Ride Schedule for October 2026
Leader: Melinda Lu (562) 405-0145 text
Meet at 8:10 am for a 8:15 am start
Start Location: MonteVista Park
Pre-registration
Want to ride the Low-Key Hill Climbs series, but can't make the big Saturday group? This week's climb is Montebello, the traditional opener for the series.
We'll meet at Monta Vista Park (water and bathrooms), get a pleasant warmup up Mt Eden, then regroup for a bathroom break just before the LKHC segment starts.
Montebello is 5.1 miles with ~2,000 feet of climbing, and divides neatly into three sections: a hard opening, with about 1/4 mile at 12%+ and a full mile at 9%+; a long false-flat middle, including roughly a mile under 3%; and a mostly steady 7–8% finish with the occasional ramp. Ride leader will be doing a max effort up the climb, but please feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like! We'll regroup at the top.
Afterward we'll resupply at the cars, then keep the rest of the ride chill through the foothills, including a sweet little loop around Moody Road and Moody Court with about a mile of smooth, mild uphill dirt (should be perfectly comfortable on road tires; we'll skip it if it's rained recently). We'll stop at Foothills Park for water/bathrooms again, descend Altamont, and head back to the start.
Leader: Jesse MacEwan (510) 290-2420 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: Berkeley - Russell & College
Pre-registration
We are staying east again this week. We will depart From Nabolom Bakery (2708 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705) at 930. We have frequent regroups and may stop for a real lunch, if it is the will of the group.
There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57356793?via=pcd75PSh96W6qbqLiHbspg
We will head south along the bay trail before heading to Redwood Road and back. We are trying a new way from the bay trail to Redwood road.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Leader: Kaela Lee (503) 516-4734 text
Meet at 4:50 pm for a 5:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please note the earlier start time due to decreasing daylight hours.
Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 5:20 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:30 pm sharp. We'll go 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. Bring lights and a jacket for the return trip. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471.
Leader: Mike Wood (708) 539-9663 text
Leader: Drew U (510) 290-0615 text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
Leader: Arleen Sakamoto (415) 279-6248
Leader: Ken Karda (510) 530-8389
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Brickyard Cove, Berkeley
Pre-registration
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, bypass the Ferry Point Tunnel, & lunch @ Little Louie's. There will be an option to ride thru the tunnel.
Leader: Siu Mak
Leader: Ian Cha (510) 909-9007 text
Leader: Kit Wong (917) 660-0229
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Join our cafe ride over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge for croissant and hot cocoa at Marin Country Mart. New riders and beginners are welcome!
Most of the route is on dedicated bike path. Watch out for train tracks in Richmond. We are also riding over the new Gilman bike and pedestrian bridge.
Updated route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38019355
Leader: Ted Ognibene (510) 914-1065 text
Meet at 9:00 am
Pre-registration
Late notice. Let's meet at 9 for a 9:15 rollout from the Up and Under bar on Railroad Ave in Point Richmond. I am planing on riding up to Mt Tam via the BoFax/Alpine Dam/Seven Sisters route. After the summit, drop down to Stinson for lunch, then roll on 1 to Muir Woods then back through Mill Valley and Corte Madera. this route should avoid the heat that is predicted for Marin. Frequent regroups and after ride libations at the Backyard for those who ride to the start. Preregistration is requested but not required. This is the planned route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57413281
Leader: Zachary Williams (415) 218-3195 text
Leader: Tony Perez (510) 334-9105 text
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
Pre-registration
Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
Leader: Christopher Lee (510) 773-0551
Leader: Eli Alexander-Tanner (510) 593-9843 text
Leader: Max Walker (925) 324-2256 text
Leader: Dan Armendariz (206) 900-1069 text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
This is the last ride of the season! Shortened route! We will ride neutral pace to Centennial and go Full Gas to the top of Grizzly Peak. This is the World Champs of GPC Tuesdays and the winner gets a bag of fries on me at Smokehouse at the after party! Be there or be square! Ride kicks back off next year with the time change in March.
GPC Tuesday is a Brisk paced loop through the Berkeley / Oakland Hills starting at the Reservoir @ Spruce / Grizzly Blvd. Ride is characterized as fast pace lines with close quarters pack riding skills required. The ride has approximately 6 re-groups along the route. (Slower riders do have limited time to arrive at re-group points, however, as wait times are limited to 4-5 minutes.) Route as follows: Grizzly Peak to Skyline pausing at Sibley (riders can join at approximately 6:05 here at top of Tunnel Rd), Skyline to Redwood Rd, turning left on Pinehurst Rd back to Skyline, returning to ride start or peeling off to return home individually. No E-Bikes.
Leader: Nick Umemoto (925) 655-3224
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
Join us for a 15 mile mixed terrain bike ride. Please bring a bicycle capable of dirt and uneven terrain such as a gravel, cyclo-cross or mountain bike. Pace: TM-pace (similar effort to 14-16mph on flats on road bike, up to 3 watts/kg), Distance: 10-15 miles Elevation: 1,000 - 1,500 feet elevation gain. Faster riders welcome but you may find yourself off the front.
Route: Varies, here are examples:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48690014
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48690036
There is a bail out where you can skip climbing Meadows and head home. Please bring water and good lights. Please pre-register by 3:00 PM day of ride. Rain, bad AQI, or no riders pre-registering might cancel the ride.
Leader: Phil Morton (510) 847-7651 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Start Location: Brickyard Cove, Berkeley
Pre-registration
Let's try to beat the heat and ride along the Bay Trail. Meet at Brickyard Cove at the foot of University at 10 for a 10:15 start. We will ride out to Point Richmond and then on to Pt. Molate. There will be an informal regroup/bathroom stop at the Rosie the Riveter Museum. Lunch will be at the park at Point Molate, so either bring your lunch or buy it in Point Richmond. Bring lots of water; it will be warm!
