MON OCT 2 5/T/18 Monday BARTable Mixed Terrain 
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith     (415) 212-8451    text
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili     (661) 343-5737    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration

[RideWithGPS route] We moving the ride to Monday this week as an experiment to see what the turnout is like.

Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. We recommend tires wider than 32mm and gearing easier than 1:1. This is a T-pace ride with some steep and rocky climbs. Due to the early sunset, we will keep regroups short. Bright lights and a jacket. Riders are welcome to peel off at any point to get in more riding or head on home. Pictures from past rides: [1][2][3]

Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We have a hard roll time of 5:35pm.

WED OCT 4 5/T/27 Mill Valley to Stinson Beach 
Leader: Jim Clara     (510) 387-1255    text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Start Location: Mill Valley - Public Safety Buildings
Pre-registration

This ride isn't as hard as the rating implies and Stinson Beach may be the coolest spot in the Bay Area on Wednesday.

Lunch is at the picnic tables in the park, steps away from the Parkside snack bar.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40602290
Optional out and back along the Bolinas Lagoon.

Here is the Epic Ride Weather prediction.

Water and restrooms at ride start and lunch stop.

Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information or contact Mark Sapiro at (415) 388-8910.

THU OCT 5 5/TM/51 Duros South by South West 
Leader: Thomas Dunscombe     (510) 385-5859    text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
GPC Route: Old La Honda Tunitas Creek Loop
Start Location: Woodside Town Hall
Pre-registration

This weeks ride is more south than usual to ride one of my favorite loops from Woodside up Old La Honda - having lunch in Pescadero and back via Tunitas Creek. This route bags two epic climbs so I hope to see some epic climbers. I have an electric car and rack that holds 3 bikes so if anyone near Kensington/El Cerrito/ Albany needs a ride please let me know by texting my phone and I will confirm (or not) and get the pickup details from you Please also note I pushed the meet and start time out a little bit to allow for more travel time.

There is often 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 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
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

FRI OCT 6 1/T/34 Bay Trail / E-ville / Point Richmond 
Leader: Jim O'Melia     (925) 804-1855    text
Leader: Geoffrey Shannon     (925) 408-5255
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Brickyard Cove, Berkeley
Pre-registration

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, Ferry Point Tunnel, & lunch @ Little Louie's. There will be an option to bypass the tunnel.

SAT OCT 7 5!/TM/96 Tarantula Ride 
Leader: Ted Ognibene     (510) 914-1065    text
Meet at 8:15 am for a 8:30 am start   Rain Date: Sun Oct 8
Start Location: Livermore - Ernie Rodrigues Softball fields
Pre-registration

It's October and the days are getting shorter which means it is time for Nature to begin her Halloween display as the tarantulas emerge and begin their quest for love. What better place than the remote and spectacular roads of eastern Alameda County and the San Antonio Valley to view these shy arachnids? This is a very simple out and back along Mines Road and Route 130 as we go up the backside of Hamilton. Meet at 8:15 for a 8:30 roll out from the softball fields in Livermore. I don't know if the Junction is open (it won't be on the way out) but there should be water at the CalFire station. Bring coins/bills for the vending machines at the Visitor Center at the top of Mt. Hamilton. I listed this route as TM so we can be sure to spot the spiders as they are creeping along the road but it will probably be at the upper end of TM. If you are lamenting the fact that you won't get a full century out of this ride, you are more than welcome to add an out and back up Del Valle. We'll be waiting for you at HomeGrownHops on Mines near Tesla. The route can be found here: Backside of Hamilton. Ebikes OK. Helmets required.

SAT OCT 7 4/TM/56 Slower, Gentler Tarantulas -- Mines to the Junction and Back 
Leader: Stephanie Clarke     (510) 423-1873
Meet at 8:15 am for a 8:30 am start
Start Location: Livermore - Ernie Rodrigues Softball fields
Pre-registration

This will be the slower, gentler version of Ted's Tarantula ride. We'll meet at the same time and place (the ballfields at 8:15) so that we can meet, mingle and head out with the faster group at 8:30. But this will be a slower version of a TM pace, and T-paced riders who are comfortable navigating and riding on their own are also welcome. After the big climb to get to the plateau on Mines, it's a lovely roll until more hills appear before the Junction. We'll stop for lunch at the Junction Cafe, which may or may not be open (leader will call to confirm opening time and will post information to this listing -- we may choose to ride a bit farther if we're just a bit early for the Cafe). Bring lunch or at least snacks just in case we are left to our own devices, but water will be available at the fire station. Forecast for Livermore on Saturday is hot, another reason for the early start so that we can beat the worst of the heat. Let's go find some creepy-crawlies. Helmets please.

