Shaka Shack Alameda to Pt. Richmond
2025-04-26 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501, United States
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Flat ride: 528 ft elevation, 10-15 mph, approx. 39 miles
This is a RSVP event text me at 510-788-0597 by Friday 8pm.
Make sure to fill out the Ride Waiver form.
Meet in front of Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda at 9:50 AM and ride at 10:00 AM. Parking is available on Blanding and Clement Ave. We are going be riding through Oakland to Richmond and have lunch at Masa, located at 199 Park Place, Richmond. In returning we’ll use the Water Shuttle on the Oakland side (located in Jack London Square to get back to Alameda. Elevation Gain of 528 ft so it is definitely a flat ride. We’ll be riding by the West Oakland BART at if you interested in riding but not as far. If so contact me so we can make arrangements to meet you. Make sure to bring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and $ for food.
The ride will be canceled if the chance of rain is 30% or more.
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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Novato Loop long & short option
2025-04-19 09:00 | Marin Country Mart, 2233 Larkspur Landing Cir, Larkspur, CA, 94939, 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 below the Sears Point Bridge with views of the wetlands along the Petaluma River.
The 31 mile route with approx 1,392 of elevation catches the SMART Train from Novato back to the car.
This option requires a Clipper Card or purchasing a ticket https://sonomamarintrain.org/buy-tickets
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, April 18
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Pleasanton Bart Mt. Diablo
2025-04-13 10:00 - 15:30 | Pleasanton BART, 5801 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA, United States
Sunday April 13, 2025
Elevation 5000 ft climbing; average speed around 10 mph, approx: 48 miles
Meet at 10:00 am. Start and end at Pleasanton BART (Southwest parking lot). We will climb gently up to Mt. Diablo, then do the more difficult climb up the mountain to the summit. Or, optionally you can choose to wait at the Junction station or turn around at Juniper overlook then wait at the Junction. We will return by the same roads back to Pleasanton BART, with a stop at Blackhawk shopping center to eat.
The ride will be canceled if the chance of rain is 30% or more.
Ride Leader: Steven Yoder 510-394-8684 or by email: steve@zlcsoftware.comBring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, two bottles of water and $ for food.

Southern Tour of SF Neighborhoods
2025-03-29 10:00 - 16:00 | SF Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, san francisco, CA, United States
Saturday, March 29th, T/30 miles 2800 feet climbing
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Tour Of SF Neighborhoods
Meet at 9:45 behind the Ferry Building at Northeast restaurant patio; start at 10:00. A fairly easy ride through some of SF’s famous or interesting neighborhoods in the Southern half, including GG Park, Great Highway, Zoo, Lake Merced, SFSU campus, Stonestown Galleria (food stop), West Portal, Twin Peaks, Dogpatch, Mission Bay and Chase Center. This is a meandering, sightseeing ride; and while we will encounter urban traffic in some spots, it is mostly cycling-friendly. Start and end at the Ferry Building (Embarcadero BART). Bring mobile phone, nutrition bars, water, and money for a food stop – and be prepared for some possibly windy and foggy segments.
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/37.77,-122.48/date/2020-2-8. Check for the hours between 9am and 5pm.
Ride Leader: Steven Yoder (510) 394-8684 steve@zlcsoftware.com

Excursion via the SMART Train to Windsor
2025-03-23 09:00 | Marin Country Mart, 2233 Larkspur Landing Cir, Larkspur, CA, 94939, United States
moderate terrain/8-12 mph/approx 42 miles/elevation 1,518 ft
We’ll be boarding the SMART and taking it to the end of line in Windsor near the Sonoma Airport. From there, we will ride through parts of the Alexander Valley wine country into Healdsburg for coffee & pastries at the Quail and Condor. The route will continue through the backroads of the wine country as we make our way to The Barlow in Sebastopol. After a food stop, the journey takes us onto the Santa Rosa Creek trail to Railroad Square in Santa Rosa where we’ll board the train back to the start.
This is an ALL DAY excursion with a late return and not for everyone. We are catching the 6:21 pm on the return from Santa Rosa. The previous train at 4:11 is doubtful.
Meet 9:00 a.m. at the Larkspur SMART Train platform. Please be there on time, the train leaves at 9:30 and waits for no one. If you’re 65+ the ride is FREE but you’ll need your Clipper Card to board. If you’re under 65 go to https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/fares for info.
Parking options:
Park at the Marin Country Mart. Arrive early to give yourself time to get to the platform especially if you’re tempted to get a Johnny’s donut for the train ride.
The SMART Train also has it’s own parking lot. However, the directional sign is very small.
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 by Saturday, March 22 if you’re doing this ride.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Montclair-Redwood Rd-Canyon Loop
2025-09-13 11:00 | Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501, United States
Saturday September 13, 2025
Elevation 2500 ft climbing; average speed around 10 mph, approx 26 miles.
Meet at 11:00 am. Start and end at Alameda Shaka Shack (close to Fruitvale BART). We will climb gently up to Montclair, then do the more difficult but nice climb up to Skyline via the Burdeck/Butters route. Then we will go down Redwood Road, over Pinehurst through the redwoods of Canyon and the climb back up to Skyline, then all downhill via Shepard Canyon, Park Blvd and 16th back to Alameda. All scenic back roads worth all of the climbing.
The ride will be canceled if the chance of rain is 30% or more.
Ride Leader: Steven Yoder 510-394-8684 or by email: steve@zlcsoftware.comBring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, two bottles of water and $ for food.

