Sat, 1 May Breakfast Ride
8:00 AM 14 mi, 1 L
Grizzly Bear Breakfast Ride
Meet at Campbell Park-Gilman and Campbell Ave, west of Hwy 17. This is a
great way to meet new people and see what the club is like. Bring a few dollars
for your pancakes and coffee at the halfway point.
Ralph Coole 264-4937
Sat 1 May Mt. Tamalpais, from the North
9:00 AM 64 mi, 5M, 6300
ft
Billy Goat: Mt. Tamalpais
This is a new route, passing through Muir Beach, lunch at Stinson Beach, and
climbing up from the Bolinas-Fairfax Rd. From Hwy 101 north, exit into the
tourist parking area at the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge, turn left onto
Lincoln Blvd, then left into the dirt parking area near the bike trail. Shorter
options are available. Maps provided. Ride # SFB005.
Don Axtell 224-8147
Cora Haselbeck 831-623-2243
Sat, 1 May Monterey Overnighter
9:00 AM 70 mi, 4 M
Billy Goat Hecker Pass
Meet at the corner of Santa Teresa Blvd. and Snell at Starbucks. Make your
reservation at Best Western Monterey Inn 831-373-5345. No SAG planned. Return
on Sunday.
Kim Carr 365-9936 kcarr0141@msn.com
Pam Downs 266-1490
Sat, 1 May The Original Tortoises Climbing Hills
10:00 AM 20 mi, 3 LM
Billy Goat Carr/Anzar x 2
This is a leisurely and pleasant ride in the backcountry between San Juan
Bautista to Aromas. On Hwy 101 South, pass Gilroy, exit Hwy 156 East. Take a
left at the stoplight (sign says "Alameda"), then left into the
Windmill Market parking lot. We'll probably stop for food and drink in San Juan
afterwards. This is probably the next-to-last level 3 ride before we progress
to 4's in May, so come along and enjoy it with us. Leave a message before
Friday if you have questions.
Marcia Wire 396-0386
Sat, 1 May South Bay Pedaling
10:00 AM 33 mi, 3 LM-M
Billy Goat Bernal, Shannon/Kennedy
Come join me for another ride through the south bay, specifically Almaden
Valley and Los Gatos. Route sheets provided. Meet at Jack-in-the-Box on Santa
Teresa at Cottle.
Heather Gillespie 227-3430 hgbike@yahoo.com
Sat, 1 May Two Meals on One Day
10:30 AM ~15 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear Burrito Ride
This ride will start at the Campbell Park-Gilman and Campbell Ave, just west
of Hwy 17. We will leave at the later of 10:30 or the finish of Ralph Coole's
Breakfast ride. We will head for downtown San Jose where I have discovered a
wonderful place for Burritos. We will stay on the bike path and residential
streets where possible, but we will do a little in downtown. At least there
won't be too much traffic on a Saturday morning. Remember, Bob doesn't do
hills. Call if you have any questions.
Bob Halem 268-8272 bob@wescraft.com
Sun, 2 May Sunday Training Ride
7:00 AM ~100 mi, 5 MB
Billy Goat Del Puerto Canyon, Corral Hollow
Explore one of our newest goats before it gets too dang hot! Meet at Robert
Livermore Park, East Ave and Loyola in Livermore. Bring plenty of food and
water. Stops in Patterson and the Junction. Intense heat cancels ride.
Rick Madden 286-9829 bike_california@yahoo.com
Sun, 2 May To Market, To Market
8:30 AM 18 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear Coffee Ride
Bring your shopping bags/panniers/backpacks; we're going to the Los Gatos
Farmer's Market. We'll start at the Almaden Light Rail station; call for
directions. There are places to get coffee and snacks once we get there.
Paul and Stephanie Metz 362-0702 metzcon@pacbell.net
Sun, 2 May Triple Grizzly on Steroids
9:00/9:30 AM 22/40/50+ mi, 2 M-MB
Grizzly Bear Reservoirs
Three different Bears, Papa, Momma & Baby, at moderate to brisk pace.
Meet at 9:00 AM at Bramhall Park on the corner of Willow Street and Camino Ramon
in Willow Glen for the two longer rides OR meet at 9:30 AM at Almaden Park
(Winfield side) by the bike rack & bathrooms for the shorter route.
Everyone rides past Calero. The two shorter Bears, Momma & Baby, will fly
down Bailey while Papa Bear will head to Oak Glen and Willow Springs to Santa
Teresa. This is a social but more athletic ride than your average Grizzly. We
regroup where appropriate and all groups stop at Main Street Plaza toward the
end of ride. Bring plenty of water and snacks. Route Sheets provided.
Joanne Grimaldi 998-0182 jgrimaldi@earthlink.net
Doug MacKinnon 971-7092
dpmackinnon@yahoo.com
Sun, 2 May Take it from the Top
9:00 AM 55 mi, 5 LM
Billy Goat Mt Hamilton Back, Del Puerto Canyon
Meet near the bench in the parking lot of Lick Observatory for an
opportunity to climb these difficult to reach goats. We will stop at the
Junction, but bring food and plenty of water. Intense heat cancels the ride.
Call if unsure.
Barry Chaffin 592-0431
Dennis King 244-4917
Sun, 2 May Return from Monterey
9:00 AM 70 mi, 5 M
Billy Goat Eureka Canyon
We will be returning from our overnight trip to Monterey.
Kim Carr
365-9936 kcarr0141@msn.com
Pam Downs 266-1490
Sun, 2 May BBQ & Potluck
10:00 AM 35 mi, 3 LM, M
Grizzly Bear Potluck & Pictures Ride
Enjoy a springtime country ride around the reservoirs followed by a
BBQ/potluck at the finish. There will be an M leader and a separate LM leader
if enough riders show up. Bring your own entree for the BBQ plus a side dish to
share; plates/utensils and drinks provided. Doing another ride or just can't
make it in the morning? Show up around 1 PM for the BBQ anyway. Start at Stu
Goodgold's: 21921 Lone Oak Circ. off McKean Rd and Shillingsburg Ave. Allow a
little extra time to drop off your dishes beforehand.
Stu Goodgold 268-3569
stugo@att.net
Sun, 2 May Sun's Sunday Ride to Sunol
10:00 AM 45 mi, 5 M
Billy Goat Sierra, Calaveras, Palomares
Meet at Sun Bike Shop (Landess/Park Victoria, Home Depot Center). We will
travel to Sunol thru different options, either Calaveras x2, or Sierra &
Calaveras. Palomares is an option. Hope to see you there!
Joe Farinha
729-8856 JnRFarinha@sbcglobal.net
Mon, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May Monday Morning Mocha Mooch
9:30 AM 25
mi, 1 LM-M
Grizzly Bear Coffee Roasting
This is the tortoise (some still go fast) part of the rides to Cafe Borone.
Meet in the parking lot of Albertsons, Arboretum and Foothill/Grant Rd., about
mile north of the old starting point. Rain cancels. Co-listed with WW.
Don Burnett 253-6953
Mon, 3 May Crankin' for Caffeine
9:30 AM 22 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear Coffee Roasting
Meet at the Park and Ride at Coleman and Winfield. Join us for an
interesting jaunt through the rollers and short hills of the Almaden Country
Club area, through New Almaden, and up to the reservoir. There will be a
quicker return downhill via the Alamitos Creek Trail. A coffee stop on the way
back is for those interested in socializing. We'll take residential streets and
country roads for most of the ride.
Pat Grilione 265-0698
Mon, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May Monday Evening Goats
4:30 PM 20 mi, 5 M
Billy Goat Mt. Hamilton/Lower, Quimby East, Mt. Pleasant
optional
Quimby West, Clayton, Sierra
Meet at Linda Vista School on Kirk Ave.
Art Cruz 831-628-3666
Mon, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May Quimby For Quality
6:00 PM 20 mi, 5 MB
Billy Goat Quimby
Need to get in shape this spring? Need to relieve the Monday Blues at work?
Join me on this fun ride up Quimby. The ride starts at the north parking lot
at the corner of White Rd. and Quimby. Lights may be needed at the end of the
ride.
Paul Vlasveld 247-6472 pvlasvel@adobe.com
Mon, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May Monday Argonaut Center
6:00 PM 18-30 mi, 3-6
M
Billy Goat none
Meet at Argonaut Shopping Center on Sunnyvale-Saratoga road east side just
south of Pierce in Saratoga. Park at Mountain Mike's Pizza. We warm up with
some spin miles, then we do a lot of the non-Goat climbs in the area as part of
our interval training. Having done longer rides (centuries?) on the weekend,
this will be a get out and put in a few miles but a "why don't we do"
will usually be fit in. Everyone is welcome. We go at the pace of the slowest
rider but try to stay in the M range. Route gets more challenging as the season
progresses. Ride rolls at 6:00 PM sharp. Wet Pavement cancels.
Henry
Perez 997-3207 HSPerez@aol.com
Mark Pryor 410-8109 mapryor@pacbell.net
Tue, 4, 11, 18, 25 May Tuesday Crap Shoot
8:00 AM 50-75 mi, M-MB
Billy Goat Various
Each week I will show up at Bramhall Park (Willow St. at Camino Ramon) with
three routes of varying length and intensity. The group picks the ride of the
day. Now how democratic can you get? Start early, ride hard, socialize, have
some coffee, be home in time to do some chores.
