Paradise Loop with China Camp Option
2024-03-30 08:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Tour of SF
2024-05-19 09:00 | Private: San Francisco Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA, 94105, United States
Flats & hills/8-12 mph/approx 37 miles/elevation 2,000
Ride like a local. I’m a native of San Francisco and I love the sights and smell of the city. Come along with me as I navigate through the neighborhoods and stop at some of my favorite spots. This is not a hurried ride.
Meet 9:00 a.m. at the front entrance of the SF Ferry Building along the Embarcadero. Use the restrooms inside the Ferry Building before the meet up. We’ll ride 1 mile to Caffe Greco in North Beach for coffee & a light bite. Note: the cafe “only” takes cash. We’ll watch the neighborhood as it slowly wakes up and comes to life. Before the city gets too busy, we’ll make our way to “The Wiggle” after breakfast. This section of the route is particularly flat. It will take us from the Financial District to the Pan Handle and through Golden Gate Park down to the Great Highway.
On a dedicated bike/pedestrian path, the next loop is pass the Zoo and around Lake Merced then back to the Great Highway and up the hill into Sea Cliff. Through the neighborhood we’ll cycle to The Legion of Honor, enter a section of the Presidio, catch a glimpse of Golden Gate Bridge & Marin Headlands, then out to the Richmond District to “B on the Go” for lunch.
After lunch, we’ll make our way back into the Presidio, over to the Tunnel Top, Marina District and Fisherman’s Wharf back to the start.
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.
Bring water, snack and $$ for food.
RSVP required by Saturday, May 18.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Collier Canyon Ride
2024-05-25 11:00 - 15:30 | Pleasanton BART, 5801 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA, United States
Saturday May 25, 2024
Elevation 1500 ft climbing; average speed around 10 mph (leisurely, with frequent regroupings), approx: 35 miles
This is a route that has very moderate climbing, from Pleasanton-BART to Blackhawk then Tassajara and Highland and down Collier Canyon, through Livermore to Library, then return via Vineyard.
Start and end at Pleasanton BART (Southwest parking lot). Meet at 11:00; bring $$ for possible coffee/food stops. Call for updates if there are forecasts of rain or bad air or 90+ degrees in Pleasanton.
RIDE LEADER: Steven Yoder (510) 394-8684 email: steve@zlcsoftware.com

West Dublin BART to Patterson Pass
2024-06-01 10:00 - 15:30 | West Dublin BART, 6501 Golden Gate Dr, Dublin, CA, 94568, United States
Saturday, June 1th
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.

Ride rolls at 10:00 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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Leisurely Dim Sum, Coffee, Alameda Loop
2024-06-09 09:30 | Fieldwork San Leandro, 100A W Juana Ave, San Leandro, CA, 94577, United States
Easy/8-12 mph/35 miles/elevation 321
Join me for a relaxed casual ride starting from a brewery to Dim Sum House for take out. Bring a backpack or have pockets to stuff food. A sandwich size Ziplock bag is also a good idea.
Meet 9:30 a.m. at Fieldwork Brewery in San Leandro.
Overview:
We’ll cycle through the city and head to the Dim Sum House for delectable bites of steamed, fried or baked Chinese hors d’oeuvres that can be sweet or savory, a snack or a meal. This is for “take out” only vs a restaurant. It is approximately $5.00 per order which usually includes 3-4 pieces of the same item. This makes it fun, shareable with others and making it tough not to sneak in a bite before leaving.
Next..we will enter the Bay Trail from Grant Ave. This is a dedicated paved bike pedestrian path that goes into Alameda leading us pass the Harbor Bay Ferry, across the Blue Bridge and the Alameda Shoreline to Coffee Culture. This will be a longer sit down break where you may purchase drinks, order a pastry or enjoy any of the “take out” items that you haven’t already devoured earlier in the ride.
The return route is on the east side of Doolittle on the Martin Luther Shoreline and a short cut through Drakes Brewery back 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

Castro Valley to Niles Loop
2024-06-15 11:00 - 15:30 | Castro Valley BART, 3301 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley, CA, 94546, United States
Saturday June 15, 2024
35 miles; 2300 feet climbing; average speed around 10 mph (leisurely, with frequent regroupings)
This is a ride up and over Palomares to the town of Niles, then return via Mission Blvd. Palomares is one of the great local cycling roads: the one big climb is gentle rollers for about 5 miles then steep for the last mile. The return has no significant hills. Niles has lots of quaint shops and eateries, and we will stop there to eat.
Start and end at Castro Valley BART. Meet at 11:00 in front of the main entrance. Bring water, bars, $$ for coffee/food stops.
RIDE LEADER: Steven Yoder (510) 394-8684 email: steve@zlcsoftware.com

