Ride around SF

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

Saturday June 10, 2023 Approx 30 miles;  1300 feet climbing;  average speed around 10 mph (leisurely) This is a route that goes around the edge of SF counterclockwise: through Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf, Marina, by the GGB, Seacliff, Land's End, Great Highway, the Zoo, Ocean Ave, Monterey, Mission Bay, and back to Embarcadero/Ferry Building.  Mostly bike […]

Canceled Pleasanton Bart Collier Canyon Ride

Pleasanton BART 5801 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA, United States

  Saturday November 18th, 2023 Elevation 989 ft climbing;  average speed around 10 mph (leisurely, with frequent regroupings), approx: 30 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, […]

Marin Headlands and Sausalito

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

  Saturday, April 20th Marin Headlands and Sausalito. Approx 30 miles; 3400 feet climbing. Meet at 10:15 am at San Francisco Ferry Building in the back by the closed Slanted Door.  Best to arrive early, so we'll have time to sign our Ride Waiver form. Ride rolls at 11:00 am.  Starting from the Ferry Building, we […]

Collier Canyon Ride

Pleasanton BART 5801 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA, United States

Saturday May 25, 2024 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, through Livermore to Library, then return via Vineyard. Start and end at Pleasanton BART […]

Castro Valley to Niles Loop

Castro Valley BART 3301 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley, CA, 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 […]

Ride around SF

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Castro Valley to Danville Loop

Castro Valley BART 3301 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley, CA, 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 […]

Ride around SF

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 […]