Montclair-Skyline-Claremont-College
2025-03-22 10:00 - 15:30 | Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501, United States
Saturday March 22, 2025
Elevation 2000 ft climbing; average speed around 10 mph, approx: 26 miles.
Meet at 10:00 am. Start and end at Alameda Shaka Shack (close to Fruitvale BART). We will climb gently up to Montclair, then do the more difficult climb up to Skyline via the Burdeck/Butters route. Then north along Skyline and Grizzly Peak Blvd with lots of great panoramic views of the SF Bay Area. Then down Claremont to College and eat at Rockridge Marketplace.
The ride will be canceled if the chance of rain is 30% or more.
Ride Leader: Steven Yoder 510-394-8684 or by email: steve@zlcsoftware.comBring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, two bottles of water and $ for food.

Las Trampas Loop
2025-03-16 10:00 | Lucky’s Califoria, 6155 W Las Positas, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
moderate terrain/10-14 mph/approx 32 miles/elevation 978 ft
If you’re looking for a nice relaxed no stress social or recovery ride, meet 10:00 a.m. at Lucky’s California in Pleasanton. The route starts out flat on the Iron Horse Trail and returns on flats along Alcosta Blvd. A gradual pastoral grade into the Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Park is in the middle of the route.
Taking BART?
Get off at the end of the Pleasanton Dublin Bart line. Exit on the Pleasanton side, go down on Willow Rd approx. 1 mile. Right turn on W. Las Positas. Lucky’s is at the Hopyard intersection.
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.
This ride will be cancelled if there’s more than 30% rain or wet roads.
Bring water, snack and money for food. Post gathering at Lucky’s California if interested.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Brunch in Palo Alto
2025-03-15 10:00 - 15:30 | Via Toledo Park, 18651 Via Toledo, San Lorenzo, CA, 94580, United States
Saturday, Mar 15th
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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1 Oz Coffee in Santa Clara
2025-03-09 09:30 | Don Edwards Parking Lot, 2 Marshlands Rd, Fremont, CA, 94555, United States
flat terrain/10-14 mph/approx 37 miles/elevation 154 ft
I am a coffee nut and I’m always in search for a great Cortado with the coldest vibe. Join me for a casual flat Sunday ride to a hidden gem in the middle of a corporate park in Santa Clara near the Levi Stadium. Meet 9:30 am at the Don Edwards parking lot off to the right by the park office.
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.
This ride will be cancelled if there’s more than 30% rain or wet roads.
Bring water, snack and money for food.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

3 Fingers with short option
2025-03-08 09:30 | Shannon Park Dublin, 11600 Shannon Ave, Dublin, CA, 94568, United States
moderate terrain/8-12 mph/approx 54 miles/elevation 2,491 ft
Meet 9:30 a.m. at Shannon Park. We’ll cycle to the end of 3 roads in the Tri-Valley area: Finley, Green Valley and Las Trampas.
For a shorter 42 mile option, do Finley and Green Valley. Skip Las Trampas and head back to the start. Split from the group at Deerwood. It’s an easy direct route back to the car with 1731 ft of elevation.
We’ll break at about 19 miles at the Blackhawk Plaza and mile 33 at Maison Benoit in Danville. If Maison Benoit is busy we’ll cross the street to Peet’s/Noah’s Bagels.
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.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Pleasanton Bart Collier Canyon Ride
2025-03-01 10:00 - 15:30 | Pleasanton BART, 5801 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA, United States
Saturday March 1, 2025
Elevation 1000 ft climbing; average speed around 10 mph (leisurely, with frequent regroupings), approx: 36 miles
Meet at 10:00 am. Start and end at Pleasanton BART (Southwest parking lot). This is a route that has very moderate climbing, from Pleasanton-BART to Blackhawk then Tassajara and Highland and down Collier Canyon, then flat over to the Livermore Library for a food/rest stop, then return via Concannon and Vineyard.
Ride Leader: Steven Yoder 510-394-8684 or by email: steve@zlcsoftware.comBring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and $ for food.

