WED OCT 28 2/T/42 Wed Ride - Deb's Diversion 
Leader: Nikki Ellman     (510) 517-8647    text
Leader: Phil Morton     (510) 847-7651    text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Petaluma to Tomales
Start Location: Petaluma - Walnut Park
Pre-registration

From Walnut Park (So. Petaluma Blvd. and D St.) in Petaluma, ride a loop to Tomales. Lunch will be at the public park in Tomales. There are no options to buy food on Wednesdays, so you will need to bring your own lunch. The ride finishes with a short, steep and very scenic path through Helen Putnam Regional Park back to Petaluma. You can avoid this last hill by turning right on Western Ave. and following the second route sheet below. The morning will start out cool, 53, and the high will be 65-70, so dress accordingly. Please pre-register and print out or download the route sheets.

Return thru Helen Putnam Park: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40513637

Go back on Western Avenue: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40513872

Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.

WED OCT 28 3/T/21 Wednesday Mixed Terrain T Pace (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Rick Patterson     (510) 978-1786    text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Plaza BART
Pre-registration

This ride will start at El Cerrito Plaza BART. We will warm up riding the bike path 3 miles to the Alvarado Park entrance to Wildcat Canyon. This will be a no drop ride good for riders new to gravel riding or just want to ride at a more chill pace. It is recommended to have 32mm or bigger tires. Bring warm layers and bright lights to see by on the way home. The majority of the dirt sections will be fire roads with two sections of singletrack at the end. We will have regular regroups and there will be an option to skip the singletrack sections at the end of the ride.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49424972

THU OCT 29 3!/TM,M/61 Duros West - Marshall Wall 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Miller Creek to Marshall
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
Pre-registration

From our Marinwood start, we will ride to Nicasio, then past the Cheese Factory, Hicks Valley, and over the Marshall Wall to Hwy 1 along Tomales Bay. Lunch in Pt. Reyes Station before completing the loop.

Shorten the ride to about 42 miles by starting in Nicasio. We should pass through there about 10:20 or so.

Please pre-register if you can. There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. We'll start when everyone who arrives by the meeting time is ready. If you arrive after the meeting time you may have to chase. You can probably catch us in Nicasio, where we will have a short regroup.

THU OCT 29 4/TM/26.6 Spruce to Space 
Leader: Kaela Lee     (503) 516-4734    text
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Meet at 4:20 pm for a 4:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 4:20 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 4:30 pm sharp. We'll go up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. Bring lights and a jacket for the return trip. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471

THU OCT 29 5/0/17 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Leader: Drew U     (510) 290-0615    text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery
Pre-registration

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

SAT OCT 31 4!/TM/54 Geysers 
Leader: Ted Ognibene     (510) 914-1065    text
Meet at 8:30 am
Start Location: Healdsburg - W. Matheson St and Vine St
Pre-registration

Let's finish out October and my CA trip by doing the Geysers Loop. This is a shorten loop where we are skipping some of the other climbs I like to do while I am up here (e.g., Rockpile, Pine Mountain, Pine Flat, Ida Clayton). Meet at 8:30 for a 8:45 rollout in Healdsburg. Bathrooms can be found in the Safeway. We will ride north up to Cloverdale where we can stop for a brief snack and a water/restroom stop in the Cloverdale Plaza. From there we work our way around the Geysers clockwise which is my preferred route since the "road" will have a few bits of missing pavement and it is better to tackle them going slightly uphill. The reward for our climb is a spectacular view of the Sonoma Valley. I recommend at least two bottles since I am unaware of any available water between Cloverdale (mile 17) and Jim Town (mile 48), which is where we do all our climbing. Please preregister so I know you are coming. This is the route: Healdsbure Cloverdale Geysers

SUN NOV 1 3/LT/9 China Camp Loop 
Leader: Anne Gulley     (707) 330-5933
Meet at 9:00 am
Pre-registration

Start November with a breakfast lap of China Camp State Park. This is a great chance to try a short gravel route for anyone new to gravel riding. Meet at the China Camp campground parking lot. Parking on North San Pedro Rd. is free. You can purchase a day use pass upon entry to the campground parking lot, cost is $3 or $5 if parking within the entrance gate (can park free on San Pedro Road and bike to the campground parking lot.)