SAT OCT 7 2/LT/38 Croissant and Hot Cocoa Ride: Donut Alley 
Leader: Siu Mak     (510) 229-0090    text
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

Ride to Donut Alley in Larkspur for donuts! We will ride our bikes over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, and enjoy donut and coffee (instead of croissant and cocoa). **Shop only accepts cash!** 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/38428079

SUN OCT 8 5!/TM/96 [Rain Date] Tarantula Ride 
Leader: Ted Ognibene     (510) 914-1065    text
Meet at 8:15 am for a 8:30 am start
See the listing for Sat Oct 7. If that ride was rained out, we will try again today. Contact the ride leader if you aren't sure.

MON OCT 9 5/T/18 Monday BARTable Mixed Terrain 
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith     (415) 212-8451    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration

[RideWithGPS route] We moving the ride to Monday this week as an experiment to see what the turnout is like.

Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. We recommend tires wider than 32mm and gearing easier than 1:1. This is a T-pace ride with some steep and rocky climbs. Due to the early sunset, we will keep regroups short. Bright lights and a jacket. Riders are welcome to peel off at any point to get in more riding or head on home. Pictures from past rides: [1][2][3]

Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We have a hard roll time of 5:35pm.

WED OCT 11 3!/TM/42 Wed Ride - Mt Veeder  
Leader: Debbie Miskell     (415) 488-7300    text
Leader: Melissa Jacobson     (925) 788-6825
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Mt. Veeder Counterclockwise
Start Location: Cuttings Wharf
Pre-registration

Let's revisit our regular counterclockwise ride to Mt. Veeder and enjoy the fall colors in the vineyards with the new (for some) return route that includes a beautiful bike trail along a eucalyptus grove! For those who missed the ride in August, we promised to it again so come and join. Road conditions on Veeder look to be the same - one closure to cars but bikes can get through

Plan for a warm, sunny day with temperature warm but not hopefully too hot. Bring plenty of water and snacks; late lunch stop at Browns Valley Market and the yogurt shop and then we will take our new return route back to the cars at Cuttings Wharf.

Please pre-register. Email or text leaders if question

WED OCT 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 OCT 12 4/TM,M/62 Duros West - Martinez 
Leader: Wendell Doman     (415) 515-6761    text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

We'll ride a loop out to Martinez via Wildcat, SPDR, Castro Ranch, the Bay Trail, and Carquinez Scenic. After lunch we return via Alhambra, Bear Creek, and Wildcat. Feel free to join at Spruce and Grizzly or the bottom of Wildcat or whatever works for you. Let me know if you want us to look for you.

See the route on RideWithGPS.

There is usually 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 12 4!/T/22 Thursday Chill "T" Ride (No Drop) 
Leader: Michael Nettles     (510) 725-8053
Leader: Richard Zapien     (415) 260-2334    text
Meet at 4:45 pm for a 5:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

We hope you will join us for a chill T-pace version of the traditional Thursday evening road ride! We'll go up Spruce to Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then turn right to head down Shepherd's Canyon and ride back through Montclair and via the Lake Temescal bike path. Lights and a jacket are recommended. We will have multiple regroups and stick to a T pace on this ride. >>This ride is a no drop ride<<

The route does include a steep (13%) 2-block section toward the end, but it's easy to avoid if anyone prefers.

RWGPS route here.

THU OCT 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
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 14 4/LT/23 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - LT pace 
Leader: Brian Crowley     (510) 508-2591
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - LT - Classic Larghetto
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration

Ride with LT pace group before the Century Recruiting BBQ! We will end our ride at the park.

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 14 4/T/34 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - T pace 
Leader: Steve Tracy     (510) 881-6042    text
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start
GPC Route: ASSR - TM (short) - Classic Andante
Start Location: Orinda BART NW corner of parking lot
Pre-registration

Ride with T pace group before the Century Recruiting BBQ! We will end our ride at the park.

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 route is based on the usual TM ride but the pace is T.

