Ride Schedule for December 2025
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-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
Thank you for pre-registering
Join us for a Tuesday evening ride climbing South Park 2x. The pace is TM ( approximately 1.5 - 3 watts/kg body weight) but may be faster or slower at times. The ride will be in the dark so please bring good lights. This ride will be on paved roads (10.3 miles, 1,617 feet elevation gain). Rain cancels.
Leader: Nikki Ellman (510) 517-8647 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Start Location: Mill Valley - Public Safety Buildings
Pre-registration
Short, sweet and steep with spectacular views. Mill Valley to Pantoll and down to Stinson Beach. Lunch will be in the parking area near the beach, behind the Parkside Cafe. Return will be along Highway 1. Optional out-and-back to Bolinas Lagoon. Temperatures will start out cool with a high of 62, so dress accordingly, especially for the cold downhills.
Link to route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37968630
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith (415) 212-8451 text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration
We won't exactly be following this RWGPS but something closer to it. Start at El Cerrito Plaza. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. It's been pretty dry the last few weeks so I figured its a good time to hit the stuff known for getting muddy.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
From our Marinwood start, we will ride to Nicasio, then to Pt Reyes Station for a pastry, then up the coast to the Marshall Wall, which is a two-humper in this direction. Lunch at the Cheese Factory before completing the loop.
Shorten the ride to about 42 miles by starting in Nicasio. We should pass through there about 10:20 or so.
Please pre-register if you can. There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. We'll start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready. If you arrive after the meeting time you may have to chase. You can probably catch us in Nicasio, where we will have a short regroup.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095
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! This is a NO-DROP ride with plenty of stops.
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: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:05 am start
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration
From Rockridge Bart we will ride (more or less) the old Century south loop: South on Skyline and Golf Links Rd and past the Oakland Zoo and Lake Chabot into Castro Valley for a refreshment stop. Return via Redwood Road, then the beautiful redwoods of Pinehurst.
The route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51440414
Preregistration is much appreciated. Please arrive ready to ride by 09:00 as we'll roll promptly at 09:05.
If anyone wants more miles and riding fun, I could be persuaded to drop down to Orinda near the end and add on a reverse Bears Loop. This would add approximately 25 miles depending on exact routing.
Leader: Brian Aldrich (510) 693-0603 text
Leader: Janet Noble (510) 205-9004 text
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Delta Birding
Start Location: Isleton Main Street
Pre-registration
At the ride start is a public parking lot with a public restroom nearby. The route is the same as the original Delta Birding loop. It appears that the contruction is done. We may spend a significant amount of time on Staten Island Rd (where some may choose to start their ride). Lunch is at Cosumnes River Preserve. Many riders will bring their lunch, binoculars, a birding app such as Merlin Bird ID, Audubon or Sibley guides, and patience. There is a Subway just after crossing under Interstate 5 at Thorton Rd near the Chevron station. Historic Locke and Mel's Mocha & Ice Cream at Walnut Grove are worthwhile side adventures. Twin Cities Road can have a nasty headwind and includes semi-trucks.
Here are a couple of links to show what birds were sighted this January
Staten Island:
https://ebird.org/barchart?byr=2025&eyr=2025&bmo=1&emo=12&r=L468580
Cosumnes River Preserve:
https://ebird.org/barchart?byr=2025&eyr=2025&bmo=1&emo=12&r=US-CA_166
Please preregister.
Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.
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-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.
Leader: Nick Umemoto
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
Thank you for pre-registering, see you at the start.
Join us for a Tuesday evening ride climbing South Park 2x. The pace is TM ( approximately 1.5 - 3 watts/kg body weight) but may be faster or slower at times. The ride will be in the dark so please bring good lights. This ride will be on paved roads (10.3 miles, 1,617 feet elevation gain). Rain cancels.
Leader: Charley Donovan (415) 990-9241 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Start Location: Moraga - Rancho Laguna Park
Pre-registration
Join me for this loop on familiar roads with a couple of possible surprises. The first is the starting point, Rancho Laguna Park in Moraga, a pretty park you may not know. Another is Lake Cascade in Orinda, which we'll circle.
