• Montclair-Skyline-Claremont-College

    Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café) 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 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 […]

  • Montclair-Redwood Rd-Canyon Loop

    Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café) 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 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 […]

  • Excursion via the SMART Train to Windsor

    Marin Country Mart 2233 Larkspur Landing Cir, Larkspur, CA, 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 […]

  • Southern Tour of SF Neighborhoods

    SF Ferry Building 1 Ferry Building, san francisco, CA, United States

    Saturday, March 29th, T/30 miles   2800 feet climbing (Click here to see our Ride Rating System Page in a new tab) 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, […]

  • Pleasanton Bart Mt. Diablo

    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 […]

  • Novato Loop long & short option

    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 […]

  • Shaka Shack Alameda to Pt. Richmond

    Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café) 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 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 […]

  • Kumi Benefit Ride/Hike

    Castro Valley United Methodist Church 19806 Wisteria St., Castro Valley, CA

    Join me on the Kumi Cycling Event. It’s not too late. It benefits the Youth and Child Visionary Ministries (YCVM) in Kumi, Uganda. Meet me at the United Methodist Church in Castro Valley at 8:00 am. Registration is only $10. What a bargain!! 2 cycling routes: 20 miles, elevation 1,182. This route features Cull Canyon […]

  • Redwood Road Pinehurst Skyline Loop

    Castro Valley BART 3301 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley, CA, United States

    Saturday May 3, 2025 35 miles;  3200 feet climbing;  average speed around 10 mph (leisurely, with frequent regroupings) This is a ride up the newly reopened Redwood Road, then up Pinehurst to Skyline and South on Skyline all the way.  We can go through the golf course and down a dirt road (1/4 mile) to […]

  • Shaka Shack to Above UC Berkeley to Alameda Naval Base

    Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café) 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, United States

      Saturday, May 10th Steep Hills in some areas: 849 ft elevation, 10-12 mph, approx. 32.38 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, 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda at 9:50 AM and ride at 10:00 […]