Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette Loop
2025-01-25 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
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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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Yountville to Calistoga and Greystone
2024-09-27 09:15 | Restoration Hardware Restaurant, 6725 Washington St, Yountville, CA, 94599, United States
flats and rollers /10-12 mph/39 miles/elevation 1,020 ft
Join me in Yountville in front of the Restoration Hardware Restaurant for a Napa County wine country ride. Meet 9:15 for a 9:30 start. No big hills. We’ll take the Silverado Trail into Calistoga, then to the Bakery Cafe at the Greystone Culinary School in St Helena at about 30 miles. Lots of wineries and interesting sites along the way that may tempt us to explore.
Bring water and snacks for short stops along the way. After lunch, we have approx 10 miles left back to the start.
This ride requires a RSVP by Thursday, Sept 26 at 6 pm.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Tour of Lamorinda
2024-09-21 10:30 - 15:30 | Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Saturday, September 21st
Start in Orinda and ride some great cycling roads of the area.
2800 ft, approx 37 miles.
Meet at 10:15 am at the Orinda Library (cafe) 2 blocks north of Orinda BART. Best to arrive early, so we’ll have time to sign our Ride Waiver form. Ride rolls at 10:30 am from Orinda. We start with a fairly easy route to Lafayette, and then do a more challenging route CCW around Briones reservoir — via Happy Valley and baby bears. We start with an easy climb over to Moraga, then mostly downhill to Lafayette, then up and over Happy Valley and 3-Bears CCW (so just the baby bears back to Orinda). Those who wish to can ride up Wildcat (closed to cars) to Inspiration Point and back down. Mostly very scenic country roads and trails.
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/orinda. Check for the hours between 11am and 3pm. Bring water, food and money.
Ride Leader: Steven Yoder 510-394-8684 or by email: steve@zlcsoftware.com

West Dublin BART to Patterson Pass
2024-09-14 10:00 - 15:30 | West Dublin BART, 6501 Golden Gate Dr, Dublin, CA, 94568, United States
Saturday, September 14th
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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Windsor Chili Cook Off Ride
2024-09-07 07:30 | Shigoto-Ya, 137 Tewksbury, Richmond, CA, 94801
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 Country Mart, perhaps grab a doughnut, coffee, then catch the 9:30 SMART train from Larkspur to Sonoma County Airport. If you’re 65+ the train ride will be free BUT you MUST bring your Clipper Card. Or… go https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/schedules-fares for ticket info. Once in Windsor, we’ll cycle 13 miles thru the wine country before arriving at the Windsor Town Center for the Chili Cook Off Festival. The cost is $35 https://www.windsorchamber.com/chili-cook-off/. Read the details to see if there is day of tickets available. The hours are from 12-4:00 pm. We will leave in time to catch the 4:22 train back to Larkspur, then ride back over the bridge to the start.
Bring a lock for your bike!
Option: If prefer a later start and do not want to ride across the bridge, you can drive over to the Larkspur SMART Train parking lot and meet at the train’s platform at 9:15 a.m.
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, 6 pm Sept 6 if you’re participating
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Pleasanton-Sunol-Ohlone Park
2024-08-31 11:00 - 15:30 | Mike’s Bikes Pleasanton, 6754 Bernal Ave, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, 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 eat it at the Ohlone Park, 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

