Beat the Heat: Emeryville Fire Station to Pt. Richmond flat ride
2023-07-29 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Emeryville Fire Station, 2333 Powell St, Emeryville, 94608
Saturday, July 29th
Flat ride: 344 ft elevation, 10-15 mph, approx. 25 miles
This is a RSVP event text me at 510-788-0597 by Friday 8pm.
Met in front of the Emeryville Fire Station. Street parking is available. We are going to ride a flat route to Point Richmond and have lunch at Little Louie’s Café, located at 49 Washington Ave, Richmond. Elevation Gain of 497 ft so it is definitely a flat ride. Make sure to bring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and money for lunch.
Ride Leader: Michael Jay 510-788-0597 (Leave a voicemail with your phone number if you have any questions since I have problems with Robocalls) or by email: mjaylocation+ccc@gmail.comBring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and $ for food.

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Ride Around Oakland
2023-08-05 10:30 - 15:30 | Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501, United States
Saturday, August 5th
Moderate hills in the ride: 850 ft elevation, 10-15 mph, approx. 30 miles
Meet in front of Little House Café, 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda at 10:15AM and ride at 10:30AM. Parking is available on Blanding and Clement Ave.
We will ride around Oakland, starting in Alameda (close to Fruitvale BART), then up to Montclair, North to Temescal, over to Ashby then down Russell Blvd. We will ride down to Emeryville (and stop at Peets or Habit, or ??), then on to the Port of Oakland, Jack London Square, and Embarcadero back to Alameda.
Make sure to bring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and $ for food.
Ride Leader: Steven Yoder 510 394-8684 — email: steve@zlcsoftware.comBring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and $ for food.

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Little House Cafe - Oakland Airport - Naval Base flat ride
2023-08-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501, United States
Saturday, July 12th
Flat ride: 354 ft elevation, 10-15 mph, 26.24 miles
This is a RSVP event text me at 510-788-0597 by Friday 8pm.
Met in front of the Little House Cafe. Street parking is available. We are going to ride a flat route to Oakland Airport area and continue through Alameda to the naval base to the USS Hornet and have lunch on the naval base. Elevation Gain of 354 ft so it is definitely a flat ride. Make sure to bring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and money for lunch.
Ride Leader: Michael Jay 510-788-0597 (Leave a voicemail with your phone number if you have any questions since I have problems with Robocalls) or by email: mjaylocation+ccc@gmail.comBring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and $ for food.
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Pleasanton, Sunol, Calaveras Ride
2023-08-20 09:00 | Lucky’s Califoria, 6155 W Las Positas, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
flats & hills w/options /10-12 mph/38 miles/elevation 2,052 ft
Meet Sunday, 9:00 a.m. This ride starts from Lucky’s California in Pleasanton. Be mindful of the restrictions in the parking lot. There is plenty of space on the street though I’ve not had an issue. We’ll cycle down Foothill to Kilkare, then Calaveras to the summit. The route back is on Pleasanton Sunol Rd and Valley.
You have options of shorting the route up to 20 miles by deleting Kilkare Rd or Calaveras or both. This will make for a loop with less elevation and longer breaks.
Stay for lunch at Lucky’s outdoor patio at the end of the ride if interested.
You may sign the waiver ahead of time on cherrycitycyclists.com. From the menu under “Rides”, “Ride Waiver Form”.
Be sure to plug in the correct date.
Bring water, snack and money for food.
RSVP required by Saturday, 6 pm August 19.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