Rick Madden 286-9829
bike_california@yahoo.com
Tue, 4 May The Original Tortoises Climbing Hills
9:30 AM 23 mi, 4 LM
Billy Goat Croy
Meet at the parking lot on Uvas Road near Uvas Reservoir dam for a mostly
shady climb up Croy Road. We'll eat a picnic lunch near the top at Uvas County
Park, then go down and investigate Little Uvas Road. Bring your bike stuff,
lunch, and water. Please leave a message before Monday if you have questions.
Marcia Wire 395-0386
Tue, 4, 11, 18, 25 May Almaden Explorer
10:00 AM 20+ mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear Various
Meet at the Church, Hamilton and Leigh in San Jose, with water, tools and
food to picnic in the park. We will be going to a different park each week.
This months rides are to:
May 4 (1) Almaden Reservoir & Dam
May 11
(2) Los Gatos Creek Trail
May 18 Kelly Park
May 25 Almaden Meadows
Park
Bob Yeomans 374-5081
(1) Guest Leader Christina & Frank
Reynen 253-2149
(2) Guest Leader Wanda Binkley 446-1639
Tue, 4 May Twosday Tuesday
10:00 AM 30 mi, 3 LM
Grizzly Bear Bailey Loop
Join us as we ride our tandem Twosday past Uvas Reservoir, up to Bailey and
over to the Coyote Creek Bike Path. We will lunch at the Coyote Creek Golf
Course. Meet us in front of Erik's Deli (Tennant and Monterey Hwy) in Morgan
Hill.
Kris and Bob Thompson 779-2054 kvt@charter.net
Tue, 4, 11, 18, 25 May Metcalf Mauler
5:00 PM 25 mi, 5 MB, 2000
ft
Billy Goat Metcalf (usually)
Meet on Realm Dr, one block north of Bernal and Santa Teresa. On request,
other close-by billy goats might be climbed. Ride # STB002.
Art Cruz
831-628-3666
Don Axtell 224-8147
Tue, 4, 11, 18, 25 May After Work Dirty Rides
5:30 PM 10+ mi, 5 LM
Mountain Goat Santa Teresa Park Trails
Meet in the school parking lot at Bernal Intermediate School, 6610 San
Ignacio Ave. From the stop sign on Bernal Road next to the Santa Teresa Golf
Course, head north on Heaton Moor. Continue through three quick stop signs.
The school will be on the right. (Hint: Heaton Moor turns into San Ignacio at
the slight curve in the road. Bring all necessary supplies. No one left behind.
Richard Holtermann 578-5731 x223, 226-6871 mtbholt@yahoo.com
Tue, 4, 11, 18, 25 May Wonderful Sunlight
5:30 PM 12-20 mi, 1-2 LM
Grizzly Bear Various
For the entire summer, we will do this ride every Tuesday evening. When Bob
is not in town, Arye will lead. You will get exercise, companionship and a
great meal in one package. Meet in the parking lot of the Almaden Shopping
Plaza, corner of Almaden Expressway and Blossom Hill. We will gather on the
Costco side, in front of the Baskin-Robbins. We will do one of the several
attractive grizzlies available depending on wind, light, heat and mood. After
the ride, we will take a vote to decide on a place for dinner. Remember, Bob
doesn't do hills.
Bob Halem 268-8272 bob@wescraft.com
Arye Green
226-7894 agreen@electroglas.com
Tue, 4, 11, 18, 25 May Whine and Dine Mellow Goat Riders
6:00 PM
10-25 mi, 3-6 LM
Billy Goat Various
This ride will be led at a real LM pace, not even a little faster. My
philosophy about this ride is that we have a short amount of time on Earth, so
why not stop and smell the roses. Usually expect at least 4 regroups and nobody
to be left behind. We will eventually do most of the goats in the Los Gatos
area, just not too many at a time. We will usually do the same goat as Tyler's
WnD ride. Both rides are social. We will do some sixes, but not the hardest
sixes. Route sheets provided on-line at the website and at the ride. Meet at
Summit Bikes on Main Street in Los Gatos, across the street from the Los Gatos
Library. Rain or intense heat cancels. Burritos after. Be there around
six-ish, we roll around then. Ride posted at:
http://www.sloanhome.net/whinendine
Steve Sloan 448-3408 s_sloan@mac.com
Tue, 4, 11, 18, 25 May Whine and Dine Quick Spinner
6:00 PM 15-25 mi,
3-6 M-MB
Billy Goat Various
This ride will be led at the pace we rode last year, or maybe a little
faster. My philosophy about this ride is that we have a short amount of time to
ride, so we'll get a good workout. Usually expect at least 4 regroups and 2
places to ride your own pace, one before and during the goat and the other near
the finish. We will eventually do most of the goats in the Saratoga/Los Gatos
area. We will usually do the same goat as Steve's WnD ride. Route sheets
provided. Meet at Summit Bikes on Main Street in Los Gatos, across the street
from the Los Gatos Library. Rain or intense heat cancels. Burritos after. Be
early, we roll at 6:00!
Tyler French 756-7396 (work)
tyler.j.french@lmco.com
Wed, 5 May Velo Voyage to the former Veeps' Vicarious Venues
9:30 AM 15
mi, 3 L-LM
Billy Goat Shannon/Kennedy
Meet at Safeway/Café Florian at the corner of Union and Los Gatos
Almaden Road for an easy Goat.
Dave Seeley 356-3205
Wed, 5, 12, 19, 26, May Finding the Santa Cruz Mountain Goats
9:30 AM
15-18 mi, 5-6 LM
Mountain Goat Various Parks in Santa Cruz Mtns
We will do different mountain goats in the Santa Cruz Mountains each week.
Call me to learn the starting location and to discuss carpooling. If no one
calls the ride will be canceled. Bring plenty of food and water. No one left
behind.
Bill Keckler 280-5672 keckler@prodigy.net
Wed, 5, 12, 19, 26, May Hills R Us
10:00 AM 35-60 mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat Various
Enjoy Skyline without traffic. Meet at Shoup Garden Park, 400 University
Ave, in Los Altos. Ride varies weekly but includes Hwy 9, Page Mill, Old La
Honda, Kings Mt, West Alpine, and Tunitas Ck. Ample regroups and lunch (bring
or buy) after the major climb(s). Be prepared for variable weather on Skyline.
Foul weather in the hills keeps the ride in the valley. Co-listed with Western
Wheelers.
Jim Mills (650) 324-9612 jmills@multicians.org
Roger Coombes
774-9440 hisakoroger@earthlink.net
Wed, 5 May Afternoon Goats
3:00 PM 15 mi, 6 M
Billy Goat Bohlman, Peach Hill & Canon
Meet at Congress Springs Park on Glen Brae for a short but steep loop.
Dennis King 244-4917
Wed, 5 May Quintessential Quimby Quadrant
6:00 PM 20 mi, 5 MB, 2811 ft
Billy Goat Mt. Pleasant, Clayton, Quimby East
Meet at the SE corner of Quimby and White Road near Carl's Junior. We will
quickly ride up Clayton, upper lower Mt. Hamilton and Quimby East. We will
slowly descend quirky Quimby West which is quite steep-not quotidian. As
daylight permits we may make it a quadruple or quintuple goat adding Aborn
and/or Lower Mt. Hamilton to fulfill our quinate quota quests. Plan to regroup
at the summit to quaff a quantity of your quality drink and quell your quivers.
Questions? Query the ride Queen. (Quinquagenarians, quixotics, quilletettes
and quipsters desired, but no quibblers, quarrelers or quitters.)
Mike
McGeough 510-494-5238 mmcgeough@autosi.com
Karen McGeough 532-6737
kmcgeough@autosi.com
Thu, 6, 13, 20, 27 May Hicks Coffee Ride
6:15 AM 25 mi, 3 MB
Billy Goat Hicks, optional Shannon/Kennedy, Loma Almaden
Meet at Pam's house 1514 Chaumont Dr. Coffee after the ride at Almaden
Roasting (Redmond and Meridian)
Deborah Lefferts 267-3038
deblefferts@sbcglobal.net
Pam Downs 266-1490
Thu, 6 May Seven Goats and a Free Lunch
7:30 AM 90-130 mi, 4-6 M
Billy Goat Bailey, Llagas/Willow Springs, Canada
Optional
Rolling Hills, Metcalf, Quimby, Mt. Pleasant
If you are planning to do the Davis Double, Terrible Two, Death Ride
or Climb to Kaiser, this training ride is for you. The route has been
configured so you can ride between 90 and 130 miles, with 4,000 to 8500 feet of
climbing. You will complete from three to seven goats, depending on the options
you select. Meet at Silver Creek Linear Park, off of Yerba Buena, ready to ride
at 7:30 am. We will make our way over to Santa Teresa, climb Bailey to Uvas
road. After we complete the Willow Springs/Llagas billy goat (and optional:
Rolling Hills) we will head south to Gilroy for a free lunch at my house.
