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• B/2/30-50 FRIDAY B RIDE

  • Start
    Fri, November 02, 2018
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  • End
    Fri, January 04, 2019
  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    McKenzie Park in Los Altos

  Meet Louis Rustenburg (408-420-0443, louisngisele@gmail.com) every 1st and 3rd Friday and Vern Tucker (408-730-2548, vltnvt1@comcast.net) every 2nd and 4th Friday at 10 AM at McKenzie Park for a 10:15 AM ride start. Rides will be a mix of hills and flatter residential roads, with a lunch stop along the way.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• BCD/1/26 Java Jive from San Mateo

  • Start
    Mon, November 05, 2018
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  • End
    Mon, December 31, 2018
  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    Los Prados Park, San Mateo

  The Monday morning ride for bicyclists who live in the northern cities of the Peninsula is growing in numbers. It is a flat (except overpasses) route to Cafe Borrone in Menlo Park for coffee and/or breakfast. We return at a social pace through the quiet, residential streets in Menlo Park, Atherton, Redwood City, San Carlos, and Belmont. The Hill Climbers’ Option adds 12 to 16 miles to the ride. Meet at Los Prados Park at 8:30 AM for a departure at 8:45 AM. Directions: From 101, drive east on Hillsdale Blvd., take the first right on Norfolk St. and right again on La Selva; take the first left onto Casa de Campo. The Park is on the left. Rain/muddy conditions cancel. Route sheet online: http://westernwheelersbicycleclub.memberlodge.com/page-1863579

  For more information, call Tom Prager (650-219-9206, trprager1200@gmail.com).

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• A/0/15 Social Paced Monday Morning Coffee Ride

  • Start
    Mon, November 05, 2018
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  • End
    Mon, December 31, 2018
  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    Rengstorff Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff, Mountain View

  If you are not ready for the faster pace of the other Monday morning rides until after you’ve had your coffee, then this ride might be just right for you. Meet Tom Stephany (650-483-4273 day of ride only) at Rengstorff community center 201 S. Rengstorff Avenue, Mountain View. Due to remodeling the regular parking lot is closed and we’ve had to change our meeting area. Meet in the parking lot near the corner where Rengstorff and the train tracks meet. On Rengstorff Drive east turn on Crisanto Ave. just before reaching the train tracks. Parking lot is 400 feet on the right. We’ll meet at 8:45 for a 9:00 am departure for Cafe Borrone in Menlo Park. Very flat, and we’ll travel at a mild, social, and comfortable “A” pace. Nobody left behind, we are in this together. Rain cancels.

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• DE/1/28 Java Jive Double Expresso

  • Start
    Mon, November 05, 2018
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  • End
    Mon, December 31, 2018
  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    Bicycle Outfitters, 963 Fremont Ave (Loyola Corners). Los Altos

  Jump out of the starting blocks at 9:15 am with a fast pace-line to Cafe Borrone in Menlo Park. We will work our way back along the foothills after coffee. No sweep; one regroup for coffee. Meet at Bicycle Outfitter, 963 Fremont Ave (Loyola Corners). Los Altos. near the corner of Fremont, Miramonte and Foothill Expressway. Leader: Dave Fitch, davidfitch@prodigy.net.
  

  
  

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• BC/1/24 Monday Morning Mocha Mooch

  • Start
    Mon, November 05, 2018
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  • End
    Mon, December 31, 2018
  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    Lucky Parking Lot, 2175 Grant Rd, Los Altos

  Start your week with a fast or easy ride (you decide) to Cafe Borrone in Menlo Park. Reflect upon the past weekend with old and new friends. Return at a social pace through quiet residential streets.
  

  Meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 am departure at the Lucky Supermarket parking lot (2175 Grant Road, Los Alto, CA)  Cross streets are Foothill Expressway and Arboretum.

  Pete Letchworth (pete@letchworths.com, 408-257-7626 and Allen Cymrot (cymrealadv@gmail.com) share leadership of this ride.

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• CD/2/30–35 Blasberg's Tuesday Loop

  • Start
    Tue, November 06, 2018
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  • End
    Tue, January 08, 2019
  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    Westmoor Shopping Center, Fremont and Mary, Sunnyvale

  Peter B. has now retired from leading this ride. In honor of his many years of dedicated service we have named the ride after him, and the immortal works of his ride description will be retained here, mostly intact. So here we go: Retired, home executive, between jobs, playing hooky? We’d love to have you join us each Tuesday during the year, rain or shine, at Starbucks in the Westmoor Shopping Center in Sunnyvale, corner of Fremont and Mary, at a later, civilized hour. The route is a variation of the Portola loop with lunch stops at various eating places in the Palo Alto area. There are hilly C and D routes as well as a flat route. All rides meet at 10:45 AM for a prompt 11:00 AM departure. The hilly route varies through the month. Routes in Excel and PDF format. Everyone assembles together at regroups and lunch. Many stop for coffee near the end of the ride. Leader: Vern L. Tucker, vltbike@yahoo.com, home 408-730-2548, cell 408-893-6008. Bring lunch or buy.

  
  

  GPS Files: Tuesday Loop GPS Files

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• DE/4/20 - Tuesday Power Lunch

  • Start
    Tue, November 06, 2018
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  • End
    Tue, December 18, 2018
  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    see ride description

  Join Robert Sexton (robert@kudra.com, 408.218.8466) and Mark Bagnola (mbagnola@mac.com) for a fast lunchtime ride from Cupertino into the hills around Stevens Creek Reservoir.  Typical routes include one of: Montebello, Redwood Gulch, or Villa Montalvo/Peach, and are finalized at the ride meet to be about 90 minutes long with a brief regroup at the top of the hill(s) of choice.  Meet behind the Cupertino Target (intersection of Alves Drive and Saich Way) by noon for a 12:05 Sharp Sharp departure.  Falling rain cancels.
  

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• D/3-4/35-65 Hills-R-Us, Social Climbers D Version

  • Start
    Wed, December 05, 2018
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  • End
    Wed, December 26, 2018
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Shoup Park, Los Altos

  If you can ride the hills but not at the fast D/E pace, come join us, the D Social Climbers. Please note the Social Climbers' ride is not suitable for novice riders, nor is it for riders lacking climbing experience. We do the same ride as the D/E's, meeting at Shoup Park at 9:45 am for a 10:00 departure. These rides vary weekly, but often include Hwy 9, Page Mill, Old La Honda, Kings Mountain, West Alpine or Tunitas. Always be prepared for variable weather on Skyline. Foul weather in the hills will keep the ride in the valley. Rain cancels. Ride leaders are Betty DeLuco (beedeebikes@yahoo.com) and Dave Fitch (davidfitch@prodigy.net or 408-406-2048).The route sheet is on the Hills-R-Us information page here.  Please print out a copy as the ride leader doesn't provide route sheets.