A Wine Country Loop: Alexander Valley
2025-02-22 10:00 | Worldmark Windsor, 1251 Shiloh Road, Windsor, 95492
moderate terrain/8-12 mph/approx. 47 miles/elevation 1,850 ft
Meet 10:00 am at the front entrance of Worldmark Windsor for a counterclockwise loop around the Alexander Valley wine region.
We ride through part of Healdsburg town with an option to stop for a small bite & coffee at either “Quail and Condor” or “Plank”. From there, we’ll continue on the route to Geyserville, featuring Francis Coppola Winery, then up Canyon Rd to the Dry Creek General Store. Our ride then crosses Lambert Bridge Rd to West Dry Creek returning on the backroads of the wine country. As we pass many vineyards along the way, we might want to stop at Hop Kiln Vineyard for a look before crossing Wholer Bridge back to the start. Barley & Bine or the Russian River Brewery can be choices for a post ride social if interested.
RSVP by Friday, February 21
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.
This ride will be cancelled if there’s more than 30% rain or wet roads.
Bring water, snack and $$ for food.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Moderately Steep Hills: Shaka Shack Cafe Alameda to Above UC Berkeley to Alameda Naval Base
2025-02-15 10:30 - 15:30 | Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501, United States
Saturday, February 15th
Moderately Steep Hills in some areas: 1,391 ft elevation, 8-15 mph, approx. 39 miles
This is a RSVP event text me at 510-788-0597 by Friday 8pm.
Meet in front of Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda at 10:20 AM and ride at 10:30 AM. Parking is available on Blanding and Clement Ave. We are going be riding through Oakland to Solano Ave to UC Berkeley to Kensington and back to Oakland. We’ll have lunch at the Naval base. In returning we’ll use the Water Shuttle on the Oakland side (located in Jack London Square to get back to Alameda. Elevation Gain of 1,391ft so it is not a flat ride. We’ll be riding by the West Oakland BART at if you interested in riding but not as far. If so contact me so we can make arrangements to meet you. Make sure to bring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and $ for food.
The ride will be canceled if the chance of rain is 30% or more.
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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Ride Around Oakland
2025-02-08 10:30 - 15:30 | Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501, United States
Saturday, February 8th
Moderate hills in the ride: 950/1850 ft elevation, 10-15 mph, approx. 25/35 miles
Meet in front of Shaka Shack (formerly 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 for food, then return via the Port of Oakland, Jack London Square, and Embarcadero back to Alameda. There may be an option for a group to climb up Butters to Skyline/Sibley/Tunnel Road then meet up again at Peets on Domingo to complete the ride together.
Make sure to bring a helmet, bottle of water and $ for food.
The ride will be canceled if the chance of rain is 30% or more.
Ride Leader: Steven Yoder 510 394-8684 — email: steve@zlcsoftware.comBring a helmet, bottle of water and $ for food.
Links to maps (RIDE-WITH-GPS):
Ride Around Oakland
Ride Around Oakland – with Skyline
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Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette Loop
2025-01-25 09:30 | Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
moderate terrain/10-14 mph/approx 34 miles/elevation 1,800 ft
Meet 9:30 a.m. in front of the Orinda Library at Teatro Cafe. The start is a half mile from the Orinda Bart Station if you’re taking public transportation. We’ll start off on Moraga Way to St Mary’s Rd into Lafayette. From Tice Valley and Crest we arrive and break at Lever Coffee in Alamo at mile 17. The route continues onto Stone Valley, Roundhill Drive, Rudgear Rd returning on San Miguel, Mt Diablo Blvd, Hidden Valley and Orindawoods back to the start. There will be regroups along the route. Join us if you can. Membership is not required.
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.
This ride will be cancelled if there’s more than 30% rain or wet roads.
Bring water, snack and money for food. Post gathering at Cafe Teatro if interested.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Tour Of SF Neighborhoods
2025-01-18 10:00 - 16:00 | CA
Saturday, January 18th, T/3-3+/30 miles 1800 feet climbing
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Tour Of SF Neighborhoods
Meet at 9:45 behind the Ferry Building at THE SLANTED DOOR restaurant patio; start at 10:00. A fairly easy ride through most of SF’s famous or interesting neighborhoods, with only moderate hills. A stop at Craftsman & Wolves (patisserie) and possible stop to eat in Marina/Cow Hollow. This is a meandering, sightseeing ride; and while we will encounter urban traffic in a few spots, it is mostly cycling-friendly. Start and end at the Ferry Building (Embarcadero BART). Bring mobile phone, nutrition bars, water, and money – and be prepared for some windy and foggy segments.
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/37.77,-122.48/date/2020-2-8. Check for the hours between 9am and 5pm.
Ride Leader: Steven Yoder (510) 394-8684 steve@zlcsoftware.com

