(Last modified Tuesday, April 22 2008, @ 10:41 PDT)
In addition to the rides listed below, we also have weekly rides.
See our ride rating system to decode the secret markings 3/TM/50 etc.
Thu May 1 3/TM/60-80
Duros West
Meet across from the community center on Miller Creek Rd off of
Lucas Valley Rd at 9:00 a.m. for this Marin tour. Bob Hallet, (510)
236-5414.
Thu May 1 4/LTMB/15-25
Thursday Evening Ride
Meet at N Berkeley BART at 5:50 p.m. for PROMPT departure at 6. Up
Spruce, into Tilden Park, out to Inspiration Point and return or
south on Grizzly as daylight permits. Ride will lengthen along with
increasing daylight. Ride is appropriate for all paces; don't be
alarmed at the 4 rating, the main climb is up Spruce, with total
climbing of 1000 feet in 7 miles. Ride repeats every Thursday.
Estella Garcia, (510) 540-6449, vuelas at yahoo dot com.
Sat May 3 2/M/100
Berkeley to Davis
Meet 8:00 a.m. at N Berkeley BART for an 8:15 departure on this
very pleasant and quite flat (4,000 ) route to Davis -- there are a
few hills, but the farther we ride, the flatter it gets. Typically
there are wonderful tailwinds on the flatter stretches. The train
ride back to Berkeley is delightful. If it s warm, be sure to bring
adequate water for the heat and cash for your Amtrak ticket for the
return. A 20% chance of rain in Berkeley or Vacaville cancels;
phone leader by 9:00 p.m. the night before if any doubt. Bruce Berg
(510) 525-3533 or bruceberg at usa dot net.
Sat May 3 4/LTMB/18.7
GPC Individual Time Trial
Meet at the corner of San Pablo Dam Rd and Bear Creek Rd by 9:40
a.m. for a race against the clock. First rider off at 10:01 with a
rider a minute after that. Pre-registration is appreciated. Chip
Scarborough, (510) 222-4592, or dubose3 at msn dot com.
Sun May 4 5/LTMB/73-112
GPC Century
As if you didn't know.
Tue May 6 4/MB/32
Berkeley Tuesday Evening Ride
Meet 5:30 p.m. sharp for 5:35 p.m. departure. For details see the
weekly listings or (better) www.grizz.org/series/berk-tue.html.
Please read that if it's your first time doing the ride. Pace is
true MB -- you may be dropped if not at regroups within 2 minutes
of the first bikes there. Repeats every Tuesday. Mark Abrahams
(510) 524-1294.
Wed May 7 2/MBish/20.75
The Path to Paradise - Midweek Happy Hour Ride
Join the Right Church of Bicycle for a middle of the week spin
around the Paradise Loop. During Happy Hour it's all you can ride
for one low, low price. Meet in front of Corte Madera Peet's (77
Casa Buena Dr, Corte Madera, Holy Land) at 5:15 for 5:30 p.m.
departure. If it rains you are in the wrong state (of mind) or
universe. Madonna Tunucci, (415) 927-7665 or veronucci at comcast
dot net.
Thu May 8 3/TM/60-80
Duros West
Meet at the intersection of Sage Canyon Rd (Hwy 128) and Silverado
Trail at 9:00 a.m. for this sojourn up to Middletown. Bob Hallet,
(510) 236-5414.
Thu May 8 4/LTMB/15-25
Thursday Evening Ride
Meet at N Berkeley BART at 5:50 p.m. for PROMPT departure at 6. Up
Spruce, into Tilden Park, out to Inspiration Point and return or
south on Grizzly as daylight permits. Ride will lengthen along with
increasing daylight. Ride is appropriate for all paces; don't be
alarmed at the 4 rating, the main climb is up Spruce, with total
climbing of 1000 feet in 7 miles. Ride repeats every Thursday.