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration
This ride will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. We will warm up riding the bike path 3 miles to the Alvarado Park entrance to Wildcat Canyon. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by on the way home. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.
Leader: Jesse MacEwan (510) 290-2420 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
This week we will return to the West and leave at 9:30 roll from the Marinwood Community center. We will roll out through Nicasso and Pt Reyes station before heading down the coast to Bolinas.
After lunch, we will head up Bofax, across 7 sisters to Pantoll and down Marion.
We have frequent regroups and will stop for a real lunch in Bolinas.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57460577?via=aMiH7Q9UMQ_MfErRzWHSIQ
As usual, we will leave when the last registered rider arrives.
There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Leader: Kaela Lee (503) 516-4734 text
Meet at 4:50 pm for a 5:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Note earlier start time (meet at 4:50 pm, roll at 5 pm)! This is a "bonus ride" for the rides March - late Sept. We'll continue the weekly ride until mid to late October, depending on how much daylight we have at the end of the ride.
Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 4:50 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:00 pm sharp. We'll go 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. Bring lights and a jacket for the return trip. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471.
Leader: Mike Wood (708) 539-9663 text
Leader: Drew U (510) 290-0615 text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
Leader: Terri Bimes (510) 697-1400
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Leader: Stephen Cotton (949) 929-6439 text
Meet at 8:15 am for a 8:30 am start
Mandatory pre-registration
Join us for the "Ring of Fire" Challenge!
Get ready for an epic day of climbing around Lexington Reservoir. We’ll be tackling the "Ring of Fire" route, featuring four big climbs: Soda Springs, Montevina Rd, Black/Gist Rd, and Bear Creek Road. It will be about 8,000 feet of climbing but you can easily cut out a climb or two and join us for pizza after the ride.
Ring of Fire Ride With GPS Route
Meeting Point: We’ll park at the base of Black Road where it intersects with Montevina Road. https://maps.app.goo.gl/4vDMiAs94Dw7HsjEA
Meet: 8:15 a.m. Roll: 8:30 a.m.
Since the route passes the Black Road parking area before the Montevina, Black Road, and Bear Creek climbs, you can easily swing by your vehicle to refuel. We’ll have a gallon of water and some snacks at our car. We recommend bringing your own supplies as well!
Restrooms & Water:
- Mile 2: Porta-potties near the start.
- Mile 28: Potential (fingers crossed it is open!) bathroom/water stop at Lakeside Elementary (1/3 up Black Road).
- Mile 37.5: Bathroom at Bear Creek Redwoods Alma Parking Area (almost 1/2 way up Bear Creek Road)
After we conquer the climbs, let’s celebrate and grab some pizza and drinks at Pizzeria Vittoria (21433 Broadway Rd, Los Gatos, CA)! A trusted source says Pizzeria Vittoria has a good beer selection!
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953 text
Leader: Donna Ko (510) 610-9859 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - LT - Lamorinda CCW
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for an LT-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website. This is a NO DROP ride with cafe stop at Philz in Lafayette.
Leader: Ian Cha (510) 909-9007 text
Leader: Abby Dawkins (510) 816-3477
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - T - Martinez
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for a T-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
This is a NO DROP ride with a lunch stop at downtown Martinez.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (short) - Golf Course
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for a TM-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (long) - Two Bridges
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for a TM-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
Leader: Melinda Lu (562) 405-0145 text
Leader: Vivian Liang (240) 485-7849 text
Meet at 8:10 am for a 8:15 am start
Start Location: Half Moon Bay - Main & Kelly
Pre-registration
Want to ride the Low-Key Hill Climbs series, but can't make the big Saturday group? This week's climb is new for 2026, and it's tucked into a spectacular stretch of San Mateo coast riding. We'll start at the intersection of Kelly Ave and Main St in Half Moon Bay (free parking is available nearby on Johnston St; bathrooms and water available at the start), then roll at warmup pace down Hwy 1 to the start of the climb.
Lobitos is a short one: only 3.3 miles and 672 feet of climbing. We'll regroup at both the bottom and the top of the climb, so ride it as fast or as slow as you like!
After the climb we'll still have plenty of energy, so we'll descend Tunitas Creek and stop at the Bike Hut for snacks/water/bathrooms (bring small bills). Then we'll head south along the coast on Hwy 1 and side roads to see Pigeon Point Lighthouse (vault toilets available) before turning inland on quiet, charming Gazos Creek Rd. We'll stop for food and water at Arcangeli Grocery in Pescadero. After lunch, we'll climb the three little hills of beautiful Stage Rd before finishing on a gentle climb and descent on Purissima Creek/Higgins Canyon Rd to return to the cars. Should be a scenic, rambling day out!
(Remember to register for Low-Key Hill Climbs before the ride if you want to show up on the official leaderboard!)
Leader: Zachary Williams (415) 218-3195 text
Leader: Tony Perez (510) 334-9105 text
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
Pre-registration
Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
Leader: Nick Umemoto (925) 655-3224
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
Join us for a 15 mile mixed terrain bike ride. Please bring a bicycle capable of dirt and uneven terrain such as a gravel, cyclo-cross or mountain bike. Pace: TM-pace (similar effort to 14-16mph on flats on road bike, up to 3 watts/kg), Distance: 10-15 miles Elevation: 1,000 - 1,500 feet elevation gain. Faster riders welcome but you may find yourself off the front.
