Ride Schedule for April 2021
Leader: Thomas Fraser (954) 290-3903
Leader: Thomas Dunscombe (510) 385-5859
Meet at 8:00 am
A Few Epic Climbs Series: Complete riding 1 of the 2 rides; NOTE: Each ride includes two (2) Epic Climbs.
Grizzlies we’ve created a series of fun rides you can complete over a calendar month, at your convenience, with your family or friends pod or on your own. These are non-competitive with the intention to simply achieve the completion of the series on your own schedule within a calendar month. Complete the minimum rides to be entered into the raffle for a custom buff and each climb completed will be tallied for the annual award of a patch or the rights to purchase the custom Jersey.
Please see "How It Works" at the bottom of the descriptions of the rides.
As an added incentive we are taking the monthly Challenge Rides to the next level by offering a new GPC Climbers Jersey. The design of the new jersey is in progress but will be based upon the Matt McHugh jersey design. You'll earn the right to purchase this beautiful and unique jersey if you complete 30 of the 50 Epic Series climbing rides by year's end. Custom patches will also be developed to signify 30, 40 or all 50 climbs have been accomplished. Don't wait, get started with the epic posted series rides. Any of the epic series rides you completed in November & January will count towards the 2021 annual goal of 30 out of 50. You can also ride any of these 50 Epic Series rides in any order you prefer, please remember to record & send them to ChallengeRides@grizz.org for confirmation & accounting towards your annual goal.
Quimby and Metcalf.
The ride starts in South East San Jose at the Walmart Market parking lot where bathrooms and food are available. The Quimby climbs is a 3 mile 1700 foot grind starting 1.5 miles from the parking lot. Riders will find Quimby is good to do with fresh legs in the cool morning air and rewards with spectacular views of the South Bay. From there its an exhilarating decent back to Alum Rock. Lots of spots to refuel and hydrate before turning onto the Coyote Creek Bike Path just past Hwy 101. It’s twisty and turny but the path is in great shape and pleasant change from the road. Metcalf is also very steep but its less than 2 miles and about 1000 feet. Don’t forget to look back and enjoy the great view. Metcalf Road passes by the Coyote Creek Open Space reserve and turns onto San Felipe which takes you downhill back to your starting point.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35471242
Tour of Napa & Sonoma - St Helena & Trinity Road
Ride starts at a Santa Rosa Safeway where parking, food and bathrooms are available. The St Helena Road climb starts at mile 5 goes on for about 9 miles and a 2000 foot elevation gain. Then a long descend into St. Helena which has lots of places to stop and refuel. Ten miles down the road from St Helena, just before the Trinity climb, is the Oakville Grocery Store which has good food and bathrooms in the back. The Trinity climb starts at mile 31, picks up another 2000 feet of elevation in 6 miles before descending into Glen Ellen where you turn onto Warm Springs Road and Bennet Valley for the final 9 miles back to Santa Rosa.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35472626
How Does It Work?
- Exclusively for GPC members (for insurance and any raffle prizes)
- Signup & accept the electronic waiver on the GPC Ride webpage
- Record your ride for insurance* and verification of achievement (use free versions of Ride with GPS or Strava)
- Share your ride (via email ChallengeRides@grizz.org & share on the GPC Strava Club page)
- If not a member of the GPC Strava Club please request to join on the GPC Strava Club page
- Upon achievement of the minimum rides in a monthly challenge series your entry will be included into a raffle for any prizes
- Upon completing 30 of the 50 Epic Climb Series by Dec 31, 2021 you’ll be entitled to purchase the Epic Climb jersey only available to those who complete the Epic Series of rides. You’ll also be awarded a (free) custom patch signifying the number of climbs completed (30, 40 or 50)
* Please note your club can provide the same medical coverage for the ride routes in the series as if you were on a standard club group ride. Recording of the ride assures verification of riding the mapped route. When riding off the predetermined route coverage is not included just like a club ride (e.g., like riding from home to the meeting location).