17 Mile Drive, Carmel, Pt. Lobos
2024-08-24 10:15 | Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel, 1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA, 93940, 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 around us.
Meet 10:15 a.m. at the front entrance of the Hyatt Regency Monterey for a 10:30 start.
For a shorter 37 mile route meet 11:30 in front of Borg’s Ocean Front Motel 635 Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove. Parking lot and street parking nearby. Elevation approximately 2,300.
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, August 23
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Cull Canyon. Are you faster the 2nd time?
2024-08-17 08:30 | Cull Canyon Regional Park Parking Lot, 18825 cull canyon rd, Castro Valley, 94552
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 few cars, pass cows, horses and a winery back to the staging area. A perfect place to set your own goals and pace or ride with the group. Only 12 miles if you do the loop once.
Meet 10:45 a.m. if you want a later start for 1 loop. The 2nd loop begins at 11:00 or as soon as you’re done with the 1st loop and want to do it twice.
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 and food.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Little House Cafe Former location - Oakland Airport - Naval Base flat ride
2024-08-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Shaka Shack (formerly Little House Café), 2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501, United States
Saturday, Aug. 10th
Flat ride: 354 ft elevation, 10-15 mph, 26.24 miles
This is a RSVP event text me at 510-788-0597 by Friday 8pm.
This is a perfect ride for Newbies or cyclists that have not been riding much over the summer. Met in front of the Former Little House Cafe location (address and map at the bottom of the page). Street parking is available. Here is the Rider Waiver link to fill out. We are going to ride a flat route to Oakland Airport area and continue back to our start point (for those that need a shorter ride), then thorough Alameda to the naval base to the USS Hornet and have lunch on the naval base. Elevation Gain of 354 ft so it is definitely a flat ride. Make sure to bring a helmet, carry a nutritional bar, bring a bottle of water and money for lunch.
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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Just fun. Hybrid/mt bike ride
2024-08-04 12:00 | Via Toledo Park, 18651 Via Toledo, San Lorenzo, CA, 94580, 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 and over 92 to continue on the Bay Trail. We’ll exit the Bay Trail at Grant Ave and return to the start via Bockman Rd. The gravel path is doable on a road bike but it is bumpy and dusty. If interested in a post social, join me in San Ramon at Central Park 4/4:30 (parking is limited) for music with Pride & Joy. Bring your own food, chair., blankets ….for more info https://www.sanramon.ca.gov/our_city/departments_and_divisions/parks_community_services/events/summer_concerts
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. Waiver is just for the bike ride.
Bring water, snack and money for food.
RSVP by Saturday, Aug 3 if you plan to ride or join me for music or both so I can look for you.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Carquinez Scenic Drive
2024-07-27 10:30 - 16:00 | Pleasant Hill BART, 1365 Treat Blvd., Pleasant Hill, CA, 94597, 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 ride West over Pig Farm Hill to Pinole, then along the Bay Trail to Crockett – where there are Artisan Sandwiches – then return along the Carquinez Scenic Drive (no cars allowed), and South from Martinez back to Pleasant Hill BART. This is a scenic, bicycle-friendly route with mostly gentle
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.

Starbucks Embarcadero Cove to Solano Ave to Alameda Naval base and back
2024-07-20 10:00 - 15:30 | Starbucks Embarcadero Oakland, 1211 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA, 94606, 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 Hill, then Solano Ave in Albany through Oakland to the top of Solano Ave and proceed down to flat lands of Berkeley, Emeryville and Oakland. We’ll be passing by the start point to heading to Alameda, in case some riders are interested in a shorter version of the ride. 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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Ride around SF
2024-07-06 10:30 - 15:30 | SF Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, san francisco, CA, United States
Saturday July 6, 2024
Approx 30 miles; 2700 feet climbing; average speed around 10 mph (leisurely)
This is a route that goes around SF counterclockwise, through lots of new and historic neighborhoods and exceptional views. We will go through Embarcadero, North Beach, Marina, by the GGBridge, Seacliff, Land’s End, Great Highway, the Zoo, Lake Merced, then a food stop at the West Portal neighborhood. Then up to the great views of Twin Peaks, and back down East through the Mission to 3rd St/Mission Bay, and back to Embarcadero/Ferry Building. Mostly bike friendly roads and only moderate climbs (except for Twin Peaks?); 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

Brunch in Palo Alto
2024-06-29 10:00 - 15:30 | Via Toledo Park, 18651 Via Toledo, San Lorenzo, CA, 94580, United States
Saturday, June 29th
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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Lavender Ride
2024-06-22 09:00 | Johnny Doughnuts, 2257 Larkspur Landing Cir Bldg 3, Larkspur, CA, 94939, United States
flats to a moderate climb /10-12 mph/40 miles/elevation 1,300 ft
Join me on a trip to Sebastopol and Mantanzas Creek Winery in Santa Rosa.
If you’re on a time schedule and in a hurry to get back, this is not the ride for you as we are dedicated by a train schedule.
Meet 9:00 am in front of Johnny’s Doughnuts at the Marin Country Mart. Arrive earlier if you want to get pastries from “Rustic” or a doughnut at “Johnny’s for the train ride.
You may bring food on board.
At 9:15 after greetings, we’ll ride over together to the platform and catch the 9:30 SMART train to Rohnert Park. Have your Clipper Card ready. Go to https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/about-smart if you need ticket information.
From the Rohnert Park Station, we’ll make our way to Joe Rodota. This is a dedicated Bike Trail that will take us to The Barlow hub in Sebastopol for a coffee/food stop.
After the break, we hop onto another dedicated bike path. The Santa Rosa Creek Trail will take us pass downtown Santa Rosa and out onto Bennett Valley Rd to the winery. The lavender garden should be in bloom. We’ll have a short break to visit the property with enough time to climb Sonoma Mountain Rd., enjoying the swooping downhill, ending at the Cotati Station. We are on board at 4:30. The train will be back at Larkspur at 5:41 pm.
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 required by Friday, June 21.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 mobile/text or creativesource@outlook.com

Castro Valley to Niles Loop
2024-06-15 11:00 - 15:30 | Castro Valley BART, 3301 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley, CA, 94546, United States
Saturday June 15, 2024
35 miles; 2300 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 has no significant hills. 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