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• DE/3–4/35–65 Hills R Us

  • Start
    Wed, December 05, 2018
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  • End
    Wed, December 26, 2018
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Shoup Park, Los Altos

  Gather at Shoup Garden Park, 400 University Ave., Los Altos at 10:00 am, ride departs at 10:15. Pace and regroups accommodate all D and E riders, so that no one feels they’re making the others wait for them. Rides vary weekly but often include Hwy 9, Page Mill, Old La Honda, Kings Mountain, West Alpine or Tunitas. Be prepared for variable weather on Skyline. Foul weather in the hills keeps the ride in the valley. Rain cancels. Route, including lunch stop or lack of one, and leader(s) announced 1-2 days beforehand via the the WWBC webpage under Ride Information/Hills R Us at:  https://westernwheelersbicycleclub.wildapricot.org/page-1111752 Leaders: Steve Chapel (650 823-7982, schapel2@gmail.com) Paul Melville (408 257-3626, melvillepaul@hotmail.com) and Doug Hahn (650 279-0357, dhahn11@yahoo.com)

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• B/3/34 Sharon Park to Laurelwood Park.

  • When
    Tue, December 11, 2018
  •  
    9:50 AM
  • Location
    Sharon Park Safeway

  Join Ken Lum (Cell: 650-832-8133, Home: 650-508-1879, Email: lum40@comcast.net) at the Safeway parking lot at Sharon Park in Menlo Park at 9:50 am for a 10:05 am departure for a variation on Jim Burque's San Mateo Loop ride where we climb up De Anza Blvd. to Laurelwood Park for a beautiful view of the park canyon. Then we take a trail through the park down into Esposto for lunch. Back via the flats. Rain or the Return of the Wolfman cancels.

  
  

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• B/3 (2700')/23 KINGS MOUNTAIN

  • When
    Wed, December 12, 2018
  •  
    8:45 AM
  • Location
    Emerald Hills Cafe (next to Sancho's, Canyon and Oak Knoll, RWC)

  Meet Joan Marshall (joanmarshal@outlook.com, 650-722-4254) at 8:45 AM for a 9 AM start at Emerald Hills Cafe (next to Sancho's, Canyon and Oak Knoll, RWC). Route: Canyon to Highland to Jefferson. Jefferson to Canada. Canada to Olive Hill to Manuela to Kings Mtn. Road. Right at Greer and through Huddart. Return the same way. This is a three hour ride, plus or minus. Casual Pace. Rain cancels.   
  

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• C/3/38 WOODSIDE LOOPS

  • When
    Thu, December 13, 2018
  •  
    9:45 AM
  • Location
    Behind the Pioneer Hotel on Woodside Rd

  Join Lisa Burque as we loop up and around some local hills and backroads including a jaunt through Huddart Park.  Lunch stop after most of the climbing is done.  Meet behind the Pioneer Hotel on Woodside Rd at 9:45 for a 10am start.  Rain Cancels.  burquejl@gmail.com or 650-823-6800. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26681457

  Route Sheet:  Woodside loops.pdf

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• A/0/16 BREAKFAST AT SHORELINE

  • When
    Sun, December 16, 2018
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    McKenzie Park off Fremont Ave. in Los Altos

  Meet Pam Putman (pamjean1017@hotmail.com) at 8 am for an 8:15 start from McKenzie Park off Fremont Ave. in Los Altos to ride to Shoreline Park for breakfast (or just coffee and pastry should that be your preference) at the Lakeside Cafe.  We'll be riding through quiet residential neighborhoods to enter the Stevens Creek Trail. We'll take the trail to Shoreline Park and then after breakfast (don't forget to bring your moola!) we'll return by the same route. There are 3 bicycle/pedestrian overpasses and 3 bicycle/pedestrian underpasses on the trail.   Come see who's the passenger on Pam's helmet this month.  Rain or serious threat of rain cancels

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• B/3/25 Over the Hill to the City Pub

  • When
    Tue, December 18, 2018
  •  
    9:50 AM
  • Location
    Sharon Park Safeway

  Join Ken Lum (lum40@comcast.net and Home: 1-650-508-1879, Cell: 1-650-832-8133) at the Safeway parking lot at Sharon Park in Menlo Park at 9:50 am for a 10:05 am departure for a climb over Emerald Hills to lunch at the City Pub in Redwood City. We will start in the parking lot of the Sharon Park Shopping Center near the entrance across from the Shell gas station so as not to interfere with customer parking. Rain or an invasion of the Body Snatchers cancels.

  
  

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• B/2 (2069')/27 RWC TO ALPINE

  • When
    Thu, December 20, 2018
  •  
    8:45 AM
  • Location
    Emerald Hills Cafe (next to Sancho's, Canyon and Oak Knoll Dr., RWC)

  Meet Joan Marshall (joanmarshal@outlook.com, 650-722-4254) at 8:45 AM for a 9 AM start at Emerald Hills Cafe (next to Sancho's, Canyon and Oak Knoll Dr., RWC). Parking on the street. This is a three hour ride. Casual Pace. Route: Canyon to Highland to Jefferson to Canada. Canada to Mountain Home to Portola Road to Willowbrook. Willowbrook to Alpine. Out and back, except the descent will turn left at Portola Road, instead of Willowbrook. Rain cancels.
  

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• B/2/24 Palo Alto to Alpine

  • When
    Thu, December 20, 2018
  •  
    8:45 AM
  • Location
    Hoover Park in Palo Alto (Cowper & El Dorado)

  Meet Rosemary Gill at Hoover Park (Cowper & El Dorado) in Palo Alto at 8:45 for a 9:00 start. We'll meet Joan Marshall's group from Redwood City in Portola Valley and continue together at a civilized pace up Alpine Road. Back by lunchtime. rosemarygill@sbcglobal.net/650-823-0207

  
  

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• A/0/16 BREAKFAST AT SHORELINE

  • When
    Sun, December 23, 2018
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    McKenzie Park off Fremont Ave. in Los Altos

  Meet Pam Putman (pamjean1017@hotmail.com) at 8 am for an 8:15 start from McKenzie Park off Fremont Ave. in Los Altos to ride to Shoreline Park for breakfast (or just coffee and pastry should that be your preference) at the Lakeside Cafe.  We'll be riding through quiet residential neighborhoods to enter the Stevens Creek Trail. We'll take the trail to Shoreline Park and then after breakfast (don't forget to bring your moola!) we'll return by the same route. There are 3 bicycle/pedestrian overpasses and 3 bicycle/pedestrian underpasses on the trail.   Come see who's the passenger on Pam's helmet this month.  Rain or serious threat of rain cancels

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• B/2.5/25 4th SUNDAY - SARATOGA

  • When
    Sun, December 23, 2018
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    at McKenzie Park in Los Altos (near tennis courts)

  Hello Social "B"s. Join Emily (82sunshine82@gmail.com) on a leisurely ride heading up Mt. Eden, then meander through The Maze to downtown Saratoga where there are a couple lunch options (bring or buy) before heading back via Seven Springs Parkway. Meet at McKenzie Park in Los Altos (near tennis courts) at 10 am for 10:15 departure. Rain cancels. 

  Route sheet: 4th Sunday B Ride (Saratoga)  or GPS: Map/GPS File
  

  
  

  
  

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• C/3/35 4th SUNDAY - LOS GATOS.