Leader: Thomas Fraser (954) 290-3903
Leader: Thomas Dunscombe (510) 385-5859
Meet at 8:00 am
Grizzlies we’ve created a series of fun rides you can complete over a calendar month, at your convenience, with your family or friends pod or on your own. These are non-competitive with the intention to simply achieve the completion of the series in which you choose to participate on your own schedule within a calendar month. The series has something for everyone at every level of cycling. When you complete the series you will be entered into a raffle for any prizes. Please see "How It Works" at the bottom of the descriptions of the rides.
Central Alameda County on the Flatlands (with Treasure Island thrown in for good measure): 49 miles and 1,250 feet of climbing. Starts at Ashby BART. Visit Emeryville, Treasure Island, Oakland, Alameda, and San Leandro. This is a one-way route that ends at San Leandro BART. If you choose not to go to San Leandro you can bail out after visiting the Croll's Building in Alameda at 1400 Webster St. Up to 18 historical locations (not all include a plaque or historical marker). Visit the location of the inaugural flight of the China Clipper the first transPacific flight offered by Pan Am, the Terminal of the Transcontinental railroad, the USS Hornet, the 1931 Art Deco Paramount theatre, the beautiful Croll's building, the Pardee home and more.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35401871
How Does It Work?
- Exclusively for GPC members (for insurance and any raffle prizes)
- Signup & accept the electronic waiver on the GPC Ride webpage
- Record your ride for insurance* and verification of achievement (use free versions of Ride with GPS or Strava)
- Share your ride (via email ChallengeRides@grizz.org & on the GPC Strava Club page)
- If not a member of the GPC Strava Club please request to join on the GPC Strava Club page
- Upon achievement of the minimum rides in a challenge series your entry will be included into a raffle for any prizes
* Please note your club can provide the same medical coverage for the ride routes in the series as if you were on a standard club group ride. Recording of the ride assures verification of riding the mapped route. When riding off the predetermined route coverage is not included just like a club ride (e.g., like riding from home to the meeting location).
Leader: Holly Brown-Williams (707) 827-6148
Meet at 11:00 am
60 minutes, C pace, average 23mph (2.3 w/kg). In this fun social event, everyone stays together for most of the ride, but then given the chance to chase our Red Beacon sweeper (Lanterne Rouge) at 47 minutes and try to catch him before the finish. Our Lanterne Rouge is released at 45 minutes in and given a 2 minute head start. The Yellow Beacon ride leader maintains the listed pace for the full hour for those who do not wish to chase.
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Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith (510) 684-2840
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35474235
Let's do this mixed terrain ride again through Tilden on Thursday after work. Dirt fire roads up, road down. El Cerrito Del Norte BART to I-80 Bikeway to Wildcat Creek Trail to Meadow Canyon Trail to Wildcat Canyon Road and then wiggle down through Sunset View Cemetery to El Cerrito Plaza BART. You could also peel off at Inspiration Point or Spruce/Grizzly to get home or ride even further. Bring lights just in case. If you are on the fence, here are some pictures for inspiration: [1][2]
Leader: Adam Hunt (310) 913-7918
Meet at 8:00 am
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
GPC has no shortage of challenges, but this April tradition can't go unrecognized. I'm sure many of you have asked the question how many vertical feet can you cram into 50 miles? In the Berkeley and Oakland hills, the answer is a lot. About 10,000 ft. If you are interested in a tour of the most difficult hills in the area, please join me for this epic ride. We will be riding the official course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4394647
Low gears are highly recommended. Please bring plenty of food and water. For more information about the course, please checkout the official site: http://www.niftytenfifty.com/
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
GPC Route: Morgan Territory from Pleasant Hill BART
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Our second ride leader is Steve Tracy, who will join us from Heather Farms. If you prefer to start at Heather Farms instead of Pleasant Hill BART, meet him at the northern corner of the park at 9:10am for a 9:20am rollout.
