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SAT OCT 3 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

SAT OCT 3 4/TM/66 Mt Tam  
Leader: Ted Ognibene     (510) 914-1065    text
Meet at 9:00 am
Pre-registration

Late notice. Let's meet at 9 for a 9:15 rollout from the Up and Under bar on Railroad Ave in Point Richmond. I am planing on riding up to Mt Tam via the BoFax/Alpine Dam/Seven Sisters route. After the summit, drop down to Stinson for lunch, then roll on 1 to Muir Woods then back through Mill Valley and Corte Madera. this route should avoid the heat that is predicted for Marin. Frequent regroups and after ride libations at the Backyard for those who ride to the start. Preregistration is requested but not required. This is the planned route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57413281

MON OCT 5 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 OCT 6 5/B/32 GPC Tuesday Night Ride - Brisk Group (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Christopher Lee     (510) 773-0551
Leader: Eli Alexander-Tanner     (510) 593-9843    text
Leader: Max Walker     (925) 324-2256    text
Leader: Dan Armendariz     (206) 900-1069    text
Meet at 5:30 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
UPDATE:

This is the last ride of the season! Shortened route! We will ride neutral pace to Centennial and go Full Gas to the top of Grizzly Peak. This is the World Champs of GPC Tuesdays and the winner gets a bag of fries on me at Smokehouse at the after party! Be there or be square! Ride kicks back off next year with the time change in March.

GPC Tuesday is a Brisk paced loop through the Berkeley / Oakland Hills starting at the Reservoir @ Spruce / Grizzly Blvd. Ride is characterized as fast pace lines with close quarters pack riding skills required. The ride has approximately 6 re-groups along the route. (Slower riders do have limited time to arrive at re-group points, however, as wait times are limited to 4-5 minutes.) Route as follows: Grizzly Peak to Skyline pausing at Sibley (riders can join at approximately 6:05 here at top of Tunnel Rd), Skyline to Redwood Rd, turning left on Pinehurst Rd back to Skyline, returning to ride start or peeling off to return home individually. No E-Bikes.

WED OCT 7 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
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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 OCT 8 3/TM,M/60-80 Duros West 
Leader: Jesse MacEwan     (510) 290-2420    text
Meet at 9:30 am
Pre-registration
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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 OCT 8 3/TM/26.6 Space to Spruce (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: Joel Ager     (510) 418-6462
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Leader: Abigail Cotton     (949) 929-3714    text
Leader: Kaela Lee     (503) 516-4734    text
Meet at 4:50 pm for a 5:00 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 4:50 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:00 pm sharp. We'll go up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer, we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Bring lights and a jacket for the return trip. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471.

THU OCT 8 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 10 5/TM/42.4 Ring of Fire -- Lexington Reservoir 
Leader: Terri Bimes     (510) 697-1400
Leader: Abigail Cotton     (949) 929-3714    text
Leader: Stephen Cotton     (949) 929-6439    text
Meet at 8:15 am for a 8:30 am start
Mandatory pre-registration

Join us for the "Ring of Fire" Challenge!

Get ready for an epic day of climbing around Lexington Reservoir. We’ll be tackling the "Ring of Fire" route, featuring four big climbs: Soda Springs, Montevina Rd, Black/Gist Rd, and Bear Creek Road. It will be about 8,000 feet of climbing but you can easily cut out a climb or two and join us for pizza after the ride.

Ring of Fire Ride With GPS Route

Ring of Fire Strava Route

Meeting Point: We’ll park at the base of Black Road where it intersects with Montevina Road. https://maps.app.goo.gl/4vDMiAs94Dw7HsjEA

Meet: 8:15 a.m. Roll: 8:30 a.m.

Since the route passes the Black Road parking area before the Montevina, Black Road, and Bear Creek climbs, you can easily swing by your vehicle to refuel. We’ll have a gallon of water and some snacks at our car. We recommend bringing your own supplies as well!

