East Bay Trails: North Berkeley BART - Ohlone Greenway Trail
2022-01-22 12:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | North Berkeley BART, 1750 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA, 94702, United States
Saturday, January 22nd
Flat ride: elevation 50 ft, Approx 5 miles (with options for extending the ride)
This is the third ride of a series called East Bay Trails. Making your New Year’s Resolution to get in shape after those Holiday dinners, so let’s go riding. We’ll be riding on the Ohlone Greenway trail (along the BART tracks) at a gentle pace North to El Cerrito BART then returning along the same trail. We’ll have a rest/water/food stop at Solano Ave. on the way back.
This is a great time to take BART: we will meet at 11:50am at the North Berkeley BART (by Acton Street entrance closest to Virginia). Arrive at 11:50 am, so we’ll have time to sign our Ride Waiver form. Ride rolls at 12:00 noon. Return options:

return back along same trail – 5 miles total; no climbing.
return via Bay Trail and Berkeley Bike Boulevards to North Berkeley BART – 8 miles total; 200 feet climbing.
continue on to Ashby BART – 10 miles; 300 feet climbing.
continue on to Rockridge BART – 12 miles; 450 feet climbing.
continue on to Fruitvale BART – 18 miles; 500 feet climbing (entire ride).

Pre-Ride advanced option: Start at Fruitvale BART at 9:00am. Ride to North Berkeley BART via Montclair, Temescal, bike boulevards. This adds 20 miles; 1000 feet climbing.
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.

Third Culture Ride
2022-01-15 09:15 - 14:30 | Harbor Bay Club, 200 Packet Landing, Alameda, CA, United States
flat urban/10-14 mph/30-35 miles/elevation approx 225 ft
This is an extension of the Bike Trail Series/Ohlone Greenway.
Meet 9:15 at the Harbor Bay Club parking lot in Alameda.
We’ll log in 20+ miles to the front end of the ride. It will include a short stop at Third Culture Bakery known for their mochi items (sticky rice goodness): donuts/muffins/waffles before merging the route with the Ohlone Trail riders at 11:50. At about 1:30, we’ll break away from the group and return to the start.
Bring water, snack and $$.
RSVP required by 6:00 pm Friday, January 14.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

East Bay Trails: Walnut Creek BART to West Dublin BART via Iron Horse Trail
2022-01-08 11:00 - 13:30 | Walnut Creek BART, 200 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596, United States
Saturday, January 8th
Flat ride: elevation 375 ft, Approx 18 miles
This is a RSVP event text me at 510-788-0597 by Friday 8pm. This is the second tour of a series called East Bay Trails. Making your New Year’s Resolution to get in shape after those Holiday dinners, so let’s go riding. We’ll be riding on the Iron Horse trail at a gentle pace to get back into the groove. This is a great time to take BART and meet at 10:50 am at the Walnut Creek BART. By arriving at 10:50 am, we’ll have time to sign our Ride Waiver form. Ride rolls at 11:00 am heading to West Dublin BART via the Iron Horse Trail. 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 9am and 3pm. 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) Bring water, food and money.

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Walnut Creek Trail Ride Merger
2022-01-08 09:00 | Shannon Park Dublin, 11600 Shannon Ave, Dublin, CA, 94568, United States
flat/10-14 mph/approx. 35 miles/elevation 427 ft
Meet 9:00 a.m. at Shannon Park in Dublin. Bundle up. We’ll warm up on San Ramon Valley and Danville Blvd traveling 16 miles to the Walnut Creek Bart Station. We’ll merge with the East Bay Trail group at 10:45 and cycle together on the Iron Horse Trail to the West Dublin Bart Station or split 1.5 miles earlier heading back to Shannon Park.
Bring water, bike food and money.
RSVP required by 8:00 pm Friday, January 7, 2021
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

East Bay Trails: A Taste of Livermore Wineries
2022-01-01 11:30 - 14:00 | Pleasanton BART, 5801 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA, United States
mostly flat/8-10 mph/approx. 17 miles/elevation 393 ft
This is the first tour of a series called East Bay Trails. For the next 3 Saturdays, you’ll get a taste of various bike trails around the East Bay. Meet and greet 11:30 a.m. at the passenger pick up area on the Pleasanton side of the Dublin/Pleasanton Bart Station. We will leave promptly at 12:00. This is the last stop of the Bart line. Take Bart or drive to the station. We’ll begin on the southern end of the Iron Horse trail and travel on 11 miles of car free roads out towards the Livermore wineries.
Be sure your is bike mechanically sound, air in tires.
Bring your bike helmet, water, snack and money for a possible coffee stop.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