SAT OCT 14 4/TM/49 Alex's Second Saturday Ride - TM pace 
Leader: Stephanie Clarke     (510) 423-1873
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

Ride with TM pace group before the Century Recruiting BBQ! We will end our ride at the park.

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. The route is based on the usual T ride but the pace is TM.

SAT OCT 14 1/0/0 Post-ASSR BBQ + 2024 Century Volunteer Recruiting 
Leader: Jessica Jensen     (510) 508-6389    text
Meet at 12:30 pm for a 1:00 pm start

Grizzlies! Believe it or not, it's that time of year again. We are holding a member BBQ after the October ASSR on 10/14, and will also be discussing and recruiting for the open coordinator positions this year. Don't worry - you don't need to commit to anything to join the party! Ride the ASSR, then bring your appetite and head over to the Orinda Community Center Gazebo for some burgers, brews, and century news!

The 12:00PM meeting time is for those who are volunteering to help set up and start grilling - the party itself will start around 12:30/1PM when riders start rolling in from ASSR.

Orinda Community Center Park: 28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563

Please RSVP here so we make the right food for you! https://forms.gle/tUuycrrFNYi2pcR56

SUN OCT 15 3/T/34 October Third Sunday Ride: CCW SF Loop 
Leader: Adele Madelo     (510) 773-0693
Meet at 9:00 am
Start Location: SF - Ferry Building Front
Pre-registration

First thing people should note is the earlier meeting time--9:00. By virtue of being in San Francisco and the number of turns we take on this route, it truly does take time. We will roll at 9:10. Second, this ride consists of 5 climbs: Presidio, Legion of Honor, Twin Peaks, Eureka (Noe Valley), and Bernal Hill and a few intermediate ones like Chenery. Third, the ride highlights the bakery Breadbelly, which is a hybrid of Asian, Californian, and American. Optional lunch at Senor Sisig at back of the Ferry Building. Hope you can make it. If you do, please make sure that you have the route loaded or written down. (If you write things down, you remember.) It is also advised to have a working knowledge of the city streets.

Check out CCW SF Bakery and Coffee Loop RWGPS (turn-by-turn) route.

SUN OCT 15 1/L/27 Afternoon Ride Along the Bay Trail - BART to BART 
Leader: Kent Lewandowski     (510) 759-6646
Leader: Liz Kroboth     (703) 338-4897    text
Leader: Daniel Stoops     (206) 383-0904    text
Meet at 1:00 pm for a 1:15 pm start
GPC Route: Lake Merritt BART to S Hayward BART via Bay Trail
Start Location: Lake Merritt BART
Pre-registration

Join us for a friendly leisurely paced mixed terrain ride on a Sunday fall afternoon. This is a BART to BART ride so we can hopefully finish (more or less) together to enjoy the journey back on the train. 38% of the way is unpaved, fine gravel. So bring a bike with at least 28 mm tires (MTB and Gravel bikes also good.) The attraction of this ride is the gritty parts of Oakland near-shore and then the shoreline starting in San Leandro going to Eden Landing / Hayward. There are approx. 10 miles of gravel unencumbered by motorized vehicles. Hopefully there will be a sunset that we can enjoy on the final miles of our journey. START POINT is Madison Street above Lake Merritt BART next to Wilma Chan Park. Anticipated finish time is 5 p.m. in South Hayward so that you should be back at Lake Merritt NLT 6 p.m. Please bring your BART CARD, enough food and water for the entire ride, functioning lights, and a spare tube. Preregistration is encouraged. Rain cancels. E-bikes okay. Novices who are comfortable riding on gravel encouraged.

WED OCT 18 5/LT-T/30 Woodside-Page Mill Rd-La Honda (84) EPIC 
Leader: Chris Witt  
Leader: Jim Clara     (510) 387-1255    text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
Start Location: Woodside Town Hall
Mandatory pre-registration

You may be one of those people who can’t get enough climbing. I am not one of those, but I do enjoy new routes and places. This ride is inspired by the ride Challenge Series. It is rated 5 only because it is so short.

We have two lunch options on Skyline. One is at picnic tables with restroom at a trailhead near Windy Hills. The other, Alice’s Restaurant.

It’s predicted to be a warm day. I’m bringing an ice chest!