21st Amendment Augustfest 2023 Meetup
2023-08-26 08:15 | 21st Amendment Brewery, 2010 Williams Street, San Leandro, 94577
easy, flats /10-12 mph/27.5 miles/elevation 250 ft
Meet at the front entrance of 21st Amendment this Saturday, 8:15 a.m for a 8:30 start.
About the ride: this is an Alameda loop to the west end breweries and the Seaplane Ferry via the MLK Shoreline Trail at an easy relaxed touring pace. On the return, we will cycle along the Alameda Beach and Oyster Bay Trail back to the start. The route promises great views of the estuary and across the bay. A quick coffee break is an option pending the group.
After the ride: let’s enjoy the 21st Augustfest and all it’s offerings. Music, food, beer!! If you’re unable to ride, come by, look for the Cherry City Jersey or text 510 813-6690 for our where abouts. We should be back 12/12:30.
About the parking: ride to the start if you can. If you are driving and the 21st lot is problematic, you may park at Drake’s Barrel House 1933 Davis St. Allow for time to navigate the parking.
You may sign the waiver ahead of time on cherrycitycyclists.com. From the menu under “Rides”, “Ride Waiver Form”.
Be sure to plug in the correct date.
Bring water, snack and money for food. Guests are welcome.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Hills for Dim Sum
2023-09-02 08:15 | CA
Hills/10-14 mph/22 miles/elevation 1,638 ft
Join me on a short (by mileage), Five Canyons hilly ride. On the way back, we’ll stop at Dim Sum House for Take Out and picnic at Toledo Park nearby.
Meet 8:15 for a 8:30 start.
Bring water and cash for Dim Sum if desired, approx $10-15 in small bills.
This ride requires a RSVP by Friday, Sept 1 at 6 pm for the meetup address.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Tour of Lamorinda
2023-09-09 11:00 - 15:30 | Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Saturday, September 9th
Start in Orinda and ride the best cycling roads of the area.
1000 or 3000 ft, approx 16 or 35 miles.
Meet at 10:45 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 11:00 am from Orinda. We start with a fairly easy route, and then offer a more challenging second loop. We start with an easy climb over to Moraga, then mostly downhill to Lafayette, then back to Orinda. Then those who wish to continue with a more challenging route will ride out Miner Rd to Happy Valley, to Bear Creek, Alhambra Valley, and Camino Diablo back to Orinda. Mostly very scenic country roads and trails.
The ride will be canceled if there 90 plus degree weather or a 30% or greater chance of rain for Saturday. Check Friday evening from this Weather Underground link: https://www.wunderground.com/hourly/us/ca/orinda. Check for the hours between 11am and 3pm. Bring water, food and money.
Ride Leader: Steven Yoder 510-394-8684 or by email: steve@zlcsoftware.com

West Dublin BART to Patterson Pass
2023-09-16 09:00 - 15:30 | West Dublin BART, 6501 Golden Gate Dr, Dublin, CA, 94568, United States
Saturday, September 16th
Mostly flat with hills ride starting @ 9:00 AM: elevation 1038 ft, approx 40 miles
RSVP via text, 510-788-0597, by Friday by 6 pm
Meet at 8:55 am at the turnabout outside of the West Dublin BART parking lot on the western side of Hwy 580 off of Dublin Blvd.

Ride rolls at 9:00 am from West Dublin BART out to Livermore Ave and back. We’ll start by riding down Dublin Blvd and going through an interesting bike and pedestrian Alamo Canal Trail as we go through Pleasanton and Livermore. Bring food and monies.
You may sign the waiver ahead of time by clicking on the “Ride Waiver Form” link.The ride will be canceled if there 90 plus degree weather or a 30% or greater chance of rain for Saturday.
Ride Leader: Michael Jay 510-788-0597 (Leave a voicemail if you have any questions since I have problems with Robocalls) or by email: mjaylocation+ccc@gmail.com .

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Little House Cafe - Oakland Airport - Naval Base flat ride
2023-10-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501, United States
Saturday, Oct 14th
Flat ride: 354 ft elevation, 10-15 mph, 26.24 miles
This is a RSVP event text me at 510-788-0597 by Friday 8pm.
Met in front of the Little House Cafe. Street parking is available. We are going to ride a flat route to Oakland Airport area and continue through Alameda to the naval base to the USS Hornet and have lunch on the naval base. Elevation Gain of 354 ft so it is definitely a flat ride. Make sure to bring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and money for lunch.
Ride Leader: Michael Jay 510-788-0597 (Leave a voicemail with your phone number if you have any questions since I have problems with Robocalls) or by email: mjaylocation+ccc@gmail.comBring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and $ for food.
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Livermore Wine Country: Little Italy & Cross Rd
2023-10-28 09:15 | Pleasanton BART, 5801 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA, United States
moderate terrain /10-12 mph/32 or 37 miles/elevation 1,235 ft
Meet 9:15 for a 9:30 am start at the passenger pick up area on the Pleasanton side of the Dublin/Pleasanton Bart Station. This is the end of the line for that train. We’ll head out on the Iron Horse Trail to the Livermore Vineyards. At Starbuck’s, you can decide to take the Little Italy route or stay behind and enjoy a cup of Joe while others complete the 5 mile loop. The road circles back to Starbuck’s where we’ll pick up anyone who stayed for coffee. We then continue to the pastoral fields of Cross Road with a swooping downhill on Patterson Pass. If interested, a food break will be offered at the Pacific Pearl Mall before returning to the start.
You may sign the waiver ahead of time on cherrycitycyclists.com. From the menu under “Rides”, “Ride Waiver Form”.
Be sure to plug in the correct date.
Bring water, snack and money for food.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Escalon Fall Progressive Ride
2023-11-04 | Pam and Steve Gifford’s circa 1854 farm home, 22549 Burwood Road, Escalon, CA, United States
Due to health issues, Valley Spokesman will not be able to host this ride.
See the new ride that’s posted in its place.
Join me in Escalon with my friends from Valley Spokesmen for a fall ride.
This is dominantly a flat course in and around the almond and walnut orchards, cornfields and dairy farms of rural Escalon. There will be a number of courses and options. See the website for information. Meet 10:00 am at Pam and Steve Gifford’s circa 1854 farm home 22549 Burwood Road, Escalon.
This is a potluck ride.
Soup, main course and drinks will be provided.
Please contact Bonnie Powers to sign up to bring a salad; dessert; or buttered, sliced French bread to share.
Sign up by November 3rd at
https://www.valleyspokesmen.org/event-5414003?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=10/16/2023
Bonnie’s numbers are:
925-828-5299 home
925-200-5299 cell

