Ride Schedule for November 2026
Leader: Britt Thesen (510) 205-3323 text
Meet at 8:30 am for a 8:45 am start
Pre-registration
Taking advantage of our extra hour for an early start.... Ride along the East Bay Hills from Oakland, through Castro Valley and into Fremont, ride BART back. Meet at Rockridge BART at 8:30. Pack lots of snacks/lunch as you may need.
Optional meetup at North Berkeley BART around 8:00 if anyone wants to ride together from there. Also I'd welcome a co-leader or two. Email/message me.
Ride with GPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56425859
Leader: Anne Gulley (707) 330-5933
Meet at 9:00 am
Pre-registration
Start November with a breakfast lap of China Camp State Park. This is a great chance to try a short gravel route for anyone new to gravel riding. Meet at the China Camp campground parking lot. Parking on North San Pedro Rd. is free. You can purchase a day use pass upon entry to the campground parking lot, cost is $3 or $5 if parking within the entrance gate (can park free on San Pedro Road and bike to the campground parking lot.)
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
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
11/3 ride CANCELED
11/2 Currently rain is forecasted (see below) and it may cancel the ride, check for updates day of ride by 3:30PM.
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.861748&lon=-122.274026
Join us for a Tuesday evening ride climbing South Park 2x. The pace is open to T, TM, and faster ( approximately 1.5 - 3 watts/kg body weight) cyclists. 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.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49073068
Meet by the water fountain at the plaza:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rtr1sPipU6hjQxKR6
Please pre-register by 3:00PM day of ride. No pre-registered riders will cancel the ride. Check for website updates by 4PM day of ride.
Leader: Jaz Zaitlin (510) 393-6602 text
Leader: Charley Donovan (415) 990-9241 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Nicasio to Marshall
Start Location: Nicasio
Pre-registration
From Nicasio, ride past the Cheese Factory and over the Marshall Wall (in the easier direction). Return via the Bovine Bakery in Pt. Reyes Station. Lunch at the Marshall Store (limited menu on Wednesdays), or bring your own, or if you can wait, purchase lunch at Pt. Reyes Station.
Please pre-register.
You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Drake's Beach from Marinwood
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
We'll ride through Nicasio and Olema on our way to Drakes beach in Point Reyes National Seashore. Pick up lunch at the Inverness Park Market on the way and take it with us to the beach. Order ahead if you like. We return through Pt. Reyes Station.
Shorten the ride by 20 miles by starting in Nicasio. We should roll through there at about 10:15. Pre-registration is appreciated.
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. You can probably catch us in Nicasio or Inverness Park.
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Kaela Lee (503) 516-4734 text
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
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: Anne Gulley (707) 330-5933
Leader: catherine bottum bathrick (510) 409-9919 text
Meet at 8:30 am
Pre-registration
Mostly a road loop with 3 miles of moderate trails through Briones. Meet at 9 am at Fat Apples El Cerrito parking lot area. Optional bailout at Martinez Amtrak for anyone not wanting to do the whole loop. We will grab lunch somewhere in Port Costa.
Start Location: 7525 Fairmount Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Leader: Te-Yuan Huang (650) 704-4385
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Mandatory pre-registration
Come join us for a beautiful ride up Mt Umunhum, a lovely peak in San Jose’s Sierra Azul open space preserve, and one of the 4 canonical Bay Area riding peaks (with Mt Tam, Mt Diablo and Mt Hamilton). The top of the climb offers 360 degree views on a clear day, with changing landscapes from the base to the top.
We will meet at the Sports Basement (1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008) at 8:45am, be ready to roll at 9am.
The route will start with urban riding through South Bascom and Los Gatos Blvd, but once we turn on Kennedy, you will start get some scenery (and some hills to climb!), we will then go up to Mt. Umunhum through Hicks. On the way back, we will go through Almaden reservoir, Almaden Park, then back to Pruneyard. After the ride, there are plenty of lunch options in Pruneyard (Luna Mexican, Orchard City, Out of Barrel, Trader Joe's)
Bring lots of water, the first water stop would be at mile 28. Also, bring layers, given the decent can be cold. There are plenty of public restrooms on the route: at mile 14, 16, 20, 28, and 35. We will plan to have the following stops: #1: mile 14, toilet stop, before the Mt Umunhum climb, #2: mile 20, regroup at the top of Mt Umunhum, #3: mile 28, water stop, at Almaden Quicksilver Park.