Following lunch we will complete the Canada/Roop loop then back to San Jose via
the Coyote bike trail. If at this point you had enough climbing, you can
continue back flat to the start for a total of 90 miles. For those still ready
for more training, we will climb Metcalf, then arrive in time to join the Quimby
Mauler ride by 5:00 pm. Stop now and you will have 100 miles and 5,500 feet of
climbing. For those who still thirst for more, complete the Quimby Mauler loop
for a total of 130 miles and 8500 feet of climbing?
Franz Kelsch 848-9535
Thu, 6, 13, 20, 27 May Extended Hicks Coffee Ride
8:15 AM 40-50 mi, 3-6
MB
Billy Goat usually Llagas/Willow Springs, maybe Croy
Meet at Almaden Roasting (Meridian and Redmond) at 7:45 AM for coffee or
meet at 8:15 AM to ride. I will not be there to lead this ride on 5/13. Need a
ride leader.
Deborah Lefferts 267-3038 deblefferts@sbcglobal.net
Thu, 6, 20, 27 May Exploring Henry Coe State Park
9:30 AM 15-20 mi, 5-6
LM
Mountain Goat Various Henry Coe Trails
We will start at either the Hunting Hollow parking lot on the Gilroy Hot
Springs road or the Park Headquarters east of Morgan Hill on East Dunne Ave.
Call me if you plan to come. If no one calls the ride will be canceled. Bring
plenty of food and water. No one left behind.
Bill Keckler 280-5672
keckler@prodigy.net
Thu, 6, 13, 20 May Evergreen Explorer
9:30 AM 20 mi, 3 LM
Grizzly Bear Coffee Roasting
We will explore some of the newer streets in the Evergreen area of San Jose.
Meet on San Felipe Rd, just south of Yerba Buena. Coffee is near the end of
the ride.
Pat Grilione 265-0698
Thu, 6 May Get Your Thrill Goin' To Morgan Hill
9:30 AM 35 mi, 3 LM-M
Billy Goat Bernal, Llagas/Willow Springs
Meet near the Jack-in-the-Box at the SE corner of Santa Teresa and Cottle
Roads. We will first do the billies and then ride into downtown Morgan Hill for
coffee and pastries. Then it is straight back and level to the start. No
headwinds; I promise. No one left behind.
John Mazzella 972-1991
Thu, 6, 13, 20, 27 May Thursday Trek
10:00 AM 14-25 mi, 1 L-LM
Grizzly Bear Various
Come join us as we explore the various grizzly bear options of the South San
Jose-Almaden Valley area. We'll stop for snacks unless it's a meal grizzly. Meet
at the Almaden Light Rail station; call for directions. Call for directions if
you need them.
May 6 New Member's ride, 14 mi
May 13 Coffee Roasting
ride, 18 mi
May 20 Super Burrito ride, 24 mi
May 27 Velodrome ride,
~25 mi
Stephanie Metz 362-0702 metzcon@pacbell.net
Thu, 6, 13, 20, 27 May Quimby Mauler
5:00 PM 30 mi, 6 M, 3000 ft
Billy Goat Quimby (usually)
Meet at Silver Creek Linear Park, off of Yerba Buena before you climb the
hill. On request, other close-by Billy goats might be climbed. Ride # SCP001.
Art Cruz 831-628-3666
Don Axtell 224-8147
Thu, 6, 13, 20, 27 May Almaden Ramble
5:30 PM 20-25 mi, 2-4 LM-M
Billy Goat/Grizzly Bear Various
Meet at Almaden Light Rail behind the apartments at Coleman and Winfield
(take Santa Teresa exit off 85, head south, right on Coleman to signal just past
Winfield, right turn into Light Rail park & ride).
May 6 Bailey/Buffalo
May 13 Bailey Loop
May 20 Bernal
May 27 Shannon/Kennedy
Valerie
Butler 323-8510 (Call by Wed evening)
Thu, 6, 20, 27 May The McKenzie Ride
5:30 PM 20-25 mi, 3-5 B-S
Billy Goat Various
Join us for a fast, fun ride starting in Los Altos, ranging from Los Gatos
to Woodside. A different route every week, often including a Goat or two, such
as Mt Eden/Pierce, or Moody. The pace can be high at times, but we regroup
during the ride. No snivelers, no sandbaggers. Meet at McKenzie Park on
Fremont near the corner of Foothill Expy and Springer.
Pete Klein 725-2544
Karl Schilling 559-3325
Thu, 6, 13, 20, 27 May Whine and Dine MTB Ride
6:00 PM 8-15 mi, 5 LM
Mountain Goat Various
Meet at Summit Bikes on Main Street in Los Gatos, across the street from the
Los Gatos Library. This is a social MTB ride that will ride various trails
radiating out of this area. Bring the usual supplies. Rain within 48 hours or
intense heat cancels. Burritos after! Nobody left behind. Ride posted at:
http://www.sloanhome.net/whinendine
Tyler French 756-7396 (work)
tyler.j.french@lmco.com
Steve Sloan 448-3408 (home) s_sloan@mac.com
Thu, 6, 13, 20, 27 May Thursday Argonaut Center
6:00 PM 18-30 mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat At least one, maybe more
Meet at Argonaut Shopping Center on Sunnyvale-Saratoga road east side just
south of Pierce in Saratoga. Park at Mountain Mike's Pizza. This will be an
interval-training ride. We start the year at an M pace, regroup at the tops of
hills and encourage each other. Eventually, all goats in the area will be
accommodated. Triples recommended. Route gets more challenging, hills get
steeper and longer, and the pace increases to MB as the season progresses. Ride
rolls at 6:00 PM sharp. Wet Pavement cancels.
Henry Perez 997-3207
HSPerez@aol.com
Mark Pryor 410-8109 mapryor@pacbell.net
Fri, 7, 14, 21, 28 May A Good Time Friday Ride
9:30 AM 28-42 mi, 1-2
LM-M
Grizzly Bear Various
Andy has to (A 4 letter !*@ & word) W.O.R.K. today so who will lead the
ride? Someone will, so show up ready to ride. Meet at the Park N Ride at
Coleman and Winfield behind the apartments. Nobody left behind. Regroups and
sweep. Time to talk and sight see.
May 7 Cupertino; Lunch Ride 1 LM-M 33 mi
May 14 Santana Row; Lunch Ride: 1 LM, 25 mi
May 21 Vasona and Willow Glen;
Coffee Roasting: 1 LM-M, 30 mi
May 28 Morgan Hill; Coyote Creek Trail: 2
LM-M, 37 mi
Andy Leach 268-7058
Fri, 7 May Los Gatos/Saratoga Explorer
10:00 AM 30 mi, 3 LM-M
Billy Goat Shannon/Kennedy
Meet at Los Gatos Park N Ride (Highway 9 near University). We'll do the
goat first and then look for some nice roads to Saratoga for lunch, followed by
a flat and downwind return.
Jerry Schonewille 297-2047
Fri, 7 May Long Ridge Discovery Bike/Hike
10:00 AM ~5 mi, 5 L
Come find out why our club mountain bikers love to ride these trails, but
from a safer form of propulsion. Let's meet up at the intersection of HWY9 and
Skyline Blvd. (HWY35). We will carpool or caravan the short distance to the
hike start. I can promise you wildflowers and spectacular views. Mountain goat
and ride credit given to those who ride.
Grete H. Johnson 354-1401
ghj1998@aol.com
Sat, 8 May Guadalupe Creek Time Trial
8:30 AM 10.9 mi, 1 S
This is the third of the eight planned monthly time trials for 2004. We
will ride 5 laps at Guadalupe Creek, par 26:00. If you missed our March early
season trial on this standard course, it's not too late to set your handicap for
measuring your improvement over the rest of the year. Meet at Oak Glen and
Meridian (between Coleman and Redmond). Registration and warm-ups at 8:30 AM;
first rider off at 9:00 AM. Helmets are required.
Vladimir Baicher
225-5615 baicher_jarvi@sbcglobal.net
Sat, 8 May Los Gatos Loop
9:00 AM 20 miles 1 L-LM
Grizzly Bear Vasona Park
This is a sociable ride for novices and anyone interested learning about
ACTC. Meet at the Congregational Church on the corner of Leigh and Hamilton.
We will pedal to Los Gatos and cruise Vasona Park. Bring snacks, water and
emergency flat-fixing equipment.
Esther Snively 267-4015
esnively@comcast.net
Sat, 8 May Mt. Diablo Loop
9:00 AM 64 mi, 5M, 6200 ft
Billy Goat Mt. Diablo, Morgan Territory
Meet in Danville, at the southeast corner of Camino Tassajara and Crow
Canyon Road. Take Hwy 680 north, exit on Crow Canyon, then go east about 4
miles. Shorter option possible. Ride # DBT001.
Don Axtell 224-8147
Sat, 8 May The Original Tortoises Climbing Hills
9:30 AM 24 mi, 4 LM
Billy Goat Rodeo Gulch, Granite Creek
We will cruise through some rural areas and redwoods just outside Soquel and
Santa Cruz to do these two goats. Come via Hwy 17, Summit and San Jose-Soquel
Roads or via Hwy 17/Hwy 1. Park at the Soquel High School parking lot, just
uphill from the intersection of San Jose-Soquel Rd and Porter in downtown
Soquel, near the baseball field. Lunch at Gayle's Bakery afterwards. Please
leave a message before Friday if you have questions, and I'll return your call.