Keep your eyes peeled for waterfowl who love this gem, often overlooked by cyclists whizzing by on nearby Camino San Pablo.
You'll have two options:
a 43-mile route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53473248 with a lunch stop at Golden Hills Park, off Reliez Valley Road;
a 23-mile route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53473660 with lunch at the end of the ride at Rancho Laguna Park.
Bring your lunch or pick it up along the way in Moraga or Orinda. Forecast is for clear weather with temperatures reaching a high of around 60F. Please preregister.
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith (415) 212-8451 text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration
We'll be riding Seaview this time, expect some steep around rocky climbs. Route
I'm taking us down tower trail again but if steep roots in the dark aren't your thing the road is also an option.
Be prepared for it to be cold and dark. Bring warm layers, bright lights, big tires and easy gears. There may be a contingent getting food afterwards but it might be too cold.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: Nicasio
Pre-registration
We'll ride from Nicasio to Valley Ford for lunch via Chileno Valley and Middle Road. Return to Tomales via Franklin School to Middle Road, avoiding the steep climb on Franklin. We may or may not go into Pt Reyes Station on the way back, depending on rider interest. Route on RideWithGPS
There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. We will start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready. If you arrive after the meeting time, you may have to chase.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095
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: Brian Crowley (510) 508-2591
Leader: Melissa Jacobson (925) 788-6825
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: David Madson (415) 722-5885 text
Leader: David Cone (510) 684-3874
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: Ian Cha (510) 909-9007 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (short) - Classic Andante
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: Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294
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.
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - M - Crockett
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 M-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: 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-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.
Leader: Nick Umemoto
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 Tuesday evening ride climbing South Park 2x. The pace is TM ( approximately 1.5 - 3 watts/kg body weight) but may be faster or slower at times. The ride will be in the dark so please bring good lights. This ride will be on paved roads (10.3 miles, 1,617 feet elevation gain). Rain cancels.
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: Fletcher Stump Smith (415) 212-8451 text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
The classic route RWGPS, but with the start moved to El Cerrito Plaza. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections are up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark. I'm hoping mud shouldn't be too bad with over a week to dry out, but I will make changes in case of rain. 35mm+ tires recommended.
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: Charley Donovan (415) 990-9241 text
Meet at 9:30 am
Pre-registration
Are you looking to finish this year's Dead End Epic Climbs Challenge with a bang? https://epicclimbs.info/climbs2025/info Here's your chance to grab 1,298 meters (4,259 feet) of elevation in a single day by combining three Napa Climbs: Atlas Peak (https://www.strava.com/segments/619406); Soda Canyon (https://www.strava.com/segments/2353); and Partick (https://www.strava.com/segments/642751).
Only need one or two climbs to get to Llama Climber, Alpine Chamois, or Himalayan Bear status? You don't have to do all three. We'll each climb at our own pace and regroup at the bottom of each climb before riding to the start of the next one. We'll begin where Atlas Peak Road and Westgate Road intersect in Napa. https://maps.app.goo.gl/7z5bD3FD25fDuVk97 Bring your lunch. Here is the route we'll follow:
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095
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: Adele Madelo (510) 773-0693 text
Meet at 9:45 am
Pre-registration
Let's see if we can get one more TSR on the books before the year's out. We usually start and end from an East Bay BART station and do 35-40 miles. Sometimes it's point to point. Sometimes it's a little longer. Food, coffee, and the cleanest public (and semi-public) bathrooms are always part of the program. Let's also hope for clement weather. Stay tuned.
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-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.
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: Fletcher Stump Smith (415) 212-8451 text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
The classic route RWGPS, but with the start moved to El Cerrito Plaza. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections are up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark. I'm hoping mud shouldn't be too bad with over a week to dry out, but I will make changes in case of rain. 35mm+ tires recommended.
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: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095
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: 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-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.