Route: Varies, here are examples:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48690014
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48690036
There is a bail out where you can skip climbing Meadows and head home. Please bring water and good lights. Please pre-register by 3:00 PM day of ride. Rain, bad AQI, or no riders pre-registering might cancel the ride.
Leader: Abby Dawkins (510) 816-3477
Leader: Steve Tracy (510) 881-6042 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Occidental Loop
Start Location: Valley Ford, School Rd.
Pre-registration
Help Abby and Steve's celebrate their birthdays by revisiting the June Birthday ride from Valley Ford through Occidental to Duncan Mills for lunch and birthday pie and cookies (courtesy of Abby and Steve) with a return along Hwy 1. The basic ride is about 40 miles. On return along Hwy 1, there is an optional steep climb up Bay Hill Rd. There will also be optional out and back to Jenner for seal overlook. Option also for shortcut to lunch via Moscow Road.
Bring lunch or buy lunch in Duncans Mills. There are pizza and sweets at the Gold Coast Coffee and Bakery where we have lunch or you can buy a sandwich across the road at the general store.
Bring layers for the ride along the coast. Please carpool as parking is especially limited now that school is in session. Please pre-register if possible so we'll know how many treats to bring!
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration
This ride will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. We will warm up riding the bike path 3 miles to the Alvarado Park entrance to Wildcat Canyon. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by on the way home. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.
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 the agenda and details of how to join the meeting.
Leader: Lesley Jensen (925) 788-7843 text
Meet at 9:20 am for a 9:30 am start
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
This week we will stay local and start from Orinda BART, riding the Two Bridges, Lake Herman Road to Benicia. We will have a lunch stop in Benicia at One Bakery. Optional would be to return to Orinda via Alhambra Valley Road and the Bears, or ride the flatter route through Lafayette to Moraga, back to Orinda.
Those who would be coming down Wildcat from Berkeley or Oakland let me know so we will pick you up along the way.
There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57553194?via=yn-jyiGug5J4iLAmPslUuA
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Leader: Kaela Lee (503) 516-4734 text
Meet at 4:50 pm for a 5:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Note earlier start time (meet at 4:50 pm, roll at 5 pm)! This is a "bonus ride" for the rides March - late Sept. We'll continue the weekly ride until mid to late October, depending on how much daylight we have at the end of the ride.
Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 4:50 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:00 pm sharp. We'll go 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. Bring lights and a jacket for the return trip. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471.
Leader: Mike Wood (708) 539-9663 text
Leader: Drew U (510) 290-0615 text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
Leader: Hyon Bae (510) 755-8171 text
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration
UPDATE: Due to the possible closure of Mare Island Bridge, I have updated the route that goes over the Napa River Bridge. It adds a few miles.
I recently led a ride to Mare Island, since I had never been to Mare Island in the 50 years that I have called Bay Area home. Apparentily, I wasn't the only one. I got lot of questions about Mare Island and couple of interests to do the ride. So here it is. And this time, I am listing it more than a week in advanced, to allow more time to plan for the ride.
This is a modified route from the one I led last time. It cuts out the "junk miles" between Rockridge BART and Del Norte BART. This way we can spend some time exploring the Island. The route takes us to the "peak" on Mare Island, then to Mare Island Brewing (one on the Island). Plan is to explore the Island in between the peak and the brewery.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57553687?via=ng8OzIdsvpJ43E6Q-EAWXg
Please make sure you bring the appropreiate gear and nutrition for a 46 mile ride.
Leader: Adele Madelo (510) 773-0693 text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
Start and end at Rockridge BART. Free parking available.
Most important note is that the October Social Hour with free pizza and appies is happening just one block away at Forge on College and Chabot. Remember to sign up for the event as well, since spots are filling fast.
Ride description: North on College, jig-jag through the Elmwood-->Russell-->Milvia-->Virginia-->Spruce-->Wildcat-->Camino Pablo-->Canyon-->Pinehurst-->Shepherd Cyn--through Montclair and the usual route through Lake Temescal Park to Bway and back to Rockridge. See the RWGPS Classic Backyard Loop route here.
If you choose to go to Forge (which would be great!), you may park your bike there, but bring a lock. BikeLink lockers are also available at the BART station for a very low price.
Leader: Alyssa Tennant (310) 488-9484 text
Meet at 9:50 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Meet at North Berkeley BART to tackle the Bears and Pinehurst before the GPC pizza party at Forge on College Ave. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57489399
Be sure to register for the party separately if you wish to attend:
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953 text
Leader: Donna Ko (510) 610-9859 text
Meet at 11:30 am
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
Starting from Rockridge BART, at the base of the escalators. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57425375 Take in the neighborhoods of Berkeley and Oakland at a relaxed pace. We'll end up at Forge Pizza for the GPC Social hour. BUT: if you wish to attend the Social hour you must sign up separately at https://www.grizz.org/rides/#id3366rd2026-10-18 . There is a deadline and limit!
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953 text
Leader: Alison Kuehner (510) 219-3929 text
Meet at 2:00 pm
Mandatory pre-registration with max 50 riders
Consider joining one of the rides (LT, T, or TM) before the social time so as to uphold the club motto "ride to eat, eat to ride".
Join your fellow GPC Members for talking, snacking, and meeting even more ride partners at Forge Pizza, 5900 College Ave, Oakland. Two blocks from Rockridge BART. The Club will provide Pizza and Appetizers from 2pm to 5pm. The Forge has a wide selection of drinks on your own tab.
Preregistration is required. There is a limit of 50 (Club Members only) (or we'll run out of food), and you must sign up by noon October 16. Contact the leader(s) if you have any questions.