Campground Start Location

MON NOV 2 3!/TM/16 Monday TI Lap (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Zachary Williams     (415) 218-3195    text
Leader: Tony Perez     (510) 334-9105    text
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
Pre-registration

Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace

Ride with GPS Route

TUE NOV 3 5!/LT/32 CCW around Mt Tam 
Leader: Brian Blum     (707) 737-4125    text
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Mandatory pre-registration

This ride is coincident with the Marin cyclist ride. There is sometimes limited parking so carpooling is recommended. The start is at Corte Madera Town Park and continues through Larkspur, Kentfield, Ross, San Anselmo to Fairfax where the climb starts up Bolinas Fairfax Rd. to the Meadow Club a quick regroup and we continue to Pine Mt where it then descends thru the forest to lake. We regroup again before the steep climb with several switchbacks to Ridgecrest Rd and then continue along Ridgecrest to Pantoll. Some decide here to climb to the top of Tam but most will go down Pantoll to Panoramic and back through Mill Valley to Corte Madera. Carpooling is good because parking can be limited. I can carry 1 person and their bike.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20641093?via=nWWJCDr4pktTVb17tTmj2w

WED NOV 4 2/L/35 to 4/T/50 Wed Ride - Deb's Diversion (repeats weekly) 
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start

Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.

THU NOV 5 3/TM,M/60-80 Duros West (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am
Pre-registration

This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.

There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.

THU NOV 5 5/TM/16.5 Thursday Evening South Park Repeats (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: Kaela Lee     (503) 516-4734    text
Leader: Abigail Cotton     (949) 929-3714    text
Leader: Joel Ager     (510) 418-6462
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Pre-registration

Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095

THU NOV 5 5/0/17 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Leader: Drew U     (510) 290-0615    text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

SAT NOV 7 4!/TM/44 Mt Umunhum  
Leader: Te-Yuan Huang     (650) 704-4385
Leader: Abigail Cotton     (949) 929-3714    text
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Mandatory pre-registration

Come join us for a beautiful ride up Mt Umunhum, a lovely peak in San Jose’s Sierra Azul open space preserve, and one of the 4 canonical Bay Area riding peaks (with Mt Tam, Mt Diablo and Mt Hamilton). The top of the climb offers 360 degree views on a clear day, with changing landscapes from the base to the top.

We will meet at the Sports Basement (1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008) at 8:45am, be ready to roll at 9am.

The route will start with urban riding through South Bascom and Los Gatos Blvd, but once we turn on Kennedy, you will start get some scenery (and some hills to climb!), we will then go up to Mt. Umunhum through Hicks. On the way back, we will go through Almaden reservoir, Almaden Park, then back to Pruneyard. After the ride, there are plenty of lunch options in Pruneyard (Luna Mexican, Orchard City, Out of Barrel, Trader Joe's)

Ride with GPS route

SAT NOV 7 2/LT/34 Croissant and Hot Cocoa Ride: Johnny's Doughnuts 
Leader: Siu Mak     (510) 229-0090
Leader: Ian Cha     (510) 909-9007    text
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

This month we are trying out Johnny's Doughnuts at Larkspur Landing. There is also a popular Farmers Market (with fantastic pastries from Rustic Bakery) in the same mall which you can explore. We will ride our bikes over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, and enjoy a warm donut or pastry.

We welcome new riders! A large portion of the route is on dedicated bike path, but please be cautious going over train tracks in Richmond. We will have a bathroom and water stop at Richmond Marina Park about 6 miles in.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38019355

SUN NOV 8 5/TM/51 LKHC #6: Calaveras/Felter (+ Sunol Wilderness) 
Leader: Melinda Lu     (562) 405-0145    text
Leader: Vivian Liang     (240) 485-7849    text
Meet at 9:25 am for a 9:35 am start
Start Location: Milpitas BART
Pre-registration

Want to ride the Low-Key Hill Climbs series, but can't make the big Saturday group? This week's climb takes us up Calaveras and Felter through the beautiful foothills east of Milpitas. We'll start at Milpitas BART (the first Sunday train from Berkeley/Oakland arrives at 9:22 am). We'll roll out of Milpitas at an easy warmup pace and regroup at Alviso Adobe Park for bathrooms and water before the climb.

