July Rides & Events
Helmet & gloves required on all rides.
Rain cancels unless otherwise noted
LEVEL: A = casual B = moderate C = strong moderate D = strenuous
HILLS: A = Flat B = Rolling hills C = Moderate hills D = Moderate hills, 1 or 2 steep
E = Steep hills
East Bay Wednesday Ride, 9:30 am, 30-40 miles
This is a moderate social ride that usually starts in Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek. Watch for email announcements on:
GoldenGateCyclists@yahoogroups.com listserve. For more information contact:
Trish (thewison@att.net)
Joan Friedman (joanmfriedman@aol.com)
Saturday, July 6, Road Ride, 10:00 am, Petaluma-Tomales, 42 miles/level B/pace 2/hills C
Starting at Walnut Park, we’ll ride out Chileno Valley Rd to Tomales for a snack/rest break. The return is the reverse route. Longer options available.
Start: Walnut Park, 4th & E Streets. From 101 take E. Washington Street west towards town. Turn left on Lakeville Street, then turn right on D Street. Look for Walnut Park at 4th Street. Linda Karns cell 510-410-3297/Lyn Little cell 415-250-9583
Sunday, July 7, Afternoon Jazz Concert, 4:00 PM, Akira Tana and Friends from Osaka
https://chezhanny.com/
Saturday, July 13, Road Ride, meet @ 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start, Cheese Factory from Miller Creek, 35 miles/level B/pace 2/hills C
This ride will take us through Indian Valley, past Stafford Lake to the Cheese Factory where we will regroup. Return is over Lucas Valley Road.
Start: Marinwood Community Center, 775 Miller Creek Rd., San Rafael. From US-101N take exit 456 for Lucas Valley Rd., turn left on Lucas Valley Rd., right onto Miller Creek Rd. Linda Karns cell 510-410-3297/Lyn Little cell 415-250-9583
Saturday, July 13, Road Ride, 10:00 am, Pt. Richmond to Bay Bridge/Treasure Island, 43 miles/level A/pace 2/hills B
Let’s ride from Point Richmond to & up the Bay Bridge & then down to Treasure Island. We’ll stop for lunch on the Island at Aracely, a small restaurant on Treasure Island with a nice outdoor dining area. Coming back up to the bridge is a little bit of a grind - but walking is allowed. This will be our chance to see TI before the redevelopment on the Island. Because of construction we may find a surprise or two on Treasure Island. This is a really nice, scenic ride worth exploring. Co-listed with Hikanbyke.
Start: Hwy. 580 towards the San Rafael Bridge. Exit at Canal St. Left at bottom of exit to Cutting. Right at light. Left at Garrard. Go through the tunnel. Turn left at Brickyard Cove Road. Left at Brickyard Way. Park in the lot immediately to the right by the tennis courts. Diane Savard 925-864-7141
Sunday, July 14, Road Ride, 9:30 am, Yountville-Calistoga, 43 miles/level B/pace 2/hills C
Let’s ride the Silverado Trail to Calistoga, stop at the Palisades Deli for a snack/rest break, and return. There are some variations in the route so it is not just up and back the same way. Lunch after the ride at R&D Kitchens, just a short walk (or drive) from the park.
Start: Meet alongside the park at the end of Washington St., Yountville. Take Madison Ave. Yountville exit from Rt. 29, right at exit, then left on Washington St. Claudia Collins 925) 788-6383
Saturday, July 20, Road Ride, 10:00 am, San Geronimo-Pt. Reyes Loop, 28 miles/pace 2/level B/hills C
Think of this ride as the traditional Nicasio Loop but starting on Nicasio Valley Rd out of San Geronimo. We’ll start the ride with the climb over the hill rather than ending with that climb. Rest/snack stop at Bovine Bakery in Pt. Reyes Station. Lunch after at either Two Bird Café or Rancho Nicasio. Since there are no restrooms at the start, we can make a brief stop in Nicasio about 4 miles from start.
Start: Nicasio Valley Rd. There is a wide spot on the road for parking just past the golf course. Take Sir Francis Drake Blvd heading west and turn right on Nicasio Valley Rd. No water or restroom at the start. Monica Lange 415-847-1809
Sunday, July 21, Club Potluck Picnic @ Jeanne’s House in Sonoma, 1:30 pm
Come and join the fun at the club’s summer picnic at Jeanne’s house in Sonoma. Pot luck picnic will start around 1:30-2:00’ish. We’ll have an organized road ride as described below. Come for the ride or just come for the picnic. Bring a dish to share and whatever you want to drink. The club will provide paper products, etc. See ride description below.