A New Year Ride: San Leandro to Livermore with options
2022-01-01 09:15 | PetSmart Parking Lot, 15555 E 14th St #603, San Leandro, CA, 94578
moderate grades/10-14 mph/approx. 55 miles/elevation 2,237 ft
Happy New Year!
Meet 9:15 a.m. at PetSmart at the Bayfair Shopping center. Bundle up. We’ll warm up on Foothill Blvd into Castro Valley and take Dublin Canyon Rd over to the Dublin/Pleasanton Bart Station. We’ll merge with the East Bay Trail group at 11:30 and cycle together on a Livermore loop. After we return to the Bart Station, we’ll climb back over to Castro Valley and then into San Leandro.
Options to shorten the route:
-Park at Castro Valley Bart
-Bart to Dublin/Pleasanton Bart
-Bart back from the Dublin/Pleasanton Station
-Return via Dublin Canyon Rd vs Shaefer Ranch
Bring water, bike food and money.
RSVP required by 8:00 pm Friday, December 31, 2021
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Getting to San Leandro - Lake Merritt BART to San Leandro BART
2021-11-27 10:50 - 13:30 | Lake Merritt BART, 800 Oak St, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
flat/8-12 mph/14.5 miles/elevation 271 ft
If you ever wondered which streets to use when cycling from the Oakland Lake Merritt BART to the San Leandro BART, this route is designed for you. Park your car at the San Leandro BART Station or ride there from home and take BART to the Oakland Lake Merritt BART. Meet on the Lake Merritt entrance on the open park like area above the BART station.
Let me show you some quieter roads and designated bike lanes on a relaxed paced ride. We’ll travel south on Embarcadero St, through the neighborhoods, along the MLK Shoreline Trail to the Oyster Bay trail and back to San Leandro BART.
There will be a post ride social at one of the local breweries for those who are interested.
Meet 10:50 am for a 11:15 am start at the Oakland Lake Merritt Bart Station.
This is an RSVP ride so text me if you are coming by 6pm Friday night.
Come with your bike mechanically sound, air in tires. Bring your bike helmet, water, snack and money.
Contact: Michael Jay mobile/text ‭510-788-0597‬.

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West Dublin BART to Patterson Pass and back
2021-11-20 10:15 - 14:30 | West Dublin BART, 6501 Golden Gate Dr, Dublin, CA, 94568, United States
Saturday, November 20th
Mostly flat with hills ride: elevation 1010 ft, approx 40 miles
This is a RSVP event text me at 510-788-0597 by Friday 8pm.
Meet at 10:00 am at the turnabout outside of the West Dublin BART parking lot on the western side of Hwy 580 off of Dublin Blvd. By arriving at 9:50 am, so we’ll have time to sign our Ride Waiver form. Ride rolls at 10:15 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. 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/dublin . Check for the hours between 9am and 3pm. Bring water, food and money.
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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Community Coffee Ride
2021-11-07 11:30 - 13:00 | Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline, 1600 Neptune Dr, San Leandro, 94577, 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 tires. Bring your bike helmet, water, snack and money.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Escalon Fall Progressive Dinner Ride
2021-11-06 00:00 - 23:59 | 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 with a total of 50 miles between the 2 loops that may be extended for those wishing to put in more miles. 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-4489294/Registration
Bonnie’s numbers are:
925-828-5299 home
925-200-5299 cell

Getting Around San Leandro - Castro Valley
2021-10-30 09:30 - 12:00 | San Leandro BART, 1401 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CA, 94577
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 by Bayfair BART head to Castro Valley to Redwood Road back to the start.
There will be a post ride social at one of the local breweries for those who are interested.
Meet 9:30 am for a 10:00 start at the San Leandro Bart Station.
Come with your bike mechanically sound, air in tires. Bring your bike helmet, water, snack and money.
Contact: Michael Jay 510-788-0597 mobile/text or mjaylocation+ccc@gmail.com
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Lafayette Halloween Ride
2021-10-29 09:30 - 13:30 | Mash Gas Station, 22 Bryant Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, 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 at 9:30 in Orinda.
A 4 hr zone will suffice or park in the residential area for all day parking.
RSVP required by 6 pm Oct 28.
Bring water, snack and money.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Getting Around San Leandro - Alameda Bay Trails
2021-10-23 09:30 - 13:00 | San Leandro BART, 1401 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CA, 94577
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 into Alameda and return on other parts of the Bay Trail. This is a very flat ride, but with lots of bridges and sharp turns to negotiate. Very scenic and not as crowded with walkers as other local bike trails.
Meet 9:30 am for a 10:00 start at the San Leandro Bart Station.
Come with your bike mechanically sound, air in tires. Bring your bike helmet, water, snack and money.
Contact: Steven Yoder 510 394-8684 mobile/text or steve@zlcsoftware.com