The official timed segment is 8.5 miles with about 2,000 feet of climbing. The first 4.5 miles are sustained climbing, 6% average but with some 10-14% ramps. From there it starts rolling, with one steeper (8%) climb before a rolling finish near the Sierra summit. Ride leaders (and likely most riders) will be doing the segment as a max effort — but feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like! We'll regroup at the top and wait for all.

After the climb, we'll descend Felter (carefully! there are 10-14% stretches) and make a brief stop at Ed Levin Park for water and bathrooms — this will add a bit of extra climbing later, but it's the only reliable water refill spot in the area. From there we'll keep things relaxed, riding north along Calaveras Reservoir and making an out-and-back into the quiet, oak-studded Alameda Creek valley at Sunol Regional Wilderness before heading back toward Milpitas BART.

(Remember to register for Low-Key Hill Climbs before the ride if you want to show up on the official leaderboard!)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57263300

MON NOV 9 3!/TM/16 Monday TI Lap (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Zachary Williams     (415) 218-3195    text
Leader: Tony Perez     (510) 334-9105    text
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA

Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace

Ride with GPS Route

TUE NOV 10 5!/T/52 Mt Diablo from downtown Berkeley BART return via Walnut Creek BART 
Leader: Brian Blum     (707) 737-4125    text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
Start Location: Downtown Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57702401?via=ZK3NJ2u-wJI96ynbqLC2aQ

WED NOV 11 2/L/35 to 4/T/50 Wed Ride - Deb's Diversion (repeats weekly) 
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start

Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.

WED NOV 11 Meeting Virtual Club Meeting (repeats monthly) 
Meet at 6:45 pm for a 7:00 pm start

Join the club's virtual monthly business meeting at 7:00 pm. Optional social time from 6:45 pm to 7:00 pm. Check your email for an announcement with the agenda and details of how to join the meeting.

THU NOV 12 3/TM,M/60-80 Duros West (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am

This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.

There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.

THU NOV 12 5/TM/16.5 Thursday Evening South Park Repeats (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: Kaela Lee     (503) 516-4734    text
Leader: Abigail Cotton     (949) 929-3714    text
Leader: Joel Ager     (510) 418-6462
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start

Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095

THU NOV 12 5/0/17 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Leader: Drew U     (510) 290-0615    text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

FRI NOV 13 1/T/34 Bay Trail / E-ville / Point Richmond 
Leader: Arleen Sakamoto     (415) 279-6248
Leader: Ken Karda   (510) 530-8389
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Brickyard Cove, Berkeley

We will ride to the Emeryville marina, then North on the Bay Trail for a clockwise loop to the Red Oak Victory Ship, Miller-Knox Park, bypass the Ferry Point Tunnel, & lunch @ Little Louie's. There will be an option to ride thru the tunnel.

SAT NOV 14 3/LT/18 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - LT pace 
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:40 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - LT - Lamorinda CCW
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration

On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for an LT-paced ride! Meet at 9:30 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website. This is a NO DROP ride with cafe stop at Philz in Lafayette.

SAT NOV 14 3/T/50 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - T pace 
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:40 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - T - Classic Adagio
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration

On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for a T-paced ride! Meet at 9:30 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.

This is a NO DROP ride with a Peets lunch stop at downtown Danville.

SAT NOV 14 4/TM/35 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - TM pace (short) 
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:40 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (short) - Golf Course
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration

On the second Saturday of each month you simply roll out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, head to the Orinda BART station for our All-Club ASSR ride and sign in for your choice of routes. Sign up here for a TM-paced ride! Meet at 9:00 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.

SAT NOV 14 4/TM/63 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - TM pace (long) 
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:40 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (long) - Diablo Junction
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration

Meet at 9:30 for socializing and introductions. After that, we split into five separate pace groups. See more information about this ride on our website.

MON NOV 16 3!/TM/16 Monday TI Lap (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Zachary Williams     (415) 218-3195    text
Leader: Tony Perez     (510) 334-9105    text
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA

Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace

Ride with GPS Route

WED NOV 18 2/L/35 to 4/T/50 Wed Ride - Deb's Diversion (repeats weekly) 
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start

Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.

THU NOV 19 3/TM,M/60-80 Duros West (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am

This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.

There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.