Marcia Wire 395-0386
Sat, 8 May Los Altos Hills
9:30 AM 30 mi, 3 LM
Grizzly Bear Stanford
Beautiful scenery through the Los Altos Hills, then a coffee stop at a
little French café. Meet at the Sunnyvale Community Center parking lot,
off Michelangelo, near the El Camino/Remington junction. Thought for the Day:
Be kind to your children because they're the ones who choose your nursing home.
Keith Giles 244-9401
Sat, 8 May Giro d'Bici Bike Ride
10:00 AM 35-40 mi, 3 LM-M
Billy Goat Bailey & Buffalo Hill
Classic reservoir loop and a coffee stop in Morgan Hill. Shorter option on
Oak Glen cuts off 5 miles. Ride directions available. Meet at Bici Bike Shop,
Cottle and Rochester Roads, San Jose.
Bill Reisinger 946-1181
Dick
Caron 978 8177
Sun, 9 May Long Distance Training Ride
7:00 AM 110 mi, 5 MB, 7000 ft
Billy Goat Shannon/Kennedy, Old La Honda,
Pescadero, Stage,
Tunitas Creek
Terrible Two Training. Short breaks with lunch in Pescadero at the
Bakery. No sags or sweeps. Meet at Almaden Roasting (Meridian and Redmond, San
Jose) or meet along the way on Foothill Expy. Coffee shop opens at 6 AM.
Co-listed with Western Wheelers.
DDeborah Lefferts 267-3038
deblefferts@sbcglobal.net
Sun, 9 May To Our Mothers
8:00 AM 14 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear Mother's Day
Come join us for breakfast at Hobee's restaurant at The Pruneyard in
Campbell. We'll start at the Almaden Light Rail station; call for directions.
Or, bike straight there from your home, and see us there around 9 AM (please
RSVP). Don't forget your locks and money. If we get at least 8 people, we can
call ahead and reserve a table.
Paul and Stephanie Metz 362-0702
metzcon@pacbell.net
Sun, 9 May Over the Hill Ride
8:45 AM 52 mi, 5 M, 5474 ft
Billy Goat Old La Honda, Pescadero, Stage, Tunitas Creek
Ride starts at 9:00 - Meet at Woodside Rd at Whiskey Hill behind the bank.
All paces welcome - M Pace - No one left behind! Ride #WSW021.
Patrice &
Steve Carney 945-1203 (c 623-9593) PatriceCarney@aol.com
Sun, 9 May TanDumb Rides
9:00 AM 35 mi, 4 LM
Billy Goat Calaveras Rd.
A gentle climb from the backside. Meet in Sunol off Highway 84 at the school
on Main and Bond St., Welch Creek optional. Longer options available.
John
T. Blaine 356-1592 johntblaine@email.com
Sun, 9 May Bucolic Sunday
10:00 AM 40 mi 4 LM-M
Billy Goat Cachagua, Carmel Valley
Ride through Carmel Valley on lightly traveled roads. Meet in the parking
lot of the Carmel Valley Community Center on Ford Road about one block off
Carmel Valley Rd. (Ford Road is about 1.5 miles east of Laureles Grade, east of
Carmel). Bring snacks, lunch at ride's end. Bring adequate water, since
refills may be scarce. Rick leads at a slightly quicker pace while Sarah
sweeps. Everyone regroups together during this social ride. One cow sighting
guaranteed!
Rick and Sarah Madden 286-9829 bike_california@yahoo.com
Sun, 9 May Sunday Frolic
10:30 AM ~35 mi, 2 M
Grizzly Bear Mother's Day
Join me for a social ride to Los Gatos and Saratoga. Meet at Bramhall Park
the corner of Camino Ramon and Willow Street. We will stop for Coffee and
possibly Ice Cream along the way. In honor of my Mother I will open doors for
you.
Michael Curtis 448-4513 mcespresso@juno.com
Mon, 10 May Lunch at the Summit Store
9:00 AM 54 mi, 4 LM-M, 4800
ft
Billy Goat Shannon/Kennedy, OSCH
Stetson/Skyland, Wrights Station
Meet at Coleman/Winfield Light Rail Station for a climb to the
Summit Store. If you Ride-To-Eat then you will enjoy this calorie burning
route. Extend your lunch break by optionally skipping Stetson/Skyland and/or
Wrights Station Rd. We'll take the Los Gatos Creek Trail up to Lexington Dam so
don't worry about showing up with a dirty bike.
Jerry Schonewille 297-2047
Mon, 10, 17, 24, 31 May Monday Morning Mocha Mooch
9:30 AM See May 3
for details 25 mi, 1 LM-M
Grizzly Bear Coffee Roasting
Mon, 10 May Crankin' for Caffeine
9:30 AM 38 mi, 2 LM-M
Grizzly Bear Alum Rock Park
Start at the Park and Ride at Coleman and Winfield. We'll take the most
direct way to Anh San Coffee Shop near Alum Rock Park. We will go into the park
the back way over the short hill and find our way back through the
neighborhoods.
Duncan Kelley 270-4121
Mon, 10, 17, 24, 31 May Monday Evening Goats
4:30 PM See May 3 for
details 20 mi, 5 M
Billy Goat Mt. Hamilton/Lower, Quimby East, Mt. Pleasant
optional
Quimby West, Clayton, Sierra
Mon, 10, 17, 24, 31 May Quimby For Quality
6:00 PM See May 3 for
details 20 mi, 5 MB
Billy Goat Quimby
Mon, 10, 17, 24, 31 May Monday Argonaut Center
6:00 PM See May 3 for
details 18-30 mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat none
Tue, 11, 18, 25 May Tuesday Crap Shoot
8:00 AM See May 4 for details
50-75 mi, M-MB
Billy Goat Various
Tue, 11 May The Original Tortoises Climbing Hills
9:30 AM 22 mi, 4 LM
Billy Goat Canada
We'll climb up and around Canada Road at our usual leisurely rate of speed.
Taker Hwy 101 south to the Leavesley Road West exit at Gilroy, turn left under
the freeway and park on the right just past McDonalds at the Gilroy Outlet
complex. Please leave a message before Friday if you have any questions, so I
can return your call.
Marcia Wire 395-0386
Tue, 11, 18, 25 May Almaden Explorer
10:00 AM See May 4 for details 20+
mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear Various
Tue, 11 May South County Old Goats
10:00 AM 30-40 mi, 5 LM
Billy Goat Eureka Canyon
Meet at Erik's Deli, Vineyard Shopping Center, corner of Monterey and
Tenant, Morgan Hill. We will carpool to this goat. Lunch or a snack after the
ride.
Marcia Morrison 371-0786
Susie Shields 776-1237
Tue, 11, 18, 25 May Metcalf Mauler
5:00 PM See May 4 for details 25 mi,
5 MB, 2000 ft
Billy Goat Metcalf (usually)
Tue, 11, 18, 25 May After Work Dirty Rides
5:30 PM See May 4 for
details 10+ mi, 5 LM
Mountain Goat Santa Teresa Park Trails
Tue, 11, 18, 25 May Wonderful Sunlight
5:30 PM See May 4 for details
12-20 mi, 1-2 LM
Grizzly Bear Various
Tue, 11, 18, 25 May Whine and Dine Mellow Goat Riders
6:00 PM See May 4
for details 10-25 mi, 3-6 LM
Billy Goat Various
Tue, 11, 18, 25 May Whine and Dine Quick Spinner
6:00 PM See May 4 for
details 15-25 mi, 3-6 M-MB
Billy Goat Various
Wed, 12, 19, 26, May Finding the Santa Cruz Mountain Goats
9:30 AM See
May 5 for details 15-18 mi, 5-6 LM
Mountain Goat Various Parks in Santa Cruz Mtns
Wed, 12 May Veep's Voyages for Vittles
9:30 AM 25 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear Lunch Ride
Meet near the Jack-in-the-Box at the SE corner of Santa Teresa and Cottle
Roads. We will do some riding around Los Gatos, Saratoga and Campbell before
going to lunch at a Russian deli on Bascom Ave. Level ride back to the start.
No one left behind.
John Mazzella 972-1991
Wed, 12, 19, 26, May Hills R Us
10:00 AM See May 5 for details 35-60
mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat Various
Wed, 12 May Afternoon Goats
3:00 PM 15 mi, 6 M
Billy Goat Mt Eden/Pierce, Redwood Gulch, Sanborn
Meet at Congress Springs Park on Glen Brae for a short but steep loop.
Dennis King 244-4917
Wed, 12, 19, 26, May Hicks Time Trial
6:00 PM 20 mi, 5 B, 2000 ft
Billy Goat Shannon/Kennedy, Hicks, Optional-Loma Almaden Road
Warm up on Kennedy then time yourself up Hicks. Keep your time each week
and see yourself improve. Meet at Summit Bikes on Main Street in Los Gatos,
across the street from the Los Gatos Library.