Leader: Zachary Williams (415) 218-3195 text
Leader: Tony Perez (510) 334-9105 text
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
Pre-registration
Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration
This ride will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. We will warm up riding the bike path 3 miles to the Alvarado Park entrance to Wildcat Canyon. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by on the way home. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Pre-registration
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. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.
There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Leader: Kaela Lee (503) 516-4734 text
Meet at 4:50 pm for a 5:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Note earlier start time (meet at 4:50 pm, roll at 5 pm)! This is a "bonus ride" for the rides March - late Sept. We'll continue the weekly ride until mid to late October, depending on how much daylight we have at the end of the ride.
Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 4:50 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:00 pm sharp. We'll go 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. Bring lights and a jacket for the return trip. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471.
Leader: Mike Wood (708) 539-9663 text
Leader: Drew U (510) 290-0615 text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Meet at 7:30 am for a 7:35 am start Rain Date: Sun Oct 25
Start Location: Pleasanton - Neal & Railroad Ave
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With over 4000' of climbing from its base, panoramic views of the south bay and the hidden valleys and hinterlands of the Diablo range, and historic observatory buildings at its summit, the Mt Hamilton loop is one of the fabled rides of the Bay Area.
The route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30136416. Clockwise loop from Pleasanton. East through the Livermore Valley along the vineyards. Climb Mines Rd to the Junction Cafe for food stop #1 - quick snacks. Then through isolated country and up the steep backside of Mt Hamilton to the observatory for food stop #2 - vending machines (cash only). Descend the frontside to San Jose for stop #3 - late lunch at La Chingada Taqueria on Sierra Rd. The final leg: climb Calaveras the steep way and return via Sunol to Pleasanton where the Meadowlark Dairy awaits at the finish. But if desired you can skip that and take BART from Milpitas back to Pleasanton -- see below.
Much of the route is on very remote roads. Please bring: front and rear lights (just in case); ample food/fuel (just in case); your bike in excellent mechanical condition; ample clothing in layers; cash (see above); and a happy smile!
Meet 07:30 ready to ride. Ready to ride means your bike is set up, you already used the restroom, you're clicked in, and you're ready to pay attention and listen to ride announcements :^) The early start lets us make the most of the available daylight. Nice public restrooms are available in the park one block south of the meeting place. Allow 10 minutes extra if you might need them.
Carpooling is encouraged. If you need a ride there or if you can offer one, contact me via email by 5:00pm the night before so that I can match people up.
If arriving by BART, be on the train that arrives at Dublin-Pleasanton BART at 07:12 (first train arrival of the day) and let me know in advance. Suggested route from there to the ride start: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57537728.
Bailout route from stop #3 to Milpitas BART: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57537944. It reduces your ride to 82 miles. This particular route to BART avoids roads with freeway on/off ramps.
Preregistration is encouraged though not required. But if no one has registered by 6:00pm the night before, the ride may be canceled.
Leader: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Meet at 7:30 am for a 7:35 am start
See the listing for Sat Oct 24. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Alyssa Tennant (310) 488-9484 text
Leader: Ian Cha (510) 909-9007 text
Leader: Adele Madelo (510) 773-0693 text
Meet at 8:15 am for a 8:30 am start
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
The 2027 GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday October 25th!
Starting from Rockridge Bart, we’ll head up Tunnel Road, heading down Pinehurst to Moraga Way, and back up Wildcat Canyon Road to Berkeley. We'll finish the ride at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.
Please also pre-register for the party at OUB here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/preReg.php?id=3909
Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48607865?via=ssREv4io2VOJTCM3zttODg
If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!
Hope to see you there!
Leader: Alison Kuehner (510) 219-3929 text
Leader: David Brown (510) 508-4215 text
Meet at 8:30 am for a 8:45 am start
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
The 2027 GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday October 25th!
Starting from Rockridge Bart, the TM ride will head up Tunnel Road to Skyline and over to Redwood Road for an out and back, returning up Pinehurst. A fun descent down Shepard Canyon follows, with a trip on Trestle Glen winding through the hills of Oakland and down to the ride end at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.
Please also pre-register for the party at OUB here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/preReg.php?id=3909
Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53140952?via=SfLImdwCK9Ecfqn7USx1rw
If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!
Hope to see you there!
Leader: Donna Ko (510) 610-9859 text
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953 text
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
The 2027 GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday October 25th!
Starting from Rockridge Bart station, the LT ride will do a leisurely and lovely route along the Bay Trail, taking in the views up to Marina Bay with a return that ends at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.
Please also pre-register for the party at OUB here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/preReg.php?id=3909
Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57413354
If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!
Hope to see you there!
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Meet at 12:00 pm for a 12:00 pm start
Pre-registration
Come join the 2027 Century Recruitment Party at Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square on Sunday the 25th, from noon to 3!
https://oaklandunitedbeerworks.com/
Curious to learn more about the club’s biggest event of the year, the Grizzly Peak Century? Want to be in on planning the best party on wheels the Bay Area has to offer? Just hop on one of the LT, T, or TM Century Recruitment rides (separately posted) that day to work up your appetite, and land at our Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks for talk about all things Century, with drinks and pizza courtesy of the club.
Please register if you plan to come to OUB so we can get a headcount, and folks are also welcome to skip the rides and go directly to the party as well.
Hope to see you there!
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock (510) 326-2953 text
Leader: Donna Ko (510) 610-9859 text
Meet at 2:45 pm
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After the Century Recruiting event at Oakland United Beerworks, many of us may want to return to Rockridge BART. This is a scenic route around Lake Merritt. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53173365
Leader: Zachary Williams (415) 218-3195 text
Leader: Tony Perez (510) 334-9105 text
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.
Leader: Rick Patterson (510) 978-1786 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
This ride will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. We will warm up riding the bike path 3 miles to the Alvarado Park entrance to Wildcat Canyon. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by on the way home. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.
