Just fun. Hybrid/mt bike ride

Via Toledo Park 18651 Via Toledo, San Lorenzo, CA, United States

flat/10 mph/approx 18 miles/elevation 236 ft Meet 12:00 p.m. at Via Toledo Park for a friendly casual gravel ride along the Bay Trail. We'll travel backroads and make our way to Costco Hayward. Soft serve anyone?? A hidden entrance onto a gravel path is nearby. It will take us pass Eden Landing Reserve, salt flats […]

Cull Canyon. Are you faster the 2nd time?

Cull Canyon Regional Park Parking Lot 18825 cull canyon rd, Castro Valley

moderate /10-12 mph/12 or 24 miles/elevation 683 or 1366 ft Join me 8:30 a.m. at the Cull Canyon Regional parking lot at 18825 on Cull Canyon Rd Castro Valley 94583 for a scenic pastoral ride to the end of the road. Frequented by cyclists, this is a gentle grade uphill and a sweet downhill with […]

17 Mile Drive, Carmel, Pt. Lobos

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel 1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA, United States

hills /10-12 mph/45 miles with an option/elevation 2,400 ft Join me on a beautiful seaside route from the landmarks on 17 mile drive, the storybook homes in Carmel by the Sea and the unique natural beauty of Pt Lobos. We'll grab a bite along the way (Alvarado Brewery Carmel, if possible) and enjoy the vibe […]

Pleasanton-Sunol-Ohlone Park

Mike's Bikes Pleasanton 6754 Bernal Ave, Pleasanton, CA, United States

Saturday August 31, 2024 Approx. 30 miles;  800 feet climbing;  average speed around 10 mph (leisurely, with frequent regroupings) This is a route that has no big climbs.  We go south from Pleasanton to Sunol, then down Calaveras to Ohlone Park and then back to Pleasanton.  We can buy food in Sunol if needed, then […]

Windsor Chili Cook Off Ride

Shigoto-Ya 137 Tewksbury, Richmond, CA

rolling terrain /10-12 mph/32 miles with an option/elevation 1,386 ft Join me on a very colorful day. A train ride, a bike ride, eats, vendors and music. Meet 7:30 a.m. in front of Shigoto-Ya in Point Richmond. This will give us time to ride across the San Rafael Bridge, use the restrooms at the Marin […]

West Dublin BART to Patterson Pass

West Dublin BART 6501 Golden Gate Dr, Dublin, CA, United States

  Saturday, September 14th Mostly flat with hills ride starting @ 10:00 AM: elevation 1038 ft, approx 40 miles RSVP via text, 510-788-0597, by Friday by 6 pm Meet at 9:55 am at the turnabout outside of the West Dublin BART parking lot on the western side of Hwy 580 off of Dublin Blvd.   […]

Tour of Lamorinda

Orinda Library 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, United States

  Saturday, September 21st Start in Orinda and ride some great cycling roads of the area. 2800 ft, approx 37 miles. Meet at 10:15 am at the Orinda Library (cafe) 2 blocks north of Orinda BART.  Best to arrive early, so we'll have time to sign our Ride Waiver form. Ride rolls at 10:30 am from […]

Yountville to Calistoga and Greystone

Restoration Hardware Restaurant 6725 Washington St, Yountville, CA, United States

flats and rollers /10-12 mph/39 miles/elevation 1,020 ft Join me in Yountville in front of the Restoration Hardware Restaurant for a Napa County wine country ride. Meet 9:15 for a 9:30 start. No big hills. We'll take the Silverado Trail into Calistoga, then to the Bakery Cafe at the Greystone Culinary School in St Helena […]

Napa, Atlas Road

Model Bakery 644 1st Street, Napa, United States

hill/8-10 mph/34 miles/elevation 2,869 ft While exploring in Napa, I came upon Atlas Rd. I didn't have the time but remain curious. Sooo....here we go! Let's do this climb. If it's a bit much, you can go as far as you can and wait or enjoy more time at the Silverado Resort 2 miles down […]