Meet at the Marin Civic Center S.M.A.R.T. station in time to catch the 9:32 am northbound train. Parking available along McInnis Parkway. Leave enough time to get yourself ready and to the platform. Alternatively, meet the group at 10:25 at the Downtown Santa Rosa station. We'll ride from Santa Rosa to Occidental, then Tomales for lunch. Then down the coast to Pt. Reyes Station and back to Marin Civic Center. See the RideWithGPS route. If you miss the train consider riding the route backwards until you see the group, probably around Tomales based on past experience.

SMART is free for those 65 or older with ID. Under 65 must pay with a Clipper Card or the SMART app. No cash. See the SMART bike policy. It appears that ebikes are permitted but trikes are not.

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.

Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 5:20 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:30 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.

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. For those unfamiliar with the route, the first 7 miles are climbing and then the rest of the ride is mostly flat or downhill. Lights and a light jacket/windbreaker are strongly recommended, especially since the ride finishes around sunset.

The route does include a steep (13%) 2-block stretch (Roanoke Rd.) toward the end, but riders can avoid it if needed.

RWGPS route here.

We will have multiple regroups and will stick to a T pace (10-12 mph average over the course of the ride). This ride is a no-drop ride and we welcome folks new to the club!

*Note that leaders rotate weekly, and we will try to always have two leaders at each ride.

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

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

Strava Route. Be prepared to climb with a total of 2750ft in 14 miles. Most of the time on dirt will be up hill sections; there will be some rocky parts. Gravel bikes or Mountain bikes both work well this ride but you'll want easy gears and bigger tires. TM pace but there will be regular regroups at every junction. Ends on Shattuck with the opportunity for us to get food where ever we can find outdoor seating. Make sure to bring lights and layers.

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

For those of us not riding the Marin century here’s a local hills ride. Cull canyon is a fun and unusual out and back.The current forecast is for milder temps, never above 85, and we’ll return through cool Canyon road. Start at the intersection of Grand and Wildwood in Oakland, there are bathrooms in the rose garden just a block from there. If anyone wants to meet us at Skyline and Redwood please let us know, we will be there at 9:45. We’ll stop for a morning coffee in Castro Valley, lunch in Danville. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31054596

The novice series rides are designed to introduce new cyclists to safe riding in a group and to some easy routes, mostly in the East Bay. For the rides of the entire series and for more information see https://www.grizz.org/rides/novice.php Non-members are welcome on our rides!

This first ride in the 2024 Novice Series leaves from the North Berkeley BART station, goes south on the waterfront Bay Trail, out the Bay Bridge to the Yerba Buena Vista Point, and back.

This ride is "no drop" - nobody will be left behind riding alone. Helmets required. We look forward to riding with you!

Quick loop around Shell Ridge with steep climbs and water crossings, ending with lunch in Walnut Creek. Gravel bikes are fine, but suspension will be more comfortable on the bumpy trails. It'll be almost 90 degrees so bring lots of water!

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47854065

The spring edition of this ride has 2 start locations at different times. Start 1 meets at Brickyard Cove in Berkeley at 5:30 pm. Start 2 meets on the Bay Trail, directly across from Ikea at 5:55 pm. This is a social ride around Treasure Island and back, with fantastic views and one challenging hill.

Ikea Start Location

Ride with GPS Route

The GPC Tuesday Brisk Ride is a fast paced group ride where we focus on safety, pack skills and high intensity hill climb efforts. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is encouraged and closes at 4:30pm. No flashing lights please. No e-bikes please. Rain or bad AQI cancels. E-mail Chris if you have any questions.

This is the classic Tuesday night workout & skills ride, M-pace. Please read the ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. Bring your high energy, your high attention to safety, and your best bike handling and pack riding skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is highly encouraged. No flashing lights please. No e-bikes please. Rain or bad AQI cancels. E-mail Craig if any questions.

From the Mill Valley Public Safety Building we will do a clockwise Mt Tam loop. We will ride from Mill Valley up to PanToll ranger station and then on to Ridgecrest Blvd where there will be optional up and back to the Summit (leaderless). Rest stop/regroup with water and bathroom at Bootjack campground at 8.6 miles. We'll ride along Ridgecrest and then over to Fairfax via Bolinas-Fairfax road. Recommend bringing lunch to enjoy at the top or along Ridgecrest Blvd or at Alpine Dam. We will stop for snacks in Fairfax, e.g. Fairfax scoop! Distance is 35 or 40 miles with the climb to the summit.