Leader: Melinda Lu (562) 405-0145 text
Meet at 9:05 am for a 9:10 am start
Start Location: Stinson Beach Parking Lot
Pre-registration
This week's climb is new to the series this year, and it's a long one: BoFax, then Seven Sisters, all the way up to Mt Tam's East Peak. Many riders consider this the most beautiful route up Mt Tamalpais.
We'll meet at Stinson Beach public parking (free parking, water and bathrooms), then have 5 miles of flat Hwy 1 riding to warm up before the LKHC segment starts.
The climb is 11 miles with about 3,000 feet of climbing, and splits into three parts:
- Bolinas-Fairfax Rd from the coast to Ridgecrest: steady 6–7% climbing with some steeper ramps, through lush, quiet forest
- West Ridgecrest to the Rock Spring/Pantoll Rd junction ("Seven Sisters"): exposed rolling hills
- East Ridgecrest to East Peak: steady climbing toward West Peak, then some descending and rollers before the final steep wall to the summit parking lot
Since we're doing this as a timed effort, we won't regroup until the top. Please feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like!
Since the segment itself is so scenic and substantial, the rest of this week's ride will be shorter than usual. We'll take some time at East Peak to refill water and eat snacks we've brought, then descend Pantoll and Panoramic Hwy back to our cars in Stinson Beach.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 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. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.
There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.
Leader: Mike Wood (708) 539-9663 text
Leader: Drew U (510) 290-0615 text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
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Start Location:
MonteVista Park
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Want to ride the Low-Key Hill Climbs series, but can't make the big Saturday group? This week's climb is Montebello, the traditional opener for the series.
We'll meet at Monta Vista Park (water and bathrooms), get a pleasant warmup up Mt Eden, then regroup for a bathroom break just before the LKHC segment starts.
Montebello is 5.1 miles with ~2,000 feet of climbing, and divides neatly into three sections: a hard opening, with about 1/4 mile at 12%+ and a full mile at 9%+; a long false-flat middle, including roughly a mile under 3%; and a mostly steady 7–8% finish with the occasional ramp. Ride leader will be doing a max effort up the climb, but please feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like! We'll regroup at the top.
Afterward we'll resupply at the cars, then keep the rest of the ride chill through the foothills, including a sweet little loop around Moody Road and Moody Court with about a mile of smooth, mild uphill dirt (should be perfectly comfortable on road tires; we'll skip it if it's rained recently). We'll stop at Foothills Park for water/bathrooms again, descend Altamont, and head back to the start.
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Russell & College
Pre-registration
We are staying east again this week. We will depart From Nabolom Bakery (2708 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705) at 930. We have frequent regroups and may stop for a real lunch, if it is the will of the group.
There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57356793?via=pcd75PSh96W6qbqLiHbspg
We will head south along the bay trail before heading to Redwood Road and back. We are trying a new way from the bay trail to Redwood road.
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Kaela Lee
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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Please note the earlier start time due to decreasing daylight hours.
Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 5:20 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:30 pm sharp. We'll go 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. Bring lights and a jacket for the return trip. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471.
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Leader: Drew U
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GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
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Leader: Ken Karda
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Start Location:
Brickyard Cove, Berkeley
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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, bypass the Ferry Point Tunnel, & lunch @ Little Louie's. There will be an option to ride thru the tunnel.
Leader: Ian Cha
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Leader: Kit Wong
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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Join our cafe ride over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge for croissant and hot cocoa at Marin Country Mart. New riders and beginners are welcome!
Most of the route is on dedicated bike path. Watch out for train tracks in Richmond. We are also riding over the new Gilman bike and pedestrian bridge.
Updated route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38019355
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Late notice. Let's meet at 9 for a 9:15 rollout from the Up and Under bar on Railroad Ave in Point Richmond. I am planing on riding up to Mt Tam via the BoFax/Alpine Dam/Seven Sisters route. After the summit, drop down to Stinson for lunch, then roll on 1 to Muir Woods then back through Mill Valley and Corte Madera. this route should avoid the heat that is predicted for Marin. Frequent regroups and after ride libations at the Backyard for those who ride to the start. Preregistration is requested but not required. This is the planned route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57413281
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Start Location:
Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
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Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
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Leader: Eli Alexander-Tanner
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Leader: Max Walker
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Leader: Dan Armendariz
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
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This is the last ride of the season! Shortened route! We will ride neutral pace to Centennial and go Full Gas to the top of Grizzly Peak. This is the World Champs of GPC Tuesdays and the winner gets a bag of fries on me at Smokehouse at the after party! Be there or be square! Ride kicks back off next year with the time change in March.
GPC Tuesday is a Brisk paced loop through the Berkeley / Oakland Hills starting at the Reservoir @ Spruce / Grizzly Blvd. Ride is characterized as fast pace lines with close quarters pack riding skills required. The ride has approximately 6 re-groups along the route. (Slower riders do have limited time to arrive at re-group points, however, as wait times are limited to 4-5 minutes.) Route as follows: Grizzly Peak to Skyline pausing at Sibley (riders can join at approximately 6:05 here at top of Tunnel Rd), Skyline to Redwood Rd, turning left on Pinehurst Rd back to Skyline, returning to ride start or peeling off to return home individually. No E-Bikes.
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
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Join us for a 15 mile mixed terrain bike ride. Please bring a bicycle capable of dirt and uneven terrain such as a gravel, cyclo-cross or mountain bike. Pace: TM-pace (similar effort to 14-16mph on flats on road bike, up to 3 watts/kg), Distance: 10-15 miles Elevation: 1,000 - 1,500 feet elevation gain. Faster riders welcome but you may find yourself off the front.