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: Fletcher Stump Smith (415) 212-8451 text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
The classic route RWGPS, but with the start moved to El Cerrito Plaza. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections are up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark. I'm hoping mud shouldn't be too bad with over a week to dry out, but I will make changes in case of rain. 35mm+ tires recommended.
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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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-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
Thank you for pre-registering
Join us for a Tuesday evening ride climbing South Park 2x. The pace is TM ( approximately 1.5 - 3 watts/kg body weight) but may be faster or slower at times. The ride will be in the dark so please bring good lights. This ride will be on paved roads (10.3 miles, 1,617 feet elevation gain). Rain cancels.
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Start Location:
Mill Valley - Public Safety Buildings
Pre-registration
Short, sweet and steep with spectacular views. Mill Valley to Pantoll and down to Stinson Beach. Lunch will be in the parking area near the beach, behind the Parkside Cafe. Return will be along Highway 1. Optional out-and-back to Bolinas Lagoon. Temperatures will start out cool with a high of 62, so dress accordingly, especially for the cold downhills.
Link to route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37968630
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration
We won't exactly be following this RWGPS but something closer to it. Start at El Cerrito Plaza. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. It's been pretty dry the last few weeks so I figured its a good time to hit the stuff known for getting muddy.
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Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
From our Marinwood start, we will ride to Nicasio, then to Pt Reyes Station for a pastry, then up the coast to the Marshall Wall, which is a two-humper in this direction. Lunch at the Cheese Factory before completing the loop.
Shorten the ride to about 42 miles by starting in Nicasio. We should pass through there about 10:20 or so.
Please pre-register if you can. There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. We'll start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready. If you arrive after the meeting time you may have to chase. You can probably catch us in Nicasio, where we will have a short regroup.
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095
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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! This is a NO-DROP ride with plenty of stops.
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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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
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From Rockridge Bart we will ride (more or less) the old Century south loop: South on Skyline and Golf Links Rd and past the Oakland Zoo and Lake Chabot into Castro Valley for a refreshment stop. Return via Redwood Road, then the beautiful redwoods of Pinehurst.
The route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51440414
Preregistration is much appreciated. Please arrive ready to ride by 09:00 as we'll roll promptly at 09:05.
If anyone wants more miles and riding fun, I could be persuaded to drop down to Orinda near the end and add on a reverse Bears Loop. This would add approximately 25 miles depending on exact routing.
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Leader: Janet Noble
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GPC Route:
Delta Birding
Start Location:
Isleton Main Street
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At the ride start is a public parking lot with a public restroom nearby. The route is the same as the original Delta Birding loop. It appears that the contruction is done. We may spend a significant amount of time on Staten Island Rd (where some may choose to start their ride). Lunch is at Cosumnes River Preserve. Many riders will bring their lunch, binoculars, a birding app such as Merlin Bird ID, Audubon or Sibley guides, and patience. There is a Subway just after crossing under Interstate 5 at Thorton Rd near the Chevron station. Historic Locke and Mel's Mocha & Ice Cream at Walnut Grove are worthwhile side adventures. Twin Cities Road can have a nasty headwind and includes semi-trucks.
Here are a couple of links to show what birds were sighted this January
Staten Island:
https://ebird.org/barchart?byr=2025&eyr=2025&bmo=1&emo=12&r=L468580
Cosumnes River Preserve:
https://ebird.org/barchart?byr=2025&eyr=2025&bmo=1&emo=12&r=US-CA_166
Please preregister.
Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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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-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
Thank you for pre-registering, see you at the start.
Join us for a Tuesday evening ride climbing South Park 2x. The pace is TM ( approximately 1.5 - 3 watts/kg body weight) but may be faster or slower at times. The ride will be in the dark so please bring good lights. This ride will be on paved roads (10.3 miles, 1,617 feet elevation gain). Rain cancels.