Build an Appetite for Drake's
2021-10-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Drake’s Brewing Company, 1933 Davis St #177, San Leandro, CA, 94577
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 inside or outside depending on the weather.
Bring water, money for drinks and food.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Getting Around San Leandro
2021-10-16 09:30 - 12:00 | San Leandro BART, 1401 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CA, 94577
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 the Manor then hop onto the Bay Trail off of Lewelling Blvd. back to the start.
There will be a post ride social at one of the local breweries for those who are interested.
Meet 9:30 am for a 10:00 start at the San Leandro Bart Station.
Come with your bike mechanically sound, air in tires. Bring your bike helmet, water, snack and money.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Collier Canyon Ride
2021-10-10 11:00 - 15:30 | 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 $$ 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

Bayfair BART to Montclair and back the flatlands of Berkeley, Oakland & San Leandro
2021-10-02 09:50 - 15:30 | Bayfair BART, 15242 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, 94578, 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 BayFair BART and climb the Oakland hills and descent down Claremont Ave. We’ll stop for a coffee break or a lunch break along the way as we ride back return via the flatlands, through Berkeley, Oakland and Alameda. Bring water, food and money.
This is a RSVP event text me at 510-788-0597 by Friday 8pm.
Bring water, snack, money for BART and food. Rain Cancels. The ride will be canceled if there 90 plus degree weather or a 30% or greater chance of rain for Saturday. Check Friday evening at Weather Underground . Check for the hours between 9am and 3pm.
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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5 Canyons starting from the Bayfair BART
2021-09-25 10:15 - 13:30 | Bayfair BART, 15242 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, 94578, 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 we’ll split into different riding groups if needed. We’ll ride into Castro Valley, up five Canyons off of Castro Valley Blvd. This will us above Cal State East Bay, down a steep descent on Carlos Bee, returning on the flats back to Bayfair.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/castro valley . Check for the hours between 9am and 3pm.
This is a RSVP event text at 510-788-0597 by Friday 8pm.
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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Castro Valley Rural Roads Ride
2021-09-19 11:00 - 15:30 | Castro Valley BART, 3301 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley, CA, 94546, United States
Sunday 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 a return-descent back to Castro Valley. We do Palomares Road up to where it gets steep then turn around and return, then do Cull Canyon up and back, then Norris Canyon to the top and back. The three climbs break down as (approx):

Palomares Road 7 miles 750 feet
Cull Canyon 3.5miles 700 feet
Norris Canyon 6 miles 700 feet

If you only do Palomares, it will be 14 miles; if also Cull then 21 miles; if all three then 33 miles.
Start and end at Castro Valley BART. Meet at 11:00 in front of the main entrance. Bring water, bars, $$ for optional coffee/food stops.
RSVP in case air, rain, etc. might cancel the ride.
RIDE LEADER: Steven Yoder (510) 394-8684 email: steve@zlcsoftware.com

21st Amendment Happy Hour
2021-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 | 21st Amendment Brewery, 2010 Williams Street, San Leandro, 94577
IT’S HUMP WEDNESDAY.
JOIN US at 21st Amendment Brewery in San Leandro.
We are sliding back to normal.
And… slowly resuming our gatherings and rotating our venues.
Meet Cherry City Cyclists, Bike Walk San Leandro and Bike East Bay.
We gathered socially once a month. Some are interested in advocacy, while others cycling, hikes and just getting to know San Leandro and others who live in the community and outside of the area.
21st Amendment serves beer, wine and food. It’s a great way to wind down, de-stress at the end of the day.
If you’re traveling on two wheels, bring a lock.
1st to arrive 6:00 at the brewery, grab a table.
Hope to see you there!