Same route as before, 35mm tires or wider are recommended. Days are getting shorter now, bring lights for the ride back to BART. There are a few spots with trail damage to watch out for but it hasn't been a big issue. Conditions are dry, cracked, and dusty but it's better here than in a lot of east bay parks right now. Make sure your bike is in good working order and bring whatever you'll need to fix a flat or other simple mechanical issues. Also make sure your tires are properly inflated, if you aren't sure what pressure to run this is a good starting point.

From the outskirts of Petaluma to Valley Ford, then Occidental. Coleman Valley from east to west is the highlight, then north on Hwy 1 with a return along the Russian River and Bohemian Highway. First break in Occidental (mile 20), lunch in Duncans Mills (mile 41), final break in Valley Ford (mile 59).

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. Arrive by the meeting time if you don't want to chase.

Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 5:20 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:30 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.

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. For those unfamiliar with the route, the first 7 miles are climbing and then the rest of the ride is mostly flat or downhill. Lights and a light jacket/windbreaker are strongly recommended, especially since the ride finishes around sunset.

The route does include a steep (13%) 2-block stretch (Roanoke Rd.) toward the end, but riders can avoid it if needed.

RWGPS route here.

We will have multiple regroups and will stick to a T pace (10-12 mph average over the course of the ride). This ride is a no-drop ride and we welcome folks new to the club!

*Note that leaders rotate weekly, and we will try to always have two leaders at each ride.

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

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.

This ride will end at Orinda Oaks Park, about 3 miles south of BART parking lot.

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.

This ride will end at Orinda Oaks Park, about 3 miles south of BART parking lot.

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.

This ride will end at Orinda Oaks Park, about 3 miles south of BART parking lot.

Fast-paced gravel ride through Wildcat Canyon, Tilden, and Sibley. Please sign up for the BBQ if you plan to join us at Orinda Oaks Park afterward.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47914867

Join us after ASSR for a summer barbecue at Orinda Oaks Park! Please sign up here. Please reach out if you can help set up or buy supplies or want to be grillmaster.

There should be sufficient parking available if you are driving over. You could park here and ride to Orinda BART for ASSR as well.

The novice series rides are designed to introduce new cyclists to safe riding in a group and to some easy routes, mostly in the East Bay. For the rides of the entire series and for more information see https://www.grizz.org/rides/novice.php Non-members are welcome on our rides!

Meet near the Fruitvale BART bike racks. The ride will be easy paced and flat, with great bay views as we loop around Alameda and Bay Farm Island. No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious contact a ride leader.

Note that there is no lunch stop on this ride. Bring snacks for the regroups!

The spring edition of this ride has 2 start locations at different times. Start 1 meets at Brickyard Cove in Berkeley at 5:30 pm. Start 2 meets on the Bay Trail, directly across from Ikea at 5:55 pm. This is a social ride around Treasure Island and back, with fantastic views and one challenging hill.

Ikea Start Location

Ride with GPS Route

This is the classic Tuesday night workout & skills ride, M-pace. Please read the ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. Bring your high energy, your high attention to safety, and your best bike handling and pack riding skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is highly encouraged. No flashing lights please. No e-bikes please. Rain or bad AQI cancels. E-mail Mark if any questions.

The GPC Tuesday Brisk Ride is a fast paced group ride where we focus on safety, pack skills and high intensity hill climb efforts. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is encouraged and closes at 4:30pm. No flashing lights please. No e-bikes please. Rain or bad AQI cancels. E-mail Chris if you have any questions.

Join us for a friendly TM paced paved ride. This is an out and back to Chabot Space and Science Center. We'll head out along Grizzly Peak Blvd. Then, take Skyline to the Science Center driveway. Brief regroups are tentatively at the top of South Park, Sibley Staging area and Chabot Science Center (same regroups on the way back). Please carry enough food and water for the entire ride. Preregistration is encouraged. No flashing lights please. Rain or bad AQI cancels. E-bikes okay.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45778398

Join us for this potentially beautiful ride along the east side of Tomales Bay for lunch in Tomales and return by the same route. There are restrooms and water at the ride start and at the lunch stop. The highway is mostly rollers. We can expect to feel the west wind and temperatures in high 60's to low 70's with very light cloud cover.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47467461

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.

Same route as before, 35mm tires or wider are recommended. Days are getting shorter now, bring lights for the ride back to BART. There are a few spots with trail damage to watch out for but it hasn't been a big issue. Conditions are dry, cracked, and dusty but it's better here than in a lot of east bay parks right now. Make sure your bike is in good working order and bring whatever you'll need to fix a flat or other simple mechanical issues. Also make sure your tires are properly inflated, if you aren't sure what pressure to run this is a good starting point.

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.