Restrooms & Water:

  • Mile 2: Porta-potties near the start.
  • Mile 28: Potential (fingers crossed it is open!) bathroom/water stop at Lakeside Elementary (1/3 up Black Road).
  • Mile 37.5: Bathroom at Bear Creek Redwoods Alma Parking Area (almost 1/2 way up Bear Creek Road)

After we conquer the climbs, let’s celebrate and grab some pizza and drinks at Pizzeria Vittoria (21433 Broadway Rd, Los Gatos, CA)! A trusted source says Pizzeria Vittoria has a good beer selection!

SAT OCT 10 3/LT/18 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - LT pace 
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
Pre-registration
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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 9:00 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 OCT 10 4/T/49 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - T pace 
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
Pre-registration
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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 9:00 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 lunch stop at downtown Martinez.

SAT OCT 10 4/TM/35 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - TM pace (short) 
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
Pre-registration
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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 OCT 10 4/TM/58 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - TM pace (long) 
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
Pre-registration
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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.

SUN OCT 11 4/TM/67 LKHC #2: Lobitos (+ Gazos/Stage/Purissima) 
Leader: Melinda Lu     (562) 405-0145    text
Leader: Vivian Liang     (240) 485-7849    text
Meet at 8:10 am for a 8:15 am start
Start Location: Half Moon Bay - Main & Kelly
Pre-registration

Want to ride the Low-Key Hill Climbs series, but can't make the big Saturday group? This week's climb is new for 2026, and it's tucked into a spectacular stretch of San Mateo coast riding. We'll start at the intersection of Kelly Ave and Main St in Half Moon Bay (free parking is available nearby on Johnston St), then roll at warmup pace down Hwy 1 to the start of the climb.

Lobitos is a short one: only 3.3 miles and 672 feet of climbing. We'll regroup at both the bottom and the top of the climb, so ride it as fast or as slow as you like!

After the climb we'll still have plenty of energy, so we'll descend Tunitas Creek and stop at the Bike Hut for snacks/water/bathrooms (bring small bills). Then we'll head south along the coast on Hwy 1 and side roads to see Pigeon Point Lighthouse before turning inland on quiet, charming Gazos Creek Rd. We'll stop for food and water at Arcangeli Grocery in Pescadero. After lunch, we'll climb the three little hills of beautiful Stage Rd before finishing on a gentle climb and descent on Purissima Creek/Higgins Canyon Rd to return to the cars. Should be a scenic, rambling day out!

(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/57247968

MON OCT 12 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 OCT 14 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
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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 OCT 14 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

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

WED OCT 14 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 OCT 15 3/TM,M/60-80 Duros West (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am
Pre-registration
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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 OCT 15 3/TM/26.6 Space to Spruce (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: Joel Ager     (510) 418-6462
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Leader: Abigail Cotton     (949) 929-3714    text
Leader: Kaela Lee     (503) 516-4734    text
Meet at 4:50 pm for a 5:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART

Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 4:50 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:00 pm sharp. We'll go up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer, we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Bring lights and a jacket for the return trip. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471.

THU OCT 15 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 OCT 18 1/L/0 October Social Hour(s) with Pizza and drinks 
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock     (510) 326-2953    text
Leader: Alison Kuehner     (510) 219-3929    text
Meet at 2:00 pm
Mandatory pre-registration with max 50 riders

Join your fellow GPC Members for talking, snacking, and meeting even more ride partners at Forge Pizza, 5900 College Ave, Oakland. Two blocks from Rockridge BART. The Club will provide Pizza and Appetizers from 2pm to 5pm. The Forge has a wide selection of drinks on your own tab.

Preregistration is required. There is a limit of 50 (Club Members only) (or we'll run out of food), and you must sign up by noon October 16. Contact the leader(s) if you have any questions.