Drew Townsend 393-3951
drew@cointrol.com
Thu, 13, 20, 27 May Hicks Coffee Ride
6:15 AM See May 6 for details 25
mi, 3 MB
Billy Goat Hicks, optional Shannon/Kennedy, Loma Almaden
Thu, 13, 20, 27 May Extended Hicks Coffee Ride
8:15 AM See May 6 for
details 40-50 mi, 3-6 MB
Billy Goat usually Llagas/Willow Springs, maybe Croy
Thu, 13, 20 May Evergreen Explorer
9:30 AM See May 6 for details 20 mi,
3 LM
Grizzly Bear Coffee Roasting
Thu, 13 May Views of Lexington
9:30 AM 20 mi, 5 LM
Billy Goat Black Road, Montevina
We'll ride above Lexington reservoir to the north and south. No food or
water available so bring plenty. Meet at Lexington School.
Barry Chaffin
592-0431
Thu, 13, 20, 27 May Thursday Trek
10:00 AM May 6 for details 14-25 mi,
1 L-LM
Grizzly Bear Various
Thu, 13, 20, 27 May Quimby Mauler
5:00 PM See May 6 for details 30 mi,
6 M, 3000 ft
Billy Goat Quimby (usually)
Thu, 13, 20, 27 May Almaden Ramble
5:30 PM See May 6 for details 20-25
mi, 2-4 LM-M
Billy Goat/Grizzly Bear Various
Thu, 13, 20, 27 May Whine and Dine MTB Ride
6:00 PM See May 6 for
details 8-15 mi, 5 LM
Mountain Goat Various
Thu, 13, 20, 27 May Thursday Argonaut Center
6:00 PM See May 6 for
details 18-30 mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat At least one, maybe more
Fri, 14, 21, 28 May A Good Time Friday Ride
9:30 AM See May 7 for
details 23-42 mi, 1-2 LM-M
Grizzly Bear Various
Fri, 14 May Irish, Coffee, and the Buena Vista
9:30 AM 30 mi, 3 & 6
LM-M
Billy Goat Via Santa Teresa/Scenic Vista, Shannon/Kennedy
Meet near the Jack-in-the-Box at the SE corner of Santa Teresa and Cottle
Roads. We will head out to Los Gatos, for coffee and pastry, doing most of the
climbing on the way. On the way back it's a lot less hilly. No one left
behind.
John Mazzella 972-1991
Fri, 14 May Russian Ridge Discovery Bike/Hike
10:00 AM ~5 mi, 4 L
Let's explore some of our club's mountain bikers favorite area by foot. I
am not sure on the mileage, as I should be inside getting the food for
tomorrow's Del Valle trip ready, but help me de-stress a bit and enjoy the
incredible beauty of the Santa Cruz Mountains! We will meet up at the parking
lot for Russian Ridge at the intersection of Page Mill Rd./Alpine Rd. and
Skyline Blvd. (HWY35). Bring water and snacks/lunch. Mountain goat and ride
credit given to those who ride.
Grete H. Johnson 354-1401 ghj1998@aol.com
Sat, 15 May Bike to Work Week Kickoff
Your Time Your Mileage, Your
Pace
Ride your bike to work, school, or volunteer position and get club credit
for your miles. This is the first day of Bike to Work Week, and I know some of
our club members do work on weekends. Call or email your miles to me and I'll
compile them and send them to the Ride Coordinator.
Jenn Rodriguez 243-2646
jennifer.rodriguez@roche.com
Sat, 15 May Del Valle Campout (day 1)
7:30 AM 40 or 70 mi, 4 or 5 M
Billy Goat Lower and Upper Mt Hamilton Rd or Calaveras Rd,
Del
Valle Road (inbound half)
Day 1 of 2: Milpitas to Del Valle Campground. Via Mt. Hamilton or
Calaveras. See the full-blown article elsewhere in the newsletter.
Jeff
Olsen 358-8156
Grete Johnson 354-1401
Sat, 15 May Three Corralitos Goats
9:30 AM 25 mi, 6 LM-M
Billy Goat Hazel Dell, Mt. Madonna, Pole Line
Lots of climbing at a relaxed pace. Return via two closed roads. Meet at
the store in Corralitos at the bottom of Eureka Canyon.
Dennis King
244-4917
Sun, 16 May Bike to Work Week
Your Time Your Mileage, Your Pace
Ride your bike to work, school, or volunteer position and get club credit
for your miles. Some people work on the weekends, so this is their chance to
get credit for their commute. Call or email your miles to me and I'll compile
them and send them to the Ride Coordinator.
Jenn Rodriguez 243-2646
jennifer.rodriguez@roche.com
Sun, 16 May Del Valle Campout (day 2)
7:30 AM 40 or 70 mi, 4 or 5 M
Billy Goat Del Valle Road (outbound half),
Mt Hamilton Road (back
side) or Calaveras Road
Day 2 of 2: Del Valle Campground to Milpitas. Via Mt. Hamilton or
Calaveras. See the full-blown article elsewhere in the newsletter.
Jeff
Olsen 358-8156
Grete Johnson 354-1401
Sun, 16 May Triple Grizzly on Steroids
9:00/9:30 AM 22/40/50+ mi,
2 M-MB
Grizzly Bear Reservoirs
Three different Bears, Papa, Momma & Baby, at moderate to brisk pace.
Meet at 9:00 AM at Bramhall Park on the corner of Willow Street and Camino Ramon
in Willow Glen for the two longer rides OR meet at 9:30 AM at Almaden Park
(Winfield side) by the bike rack & bathrooms for the shorter route.
Everyone rides past Calero. The two shorter Bears, Momma & Baby, will fly
down Bailey while Papa Bear will head to Oak Glen and Willow Springs to Santa
Teresa. This is a social but more athletic ride than your average Grizzly. We
regroup where appropriate and all groups stop at Main Street Plaza toward the
end of ride. Bring plenty of water and snacks. Route Sheets provided.
Joanne Grimaldi 998-0182 jgrimaldi@earthlink.net
Doug MacKinnon 971-7092
dpmackinnon@yahoo.com
Sun, 16 May Uvas Reservoir Loop Time Trial
10:00 AM 16-48 mi, 3LM-S
Grizzly Bear Reservoirs
Want more miles? Ride your bike to meeting place at the top of Uvas Dam on
Uvas Road. If you still want more miles do the loop 2-3 times. The objective
is to race against the clock and improve your time each month. All ride levels
are encouraged to come. Your dubious reward for completion is a breakfast
muffin. Course: clockwise loop starting at Uvas Dam on Uvas Rd. to Oak Glen to
Sycamore to Watsonville Rd. and finish at the dam.
Marcia Morrison 371-0786
Mon, 17 May Bike to Work Week
Your Time Your Mileage, Your Pace
Ride your bike to work, school, or volunteer position and get club credit
for your miles. Start out your Monday by riding your bike and you'll feel like
it's still the weekend! Call or email your miles to me and I'll compile them
and send them to the Ride Coordinator.
Jenn Rodriguez 243-2646
jennifer.rodriguez@roche.com
Mon, 17, 24, 31 May Monday Morning Mocha Mooch
9:30 AM See May 3 for
details 25 mi, 1 LM-M
Grizzly Bear Coffee Roasting
Mon, 17 May Crankin' for Caffeine
9:30 AM 32 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear Vasona Park
Meet at the Park and Ride at Coleman and Winfield. We will do a leisurely
ride out to Los Gatos, down the Los Gatos Creek Trail to Campbell for coffee,
then a flat ride home.
John Mazzella 972-1991
Mon, 17, 24, 31 May Monday Evening Goats
4:30 PM See May 3 for details
20 mi, 5 M
Billy Goat Mt. Hamilton/Lower, Quimby East, Mt. Pleasant
optional
Quimby West, Clayton, Sierra
Mon, 17, 24, 31 May Quimby For Quality
6:00 PM See May 3 for details 20
mi, 5 MB
Billy Goat Quimby
Mon, 17, 24, 31 May Monday Argonaut Center
6:00 PM See May 3 for
details 18-30 mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat none
Tue, 18 May Bike to Work Week
Your Time Your Mileage, Your Pace
Ride your bike to work, school, or volunteer position and get club credit
for your miles. Skip the gym and have more fun on your bike. Call or email
your miles to me and I'll compile them and send them to the Ride Coordinator.
Jenn Rodriguez 243-2646 jennifer.rodriguez@roche.com
Tue, 18, 25 May Tuesday Crap Shoot
8:00 AM See May 4 for details 50-75
mi, M-MB
Billy Goat Various
Tue, 18 May The Original Tortoises Climbing Hills
9:30 AM 25 mi, 5 LM
Billy Goat Highway 9
Let's start from the Los Gatos Park 'n Ride on Hwy 9 near University Avenue
to ride up to the summit and back down. Bring water and snack. We can stop for
refreshments afterwards. If you have any questions, leave me a message before
Monday so I can call you back.
Marcia Wire 395-0386
Tue, 18, 25 May Almaden Explorer
10:00 AM See May 4 for details 20+ mi,
1 LM
Grizzly Bear Various
Tue, 18 May South County Old Goats
10:00 AM 30-40 mi, 5 LM
Billy Goat Henry Coe
Meet at Erik's Deli, Vineyard Shopping Center, corner of Monterey and
Tenant, Morgan Hill. Lunch after the ride.