Route: Varies, here are examples:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48690014
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48690036
There is a bail out where you can skip climbing Meadows and head home. Please bring water and good lights. Please pre-register by 3:00 PM day of ride. Rain, bad AQI, or no riders pre-registering might cancel the ride.
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Start Location:
Brickyard Cove, Berkeley
Pre-registration
Let's try to beat the heat and ride along the Bay Trail. Meet at Brickyard Cove at the foot of University at 10 for a 10:15 start. We will ride out to Point Richmond and then on to Pt. Molate. There will be an informal regroup/bathroom stop at the Rosie the Riveter Museum. Lunch will be at the park at Point Molate, so either bring your lunch or buy it in Point Richmond. Bring lots of water; it will be warm!
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration
This ride will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. We will warm up riding the bike path 3 miles to the Alvarado Park entrance to Wildcat Canyon. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by on the way home. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.
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Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
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This week we will return to the West and leave at 9:30 roll from the Marinwood Community center. We will roll out through Nicasso and Pt Reyes station before heading down the coast to Bolinas.
After lunch, we will head up Bofax, across 7 sisters to Pantoll and down Marion.
We have frequent regroups and will stop for a real lunch in Bolinas.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57460577?via=aMiH7Q9UMQ_MfErRzWHSIQ
As usual, we will leave when the last registered rider arrives.
There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Kaela Lee
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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Note earlier start time (meet at 4:50 pm, roll at 5 pm)! This is a "bonus ride" for the rides March - late Sept. We'll continue the weekly ride until mid to late October, depending on how much daylight we have at the end of the ride.
Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 4:50 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:00 pm sharp. We'll go 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. Bring lights and a jacket for the return trip. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471.
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Leader: Drew U
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GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Stephen Cotton
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Join us for the "Ring of Fire" Challenge!
Get ready for an epic day of climbing around Lexington Reservoir. We’ll be tackling the "Ring of Fire" route, featuring four big climbs: Soda Springs, Montevina Rd, Black/Gist Rd, and Bear Creek Road. It will be about 8,000 feet of climbing but you can easily cut out a climb or two and join us for pizza after the ride.
Ring of Fire Ride With GPS Route
Meeting Point: We’ll park at the base of Black Road where it intersects with Montevina Road. https://maps.app.goo.gl/4vDMiAs94Dw7HsjEA
Meet: 8:15 a.m. Roll: 8:30 a.m.
Since the route passes the Black Road parking area before the Montevina, Black Road, and Bear Creek climbs, you can easily swing by your vehicle to refuel. We’ll have a gallon of water and some snacks at our car. We recommend bringing your own supplies as well!
Restrooms & Water:
- Mile 2: Porta-potties near the start.
- Mile 28: Potential (fingers crossed it is open!) bathroom/water stop at Lakeside Elementary (1/3 up Black Road).
- Mile 37.5: Bathroom at Bear Creek Redwoods Alma Parking Area (almost 1/2 way up Bear Creek Road)
After we conquer the climbs, let’s celebrate and grab some pizza and drinks at Pizzeria Vittoria (21433 Broadway Rd, Los Gatos, CA)! A trusted source says Pizzeria Vittoria has a good beer selection!
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Leader: Donna Ko
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GPC Route:
ASSR - LT - Lamorinda CCW
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for an LT-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website. This is a NO DROP ride with cafe stop at Philz in Lafayette.
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Leader: Abby Dawkins
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GPC Route:
ASSR - T - Martinez
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for a T-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
This is a NO DROP ride with a lunch stop at downtown Martinez.
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GPC Route:
ASSR - TM (short) - Golf Course
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for a TM-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
ASSR - TM (long) - Two Bridges
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for a TM-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
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Leader: Vivian Liang
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Start Location:
Half Moon Bay - Main & Kelly
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Want to ride the Low-Key Hill Climbs series, but can't make the big Saturday group? This week's climb is new for 2026, and it's tucked into a spectacular stretch of San Mateo coast riding. We'll start at the intersection of Kelly Ave and Main St in Half Moon Bay (free parking is available nearby on Johnston St; bathrooms and water available at the start), then roll at warmup pace down Hwy 1 to the start of the climb.
Lobitos is a short one: only 3.3 miles and 672 feet of climbing. We'll regroup at both the bottom and the top of the climb, so ride it as fast or as slow as you like!
After the climb we'll still have plenty of energy, so we'll descend Tunitas Creek and stop at the Bike Hut for snacks/water/bathrooms (bring small bills). Then we'll head south along the coast on Hwy 1 and side roads to see Pigeon Point Lighthouse (vault toilets available) before turning inland on quiet, charming Gazos Creek Rd. We'll stop for food and water at Arcangeli Grocery in Pescadero. After lunch, we'll climb the three little hills of beautiful Stage Rd before finishing on a gentle climb and descent on Purissima Creek/Higgins Canyon Rd to return to the cars. Should be a scenic, rambling day out!
(Remember to register for Low-Key Hill Climbs before the ride if you want to show up on the official leaderboard!)
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Start Location:
Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
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Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
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Join us for a 15 mile mixed terrain bike ride. Please bring a bicycle capable of dirt and uneven terrain such as a gravel, cyclo-cross or mountain bike. Pace: TM-pace (similar effort to 14-16mph on flats on road bike, up to 3 watts/kg), Distance: 10-15 miles Elevation: 1,000 - 1,500 feet elevation gain. Faster riders welcome but you may find yourself off the front.
Route: Varies, here are examples:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48690014
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48690036
There is a bail out where you can skip climbing Meadows and head home. Please bring water and good lights. Please pre-register by 3:00 PM day of ride. Rain, bad AQI, or no riders pre-registering might cancel the ride.