Public transportation options:
Pruneyard is ~9 miles from Berryessa Bart station, and here is the route to Pruneyard.
Leader: Siu Mak (510) 229-0090
Leader: Ian Cha (510) 909-9007 text
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
Cheney Hu will be our co-leader. Ian will be out sick.
This month we are trying out Johnny's Doughnuts at Larkspur Landing. There is also a popular Farmers Market (with fantastic pastries from Rustic Bakery) in the same mall which you can explore. We will ride our bikes over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, and enjoy a warm donut or pastry.
We welcome new riders! A large portion of the route is on dedicated bike path, but please be cautious going over train tracks in Richmond. We will have a bathroom and water stop at Richmond Marina Park about 6 miles in.
Leader: Melinda Lu (562) 405-0145 text
Leader: Vivian Liang (240) 485-7849 text
Meet at 9:25 am for a 9:35 am start
Start Location: Milpitas BART
Pre-registration
Want to ride the Low-Key Hill Climbs series, but can't make the big Saturday group? This week's climb takes us up Calaveras and Felter through the beautiful foothills east of Milpitas. We'll start at Milpitas BART (the first Sunday train from Berkeley/Oakland arrives at 9:22 am). We'll roll out of Milpitas at an easy warmup pace and regroup at Alviso Adobe Park for bathrooms and water before the climb.
The official timed segment is 8.5 miles with about 2,000 feet of climbing. The first 4.5 miles are sustained climbing, 6% average but with some 10-14% ramps. From there it starts rolling, with one steeper (8%) climb before a rolling finish near the Sierra summit. Ride leaders (and likely most riders) will be doing the segment as a max effort — but feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like! We'll regroup at the top and wait for all.
After the climb, we'll descend Felter (carefully! there are 10-14% stretches) and make a brief stop at Ed Levin Park for water and bathrooms — this will add a bit of extra climbing later, but it's the only reliable water refill spot in the area. From there we'll keep things relaxed, riding north along Calaveras Reservoir and making an out-and-back into the quiet, oak-studded Alameda Creek valley at Sunol Regional Wilderness before heading back toward Milpitas BART.
(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: Brian Blum (707) 737-4125 text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: Downtown Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57702401?via=ZK3NJ2u-wJI96ynbqLC2aQ
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 open to T, TM, and faster ( approximately 1.5 - 3 watts/kg body weight) cyclists. 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.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49073068
Meet by the water fountain at the plaza:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rtr1sPipU6hjQxKR6
Please pre-register by 3:00PM day of ride. No pre-registered riders will cancel the ride. Check for website updates by 4PM day of ride.
Leader: Jaz Zaitlin (510) 393-6602 text
Leader: Rita Tidwell (510) 691-3894 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Carquinez Loop Clockwise via Bay Trail
Start Location: Pinole Valley Park
Pre-registration
Ride along the Bay Trail from Pinole to Martinez. Lunch stop at the Martinez Plaza next to Starbucks at Main & Estudillo Streets. Bring lunch or buy nearby (Luigi's, Subway, etc.) Return via Alhambra Valley Rd. & Pig Farm hill.
Bathroom & Water and Parking at Pinole Valley Park. We park at the lot opposite Monte Verde Drive.
You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.
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: Melinda Lu (562) 405-0145 text
Meet at 7:50 am for a 8:00 am start
Start Location: Scotts Valley Transit Center Park & Ride
Mandatory pre-registration
Want to ride the Low-Key Hill Climbs series, but can't make the big Saturday group? This week's climb is Mountain Charlie, a short and rugged climb in the Santa Cruz Mountains — and a real adventure.
The route is designed to cover seven (!) of Santa Cruz's prime cycling roads, through redwoods and open hills all the way to a real Santa Cruz beach. We'll meet at the Scotts Valley Park and Ride (free parking), then have 4.5 miles of beautiful, slightly hilly riding through the redwoods on Bean Creek to warm up before the LKHC segment starts.