  • When
    Sun, December 23, 2018
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    McKenzie Park in Los Altos

  Monthly ride to Los Gatos via Mt. Eden, Pierce, and Villa Montalvo. Lunch in Los Gatos and return through the Maze. This is a social paced ride with regroups, but faster riders are welcome to form a separate C+ group at the start. Meet at McKenzie Park in Los Altos at 10:00 AM for 10:15 AM departure. Leader: Frank McConville (650-450-2325 or frank_mc_conville@hotmail.com). Rain cancels. Route sheets/Maps: http://westernwheelersbicycleclub.memberlodge.com/page-1863579.

  
  

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• B/1/24 BACKWARDS TO HOME

  • When
    Thu, December 27, 2018
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Shoup Park in Los Altos

  Join Bill Eaglstein (weaglstein@gmail.com) 305 342 4053 at Shoup Park at 10 am for a 10:15 departure. We will ride to the bay via the Permanente Creek Trail  and use the Stevens Creek Trail to reach lunch our Korean Fried Chicken lunch at Bonchon in Mt View.  Rain cancels.  
  

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• LDT RIDE: SHORELINE B/1.5(1500’)/37; C/2(1700’)/42; D/3-4(4200’)/44-61; E/3 (5200’)/69

  • When
    Sat, January 05, 2019
  •  
    9:45 AM
  • Location
    Gunn High School

  LDT RIDE: SHORELINE

  • B/1.5(1500’)/37;
  • C/2(1700’)/42;
  • D/3-4(4200’)/44-61;
  • E/3 (5200’)/69

  We start the LDT series with a ride through the local flats and foothills before making our way over to Shoreline Park for lunch, where we’ll have lunch at Michael’s Restaurant (bring or buy). Return via the Stevens Creek Bike Path to Foothill Expressway. D and E riders follow more challenging routes and can choose to stop at Gunn or add a lunch loop to Shoreline Park.     Rain cancels. NOTE: There might NOT be open restrooms at Gunn, but there is an early restroom stop on all routes. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895

  MEETING TIME: 9:45 am for 10:00 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: Gunn High School (780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto).

  
  

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• B/B+/2/30 RIDE FROM SHARON PARK

  • Start
    Tue, January 08, 2019
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  • End
    Tue, January 29, 2019
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Sharon Park Safeway, Menlo Park

  Rides and ride leader will vary each week but you can count on a ride from Sharon Park Safeway Lot in Menlo Park every Tuesday.  Meet either Ken Lum (lum40@comcast.net  or 650-832-8133) for a SHARON PARK TO SHORELINE B ride or Jim Burque (408-656-4645, jburque54@gmail.com) for a B+ ride.  This listing will get updated as the individual rides get posted.  Meet at 9:50 am for a 10:05 departure at 325 S. Sharon Park Drive, Menlo Park.
  

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• LDT RIDE: SARATOGA B/2(1500’)/34; C/2.5(2800’)/43; D/3(3400’)/48; E/4(6000’)/58

  • When
    Sat, January 12, 2019
  •  
    9:45 AM
  • Location
    Gunn High School, Palo Alto

  LDT RIDE: SARATOGA

  • B/2(1500’)/34;
  • C/2.5(2800’)/43;
  • D/3(3400’)/48;
  • E/4(6000’)/58
    

  This ride will take various routes that traverse through Saratoga. B riders take a lowland route and have lunch in Saratoga. C’s and D’s will climb Mt. Eden and Pierce then continue on to lunch at Alotta’s Deli in Los Altos (D’s add a run up to the end of Stevens Canyon). E’s take a more challenging route climbing Old La Honda and West Alpine. Return via the maze (E’s via Mt Eden/Pierce). BE SURE TO BRING SNACKS as lunch is late in the ride. Rain cancels. NOTE: There might NOT be open restrooms at Gunn, but there is an early restroom stop on all routes. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:45 am for 10:00 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: Gunn High School (780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto).

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• Pt Reyes Populaire CD/3/75

  • When
    Sun, January 13, 2019
  •  
    7:30 AM
  • Location
    Chrissy Field, San Francisco

  A classic opening ride for the season. This route starts at Crissy Field in SF, then travels north through Mill Valley, Larkspur, Fairfax and onwards to Pt Reyes station for Real Food.  Return via Olema and the amazing redwoods of Samuel P Taylor State Park. There will be a post-ride picnic at Crissy field. Conditions in Marin can be cold at this time of year.  Bring suitable clothing and be prepared to make final clothing decisions at the ride start. Weather Forecasts for the area can be unreliable more than three days in advance. This ride requires registration ($10).   Contact me in advance for further information and carpool coordination. Meet Robert Sexton (408) 218-8466, robert@kudra.com at 7:30 AM at 1199 E Beach, San Francisco, CA 94129 for sign-in and the 8:00 AM start.  Route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1770391
  

  
  

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• LDT RIDE: PULGAS WATER TEMPLE B/2(2000’)/33; C/3(2900’)/41; D/3(3700’)/45; E/4(6000’)/61

  • When
    Sat, January 19, 2019
  •  
    9:45 AM
  • Location
    Gunn High School, Palo Alto

  LDT RIDE: PULGAS WATER TEMPLE

  • B/2(2000’)/33;
  • C/3(2900’)/41;
  • D/3(3700’)/45;
  • E/4(6000’)/61
    

  All groups will take various routes to a mid-ride snack stop beside the beautiful Pulgas Water Temple. B’s traverse the Portola Loop and return via Jefferson and Alameda de las Pulgas. C’s climb Taaffe and Westridge on the way to Woodside and return via Edgewood and Lakeview. D’s and E’s will climb King’s Mountain then descend vista-filled Skyline Blvd and Highway 92. E’s add an extra 13 mile loop after their Water Temple snack stop. B, C, and D groups will continue on to lunch at the "Golden Triangle".  BE SURE TO BRING SNACKS as lunch is late in the ride. Rain cancels. NOTE: There might NOT be open restrooms at Gunn, but there is an early restroom stop on all routes. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895

  MEETING TIME: 9:45 am for 10:00 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: Gunn High School (780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto).

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• LDT RIDE: MORGAN HILL B/2(2000’)/35; C/2(2400’)/49; D/2(2700’)/53; E/2(3200’)/72

  • When
    Sat, January 26, 2019
  •  
    9:45 AM
  • Location
    Uvas Reservoir, Morgan Hill

  LDT RIDE: MORGAN HILL

  • B/2(2000’)/35;
  • C/2(2400’)/49;
  • D/2(2700’)/53;
  • E/2(3200’)/72
    

  Come join us to cycle some quiet country roads with quintessential California scenery on this route. All routes will have lunch at Erik’s Deli (bring or buy) in Morgan Hill. B riders ride a loop north to Bailey Avenue, while C,D, and E routes will include a climb up scenic Gilroy Hot Springs Rd. E’s add the Bailey Avenue Loop after lunch. BE SURE TO BRING SNACKS AND WATER as lunch is late in the ride. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:45 am for 10:00 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: Uvas Reservoir Park (14900 Uvas Road, Morgan Hill, CA): take 101 to Morgan Hill, exit at Tennant Rd. Turn right on Tennant Rd, then left on Butterfield Blvd. Cross Monterey Hwy and continue on Watsonville Rd for 3.8 miles. Turn right on Uvas Rd, go 2.4 miles.