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Leader: Steve Tracy
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GPC Route:
Occidental Loop
Start Location:
Valley Ford, School Rd.
Pre-registration
Help Abby and Steve's celebrate their birthdays by revisiting the June Birthday ride from Valley Ford through Occidental to Duncan Mills for lunch and birthday pie and cookies (courtesy of Abby and Steve) with a return along Hwy 1. The basic ride is about 40 miles. On return along Hwy 1, there is an optional steep climb up Bay Hill Rd. There will also be optional out and back to Jenner for seal overlook. Option also for shortcut to lunch via Moscow Road.
Bring lunch or buy lunch in Duncans Mills. There are pizza and sweets at the Gold Coast Coffee and Bakery where we have lunch or you can buy a sandwich across the road at the general store.
Bring layers for the ride along the coast. Please carpool as parking is especially limited now that school is in session. Please pre-register if possible so we'll know how many treats to bring!
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART
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This ride will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. We will warm up riding the bike path 3 miles to the Alvarado Park entrance to Wildcat Canyon. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by on the way home. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.
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 the agenda and details of how to join the meeting.
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Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
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This week we will stay local and start from Orinda BART, riding the Two Bridges, Lake Herman Road to Benicia. We will have a lunch stop in Benicia at One Bakery. Optional would be to return to Orinda via Alhambra Valley Road and the Bears, or ride the flatter route through Lafayette to Moraga, back to Orinda.
Those who would be coming down Wildcat from Berkeley or Oakland let me know so we will pick you up along the way.
There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57553194?via=yn-jyiGug5J4iLAmPslUuA
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Kaela Lee
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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Note earlier start time (meet at 4:50 pm, roll at 5 pm)! This is a "bonus ride" for the rides March - late Sept. We'll continue the weekly ride until mid to late October, depending on how much daylight we have at the end of the ride.
Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 4:50 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:00 pm sharp. We'll go 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. Bring lights and a jacket for the return trip. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471.
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Leader: Drew U
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GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Del Norte BART
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UPDATE: Due to the possible closure of Mare Island Bridge, I have updated the route that goes over the Napa River Bridge. It adds a few miles.
I recently led a ride to Mare Island, since I had never been to Mare Island in the 50 years that I have called Bay Area home. Apparentily, I wasn't the only one. I got lot of questions about Mare Island and couple of interests to do the ride. So here it is. And this time, I am listing it more than a week in advanced, to allow more time to plan for the ride.
This is a modified route from the one I led last time. It cuts out the "junk miles" between Rockridge BART and Del Norte BART. This way we can spend some time exploring the Island. The route takes us to the "peak" on Mare Island, then to Mare Island Brewing (one on the Island). Plan is to explore the Island in between the peak and the brewery.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57553687?via=ng8OzIdsvpJ43E6Q-EAWXg
Please make sure you bring the appropreiate gear and nutrition for a 46 mile ride.
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
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Start and end at Rockridge BART. Free parking available.
Most important note is that the October Social Hour with free pizza and appies is happening just one block away at Forge on College and Chabot. Remember to sign up for the event as well, since spots are filling fast.
Ride description: North on College, jig-jag through the Elmwood-->Russell-->Milvia-->Virginia-->Spruce-->Wildcat-->Camino Pablo-->Canyon-->Pinehurst-->Shepherd Cyn--through Montclair and the usual route through Lake Temescal Park to Bway and back to Rockridge. See the RWGPS Classic Backyard Loop route here.
If you choose to go to Forge (which would be great!), you may park your bike there, but bring a lock. BikeLink lockers are also available at the BART station for a very low price.
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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Meet at North Berkeley BART to tackle the Bears and Pinehurst before the GPC pizza party at Forge on College Ave. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57489399
Be sure to register for the party separately if you wish to attend:
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Leader: Donna Ko
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
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Starting from Rockridge BART, at the base of the escalators. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57425375 Take in the neighborhoods of Berkeley and Oakland at a relaxed pace. We'll end up at Forge Pizza for the GPC Social hour. BUT: if you wish to attend the Social hour you must sign up separately at https://www.grizz.org/rides/#id3366rd2026-10-18 . There is a deadline and limit!
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Leader: Alison Kuehner
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Mandatory pre-registration with max 50 riders
Consider joining one of the rides (LT, T, or TM) before the social time so as to uphold the club motto "ride to eat, eat to ride".
Join your fellow GPC Members for talking, snacking, and meeting even more ride partners at Forge Pizza, 5900 College Ave, Oakland. Two blocks from Rockridge BART. The Club will provide Pizza and Appetizers from 2pm to 5pm. The Forge has a wide selection of drinks on your own tab.
Preregistration is required. There is a limit of 50 (Club Members only) (or we'll run out of food), and you must sign up by noon October 16. Contact the leader(s) if you have any questions.
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Start Location:
Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
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Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration
This ride will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. We will warm up riding the bike path 3 miles to the Alvarado Park entrance to Wildcat Canyon. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by on the way home. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.
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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. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.
There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Kaela Lee
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Note earlier start time (meet at 4:50 pm, roll at 5 pm)! This is a "bonus ride" for the rides March - late Sept. We'll continue the weekly ride until mid to late October, depending on how much daylight we have at the end of the ride.
Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 4:50 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:00 pm sharp. We'll go 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. Bring lights and a jacket for the return trip. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471.
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Leader: Drew U
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GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
Leader: Mark Abrahams
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Start Location:
Pleasanton - Neal & Railroad Ave
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With over 4000' of climbing from its base, panoramic views of the south bay and the hidden valleys and hinterlands of the Diablo range, and historic observatory buildings at its summit, the Mt Hamilton loop is one of the fabled rides of the Bay Area.