Meet at the BART exit on the south side of the highway at Stoneridge Mall Road. See the map link above for the exact location. Parking at Stoneridge Mall seems to work. Leader will arrive by BART.

We'll ride out Foothill to Sunol and then Calaveras to Milpitas. Lunch will be at a taqueria on Sierra Road in Milpitas (mile 29). After lunch we tackle the difficult three mile climb of Sierra Road and loop back on scenic Felter Road to Calaveras.

You can shorten the ride a little and make it considerably easier by skipping the Sierra-Felter loop and rejoining the group at the top of Calaveras.

Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 5:20 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:30 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.

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. For those unfamiliar with the route, the first 7 miles are climbing and then the rest of the ride is mostly flat or downhill. Lights and a light jacket/windbreaker are strongly recommended, especially since the ride finishes around sunset.

The route does include a steep (13%) 2-block stretch (Roanoke Rd.) toward the end, but riders can avoid it if needed.

RWGPS route here.

We will have multiple regroups and will stick to a T pace (10-12 mph average over the course of the ride). This ride is a no-drop ride and we welcome folks new to the club!

*Note that leaders rotate weekly, and we will try to always have two leaders at each ride.

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

RWGPS route A mountain bike is recommended on this route, but adventurous gravel riders are welcome. There will be steep climbs and tricky descents so be prepared for that. We'll ride at a TM pace but there will be frequent regroups at all the major junctions and we will wait for the slower riders. We might also stop by the pump track for a few laps if there is interest. Opportunity to end the ride at Nicks pizza if there is interest. Bring lights for the ride back and make sure your bike is in good working order. Make sure your tires are inflated to an appropriate tire pressure and you have the tools to fix a flat or other basic mechanical issues.

Come test and develop your cycling skills. Test your fitness level and get in a great workout by riding the Bears Loop as a time trial. Or, for new club members (or any GPC member), this is a good ride to find your pace as measured by GPC (see link https://www.grizz.org/rides/ratings.php).

Rider finishing times are usually shared in the ride report email to the club. While it is nice to see what times folks ride, reporting of rider times is optional, just let the ride leader know.

The first rider is off at 10:01 and a rider a minute after that. 20% chance of rain cancels. Please arrive between 9:40 and 9:50 so that we can be ready to start on time. We will have refreshments at the finish, and gels/chews and bars at the start.

The ITT is open to both members and non-members; no need to join as in the past. Pre-registration is optional, but strongly preferred.

Start from N. Berkeley BART--> Spruce--> Wildcat-->Bears CCW-->SPDR w/some diversion--> Hillcrest and then back to BART. Meet at 9:45 and roll about 10 minutes after introductions and information about ride. Restroom stops at Bear Creek + Happy Valley (porta potties) and the Sinclair gas station at SPDR + Valley View. Bring fuel. Optional lunch in North Berkeley. Check out the RWGPS route here.

From Pleasant Hill BART, head south towards Danville. Return via Roundhill Golf Course, Alamo, Walnut Ave, Bancroft Way. This route stays away from Iron Horse Trail for the first two miles, as a courtesy to other trail users.

No drop. Helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is dubious contact a ride leader.

Please join the ride leaders for lunch at Countrywood Shopping Center (bring lunch or $ to buy). There are an assortment of options - pick your choice and the group will sit/eat at the outdoor seating area. Lunch stop is 2 miles from route finish; for riders who wish to bypass the lunch stop, a leader will be available to ride you back to BART.

The novice series rides are designed to introduce new cyclists to safe riding in a group and to some easy routes, mostly in the East Bay. For the rides of the entire series and for more information see https://www.grizz.org/rides/novice.php.

!!! Note that there are BART delays expected for trains between Berkeley/Oakland to Orinda. Please plan accordingly !!! https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2024/news20240625-0

The spring edition of this ride has 2 start locations at different times. Start 1 meets at Brickyard Cove in Berkeley at 5:30 pm. Start 2 meets on the Bay Trail, directly across from Ikea at 5:55 pm. This is a social ride around Treasure Island and back, with fantastic views and one challenging hill.

Ikea Start Location

Ride with GPS Route

Help make Wildcat safer to cyclists at the slide area by sweeping sand and leaves for 10-20 minutes, then decide and ride.

Choice #1 is SPDR through Moraga back to Oakland / Berkeley through Canyon and up Pinehurst.

Choice #2 is to loop up to Mulholland ridge, via Donald Drive etc. Choice #3 tbd

Leader drives to start with car, brooms and shovel, then walks 100 yards up Wildcat to the slide.