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• LDT RIDE: SEASCAPE B/2.5(2200’)/34; C/3(3600’)/46; D/4(4900’)/52; E/3(5300’)/74

  • When
    Sat, February 02, 2019
  •  
    9:45 AM
  • Location
    Aptos, CA

  LDT RIDE: SEASCAPE

  • B/2.5(2200’)/34;
  • C/3(3600’)/46;
  • D/4(4900’)/52;
  • E/3(5300’)/74
    

  Modified routes and new meeting location for 2019! Come see Monterey Bay and the scenic apple orchards of Corralitos. Our route includes Aptos Beach, Hames Road, and Brown’s Valley to lunch, hot cider and pie at Gizdich Ranch apple orchards. Return via Larkin Valley Road. E riders follow an extended after lunch loop to San Miguel Canyon. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:45 am for 10:00 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: NEW MEETING LOCATION FOR 2019! Meet at corner of Sumner Ave and Via Solderini (216 Via Solderini, Aptos). Take Highway 17 to Highway 1 South. Follow Highway 1 South about 10 miles. Exit right on San Andreas Rd.; turn right at Seascape Blvd.; turn left on Sumner Ave to Via Solderini. Park curbside along Sumner Avenue on either side of street. Restrooms and water available at park across railroad tracks.

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• LDT RIDE: LIVERMORE B/3(2400’)/38; C/3(3200’)/48; D/2.5(3500’)/60; E/3(5000’)/75

  • When
    Sat, February 09, 2019
  •  
    9:45 AM
  • Location
    Livermore, CA

  LDT RIDE: LIVERMORE

  • B/3(2400’)/38;
  • C/3(3200’)/48;
  • D/2.5(3500’)/60;
  • E/3(5000’)/75
    

  Routes slightly modified for 2019! Join us for a beautiful scenic loop over Altamont Pass and Patterson Pass, returning to Livermore for lunch (bring snacks as lunch is 25-40 miles into the ride depending on ride level). D’s and E’s traverse a route south of Livermore, and E’s include a climb to Del Valle Park. After lunch C, D, and E riders take on Flynn Road. There is water/restrooms at the start and we’ve added a new water/restroom stop in Tracy. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:45 am for 10:00 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: All groups meet at Robert Livermore Park (988 Loyola Way, Livermore, CA). From I-580 exit at First Street Exit, then R on First Street, L on North Mines Road, R on East Avenue (@ T), R on Loyola Way, L into park.

  
  

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• LDT RIDE: CALAVERAS B/4(3100’)/36; C/4(4000’)/40; D/4(6000’)/57; E/4(7000’)/65

  • When
    Sat, February 16, 2019
  •  
    9:45 AM
  • Location
    Milpitas, CA

  LDT RIDE: CALAVERAS

  • B/4(3100’)/36;
  • C/4(4000’)/40;
  • D/4(6000’)/57;
  • E/4(7000’)/65
    

  Modified routes and start location for 2019! Enjoy this scenic route along the Calaveras Reservoir, with eagles and maybe some other exciting wildlife. All routes will climb Calaveras to the dam site, then U-TURN. B’s descend to lunch at La Chingada Taqueria  in San Jose, while CDE riders climb over Felter/Sierra before descending to lunch at the taqueria. After lunch all riders take varying routes through (and beyond) Alum Rock Park. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:45 am for 10:00 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: New start location for 2019 for all groups! Meet at NE corner of Cataldi Park (2920 Cataldi Drive, San Jose, CA). Directions: Hwy 237 east, I-880 south, Montague Expressway east, right on Morrill Ave., right on Cataldi Dr.

  
  

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• LDT RIDE: HOLLISTER HILLS B/2(2200’)/46; C/2(3100’)/54; D/3(4500’)/64; E/3(4800’)/85

  • When
    Sat, February 23, 2019
  •  
    9:45 AM
  • Location
    Hollister, CA

  LDT RIDE: HOLLISTER HILLS

  • B/2(2200’)/46;
  • C/2(3100’)/54;
  • D/3(4500’)/64;
  • E/3(4800’)/85
    

  New version of the former San Juan Bautista LDT! Come join us for a ride through the rustic and scenic country roads of San Benito County. We’ll travel south and east through Tres Pinos and Paicines and finish with the Cienega Wine Trail. C/D/E’s add a remote extension on McCreey Ranch Road and D/E’s an extension on the far reaches of Quien Saba Road. E riders also add the traditional loop to the mission at San Juan Bautista. Lunch for all groups is at the Paicines General Store where they have snack foods as well as Mexican entrees. Bring plenty of water/snacks. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:45 am for 10:00 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: New meeting location at Veterans Memorial Park in Hollister (1041 Memorial Drive, Hollister). Take 101 South, exit south of Gilroy onto Highway 25 East, in Hollister Left on Hillcrest Road, Right on Memorial Drive to entrance on left. (64 miles from Palo Alto).

  
  

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• LDT RIDE: PESCADERO B/2.5(2400’)/37; C/2.5(2900’)/43; D/4(5700’)/61; E/3.5(6100’)/69

  • When
    Sat, March 02, 2019
  •  
    9:45 AM
  • Location
    Woodside or La Honda - see details

  LDT RIDE: PESCADERO

  • B/2.5(2400’)/37;
  • C/2.5(2900’)/43;
  • D/4(5700’)/61;
  • E/3.5(6100’)/69
    

  All routes will enjoy great spring views of the mountains and the sea. B’s will traverse Pescadero, Bean Hollow, and Stage Roads, while the C’s add Cloverdale and Gazos Creek. D’s and E’s start in Woodside and complete a circuit including Kings Mountain and Tunitas Creek. E’s add a loop on Gazos Creek/Cloverdale. All routes will enjoy lunch in Pescadero (bring or buy). Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:45 am for 10:00 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: There are 2 locations: B’s and C’s meet in La Honda (8910 La Honda Road, La Honda), parking on the street along Hwy. 84 anywhere between the fire station and the post office (do not park in the store parking lots). D’s and E’s meet in Woodside behind the Pioneer Hotel (2925 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA).

