inspiration Point and top of Papa Bear. The ride may continue on Halloween and into November if there's enough interest. To contact me, please email.
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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:
North Berkeley BART
A short hilly TM paced ride from North Berkeley BART up side routes past Indian Rock Park, to the Reservoir, Wildcat Canyon to Golf course road, Grizzly Peak with various optional return routes back to the start
Possible pickup stop on the UC campus at 12:45 pm RSVP ride leader.
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: Arnim Polster
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Start Location:
Cotati - Gravenstein Hwy Park-&-Ride (Westside)
Variation of Levi's Gran Fondo route, but minus the huge crowds and high cost ! Also, starting in Cotati rather than Santa Rosa.
Here's the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17288801
There is no convenient lunch stop near the mid-point, so we will have a snack at Cazadero, 36 miles in, and a longer stop at the "C" store in Jenner (73 miles in)
The plan is to keep up a good pace and finish before dark. However, to allow for any unanticipated delays, please bring lights! Chance of rain of 30% postpones to Sunday rain date. Chance of rain 30% Sunday postpones to 11/4 rain date
Please RSVP for express check-in / map count.
Start Location:
Concord BART
This Ride is proceeding as planned and will begin at Concord BART at 9am, but will be ending at Pleasant Hill BART. GPC members will be meeting at Concord BART outside the center turnstiles with 9:15am roll-out. We will rendezvous with Sierra Club members at Starbucks in Martinez (700 Main St). Any questions, please contact Clara at 415-669-4758.
(Co-listed with Sierra Club http://meetu.ps/e/D9PKp/fpXkj/d). Come join us for this Halloween-themed one-way BART to BART "touring pace" ride from Concord BART to Crockett, via Chilpacingo, Alhambra, downtown Martinez, Carquinez Shoreline, and Port Costa. Continuing from Crocket, take Crockett Blvd, Cummings Skyway (bypassing McEwen Road), Franklin Canyon, and on to Lafayette BART via beautiful and hilly Alhambra + Reliez Valley. Halloween costumes are encouraged!
Concord BART to LaFayette BART: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26117789
Bring BART fare, your lunch (or you can also buy it at the Valona Deli, or at J & L Market, in Crockett - or at Warehouse Cafe in Port Costa), bicycle in good working condition, helmet, water, spare tube, pump and patch kit.
Questions? Contact Clara, or email Kent Lewandowski <kentlewan@gmail.com>
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See the listing for Sat Oct 28. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - north side
Out and back to the top of Papa Bear. We'll head out on Wildcat Canyon Road, cross San Pablo Dam and climb Bear Creek Road to the top of Papa Bear. Please bring lights for this Tuesday evening ride as we may get back after sunset. Please set your rear tail light to steady and not blinking. 20% chance of rain on weather.gov cancels ride. Regroup at Inspiration Point, Inspiration Point and top of Papa Bear. The ride may continue on Halloween and into November if there's enough interest. To contact me, please email.
| October 2017 Ride Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Weekend | Total |
| 23 | 9 | 32 |