MON OCT 19 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 OCT 21 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
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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 OCT 21 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

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 22 3/TM,M/60-80 Duros West (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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 OCT 22 3/TM/26.6 Space to Spruce (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: Joel Ager     (510) 418-6462
Leader: Steve Winter     (510) 551-5566    text
Leader: Abigail Cotton     (949) 929-3714    text
Leader: Kaela Lee     (503) 516-4734    text
Meet at 4:50 pm for a 5:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART

Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 4:50 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:00 pm sharp. We'll go up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer, we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Bring lights and a jacket for the return trip. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471.

THU OCT 22 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 OCT 24 5/TM/105 Mt Hamilton loop clockwise (the steep way) 
Leader: Mark Abrahams     (510) 524-1294
Meet at 7:30 am for a 7:35 am start   Rain Date: Sun Oct 25
Pre-registration
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

Mt Hamilton is best ridden as a loop :^) And a fabulous loop it is! We start from Pleasanton, ride outbound via Mines Road to the Junction, and then through very isolated country and up the steep backside of the mountain. Descend to San Jose for a late lunch. Return by climbing Calaveras - again, the steep side - and return through Sunol to Pleasanton.

More details coming soon.

Rain date is Sunday Oct 25.

SUN OCT 25 5/TM/105 [Rain Date] Mt Hamilton loop clockwise (the steep way) 
Leader: Mark Abrahams     (510) 524-1294
Meet at 7:30 am for a 7:35 am start
See the listing for Sat Oct 24. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
SUN OCT 25 3/T/35 2027 Century Recruitment Ride - T Pace 
Leader: Alyssa Tennant     (310) 488-9484    text
Leader: Ian Cha     (510) 909-9007    text
Leader: Adele Madelo     (510) 773-0693    text
Meet at 8:15 am for a 8:30 am start
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration

The 2027 GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday October 25th!

Starting from Rockridge Bart, we’ll head up Tunnel Road, heading down Pinehurst to Moraga Way, and back up Wildcat Canyon Road to Berkeley. We'll finish the ride at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.

Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48607865?via=ssREv4io2VOJTCM3zttODg

If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!

Hope to see you there!

SUN OCT 25 4/TM/43 2027 Century Recruitment Ride - TM Pace 
Leader: Alison Kuehner     (510) 219-3929    text
Leader: David Brown     (510) 508-4215    text
Meet at 8:30 am for a 8:45 am start
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration

The 2027 GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday October 25th!

Starting from Rockridge Bart, the TM ride will head up Tunnel Road to Skyline and over to Redwood Road for an out and back, returning up Pinehurst. A fun descent down Shepard Canyon follows, with a trip on Trestle Glen winding through the hills of Oakland and down to the ride end at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.

Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53140952?via=SfLImdwCK9Ecfqn7USx1rw

If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!

Hope to see you there!

SUN OCT 25 1/LT/27 2027 Century Recruitment Ride - LT Pace 
Leader: Donna Ko     (510) 610-9859    text
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock     (510) 326-2953    text
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: Rockridge BART
Pre-registration

The 2027 GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday October 25th!

Starting from Rockridge Bart station, the LT ride will do a leisurely and lovely route along the Bay Trail, taking in the views up to Marina Bay with a return that ends at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.

It is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53175270?via=ke6PCwl4MLHkk2ALTIFu7A

If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!

Hope to see you there!

SUN OCT 25 1/LT/6 Return from Oakland United Brewing to Rockridge 
Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock     (510) 326-2953    text
Leader: Donna Ko     (510) 610-9859    text
Meet at 2:45 pm
Pre-registration
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

After the Century Recruiting event at Oakland United Brewing, many of us may want to return to Rockridge BART. This is a scenic route around Lake Merritt. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53173365

MON OCT 26 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 OCT 28 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
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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 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

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 5!/TM/24 LKHC #5: BoFax to Mt Tam East Peak 
Leader: Melinda Lu     (562) 405-0145    text
Meet at 9:05 am for a 9:10 am start
Start Location: Stinson Beach Parking Lot
Pre-registration

This week's climb is new to the series this year, and it's a long one: BoFax, then Seven Sisters, all the way up to Mt Tam's East Peak. Many riders consider this the most beautiful route up Mt Tamalpais.

