5 Canyons starting from the Bayfair BART

Bayfair BART 15242 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, United States

Saturday, 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 States

  Saturday, 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 States

Sunday 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, CA

flat/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, CA

hills/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, CA

flat/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 States

moderate 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, CA

  flat/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 States

Join 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 […]

Community Coffee Ride

Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline 1600 Neptune Dr, San Leandro, United States

flat/8-12 mph/20 miles/elevation 203 ft Meet 11:15 am for a 11:30 start at the end of Neptune Dr. in San Leandro for an entry onto the Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline Trail to Alameda. This is a casual ride (for some a recovery ride..lol) with a coffee stop. Come with your bike mechanically sound, air in […]