  
  

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• LDT RIDE: MARIN HEADLANDS B/3/(2100’)/42; C/3(2700’)/49; D/3(4400’)/58; E/3(6200’)/68

  • When
    Sat, March 09, 2019
  •  
    9:45 AM
  • Location
    San Francisco, CA

  LDT RIDE: MARIN HEADLANDS

  • B/3/(2100’)/42;
  • C/3(2700’)/49;
  • D/3(4400’)/58;
  • E/3(6200’)/68
    

  Our ride starts at the historic “Parade Grounds” in the Presidio, then across the Golden Gate Bridge to the Marin Headlands. All groups get a taste of the Marin Headlands with a climb up all or part of Conzelman Road, then descend to the Barry-Baker Tunnel and Sausalito. D riders will climb to the Panoramic Highway and loop through scenic Muir Woods, while the E’s add Pan Toll Road. All routes will traverse lovely Paradise Drive enroute to Tiburon for lunch. Return via Strawberry Drive/Seminary Drive and the bridge. Please note there is a $8.50 per car (cash or credit card) parking fee at the Presidio. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:45 am for 10:00 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: Meet at the Main Post/Parade Grounds in the Presidio (104 Montgomery St, Presidio, SF, CA).  Directions: From I-280 follow signs for Golden Gate Bridge through Golden Gate Park to Park Presidio/Veterans Blvd, take 101 South/Marina Blvd exit just BEFORE Golden Gate Bridge, 1^st exit to Presidio/Marina, R on Girard Rd, R on Lincoln Blvd, L on Anza Ave, parking lot on right. Please note there is a $8.50 per car (cash or credit card) parking fee at the Presidio.

  
  

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• LDT FRIDAY RIDE: HEALDSBURG TO CHALK HILL C-/2(1800’)/42

  • When
    Fri, March 15, 2019
  •  
    11:30 AM
  • Location
    Healdsburg, CA

  LDT FRIDAY RIDE: HEALDSBURG TO CHALK HILL 

  C-/2(1800’)/42  

  Come a bit early for the Healdsburg LDT Weekend and enjoy an afternoon loop east of Healdsburg to Chalk Hill. This is an afternoon ride that will meet at 11:30 am for an 11:45 am departure (we should be back by about 4 pm and will get together for dinner at 6 pm). We'll loop clockwise to Chalk Hill and south to Shiloh Ranch Park, then return via Westside Road. This is social paced C ride but faster (or slower) riders are welcome to form a separate ride group at the start if desired. No lunch break, but bring a snack to enjoy at Shiloh Ranch Park. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps. See Saturday HEALDSBURG WEEKEND ride listing for logistics/registration information.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME:11:30 am for 11:45 departure

  MEETING LOCATION:Meet in Healdsburg at the fountain in the main public square (Plaza Park). Park in the public parking area on Matheson Street, one block west of Plaza Park. If lot is full park on nearby streets – plan enough time to make your way to the square by 11:30.

   

   

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• LDT RIDE: HEALDSBURG WEEKEND B/3(3000’)/43; C/3.5(4800’)/57; DE/4(4600-8000’)/57-81

  • When
    Sat, March 16, 2019
  •  
    9:15 AM
  • Location
    Healdsburg, CA
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  LDT RIDE: HEALDSBURG WEEKEND

  • B/3(3000’)/43;
  • C/3.5(4800’)/57;
  • DE/4(4600-8000’)/57-81
    

  (Formerly known as GEYSERVILLE WEEKEND) All rides start in downtown Healdsburg, allowing riders to cruise to the start from their hotels in Healdsburg. B/C routes allow easy shortcuts if weather or fatigue necessitate. B/C riders climb Geysers Road from the East side up first big ascent to (or beyond) the “Three Ranches” viewpoint (passing through two short gravel sections) then backtrack to lunch at Jimtown Store. After lunch we explore beautiful Dry Creek and West Dry Creek Roads. D/E riders take a longer more remote loop that traverses the traditional Geysers Loop in a clockwise direction, starting in Healdsburg. This remote D/E route has no services from Mile 17 to Mile 50, so riders must be self-sufficient and prepared for 50 miles/4500’ before lunch! There is one very steep section (1.5 miles at about 18%).  After lunch D/E riders can go directly to Healdsburg (57 miles) or climb beautiful Pine Flat Road, either to the Rob Roy Flat Overlook (6 mile climb) or the end of the road (11 mile climb). All routes have extensive climbing before lunch, so be prepared with plenty of water and snacks. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps. See additional ride listings for Friday and Sunday.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:15 am for 9:30 departure (NOTE START OF 9:15 MEETING TIMES)

  MEETING LOCATION: Meet in Healdsburg at the free public parking area on Matheson Street, one block west of Plaza Park (follow signs to “All Day Parking”). There are public restrooms at the start.

  ACCOMMODATIONS: Make reservations early if staying overnight!Contact leader with questions. Many options available in area – Saturday group dinner will be in Healdsburg and all rides start in Healdsburg. Less expensive lodging options can be found near Santa Rosa or Cloverdale (15 miles). Saturday's pre-dinner wine & cheese party will be at the America's Best Value Inn/Fairview Inn.

  NOTE: Rooms are more expensive this year at America’s Best Value Inn, which is in the process of changing their name to Fairview Inn & Suites.  (You may find best rates on Expedia.com or similar. Tip - try entering "1" for number of people in room...)

     Recommended lodging:

  1. America’s Best Value Inn/Fairview Inn (Healdsburg), 707-433-5548 or expedia.com.
  2. Best Western Dry Creek Inn (Healdsburg), 707-433-0300 or drycreekinn.com.
  3. Healdsburg Travelodge (Healdsburg),  707-433-0101 or healdsburglodge.com

  REGISTRATION: Please register on the web site (go to ride listing on online schedule) for our "2-3 day weekend" rides, so we can plan better. (Registration is not a strict requirement, so feel free to decide at the last minute if necessary.)

  
  

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• LDT SUNDAY RIDE: HEALDSBURG TO SWEETWATER SPRINGS BC/2(1500’)/30; CD/3!(2300’)/37

  • When
    Sun, March 17, 2019
  •  
    10:15 AM
  • Location
    Healdsburg, CA

  LDT SUNDAY RIDE: HEALDSBURG TO SWEETWATER SPRINGS

  • BC/2(1500’)/30;
  • CD/3!(2300’)/37  
    

  Enjoy a beautiful ride in the redwoods from Healdsburg to Sweetwater Springs. Both routes get a chance to savor beautiful remote Sweetwater Springs Road. CD route continues up the steep section of Sweetwater Springs (18% grade for .7 mile) and on to Guerneville, while the BC route does an “out-n-back” on the easier portion of Sweetwater. (Skipping the “out-n-back” results in a leisurely 21 mile ride.) Both routes return to Healdsburg via scenic Eastside Road and enjoy lunch in Healdsburg at the end of their rides. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps. See Saturday HEALDSBURG WEEKEND ride listing for logistics/registration information.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:15 am for 9:30 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: Meet in Healdsburg at the free public parking area on Matheson Street, one block west of Plaza Park (follow signs to “All Day Parking”). There are public restrooms at the start.

