Saturday July 26, 2025

15-30 miles;  800 or 1500 feet climbing;  average speed around 10 mph (leisurely, with frequent regroupings)

This is a route that includes two Out-And-Back scenic rides on great destination cycling rural roads, each a moderate climb and a return-descent back to Castro Valley. This means you can turn around any time if needed and have an easy return to the start.  We do Palomares Road up to where it gets steep then turn around and return, then do Cull Canyon up and back.  The climbs break down as (approx):

• Palomares Road        7 miles     750 feet
• Cull Canyon              7 miles     750 feet

If you only do Palomares, it will be 15 miles; if also Cull Canyon then 30 miles.

Start and end at Castro Valley BART.  Meet at 11:00 in front of the main entrance.  Bring water, bars, $$ for optional coffee/food stop at the end. 

The ride will be canceled if the chance of rain is 30% or more.

RIDE LEADER:  Steven Yoder   (510) 394-8684    email: steve@zlcsoftware.com