Spring is the best time to Morgan Territory. This will be a social TM-effort ride, maybe with an average moving speed of 12mph. Please let me know if you'd like to co-lead.
Water, snacks, and restrooms in downtown Clayton (Mile 10); rest at the top of Morgan Territory (Mile 23); lunch at Draegers Market (Mile 39). This ride is timed to start with the Antioch-bound train that arrives at Pleasant Hill at 8:56am. COVID-19 guidelines will be enforced! Don't forget your buff or mask. If you need to contact the leader on the day of the ride, please call or text (not email).
Leader: Pat Greene (415) 481-5469
Leader: Chris Witt (510) 548-5790
Meet at 10:30 am
Meet at the Panhandle restrooms; located in the Golden Gate Park Panhandle, just west of Ashbury. This location is easily accessible from Civic Center BART; Bart trains scheduled to arrive at 10 and 10:02 should allow enough time to get to the ride start. Exit BART at UN Plaza, go west on Market Street following the well marked route to the "wiggle" to the Panhandle. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19701226 .
Overlook the Golden Gate; ride along Ocean Beach and to the top of San Bruno Mountain, the highest spot for miles around. After descending from the summit, we will regroup at the San Bruno Park picnic area (water, restrooms) for lunch/snacks; bring your own. Return through McLaren Park and over Twin Peaks where the city spreads out in front of you as you descend. Parts of the route have covid closed roads or traffic slowing. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14187874 . We will marshal corners, but if you want to go ahead; you can use the ridewithgps route. After the the 20° higher than normal temps of a few days ago, the West side temps will feel very cool. Dress for it, and it will be fun.
Notes on the pace: Chris and I are on a tandem; slow on the climbs; fast on the descents. This is an urban/suburban ride which means more stop signs and stop lights--which makes 30 miles feel longer. It is hilly, and there a couple of very short steep sections--if they were longer we would add a !.
Masks and social distancing required at regroups.
Leader: Holly Brown-Williams
Meet at 12:45 pm
60 minutes, D pace, 21mph (2.0 w/kg). This ride presented by The Big Ring (TBR) encourages those who want to push their pace a little higher than the standard sub 2.0 w/kg social rides on Zwift. We roll together on the Watopia Waistband route, which is mostly flat. For the best ride experience, please stay by the leader's Yellow Beacon.
Sign up on Zwift Companion app.
Leader: Holly Brown-Williams (707) 827-6148
Meet at 11:00 am
60 minutes, D pace, average 21mpg (1.9 w/kg). This social event is currently on the Watopia Flat course, with 3 sprints during the hour. We run a monthly sprint league with prizes awarded to the top man and woman by points. Top sprints awarded 10 points, down to 1 point for 10th fastest sprint. Fastest sprint time of the month is awarded 5 bonus points. Course changes monthly. Vibe is friendly and supportive, with strong sweepers at the back to help anyone who falls out of the group draft.
Sign up on Zwift Companion app.
Leader: Holly Brown-Williams
Meet at 10:45 am
60 minutes, C pace, average 22mph (2.2 w/kg). In this fun social event, everyone stays together with strong sweep support to help those at the back stay in the group. Knights of Suburbia is an Australia-based group that mostly rides outdoors and focuses on promoting mental wellbeing. In our Zwift rides, we work hard to create a positive atmosphere and foster support for mental wellness so everyone enjoys a "happy hour" on the bike.
Sign up on Zwift Companion app.
Leader: Holly Brown-Williams (707) 827-6148
Meet at 11:00 am
60 minutes, C pace, average 23mph (2.3 w/kg). In this fun social event, everyone stays together for most of the ride, but then given the chance to chase our Red Beacon sweeper (Lanterne Rouge) at 47 minutes and try to catch him before the finish. Our Lanterne Rouge is released at 45 minutes in and given a 2 minute head start. The Yellow Beacon ride leader maintains the listed pace for the full hour for those who do not wish to chase.