Lavender Ride
2024-06-22 09:00 | Johnny Doughnuts, 2257 Larkspur Landing Cir Bldg 3, Larkspur, CA, 94939, United States
flats to a moderate climb /10-12 mph/40 miles/elevation 1,300 ft
Join me on a trip to Sebastopol and Mantanzas Creek Winery in Santa Rosa.
If you’re on a time schedule and in a hurry to get back, this is not the ride for you as we are dedicated by a train schedule.
Meet 9:00 am in front of Johnny’s Doughnuts at the Marin Country Mart. Arrive earlier if you want to get pastries from “Rustic” or a doughnut at “Johnny’s for the train ride.
You may bring food on board.
At 9:15 after greetings, we’ll ride over together to the platform and catch the 9:30 SMART train to Rohnert Park. Have your Clipper Card ready. Go to https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/about-smart if you need ticket information.
From the Rohnert Park Station, we’ll make our way to Joe Rodota. This is a dedicated Bike Trail that will take us to The Barlow hub in Sebastopol for a coffee/food stop.
After the break, we hop onto another dedicated bike path. The Santa Rosa Creek Trail will take us pass downtown Santa Rosa and out onto Bennett Valley Rd to the winery. The lavender garden should be in bloom. We’ll have a short break to visit the property with enough time to climb Sonoma Mountain Rd., enjoying the swooping downhill, ending at the Cotati Station. We are on board at 4:30. The train will be back at Larkspur at 5:41 pm.
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 Friday, June 21.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Brunch in Palo Alto
2024-06-29 10:00 - 15:30 | Via Toledo Park, 18651 Via Toledo, San Lorenzo, CA, 94580, United States
Saturday, June 29th
Flats with one bridge: Elevation 574 ft, approx 44 to 50 miles
This is a RSVP event text me at 510-788-0597 by Friday 5pm.
Meet at 10:00 am sharp at the Via Toledo Park . Street parking available. We’ll ride down to the Dumbarton bridge and on to Palo Alto and possibly roam around Stanford and have Brunch in Palo Alto. Rain cancels. Bring food & monies.
I have add a shorter route approximately 25 mile starting at the Don Edward park in Fremont in the parking lot at 2 Marshlands Rd, Fremont, CA 94555. You can meet us there at 11:00 am. See the 2nd route map at the bottom of the page.
You may sign the Ride Waiver ahead of time on cherrycitycyclists.com in the menu under “Rides”, then “Ride Waiver Form“. Be sure to plug in the correct date.
Ride Leader: Michael Jay 510-788-0597 (Leave a voicemail if you have any questions since I have problems with Robocalls) or email: mjaylocation+ccc@gmail.com

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Here is a shorter route starting at the Don Edward park

Here is a shorter route starting at the Don Edward park

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Ride around SF
2024-07-06 10:30 - 15:30 | SF Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, san francisco, CA, United States
Saturday July 6, 2024
Approx 30 miles; 2700 feet climbing; average speed around 10 mph (leisurely)
This is a route that goes around SF counterclockwise, through lots of new and historic neighborhoods and exceptional views. We will go through Embarcadero, North Beach, Marina, by the GGBridge, Seacliff, Land’s End, Great Highway, the Zoo, Lake Merced, then a food stop at the West Portal neighborhood. Then up to the great views of Twin Peaks, and back down East through the Mission to 3rd St/Mission Bay, and back to Embarcadero/Ferry Building. Mostly bike friendly roads and only moderate climbs (except for Twin Peaks?); lots of regroupings and rest stops.
Start and end at the Ferry Building. Meet at 10:30 at the back of the Slanted Door restaurant. Bring water, bars, $$ for coffee/food stops, and lots of layers to handle possible wind, fog and sunny warmth.
RIDE LEADER: Steven Yoder (510) 394-8684 email: steve@zlcsoftware.com

Starbucks Embarcadero Cove to Solano Ave to Alameda Naval base and back
2024-07-20 10:00 - 15:30 | Starbucks Embarcadero Oakland, 1211 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA, 94606, United States
Saturday, July 20th
Mostly 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
2024-07-27 10:30 - 16:00 | Pleasant Hill BART, 1365 Treat Blvd., Pleasant Hill, CA, 94597, United States
Saturday, July 27th
Some climbs but not severe; 2000 feet; Approx 40 miles
This is a good ride to take BART: we will meet at 10:20am at the Pleasant Hill BART main entrance. Arrive at 10:20 am, so we’ll have time to sign our Ride Waiver form. Ride rolls at 10:30 am.
We will ride West over Pig Farm Hill to Pinole, then along the Bay Trail to Crockett – where there are Artisan Sandwiches – then return along the Carquinez Scenic Drive (no cars allowed), and South from Martinez back to Pleasant Hill BART. This is a scenic, bicycle-friendly route with mostly gentle
The ride will be canceled if there is a 30% or greater chance of rain for Saturday. Check Friday evening from this Weather Underground link: https://www.wunderground.com/hourly/us/ca/walnut creek . Check for the hours between 10am and 4pm. Ride Leader: Steven Yoder 510-394-8684 (Leave a voicemail with your phone number if you have any questions) Bring water, food and money.