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Start Location:
Moraga - Rancho Laguna Park
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Join me for this loop on familiar roads with a couple of possible surprises. The first is the starting point, Rancho Laguna Park in Moraga, a pretty park you may not know. Another is Lake Cascade in Orinda, which we'll circle.
Keep your eyes peeled for waterfowl who love this gem, often overlooked by cyclists whizzing by on nearby Camino San Pablo.
You'll have two options:
a 43-mile route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53473248 with a lunch stop at Golden Hills Park, off Reliez Valley Road;
a 23-mile route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53473660 with lunch at the end of the ride at Rancho Laguna Park.
Bring your lunch or pick it up along the way in Moraga or Orinda. Forecast is for clear weather with temperatures reaching a high of around 60F. Please preregister.
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration
We'll be riding Seaview this time, expect some steep around rocky climbs. Route
I'm taking us down tower trail again but if steep roots in the dark aren't your thing the road is also an option.
Be prepared for it to be cold and dark. Bring warm layers, bright lights, big tires and easy gears. There may be a contingent getting food afterwards but it might be too cold.
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Start Location:
Nicasio
Pre-registration
We'll ride from Nicasio to Valley Ford for lunch via Chileno Valley and Middle Road. Return to Tomales via Franklin School to Middle Road, avoiding the steep climb on Franklin. We may or may not go into Pt Reyes Station on the way back, depending on rider interest. Route on RideWithGPS
There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. We will start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready. If you arrive after the meeting time, you may have to chase.
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095
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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: Melissa Jacobson
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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: David Cone
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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) - Classic Andante
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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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.
ASSR - M - Crockett
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 M-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: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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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-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
Join us for a Tuesday evening ride climbing South Park 2x. The pace is TM ( approximately 1.5 - 3 watts/kg body weight) but may be faster or slower at times. The ride will be in the dark so please bring good lights. This ride will be on paved roads (10.3 miles, 1,617 feet elevation gain). Rain cancels.
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
The classic route RWGPS, but with the start moved to El Cerrito Plaza. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections are up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark. I'm hoping mud shouldn't be too bad with over a week to dry out, but I will make changes in case of rain. 35mm+ tires recommended.
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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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Are you looking to finish this year's Dead End Epic Climbs Challenge with a bang? https://epicclimbs.info/climbs2025/info Here's your chance to grab 1,298 meters (4,259 feet) of elevation in a single day by combining three Napa Climbs: Atlas Peak (https://www.strava.com/segments/619406); Soda Canyon (https://www.strava.com/segments/2353); and Partick (https://www.strava.com/segments/642751).
Only need one or two climbs to get to Llama Climber, Alpine Chamois, or Himalayan Bear status? You don't have to do all three. We'll each climb at our own pace and regroup at the bottom of each climb before riding to the start of the next one. We'll begin where Atlas Peak Road and Westgate Road intersect in Napa. https://maps.app.goo.gl/7z5bD3FD25fDuVk97 Bring your lunch. Here is the route we'll follow:
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095
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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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Let's see if we can get one more TSR on the books before the year's out. We usually start and end from an East Bay BART station and do 35-40 miles. Sometimes it's point to point. Sometimes it's a little longer. Food, coffee, and the cleanest public (and semi-public) bathrooms are always part of the program. Let's also hope for clement weather. Stay tuned.
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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-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.
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
The classic route RWGPS, but with the start moved to El Cerrito Plaza. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections are up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark. I'm hoping mud shouldn't be too bad with over a week to dry out, but I will make changes in case of rain. 35mm+ tires recommended.
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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: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095
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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
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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-pace, and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade). Ride ends with optional food and drinks at Bay Street or Wondrous Brewing Company. Bring lights and warm layers.
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
The classic route RWGPS, but with the start moved to El Cerrito Plaza. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by. The majority of the dirt sections are up hill or flat, but expect some short bumpy descents in the dark. I'm hoping mud shouldn't be too bad with over a week to dry out, but I will make changes in case of rain. 35mm+ tires recommended.
| December 2025 Ride Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Weekend | Total |
| 32 | 9 | 41 |