Keith Trummel, ktrummel at adobe dot com, (510) 527-9832; and
Christine Long, cml94618 at yahoo dot com.
Fri May 9 5/TM/45
Tunnel to Lafayette
Meet at the Lake Chabot parking lot off Broadway in Oakland for a
prompt 10:00 a.m. departure. Up Tunnel to Grizzly, drop down S Park
to Wildcat, up Pumphouse grade to Happy Valley into Lafayette for
lunch. Return via Happy Valley, El Nido and Camino Pablo. Up
Wildcat, Shasta and Grizzly before dropping back down Tunnel. Bring
H2O/snacks. Rain cancels. Nancy Yu, nancyyu7 at hotmail dot com or
(510) 697-7736.
Sat May 10 4/T/73,112
Workers' Century: For Century Volunteers
Route will duplicate the century with slight variations. North Loop
will feature rest stops at Island, Crockett, and Bear Creek with
leftover cookies, fruit, water, and sports drink. Riders get $5 for
lunch in Orinda. There will be no South Loop rest stops. Riders
please be self sufficient as there will be no SAG sweeping the
route (support team cell phone #s will be provided). Come out and
celebrate a job well done! Meet at Orinda BART 7:00 a.m. Alternate
start at Island picnic area at 8:30. Questions? Contact Robert
Ballard, (510) 461-3052 rbball at gmail dot com or Nancy Yu, (510)
697-7736, nancyyu7 at hotmail dot com.
Sun May 11 1/T/18
Coffee and Recovery Ride
A true T-paced ride with a coffee stop at Peet's in Danville. This
is a perfect ride for whatever reason you may be taking it easy
today. Faster riders welcome, but out-of-sight, out-of-mind
applies; anyone losing contact with the group will not be pursued.
Meet at Pleasant Hill BART at 8:50 a.m. for start at 9:05, or
whenever the first train after 9 actually arrives. Helmets
required. Lewis Nusgarten, ridecoordinator at grizz dot org, (510)
848-0810.
Tue May 13 4/MB/32
Berkeley Tuesday Evening Ride
Meet 5:30 p.m. sharp for 5:35 p.m. departure. For details see the
weekly listings or (better) www.grizz.org/series/berk-tue.html.
Please read that if it's your first time doing the ride. Pace is
true MB -- you may be dropped if not at regroups within 2 minutes
of the first bikes there. This week some of us be recovering from
the Central Coast Double, and may well be dropped: the main group
will ride MB. Repeats every Tuesday. Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294.
Wed May 14 2/MBish/20.75
The Path to Paradise - Midweek Happy Hour Ride
Join the Right Church of Bicycle for a middle of the week spin
around the Paradise Loop. During Happy Hour it's all you can ride
for one low, low price. Meet in front of Corte Madera Peet's (77
Casa Buena Dr, Corte Madera, Holy Land) at 5:15 for 5:30 p.m.
departure. If it rains you are in the wrong state (of mind) or
universe. Madonna Tunucci, (415) 927-7665 or veronucci at comcast
dot net.
Thu May 15 3/TM/60-80
Duros West
Meet at 9:00 a.m. by the old Nob Hill Market site on S Livermore
Ave in Livermore for this ride out to the junction and beyond. Bob
Hallet, (510) 236-5414.
Thu May 15 4/LTMB/15-25
Thursday Evening Ride
Meet at N Berkeley BART at 5:50 p.m. for PROMPT departure at 6. Up
Spruce, into Tilden Park, out to Inspiration Point and return or
south on Grizzly as daylight permits. Ride will lengthen along with
increasing daylight. Ride is appropriate for all paces; don't be
alarmed at the 4 rating, the main climb is up Spruce, with total
climbing of 1000 feet in 7 miles. Ride repeats every Thursday.
Keith Trummel, ktrummel at adobe dot com, (510) 527-9832; and
Christine Long, cml94618 at yahoo dot com.