Just fun. Hybrid/mt bike ride
2024-08-04 12:00 | Via Toledo Park, 18651 Via Toledo, San Lorenzo, CA, 94580, 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 and over 92 to continue on the Bay Trail. We’ll exit the Bay Trail at Grant Ave and return to the start via Bockman Rd. The gravel path is doable on a road bike but it is bumpy and dusty. If interested in a post social, join me in San Ramon at Central Park 4/4:30 (parking is limited) for music with Pride & Joy. Bring your own food, chair., blankets ….for more info https://www.sanramon.ca.gov/our_city/departments_and_divisions/parks_community_services/events/summer_concerts
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. Waiver is just for the bike ride.
Bring water, snack and money for food.
RSVP by Saturday, Aug 3 if you plan to ride or join me for music or both so I can look for you.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Little House Cafe Former location - Oakland Airport - Naval Base flat ride
2024-08-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501, United States
Saturday, Aug. 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.
This is a perfect ride for Newbies or cyclists that have not been riding much over the summer. Met in front of the Former Little House Cafe location (address and map at the bottom of the page). Street parking is available. Here is the Rider Waiver link to fill out. We are going to ride a flat route to Oakland Airport area and continue back to our start point (for those that need a shorter ride), then thorough 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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Cull Canyon. Are you faster the 2nd time?
2024-08-17 08:30 | Cull Canyon Regional Park Parking Lot, 18825 cull canyon rd, Castro Valley, 94552
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 few cars, pass cows, horses and a winery back to the staging area. A perfect place to set your own goals and pace or ride with the group. Only 12 miles if you do the loop once.
Meet 10:45 a.m. if you want a later start for 1 loop. The 2nd loop begins at 11:00 or as soon as you’re done with the 1st loop and want to do it twice.
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 and food.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

17 Mile Drive, Carmel, Pt. Lobos
2024-08-24 10:15 | Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel, 1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA, 93940, 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 around us.
Meet 10:15 a.m. at the front entrance of the Hyatt Regency Monterey for a 10:30 start.
For a shorter 37 mile route meet 11:30 in front of Borg’s Ocean Front Motel 635 Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove. Parking lot and street parking nearby. Elevation approximately 2,300.
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 by Friday, August 23
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Pleasanton-Sunol-Ohlone Park
2024-08-31 11:00 - 15:30 | Mike’s Bikes Pleasanton, 6754 Bernal Ave, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, 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 eat it at the Ohlone Park, or we can eat at the end (lots of eateries there).
Start and end at Mike’s Bikes on Bernal in Pleasanton. Meet at 11:00 in front of the bike store. Bring water, bars, food or $$.
RIDE LEADER: Steven Yoder (510) 394-8684 email: steve@zlcsoftware.com

Windsor Chili Cook Off Ride
2024-09-07 07:30 | Shigoto-Ya, 137 Tewksbury, Richmond, CA, 94801
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 Country Mart, perhaps grab a doughnut, coffee, then catch the 9:30 SMART train from Larkspur to Sonoma County Airport. If you’re 65+ the train ride will be free BUT you MUST bring your Clipper Card. Or… go https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/schedules-fares for ticket info. Once in Windsor, we’ll cycle 13 miles thru the wine country before arriving at the Windsor Town Center for the Chili Cook Off Festival. The cost is $35 https://www.windsorchamber.com/chili-cook-off/. Read the details to see if there is day of tickets available. The hours are from 12-4:00 pm. We will leave in time to catch the 4:22 train back to Larkspur, then ride back over the bridge to the start.
Bring a lock for your bike!
Option: If prefer a later start and do not want to ride across the bridge, you can drive over to the Larkspur SMART Train parking lot and meet at the train’s platform at 9:15 a.m.
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 by Friday, 6 pm Sept 6 if you’re participating
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

West Dublin BART to Patterson Pass
2024-09-14 10:00 - 15:30 | West Dublin BART, 6501 Golden Gate Dr, Dublin, CA, 94568, 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.

Ride rolls at 10:00 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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Tour of Lamorinda
2024-09-21 10:30 - 15:30 | Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, 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 Orinda. We start with a fairly easy route to Lafayette, and then do a more challenging route CCW around Briones reservoir — via Happy Valley and baby bears. We start with an easy climb over to Moraga, then mostly downhill to Lafayette, then up and over Happy Valley and 3-Bears CCW (so just the baby bears back to Orinda). Those who wish to can ride up Wildcat (closed to cars) to Inspiration Point and back down. 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

Yountville to Calistoga and Greystone
2024-09-27 09:15 | Restoration Hardware Restaurant, 6725 Washington St, Yountville, CA, 94599, 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 at about 30 miles. Lots of wineries and interesting sites along the way that may tempt us to explore.
Bring water and snacks for short stops along the way. After lunch, we have approx 10 miles left back to the start.
This ride requires a RSVP by Thursday, Sept 26 at 6 pm.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Little House to Water Shuttle to Solano Ave to Alameda Naval base and back
2024-10-26 10:00 - 15:30 | Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501, 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 at 10:00 am heading to the Water Shuttle in Alameda, then through the flat lands of Berkeley, Emeryville and Oakland to Solano Ave in Albany then thorough Oakland proceed back to the water shuttle, through the naval base and have lunch at Calafia Taqueria for Fish Tacos (1445 Webster St.). After lunch, we’ll ride down to the South Shore bike line and head back to the start. 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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