THU NOV 19 5/TM/16.5 Thursday Evening South Park Repeats (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: Kaela Lee     (503) 516-4734    text
Leader: Abigail Cotton     (949) 929-3714    text
Leader: Joel Ager     (510) 418-6462
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start

Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095

THU NOV 19 5/0/17 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Leader: Drew U     (510) 290-0615    text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

SUN NOV 22 4!/TM/55 LKHC #8: Diablo South to Junction (+ Pinehurst) 
Leader: Melinda Lu     (562) 405-0145    text
Leader: Vivian Liang     (240) 485-7849    text
Meet at 8:40 am for a 8:45 am start
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration

Want to ride Mt Diablo, but only half of it? This week's Low-Key Hill Climb is South Gate to Junction. We'll meet at Pleasant Hill BART (the first train from Berkeley/Oakland arrives 8:38a), stop at Heather Farms Park for water and bathrooms, then warm up on the quiet streets through Walnut Creek and Danville. We'll regroup at the Athenian School just before the timed climb begins. (If you'd like to meet us at Heather Farms Park instead of Pleasant Hill BART, please note that in your registration so we know where to find you!)

The South Gate to Junction segment is about 5.7 miles with 1,439 feet of climbing. It has three parts: steady climbing to the park gate, a faster flatter section through Rock City, then sustained climbing to Junction. Ride leaders (and likely most riders) will be doing the segment as a max effort — feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like! We'll regroup at Junction (water and bathrooms) and wait for everyone.

After we catch our breath from the climb, we'll descend North Gate (carefully — some rough pavement) and return to Heather Farms Park for water and bathrooms. (This is also a convenient bailout point for anyone who wants to head back to Pleasant Hill BART.)

For those continuing, we'll wind our way down the Iron Horse Trail and through Lafayette and Moraga before hitting Pinehurst for one more short climb to reawaken our legs. Then we'll go up Skyline, stop at Sibley for water and bathrooms, descend Claremont (carefully), and roll down gently to finish at Rockridge BART.

(Remember to register for Low-Key Hill Climbs before the ride if you want to show up on the official leaderboard!)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56898770

MON NOV 23 3!/TM/16 Monday TI Lap (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Zachary Williams     (415) 218-3195    text
Leader: Tony Perez     (510) 334-9105    text
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA

Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace

Ride with GPS Route

WED NOV 25 2/L/35 to 4/T/50 Wed Ride - Deb's Diversion (repeats weekly) 
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start

Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.

THU NOV 26 3/TM,M/60-80 Duros West (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am

This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.

There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.

THU NOV 26 5/TM/46 LKHC #9: Mt Hamilton 
Leader: Melinda Lu     (562) 405-0145    text
Leader: Vivian Liang     (240) 485-7849    text
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:40 am start
Start Location: Berryessa BART
Pre-registration

This week's Low-Key Hill Climb is Mt Hamilton, the customary finishing climb for the series — and a tradition for Thanksgiving Day (so expect to see lots of cyclists heading up and down the mountain)!

We'll meet at Berryessa BART (the first train from Berkeley/Oakland arrives at 9:26 am), then stop at Penitencia Creek Park for water and bathrooms before heading to the base of the mountain.

The Mt Hamilton climb is 18.2 miles and 4,275' of gain, and is split into three distinct climbs, with two descents between them to rest your legs. It's a constant 5-7% the whole way — the road was originally built for mules to haul heavy equipment — so there's nothing 8% or steeper. Because it's a timed segment, ride leaders (and likely most riders) will be doing a max effort up the climb, but please feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like! We'll have climbers of all speeds, and we'll all regroup at the top.

The observatory at the top of Mt Hamilton will be closed for Thanksgiving, but there's a water spigot and a vending machine (bring small bills) with some chips/cookies/soda/similar small snacks to rejuvenate us. After triumphant photos at the top, we'll take the spectacular descent back the way we came (with a couple climbs where our descents were on the way up), then return to Berryessa BART to enjoy the rest of our day.

(Remember to register for Low-Key Hill Climbs before the ride if you want to show up on the official leaderboard!)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57276172

THU NOV 26 5/TM/16.5 Thursday Evening South Park Repeats (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: Kaela Lee     (503) 516-4734    text
Leader: Abigail Cotton     (949) 929-3714    text
Leader: Joel Ager     (510) 418-6462
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start

Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095

THU NOV 26 5/0/17 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Leader: Drew U     (510) 290-0615    text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

MON NOV 30 3!/TM/16 Monday TI Lap (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Zachary Williams     (415) 218-3195    text
Leader: Tony Perez     (510) 334-9105    text
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA

Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace

Ride with GPS Route

WED DEC 2 2/L/35 to 4/T/50 Wed Ride - Deb's Diversion (repeats weekly) 
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start

Miles and smiles, hills and thrills, lunches and lattes. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Meet at 10:00 am (usually) for this ride. Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information.

