• Castro Valley Rural Roads Ride

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

    Saturday May 7, 2022 21-40 miles;  1500 or 2100 feet climbing;  average speed around 10 mph (leisurely, with frequent regroupings) This is a route that includes three Out-And-Back scenic rides on great destination cycling rural roads, each a moderate climb and a return-descent back to Castro Valley.  We do Palomares Road up to where it […]

  • 5 Canyons starting from Bayfair BART

    Bayfair BART 15242 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, United States

    Saturday, July 2nd Somewhat hilly ride: 1400 ft elevation, 5-10 mph, approx 20 miles  This is a RSVP event text at 510-788-0597 by Friday 8pm. 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. Meet at […]

  • Castro Valley Rural Roads Ride

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

    Saturday April 1, 2023 21-40 miles;  1500 or 2100 feet climbing;  average speed around 10 mph (leisurely, with frequent regroupings) This is a route that includes three Out-And-Back scenic rides on great destination cycling rural roads, each a moderate climb and a return-descent back to Castro Valley.  We do Palomares Road up to where it […]

  • Slow Paced Ride from Castro Valley to Dublin and Livermore

    Start Point in Castro Valley 3879 Modesto St, Castro Valley, CA, United States

    Moderate terrain with hills/10 mph/53 miles/elevation 2,192 ft Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46309028?privacy_code=dpBqxYmDv1FUbiqVcneAYLlt8nvgP2yn Ride Leaders: Ben Wong and Rebecca WongDeparture: Sunday April 28th, 8am SHARPThis is a slow-paced ride (10 mph wall-clock time), with stops at Patisserie by Simone in Livermore (malasadas!) and eateries in the Dublin area. Bailouts on BART if necessary!Make sure to bring a helmet, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Castro Valley Rural Roads Ride

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

    Saturday July 26, 2025 15-30 miles;  800 or 1500 feet climbing;  average speed around 10 mph (leisurely, with frequent regroupings) This is a route that includes two Out-And-Back scenic rides on great destination cycling rural roads, each a moderate climb and a return-descent back to Castro Valley. This means you can turn around any time […]