Castro Valley
Castro Valley Rural Roads Ride
Castro Valley BART 3301 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley, CA, United StatesSunday September 19, 2021 21-33 miles; 1500 or 2100 feet climbing; average speed around 10 mph (leisurely, with frequent regroupings) This ride was cancelled previously - so we will try it again this weekend. This is a route that includes three Out-And-Back scenic rides on great destination cycling rural roads, each a moderate climb and […]
5 Canyons starting from the Bayfair BART
Bayfair BART 15242 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, United StatesSaturday, September 25th Somewhat hilly ride: 1400 ft elevation, 5-10 mph, approx 20 miles Meet at 9:50 am in the front of the Bayfair BART entrance, just off Hesperian Blvd. at and we'll ride at 10:15 am. Short, some good climbing and a great work out. No coffee stops on this ride. Regroups yes and […]
Collier Canyon Ride
Pleasanton BART 5801 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA, United StatesSunday October 10, 2021 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. Start and end at Pleasanton BART (Southwest parking lot). Meet at 11:00; bring $$ […]
Getting Around San Leandro – Castro Valley
San Leandro BART 1401 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CAflat/8-12 mph/ 15.4 miles/elevation 306 ft If you ever wondered which streets to use when cycling through San Leandro to Castro Valley, this route is designed for you. Let me show you some quieter roads and designated bike lanes on a relaxed paced ride. We'll travel south on Alvarado St, through the neighborhoods, past […]
Castro Valley Rural Roads Ride
Castro Valley BART 3301 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley, CA, United StatesSaturday 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 StatesSaturday, 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 StatesSaturday 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 StatesModerate 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 StatesSaturday 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 StatesSaturday 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 […]