THU DEC 3 3/TM,M/60-80 Duros West (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am

This weekly ride often tours through West Marin, but sometimes travels to Napa, Sonoma, or Livermore, depending on the season. We have frequent regroups and usually stop for a real lunch, if it is available on the route. This listing will be updated when the route and leader have been determined, usually by Monday evening. Status updates for weather cancellations will also be posted on the schedule.

There is sometimes a faster (more like M pace) group on this ride, but we all come back together at frequent regroups and lunch. Faster riders should feel free to push on after lunch. Just tell the leader first.

THU DEC 3 5/TM/16.5 Thursday Evening South Park Repeats (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: Kaela Lee     (503) 516-4734    text
Leader: Abigail Cotton     (949) 929-3714    text
Leader: Joel Ager     (510) 418-6462
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start

Please join us for the weekly South Park repeats ride. This is a short ride but with a steep climb! We’ll head up Virginia St and Spruce to Spruce/Grizzly Peak for our first regroup, then head out along Wildcat Canyon to South Park Rd. From there, we’ll climb South Park, descend, and climb it again as many times as the mood strikes us (usually two times is enough, but individual riders can shorten or lengthen the ride as desired). South Park is closed to cars starting November 1st, which makes it perfect for winter riding. If we complete two round trip ascents up South Park then back to N Berkeley Bart, expect about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great way to stay in shape over the winter!
NOTE: This is a night ride. Come with bright front and rear lights (and make sure they work). 20% chance or greater of rain cancels the ride. Please contact ride leaders with any questions.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48934095

THU DEC 3 5/0/17 Thirsty Thursday Mixty (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mike Wood     (708) 539-9663    text
Leader: Drew U     (510) 290-0615    text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
GPC Route: CCB Mixed Terrain Short
Start Location: Canyon Club Brewery

Fun group of ~8-10 people every week.

Mixed Terrain loop from Canyon Club Brewery (CCB) via roads and trails

CCB > South Pinehurst > East Ridge (Redwood) > Skyline > The View (Sibley) > Volcano Loop > Wild Dirt (Wilder) > Lost Valley > Mira Shortcut > Moraga Way > CCB

SAT DEC 5 2/LT/35 Croissant and Hot Cocoa: Rustic Bakery 
Leader: Siu Mak  
Leader: Ian Cha     (510) 909-9007    text
Leader: Kit Wong     (917) 660-0229
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

Join our cafe ride over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge for croissant and hot cocoa at Marin Country Mart. New riders and beginners are welcome!

Most of the route is on dedicated bike path. Watch out for train tracks in Richmond. We are also riding over the new Gilman bike and pedestrian bridge.

Updated route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38019355

MON DEC 7 3!/TM/16 Monday TI Lap (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Zachary Williams     (415) 218-3195    text
Leader: Tony Perez     (510) 334-9105    text
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA

Join us for the Treasure Island lap, starting at the Bay Bridge base of the Alex Zuckermann bike path. This ride features shorter regroups, a faster T to Moderate pace - particularly on the bridge ascent and descent - and sparkling city skylines. Expect one short, steep descent and a challenging half-mile climb off the island (7-10% grade average with some brief spots at over 15%). Daylight permitting, expect short additional climbs to the signal tower and from the base of YBI. Ride typically ends near IKEA before 7pm. Many participants and the group leaders head back north towards Berkeley and beyond as a group at a conversational pace

Ride with GPS Route

SAT DEC 12 3/LT/18 --- Pending review by Ride Coordinator --- 
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - LT - Lamorinda CCW
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
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SAT DEC 12 4/T/49 --- Pending review by Ride Coordinator --- 
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - T - Martinez
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
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SAT DEC 12 4/TM/35 --- Pending review by Ride Coordinator --- 
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (short) - Golf Course
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
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SAT DEC 12 4/TM/58 --- Pending review by Ride Coordinator --- 
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (long) - Two Bridges
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Title and description will display after approval by Ride Coordinator. Created by Siu Mak 2026-10-01 21:12:35.