  
  

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• LDT RIDE: BERKELEY HILLS B/4(4300’)/39; C/4(5000’)/45; D/4(6000’)/51; E/4(8000’)/80

  • When
    Sat, March 23, 2019
  •  
    9:15 AM
  • Location
    Berkeley, CA

  LDT RIDE: BERKELEY HILLS

  • B/4(4300’)/39;
  • C/4(5000’)/45;
  • D/4(6000’)/51;
  • E/4(8000’)/80
    

  This ride starts climbing as soon as you leave the parking lot! We’ll climb Tunnel Road, visit Inspiration Point in Tilden Park and climb a couple of the 3 Bears. B and C riders have a short but challenging 400’ climb up Happy Valley Road. D riders challenge “Pig Farm Hill” and Reliez Valley Road. While there are lots of hills, most are not steep and the views are gorgeous. E’s add more challenging hills, including Toyonal Drive with its 20% grade. B’s and C’s have lunch in Lafayette while D’s and E’s lunch in Moraga at Bianca’s Deli. All routes return via a climb of Pinehurst Road and descent of Tunnel Road.  Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:15 am for 9:30 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: Meet at Temescal Regional Recreation Area - best to follow written directions rather than use GPS.  The correct GPS address is 6500 Broadway, Oakland (not 6500 Broadview Terrace). Directions: From Hwy 24 Eastbound exit at Broadway exit. After exiting, go left on Broadway towards route 13. It's a funny intersection where it appears you will merge onto Route 13, but stay to the right, go 3/4 mile on Broadway to the entrance to Temescal Park on right (parking is free in March). Driving time from Palo Alto is 55-60 minutes. BICYCLE DIRECTIONS from Rockridge BART (1.2 miles): L on Shafter, C on Keith, L on Broadway, R into park.

  
  

  
  

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• LDT FRIDAY RIDE: ELKHORN SLOUGH LOOP C-/2-3(1100-2100’)/21-31

  • When
    Fri, March 29, 2019
  •  
    11:30 AM
  • Location
    Watsonville, CA

  LDT FRIDAY RIDE: ELKHORN SLOUGH LOOP

  • C-/2-3(1100-2100’)/21-31  
    

  Come a bit early for the Pacific Grove LDT Weekend and enjoy a moderate afternoon loop that will start at Royal Oaks Park off Hwy 101 near Prunedale and explore quiet roads in the Elkhorn Slough/Royal Oaks area. This is an afternoon ride that will meet at 11:30 am for an 11:45 am departure. This is social paced C ride but faster or slower riders are welcome to form a separate ride group at the start if desired. Ride has convenient shortcuts to shorten route if desired – see route sheet for details. No lunch break so bring snacks (or stop in Prunedale for food on the way there). Restrooms/water available at start. NOTE – PARKING FEE REQUIRED at County Park - $8.00 per car or $3.00 per car age 62+. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps. See Saturday PACIFIC GROVE WEEKEND ride listing for logistics/registration information.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).  

  MEETING TIME:11:30 am for 11:45 departure

  MEETING LOCATION:Meet at Royal Oaks County Park (537 Maher Road, Watsonville, CA) near Prunedale (PARKING FEE REQUIRED). From US 101 South, Exit at San Miguel Cyn Rd., R on San Miguel Cyn Rd., R on Echo Valley Rd., L on Maher Rd., R into park. Food/gas available in Prunedale at US 101 exit. Note above info about parking fee.

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• LDT RIDE: PACIFIC GROVE WEEKEND B/2(2000’)/36; C/3(3900’)/58-66; D/3(4000’)/66; E/3(4700’)/74-84

  • When
    Sat, March 30, 2019
  •  
    9:15 AM
  • Location
    Pacific Grove, CA
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  LDT RIDE: PACIFIC GROVE WEEKEND

  • B/2(2000’)/36;
  • C/3(3900’)/58-66;
  • D/3(4000’)/66;
  • E/3(4700’)/74-84
    

  This is one of our most scenic long distance rides. B’s enjoy the spectacular ocean views from Pacific Grove and Seventeen Mile Drive to Carmel, then continue on to Point Lobos for lunch (bring or buy). CDE routes enjoy the Seventeen Mile Drive views, climb to the top of Laureles Grade via the tiny Toro Road avoiding traffic on the climb, and then descend to Carmel Valley. E’s add a loop on San Benancio Road as well as optional climb of Robinson Canyon. D’s and E’s continue on to Point Lobos for lunch while the C’s lunch in Carmel (C's can also continue on to Point Lobos adding 8 miles if desired). Return via Carmel Hill/Monterey (B's) or Seventeen Mile Drive (CDE's). Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps. See additional ride listings for Friday and Sunday.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:15 am for 9:30 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: Meet in Pacific Grove at Lighthouse Ave. and Asilomar Ave (90 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove) near the Point Pinos Lighthouse. Restrooms available at golf course clubhouse.

  ACCOMMODATIONS: Make reservations early if staying overnight! There are numerous accommodation options in the Pacific Grove area, though many are on the expensive side. Cheaper accommodations are available near Monterey. Recommended hotel very close to the ride start is the Butterfly Grove Inn. (Pre-dinner Wine and Cheese Party will be at Butterfly Grove Inn - open to all)

     Recommended lodging in Pacific Grove (more expensive – close to ride start):

  1. Butterfly Grove Inn (831-250-8191 or butterflygroveinn.com) - currently offering us a discounted rate of $139 per night for a king room or $149 for a two queen room. Call hotel (831-250-8191) and ask for the Western Wheelers Bike Club discounted rate.
  2. Bide-a-Wee Inn (bideawee.com) – some inexpensive rooms
  3. Lighthouse Lodge and Suites (lighthouselodgecottages.com) – nice but more expensive

     Recommended lodging in Monterey (less expensive – about 5 miles from ride start):

  1. Best Western Park Crest Inn (bwparkcrest.com)
  2. America’s Best Value Presidents Inn (americasbestvalueinn.com)
  3. Ramada Limited Monterey/Carmel (ramadamonterey.com)

  
  

  
  

  REGISTRATION: Please register on the web site (go to ride listing on online schedule) for our "2-3 day weekend" rides, so we can plan better. (Registration is not a strict requirement, so feel free to decide at the last minute if necessary.)

  
  

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• LDT SUNDAY RIDE: MONTEREY/FORT ORD B/2(1200’)/24; B/3(2000’)/29; C/3(3000’)/39

  • When
    Sun, March 31, 2019
  •  
    9:15 AM
  • Location
    Pacific Grove, CA

  LDT SUNDAY RIDE: MONTEREY/FORT ORD

  • B/2(1200’)/24;
  • B/3(2000’)/29;
  • C/3(3000’)/39
    

  Stay overnight after the ride on Saturday or just drive down for a socially-paced ride from the Monterey Peninsula up Seventeen Mile Drive’s less traveled high road to the wilds of Fort Ord. Bring snacks and plenty of water as there are no services on Fort Ord. Return through Monterey for lunch at Wave Street Cafe on the wharf. Separate B, C-, and C+ groups. EZ start B route option for less climbing/distance. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps. See Saturday PACIFIC GROVE WEEKEND ride listing for logistics/registration information.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:15 am for 9:30 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: Meet in Pacific Grove at Lighthouse Ave. and Asilomar Ave (90 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove) near the Point Pinos Lighthouse. Restrooms available at golf course clubhouse.

