August 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:
Joan (joanmfriedman@aol.com) or
Trish (thewison@att.net)
Sunday, August 6, Road Ride, 10:00 am, Cotati-Tomales Loop, 35 miles/level A-B/pace 2/hills C 1500’
Experience the newly smoothed out Roblar Road in Sonoma County as we ride a loop from Cotati to Tomales Bakery. If the heat is on, I reserve the right to change the start time to 9:00 am, but will plan to start at 10 am. Libations in Cotati after.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12869996
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. Eddie Flayer Cell (510) 646-3534
Jazz House Concert, Sunday, August 6, 2017, 4PM
Debbie Poryes Trio. Born in Santa Monica, California, Debbie Poryes found herself at the piano when she was five, practicing everything from Chopin to show tunes. Hearing Monk and Miles as a teenager, she fell in love with their music and decided to become a jazz pianist. She has since headlined all over the San Francisco Bay Area including Yoshi’s, the Berkeley Jazzschool, the Healdsburg Jazz Festival, and the Piedmont Piano Company. The 1980s saw Debbie teaching jazz in the Netherlands at conservatories in Hilversum and Arnhem. She toured Europe as a leader of her own trios and quartets, performing at festivals and clubs in The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, England, and France, including The Bimhuis and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, New Morning in Paris, and Quasimodo in Berlin. While living in Europe she recorded a trio LP for Timeless Records. She arranged for, accompanied, and recorded with numerous singers as well as freelancing with other groups, including an eleven-piece band led by bassist John Clayton. Debbie currently teaches at both the Jazzschool and Stanford Jazz Workshop. Since 2007 she has released three CDs: "A Song in Jazz", "Catch Your Breath", and "Two and Fro". http://debbieporyes.com/
Peter Barshay is a veteran bassist who has established a strong reputation over the years from his sideman work on both the New York City and Bay Area jazz scenes. Peter has performed with such jazz luminaries as Kenny Barron, Freddie Hubbard, Sonny Stitt, Kenny Werner, Shirley Horn, Woody Shaw, Pharoah Sanders, Blue Mitchell, Tony Williams, Joe Henderson, Joe Lovano, Johnny Griffin, Bobby McFerrin, Joey Baron, Jimmy Rowles, Tommy Flanagan, the Mingus Big Band, Victor Lewis, Lou Donaldson, Lew Tabackin, Joe Chambers, Armen Donelian, Jim McNeely, Sonny Fortune, Mike Stern, Art Lande, and Paul McCandless. http://peterbarshay.com/
Drummer David Rokeach toured with Ray Charles from 1990-91. He has performed/recorded with Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Aaron Neville, Mavis Staples, Lou Rawls, Dr. John, Joe Henderson, Mark Murphy, The George Brooks-Zakir Hussain Group, Wilson Pickett, Linda Tillery, Steve Miller, Joe Satriani, Joyce Cooling, Maria Muldaur, Calvin Keys, Barry Finnerty, Merl Saunders, David Grisman, Louis Bellson, Wayne Wallace, The Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Paula West, Marcos Silva, The Coasters, The Shirelles, Ernestine Anderson, Oscar Brown Jr., Ingrid Jensen, Maria Schneider, and Rita Moreno. http://www.davidrokeach.com/
The performance space has superb acoustics and a nice grand piano. Location: 1300 Silver Ave, SF 94134. $20 donation requested. Potluck at the set break. Bring food and drink to share. Reservations strongly recommended: email jazz@ChezHanny.com. Phone: 415-552-2729, but have a look at the website first. More details: www.chezhanny.com. Frank Hanny
Saturday, August 12, Road Ride, 10:00 am, Nicasio-Inverness Loop, 31 miles/level A/pace 2/hills C
We’ll head out of Nicasio, over Olema Hill, and out to Inverness, turn around and stop in Pt. Reyes Station for a snack stop at Bovine Bakery before returning to Nicasio. Lunch after at Rancho Nicasio
Start: Take Hwy 101, Lucas Valley Rd exit and head west for about 10 miles. Park ¼ mile past town of Nicasio along the side of road. Judy Schiller (415) 298-0825
Sunday, August 13, Road Ride, 9:30 am meet, prompt departure at 9:45, Orinda/Danville Ramble, 35 miles/4 hours/pace 1.5 - 10-12/level A/hills A-B
We'll mostly follow bike trails, and have a snack stop in Danville before returning so bring $. This is an ideal ride for newcomers, beginners, and those who need to take it easy.
Start: Meet at the EAST side of the Orinda BART station. Take Hwy 24 east through the Caldecott Tunnel. Take the Orinda/Moraga exit. At the exit, turn left, then make a quick right into the BART station parking lot. Helen Herzberg 510-537-9109 or hherzberg@earthlink.net
Saturday, August 19, Road Ride, 10:00 am, Oakland Hills: Out & Back 35 miles with 46 mile option/level B/pace 2/hills D
Meet at Orinda BART West Parking Lot Ready-to-Ride at 10:00 Sharp. This is an out-and-back route rather than the traditional Oakland Hills loop due to road closures in the area. This beautiful ride will take us through the Oakland Hills via Wildcat Canyon, Grizzly Peak Blvd, Skyline Blvd and on to Roberts Park where there are picnic tables, green lawns, water, restrooms, and even a heated swimming pool. The route is exactly opposite for the return to Orinda BART, with ride totals at 35 miles with 2500 ft. For those interested, the bonus option adds 11 miles and 1,000 ft by riding the Pinehurst Loop before returning on the "back" part of the base route. This ride will provide fantastic views of the San Francisco Bay and possibly some cool riding through the redwoods. Don't forget to bring munchies as there is no food along the way. Since today's ride is out-and-back, shorter options are possible; the vertical is roughly proportionate to distance. For the 35 mile riders, lunch at the Greek Cafe in Orinda after the ride.