The LKHC segment is fairly short: 4 miles with 1,161 feet of climbing. It's classic gorgeous Santa Cruz forest, but more rugged and deserted than our typical cycling roads. There are a few short stretches of 15-18%, but every tough pitch is followed by a stretch of flat road to catch our breath. 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 segment, we'll explore the best of the area: we'll take Summit Rd (busy, unfortunately), then stop at the Summit Store (renowned as one of the best markets in the greater Bay Area) for food/water/bathrooms. From there, we'll descend Soquel-San Jose (supposedly one of the best descents in the area), take a mild climb up Laurel Glen (redwoods) and a pleasant jaunt down Rodeo Gulch (open skies and actual vistas), then make our way through Santa Cruz bike lanes to a nice beach to touch the ocean. We'll finish on gentle Brantiforte Rd to return to the cars. Should be an adventurous day out!
Leader: Mark Nienberg (510) 812-9312 text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Rockville, Winters, Berryessa loop
Start Location: Rockville Bike shop
Pre-registration
Counterclockwise loop from Rockville to Winters for lunch, then return via Hwy 128 (Lake Berryessa, the Glory Hole, Cardiac Hill) and Hwy 121 to Wooden Valley. This version adds Gordon Valley on the return which usually has less headwind and traffic than staying on Wooden Valley.
Park way in the back of the parking lot, not in front of any of the businesses.
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 riding when everyone who arrived 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: Kaela Lee (503) 516-4734 text
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
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
Ride cancelled due to forecast of rain.
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: Melissa Jacobson (925) 788-6825
Meet at 8:30 am for a 8:30 am start
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
Shop, Swap and Sell
Bring your bicycle merchandise to the November ASSR to swap or sell to fellow GPC members before the club ride. The November ASSR roll-out of the Orinda Bart parking lot has been moved to 9:30 to accommodate our sale -- Thanks, Siu!
Everyone is welcome to enjoy coffee, donuts and partake in the sale -- even if it's just window shopping while strolling the goods displayed on the Orinda parking lot!
1. Display your wares on a blanket or from the trunk of your car
2. No item is too small or too large
3. Taking Bart? Have a bike buddy stow your goodies in their car while you ride
4. Enjoy donuts and coffee
5. And then, ride... or not!
Please preregister if you intend to shop, sell, swap or just browse, so we have an idea if this type of event is of interest and then, we can do it again if it's successful.
Leader: Siu Mak
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:40 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - LT - Lamorinda CCW
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
*Please note start time. Ride cancels if chance of rain > 30%.*
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 9:30 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: Glen Olson (415) 816-1494 text
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:40 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - T - Classic Adagio
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
*Please note start time. Ride cancels if chance of rain > 30%.*
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 9:30 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 Peets lunch stop at downtown Danville.
Leader: Andrew Glickman (510) 928-0792 text
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:40 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (short) - Golf Course
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
*Please note start time. Ride cancels if chance of rain > 30%.*
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 9:30 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
Leader: Te-Yuan Huang (650) 704-4385
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:40 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (long) - Diablo Junction
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
*Please note start time. Ride cancels if chance of rain > 30%.*
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 9:30 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.
Leader: Adele Madelo (510) 773-0693 text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Pre-registration
Join us for a 35-40 mile ride with low to moderate hills. Rides often start and end from an East Bay BART station, which will have available, free weekend parking. Occasionally it's point to point. There is usually a lunch option in the second half of the ride. Stay tuned for ride deets.
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
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 open to T, TM, and faster ( approximately 1.5 - 3 watts/kg body weight) cyclists. 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.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49073068
Meet by the water fountain at the plaza:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rtr1sPipU6hjQxKR6
Please pre-register by 3:00PM day of ride. No pre-registered riders will cancel the ride. Check for website updates by 4PM day of ride.
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: 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: Kaela Lee (503) 516-4734 text
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
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: Melinda Lu (562) 405-0145 text
Leader: Vivian Liang (240) 485-7849 text
Meet at 8:40 am for a 8:45 am start
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration
NOTE: This ride has been changed from South Gate/Junction to North Gate/Junction, per the Low-Key Hill Climbs mothership.