We'll meet at Stinson Beach public parking (free parking, water and bathrooms), then have 5 miles of flat Hwy 1 riding to warm up before the LKHC segment starts.

The climb is 11 miles with about 3,000 feet of climbing, and splits into three parts:

  • Bolinas-Fairfax Rd from the coast to Ridgecrest: steady 6–7% climbing with some steeper ramps, through lush, quiet forest
  • West Ridgecrest to the Rock Spring/Pantoll Rd junction ("Seven Sisters"): exposed rolling hills
  • East Ridgecrest to East Peak: steady climbing toward West Peak, then some descending and rollers before the final steep wall to the summit parking lot

Since we're doing this as a timed effort, we won't regroup until the top. Please feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like!

Since the segment itself is so scenic and substantial, the rest of this week's ride will be shorter than usual. We'll take some time at East Peak to refill water and eat snacks we've brought, then descend Pantoll and Panoramic Hwy back to our cars in Stinson Beach.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57248999

THU OCT 29 3/TM,M/60-80 Duros West (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Mark Nienberg     (510) 812-9312    text
Meet at 9:30 am
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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 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

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 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

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

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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
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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 5/0/17 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 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

SAT NOV 7 4!/TM/44 Mt Umunhum  
Leader: Te-Yuan Huang     (650) 704-4385
Leader: Abigail Cotton     (949) 929-3714    text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 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 Campbell Park at 9:45am, be ready to roll at 10am.

The route will start at the Los Gatos Creek trail, go up to Mt. Umunhum through Kenny and Hicks. On the way back, we will go through Almaden reservoir, Almaden Park, then back to Campbell Park. After the ride, there are plenty of lunch options in Pruneyard, which is also near the Campbell Park.

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Public transportation option: Take caltrain to San Jose, which arrives at 9:15am, and hop on Greenline VTA at 9:17am (https://maps.app.goo.gl/q3VDzMRBrR42zabX7), which arrives at the Campbell station at 9:34am. Campbell Park is right next to the station. No worries if you missed the connection, it takes 30 minutes biking from San Jose to Campbell, so you can still make it to the start on time.

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

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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
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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 is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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 5/0/17 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

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

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

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
Title and description will display after approval by Ride Coordinator. Created by Siu Mak 2026-10-01 21:10:58.
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.
Leader: Siu Mak

Leader: Ian Cha
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Leader: Kit Wong
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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

Leader: Ted Ognibene
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Pre-registration

Late notice. Let's meet at 9 for a 9:15 rollout from the Up and Under bar on Railroad Ave in Point Richmond. I am planing on riding up to Mt Tam via the BoFax/Alpine Dam/Seven Sisters route. After the summit, drop down to Stinson for lunch, then roll on 1 to Muir Woods then back through Mill Valley and Corte Madera. this route should avoid the heat that is predicted for Marin. Frequent regroups and after ride libations at the Backyard for those who ride to the start. Preregistration is requested but not required. This is the planned route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57413281

Leader: Zachary Williams
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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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

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Leader: Christopher Lee
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Leader: Eli Alexander-Tanner
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Leader: Max Walker
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Leader: Dan Armendariz
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Start Location:
Berkeley - Spruce & Grizzly Peak Blvd - Plaza
Pre-registration
UPDATE:

This is the last ride of the season! Shortened route! We will ride neutral pace to Centennial and go Full Gas to the top of Grizzly Peak. This is the World Champs of GPC Tuesdays and the winner gets a bag of fries on me at Smokehouse at the after party! Be there or be square! Ride kicks back off next year with the time change in March.