Sign up on Zwift Companion app.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Please join us for this weekly Thursday evening ride. A fast, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Please bring lights for the return trip. GPC Covid protocols apply - don't forget your face covering.
Leader: Michael Koved (510) 508-4193
Meet at 7:00 pm
This event was postponed from its original scheduled date of April 5.
Curious about how to get started with Zwift or how to up your game? Want to learn about how to get set up and make use of Zwift’s features? Join the GPC Speaker Series.
Our featured speaker is Tom Dunscombe who is a long time cyclist, GPC member and board member. He is well familiar with Zwift having logged many hours on the trainer.
Tom will be sharing his expertise in these areas:
A brief review of his setup
- Using the Zwift companion App on an I-phone
- Setting up a Profile Weight – FTP – Avatar & Bike Selection – climbing settings
- Tips on selecting a workout and a route to ride
- Tips on How to ride; solo, workout, group or race.
Join the peloton via online or phone: Details TBD
Zoom app: Meeting link Meeting ID: 881 4923 5239 Passcode: 552533
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,88149235239#,,,,*552533# US (San Jose)
The event is free. Bring a friend or two. Questions? Email SpeakerSeries@Grizz.Org.
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737
Meet at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start
GPC Route: Quimby & Metcalf
Start Location: Evergreen Walmart Neighborhood Market
See the April Challenge Rides listing for a description of this route. Strip mall lunch (Starbucks, Lee's Sandwiches, tacos, burgers) in town (Mile 21), and restrooms and water at the top of Metcalf at Metcalf Motorcycle County Park (Mile 38). Average moving speed will likely be ~12 mph for this TM-effort ride. We'll have many regroups to stick together.
This one of four epic climbs in April. Sign up for the challenge! Do the climbs on your own, with your bubble, with the club, or even lead your own club ride. COVID-19 guidelines will be enforced! Don't forget your buff or mask. If you need to contact the leader on the day of the ride, please call or text (not email).
Leader: Lawrence Pon (510) 821-2389
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:45 am start
GPC Route: Bear Claw Cafe + Bears
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Grab a bear claw at Bear Claw Cafe before riding the bears! Enjoy some wildflowers on the return trip. Covid 19 rules will be enforced.
Leader: Holly Brown-Williams
Meet at 12:45 pm
60 minutes, D pace, 21mph (2.0 w/kg). This ride presented by The Big Ring (TBR) encourages those who want to push their pace a little higher than the standard sub 2.0 w/kg social rides on Zwift. We roll together on the Watopia Waistband route, which is mostly flat. For the best ride experience, please stay by the leader's Yellow Beacon.
Sign up on Zwift Companion app.
Leader: Holly Brown-Williams (707) 827-6148
Meet at 11:00 am
60 minutes, D pace, average 21mpg (1.9 w/kg). This social event is currently on the Watopia Flat course, with 3 sprints during the hour. We run a monthly sprint league with prizes awarded to the top man and woman by points. Top sprints awarded 10 points, down to 1 point for 10th fastest sprint. Fastest sprint time of the month is awarded 5 bonus points. Course changes monthly. Vibe is friendly and supportive, with strong sweepers at the back to help anyone who falls out of the group draft.
Sign up on Zwift Companion app.
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith (510) 684-2840
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35657536
Post-work mixed terrain dirt is a little later than usual due to work constraints... The route has us going all the way to the Golf Course Dr/Grizzly Peak Blvd, but with the late start, we'll probably cut it short at Inspiration Point and hop back on Wildcat Dr.
