This is barely mixed terrain, having only about 10 ft of dirt and a few feet of "cobbleoids", but we'll get a couple of easy goats with the typical Stevens Cyn (it'll be COLD), Mt Eden/Pierce route from the church (west parking lot on Leigh at Hamilton) and return via a meander thru various neighborhoods (download the route or stay with the group). Post-ride food/drink after in the Pruneyard. As are all my rides, no one left behind. 01-12-2025 10:00:00 01-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Monday Mixed Terrain Meander 36 mi, 4 LM , 1902 ft: This is barely mixed terrain, having only about 10 ft of dirt and a few feet of "cobbleoids", but we'll get a couple of easy goats with the typical Stevens Cyn (it'll be COLD), Mt Eden/Pierce route from the church (west parking lot on Leigh at Hamilton) and return via a meander thru various neighborhoods (download the route or stay with the group). Post-ride food/drink after in the Pruneyard. As are all my rides, no one left behind. Rick Gilbert invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Taco Tuesday at Rosy’s in downtown Morgan Hill. We’ll be taking the Coyote Creek bike path to Metcalf Park just north of Metcalf Rd. and then back to Rosy’s via a short climb on Malech Rd. Meet in Morgan Hill in the Vineyard Town shopping center between TJMaxx and McD’s. Take Tennant exit off 101, head west, turn left on Monterey Rd., second right into the parking lot. Rain cancels. 02-12-2025 10:00:00 02-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: South County Old Ladies and Gents 34 mi, 3 LM : Taco Tuesday at Rosy’s in downtown Morgan Hill. We’ll be taking the Coyote Creek bike path to Metcalf Park just north of Metcalf Rd. and then back to Rosy’s via a short climb on Malech Rd. Meet in Morgan Hill in the Vineyard Town shopping center between TJMaxx and McD’s. Take Tennant exit off 101, head west, turn left on Monterey Rd., second right into the parking lot. Rain cancels. Susie Shields invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Welcome to the exclusive club where your bike may be carbon fiber lightweight, but your joints… uh… let’s say the warranty expired a while ago :)
Congratulations on reaching the magical age of 65, where every climb earns both bragging rights and senior discounts. You can now do it with government-approved health coverage!

Meet at 09:45 to sign in for a 10:00 departure near the restrooms and bocce ball courts at Almaden Lake Park. It's easy spinning with short, steep ascents (10% - 13% gradient), including Wooded Lake Dr, Rimrock Dr, Queensbridge, and Via Santa Teresa. Please also join us at post-ride rehydration therapy at Smoke Eaters in the Almaden Ranch from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. 02-12-2025 10:00:00 02-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Co-leader's Birthday Ride 25 mi, 3 SL , 1800 ft: Welcome to the exclusive club where your bike may be carbon fiber lightweight, but your joints… uh… let’s say the warranty expired a while ago :) Congratulations on reaching the magical age of 65, where every climb earns both bragging rights and senior discounts. You can now do it with government-approved health coverage! Meet at 09:45 to sign in for a 10:00 departure near the restrooms and bocce ball courts at Almaden Lake Park. It's easy spinning with short, steep ascents (10% - 13% gradient), including Wooded Lake Dr, Rimrock Dr, Queensbridge, and Via Santa Teresa. Please also join us at post-ride rehydration therapy at Smoke Eaters in the Almaden Ranch from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. DiemMy Ly-Henderson invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Let's pedal tribute to one of our most steadfast Almaden Cycle Touring Club members, now departed. From Grant Park and Community Center in Los Altos, for a two-night itinerary, up we'll go to Skyline, Henry Cowell, the Bike Church, the splendid and chill "Gold Coast" of Capitola-Soquel, Manresa Beach State Park, Mt. Madonna, a Memorial Service for Art on Friday morning, and return via the rocky spine of Summit (northbound from Kim Son Temple)-Montevina (El Sereno OSP). Please use your night kit and overnight gear for Henry Cowell and Manresa/Mt. Madonna, returning by Friday night (this is a two-night, flexible itinerary that may also be done as a single stage or as a one nighter; our main goal is to make it to Art's Memorial for Friday morning). Notify the ride leader if you are following this itinerary, or pedaling something like it, before you go. 03-12-2025 09:00:00 03-12-2025 11:00:00 6 ACTC: California Cruz'n Day 1 37 mi, 6 M : Let's pedal tribute to one of our most steadfast Almaden Cycle Touring Club members, now departed. From Grant Park and Community Center in Los Altos, for a two-night itinerary, up we'll go to Skyline, Henry Cowell, the Bike Church, the splendid and chill "Gold Coast" of Capitola-Soquel, Manresa Beach State Park, Mt. Madonna, a Memorial Service for Art on Friday morning, and return via the rocky spine of Summit (northbound from Kim Son Temple)-Montevina (El Sereno OSP). Please use your night kit and overnight gear for Henry Cowell and Manresa/Mt. Madonna, returning by Friday night (this is a two-night, flexible itinerary that may also be done as a single stage or as a one nighter; our main goal is to make it to Art's Memorial for Friday morning). Notify the ride leader if you are following this itinerary, or pedaling something like it, before you go. Brian Chun invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet at the Winfield Blvd entrance to Almaden Lake Park near the restrooms and bocce ball courts. We will ride along the foothills then climb Metcalf Road.
