Cheese Factory Loop

Bear Valley Visitor Center 1 Bear Valley Visitor Center Access Road,, Point Reyes Station, United States

hilly /10-12 mph/40 miles/elevation 2,793 ft Meet 9:30 a.m. at the Bear Valley Visitor Center for one of my favorite rides. Beautiful backroads to Marshall Wall, oyster farms, scenic water views along Tomales Bay and Bovine Bakery at Pt Reyes Station. You may sign the waiver ahead of time on cherrycitycyclists.com. From the menu under […]

Starbucks Embarcadero Cove to Solano Ave to Alameda Naval base and back

Starbucks Embarcadero Oakland 1211 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA, 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 […]

Carquinez Scenic Drive

Pleasant Hill BART 1365 Treat Blvd., Pleasant Hill, CA, 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 […]

Novato Loop: 31 or 46 miles

Marin Country Mart 2233 Larkspur Landing Cir, Larkspur, CA, United States

hills /10-12 mph/31 or 46 miles/elevation 2,100 ft Meet 9:00 a.m. at the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur. Park across from Johnny's Doughnut in the back of the parking lot. Arrive earlier if you are tempted to get a doughnut(s). Both loops travel together on 2 multi-use paths out to the Black Point Boat Launch […]

Just fun. Hybrid/mt bike ride

Via Toledo Park 18651 Via Toledo, San Lorenzo, CA, 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 […]

Cull Canyon. Are you faster the 2nd time?

Cull Canyon Regional Park Parking Lot 18825 cull canyon rd, Castro Valley

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 […]

17 Mile Drive, Carmel, Pt. Lobos

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel 1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA, 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 […]

Pleasanton-Sunol-Ohlone Park

Mike's Bikes Pleasanton 6754 Bernal Ave, Pleasanton, CA, 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 […]

Windsor Chili Cook Off Ride

Shigoto-Ya 137 Tewksbury, Richmond, CA

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 […]