Riders are welcome to peel off at any point during the ride to get in more riding or head on home--no need to go all the way to El Cerrito Plaza BART if you don't have to! Bring lights just in case. If you are on the fence, here are some pictures for inspiration: [1][2]
Leader: Holly Brown-Williams
Meet at 10:45 am
60 minutes, C pace, average 22mph (2.2 w/kg). In this fun social event, everyone stays together with strong sweep support to help those at the back stay in the group. Knights of Suburbia is an Australia-based group that mostly rides outdoors and focuses on promoting mental wellbeing. In our Zwift rides, we work hard to create a positive atmosphere and foster support for mental wellness so everyone enjoys a "happy hour" on the bike.
Sign up on Zwift Companion app.
Meet at 6:45 pm for a 7:00 pm start
Join the club's virtual monthly business meeting at 7:00 pm. Optional social time from 6:45 pm to 7:00 pm. Check your email for an announcement with details of how to join the meeting. There will not be a presentation at this meeting. See the listing for the Speaker Series for monthly presentations.
Leader: Holly Brown-Williams (707) 827-6148
Meet at 11:00 am
60 minutes, C pace, average 23mph (2.3 w/kg). In this fun social event, everyone stays together for most of the ride, but then given the chance to chase our Red Beacon sweeper (Lanterne Rouge) at 47 minutes and try to catch him before the finish. Our Lanterne Rouge is released at 45 minutes in and given a 2 minute head start. The Yellow Beacon ride leader maintains the listed pace for the full hour for those who do not wish to chase.
Sign up on Zwift Companion app.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Please join us for this weekly Thursday evening ride. A fast, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Please bring lights for the return trip. GPC Covid protocols apply - don't forget your face covering.
Leader: Jessica Jensen (510) 508-6389
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
This is not the "usual" version of this ride. We will meet in Danville at Diablo Vista Park at 1000 Tassajara Drive and ride the mountain first before heading to Morgan Territory. This will be a no drop ride, and we will most likely break up into smaller groups naturally by pace, with rolling regroups.
We'll ride up South Gate, go to the summit, then come back down North Gate where we'll head towards Clayton and out to Morgan Territory. Optional lunch at the end of the ride at Draeger's Market. There's water at the Junction, at the Summit, and Clayton - and last time I was at Morgan Territory (maybe a month ago?), bathrooms and water were both functioning.
There are several bail outs. You can opt to just go to the junction. You can opt to head back to Danville directly after the mountain. There may be someone driving sag as well who can carry some water and snacks (please bring)! The weather is predicted to be quite warm, so plan accordingly.
Here is the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/802876
Hope to see you there!
Leader: Lawrence Pon (510) 821-2389
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: Santa Rosa Safeway on Yulupa Ave
Ride starts at a Santa Rosa Safeway where parking, food and bathrooms are available. The St Helena Road climb starts at mile 5 goes on for about 9 miles and a 2000 foot elevation gain. Then a long descend into St. Helena which has lots of places to stop and refuel. Ten miles down the road from St Helena, just before the Trinity climb, is the Oakville Grocery Store which has good food and bathrooms in the back. The Trinity climb starts at mile 31, picks up another 2000 feet of elevation in 6 miles before descending into Glen Ellen where you turn onto Warm Springs Road and Bennett Valley for the final 9 miles back to Santa Rosa. Ride paced at T with regroups because ride leader climbs slower. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35686969 COVID-19 Restrictions apply.
Leader: Adele Madelo (510) 773-0693
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
BART trains coming from San Francisco arrive at Orinda BART at 9:14 and 9:44. This route will take us through Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, and Danville. We'll be on Danville Boulevard for a bit before heading to the Roundhill neighborhood. Bring snacks and water. Bathroom and water stop at Livorna Park at mile 20.7. Optional lunch at end of ride.
Leader: Holly Brown-Williams
Meet at 12:45 pm
60 minutes, D pace, 21mph (2.0 w/kg). This ride presented by The Big Ring (TBR) encourages those who want to push their pace a little higher than the standard sub 2.0 w/kg social rides on Zwift. We roll together on the Watopia Waistband route, which is mostly flat. For the best ride experience, please stay by the leader's Yellow Beacon.