Meet & Greet Build an Appetite Ride for 21st Amendment
2021-09-15 16:30 - 18:00 | 21st Amendment Brewery, 2010 Williams Street, San Leandro, 94577
Wednesday, September 15th
flat, 10-14 mph, approx. 14 miles, elevation 186

Meet, greet and let’s roll promptly at 4:30 pm for a 90 minute ride on a fairly flat route to the Harbor Bay Ferry in Alameda. We’ll get in some cardio and a scenic bike ride on the Bay Trail or spin around at 5:15 wherever we’re at. This is a great opportunity to meet others and enjoy our local brewery after the ride.
Bring water, snack and $ for 21st Amendment.
RSVP is required by Tuesday, September 14 at 6:00 pm
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Take BART to San Francisco Ferry Bldg to Tiburon
2021-09-11 09:50 - 16:00 | SF Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, san francisco, CA, United States
Saturday, Sept 11th
Somewhat Hilly with flats ride: 2612 ft elevation, 10-15 mph, approx 46 miles
Let’s take BART and meet at 9:50 am at the back pier entrance to Slanted Door of the San Francisco Ferry Building. By arriving at 9:50 am, so we’ll have time to sign our Ride Waiver form.
Ride rolls at 10:15 am The ride is approximately 46 miles includes a climb up Conzelman Rd into the Marin Headlands. We can decide as a group to climb up Conzelman Rd or go straight down to Sausalito. Another option that would shorten the ride is to take the ferry back from Tiburon to get back to the SF ferry building. There are a couple of climbs getting to the Golden Gate Bridge and another one climbing out of Sausalito in returning to San Francisco. The route is lovely with awesome views especially at the top of Conzelman and the downhill is sweet. Regroups along the way, a perfect place to enjoy the views while logging in miles. We will be returning by riding through the presidio, to Golden Gate Park, through the Haight district to the Civic Center BART.
This is a RSVP event text me at 510-788-0597 by Friday 8pm.
Bring water, snack, money for BART and food. Rain Cancels. 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 Weather Underground . Check for the hours between 9am and 3pm.
The PurpleAir sensor for Sausalito is located at the bottom of this event.

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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Castro Valley Rural Roads Ride Cancelled due to Air Quality Issues
2021-09-05 11:00 - 15:30 | Castro Valley BART, 3301 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley, CA, 94546, United States
Ride Canceled due to Air Quality Issues
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Sunday September 5, 2021
21-33 miles; 1500 or 2100 feet climbing; average speed around 10 mph (leisurely, with frequent regroupings)
This is a route that includes three Out-And-Back scenic rides on great destination cycling rural roads, each a moderate climb and a return-descent back to Castro Valley. We do Palomares Road up to where it gets steep then turn around and return, then do Cull Canyon up and back, then Norris Canyon to the top and back. The three climbs break down as (approx):
Palomares Road 7 miles 750 feet
Cull Canyon 3.5miles 700 feet
Norris Canyon 6 miles 700 feet
If you only do Palomares, it will be 14 miles; if also Cull then 21 miles; if all three then 33 miles.
Start and end at Castro Valley BART. Meet at 11:00 in front of the main entrance. Bring water, bars, $$ for optional coffee/food stops.
RIDE LEADER: Steven Yoder (510) 394-8684 email: steve@zlcsoftware.com

China Camp
2021-08-24 09:15 | Aky’s Cafe 201 Tewksbury Ave Point Richmod, 201 Tewksbury Ave, Point Richmond, 94801, United States
low hills, rolling terrain/10-14 mph/35 miles/elevation 1,642
Join me for a ride across the San Rafael Bridge through China Camp State Park.
Cycle along grand vistas of San Pablo Bay. The park showcases the last remaining 19th century Chinese fishing village on the San Francisco Bay.
Meet 9:15 am for a 9:30 start in front of Aky’s Cafe in Point Richmond. Preferred unlimited parking are on the side streets nearby. Be sure not to park at a 2 hr zone.
This route takes us to the Marin Country Mart, through Cal Park Hill Pathway & Tunnel, Lincoln Hill Path to the Marin Civic Center and into China Camp. On the return, we’ll break at Andy’s Local Market and take another shoreline path back to the base of the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge.
If you plan to do this ride, RSVP is required by 6:00 pm Monday, August 23.
Bring water, snack and money for food.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Dim Sum Ride
2021-08-21 09:15 | San Leandro BART, 1401 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CA, 94577
Saturday August 21st
Flat/10-14 mph/30 miles/elevation 209 ft
Join me for a Meet and Greet as the club mindfully restarts our ride calendar.
If you’ve been off the saddle or just wanting a relaxed ride, this route is for you.
Meet 9:15 am for a 9:45 start at the San Leandro BART station. Allow time to sign in.
This is a counter clockwise loop with most of the route along the waters. We cycle the Martin Luther Regional Shoreline and at Harbor Bay in Alameda, continue southbound to the Bay Trail. In San Lorenzo, we exit out onto Grant Ave in San Lorenzo for Dim Sum. We’ll pick up our “To Go” order from the Dim Sum House and have our picnic lunch at Via Toledo Park 5 minutes away. After lunch, we’ll cycle 5 miles back to the start.
If you plan to do this ride, RSVP is required by 6:00 pm Friday, August 20.
Bring water, snack and money for Dim Sum.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Tour of San Francisco
2021-08-15 11:00 - 17:00 | SF Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, san francisco, CA, United States
Saturday, February 15th, L-T/2+/Approx 35 miles
(see our Ride Rating System Page in the CCC website)
Meet at 11:15 am at the SF Ferry Building, in the patio of THE SLANTED DOOR restaurant (NE corner of building). Ride rolls at 11:30 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 for Sunday.
Check Saturday 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: Steven Yoder 510-394-8684 (Leave a voicemail if you have any questions) or by email: steve@zlcsoftware.com