Want to ride Mt Diablo, but only half of it? This week's Low-Key Hill Climb is North Gate to Junction. We'll meet at Pleasant Hill BART (the first train from Berkeley/Oakland arrives 8:38a), stop at Heather Farms Park for water and bathrooms, then warm up on quiet streets through Walnut Creek. We'll regroup just before the timed climb begins.
The North Gate to Junction segment is about 6.5 miles with 1,876 feet of climbing. It starts with a shallow 1.4 miles, then becomes sustained ~6% climbing until Junction. Ride leaders (and likely most riders) will be doing the segment as a max effort — but feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like! We'll regroup and wait for all at Junction (water and bathrooms).
After we catch our breath from the climb, we'll descend South Gate (carefully — a bit of rough pavement especially near the bottom) and head to Danville for a short refuel stop for anyone who needs food.
We'll continue on fast roads through San Ramon, then do a short climb and descent of Norris Canyon to get to Castro Valley. From there, we'll make a quick water/bathroom stop at the Redwood Canyon Golf Course before climbing fan favorites Redwood and Pinehurst. Riders will likely head separate ways home after the regroup at the top of Pinehurst; for those staying with us, we'll ride up Skyline, descend Claremont (carefully), and roll down gently to finish at Rockridge BART.
(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
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: 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: Melinda Lu (562) 405-0145 text
Leader: Vivian Liang (240) 485-7849 text
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:40 am start
Start Location: Berryessa BART
Pre-registration
This week's Low-Key Hill Climb is Mt Hamilton, the customary finishing climb for the series — and a tradition for Thanksgiving Day (so expect to see lots of cyclists heading up and down the mountain)!
We'll meet at Berryessa BART (the first train from Berkeley/Oakland arrives at 9:26 am), then stop at Penitencia Creek Park for water and bathrooms before heading to the base of the mountain.
The Mt Hamilton climb is 18.2 miles and 4,275' of gain, and is split into three distinct climbs, with two descents between them to rest your legs. It's a constant 5-7% the whole way — the road was originally built for mules to haul heavy equipment — so there's nothing 8% or steeper. Because it's a timed segment, ride leaders (and likely most riders) 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 have climbers of all speeds, and we'll all regroup at the top.
The observatory at the top of Mt Hamilton will be closed for Thanksgiving, but there's a water spigot and a vending machine (bring small bills) with some chips/cookies/soda/similar small snacks to rejuvenate us. After triumphant photos at the top, we'll take the spectacular descent back the way we came (with a couple climbs where our descents were on the way up), then return to Berryessa BART to enjoy the rest of our day.
(Remember to register for Low-Key Hill Climbs before the ride if you want to show up on the official leaderboard!)
Leader: Anne Schonfield (510) 851-4749 text
Leader: Kaela Lee (503) 516-4734 text
Leader: Abigail Cotton (949) 929-3714 text
Leader: Joel Ager (510) 418-6462
Leader: Steve Winter (510) 551-5566 text
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 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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Taking advantage of our extra hour for an early start.... Ride along the East Bay Hills from Oakland, through Castro Valley and into Fremont, ride BART back. Meet at Rockridge BART at 8:30. Pack lots of snacks/lunch as you may need.
Optional meetup at North Berkeley BART around 8:00 if anyone wants to ride together from there. Also I'd welcome a co-leader or two. Email/message me.
Ride with GPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56425859
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Start November with a breakfast lap of China Camp State Park. This is a great chance to try a short gravel route for anyone new to gravel riding. Meet at the China Camp campground parking lot. Parking on North San Pedro Rd. is free. You can purchase a day use pass upon entry to the campground parking lot, cost is $3 or $5 if parking within the entrance gate (can park free on San Pedro Road and bike to the campground parking lot.)
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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
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
11/3 ride CANCELED
11/2 Currently rain is forecasted (see below) and it may cancel the ride, check for updates day of ride by 3:30PM.
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.861748&lon=-122.274026
Join us for a Tuesday evening ride climbing South Park 2x. The pace is open to T, TM, and faster ( approximately 1.5 - 3 watts/kg body weight) cyclists. 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.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49073068
Meet by the water fountain at the plaza:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rtr1sPipU6hjQxKR6
Please pre-register by 3:00PM day of ride. No pre-registered riders will cancel the ride. Check for website updates by 4PM day of ride.