Return will be via San Filipe Road and Yerba Buena with a coffee/lunch stop in the Evergreen area. Ride co-leader is Leo Hartung (408-440-6224) 03-12-2025 10:00:00 03-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Wednesday Metcalf Mauler (BLT) 33 mi, 5 M : Meet at the Winfield Blvd entrance to Almaden Lake Park near the restrooms and bocce ball courts. We will ride along the foothills then climb Metcalf Road. Return will be via San Filipe Road and Yerba Buena with a coffee/lunch stop in the Evergreen area. Ride co-leader is Leo Hartung (408-440-6224) Tom Green invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

See Day 1. We'll have plenty of free time to explore our surroundings, including Henry Cowell State Park and the Gold Coast, on our way to our next overnight site. Expect plenty of retail resupply sources. 04-12-2025 09:00:00 04-12-2025 11:00:00 6 ACTC: California Cruz'n Day 2 24 mi, 1 M : See Day 1. We'll have plenty of free time to explore our surroundings, including Henry Cowell State Park and the Gold Coast, on our way to our next overnight site. Expect plenty of retail resupply sources. Brian Chun invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Let's meet at 10:00 am at the entrance to the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden on Naglee between Bascom and Park. We'll make our way to the Stevens Creek Trail and return via the Bay Trail and the Guadalupe Creek Trail. Lunch at Bibo's Pizza on the route about 2 miles from the ride finish. Faster riders may go off the front. Rain or bad air quality cancels. Ride leader will ride at LM pace. 04-12-2025 10:00:00 04-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Sunnyvale Baylands 33 mi, 1 M : Let's meet at 10:00 am at the entrance to the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden on Naglee between Bascom and Park. We'll make our way to the Stevens Creek Trail and return via the Bay Trail and the Guadalupe Creek Trail. Lunch at Bibo's Pizza on the route about 2 miles from the ride finish. Faster riders may go off the front. Rain or bad air quality cancels. Ride leader will ride at LM pace. Anthony Flores invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

See Day 1. This ambitious final stage arises early to pedal and attend Art's Memorial gathering in Gilroy, then climbs inbound via the rocky segments of Redwood Retreat, Summit Road and Montevina, for high views of greater Monterey Bay. Leader will sweep from behind and likely finish late Friday night (bring full road lights and reflection). 05-12-2025 06:00:00 05-12-2025 08:00:00 6 ACTC: California Cruz'n Day 3 81 mi, 6 M : See Day 1. This ambitious final stage arises early to pedal and attend Art's Memorial gathering in Gilroy, then climbs inbound via the rocky segments of Redwood Retreat, Summit Road and Montevina, for high views of greater Monterey Bay. Leader will sweep from behind and likely finish late Friday night (bring full road lights and reflection). Brian Chun invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Remembering Art Cruz, and all he did for our club. It will be a slow but thoughtful ride for our departed comrade. Meet at Depot Street in Morgan Hill and wear your ACTC jersey. Bring bike locks, please! We will arrive at the Habing's Funeral Home by 11AM for the memorial service. You are also welcome to join us at Los Cuates Restaurant following the service. If you plan to attend the memorial or the luncheon, please make reservations here RSVP 05-12-2025 09:30:00 05-12-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Lick the Tins - Art Cruz's Last Ride 26 mi, 1 M , 350 ft: Remembering Art Cruz, and all he did for our club. It will be a slow but thoughtful ride for our departed comrade. Meet at Depot Street in Morgan Hill and wear your ACTC jersey. Bring bike locks, please! We will arrive at the Habing's Funeral Home by 11AM for the memorial service. You are also welcome to join us at Los