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 […]

New Venue, Fieldworks – Happy Hour

Fieldwork Brewing Co San Leando 100 W Juana Ave, San Leandro, CA, United States

IT'S HUMP WEDNESDAY. Let's meet at Fieldworks Brewing Co. in San Leandro. Bike Walk San Leandro and Cherry City Cyclists meets & greets at Fieldworks Brewing Co. 6-8 pm on the third Wednesday of each month. Are you looking for a chill evening at the end of the day with great conversations in the San […]

Little House to Water Shuttle to Solano Ave to Alameda Naval base and back

Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café) 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, United States

  Saturday, October 26th Mostly flat ride: elevation 800 ft, 10-15 mph, approx 31 miles Meet at 9:50 am at the former Little House Cafe (see map and address @ the bottom of the page). Free street parking. By arriving at 9:50 am, so we'll have time to sign our Ride Waiver form. Ride rolls […]

Castro Valley to Danville Loop

Castro Valley BART 3301 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley, CA, United States

Saturday November 2, 2024 36 miles;  2300 feet climbing;  average speed around 10 mph (leisurely, with frequent regroupings) This is a ride up Crow Canyon (new pavement with room for bikes where there used to be none), then up to Danville via Blackhawk Road.  Stop for lunch or else Peets Coffee, then return via San […]

West Dublin BART to Patterson Pass

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

  Saturday, November 9th 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.   […]