Here is the ride with gps: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44739041

Rain cancels. You can also join our web forum and check the forum archives for the current information or contact Mark Sapiro at (415) 388-8910.

THU OCT 19 4/TM/59 Duros West - Piper Park to Pt Reyes Station - Stinson Beach - Muir woods loop 
Leader: Thomas Dunscombe     (510) 385-5859    text
Meet at 9:30 am
Start Location: Piper Park
Pre-registration

It's gonna be a hot Thursday so we'll ride close to the water. The ride will start from Piper Park, wending our way north passing through Fairfax & Nicasio. We'll make an efficient snack stop at Pt Reyes Station. then continue south on HWY 1 for lunch at Stinson Beach. We'll finish the ride by heading south then over the hill at Muir Woods.

See the route on RideWithGPS

There is usually 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 19 4/T/22mi. Thursday Chill "T" Ride (No Drop) 
Leader: Richard Zapien     (415) 260-2334    text
Meet at 4:50 pm for a 5:00 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

We hope you will join us (for one of the final) chill T-paced version of the traditional Thursday evening road ride! We'll go up Spruce to Grizzly Peak and Skyline, then turn right to head down Shepherd's Canyon and ride back through Montclair and via the Lake Temescal bike path. Lights are required, and a jacket is recommended. We will have multiple regroups and stick to a T pace on this ride. >>This ride is a no drop ride<<

The route does include a steep (13%) 2-block section toward the end, but it's easy to avoid if anyone prefers.

RWGPS route here.

THU OCT 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
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

THU OCT 19 2/T/13.6 Thursday TI Lap (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Julien Li     (678) 232-8031
Leader: Anne Gulley     (707) 330-5933
Meet at 5:30 pm
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
Pre-registration

We won't call it a hot lap unless you want to time yourself. Short and sweaty ride to ward off winter apathy.

Route Link

SUN OCT 22 2/L/17 GPC Bike Maintenance Workshop Series 
Leader: Wendell Doman     (415) 515-6761    text
Leader: Mark A. Seedall     (510) 388-5282
Leader: Thomas Dunscombe     (510) 385-5859    text
Leader: Rick Patterson     (510) 978-1786    text
Leader: Geoffrey Fowler     (510) 593-4515    text
Meet at 9:00 am
GPC Route: Aquatic Park - Yerba Buena
Start Location: Berkeley - Aquatic Park Playground
Pre-registration

Time: 9am to 11am

Come join fellow Grizzlies who will help you learn how to maintain your bike and keep it in top running condition. We'll check out the condition of your bikes (i.e., tires, chain, brakes, wheels, cables, etc.), give you some advice and show you the tools you'd need. We'll also discuss the pros and cons of switching to tubeless tires and demonstrate how to set it up.

We'll go for a 17mi ride to Yerba Buena Vista Point at 11:15am.

What to bring to the clinic: Please bring your bike and any questions regarding bike maintenance. We will do our best to take a look at everyone’s bike and give maintenance tips.

Bring a friend. We'll have coffee and bagels!

WED OCT 25 2/T/53 Wed Ride - Healdsburg Harvest Ride  
Leader: Debbie Miskell     (415) 488-7300    text
Meet at 10:00 am
GPC Route: Sonoma Wine Country Loop CCW
Start Location: Esposti Park, WIndsor
Pre-registration

It is time for our fall Healdsburg Harvest ride and enjoy the beautiful roads and colors in Russian River valley. We will be starting from Esposti Park in Windsor as we did last 2 years . Then head over to Chalk Hill, Alexander Valley Road and Red Winery road to Geyersville and over to West Dry Creek for lunch in Healdsburg plaza. After lunch, it is Westside and Eastside roads and back to Windsor. Lunch is 35 miles into the ride so bring snacks. Bring or buy lunch in Healdsburg. Terrain is rolling with short climbs on Chalk Hill and Canyon. You may shorten the ride with short cut to lunch with bypass of Red Winery/Canyon/West Dry Creek loop to around 37 miles. You also go directly back to Windsor on Old Redwood Highway. Email leader for shortcuts.

WED OCT 25 5/T/18 Wednesday BARTable Mixed Terrain 
Leader: Fletcher Stump Smith     (415) 212-8451    text
Meet at 5:25 pm for a 5:35 pm start
Start Location: El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pre-registration

[RideWithGPS route] Going back to Wednesday this week. This ride might be ending for the season soon depending on what the rain is like.