Sat May 17 4/TM/100
Redwood Century
Meet 8:00 a.m. at Rockridge BART for 8:15 departure. A
counterclockwise loop through the Oakland-Berkeley hills along
Redwood Rd, then over Norris Canyon and up Mt Diablo's south gate
to the Junction. Navigate the mystery spots of Walnut Creek before
the final climbs up Alhambra Valley, Wildcat Canyon, and Grizzly
Peak. Time-off-the-bike will be brief. Rain or 20% chance cancels;
contact leader by 9:00 p.m. the night before if any doubt. Karen
Rhodes, klrhodes at berkeley dot edu or (415) 317-9118.
Sat May 17 3.5/TM/55
Bovine the Hard Way
Route: Mill Valley, 4 Corners, Pan Toll, Stinson Beach, Pt Reyes
Station, Nicasio, Fairfax, Mill Valley Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the
Safeway at the corner of Miller and Camino Alto in Mill Valley.
Ralph Goldsticker and Susan Jeiven, (415) 291-9843.
Sun May 18 3/LT/32
Franklin Canyon and Carquinez Scenic Drive
Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Pleasant Hill BART. Ride through Pleasant
Hill out Franklin Cyn with a longer but gentle hill. A fabulous
descent into Crockett, followed by great views of Carquinez Strait
from a secluded road on the return. One spot is frequently
foggy/cold, so carry an extra layer (jacket). Bring lunch or $ to
buy. No drop; helmets required. Rain cancels; if weather is
dubious, contact ride leader. Chuck Wunderlich, (510) 517-1299,
chuckwun at gmail dot com.
Sun May 18 3.5/T/40
Oakland Hills
Join us for our favorite local loop. We'll meet at Rockridge BART
at 9:45 for a prompt 10:00 a.m. departure. Ride goes through
Montclair, Butters-Burdeck-Robinson (aka BBR), over Skyline,
Redwood, into Moraga, through Orinda (lunch stop), up Wildcat,
Grizzly Peak, down Old Tunnel. Call Mike Stein or Dolores Apton at
(510) 530-4248 with questions.
Sun May 18 3/TM/75
Two Bakeries
Meet Jim and Janet at 9:00 a.m. at Miller Creek Recreation Center
(near intersection of Lucas Valley Rd and Miller Creek Rd in Marin)
for a ride to the Tomales Bakery (Jim's favorite) and to the Bovine
Bakery (Janet's favorite). Please park on the street an not in the
Rec Center parking lot. Jim, jthompson at sfwater dot org; Janet,
(510) 534-7621.
Tue May 20 4/MB/32
Berkeley Tuesday Evening Ride
Meet 5:30 p.m. sharp for 5:35 p.m. departure. For details see the
weekly listings or (better) www.grizz.org/series/berk-tue.html.
Please read that if it's your first time doing the ride. Pace is
true MB -- you may be dropped if not at regroups within 2 minutes
of the first bikes there. This week some of us will be recovering
from the Davis Double and may well be dropped: the main group will
ride MB. Repeats every Tuesday. Mark Abrahams (510) 524-1294.
Wed May 21 2/MBish/20.75
The Path to Paradise - Midweek Happy Hour Ride
Join the Right Church of Bicycle for a middle of the week spin
around the Paradise Loop. During Happy Hour it's all you can ride
for one low, low price. Meet in front of Corte Madera Peet's (77
Casa Buena Dr, Corte Madera, Holy Land) at 5:15 for 5:30 p.m.
departure. If it rains you are in the wrong state (of mind) or
universe. Madonna Tunucci, (415) 927-7665 or veronucci at comcast
dot net.
Thu May 22 3/TM/60-80
Duros West
Meet across from the community center on Miller Creek Rd off Lucas
Valley Rd at 9:00 a.m. for this Marin tour. Bob Hallet, (510)
236-5414.