The route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30136416. Clockwise loop from Pleasanton. East through the Livermore Valley along the vineyards. Climb Mines Rd to the Junction Cafe for food stop #1 - quick snacks. Then through isolated country and up the steep backside of Mt Hamilton to the observatory for food stop #2 - vending machines (cash only). Descend the frontside to San Jose for stop #3 - late lunch at La Chingada Taqueria on Sierra Rd. The final leg: climb Calaveras the steep way and return via Sunol to Pleasanton where the Meadowlark Dairy awaits at the finish. But if desired you can skip that and take BART from Milpitas back to Pleasanton -- see below.
Much of the route is on very remote roads. Please bring: front and rear lights (just in case); ample food/fuel (just in case); your bike in excellent mechanical condition; ample clothing in layers; cash (see above); and a happy smile!
Meet 07:30 ready to ride. Ready to ride means your bike is set up, you already used the restroom, you're clicked in, and you're ready to pay attention and listen to ride announcements :^) The early start lets us make the most of the available daylight. Nice public restrooms are available in the park one block south of the meeting place. Allow 10 minutes extra if you might need them.
Carpooling is encouraged. If you need a ride there or if you can offer one, contact me via email by 5:00pm the night before so that I can match people up.
If arriving by BART, be on the train that arrives at Dublin-Pleasanton BART at 07:12 (first train arrival of the day) and let me know in advance. Suggested route from there to the ride start: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57537728.
Bailout route from stop #3 to Milpitas BART: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57537944. It reduces your ride to 82 miles. This particular route to BART avoids roads with freeway on/off ramps.
Preregistration is encouraged though not required. But if no one has registered by 6:00pm the night before, the ride may be canceled.
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See the listing for Sat Oct 24. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
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Leader: Ian Cha
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Leader: Adele Madelo
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
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The 2027 GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday October 25th!
Starting from Rockridge Bart, we’ll head up Tunnel Road, heading down Pinehurst to Moraga Way, and back up Wildcat Canyon Road to Berkeley. We'll finish the ride at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.
Please also pre-register for the party at OUB here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/preReg.php?id=3909
Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48607865?via=ssREv4io2VOJTCM3zttODg
If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!
Hope to see you there!
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Leader: David Brown
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
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The 2027 GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday October 25th!
Starting from Rockridge Bart, the TM ride will head up Tunnel Road to Skyline and over to Redwood Road for an out and back, returning up Pinehurst. A fun descent down Shepard Canyon follows, with a trip on Trestle Glen winding through the hills of Oakland and down to the ride end at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.
Please also pre-register for the party at OUB here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/preReg.php?id=3909
Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53140952?via=SfLImdwCK9Ecfqn7USx1rw
If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!
Hope to see you there!
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Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
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The 2027 GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday October 25th!
Starting from Rockridge Bart station, the LT ride will do a leisurely and lovely route along the Bay Trail, taking in the views up to Marina Bay with a return that ends at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.
Please also pre-register for the party at OUB here: https://www.grizz.org/rides/preReg.php?id=3909
Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57413354
If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!
Hope to see you there!
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Pre-registration
Come join the 2027 Century Recruitment Party at Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square on Sunday the 25th, from noon to 3!
https://oaklandunitedbeerworks.com/
Curious to learn more about the club’s biggest event of the year, the Grizzly Peak Century? Want to be in on planning the best party on wheels the Bay Area has to offer? Just hop on one of the LT, T, or TM Century Recruitment rides (separately posted) that day to work up your appetite, and land at our Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks for talk about all things Century, with drinks and pizza courtesy of the club.
Please register if you plan to come to OUB so we can get a headcount, and folks are also welcome to skip the rides and go directly to the party as well.
Hope to see you there!
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Leader: Donna Ko
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Pre-registration
After the Century Recruiting event at Oakland United Beerworks, many of us may want to return to Rockridge BART. This is a scenic route around Lake Merritt. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53173365
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Start Location:
Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace
Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART
This ride will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. We will warm up riding the bike path 3 miles to the Alvarado Park entrance to Wildcat Canyon. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by on the way home. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.
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Start Location:
Stinson Beach Parking Lot
Pre-registration
This week's climb is new to the series this year, and it's a long one: BoFax, then Seven Sisters, all the way up to Mt Tam's East Peak. Many riders consider this the most beautiful route up Mt Tamalpais.
We'll meet at Stinson Beach public parking (free parking, water and bathrooms), then have 5 miles of flat Hwy 1 riding to warm up before the LKHC segment starts.
The climb is 11 miles with about 3,000 feet of climbing, and splits into three parts:
- Bolinas-Fairfax Rd from the coast to Ridgecrest: steady 6–7% climbing with some steeper ramps, through lush, quiet forest
- West Ridgecrest to the Rock Spring/Pantoll Rd junction ("Seven Sisters"): exposed rolling hills
- East Ridgecrest to East Peak: steady climbing toward West Peak, then some descending and rollers before the final steep wall to the summit parking lot
Since we're doing this as a timed effort, we won't regroup until the top. Please feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like!
Since the segment itself is so scenic and substantial, the rest of this week's ride will be shorter than usual. We'll take some time at East Peak to refill water and eat snacks we've brought, then descend Pantoll and Panoramic Hwy back to our cars in Stinson Beach.
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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. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.
There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.
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Leader: Drew U
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GPC Route:
CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location:
Canyon Club Brewery
Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.
Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails
CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB
| October 2026 Ride Statistics | ||
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| Weekday | Weekend | Total |
| 32 | 19 | 51 |