Marcia Morrison 371-0786
Susie Shields 776-1237
Tue, 18, 25 May Metcalf Mauler
5:00 PM See May 4 for details 25 mi, 5
MB, 2000 ft
Billy Goat Metcalf (usually)
Tue, 18, 25 May After Work Dirty Rides
5:30 PM See May 4 for details
10+ mi, 5 LM
Mountain Goat Santa Teresa Park Trails
Tue, 18, 25 May Wonderful Sunlight
5:30 PM See May 4 for details 12-20
mi, 1-2 LM
Grizzly Bear Various
Tue, 18, 25 May Whine and Dine Mellow Goat Riders
6:00 PM See May 4 for
details 10-25 mi, 3-6 LM
Billy Goat Various
Tue, 18, 25 May Whine and Dine Quick Spinner
6:00 PM See May 4 for
details 15-25 mi, 3-6 M-MB
Billy Goat Various
Wed, 19 May Bike to Work Week
Your Time Your Mileage, Your Pace
Ride your bike to work, school, or volunteer position and get club credit
for your miles. You're halfway through the week, it's all downhill from here!
Call or email your miles to me and I'll compile them and send them to the Ride
Coordinator.
Jenn Rodriguez 243-2646 jennifer.rodriguez@roche.com
Wed, 19 May Metcalf Sort Of
9:00 AM 42 mi, 4 LM
Billy Goat SVC/San Felipe
Meet at the Park and Ride lot near Coleman and Winfield. We'll take the
easy way up to the Motorcycle Park. We'll also take the easy way back.
Coffee/lunch stop on the way back. As an added benefit, we'll climb the
non-goat "Hassler Parkway" on the way back to the start. Route sheets
furnished and no one left behind.
Dick Caron 978-8177 dickcaron@aol.com
Wed, 19, 26, May Finding the Santa Cruz Mountain Goats
9:30 AM See May
5 for details 15-18 mi, 5-6 LM
Mountain Goat Various Parks in Santa Cruz Mtns
Wed, 19 May Cyclists' Mid-Week Fellowship Ride
9:30 AM 35 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear Coffee Roasting
Ride over the Freeways for coffee in Campbell. Meet at the Sunnyvale
Community Center parking lot, off Michelangelo, near the El Camino/Remington
junction. Thought for the Day: As soon as you mention something, if it is good
it goes away and if it is bad it happens.
Keith Giles 244-9401
Wed, 19, 26, May Hills R Us
10:00 AM See May 5 for details 35-60 mi,
3-6 M
Billy Goat Various
Wed, 19 May Afternoon Goats
3:00 PM 23 mi, 5 M
Billy Goat Zayante
A down and up with a stop for coffee if there is time. Meet at the
intersection of Bear Creek and Summit.
Dennis King 244-4917
Wed, 19, 26, May Hicks Time Trial
6:00 PM See May 12 for details 20 mi,
5 B, 2000 ft
Billy Goat Shannon/Kennedy, Hicks, Optional-Loma Almaden Road
Wed, 19 May Quintessential Quimby Quadrant
6:00 PM 26 mi, 5 MB, 3660 ft
Billy Goat Mt. Pleasant, Clayton, Quimby East,
Mt. Hamilton
Lower or Aborn
Meet at the SE corner of Quimby and White Road near Carl's Junior. BRING
LIGHTS if you plan to ride a longer route; (adding Crothers/Mt. Hamilton Lower,
or Aborn). We will quickly ride up Clayton, upper lower Mt. Hamilton and Quimby
East. We will slowly descend quirky Quimby West which is quite steep-not
quotidian. As daylight permits we may make it a quadruple or quintuple goat
adding Aborn and/or Lower Mt. Hamilton to fulfill our quinate quota quests.
Plan to regroup at the summit to quaff a quantity of your quality drink and
quell your quivers. Questions? Query the ride Queen. (Quinquagenarians,
quixotics, quilletettes and quipsters desired, but no quibblers, quarrelers or
quitters). Shorter option available.
Mike McGeough 510-494-5238
mmcgeough@autosi.com
Karen McGeough 532-6737 kmcgeough@autosi.com
Thu, 20 May BIKE TO WORK DAY!
Your Time Your Mileage, Your Pace
RIDE THIS DAY IF NO OTHER! Ride your bike to work, school, or volunteer
position and get club credit for your miles. You've had all week to practice,
now comes the payoff. See how many Energizer Stations you can ride through for
free food and other swag. Call or email your miles to me and I'll compile them
and send them to the Ride Coordinator.
Jenn Rodriguez 243-2646
jennifer.rodriguez@roche.com
Thu, 20, 27 May Hicks Coffee Ride
6:15 AM See May 6 for details 25 mi,
3 MB
Billy Goat Hicks, optional Shannon/Kennedy, Loma Almaden
Thu, 20, 27 May Extended Hicks Coffee Ride
8:15 AM See May 6 for
details 40-50 mi, 3-6 MB
Billy Goat usually Llagas/Willow Springs, maybe Croy
Thu, 20, 27 May Exploring Henry Coe State Park
9:30 AM See May 6 for
details 15-20 mi, 5-6 LM
Mountain Goat Various Henry Coe Trails
Thu, 20 May Evergreen Explorer
9:30 AM See May 6 for details 20 mi, 3
LM
Grizzly Bear Coffee Roasting
Thu, 20 May Almaden Foothills Explorer
9:30 AM 25 mi, 2.5 LM-M
Grizzly
Bear Bailey Loop
Explore the gentle rolling foothills near Almaden Golf
and Country Club. Frequent regroups, no one left behind. Coffee/snack stop
along the way followed by a flat return home along back roads. Meet at the
Coleman/Winfield VTA lot.
Jerry Schonewille 297-2047
Thu, 20, 27 May Thursday Trek
10:00 AM May 6 for details 14-25 mi, 1
L-LM
Grizzly Bear Various
Thu, 20, 27 May Quimby Mauler
5:00 PM See May 6 for details 30 mi, 6 M,
3000 ft
Billy Goat Quimby (usually)
Thu, 20, 27 May Almaden Ramble
5:30 PM See May 6 for details 20-25 mi,
2-4 LM-M
Billy Goat/Grizzly Bear Various
Thu, 20, 27 May The McKenzie Ride
5:30 PM See May 6 for details 20-25
mi, 3-5 B-S
Billy Goat Various
Thu, 20, 27 May Whine and Dine MTB Ride
6:00 PM See May 6 for details
8-15 mi, 5 LM
Mountain Goat Various
Thu, 20, 27 May Thursday Argonaut Center
6:00 PM See May 6 for details
18-30 mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat At least one, maybe more
Fri, 21 May Bike to Work Week
Your Time Your Mileage, Your Pace
Ride your bike to work, school, or volunteer position and get club credit
for your miles. Will this be your highest mileage week of the year so far?
Start your weekend early by riding to work. Call or email your miles to me and
I'll compile them and send them to the Ride Coordinator.
Jenn Rodriguez
243-2646 jennifer.rodriguez@roche.com
Fri, 21, 28 May A Good Time Friday Ride
9:30 AM See May 7 for details
23-42 mi, 1-2 LM-M
Grizzly Bear Various
Fri, 21 May POETS Day
9:30 AM 30 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear Big Apple Day
An easy ride to and from a coffee stop. Meet at the Sunnyvale Community
Center parking lot, off Michelangelo, near the El Camino/Remington junction.
Thought for the Day: As you slide down the banister of life, don't get a
splinter in your career.
Keith Giles 244-9401
Fri, 21 May Two Billy's and a Bargain Bakery to Boot
9:30 AM 40 mi, 4
LM-M
Billy Goat Mt Pleasant, Clayton
Meet near the Jack-in-the-Box at the SE corner of Santa Teresa and Cottle
Roads. We will do the billys first then it is downhill to the bargain bakery.
The trip back will be less hilly. No one left behind.
John Mazzella
972-1991
Fri, 21 May Biker Hike in Wunder-land
10:00 AM up to 10 mi
When the weather is bad or time is short, Joellen and I opt for a quick hike
in Wunder-land, Wunderlich Park west of Woodside. Join us to discover the
'wunders' of this convenient spot for hiking or running, gentle trails with
delightful stands of ancient firs and redwoods. Meet in the parking lot on Hwy
84, .25 mi north of the Portola Rd intersection. (From the south take 280 to
Sand Hill, then Portola to Hwy 84.) Watch for a temporary sign marking the park
entrance, as the bridge is out at the regular entrance. Water and toilet at the
park entrance, but no facilities during the hike. Various shortcut options for
those not wanting the full 10 miles.
Vladimir Baicher 225-5615,
baicher_jarvi@sbcglobal.net
Sat, 22 May Two Lunches in Corralitos
9:00 AM 68 mi, 5M, 6,200
ft
Billy Goat OSCH, Hazel Dell, Mt Madonna, Eureka Canyon
Meet at Lexington School on Old Santa Cruz Hwy. Exit Hwy 17 at Bear Creek
Rd. Shorter option available. Ride # LXS017.