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Cancellation Due to Rain: San Francisco Ferry building to Tiburon Ride
2020-03-07 10:00 - 16:00 | CA
Cancellation Ride Due to Rain.
Saturday, March 7th, 3/L-T/approx 45+ miles
Meet at back end (on the Northern side) of the SF Ferry Building, near the Slanted Door Restaurant, at 10 AM and leave at 10:15 AM. There are restroom facilities inside the Ferry Building. Take BART to meet us at the Ferry Building.

Enjoy the ride across the Golden Gate Bridge (duck’n’ dodge the Blazing Saddle riders) into Sausalito, and then we hop onto a bike trail, ride a scenic road and then another bike trail into Tiburon. If you want a shorter ride you can catch the ferry back to SF from Tiburon. You will get off at the Embarcadero. The BART station will be about a block away. The rest of us will continue our ride and eventually make a loop back through Sausalito, over the Golden Gate Bridge, through the Presidio, and back to Civic Center BART. Bring water, snack, $ for BART and food.
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/san-francisco/date/2020-3-7 . Check for the hours between 9am and 3pm.
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

West Dublin BART to Livermore Ave
2020-02-29 10:15 - 14:15 | West Dublin BART, 6501 Golden Gate Dr, Dublin, CA, 94568, United States
Saturday, February 29th, L-T/2+/Approx 40 miles
(Click here to see our Ride Rating System Page in a new tab)
Meet at 10:00 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 10:15 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 to get out. Bring food and monies.
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/dublin/date/2020-2-29 . Check for the hours between 9am and 3pm.
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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Mike's Bikes to Wente Vineyard On Tesla Rd And Back
2020-02-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Mike’s Bikes Pleasanton, 6754 Bernal Ave, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
Saturday Oct. 2nd
Flat ride: elevation 829 ft., 10-15 mph, approx 34 miles
Met in front of Mike’s Bikes (this is not a Mike’s bike event) at 6754 Bernal Ave #710 Pleasanton, 94566 (925) 223-8267 at 10 AM and leave at 10:15 AM. We’ll will ride a leisurely pace at to Wente Vineyards on Tesla Rd and back. Please be sure to address your bike needs before the ride so that we can leave on time. Plenty of eateries for lunch after the ride. For java fans, Starbuck’s is in the same strip mall. Bring water, snack and money for food.
The ride will be canceled if there is a 30% or greater chance of rain for Saturday. Check Friday evening at Weather Underground . Check for the hours between 9am and 3pm.
Ride Leader: Michael Jay 510-788-0597 (Leave a voicemail if you have any questions since I have problems with Robocalls) or via email: mjaylocation+ccc@gmail.com

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Norris Canyon Loop
2020-02-15 09:15 | Castro Valley Cyclery, 20515 Stanton Ave, Castro Valley, CA, 94546
3/L-T/Approx 26 miles
Meet at Castro Valley Cyclery 9:15 a.m. We’ll roll at 9:30 a.m. Ride up and over Norris Canyon to San Ramon and back via Schaefer Ranch. We’ll separate into different levels if needed.
Bring water, snack and $$. Post ride coffee at Valley Java if interested.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com