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Leader: Charley Donovan
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GPC Route:
Nicasio to Marshall
Start Location:
Nicasio
Pre-registration
From Nicasio, ride past the Cheese Factory and over the Marshall Wall (in the easier direction). Return via the Bovine Bakery in Pt. Reyes Station. Lunch at the Marshall Store (limited menu on Wednesdays), or bring your own, or if you can wait, purchase lunch at Pt. Reyes Station.
Please pre-register.
You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.
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GPC Route:
Drake's Beach from Marinwood
Start Location:
San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration
We'll ride through Nicasio and Olema on our way to Drakes beach in Point Reyes National Seashore. Pick up lunch at the Inverness Park Market on the way and take it with us to the beach. Order ahead if you like. We return through Pt. Reyes Station.
Shorten the ride by 20 miles by starting in Nicasio. We should roll through there at about 10:15. Pre-registration is appreciated.
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. You can probably catch us in Nicasio or Inverness Park.
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Leader: Kaela Lee
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: Steve Winter
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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: catherine bottum bathrick
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Mostly a road loop with 3 miles of moderate trails through Briones. Meet at 9 am at Fat Apples El Cerrito parking lot area. Optional bailout at Martinez Amtrak for anyone not wanting to do the whole loop. We will grab lunch somewhere in Port Costa.
Start Location: 7525 Fairmount Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Come join us for a beautiful ride up Mt Umunhum, a lovely peak in San Jose’s Sierra Azul open space preserve, and one of the 4 canonical Bay Area riding peaks (with Mt Tam, Mt Diablo and Mt Hamilton). The top of the climb offers 360 degree views on a clear day, with changing landscapes from the base to the top.
We will meet at the Sports Basement (1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008) at 8:45am, be ready to roll at 9am.
The route will start with urban riding through South Bascom and Los Gatos Blvd, but once we turn on Kennedy, you will start get some scenery (and some hills to climb!), we will then go up to Mt. Umunhum through Hicks. On the way back, we will go through Almaden reservoir, Almaden Park, then back to Pruneyard. After the ride, there are plenty of lunch options in Pruneyard (Luna Mexican, Orchard City, Out of Barrel, Trader Joe's)
Bring lots of water, the first water stop would be at mile 28. Also, bring layers, given the decent can be cold. There are plenty of public restrooms on the route: at mile 14, 16, 20, 28, and 35. We will plan to have the following stops: #1: mile 14, toilet stop, before the Mt Umunhum climb, #2: mile 20, regroup at the top of Mt Umunhum, #3: mile 28, water stop, at Almaden Quicksilver Park.
Public transportation options:
Pruneyard is ~9 miles from Berryessa Bart station, and here is the route to Pruneyard.
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Leader: Ian Cha
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART
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Cheney Hu will be our co-leader. Ian will be out sick.
This month we are trying out Johnny's Doughnuts at Larkspur Landing. There is also a popular Farmers Market (with fantastic pastries from Rustic Bakery) in the same mall which you can explore. We will ride our bikes over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, and enjoy a warm donut or pastry.
We welcome new riders! A large portion of the route is on dedicated bike path, but please be cautious going over train tracks in Richmond. We will have a bathroom and water stop at Richmond Marina Park about 6 miles in.
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Leader: Vivian Liang
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Start Location:
Milpitas BART
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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 takes us up Calaveras and Felter through the beautiful foothills east of Milpitas. We'll start at Milpitas BART (the first Sunday train from Berkeley/Oakland arrives at 9:22 am). We'll roll out of Milpitas at an easy warmup pace and regroup at Alviso Adobe Park for bathrooms and water before the climb.
The official timed segment is 8.5 miles with about 2,000 feet of climbing. The first 4.5 miles are sustained climbing, 6% average but with some 10-14% ramps. From there it starts rolling, with one steeper (8%) climb before a rolling finish near the Sierra summit. Ride leaders (and likely most riders) will be doing the segment as a max effort — but feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like! We'll regroup at the top and wait for all.
After the climb, we'll descend Felter (carefully! there are 10-14% stretches) and make a brief stop at Ed Levin Park for water and bathrooms — this will add a bit of extra climbing later, but it's the only reliable water refill spot in the area. From there we'll keep things relaxed, riding north along Calaveras Reservoir and making an out-and-back into the quiet, oak-studded Alameda Creek valley at Sunol Regional Wilderness before heading back toward Milpitas BART.