Thu May 22 4/LTMB/15-25
Thursday Evening Ride
Meet at N Berkeley BART at 5:50 p.m. for PROMPT departure at 6. Up
Spruce, into Tilden Park, out to Inspiration Point and return or
south on Grizzly as daylight permits. Ride will lengthen along with
increasing daylight. Ride is appropriate for all paces; don't be
alarmed at the 4 rating, the main climb is up Spruce, with total
climbing of 1000 feet in 7 miles. Ride repeats every Thursday.
Keith Trummel, ktrummel at adobe dot com, (510) 527-9832; and
Christine Long, cml94618 at yahoo dot com.
Fri May 23 5/TM/30
Mt Diablo North
Meet at Heather Farms for a prompt 10:00 a.m. departure. Up Diablo
via Northgate to the junction and the summit. Reverse route back.
Post ride coffee/tea at Peet's. Bring H2O/snacks. Rain cancels.
Nancy Yu, nancyyu7 at hotmail dot com or (510) 697-7736.
Directions: Take 680 N, exit Ygnacio Valley Rd. Right on Ygnacio,
left on San Carlos Dr. Park at the second lot adjacent to the
ballfield.
Sat May 24 2/T/50
SF Embarcadero, Paradise Drive and Tiburon
Meet 6:45 at the Ferry Bldg in San Francisco, on Ferry side for
7:00 a.m. start. Regroup at the Safeway in Mill Valley at approx.
8:00 a.m. for people who want a late start. Ride through
Fisherman's Wharf, the Presidio, over the Golden Gate Bridge to
Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Paradise Dr. Coffee stop in Tiburon.
Return via Belevedere, Strawberry, Mill Valley. Home in time for
lunch. Helmets required, rain cancels; if weather is dubious
contact ride leader. Jim Thompson, (415) 203-4090, jthompson at
sfwater dot org.
Sat May 24 4/TM/68
Monthly Metric: Grizzly Peak Century North Loop
In case you missed it, here's your chance to do the Grizzly Peak
Century. Only there won't be any rest stops, homemade cookies,
lunch stop, or T-shirts. Just the brutal hills in the baking sun.
Meet at the Island parking lot in Tilden Park at Wlidcat Canyon
near the Brazilian Room at 8:00 a.m. for 8:15 a.m. departure. Those
who want to do the South Loop can add it on; maps and route sheets
will be provided for the South Loop, but you will be riding on your
own. Helmets required. Be self-sufficient. Rain cancels. John
Steinberg, (510) 207-4951 or minimalist1 at sbcglobal dot net. I am
seeking a co-ride leader for this ride because I will be returning
from Italy shortly before the ride. Please contact me if you can be
a co-leader.
Sun May 25 3/LT/30
Dublin, Sunol, and Palomares
Meet at 10:00 a.m. at entrance to Dublin BART, for a 10:15 start on
this no-drop ride to Castro Valley via Sunol and Palomares.
Palomares is one of the most beautiful roads in the East Bay.
There's no traffic. The scenery will take your mind off the hill
you're climbing, a wonderful 5 mile grade through rocky gorges,
forested areas, horse farms and wineries. Next is a terrific 5 mile
descent through forests that level out through farm and horse
lands. Bring lunch or $ to buy. Helmets required. For more info,
contact Chuck Wunderlich, (510) 517-1299, chuckwun at gmail dot
com.
Sun May 25 1/XL/~11
Lafayette-Moraga Trail
Meet for a 10:00 a.m. start at Moraga Commons, on St Mary's Rd
close to Moraga Rd in Moraga. We'll ride along the bike path to the
parking lots near Olympic Blvd and ride back. The out and back ride
is approximately 11 miles. Riders who wish to do less can turn
around at any point. There is a playground at Moraga Commons for
pre/post-ride fun for the kids. Ride leader, Toshi Takeuchi, ttoshi
at gmail dot com, (510) 919-7876.