You ride to start and provide muscle. Registration required for tool planning

This is the classic Tuesday night workout & skills ride, M-pace. Please read the ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. Bring your high energy, your high attention to safety, and your best bike handling and pack riding skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is highly encouraged. No flashing lights please. No e-bikes please. Rain or bad AQI cancels. E-mail Mark if any questions.

The GPC Tuesday Brisk Ride is a fast paced group ride where we focus on safety, pack skills and high intensity hill climb efforts. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is encouraged and closes at 4:30pm. No flashing lights please. No e-bikes please. Rain or bad AQI cancels. E-mail Chris if you have any questions.

Phil Morton and Sandy Emerson will lead this pleasant route from Petaluma to Tomales. Lunch in Tomales at the community park.

From Walnut Park (So. Petaluma Blvd. and D St.) in Petaluma, ride a loop to Tomales. The ride finishes (almost) with a short, steep and very scenic path from Helen Putnam Regional Park back to Petaluma. To avoid HP Park, stay on Chileno Valley Rd to Western.

There's ice cream at the Petaluma Creamery, 711 Western Ave.

RidewithGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40513637

Please pre-register.

Same route as before, 35mm tires or wider are recommended. Days are getting shorter now, bring lights for the ride back to BART. There are a few spots with trail damage to watch out for but it hasn't been a big issue. Conditions are dry, cracked, and dusty but it's better here than in a lot of east bay parks right now. Make sure your bike is in good working order and bring whatever you'll need to fix a flat or other simple mechanical issues. Also make sure your tires are properly inflated, if you aren't sure what pressure to run this is a good starting point.

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

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

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

Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 5:20 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:30 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.

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. For those unfamiliar with the route, the first 7 miles are climbing and then the rest of the ride is mostly flat or downhill. Lights and a light jacket/windbreaker are strongly recommended, especially since the ride finishes around sunset.

The route does include a steep (13%) 2-block stretch (Roanoke Rd.) toward the end, but riders can avoid it if needed.

RWGPS route here.

We will have multiple regroups and will stick to a T pace (10-12 mph average over the course of the ride). This ride is a no-drop ride and we welcome folks new to the club!

*Note that leaders rotate weekly, and we will try to always have two leaders at each ride.

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

Cree will be leading the T-paced version of this classic GPC standard route. If you plan to drive, parking is free on the weekends.

Bring water and snacks. We'll regroup at the park in Clayton, at the top of Morgan Territory, and have lunch at Draeger's in Danville (note this will be at around mile 38 so we'll be well into the ride at this point!).

Jessica will be leading the TM-paced version of this classic GPC standard route. Parking is free on the weekends if you plan to drive to bart.

Bring water and snacks. We'll regroup at the park in Clayton, at the top of Morgan Territory, and have lunch at Draeger's in Danville (note this will be at around mile 38 so we'll be well into the ride at this point!).

Time: 9:00am to 10:30am

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 focus on tires at this workshop with a demonstration on how to change a tubed tire and how to install tubeless tires.

We'll go for a ride around Pt. Richmond loop at 10:30am with lunch at Little Louies and/or Masa.

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.

Non-members are very welcome to pre-register and join us. Bring a friend.

We'll have coffee and bagels!

RWGPS Another mixed terrain ride through Chabot. At around 3k feet of elevation this will be a bit less climbing than some of my weekend rides, but still be prepared to climb. A gravel bike with at least 35mm tires is recommended and make sure they are inflated at an appropriate pressure, see this helpful guild for more info. There will be at least one water stop but two bottles are recommended in case it gets hot. As listed this is mostly easy to moderate trails, but there will be a few options for those looking for some extra challenge. We will have frequent regroups to make sure the group doesn't get too spread out.

From Orinda BART, ride through Orinda, Lafayette and Moraga. From downtown Orinda to downtown Lafayette to Moraga, an out-and-back to the first Pinehurst hairpin in Canyon and return to Orinda, using the St. Stephens bike trail, the Lafayette-Moraga bike trail, and also regular roads. This is a no drop ride! Helmet required.

Ride finishes with lunch at Orinda Theatre Square (.1 mile from BART). Several food options nearby: Petra Cafe (greek), Comelones Tacos, Peets, Loards Ice Cream. Or, bring your own.

Note that the meeting spot is in the larger of the two parking lots at Orinda BART. This is the NW lot from the BART exit; turn left out of BART. Click on the start location above to see the map.

The novice series rides are designed to introduce new cyclists to safe riding in a group and to some easy routes, mostly in the East Bay. For the rides of the entire series and for more information see https://www.grizz.org/rides/novice.php.