(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
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
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Start Location:
Downtown Berkeley BART
Pre-registration
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57702401?via=ZK3NJ2u-wJI96ynbqLC2aQ
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
Join us for a Tuesday evening ride climbing South Park 2x. The pace is open to T, TM, and faster ( approximately 1.5 - 3 watts/kg body weight) cyclists. 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.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49073068
Meet by the water fountain at the plaza:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rtr1sPipU6hjQxKR6
Please pre-register by 3:00PM day of ride. No pre-registered riders will cancel the ride. Check for website updates by 4PM day of ride.
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Leader: Rita Tidwell
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GPC Route:
Carquinez Loop Clockwise via Bay Trail
Start Location:
Pinole Valley Park
Pre-registration
Ride along the Bay Trail from Pinole to Martinez. Lunch stop at the Martinez Plaza next to Starbucks at Main & Estudillo Streets. Bring lunch or buy nearby (Luigi's, Subway, etc.) Return via Alhambra Valley Rd. & Pig Farm hill.
Bathroom & Water and Parking at Pinole Valley Park. We park at the lot opposite Monte Verde Drive.
You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.
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:
Scotts Valley Transit Center Park & Ride
Mandatory pre-registration
Want to ride the Low-Key Hill Climbs series, but can't make the big Saturday group? This week's climb is Mountain Charlie, a short and rugged climb in the Santa Cruz Mountains — and a real adventure.
The route is designed to cover seven (!) of Santa Cruz's prime cycling roads, through redwoods and open hills all the way to a real Santa Cruz beach. We'll meet at the Scotts Valley Park and Ride (free parking), then have 4.5 miles of beautiful, slightly hilly riding through the redwoods on Bean Creek to warm up before the LKHC segment starts.
The LKHC segment is fairly short: 4 miles with 1,161 feet of climbing. It's classic gorgeous Santa Cruz forest, but more rugged and deserted than our typical cycling roads. There are a few short stretches of 15-18%, but every tough pitch is followed by a stretch of flat road to catch our breath. 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 segment, we'll explore the best of the area: we'll take Summit Rd (busy, unfortunately), then stop at the Summit Store (renowned as one of the best markets in the greater Bay Area) for food/water/bathrooms. From there, we'll descend Soquel-San Jose (supposedly one of the best descents in the area), take a mild climb up Laurel Glen (redwoods) and a pleasant jaunt down Rodeo Gulch (open skies and actual vistas), then make our way through Santa Cruz bike lanes to a nice beach to touch the ocean. We'll finish on gentle Brantiforte Rd to return to the cars. Should be an adventurous day out!
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GPC Route:
Rockville, Winters, Berryessa loop
Start Location:
Rockville Bike shop
Pre-registration
Counterclockwise loop from Rockville to Winters for lunch, then return via Hwy 128 (Lake Berryessa, the Glory Hole, Cardiac Hill) and Hwy 121 to Wooden Valley. This version adds Gordon Valley on the return which usually has less headwind and traffic than staying on Wooden Valley.
Park way in the back of the parking lot, not in front of any of the businesses.
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 riding when everyone who arrived by the meeting time is ready. If you arrive after the meeting time you may have to chase.
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Leader: Kaela Lee
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: Steve Winter
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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
Pre-registration
Ride cancelled due to forecast of rain.
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.
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Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
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Shop, Swap and Sell
Bring your bicycle merchandise to the November ASSR to swap or sell to fellow GPC members before the club ride. The November ASSR roll-out of the Orinda Bart parking lot has been moved to 9:30 to accommodate our sale -- Thanks, Siu!
Everyone is welcome to enjoy coffee, donuts and partake in the sale -- even if it's just window shopping while strolling the goods displayed on the Orinda parking lot!
1. Display your wares on a blanket or from the trunk of your car
2. No item is too small or too large
3. Taking Bart? Have a bike buddy stow your goodies in their car while you ride
4. Enjoy donuts and coffee
5. And then, ride... or not!
Please preregister if you intend to shop, sell, swap or just browse, so we have an idea if this type of event is of interest and then, we can do it again if it's successful.
