Castro Valley Rural Roads Ride
Castro Valley BART 3301 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley, CA, United StatesSunday September 19, 2021 21-33 miles; 1500 or 2100 feet climbing; average speed around 10 mph (leisurely, with frequent regroupings) This ride was cancelled previously - so we will try it again this weekend. This is a route that includes three Out-And-Back scenic rides on great destination cycling rural roads, each a moderate climb and […]
5 Canyons starting from the Bayfair BART
Bayfair BART 15242 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, United StatesSaturday, September 25th Somewhat hilly ride: 1400 ft elevation, 5-10 mph, approx 20 miles Meet at 9:50 am in the front of the Bayfair BART entrance, just off Hesperian Blvd. at and we'll ride at 10:15 am. Short, some good climbing and a great work out. No coffee stops on this ride. Regroups yes and […]
Bayfair BART to Montclair and back the flatlands of Berkeley, Oakland & San Leandro
Bayfair BART 15242 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, United StatesSaturday, Oct. 2nd Somewhat Hilly with flats ride: elevation 1568 ft, 10-15 mph, approx 40 miles Let's take BART and meet at 9:50 am at the front entrance of Bayfair BART. By arriving at 9:50 am, so we'll have time to sign our Ride Waiver form. The ride rolls at 10:15 AM from the […]
Collier Canyon Ride
Pleasanton BART 5801 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA, United StatesSunday October 10, 2021 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. Start and end at Pleasanton BART (Southwest parking lot). Meet at 11:00; bring $$ […]
Getting Around San Leandro
San Leandro BART 1401 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CAflat/8-12 mph/14 miles/elevation 131 ft If you ever wondered which streets to use when cycling through San Leandro, this route is designed for you. Let me show you some quieter roads and designated bike lanes on a relaxed paced ride. We'll travel towards MacArthur Blvd, travel south through the neighborhoods to Springlake Dr., meander through […]
Build an Appetite for Drake’s
Drake's Brewing Company 1933 Davis St #177, San Leandro, CAhills/10-14 mph/approx. 14 miles/elevation 926 If you're interested in building an appetite before gathering at Drake's for Happy Hour, meet 4:30 pm for a San Leandro ride. We'll climb Estudillo, to the Nike Classroom (if there's time), up/over Fairmont Drive and back through the neighborhoods. 1st to arrive 6:00 at the brewery, grab a table […]
Getting Around San Leandro – Alameda Bay Trails
San Leandro BART 1401 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CAflat/8-12 mph/14 or 25 miles/elevation 250 ft This ride will take us from SL BART to the Bay Trail, on which we will ride North to Harbor Bay Isle - where we will stop at a coffee shop. Some of the group may turn around there for a 14 mile ride. The rest will continue […]
Lafayette Halloween Ride
Mash Gas Station 22 Bryant Way, Orinda, CA, United Statesmoderate terrain with some hills/10-12 mph/30+ miles/elevation 1,500 ft I can’t believe it’s around the corner. It’s Halloween next week! Join me on a Lafayette Loop. Let’s take a look at some of the “over the top” Halloween decorations on the route. Meet and park near the Mash Gas Station 22 Bryant Way, Orinda 94563 […]
Getting Around San Leandro – Castro Valley
San Leandro BART 1401 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CAflat/8-12 mph/ 15.4 miles/elevation 306 ft If you ever wondered which streets to use when cycling through San Leandro to Castro Valley, this route is designed for you. Let me show you some quieter roads and designated bike lanes on a relaxed paced ride. We'll travel south on Alvarado St, through the neighborhoods, past […]
Escalon Fall Progressive Dinner Ride
Pam and Steve Gifford’s circa 1854 farm home 22549 Burwood Road, Escalon, CA, United StatesJoin me in Escalon with my friends from Valley Spokesmen on Sat, Nov. 6, 2021 for a Progressive Dinner Ride. This is dominantly a flat course in and around the orchards in the almond and walnut orchards, cornfields and dairy farms of rural Escalon. There will be a couple of courses to choose from but […]