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Shaka Shack Alameda to Pt. Richmond flat ride
2025-01-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501, United States
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Moderately Steep ride: 1,391 ft ft elevation, 10-15 mph, approx. 34.88 miles
This is a RSVP event text me at 510-788-0597 by Friday 8pm.
Meet in front of Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda at 9:50 AM and ride at 10:00 AM. Parking is available on Blanding and Clement Ave. We are going be riding through Oakland to Richmond and have lunch at Little Louie’s Café, located at 49 Washington Ave, Richmond. In returning we’ll use the Water Shuttle on the Oakland side (located in Jack London Square to get back to Alameda. Elevation Gain of 497ft so it is definitely a flat ride. We’ll be riding by the West Oakland BART at if you interested in riding but not as far. If so contact me so we can make arrangements to meet you. Make sure to bring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and $ for food.
The ride will be canceled if the chance of rain is 30% or more.
Ride Leader: Steven Yoder, (510) 394-8684, steve@zlcsoftware.comBring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and $ for food.

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Three Bears
2025-01-01 11:00 | Orinda BART, 11 Camino Pablo, Orinda, 94563
3 climbs/10-14 mph/approx 23 miles/elevation 1,800 ft
Happy New Year! Let’s ride.
Meet in front of the Orinda Bart Station 11:00 a.m. This is a counter clockwise loop around San Pablo Dam on a route cyclists call “The 3 Bears”. Not a whole lot of miles but a good workout for the cardio.
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.
This ride will be cancelled if there’s more than 30% rain or wet roads.
Bring water, snack and money for food. Post gathering at Cafe Teatro if interested and are open.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Calaveras Road
2024-12-28 11:00 | Mike’s Bikes Pleasanton, 6754 Bernal Ave, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
Saturday December 28, 2024
Approx. 43 miles; 2750 feet climbing; average speed around 10 mph (leisurely, with frequent regroupings)
The upper part of Calaveras Road is one of the best cycling roads in the bay area. We go south from Pleasanton to Sunol, then down Calaveras, first to the false summit, then through all of the ins-and-outs to the top of the “Wall”, then return back on the same roads. We can buy food in Sunol if needed, then eat it at the Wall turnaround, 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
Link to Route-Map (Ride With GPS): Calaveras To Wall

Castro Valley to Niles
2024-12-21 11:00 - 15:30 | Castro Valley BART, 3301 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley, CA, 94546, United States
Saturday December 21, 2024
40 miles; 4600 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 is the opposite: steep at first then more moderate for most of the climb. 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