  
  

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• LDT RIDE: PETALUMA B/2.5(3000’)/47; C/2.5(3200-4000’) /53-61; D/2.5(4500’)/70; E/2.5(5400’)/87

  • When
    Sat, April 06, 2019
  •  
    9:15 AM
  • Location
    San Rafael, CA

  LDT RIDE: PETALUMA

  • B/2.5(3000’)/47;
  • C/2.5(3200-4000’) /53-61;
  • D/2.5(4500’)/70;
  • E/2.5(5400’)/87 
    

  Enjoy beautiful views of Marin County from scenic rolling roads, along with some moderate climbs including Wilson Hill. D’s do an “out-and-back” section on scenic Marshall-Petaluma Road, while the E’s continue on to spectacular Tomales Bay. B’s will lunch at the Marin Cheese Factory, while the C’s, D’s and E’s have lunch at Ray’s Deli on the outskirts of Petaluma before rolling home via a stop at the Cheese Factory. C route has shorter "C-" option returning via bike paths - see route maps/route sheets for details. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:15 am for 9:30 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: Marin County Civic Center (Armory Drive, San Rafael, CA). From the Golden Gate Bridge take 101 north approximately 14 miles to North San Pedro Road. Exit eastbound, and turn left at Civic Center Drive (first stop light). Turn right onto Armory Drive which leads into the large parking lot.

  
  

  
  

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• LDT RIDE: RAIN DATE/TBD

  • When
    Sat, April 13, 2019
  •  
    9:15 AM
  • Location
    TBD

  LDT RIDE: RAIN DATE/TBD

  There will be an LDT ride on this date, either rescheduled rain-out or a new ride. 

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• LDT RIDE: MOUNTAIN CHARLIE B/4(3500’)/35; C/4(5200’)/50; D/4(5600’)/57; E/4(7500’)/88

  • When
    Sat, April 20, 2019
  •  
    9:15 AM
  • Location
    Los Gatos, CA

  LDT RIDE: MOUNTAIN CHARLIE

  • B/4(3500’)/35;
  • C/4(5200’)/50;
  • D/4(5600’)/57;
  • E/4(7500’)/88
    

  Explore the twisty hilly roads of the Santa Cruz Mountains, including some long climbs and wonderful descents. All riders will climb to Summit Road via quiet picturesque Old Santa Cruz Road. B’s will explore some “out and backs” along the summit then lunch at the Summit Store (and B’s can easily take shortcuts to reduce the climbing). C’s, D’s and E’s descend to Scotts Valley for lunch at Erik’s Deli before tackling the Mountain Charlie climb. D’s add Rodeo Gulch, while the E’s take an extended route that adds Corralitos and Eureka Canyon. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:15 am for 9:30 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: Top of Lexington Dam (17201 Alma Bridge Road, Los Gatos, CA). Take Hwy 17 Southbound, exit at Bear Creek Road, cross over the freeway and get back on Hwy 17 Northbound, immediately exiting at Alma Bridge Road. Park at gravel parking area on dam. Rest rooms are available just past dam on right.

  
  

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• LDT RIDE: SKYLINE B/4(4700’)/45; C/4(5000’)/52; D/4(7000’)/60; E/4(8400’)/75

  • When
    Sat, April 27, 2019
  •  
    9:15 AM
  • Location
    Saratoga, CA

  LDT RIDE: SKYLINE

  • B/4(4700’)/45;
  • C/4(5000’)/52;
  • D/4(7000’)/60;
  • E/4(8400’)/75 
    

  Note water/restroom stop at new Castle Rock State Park entrance on Skyline! We’ll climb to Skyline via various routes. C’s climb Redwood Gulch, a 1.4 miles steep grade, while B, D, and E routes proceed directly up Hwy 9. All routes then enjoy a quiet ride south along the summit. E’s take a side trip to Lexington Reservoir via Black Road. B’s and C’s will head south to the Summit Store for lunch before returning via Lexington Reservoir and the Los Gatos Creek Trail (there are some gravel sections on the trail). D’s and E’s glide down to Boulder Creek for lunch then return via the beautiful redwoods of Big Basin State Park. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:15 am for 9:30 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: Saratoga High School (20300 Herriman Avenue, Saratoga, CA). Take Highway 85 to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd. exit. Turn south (right turn coming from Palo Alto); left on Herriman; right into school.

  
  

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• LDT FRIDAY RIDE: SUGARLOAF PARK LOOP C-/2.5(1800’)/32

  • When
    Fri, May 03, 2019
  •  
    11:15 AM
  • Location
    Santa Rosa, CA.

  LDT FRIDAY RIDE: SUGARLOAF PARK LOOP 

  • C-/2.5(1800’)/32
    

  Come a bit early for the Cazadero LDT Weekend and enjoy an afternoon loop ride from Santa Rosa to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. The ride includes a steep one mile climb up to the Park headquarters, but this can be easily skipped. This is an afternoon ride that will meet at 11:15 am for an 11:30 am departure. We should be back by about 2:30 pm when we’ll continue on to Casini Ranch Campground, which is about a one hour drive from Howarth Park. This is a social paced C ride. No lunch break, but we’ll stop at a market for snacks/drinks or bring your own. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps. See Saturday CAZADERO WEEKEND ride listing for logistics/registration information.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME:11:15 am for 11:30 departure

  MEETING LOCATION:Howarth Park (630 Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa, CA). From US 101 take CA 12 East to end of freeway, L on Farmers Lane, R on Sonoma Ave, L on Summerfield Rd, R into Howarth Park (Park in main lot by lake). Driving time from Palo Alto is about 2.0 hours. There is a restroom and water at the start.

  ACCOMODATIONS: See Saturday ride listing for registration information and accommodation information.

  
  

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• LDT RIDE: CAZADERO WEEKEND B+/4(3000’)/32; C/4(5500’)/50; D/4(6700’)/66; E/4(8100’)/82

  • When
    Sat, May 04, 2019
  •  
    9:15 AM
  • Location
    Duncans Mills, CA
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  LDT RIDE: CAZADERO WEEKEND

  • B+/4(3000’)/32;
  • C/4(5500’)/50;
  • D/4(6700’)/66;
  • E/4(8100’)/82
    

  NOTE REGISTRATION DEADLINE! Join us for our annual spring campout and some spectacular riding north of the Russian River. This is a hilly ride for all groups (B riders should be fairly strong B riders). After wandering North along Austin Creek Road, B riders will take the direct route to the coast over hilly Fort Ross Road then descend beautiful Meyers Grade (note this change from previous years). C/D/E riders will climb the breath-taking King Ridge Rd. Bring food and enough water for 35 to 45 miles between facilities, as potential lunch stops are near the end of the ride. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps. See additional ride listings for Friday and Sunday.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:15 am for 9:30 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery (25377 Steelhead Blvd, Duncans Mills, CA). Take 101 North to Santa Rosa, exit on River Rd heading West. Follow River Rd into Guerneville. Go straight at the stop sign in Guerneville. Note: In Guerneville River Rd becomes Main St, then Main St becomes River Rd/Hwy 116. Continue on River Rd/Hwy 116 to Duncans Mills. Turn Left on Moscow Rd. Park on the street - not in front of the merchants. Driving time from Palo Alto is about 2.5 hours. There is a restroom at the start.