Starbucks Embarcadero Cove to Solano Ave to Alameda Naval base and back
2023-11-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Starbucks Embarcadero Oakland, 1211 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA, 94606, United States
Saturday, November 11th
flat ride: elevation 800 ft, 10-15 mph, approx 40 miles
Meet at 9:50 am at the Starbucks on the Oakland Embarcadero Cove in Oakland. Free street parking. By arriving at 9:50 am, so we’ll have time to sign our Ride Waiver form. Ride rolls at 10:00 am heading to Solano Ave in Albany through Oakland to the top of Solano Ave and proceed down to flat lands of Berkeley, Emeryville and Oakland. We’ll be passing by the start point to heading to Alameda, in case some riders are interested in a shorter version of the ride. Bring water, food and money
The ride will be canceled if there 90 plus degree weather or a 30% or greater chance of rain for Saturday. Check Friday evening from this Weather Underground link: https://www.wunderground.com/hourly/us/ca/oakland . Check for the hours between 9am and 3pm.
This is a RSVP event text me at 510-788-0597 or email me by Friday 8pm. See below!
Ride Leader: Michael Jay 510-788-0597 (Leave a voicemail with your phone number if you have any questions since I have problems with Robocalls) or by email: mjaylocation+ccc@gmail.com
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Pleasanton Bart Collier Canyon Ride
2023-11-18 10:00 - 15:30 | Pleasanton BART, 5801 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA, United States
Saturday November 18th, 2023
Elevation 989 ft climbing; average speed around 10 mph (leisurely, with frequent regroupings), approx: 30 miles
Meet at 10:00 am. Start and end at Pleasanton BART (Southwest parking lot). This is a route that has very moderate climbing, from Pleasanton-BART to Blackhawk then Tassajara and Highland and down Collier Canyon, to Murrietta, then return via East Jack London Blvd.
Ride Leader: Michael Jay 510-788-0597 (Leave a voicemail with your phone number if you have any questions since I have problems with Robocalls) or by email: mjaylocation+ccc@gmail.comBring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and $ for food.
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Community Happy Hour at Drake's Barrel House
2023-12-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Drake’s Brewing Company, 1933 Davis St #177, San Leandro, CA, 94577
IT’S HUMP THURSDAY? Why not….

Mark your calendar! Join Kaya & I at the Bike East Bay for the Community Happy Hour at Drake’s Barrel House in San Leandro. Meet 5:00-7:30 pm and mingle with the biking community while enjoying snacks provided by Bike East Bay. Cash bar.
RSVP on the site below:
RSVP Bike East Bay for the Community Happy Hour link

Hope to see you there!