GPC Tuesday is a Brisk paced loop through the Berkeley / Oakland Hills starting at the Reservoir @ Spruce / Grizzly Blvd. Ride is characterized as fast pace lines with close quarters pack riding skills required. The ride has approximately 6 re-groups along the route. (Slower riders do have limited time to arrive at re-group points, however, as wait times are limited to 4-5 minutes.) Route as follows: Grizzly Peak to Skyline pausing at Sibley (riders can join at approximately 6:05 here at top of Tunnel Rd), Skyline to Redwood Rd, turning left on Pinehurst Rd back to Skyline, returning to ride start or peeling off to return home individually. No E-Bikes.

This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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.

Leader: Jesse MacEwan
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Pre-registration
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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.

Leader: Anne Schonfield
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Kaela Lee
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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 4:50 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:00 pm sharp. We'll go up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer, we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Bring lights and a jacket for the return trip. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471.

Leader: Mike Wood
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Leader: Drew U
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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

Leader: Terri Bimes
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Stephen Cotton
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Mandatory pre-registration

Join us for the "Ring of Fire" Challenge!

Get ready for an epic day of climbing around Lexington Reservoir. We’ll be tackling the "Ring of Fire" route, featuring four big climbs: Soda Springs, Montevina Rd, Black/Gist Rd, and Bear Creek Road. It will be about 8,000 feet of climbing but you can easily cut out a climb or two and join us for pizza after the ride.

Ring of Fire Ride With GPS Route

Ring of Fire Strava Route

Meeting Point: We’ll park at the base of Black Road where it intersects with Montevina Road. https://maps.app.goo.gl/4vDMiAs94Dw7HsjEA

Meet: 8:15 a.m. Roll: 8:30 a.m.

Since the route passes the Black Road parking area before the Montevina, Black Road, and Bear Creek climbs, you can easily swing by your vehicle to refuel. We’ll have a gallon of water and some snacks at our car. We recommend bringing your own supplies as well!

Restrooms & Water:

  • Mile 2: Porta-potties near the start.
  • Mile 28: Potential (fingers crossed it is open!) bathroom/water stop at Lakeside Elementary (1/3 up Black Road).
  • Mile 37.5: Bathroom at Bear Creek Redwoods Alma Parking Area (almost 1/2 way up Bear Creek Road)

After we conquer the climbs, let’s celebrate and grab some pizza and drinks at Pizzeria Vittoria (21433 Broadway Rd, Los Gatos, CA)! A trusted source says Pizzeria Vittoria has a good beer selection!

GPC Route:
ASSR - LT - Lamorinda CCW
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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 9:00 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.

GPC Route:
ASSR - T - Martinez
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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 9:00 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 lunch stop at downtown Martinez.

GPC Route:
ASSR - TM (short) - Golf Course
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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.

GPC Route:
ASSR - TM (long) - Two Bridges
Start Location:
Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration
This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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.

Leader: Melinda Lu
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Leader: Vivian Liang
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Start Location:
Half Moon Bay - Main & Kelly
Pre-registration

Want to ride the Low-Key Hill Climbs series, but can't make the big Saturday group? This week's climb is new for 2026, and it's tucked into a spectacular stretch of San Mateo coast riding. We'll start at the intersection of Kelly Ave and Main St in Half Moon Bay (free parking is available nearby on Johnston St), then roll at warmup pace down Hwy 1 to the start of the climb.

Lobitos is a short one: only 3.3 miles and 672 feet of climbing. We'll regroup at both the bottom and the top of the climb, so ride it as fast or as slow as you like!

After the climb we'll still have plenty of energy, so we'll descend Tunitas Creek and stop at the Bike Hut for snacks/water/bathrooms (bring small bills). Then we'll head south along the coast on Hwy 1 and side roads to see Pigeon Point Lighthouse before turning inland on quiet, charming Gazos Creek Rd. We'll stop for food and water at Arcangeli Grocery in Pescadero. After lunch, we'll climb the three little hills of beautiful Stage Rd before finishing on a gentle climb and descent on Purissima Creek/Higgins Canyon Rd to return to the cars. Should be a scenic, rambling day out!