Tue May 27 4/MB/32
Berkeley Tuesday Evening Ride
Meet 5:30 p.m. sharp for 5:35 p.m. departure. For details see the
weekly listings or (better) www.grizz.org/series/berk-tue.html.
Please read that if it's your first time doing the ride. Pace is
true MB -- you may be dropped if not at regroups within 2 minutes
of the first bikes there. This week the ride may be leaderless so
appoint your own. Repeats every Tuesday. Mark Abrahams (510)
524-1294.
Wed May 28 2/MBish/20.75
The Path to Paradise - Midweek Happy Hour Ride
Join the Right Church of Bicycle for a middle of the week spin
around the Paradise Loop. During Happy Hour it's all you can ride
for one low, low price. Meet in front of Corte Madera Peet's (77
Casa Buena Dr, Corte Madera, Holy Land) at 5:15 for 5:30 p.m.
departure. If it rains you are in the wrong state (of mind) or
universe. Madonna Tunucci, (415) 927-7665 or veronucci at comcast
dot net.
Thu May 29 3/TM/60-80
Duros West
Meet by Walnut Park in Petaluma at 9:00 a.m. for this trip up to
the Russian River. Bob Hallet, (510) 236-5414.
Thu May 29 4/LTMB/15-25
Thursday Evening Ride
Meet at N Berkeley BART at 5:50 p.m. for PROMPT departure at 6. Up
Spruce, into Tilden Park, out to Inspiration Point and return or
south on Grizzly as daylight permits. Ride will lengthen along with
increasing daylight. Ride is appropriate for all paces; don't be
alarmed at the 4 rating, the main climb is up Spruce, with total
climbing of 1000 feet in 7 miles. Ride repeats every Thursday.
Keith Trummel, ktrummel at adobe dot com, (510) 527-9832; and
Christine Long, cml94618 at yahoo dot com.
Fri May 30 1.5/T/36
Point Richmond
Join me on this easy paced ride out to Pt Richmond for lunch at
Little Louie's. Meet at the foot of the pedestrian bridge on
Addison in Berkeley (near the Aquatic Park) for a prompt 10:00 a.m.
departure. We'll ride out along Frontage Rd to the Emeryville
Marina, down University and around Caesar Chavez Park before
looping back to hop on the Bay Trail out to Richmond Marina Bay.
Bring H2O, snacks, lunch or $ to buy. Rain cancels. Nancy Yu,
nancyyu7 at hotmail dot com or (510) 697-7736.
Sat May 31 3/TM/40_60
Breakfast Decide and Ride
Meet at N Berk BART at 8:10 a.m. for an 8:15 start. We'll ride the
9 mi to breakfast at Kaliente and decide on the rest of the ride as
we eat; we often split into long and medium groups. The short
option is doing Dam Rd after breakfast, up Wildcat and down Spruce.
This route may not have an official leader, but it's an easy route
to do on your own. Lewis Nusgarten, (510) 848-0810 or
ridecoordinator at grizz dot org. Helmets required. Rain cancels
ride, but we may go eat anyway.
Sat May 31 5!!/TM/50
Vicious Hills
Meet at Rockridge BART at 8:00 a.m. The ride will start promptly at
8:15. 9,500' of climbing in approximately 50 miles. I'll list just
the major climbs. Montclair to Skyline by Snake and then Colton.
Thornhill and then Elverton to Skyline. Tunnel to Channing,
Sherwick, Bristol, and Buckingham to Skyline. Hiller to Alvarado
and then up Claremont to Skyline. Centennial to Grizzly Peak. South
Park to Grizzly Peak. Bates and Alcalanes to Camino Pablo. El
Toyanal/Lomas Contatas to Grizzly Peak and then up to the top of
Volmer Peak. Helmets required; rain or 30% chance cancels. Any
questions, please contact Kirk Hastings, (510) 420-1146, ibapahpeak
at gmail dot com or Brian Aldrich, (510) 693-0603, brianaldrich at
comcast dot net.
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