Sunol Loop
2024-02-03 09:15 | Lucky’s Califoria, 6155 W Las Positas, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
flats & rollers /10-12 mph/35 miles/elevation 1,500 ft
Meet 9:15 for a 9:30 roll out in front of Lucky California.
If you’re concerned about parking in their lot, there are spaces in the neighborhood across from the supermarket.
We’ll head out on Hopyard Rd and make out way over to Happy Valley, then to Sunol Park. The return is on Pleasanton Sunol Rd crossing over the Verona Bridge to Foothill and Muirwood back to the start. Post ride gathering at the Lucky California porch if interested.
You may sign the waiver ahead of time on cherrycitycyclists.com. From the menu under “Rides”, “Ride Waiver Form”.
Be sure to plug in the correct date.
Check the weather before you ride. 30% or more rain in the forecast cancels this ride.
Bring water, snack and money for food.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Little House Cafe Former location - Oakland Airport - Naval Base flat ride
2024-02-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501, United States
Saturday, Feb. 10th
Flat ride: 354 ft elevation, 10-15 mph, 26.24 miles
This is a RSVP event text me at 510-788-0597 by Friday 8pm.
Met in front of the Former Little House Cafe location. Street parking is available. We are going to ride a flat route to Oakland Airport area and continue through Alameda to the naval base to the USS Hornet and have lunch on the naval base. Elevation Gain of 354 ft so it is definitely a flat ride. Make sure to bring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and money for lunch.
Ride Leader: Michael Jay 510-788-0597 (Leave a voicemail with your phone number if you have any questions since I have problems with Robocalls) or by email: mjaylocation+ccc@gmail.comBring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and $ for food.
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Del Valle
2024-02-17 09:30 | The Grill at Wente Winery, 5040 Arroyo Rd, Livermore, CA, 94550, United States
Hills/10-12 mph/28 miles/elevation 1,912 ft
This ride is cancelled, due to rain.
Meet 9:45 a.m. in front of the golf shop at the Wente Vineyard on Arroyo Rd in Livermore for a 10:00 rollout. We’ll ride to Marina Ave to Tesla Rd. At Mines Rd., make a right turn, at the “Y”, veer right to climb 2 miles up Del Valle Rd to the summit. After a regroup, we’ll descend, past Eagles View to the camp grounds/Rocky Ridge Visitor Center below before turning around. Climb the hill, returning on the same roads. This time include Holdener Park on the way back to the start.
Bring water, snacks, $$ for food. Post ride lunch at The Grill if interested.
You may sign the waiver ahead of time on cherrycitycyclists.com. From the menu under “Rides”, “Ride Waiver Form”.
Be sure to plug in the correct date.
Check the weather before you ride. 30% or more rain in the forecast cancels this ride.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Ride Around Oakland
2024-03-02 10:30 - 15:30 | Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501, United States
Saturday, March 2nd
Moderate hills in the ride: 850 ft elevation, 10-15 mph, approx. 30 miles
Meet in front of Little House Café, 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda at 10:15AM and ride at 10:30AM. Parking is available on Blanding and Clement Ave.
We will ride around Oakland, starting in Alameda (close to Fruitvale BART), then up to Montclair, North to Temescal, over to Ashby/Russell Blvd. We will stop in Emeryville (Peets or Habit, or ??), then on to the Port of Oakland, Jack London Square, and Embarcadero back to Alameda.
Make sure to bring a helmet, bottle of water and $ for food.
Ride Leader: Steven Yoder 510 394-8684 — email: steve@zlcsoftware.comBring a helmet, bottle of water and $ for food.

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Tour of San Francisco Lite
2024-03-09 10:00 - 15:00 | SF Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, san francisco, CA, United States
Saturday, March 9th
Hills: 1437 ft elevation, 10-12 mph, Approx 25.15 miles
Meet at 10:00 am at the SF Ferry Building, in the patio of THE SLANTED DOOR restaurant (NE corner of building). Ride rolls at 10:10 am.
We will go through Embarcadero-South, China Basin, Mission Bay, Potrero Hill, Mission District, Noe Valley, Valencia, GG Park, Ocean Beach, Lands End, Legion of Honor, Seacliff, GG Bridge Plaza, Presidio, Marina, North Beach, Jackson Square. Bring food and $$, and enough layers to be ready for cold winds and fog. The ride will be canceled if there is a 30% or greater chance of rain.
Check Friday evening from this Weather Underground link: https://www.wunderground.com/hourly/us/ca/san francisco.
Check for the hours between 11am and 5pm.
Ride Leader: Michael Jay 510-788-0597 (Leave a voicemail if since I have problems with telemarketers) or by email: mjaylocation+ccc@gmail.com