The spring edition of this ride has 2 start locations at different times. Start 1 meets at Brickyard Cove in Berkeley at 5:30 pm. Start 2 meets on the Bay Trail, directly across from Ikea at 5:55 pm. This is a social ride around Treasure Island and back, with fantastic views and one challenging hill.

Ikea Start Location

Ride with GPS Route

This is the classic Tuesday night workout & skills ride, M-pace. Please read the ride details and route description at http://www.abriz.net/gpc/tues-ride.html. Bring your high energy, your high attention to safety, and your best bike handling and pack riding skills. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is highly encouraged. No flashing lights please. No e-bikes please. Rain or bad AQI cancels. E-mail Mark if any questions.

The GPC Tuesday Brisk Ride is a fast paced group ride where we focus on safety, pack skills and high intensity hill climb efforts. Repeats every Tuesday through the last week of September. Preregistration is encouraged and closes at 4:30pm. No flashing lights please. No e-bikes please. Rain or bad AQI cancels. E-mail Chris if you have any questions.

Join us for a friendly TM paced paved ride. This is an out and back to Chabot Space and Science Center. We'll head out along Grizzly Peak Blvd or Wildcat and up South Park. Then, take Skyline to the Science Center driveway. Brief regroups are tentatively at the top of South Park, Sibley Staging area and Chabot Science Center (same regroups on the way back). Please carry enough food and water for the entire ride. Preregistration is encouraged. No flashing lights please. Rain or bad AQI cancels. Route below subject to change without notice.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45778398

Let's enjoy the summer weather along the Sonoma Coast with one of our favorite rides. . We will ride from Valley Ford through Occidental to Duncan's Mills for lunch and with a return along Hwy 1. The basic ride is about 40 miles with an optional 7 or so miles along Austin Creek and back up Cazadero Hwy. On return along Hwy 1, there is an optional steep climb up Bay Hill Rd. There is also option for out and back to Jenner overlook after lunch.

Bring lunch or buy lunch in Duncan's Mills. There are pizza and sweets at the Gold Coast Coffee and Bakery where we have lunch or you can buy a sandwich across the road at the general store.

Same route as before, 35mm tires or wider are recommended. Days are getting shorter now, bring lights for the ride back to BART. There are a few spots with trail damage to watch out for but it hasn't been a big issue. Conditions are dry, cracked, and dusty but it's better here than in a lot of east bay parks right now. Make sure your bike is in good working order and bring whatever you'll need to fix a flat or other simple mechanical issues. Also make sure your tires are properly inflated, if you aren't sure what pressure to run this is a good starting point.

From Piper Park (water and rest rooms), we ride the bike route to Fairfax. Then over White Hill to Woodacre, Nicasio, and Pt Reyes Station (mile 25) for snacks. Then south to Stinson Beach for lunch (mile 42). Continue south on Hwy 1 to the climb through Muir Woods and the descent into Mill Valley. Final climb over Camino Alto and return to Piper Park via the bike path.

Updated Route: RideWithGPS. We'll take Sir Francis Drake Blvd through the redwoods and Platform Bridge Rd to Pt. Reyes Station (rather than through Nicasio).

Original Route: See the route on RideWithGPS. We may take the more complicated, but nicer bike route at the beginning to avoid San Anselmo.

This ride often has a faster group (more like M pace) and a regular TM group. The groups come back together at frequent regroups and lunch.

Please join us for this friendly Thursday evening TM ride. We’ll meet at North Berkeley BART (by the main BART entrance) at 5:20 pm, and we’ll be ready to roll at 5:30 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.

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. For those unfamiliar with the route, the first 7 miles are climbing and then the rest of the ride is mostly flat or downhill. Lights and a light jacket/windbreaker are strongly recommended, especially since the ride finishes around sunset.

The route does include a steep (13%) 2-block stretch (Roanoke Rd.) toward the end, but riders can avoid it if needed.

RWGPS route here.

We will have multiple regroups and will stick to a T pace (10-12 mph average over the course of the ride). This ride is a no-drop ride and we welcome folks new to the club!

*Note that leaders rotate weekly, and we will try to always have two leaders at each ride.

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

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! This is a NO-DROP ride with plenty of stops.

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

Start your holiday weekend off right with a ride from a Nicasio start to Platform Bridge and Olema Hill, then Bear Valley and SFD out to the beach. Return through Pt Reyes Station. Snacks, bathrooms and drinks available at Drake's Beach, then it's the quick(er) return back to Pt Reyes Station for a late lunch/snacks/drinks/soft-serve ice cream. Ride leader rides a steady TM pace, but anyone comfortable navigating the route on their own (and it's an easy one to follow, with few turns) is welcome. Ride co-listed with Different Spokes SF. Advance sign-up appreciated.