Don Axtell 224-8147
Debbie Wade 993-1004
Sat, 22 May Scenic South County
9:30 AM 20 miles 2 L-LM
Grizzly Bear New Member Ride
Explore with me some of the beauty spots in Gilroy. Meet at the Gavilan
College south parking lot near the tennis courts (call for directions). We will
visit the colorful Goldsmith Seed Farm, Chitactac Park and ride a delightful
trail. Bring snacks, water and emergency flat-fixing equipment. Please contact
me if you plan to do this ride.
Esther Snively 267-4015
esnively@comcast.net
Sat, 22 May The Original Tortoises Climbing Hills
9:30 AM 28 mi, 4 LM
Billy Goat Palomares
This is a leisurely ride from Sunol down upper Niles Canyon, up scenic
Palomares Canyon and (after a not-so-scenic frontage road), a gradual downhill
and back to the start. Bring water for a warm day. Take 680 North to "Calaveras
Road Sunol" exit, go under the freeway, right on Main St and right into
Sunol School parking lot. Leave a message before Friday if there are any
questions, and I will call you back.
Marcia Wire 395-0386
Sun, 23 May Long Distance Training Ride
7:00 AM 110 mi, 6 MB, 9700 ft
Billy Goat Shannon/Kennedy, Hwy 9, Jamison Creek,
Zayante,
Skyline
Terrible Two Training. Short breaks and bring lunch. No sags or
sweeps. Meet at Almaden Roasting (Meridian and Redmond, San Jose) or meet along
the way on Foothill Expy. Coffee shop opens at 6 AM. Co-listed with Western
Wheelers.
Deborah Lefferts 267-3038 deblefferts@sbcglobal.net
Sun, 23 May Hills of Hollister
8:45 AM 73 mi, 5 M, 4522 ft
Billy Goat Cienega/Fremont Peak
Ride starts at 9:00 - Meet at K-Mart at Nash & Southside Rds in
Hollister. All paces welcome - M Pace - No one left behind! Ride #HLK005.
Patrice & Steve Carney 945-1203 (c 623-9593) PatriceCarney@aol.com
Sun, 23 May Just Dirt Preserves
10:00 AM 18+ mi, 5 LM
Mountain Goat Russian Ridge, Montebello O.S.P.
Meet in the parking lot of the Skyline Open Space Preserve Park. This
parking lot is located about one mile south of the intersection of Skyline Blvd.
(Hwy35) and Page Mill Road. We will be riding the trails of Skyline, Russian
Ridge, Montebello, and Alpine Road. Bring all other necessary supplies. No one
left behind.
Richard Holtermann 578-5731 x223, 226-6871 mtbholt@yahoo.com
Sun, 23 May Four Corners Ride
1:30 PM 15 mi, 1 L
Grizzly Bear Four Corners Ride
Where will Ralph choose to aim this group? A bike path? A historical site?
Only you can influence his choice. This (4th Sunday of every month) 15 mile
ride is for new riders and old friends who like to chat. Meet at Hamilton and
Leigh in the Congregational Church Parking lot.
Ralph Coole 264-4937
5th Week - May 24 to 31 - Looking Ahead
Mon, 24, 31 May Monday Morning Mocha Mooch
9:30 AM See May 3 for
details 25 mi, 1 LM-M
Grizzly Bear Coffee Roasting
Mon, 24 May Crankin' for Caffeine
9:30 AM 25 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear Coffee Roasting
Start at the Park and Ride at
Coleman and Winfield. We will take a sociable flat ride to the Starbucks near
Evergreen College. The return involves one short roller after fueling on
pastries and coffee then a flat direct return.
Larry Brandt 238-1649
Mon, 24 May Scouting Fresh Goat
9:30 AM 40 mi, 6 LM-M
Billy
Goat Aborn, Mt Pleasant
Chaboya and Hassler in the east San Jose foothills both want to be ACTC
Billy Goats and maybe one day they will earn that honor. Let's send out a
scouting party to see if they are contenders or pretenders. We'll use Aborn and
Mt Pleasant to establish a baseline before passing judgment. Lunch/snacks after
the climbs followed by a flat return home. Meet at Coleman/Winfield VTA lot.
Jerry Schonewille 297-2047
Mon, 24, 31 May Monday Evening Goats
4:30 PM See May 3 for details 20
mi, 5 M
Billy Goat Mt. Hamilton/Lower, Quimby East, Mt. Pleasant
optional
Quimby West, Clayton, Sierra
Mon, 24, 31 May Quimby For Quality
6:00 PM See May 3 for
details 20 mi, 5 MB
Billy Goat Quimby
Mon, 24, 31 May Monday Argonaut Center
6:00 PM See May 3 for details
18-30 mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat none
Tue, 25 May Tuesday Crap Shoot
8:00 AM See May 4 for details 50-75 mi,
M-MB
Billy Goat Various
Tue, 25 May Almaden Explorer
10:00 AM See May 4 for details 20+ mi, 1
LM
Grizzly Bear Various
Tue, 25 May The Original Tortoises Climbing Hills
9:30 AM 27 mi, 4 LM
Billy Goat Soquel-San Jose Rd
Come join leisurely tortoise riders cruising down the Soquel-San Jose road,
then stop for coffee in Capitola. Park off Summit Rd after the store, in the
dirt area at the top of Soquel-San Jose road. Please leave a message before
Monday if you have any questions, so I can return your call.
Marcia Wire
395-0386
Tue, 25 May South County Old Goats
10:00 AM 30-40 mi, 4 LM
Billy Goat Croy
Meet at Erik's Deli, Vineyard Shopping Center, corner of Monterey and
Tenant, Morgan Hill. Lunch after the ride.
Marcia Morrison 371-0786
Susie Shields 776-1237
Tue, 25 May Metcalf Mauler
5:00 PM See May 4 for details 25 mi, 5 MB,
2000 ft
Billy Goat Metcalf (usually)
Tue, 25 May After Work Dirty Rides
5:30 PM See May 4 for details 10+
mi, 5 LM
Mountain Goat Santa Teresa Park Trails
Tue, 25 May Wonderful Sunlight
5:30 PM See May 4 for details 12-20 mi,
1-2 LM
Grizzly Bear Various
Tue, 25 May Whine and Dine Mellow Goat Riders
6:00 PM See May 4 for
details 10-25 mi, 3-6 LM
Billy Goat Various
Tue, 25 May Whine and Dine Quick Spinner
6:00 PM See May 4 for details
15-25 mi, 3-6 M-MB
Billy Goat Various
Wed, 26, May Finding the Santa Cruz Mountain Goats
9:30 AM See May 5
for details 15-18 mi, 5-6 LM
Mountain Goat Various Parks in Santa Cruz Mtns
Wed, 26 May Veep's Voyages for Vittles
9:30 AM 25 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear Lunch Ride
Meet near the Jack-in-the-Box at the SE corner of Santa Teresa and Cottle
Roads. We will do some riding around Los Gatos, Campbell, and San Jose before
going to lunch at Vesuvio's Pizza in Santa Clara. I know, I know, pizza? It
was listed as a South Bay Classic and I've not tried it. Level ride back to the
start. No one left behind.
John Mazzella 972-1991
Wed, 26, May Hills R Us
10:00 AM See May 5 for details 35-60 mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat Various
Wed, 26 May Afternoon Goats
3:00 PM 15 mi, 4 M
Billy Goat Skyline South
An out and back. Meet at the intersection of Bear Creek and Skyline.
Dennis King 244-4917
Wed, 26, May Hicks Time Trial
6:00 PM See May 12 for details 20 mi, 5
B, 2000 ft
Billy Goat Shannon/Kennedy, Hicks, Optional-Loma Almaden Road
Thu, 27 May Two-Day Ride to GWBR - Day 1
6:00 AM 95 mi, 3 LM
Grizzly Bear Ride to GWBR
The best part of the GWBR is riding down to the Rally, and taking two days,
staying Thursday night in King City, is a most enjoyable option. We depart at 6
AM Thursday from our house in south San Jose, stopping for breakfast at Betsy's
in Morgan Hill, with lunch in Gonzales, as we follow the tailwinds of River Rd.
to King City. We will provide route sheets and regroup about every hour. Make
your own reservations in King City (Keefers Inn 831-385-4843 recommended) and at
the Rally. We will be able to transport your gear for the Rally if you deliver
it to us by Wednesday the 26th. We will also be able to carry several bikes on
our truck back to San Jose on Monday, but no people. So, make your own return
arrangements (there are always lots of cars returning). See Fri, 28 May for Day
Two details.
Vladimir Baicher & Joellen Jarvi 225-5615
baicher_jarvi@sbcglobal.net
Thu, 27 May Hicks Coffee Ride
6:15 AM See May 6 for details 25 mi, 3 MB
Billy Goat Hicks, optional Shannon/Kennedy, Loma Almaden
Thu, 27 May Extended Hicks Coffee Ride
8:15 AM See May 6 for details
40-50 mi, 3-6 MB
Billy Goat usually Llagas/Willow Springs, maybe Croy
Thu, 27 May Exploring Henry Coe State Park
9:30 AM See May 6 for
details 15-20 mi, 5-6 LM
Mountain Goat Various Henry Coe Trails
Thu, 27 May To Felton and Back
9:30 AM 35 mi, 6 LM
Billy Goat Redwood Estates, Zayante
Meet at Lexington School. We will tour the town of Redwood Estates before
dropping down to Felton. We'll look for a coffee stop before returning to
Lexington. Ride # LXS026.