Sign up on Zwift Companion app.
Leader: Holly Brown-Williams (707) 827-6148
Meet at 11:00 am
60 minutes, D pace, average 21mpg (1.9 w/kg). This social event is currently on the Watopia Flat course, with 3 sprints during the hour. We run a monthly sprint league with prizes awarded to the top man and woman by points. Top sprints awarded 10 points, down to 1 point for 10th fastest sprint. Fastest sprint time of the month is awarded 5 bonus points. Course changes monthly. Vibe is friendly and supportive, with strong sweepers at the back to help anyone who falls out of the group draft.
Sign up on Zwift Companion app.
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith (510) 684-2840
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Optional pre-registration for members
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35657536
Post-work mixed terrain dirt is a little later than usual due to work constraints... The route has us going all the way to the Golf Course Dr/Grizzly Peak Blvd. Up to Mile 7.7, the trail is doable with 25mm tires and, but you'll prefer something wider for the rest of the route.
Riders are welcome to peel off at any point during the ride to get in more riding or head on home--no need to go all the way to El Cerrito Plaza BART if you don't have to! Bring lights just in case. If you are on the fence, here are some pictures for inspiration: [1][2]
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration closed (sign in at the start)
This is the classic Tuesday night skills ride, M-pace. Please read the ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. Please also be aware of the club Covid Rules & Regulations, here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/covid.php. This is our first Tuesday ride since the pandemic shutdown, so it will be a bit of a shakedown. Bring your best bike handling skills. E-mail Mark and Nick if any questions.
Leader: Holly Brown-Williams
Meet at 10:45 am
60 minutes, C pace, average 22mph (2.2 w/kg). In this fun social event, everyone stays together with strong sweep support to help those at the back stay in the group. Knights of Suburbia is an Australia-based group that mostly rides outdoors and focuses on promoting mental wellbeing. In our Zwift rides, we work hard to create a positive atmosphere and foster support for mental wellness so everyone enjoys a "happy hour" on the bike.
Sign up on Zwift Companion app.
Leader: Holly Brown-Williams (707) 827-6148
Meet at 11:00 am
60 minutes, C pace, average 23mph (2.3 w/kg). In this fun social event, everyone stays together for most of the ride, but then given the chance to chase our Red Beacon sweeper (Lanterne Rouge) at 47 minutes and try to catch him before the finish. Our Lanterne Rouge is released at 45 minutes in and given a 2 minute head start. The Yellow Beacon ride leader maintains the listed pace for the full hour for those who do not wish to chase.
Sign up on Zwift Companion app.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Optional pre-registration for members
Please join us for this weekly Thursday evening ride. A fast, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Please bring lights for the return trip. GPC Covid protocols apply - don't forget your face covering.
Leader: Michael Koved (510) 428-0763
Meet at 7:00 pm
Are you thinking about working with a coach? Are you wondering what to look for in the relationship with a coach, and how a coach can help you make the most out of being an athlete?
Join the GPC Speaker Series on Thursday, April 22 at 7pm to hear our featured speaker Nate English give us the inside scoop on what you need to know when choosing a coach. What does a good athlete-coach partnership look like? What should you look for in a candidate coach? What should you screen for when selecting your coach?
Nate's in a great position to answer these and many other questions. He's placed 5th at the US Pro TT, been in the Top 5 and top 10 at national level events, won dozens of P12 races and has finished 14th in the Amgen Tour of CA. And he's used this expertise to coach all levels of cyclists, from a U23 MTB National Champion to people in their 50s and 60s who have reached performances beyond what they've done 20 years prior.
Join the GPC Peloton:
Zoom: Meeting Link Meeting ID: 881 4923 5239 Passcode: 552533
One tap mobile
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Do you have specific questions you would like Nate to address during his talk? You can send them to SpeakerSeries@Grizz.Org or simply ask during the talk. Either way, Nate will share his perspective.