Start: Jeanne’s House, 812 Towne St, Sonoma, 95476, From Marin County: 101 North to Hwy 37 East; turn left at Sonoma/Napa exit at Hwy 121; follow signs to Sonoma (veer right at intersection with 116 and @ ½ mile later turn left onto Hwy 12 @ stop light). Stay on Hwy 12 and turn right onto E. MacArthur (this is ½ mile before you would reach the Plaza in Sonoma, stop light), go ¾ mile and turn left onto Towne.
From East Bay/Napa: Hwy 29, take Hwy 12/121 west. Veer off to the right onto Napa Road (stop light). Turn right on 8th St. East (stop light). Turn left on East MacArthur (2nd street crossing 8th). Turn right on Towne (3rd street).
812 Towne is second to last house on the right. Jeanne Bush, home 707-939-2912, cell 707-529-8550
Sunday, July 21, Road Ride, 9:30 am, Loop through the Carneros, 28 or 38 mile options/level B/pace 2/hills B-C
Both routes start at Jeanne’s house and head east along Ramal Road. At about 12 miles, the longer route takes off and adds 10 miles and then rejoins the shorter loop for the return to Sonoma. Please plan to arrive at 9:30 am so you have time to put your potluck food and drink in the frig, sign in, and get ready to ride so we can roll out at 10:00!
Start: Jeanne’s House, 812 Towne St, Sonoma, 95476, From Marin County: 101 North to Hwy 37 East; turn left at Sonoma/Napa exit at Hwy 121; follow signs to Sonoma (veer right at intersection with 116 and @ ½ mile later turn left onto Hwy 12 @ stop light). Stay on Hwy 12 and turn right onto E. MacArthur (this is ½ mile before you would reach the Plaza in Sonoma, stop light), go ¾ mile and turn left onto Towne.
From East Bay/Napa: Hwy 29, take Hwy 12/121 west. Veer off to the right onto Napa Road (stop light). Turn right on 8th St. East (stop light). Turn left on East MacArthur (2nd street crossing 8th). Turn right on Towne (3rd street).
812 Towne is second to last house on the right. Jeanne Bush, home 707-939-2912, cell 707-529-8550
Sunday, July 21, Afternoon Jazz Concert, 4:00 PM, Shay Salhov Quartet
https://chezhanny.com/
Saturday, July 27, Road Ride, 9:15 am, Cotati-Occidental-Freestone Loop, 37 or 45 miles/pace 2/level B/hills C-D
Meet at 9:15 and roll at 9:30. There is some new pavement on our route as we head out of Cotati, wander around the outskirts of Sebastopol, thru Occidental and then zip down to Freestone for a stop at the Wild Flour Bakery. The shorter ride option does not go to Occidental but does hit the bakery. Lunch after the ride will be at the Redwood Café in downtown Cotati. This link is for the 45-mile loop: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/666552.
Start: Veterans Building Lot, 8505 Park Ave, Cotati, CA 94931. Hwy 101 to West Sierra exit, then right/south on Valpariso, continue straight onto Myrtle and immediate left onto Park Ave. Go to the 1st lot on your left. There is a porta-potty in lot. Carol Feagles 510-834-7575 c_feagles@yahoo.com
Sunday, July 28, Road Ride, 10:00 am, Martin Luther King Regional Shoreline, 19 miles/level A/pace 2/hills A
If you want an easy ride with fantastic views, then this is the one. This is an easy and nearly flat bike ride, about half on paved trails free of traffic and nearly all with bay front views! And we have short cuts if 19 miles is too much. We’ll follow the ML King path around the San Leandro Bay and then shoot down to the San Leandro Marina where you can almost reach out and touch the jets landing at OAK. We'll return via the Oyster Bay regional shoreline bike path and then circle Bay Farm Island, completing our loop by crossing over to Alameda briefly before completing our loop back to the start. See: http://www.regionalparksfoundation.org/document.doc?id=263 for a description and map.
Start: We begin at the Tidewater Boating Center. From I-880 in Oakland take the High St. exit and drive west towards the bay. Just before the High St. Bridge, turn left on Tidewater Avenue. Look for the Tidewater Boating Center sign 1/8 mile ahead on the right. Turn right and continue to the end of the street. There is no charge for parking, there are restrooms and water. It is also a short distance from the Fruitvale BART station. Co-listed with Hikanbyke. Diane Savard 925-864-7141