• 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 […]

  • Castro Valley to Niles

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

  • Calaveras Road

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

  • Pleasanton Bart Collier Canyon Ride

    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, […]

  • 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 […]