Barry Chaffin 592-0431
Thu, 27 May Thursday Trek
10:00 AM May 6 for details 14-25 mi, 1 L-LM
Grizzly Bear Various
Thu, 27 May Quimby Mauler
5:00 PM See May 6 for details 30 mi, 6 M,
3000 ft
Billy Goat Quimby (usually)
Thu, 27 May Almaden Ramble
5:30 PM See May 6 for details 20-25 mi, 2-4
LM-M
Billy Goat/Grizzly Bear Various
Thu, 27 May The McKenzie Ride
5:30 PM See May 6 for details 20-25 mi,
3-5 B-S
Billy Goat Various
Thu, 27 May Whine and Dine MTB Ride
6:00 PM See May 6 for details 8-15
mi, 5 LM
Mountain Goat Various
Thu, 27 May Thursday Argonaut Center
6:00 PM See May 6 for details
18-30 mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat At least one, maybe more
Fri, 28 May One-Day Ride to GWBR
6:30 AM 49-162 mi, 3 LM-MB
Grizzly Bear: Ride to GWBR
The ride starts at Don's house in San Jose and travels via Hollister,
Highway 25, and Peach Tree Road to Paso Robles. There will again be five Pace
groups, each doing their own distance. Shared SAG driving leapfrog style.
Pancake breakfast stop in Tres Pinos or Hollister. Arrangements will be made for
getting everybody back to San Jose. Contact ride leader EARLY to reserve a spot
for both you and your gear. $10 fee ($15 after May 23) for gas and snacks,
payable in advance, non-refundable after May 23. You must make your own GWBR
reservations.
The website at
http://bikemaster.home.att.net/gwbr/index.htm should answer most of your
questions.
Don Axtell 224-8147 axtell@csd.com
Fri, 28 May Two-Day Ride to GWBR - Day 2
8:00 AM 67 mi, 3 LM
Grizzly Bear Ride to GWBR
After a hearty breakfast we depart King City and take the scenic San Lucas –
Lockwood route, bypassing about 12 miles of 101. Please see Thu, 27 May for
further details and important information.
Vladimir Baicher & Joellen
Jarvi 225-5615 baicher_jarvi@sbcglobal.net
Fri, 28 May A Good Time Friday Ride
9:30 AM See May 7 for details 23-42
mi, 1-2 LM-M
Grizzly Bear Various
Sat, 29 May Goat to Capitola
9:00 AM 45 mi, 5 LM-M
Billy Goat Old Santa Cruz Hwy, Mtn Charlie Rd
Meet at Lexington School on Old Santa Cruz Hwy. Exit Hwy 17 at Bear
Creek Rd. We will be 'goating' to Capitola via Soquel-San Jose Road and
returning by way of Mountain Charlie Road. Bring plenty of food and water to
get us to our lunch stop in Capitola.
Joanne Grimaldi 998-0182
jgrimaldi@earthlink.net
Sat, 29 May While the Others are at GWBR
9:00 AM 62 mi, 5 M
Billy Goat Bailey/Buffalo Hill, Henry Coe
A ride for us folks who cannot make the GWBR. Meet at Santa Teresa &
Cottle near Jack N Box. About 4500 feet of climb. Bring food no real good
place to stop unless folks want to stop in Morgan Hill, after the climb, before
heading back to San Jose. Ride# STC017.
Ken Koach 850-6133
kenkoach@hotmail.com
Sat, 29 May The Original Tortoises Climbing Hills
9:30 AM 31 mi, 4 LM
Billy Goat Pescadero, Stage Roads
It's time to enjoy these leisurely coastal roads to see rural California as
it used to be. Allow plenty of time to take 280, Woodside Rd and La Honda Rd
(Hwy 84) over the hills, and park off the road in front of the La Honda store.
Bring bike needs, a sandwich and water. Call before Friday if you have
questions, and I'll return your call.
Marcia Wire 395-0386
Sun, 30 May Return ride from GWBR
7:00 AM 162 mi, 3 MB+
Grizzly Bear Ride from GWBR
David and I will do Don's ride back from GWBR on the tandem. No sags or
sweep.
Deborah Lefferts 267-3038 deblefferts@sbcglobal.net
David Hoag
267-3038 david.hoag@intel.com
Sun, 30 May San Felipe on Sunday
10:00 AM 35 mi, 4 M
Billy Goat SCV/San Felipe
We will ride up to the top of San Felipe and press on to the Metcalf
Motorcycle park and then return back over and down San Felipe. Meet at Juice N
Java in the Albertsons/Longs shopping center at Vista Park and Capital
Expressway in San Jose.
Ken Koach 850-6133 kenkoach@hotmail.com
Mon, 31 May Remembering Why We Have Memorial Day
9:00 AM ~15 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear Memorial Day
Memorial Day was established so that the people of the United States would
remember the sacrifices made for our country by centuries of members of our
military forces. Starting from the Lake Almaden VTA Park-and-Ride at the corner
of Coleman and Winfield, we will ride to places where we can observe some vivid
examples of their contributions. Remember, Bob doesn't do hills.
Bob Halem
268-8272 bob@wescraft.com
Mon, 31 May Monday Morning Mocha Mooch
9:30 AM See May 3 for details 25
mi, 1 LM-M
Grizzly Bear Memorial Day
Mon, 31 May The Original Tortoises Climbing Hills
9:30 AM 25 mi, 5 LM
Billy Goat Montebello Rd
If you're around for the Memorial Day weekend, come along for a leisurely
ascent of Montebello Rd. Bring water for the climb and a snack for the top.
Start from McKenzie Park off Foothill Expwy just south of El Monte Rd. Call
before Saturday if you have questions, and I'll return your call.
Marcia
Wire 395-0386
Mon, 31 May Crankin' for Caffeine
9:30 AM 22 mi, 2 LM, or 35 mi, 3 LM
Grizzly Bear Memorial Day
Start at the Park and Ride at Coleman and Winfield. We'll go south for a
view of a reservoir or two and find a coffee spot on the way back. A shorter
level 2 option by cutting down Bailey is available for those so inclined.
Andy Leach 268-7058
Mon, 31 May Monday Evening Goats
4:30 PM See May 3 for details 20
mi, 5 M
Billy Goat Mt. Hamilton/Lower, Quimby East, Mt. Pleasant
optional
Quimby West, Clayton, Sierra
Mon, 31 May Quimby For Quality
6:00 PM See May 3 for details
20 mi, 5 MB
Billy Goat Quimby
Mon, 31 May Monday Argonaut Center
6:00 PM See May 3 for details 18-30
mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat none
Looking Ahead
Sat, 5 June Cheeseburgers at the Junction
8:00 AM 78 mi, 5M, 8700 ft
Billy Goat Mt. Hamilton - Lower, Upper, Backside
optional Del
Puerto Canyon
Meet at Linda Vista School, on Kirk Ave. off of Alum Rock Ave. Shorter
option available. For a longer ride you can add in the trip out Del Puerto
Canyon to the park and back, for a total of 95 miles and 10300 feet of climbing.
Ride # LVS004, LVS012.
Don Axtell 224-8147
Megan Nguyen 650-654-2027
Sun-Tue, 6-8 Jun Sierra Foothills to Donner Pass
Slap some slicks on your mountain bike and join us on a three day
exploratory jaunt on sparsely traveled roads. Day 1 finds us tackling the Iowa
Hill area near Colfax (46 miles). We will then journey to the San Francisco
Viking ski club cabin on Donner Pass. Accommodations are rustic, yet
comfortable for a very affordable cost. Group meals at the cabin. Day 2 we
will stay in the high country, biking some of the local fire roads with lunch
down in Truckee. Day 3 will take us to Foresthill (east of Auburn) for some
challenging climbs. No one gets left behind as we explore, but strong legs and
lungs are necessary as the altitude goes to 8,000 feet.
Rick Madden
286-9829
Fri, 18 June Pam's 2-Day Ride to Columbia - Day 1
8:00 AM 70 mi, 5 M,
5700 ft
Billy Goats Mt.Hamilton Lower, Upper
Join our annual pilgrimage to Columbia. All paces welcome, but there will be
no sweep. Sag for overnight gear only. You must find your own transportation
home from Columbia. Call Pam for details on start time and lodging information.
Pamela Downs 266-1490
Sat, 19 Jun Pam's 2-Day Ride to Columbia - Day 2
8:00 AM 70 mi, 3 M,
2600 ft
Grizzly Bear Ride to Columbia
Join our annual pilgrimage to Columbia. All paces welcome, but no sweep. Sag
for overnight gear only. You must find your own transportation home from
Columbia. Call Pam for details on start time and lodging information.
Pamela Downs 266-1490
Sat, 26 Jun One Way Ride from San Francisco
1:00 PM 60 mi, 3 MB,
2600 ft
Grizzly Bear San Francisco
Don't want the Sierra to the Sea to end too soon? Stretch it out a little
longer by riding your bike back to San Jose. Meet at the S2S finish location.
Don't bother calling late, as I will be away on the tour.
Don Axtell
224-8147