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Food Tour
2024-03-24 10:00 | Fieldwork San Leandro, 100A W Juana Ave, San Leandro, CA, 94577, United States
Easy/8-12 mph/35 miles/elevation 352
Join me for a fun casual ride through parts of San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Alameda.
Bring a backpack or have pockets to stuff food. A sandwich size Ziplock bag comes in handy too.
Meet 10:00 a.m. at Fieldwork Brewery in San Leandro.
Overview:
We’ll cycle through the city for “take outs”. As Kneaded, an artisan bakery is the 1st stop. Before we enter the Bay Trail on Grant Ave, we’ll head to Dim Sum House our 2nd stop . Coffee Culture will be the only place we’ll stop for a longer sit down break at about 23 miles.
What is Dim Sum?
They are delectable bites of steamed, fried or baked Chinese hors d’oeuvres that can be sweet or savory, a snack or a meal. This trip allows you to try a “take out” version vs a restaurant. The quality rivals some of the top restaurants in the Bay Area. Average order per person with 3 of the same bites is approximately $5.00. This allows you to share with others.
Next..we will enter the Bay Trail from Grant Ave. This is a dedicated paved bike pedestrian path that goes into Alameda. However, we will exit onto Doolittle Drive briefly to hop onto the Martin Luther Shoreline. This is another dedicated paved bike pedestrian path that also goes into Alameda.
Our sit down stop will be at Coffee Culture where you may purchase drinks, order a pastry or enjoy any of the “take out” items that you haven’t devoured earlier in the ride.
The return route will eventually take us back onto the Bay Trail to Fieldwork’s atrium for a post ride social if interested.
Please sign the waiver ahead of time on cherrycitycyclists.com from the menu under “Rides”, “Ride Waiver Form”.
Be sure to plug in the correct date.
Be sure to wear a helmet and have air in the tires before you start the ride.
Bring water, snack and $$ for food.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Paradise Loop with China Camp Option
2024-03-30 08:45 | Marin Country Mart, 2233 Larkspur Landing Cir, Larkspur, CA, 94939, United States
Mixed terrain /10-12 mph/26 & 44 miles/short route elevation 1,154 ft., long route 1,956 ft
This ride is cancelled due to rain. However, the Sunday 3/31 ride is still on.
On this beautiful route with iconic views of the Bay Area, we will hook up with fellow comrades who are planning a bike overnighter at China Camp. For some, this is a first time experience hauling gear on a bike. If interested, there are limited spots left at the campsite. Contact Kariz Matic karizmatic@gmail.com for details.
For those non campers, these are the ride options:
26 miles- Meet 8:45 a.m. in front of Johnny’s Doughnuts at the Marin Country Mart. This ride starts promptly at 9:00 so that we can rendezvous with the bike campers around noon. We will head out of the Country Mart, climbing Chapman Rd, passing through Blackie’s Pasture, Belvedere and Tiburon onto Paradise Drive returning to the start. You may end your ride here or…
44 miles- Meet 8:45 a.m. in front of Johnny’s Doughnuts at the Marin Country Mart. This ride starts promptly at 9:00 so that we can rendezvous with the bike campers around noon-ish for a food & restroom break. The front end of this route is exactly the same as the 26 mile route. After we hook up with the bike campers, we’ll ride together with them to their campsite. After a short social, we will complete the China Camp loop with a possible stop at Andy’s Market depending on the interest or continue back to the start.
About the “mixed terrain”… There are intervals of very brief pitches that’s 7-11% woven into the rollers.
Please sign the waiver ahead of time on cherrycitycyclists.com. From the menu under “Rides”, “Ride Waiver Form”.
Be sure to plug in the correct date.
Check the weather before you ride. 30% or more rain in the forecast cancels this ride.
Bring water, snack and money for food.
RSVP by Friday, March 29
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