Start: Orinda BART West Parking Lot. Take Orinda exit off Hwy 24. From West, left at end of ramp and immediate right into Bart entrance, drive left over freeway and park to the far right. From East, take 2nd exit road and right into BART entrance. Greg Norman (925) 407-6322
Sunday, August 20, Road Ride, 10:00 am, Healdsburg Multi-level Ride, 30 or 40 miles/pace 2/level A/hills C
Anytime is the perfect time to cycle Sonoma County. We will start in downtown Healdsburg, cycle a scenic loop up West Dry Creek Road, through Geyserville and Jimtown, and back to Healdsburg. The additional 10 mile option will cycle to Asti. Libations/lunch afterwards at the Bear Republic Brewery.
Start: Matheson St. Parking Lot. Take 101 North to the Central Healdsburg exit. Turn left at Matheson St. and then right into the parking lot. Monica Lange - 415-847-1809.
Saturday, August 26, Road Ride, 10:00 am, Yountville-Nichelini Loop, 34 miles/level A-B/pace 2/hills C
This is a beautiful ride in the hills above the Silverado Trail. We will take a break at Nichelini Winery. Bring a snack—no food is sold at the winery. We will have a late lunch/libations afterwards at R&D Kitchens, just a short walk (or drive) from the park. Here is a link to the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13520233.
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. Roland Flamme (925) 808-9524
Sunday, August 27, Road Ride, 10:00 am, Cuttings Wharf/Napa Loop, 38 miles/pace 2/level A/hills C
From Cuttings Wharf on the Napa River we’ll head over to the eastern boundary of Napa. This is a lovely ride with no real big hills. There is a Deli mid-ride where we can stop for a snack. Possible lunch after at the Fremont Diner on Hwy 12/121 near Sonoma.
Start: Cuttings Wharf, Napa River. From Marin: Take Hwy 37 to Hwy 121. Follow Hwy 121/12 east toward Napa. Turn right at Cuttings Wharf Rd. Follow Cuttings Wharf Rd. to where it ends at the Napa River. From the East Bay take Hwy. 29. Turn west onto Hwy 121/12. Turn left at Cuttings Wharf Rd. Follow Cuttings Wharf Rd. to where it ends at the Napa River. Park in the parking lot along the back fence. Jeanne Bush (707) 939-2912, Cell (707) 529-8550.
Jazz House Concert, Sunday, August 27, 2017, 4PM
Jeff Chambers "Power Trio". Bassist Jeff Chambers has played with many great jazz artists including Buddy Montgomery, Dizzy Gillespie, Les McCann, Eddie Harris, Benny Carter, Tommy Flanagan, Joe Henderson, Dakota Staton, McCoy Tyner, Joe Williams, Little Jimmie Scott, Tony Williams, Frank Morgan, Dr. Dorothy Donegan, Kenny Burrell, James Moody, Nat Adderley, Milt Jackson, John Hendricks, Benny Golson, Larry Coryell, Hank Crawford, Abbey Lincoln, Ernestine Anderson, Don Cherry, Clifford Jordan, Laurindo Almeida, Teddy Edwards, Roy McCurdy, Richie Cole, Slide Hampton, George Coleman, Mel Lewis, Archie Shepp, Cedar Walton, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ahmad Jamal, Pharoah Sanders, Houston Person, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Rouse, and Marlena Shaw. http://www.jeffchambersjazz.com/
Pianist Peter Horvath has performed, toured, and recorded with a long line of world-class artists, including Bobby Hutcherson, Joe Henderson, Richie Cole, Ernie Watts, Eddie Henderson, Charles McPherson, Benny Maupin, Victor Bailey, Lenny White, Arturo Sandoval, Randy Brecker, Marcus Miller, Bob Mintzer, Bob Sheppard, Craig Handy, Pete Escovedo, and the Oakland Symphony. www.peterhorvath.com
Drummer Jason Lewis has played with Joshua Breakstone, John Stowell, Gary Burton, James Moody, Mark Murphy, Norma Winstone, Larry Coryell, Darol Anger, Regina Carter, Johnny Frigo, Ann Dyer, James Carter, Taylor Eigsti, John Handy, Anton Schwartz, Mark Levine, Peter Apfelbaum, Cornelius Bumpus, Kurt Elling, and Boz Scaggs. www.jsklewis.com/
The performance space has superb acoustics and a nice grand piano. Location: 1300 Silver Ave, SF 94134. $20 donation requested. Potluck at the set break. Bring food and drink to share. Reservations strongly recommended: email jazz@ChezHanny.com. Phone: 415-552-2729, but have a look at the website first. More details: www.chezhanny.com. Frank Hanny