(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/57247968

Leader: Zachary Williams
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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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

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This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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.

Leader: Rick Patterson
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART

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

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.

Leader: Mark Nienberg
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This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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.

Leader: Anne Schonfield
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Kaela Lee
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART

Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 4:50 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:00 pm sharp. We'll go up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer, we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Bring lights and a jacket for the return trip. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471.

Leader: Mike Wood
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Leader: Drew U
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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

Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock
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Leader: Alison Kuehner
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Mandatory pre-registration with max 50 riders

Join your fellow GPC Members for talking, snacking, and meeting even more ride partners at Forge Pizza, 5900 College Ave, Oakland. Two blocks from Rockridge BART. The Club will provide Pizza and Appetizers from 2pm to 5pm. The Forge has a wide selection of drinks on your own tab.

Preregistration is required. There is a limit of 50 (Club Members only) (or we'll run out of food), and you must sign up by noon October 16. Contact the leader(s) if you have any questions.

Leader: Zachary Williams
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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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

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This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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.

Leader: Rick Patterson
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART

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

Leader: Mark Nienberg
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This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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.

Leader: Anne Schonfield
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Leader: Joel Ager
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Leader: Steve Winter
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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Leader: Kaela Lee
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Start Location:
North Berkeley BART

Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 4:50 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:00 pm sharp. We'll go up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then down Shepherd Canyon and back to N. Berkeley BART. As the days get longer, we’ll add the (optional) out-and-back to Chabot Space and Science Center before heading down Shepherd Canyon. Bring lights and a jacket for the return trip. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35867471.

Leader: Mike Wood
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Leader: Drew U
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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

Rain Date: Sun Oct 25
Leader: Mark Abrahams
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This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

Mt Hamilton is best ridden as a loop :^) And a fabulous loop it is! We start from Pleasanton, ride outbound via Mines Road to the Junction, and then through very isolated country and up the steep backside of the mountain. Descend to San Jose for a late lunch. Return by climbing Calaveras - again, the steep side - and return through Sunol to Pleasanton.

More details coming soon.

Rain date is Sunday Oct 25.

Leader: Mark Abrahams
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See the listing for Sat Oct 24. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.
Leader: Alyssa Tennant
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Leader: Ian Cha
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Leader: Adele Madelo
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
Pre-registration

The 2027 GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday October 25th!

Starting from Rockridge Bart, we’ll head up Tunnel Road, heading down Pinehurst to Moraga Way, and back up Wildcat Canyon Road to Berkeley. We'll finish the ride at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.

Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48607865?via=ssREv4io2VOJTCM3zttODg

If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!

Hope to see you there!

Leader: Alison Kuehner
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Leader: David Brown
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
Pre-registration

The 2027 GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday October 25th!

Starting from Rockridge Bart, the TM ride will head up Tunnel Road to Skyline and over to Redwood Road for an out and back, returning up Pinehurst. A fun descent down Shepard Canyon follows, with a trip on Trestle Glen winding through the hills of Oakland and down to the ride end at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.

Parking is free at Rockridge Bart on the weekend, and it is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53140952?via=SfLImdwCK9Ecfqn7USx1rw

If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!

Hope to see you there!

Leader: Donna Ko
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Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock
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Start Location:
Rockridge BART
Pre-registration

The 2027 GPC Century Volunteer Recruitment ride is this Sunday October 25th!

Starting from Rockridge Bart station, the LT ride will do a leisurely and lovely route along the Bay Trail, taking in the views up to Marina Bay with a return that ends at Century sponsor Oakland United Beerworks in Jack London Square for post-ride food and drinks.