China Camp Loop
2024-03-31 08:45 | Shigoto-Ya, 137 Tewksbury, Richmond, CA, 94801
Mixed terrain /10-12 mph/33 miles/elevation 1,695 ft.
Meet 8:45 a.m. in front of Shiyoto-Ya in Pt Richmond for a 9:00 start.
Let’s cross the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge with a quick pit stop at the Marin Country Mart (doughnuts anyone?). Afterwards, we’ll ride over to China Camp to meet up with our fellow comrades who camped there the night before. For some, this was a first time experience hauling gear on a bike. So…have they inspired us?
After they pack up their stuff, we will complete the China Camp loop with them, travel back over the bridge to Pt Richmond where “we” will end our ride. The campers will continue their mileage towards Fruitvale in Oakland before they end their journey. Some, taking Bart home.
Please sign the waiver ahead of time on cherrycitycyclists.com. From the menu under “Rides”, “Ride Waiver Form”.
Be sure to plug in the correct date.
Check the weather before you ride. 30% or more rain in the forecast cancels this ride.
Bring water, snack and money for food.
RSVP by Friday, March 29
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Ride Around Oakland
2024-04-06 10:30 - 15:30 | Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501, United States
Saturday, April 6th
Moderate hills in the ride: 850 ft elevation, 10-15 mph, approx. 30 miles
Meet in front of Little House Café, 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda at 10:15AM and ride at 10:30AM. Parking is available on Blanding and Clement Ave.
We will ride around Oakland, starting in Alameda (close to Fruitvale BART), then up to Montclair, North to Temescal, over to Ashby/Russell Blvd. We will stop in Emeryville (Peets or Habit, or ??), then on to the Port of Oakland, Jack London Square, and Embarcadero back to Alameda.
Make sure to bring a helmet, bottle of water and $ for food.
Ride Leader: Steven Yoder 510 394-8684 — email: steve@zlcsoftware.comBring a helmet, bottle of water and $ for food.

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Kumi Benefit Ride
2024-04-20 08:45 | Castro Valley United Methodist Church, 19806 Wisteria St., Castro Valley, CA, 94546
Moderate terrain or hills/8-14 mph/20 or 28 miles/elevation 1,182 or 2,183 ft
The Kumi Benefit Ride. Let’s do this together. Your donations will help build a Preschool Toilet building at the Kumi Christian Visionary School!
Check out the details @ https://www.runreg.com/12035
Meet Laura 9:00 am for the 20 mile ride to Cull Canyon and back. This is a nice pastoral area with horses, cattle and gentle rollers to the end of the road. Very scenic with very little traffic.
Meet Ben 8:45 am for the 28 mile route which goes up Five Canyon and includes Cull Canyon. This is a hillier route for those looking for a bigger challenge.
Both rides will meet at the United Methodist Church in Castro Valley 19806 Wisteria St Castro Valley 94546 .
Note: Don’t wait till the last minute to register as fees go up after April 14
Contact: Laura or Ben at 510 461-2559. Let them know that you’re coming

Marin Headlands and Sausalito
2024-04-20 10:15 - 16:00 | SF Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, san francisco, CA, United States
Saturday, April 20th
Marin Headlands and Sausalito.
Approx 30 miles; 3400 feet climbing.
Meet at 10:15 am at San Francisco Ferry Building in the back by the closed Slanted Door. Best to arrive early, so we’ll have time to sign our Ride Waiver form. Ride rolls at 11:00 am. Starting from the Ferry Building, we will ride up the Embarcadero, through Fisherman’s Wharf and the Marina, up to the GG Bridge then up Cozumel – to the some of the best views of the bridge and San Francisco. Then we can enjoy the long, steep one-way descent to Point Bonita and back through the tunnel to get to Sausalito – where we will stop for food, etc. Then we climb back to the GG Bridge, through the Presidio to GG Park, down Page Street to Market Street and the Civic Center Bart Station.
This route has some challenging climbs – but you can skip Cozumel and go straight down to Sausalito (and wait there for the rest to show up). That will give you only one big climb: to get back up to the GG Bridge.
The ride will be canceled if there 90 plus degree weather or a 30% or greater chance of rain for Saturday. Check Friday evening from this Weather Underground link: https://www.wunderground.com/hourly/us/ca/sausalito. Check for the hours between 11am and 4pm. Bring water, food and money.
Ride Leader: Steven Yoder 510-394-8684 or by email: steve@zlcsoftware.com

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Emeryville Fire Station to Pt. Richmond flat ride
2024-04-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Emeryville Fire Station, 2333 Powell St, Emeryville, 94608
Saturday, April 27th
Flat ride: 344 ft elevation with an option for a hill, 10-15 mph, approx. 30 miles
This is a RSVP event text me at 510-788-0597 by Friday 8pm.
Met in front of the Emeryville Fire Station at 9:50 am and leave at 10 am. Street parking is available. We are going to ride a flat route to Point Richmond and have lunch at Little Louie’s Café, located at 49 Washington Ave, Richmond. Elevation Gain of 497 ft so it is definitely a flat ride. Make sure to bring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and money for lunch.
Ride Leader: Michael Jay 510-788-0597 (Leave a voicemail with your phone number if you have any questions since I have problems with Robocalls) or by email: mjaylocation+ccc@gmail.comBring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and $ for food.