Tuscany Out & Back Sunday
2024-12-15 09:30 | Lucky’s Califoria, 6155 W Las Positas, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
moderate terrain /10-12 mph/30 miles/elevation 1,000 ft
Meet 9:30 a.m. in front of Lucky’s California in Pleasanton.
Let’s make our way to Starbuck’s at Vineyard & Isabel for a pitstop if needed before cycling into a quiet scenic area with views of the Livermore Valley. Once on Wetmore, we bike towards Wente Vineyard and through Holdener Park exiting onto Marina and Tesla Rd. At Mines Rd. we spin around and return on most of the same roads back to the start.
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.
This ride will be cancelled if there’s more than 30% rain or wet roads.
Bring water, snack and money for food. Post gathering at Lucky’s patio if interested.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Ride Around Oakland
2024-12-07 10:30 - 15:30 | Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501, United States
Saturday, December 7th
Moderate hills in the ride: 950/1850 ft elevation, 10-15 mph, approx. 25/35 miles
Meet in front of Shaka Shack (formerly 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 for food, then return via the Port of Oakland, Jack London Square, and Embarcadero back to Alameda. There may be an option for a group to climb up Butters to Skyline/Sibley/Tunnel Road then meet up again at Peets on Domingo to complete the ride together.
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.
Links to maps (RIDE-WITH-GPS):
Ride Around Oakland
Ride Around Oakland – with Skyline
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Fieldwork - San Mateo
2024-12-01 09:30 | Fieldwork Brewing Company San Mateo, 3030 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA, 94403, United States
Couple of climbs & rollers/10-12 mph/37 miles/elevation 1,677 ft
Meet 9:30 a.m. at Fieldwork Brewing Company in San Mateo. We’ll make our way over to Crystal Spring, Canada Rd, ride along Crystal Springs Reservior then break at Robert’s Market. The route continues through Mt Home Rd, Portola Valley returning via Alpine with rollers on Alameda De Las Pulgas. We are on flats at the start and end of the ride with options to shorten the route by 10 miles for less hills depending on the group.
Post social & meal if interested.
RSVP by Saturday, November 30 @ 9:00 pm
Bring water, snack and $$ for food.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Shaka Shack Alameda to Pt. Richmond flat ride
2024-11-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501, United States
Saturday, November 30th
Flat ride: 497 ft elevation, 10-15 mph, approx. 38 miles
This is a RSVP event text me at 510-788-0597 by Friday 8pm.
Meet in front of Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda at 9:50 AM and ride at 10:00 AM. Parking is available on Blanding and Clement Ave. We are going to ride through Alameda and use the Water Shuttle to get to Jack London Square to continue our ride to Point Richmond and have lunch at Little Louie’s Café, located at 49 Washington Ave, Richmond. Elevation Gain of 497ft so it is definitely a flat ride. We’ll be riding near BART at West Oakland if you interested in riding but not as far. If so contact me so we can make arrangements to meet you. Make sure to bring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and $ for food.
Ride Leader: Michael Jay 510-788-0597 (Text or 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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Post Thanksgiving Ride
2024-11-29 09:00 | Lucky’s Califoria, 6155 W Las Positas, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
moderate terrain /10-12 mph/30-35 miles/approx. elevation 1,100 ft
If you’re looking for a post Thanksgiving Ride…. this is for you. Meet & Greet 9:00 a.m. in front of Lucky’s California in Pleasanton.
There are many route options in the Pleasanton, Livermore, San Ramon area such as Calaveras, Sunol and Las Trampas to name a few. The group will determine location and route.
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.
RSVP by Friday 11/28 9:00 p.m. This way we will know to look for you.
Bring water, snack and money for food.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Ride around SF
2024-11-16 10:30 - 15:30 | SF Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, san francisco, CA, United States
Saturday November 16, 2024
Approx 26 miles; 1150 feet climbing; average speed around 10 mph (leisurely)
This is a route that goes around SF counterclockwise, through lots of interesting neighborhoods and areas. We do not do any big climbs, except an option to go up Twin Peaks. We will go up Market Street and the wiggle, then descend through Golden Gate Park, then down the Great Highway (no cars), around Lake Merced, through the SFSU campus to Stonetown, where there are many eateries. Then up to West Portal, and up past Laguna Honda to the Twin Peaks (optional), then Noe Valley and 24th Street, down to the Bay Trail back to the Ferry Building; 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

West Dublin BART to Patterson Pass
2024-11-09 10:00 - 15:30 | West Dublin BART, 6501 Golden Gate Dr, Dublin, CA, 94568, United States
Saturday, November 9th
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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Castro Valley to Danville Loop
2024-11-02 10:30 - 15:30 | Castro Valley BART, 3301 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley, CA, 94546, United States
Saturday November 2, 2024
36 miles; 2300 feet climbing; average speed around 10 mph (leisurely, with frequent regroupings)
This is a ride up Crow Canyon (new pavement with room for bikes where there used to be none), then up to Danville via Blackhawk Road. Stop for lunch or else Peets Coffee, then return via San Ramon Valley Blvd and Crow Canyon. No steep climbs, but lots of gentler climbing and descents.
Start and end at Castro Valley BART. Meet at 10:30 in front of the main entrance. Bring water, bars, $$ for coffee/food stops.
RIDE LEADER: Steven Yoder (510) 394-8684 email: steve@zlcsoftware.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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