GPC Route:
ASSR - LT - Lamorinda CCW
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
*Please note start time. Ride cancels if chance of rain > 30%.*
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 9:30 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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GPC Route:
ASSR - T - Classic Adagio
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
*Please note start time. Ride cancels if chance of rain > 30%.*
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 9:30 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 Peets lunch stop at downtown Danville.
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GPC Route:
ASSR - TM (short) - Golf Course
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
*Please note start time. Ride cancels if chance of rain > 30%.*
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 9:30 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) - Diablo Junction
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
*Please note start time. Ride cancels if chance of rain > 30%.*
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 9:30 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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Join us for a 35-40 mile ride with low to moderate hills. Rides often start and end from an East Bay BART station, which will have available, free weekend parking. Occasionally it's point to point. There is usually a lunch option in the second half of the ride. Stay tuned for ride deets.
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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
Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
Join us for a Tuesday evening ride climbing South Park 2x. The pace is open to T, TM, and faster ( approximately 1.5 - 3 watts/kg body weight) cyclists. 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.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49073068
Meet by the water fountain at the plaza:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rtr1sPipU6hjQxKR6
Please pre-register by 3:00PM day of ride. No pre-registered riders will cancel the ride. Check for website updates by 4PM day of ride.
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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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: Kaela Lee
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: Steve Winter
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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: Vivian Liang
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Start Location:
Pleasant Hill BART
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NOTE: This ride has been changed from South Gate/Junction to North Gate/Junction, per the Low-Key Hill Climbs mothership.
Want to ride Mt Diablo, but only half of it? This week's Low-Key Hill Climb is North Gate to Junction. We'll meet at Pleasant Hill BART (the first train from Berkeley/Oakland arrives 8:38a), stop at Heather Farms Park for water and bathrooms, then warm up on quiet streets through Walnut Creek. We'll regroup just before the timed climb begins.
The North Gate to Junction segment is about 6.5 miles with 1,876 feet of climbing. It starts with a shallow 1.4 miles, then becomes sustained ~6% climbing until Junction. Ride leaders (and likely most riders) will be doing the segment as a max effort — but feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like! We'll regroup and wait for all at Junction (water and bathrooms).
After we catch our breath from the climb, we'll descend South Gate (carefully — a bit of rough pavement especially near the bottom) and head to Danville for a short refuel stop for anyone who needs food.
We'll continue on fast roads through San Ramon, then do a short climb and descent of Norris Canyon to get to Castro Valley. From there, we'll make a quick water/bathroom stop at the Redwood Canyon Golf Course before climbing fan favorites Redwood and Pinehurst. Riders will likely head separate ways home after the regroup at the top of Pinehurst; for those staying with us, we'll ride up Skyline, descend Claremont (carefully), and roll down gently to finish at Rockridge BART.
(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
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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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: Vivian Liang
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Start Location:
Berryessa BART
Pre-registration
This week's Low-Key Hill Climb is Mt Hamilton, the customary finishing climb for the series — and a tradition for Thanksgiving Day (so expect to see lots of cyclists heading up and down the mountain)!
We'll meet at Berryessa BART (the first train from Berkeley/Oakland arrives at 9:26 am), then stop at Penitencia Creek Park for water and bathrooms before heading to the base of the mountain.
The Mt Hamilton climb is 18.2 miles and 4,275' of gain, and is split into three distinct climbs, with two descents between them to rest your legs. It's a constant 5-7% the whole way — the road was originally built for mules to haul heavy equipment — so there's nothing 8% or steeper. Because it's a timed segment, ride leaders (and likely most riders) 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 have climbers of all speeds, and we'll all regroup at the top.
The observatory at the top of Mt Hamilton will be closed for Thanksgiving, but there's a water spigot and a vending machine (bring small bills) with some chips/cookies/soda/similar small snacks to rejuvenate us. After triumphant photos at the top, we'll take the spectacular descent back the way we came (with a couple climbs where our descents were on the way up), then return to Berryessa BART to enjoy the rest of our day.
(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: Kaela Lee
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: Steve Winter
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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 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
| November 2026 Ride Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Weekend | Total |
| 28 | 13 | 41 |