  ACCOMMODATIONS:  We have reserved a nice group campsite (limited to 40 campers) at Casini Ranch Campground (casiniranch.com) for Friday and Saturday nights, which is less than a mile from the Saturday ride start and only 2.5 miles from the Sunday start in Monte Rio (information/rates below). We encourage camping, but for hotels there are several small hotels/B&B’s in Monte Rio. Occidental Hotel (3610 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, CA) is about 10 miles away in Occidental (occidentalhotel.com). We’ll have happy hour and a potluck BBQ at Casini Ranch Campground on Saturday evening (also open to anyone staying in other accommodations). On Sunday our ride will start in Monte Rio (note later ride start time on Sunday).

  CAMPING: Our group campsite requires advance registration/payment – full payment is required by 4/24/19. No refunds (or transfers) after Thursday 4/25/19 for any reason.

      Cost - $40 per person (total for 2 nights)

                 $30 per person (one night only)

  EACH PERSON REGISTERS SEPARATELY!

      Payment options:

  1.      Via PalPal (Bank accounts - NO credit cards/debit cards) to Guy Shuman at: shumansteiner@gmail.com

  2.      Via Zelle (bank transfer) to Guy Shuman at: shumansteiner@gmail.com

  3.      Paper check payable to Guy Shuman mailed to:

       Guy Shuman

       3385 Truman Avenue

       Mountain View, CA 94040.

    

  (Registered riders will receive detailed logistics/check-in information a few days before the event.)

  REGISTRATION: Registration is required if camping - click "REGISTER" button on left. Please register even if just coming for the day (no charge if not camping).

  
  

  
  

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• LDT SUNDAY RIDE: MONTE RIO TO GUERNEVILLE B/3(2200’)/29; C/4(3000’)/33; D/3.5(4000’)/51

  • When
    Sun, May 05, 2019
  •  
    9:45 AM

  LDT SUNDAY RIDE: MONTE RIO TO GUERNEVILLE

  • B/3(2200’)/29;
  • C/4(3000’)/33;
  • D/3.5(4000’)/51 
    

  Our Sunday ride will start in Monte Rio, about 2.5 miles from the Casini Ranch Campground. Join us for an exploration of the deep forests, canyons, and rolling hills surrounding Occidental. We’ll stop for treats at an amazing country bakery in Freestone and have lunch at the Coffee Bazaar in Guerneville.  There will be separate B, C, and D ride groups as needed. The D route includes the tough, but beautiful, 1.5 mile climb from the ocean to Coleman Valley (see online route sheets). Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps. See Saturday CAZADERO WEEKEND ride listing for logistics/registration information.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: Note late start time: 9:45 am for 10:00 departure. (This allows time for campers to pack up their gear.)

  MEETING LOCATION:Monte Rio Public Beach parking lot by bridge (20396 Bohemian Highway, Monte Rio, CA). From Casini Ranch (3 miles) - L on Moscow Road, L on Main St, L across bridge, L into parking lot.

  ACCOMODATIONS: See Saturday ride listing for registration information and accommodation information.

  
  

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• LDT RIDE: MT. DIABLO B/4(4400’)/46; C/4(5400’)/58; D/4(6800’)/67; E/4(7000’)/76

  • When
    Sat, May 11, 2019
  •  
    9:15 AM
  • Location
    Danville, CA

  LDT RIDE: MT. DIABLO

  • B/4(4400’)/46;
  • C/4(5400’)/58;
  • D/4(6800’)/67;
  • E/4(7000’)/76
    

  Enjoy fabulous views as all groups climb to the summit of Mt. Diablo. D’s and E’s will then get away from it all on remote Morgan Territory Road after lunching in Clayton. E route adds loop to Livermore and includes Collier Canyon. B’s and C’s will lunch in Walnut Creek then return via regional bike trails to the start. C’s add a loop/climb on Reliez Valley Road. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:15 am for 9:30 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: Diablo Vista Park (Tassajara Ranch Dr, Danville, CA), corner of Crow Canyon & Tassajara Ranch Dr. in San Ramon (about 3 miles east on Crow Canyon after exiting from I-680).

  
  

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• LDT RIDE: MT. TAMALPAIS B/4(4500’)/51; C/4(5400’)/57; D/4(5900’)/71; E/4(6600’)/79

  • When
    Sat, May 18, 2019
  •  
    9:15 AM
  • Location
    San Raphael, CA

  LDT RIDE: MT. TAMALPAIS

  • B/4(4500’)/51;
  • C/4(5400’)/57;
  • D/4(5900’)/71;
  • E/4(6600’)/79
    

  Ride the varied terrain of southern Marin County. All routes approach Mt. Tamalpais from the northwest via Fairfax-Bolinas and Ridgecrest Blvd. The C, D, and E routes include a climb to the summit. B and C riders descend to lunch in Mill Valley then return via a loop on Point San Pedro Road past China Camp State Park. D and E riders loop west to Point Reyes Station for lunch then return via Nicasio Valley and Lucas Valley Rd.  B and C routes have shortcut options (see route sheets online). Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:15 am for 9:30 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: Marin County Civic Center (Armory Drive, San Rafael, CA). From the Golden Gate Bridge take 101 north approximately 14 miles to North San Pedro Road. Exit eastbound, and turn left at Civic Center Drive (first stop light). Turn right onto Armory Drive which leads into the large parking lot.

  
  

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• LDT RIDE: MT. HAMILTON BC/4(5200’)/47; D/5(7200’)/59; E/5(9200’)/69

  • When
    Mon, May 27, 2019
  •  
    9:15 AM
  • Location
    Cataldi Park, San Jose, CA

  LDT RIDE: MT. HAMILTON

  • BC/4(5200’)/47;
  • D/5(7200’)/59;
  • E/5(9200’)/69
    

  Join us for this wonderful Memorial Day finish to the LDT ride series. Mt Hamilton is a long, but not steep, climb with wonderful panoramic views and great spring wildflowers. All routes start with a loop through Alum Rock Park, then climb directly to the summit. Only the E’s cross over the summit and enjoy the exciting descent to the Isabel Creek Bridge on the back side of Mt. Hamilton, then return to the summit. All groups have lunch at the summit observatory, then descend back to the start. On the return trip D’s and E’s add a beautiful “out-and-back” spur on traffic free Kincaid Road. PACK YOUR LUNCH – NO FOOD AVAILABLE. (Candy/cold soft drinks are available in vending machines.) Be prepared for warm temperatures on the way up and cold temperatures on the way down. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  New for 2019 – B riders have separate riding group, but same route and start time/location as C riders.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:15 am for 9:30 departure

  MEETING LOCATION:  All groups meet at NE corner of Cataldi Park (2920 Cataldi Drive, San Jose, CA). Directions: Hwy 237 east, I-880 south, Montague Expressway east, right on Morrill Ave., right on Cataldi Dr.

  
  

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