Join us for a social mixed terrain ride. We recommend tires wider than 32mm and gearing easier than 1:1. This is a T-pace ride with some steep and rocky climbs. Due to the early sunset, we will keep regroups short. Bright lights and a jacket. Riders are welcome to peel off at any point to get in more riding or head on home. Pictures from past rides: [1][2][3]

Meet us at the southeast corner of Cutting Avenue and the Ohlone Greenway [Google Maps street view] We have a hard roll time of 5:35pm.

THU OCT 26 2/LT/64 Martinez to Davis, back on Amtrak 
Leader: Michael Kahn     (510) 207-4302    text
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Start Location: Martinez Amtrak
Pre-registration

Meet at the Martinez Amtrak station for this relatively flat, scenic ride to Davis. The plan is to take the 4:10 train back which allows for a leisurely lunch at the Putah Creek Cafe. Some may want to stop at Steady Eddy’s and try to make the 2:10 train.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42646351

THU OCT 26 4/TM,M/59 Duros West - Mr. Morgan Meets the Devil 
Leader: Wendell Doman     (415) 515-6761    text
Meet at 9:30 am
GPC Route: Heather Farm, Morgan Territory, Diablo Junction
Start Location: Walnut Creek - Heather Farm
Pre-registration

Northgate Rd is now open and it looks like nice weather in the East Bay (~65 deg).

Meet in the penultimate northern parking lot of Heather Farm in Walnut Creek (by the baseball fields) for this ride to Clayton, Morgan Territory, and Diablo Junction. Lunch will be at Draeger's Market in Blackhawk Plaza.

Note that Heather Farm is about a mile from Pleasant Hill BART, which is probably the preferred way to get there. If you want to make the ride easier you can skip the Diablo climb after lunch and work your way back on the Iron Horse Trail. Navigation for that option is simple, but up to you.

There is usually 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 at the park in Clayton, where we will have a brief stop.

THU OCT 26 5!/TM/16.5 Thursday Evening South Park Repeats (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Anne Schonfield     (510) 851-4749    text
Leader: Mark Bauer     (510) 508-3546
Meet at 5:20 pm for a 5:30 pm start
Start Location: North Berkeley BART
Pre-registration

Please join us for a weekly Thursday evening 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 or three 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/41240468

THU OCT 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
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

THU OCT 26 2/T/13.6 Thursday TI Lap (repeats weekly) 
Leader: Julien Li     (678) 232-8031
Leader: Anne Gulley     (707) 330-5933
Meet at 5:30 pm
Start Location: Emeryville - Opposite IKEA
Pre-registration

We won't call it a hot lap unless you want to time yourself. Short and sweaty ride to ward off winter apathy.

Route Link

SAT OCT 28 4/TM/51-79-100 King Ridge - Arnim's Birthday Ride 
Leader: Arnim Polster     (415) 271-3440    text
Meet at 7:45 am for a 8:00 am start   Rain Date: Sat Nov 11
Mandatory pre-registration

Join me on my traditional birthday King Ridge loop!
For 100-mile route, start/end at my home near Cotati: 5523 Henning Road (short distance from Hwy 116, plenty of parking), meet @7:45, roll @8am. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39000447
For 79-mile version, start/end in Freestone. We'll be regrouping in Freestone ca. 9:00, roll at 9:10. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38963426
For 51-mile version, start/end in Duncans Mills, We'll regroup in Duncans Mills ca. 10:10, roll at 10:20. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39375366
For those who ride one of the longer options, refreshments at either Duncans Mills (if there are riders starting from there) or Cazadero. For all options, refreshment stop at the store in Fort Ross.
We will plan on finishing before sunset (6:15pm) but days are short and a mechanical or two could easily have us finishing later. So lights are mandatory. If we do wind up finishing after sunset, we'll have the benefit of a full moon rising just as the sun sets.
This time of year, mornings in Cotati can be quite cold, and afternoons quite warm, so check the weather the day before and dress with appropriately flexible options.
Please pre-register, and let me know where you'll be starting from so I'll know to look for you at the starting points for the 2 shorter options.