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Slow Paced Ride from Castro Valley to Dublin and Livermore
2024-04-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Start Point in Castro Valley, 3879 Modesto St, Castro Valley, CA, 94546, United States
Moderate terrain with hills/10 mph/53 miles/elevation 2,192 ft
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46309028?privacy_code=dpBqxYmDv1FUbiqVcneAYLlt8nvgP2yn
Ride Leaders: Ben Wong and Rebecca WongDeparture: Sunday April 28th, 8am SHARPThis is a slow-paced ride (10 mph wall-clock time), with stops at Patisserie by Simone in Livermore (malasadas!) and eateries in the Dublin area. Bailouts on BART if necessary!Make sure to bring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and money for lunch.
Contact: This is a RSVP event – text Ben at 408-868-8707 by Friday 8pm

Lafayette Loop
2024-05-05 09:30 | Orinda BART, 11 Camino Pablo, Orinda, 94563
moderate terrain/10-14 mph/31 miles/elevation 1,700 ft
Meet in front of the Orinda BART station at 9:30 am for a 9:45 start. We’ll make our way over to Moraga Way and cycle pass St Mary’s College. A nice swooping downhill will lead us to Moraga Blvd, eventually to Olympic Blvd and Tice Valley Rd. From Danville Blvd, it’s Livorna Rd, Rudgear Rd, San Miquel Dr, Newell Ave, then Olympic Blvd and St Stephen’s Trail back to the start.
Please sign the waiver ahead of time on this waiver link or from the Cherry City Cyclists website menu under “Rides”, “Ride Waiver Form”.
Be sure to plug in the correct date.
Bring water, snack and $$ for food.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Starbucks Embarcadero Cove to Solano Ave to Alameda Naval base and back
2024-05-11 10:00 - 15:30 | Starbucks Embarcadero Oakland, 1211 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA, 94606, United States
Saturday, May 11th
flat ride: elevation 800 ft, 10-15 mph, approx 40 miles
Meet at 9:50 am at the Starbucks on the Oakland Embarcadero Cove in Oakland. Free street parking. By arriving at 9:50 am, so we’ll have time to sign our Ride Waiver form. Ride rolls at 10:00 am heading to Albany Hill, then Solano Ave in Albany through Oakland to the top of Solano Ave and proceed down to flat lands of Berkeley, Emeryville and Oakland. We’ll be passing by the start point to heading to Alameda, in case some riders are interested in a shorter version of the ride. Bring water, food and money
The ride will be canceled if there 90 plus degree weather or a 30% or greater chance of rain for Saturday. Check Friday evening from this Weather Underground link: https://www.wunderground.com/hourly/us/ca/oakland . Check for the hours between 9am and 3pm.
This is a RSVP event text me at 510-788-0597 by Friday 8pm. See below!
Ride Leader: Michael Jay 510-788-0597 (Leave a voicemail with your phone number if you have any questions since I have problems with Robocalls) or by email: mjaylocation+ccc@gmail.com
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Carquinez Scenic Drive to Pinole, Out-and-Back
2024-05-17 09:30 | North Court Parking Lot, Martinez, 283-299 N Court St., Martinez, CA 94553, 94553, United States
moderate terrain/8-12 mph/30 miles/elevation 2,389 ft

Meet 9:30am at the parking lot on North Court Street (across from the Martinez Bocce Courts, see map link). We’ll cycle the Carquinez Scenic Drive and along the Bay Trail through Crockett, Rodeo, Hercules, and Pinole. It’s an out-and-back, so the route can be shortened for those that can’t go the whole way.We’ll break for coffee after 16 miles at Hiz Cafe in Hercules, and then have lunch at Lucia’s Craft Sandwiches at mile 22 in Crockett. We can order ahead to save time. There is no seating inside, but there is a small park at the corner with some tables.
Please sign the waiver ahead of time on cherrycitycyclists.com from the menu under “Rides”, “Ride Waiver Form”.Be sure to plug in the correct Date and Ride Leader!Bring water, snacks and $$ for food.

Start: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zrSjRMjNENzMQ9Bs8

Roll: 9:45am
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46554875
Coffee (16mi): hizcafe.myshopify.com
Lunch (22mi): www.luciascraftsandwich.com

Contact: Ben Wong 408-868-8707 mobile/text