It is an easy ride from the brewery back to Bart.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53175270?via=ke6PCwl4MLHkk2ALTIFu7A

If you are interested in volunteering for the Century, or already are volunteering, come join the ride!

Hope to see you there!

Leader: Jeffrey R. Kurtock
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Leader: Donna Ko
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This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

After the Century Recruiting event at Oakland United Brewing, many of us may want to return to Rockridge BART. This is a scenic route around Lake Merritt. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53173365

Leader: Zachary Williams
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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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

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This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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.

Leader: Rick Patterson
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Start Location:
El Cerrito Plaza BART

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

Leader: Melinda Lu
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Start Location:
Stinson Beach Parking Lot
Pre-registration

This week's climb is new to the series this year, and it's a long one: BoFax, then Seven Sisters, all the way up to Mt Tam's East Peak. Many riders consider this the most beautiful route up Mt Tamalpais.

We'll meet at Stinson Beach public parking (free parking, water and bathrooms), then have 5 miles of flat Hwy 1 riding to warm up before the LKHC segment starts.

The climb is 11 miles with about 3,000 feet of climbing, and splits into three parts:

  • Bolinas-Fairfax Rd from the coast to Ridgecrest: steady 6–7% climbing with some steeper ramps, through lush, quiet forest
  • West Ridgecrest to the Rock Spring/Pantoll Rd junction ("Seven Sisters"): exposed rolling hills
  • East Ridgecrest to East Peak: steady climbing toward West Peak, then some descending and rollers before the final steep wall to the summit parking lot

Since we're doing this as a timed effort, we won't regroup until the top. Please feel free to ride it as hard or as easy as you like!

Since the segment itself is so scenic and substantial, the rest of this week's ride will be shorter than usual. We'll take some time at East Peak to refill water and eat snacks we've brought, then descend Pantoll and Panoramic Hwy back to our cars in Stinson Beach.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57248999

Leader: Mark Nienberg
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This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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.

Leader: Mike Wood
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Leader: Drew U
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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

Leader: Zachary Williams
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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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

This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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.

Leader: Mark Nienberg
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This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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.

Leader: Mike Wood
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Leader: Drew U
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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

Leader: Siu Mak

Leader: Ian Cha
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Leader: Kit Wong
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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

Leader: Te-Yuan Huang
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Leader: Abigail Cotton
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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 Campbell Park at 9:45am, be ready to roll at 10am.

The route will start at the Los Gatos Creek trail, go up to Mt. Umunhum through Kenny and Hicks. On the way back, we will go through Almaden reservoir, Almaden Park, then back to Campbell Park. After the ride, there are plenty of lunch options in Pruneyard, which is also near the Campbell Park.

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Public transportation option: Take caltrain to San Jose, which arrives at 9:15am, and hop on Greenline VTA at 9:17am (https://maps.app.goo.gl/q3VDzMRBrR42zabX7), which arrives at the Campbell station at 9:34am. Campbell Park is right next to the station. No worries if you missed the connection, it takes 30 minutes biking from San Jose to Campbell, so you can still make it to the start on time.

Leader: Melinda Lu
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Leader: Vivian Liang
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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

Leader: Zachary Williams
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Leader: Tony Perez
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Leader: Steve Winter
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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

This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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.

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.

Leader: Mark Nienberg
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This is a placeholder ride for planning only. The leader needs to update it with more information.

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.

Leader: Mike Wood
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Leader: Drew U
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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

Leader: Melinda Lu
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Leader: Vivian Liang
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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

Leader: Melinda Lu
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Leader: Vivian Liang
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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

Leader: Siu Mak

Leader: Ian Cha
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Leader: Kit Wong
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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

GPC Route:
ASSR - LT - Lamorinda CCW
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 21:10:58.
GPC Route:
ASSR - T - Martinez
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 21:11:34.
GPC Route:
ASSR - TM (short) - Golf Course
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 21:12:08.
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.

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