SAT OCT 28 2/TM/77 Pleasant Hill to Davis 
Leader: Mary Ann Jawili     (661) 343-5737    text
Leader: Jessica Jensen     (510) 508-6389    text
Meet at 8:20 am for a 8:30 am start
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
Pre-registration

[RWGPS route] This is a slow TM-pace ride. Inspired by this week's ride from Martinez to Davis, we are also riding to Davis but throwing in a BART start. Restrooms and water at a Blue Rock Springs Park (Mile 21); restrooms, snacks, and drinks at Safeway (Mile 39); restrooms, snacks, and drinks at Steady Eddy's (Mile 61); early dinner in Davis (Mile 77).

This is timed to start with the Antioch-bound train that arrives at Pleasant Hill at 8:16am. We are aiming to take the 5:10pm southbound Capital Corridor train from Davis. Riders are responsible for buying their own train tickets. Feel free to coordinate amongst yourselves to get discounted tickets.

If you'd like to start at Martinez Amtrak: Please notify Mary Ann in advance so that she knows to look out for you, as the official route does not go right by the Amtrak station. Be ready to roll by 9:15am.

SAT OCT 28 2/TM/83 Peloton of Elders - Bill's birthday ride 
Leader: Bill Bagnell     (510) 504-5401    text
Meet at 8:50 am for a 9:00 am start   Rain Date: Sat Nov 4
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As you might guess by the distance, it'll be my 83rd birthday. I don't do hills very well these days, so this is a rather flat, perhaps boring, ride, but it gives me a chance to ride my age, something I haven't been able to do for a few years. My grandson, Oliver, who lives in Rockville MD, will be here to do the ride (I hope he can manage the distance). I have some genuine Peloton of Elders t-shirts (medium only) for the first riders who register here or who email me that they are coming.

Start location is Camino Pablo at Canyon Road, Moraga. Parking on Camino Pablo is available.

We will meet the shorter version riders at Danville Peet's at 10:00.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44765048

SAT OCT 28 2/T/28 Pleasant Hill to Draeger's Market, Blackhawk Plaza 
Leader: Jim O'Melia     (925) 804-1855    text
Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start
GPC Route: Lunch at Blackhawk Plaza
Start Location: Pleasant Hill BART
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A pleasant flat ride from Pleasant Hill BART to Blackhawk Plaza for lunch at Draeger's Market. Then, ride back taking Blackhawk Road.

SAT OCT 28 2/TM/53 Peloton of Elders - Bill's shorter birthday ride 
Leader: Bill Bagnell     (510) 504-5401    text
Meet at 9:50 am for a 10:00 am start   Rain Date: Sat Nov 4
Pre-registration

Shorter version of my 83rd birthday ride; it's roughly 83 kilometers. 83 mile riders start in Moraga at 09:00 and meet this group at 10:00, all proceed together, this group stops again in Danville. I don't do hills very well these days, so this is a rather flat, perhaps boring, ride, but it gives me a chance to ride my age, something I haven't been able to do for a few years. My grandson, Oliver, who lives in Rockville MD, will be here to do the ride (I hope he can manage the distance). I have some genuine Peloton of Elders t-shirts (medium only) for the first riders who register here or who email me that they are coming; however, they will be available at the 83 mile finish in Moraga.

Start location is Peet's in Danville.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44765206

SUN OCT 29 3!/TM/61 Marin One Bakery -- Miller Creek, Nicasio, Marshall Wall, Pt Reyes Station and Back 
Leader: Stephanie Clarke     (510) 423-1873
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:15 am start
GPC Route: Miller Creek to Marshall
Start Location: San Rafael - Marinwood Community Center
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Can't go on any of the great rides listed for Saturday? Come out and do a classic ride on Sunday instead while this great Fall weather lasts. Route is the classic Marin One Bakery loop, starting at Miller Creek, up and over Lucas Valley Road to Nicasio, Cheese Factory hill, Hicks Valley, Marshall Wall and then down the coast. Early regroup/porta-potty stop in Nicasio, then late lunch/snacks in Pt Reyes Station at the Bovine or wherever calls to you, no other extended stops planned. Leader will ride a strong TM pace, but other paces welcome for those comfortable navigating on their own, either off the front or off the back. Bring clothing appropriate to a chilly morning and then warming through the afternoon, and water and snacks to see you through. Rain cancels, but there's none in the forecast. Alternate start in Nicasio will shave 20 miles off the ride -- be in Nicasio ready to roll at 10:00. Let's ride.