The event is free and open to the public. Further questions? Contact SpeakerSeries@Grizz.Org.
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili (661) 343-5737
Leader: David Madson (415) 722-5885
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
GPC Route: Berryessa BART to Dublin/Pleasanton BART via Mount Hamilton & Mines Road
Start Location: Berryessa BART
Optional pre-registration for members
The hills are green, the wildflowers are in bloom, and the temps aren't in the 100s. So let's summit Mount Hamilton and then check out the reopened Junction Cafe. While we will have many regroups to stay together, this will be a strong-TM effort ride due to the amount of distance and elevation, and it'll be good to to BART before dark. Bring two water bottles, all the calories you'll need to get you over 41 miles and 5700 feet before lunch, and maybe a windbreaker.
Stops: Mile 15.6: Portapotties at Twin Gates trailhead. Mile 22.9: Water at Lick Observatory. Mile 41.2: Food at The Junction (cafe). Mile 70.2: Water and Restrooms at Ernie Rodriguez Softball Fields
This ride starts at Berryessa BART and ends at Dublin/Pleasanton BART. The ride is timed to start with the train that arrives at Berryessa at 8:44am.
COVID-19 guidelines will be enforced! Don't forget your buff or mask. If you need to contact the leader on the day of the ride, please call or text (not email).
Leader: Holly Brown-Williams
Meet at 12:45 pm
60 minutes, D pace, 21mph (2.0 w/kg). This ride presented by The Big Ring (TBR) encourages those who want to push their pace a little higher than the standard sub 2.0 w/kg social rides on Zwift. We roll together on the Watopia Waistband route, which is mostly flat. For the best ride experience, please stay by the leader's Yellow Beacon.
Sign up on Zwift Companion app.
Leader: Holly Brown-Williams (707) 827-6148
Meet at 11:00 am
60 minutes, D pace, average 21mpg (1.9 w/kg). This social event is currently on the Watopia Flat course, with 3 sprints during the hour. We run a monthly sprint league with prizes awarded to the top man and woman by points. Top sprints awarded 10 points, down to 1 point for 10th fastest sprint. Fastest sprint time of the month is awarded 5 bonus points. Course changes monthly. Vibe is friendly and supportive, with strong sweepers at the back to help anyone who falls out of the group draft.
Sign up on Zwift Companion app.
Leader: Holly Brown-Williams
Meet at 10:45 am
60 minutes, C pace, average 22mph (2.2 w/kg). In this fun social event, everyone stays together with strong sweep support to help those at the back stay in the group. Knights of Suburbia is an Australia-based group that mostly rides outdoors and focuses on promoting mental wellbeing. In our Zwift rides, we work hard to create a positive atmosphere and foster support for mental wellness so everyone enjoys a "happy hour" on the bike.
Sign up on Zwift Companion app.
Leader: Holly Brown-Williams (707) 827-6148
Meet at 11:00 am
60 minutes, C pace, average 23mph (2.3 w/kg). In this fun social event, everyone stays together for most of the ride, but then given the chance to chase our Red Beacon sweeper (Lanterne Rouge) at 47 minutes and try to catch him before the finish. Our Lanterne Rouge is released at 45 minutes in and given a 2 minute head start. The Yellow Beacon ride leader maintains the listed pace for the full hour for those who do not wish to chase.
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Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Optional pre-registration for members
Please join us for this weekly Thursday evening ride. A fast, friendly ride with regroups for strong TM riders. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Please bring lights for the return trip. GPC Covid protocols apply - don't forget your face covering.
* Rides shown with an asterisk were added after publication of the Wheel Truth newsletter.
| April 2021 Statistics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Weekend | Totals | |
| Rides Published in WT | 17 | 9 | 26 |
| Rides Added after WT * | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| Totals | 26 | 13 | 39 |