Cuates Restaurant following the service. If you plan to attend the memorial or the luncheon, please make reservations here RSVP Ed Irvine invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Starting at 10:00 pst from Diridon Transit Center, we will head N on Guadalupe River Trail for spectacular sights. This area is very public transit friendly. As usual, if you bring your "sorrisi" (smiles) and "racconti" (stories), we will stop for "spuntini" (snacks). I can adjust my speed to accommodate slower riders. Please bring your tools for any unfortunate events, and check the rides bulletin for any last minute updates. If you think you might be late, call/txt me and I can wait a reasonable amount of time. Berry West 669 237 7283 Start location: Diridon Transit Center, San Jose 09-12-2025 10:00:00 09-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Cardinal Launch 15 mi, 1 L : Starting at 10:00 pst from Diridon Transit Center, we will head N on Guadalupe River Trail for spectacular sights. This area is very public transit friendly. As usual, if you bring your "sorrisi" (smiles) and "racconti" (stories), we will stop for "spuntini" (snacks). I can adjust my speed to accommodate slower riders. Please bring your tools for any unfortunate events, and check the rides bulletin for any last minute updates. If you think you might be late, call/txt me and I can wait a reasonable amount of time. Berry West 669 237 7283 Start location: Diridon Transit Center, San Jose Berry West invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Placeholder for December Birthday rides and celebration.
If you plan to join the club Birthday Celebration at Almaden Lake Park after the ride, please RSVP here. 10-12-2025 09:00:00 10-12-2025 11:00:00 6 ACTC: December Birthday Rides 0 mi, 1 SL : Placeholder for December Birthday rides and celebration. If you plan to join the club Birthday Celebration at Almaden Lake Park after the ride, please RSVP here. Bryan Patterson invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Please meet at Almaden Lake Park near the bocce ball courts for a leisurely 25-mile ride. All bikes welcome and no one left behind.
We will celebrate Fall birthdays (October & November) and December birthdays at the end of the ride. If you plan to join the birthday celebration, RSVP here 10-12-2025 09:30:00 10-12-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: South Bay/Almaden Birthday Ride 25 mi, 1 L : Please meet at Almaden Lake Park near the bocce ball courts for a leisurely 25-mile ride. All bikes welcome and no one left behind. We will celebrate Fall birthdays (October & November) and December birthdays at the end of the ride. If you plan to join the birthday celebration, RSVP here Millie Kitchin invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Birthdate of the endearing poet Emily Dickenson in 1830, who wrote: I'm Nobody, Who are you?" "I'm Nobody too" Introductions out of the way, we'll start at Almaden Lake Park near the bathrooms and Bocce lanes. We'll take a brisk climb up Hicks West, then go down the eastern side and jog by Hacienda Cemetery before including Scenic Vista. Then back to the park for celebration of birthdays and the lovely Emily D. If you plan to join the club Birthday Celebration at Almaden Lake Park after the ride, please RSVP here . Hear angel's trumpets and devil's trombones! YOU ARE INVITED! 10-12-2025 09:30:00 10-12-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: December Birthday Rides - Lick the Tins 21 mi, 6 LM , 1900 ft: Birthdate of the endearing poet Emily Dickenson in 1830, who wrote: I'm Nobody, Who are you?" "I'm Nobody too" Introductions out of the way, we'll start at Almaden Lake Park near the bathrooms and Bocce lanes. We'll take a brisk climb up Hicks West, then go down the eastern side and jog by Hacienda Cemetery before including Scenic Vista. Then back to the park for celebration of birthdays and the lovely Emily D. If you plan to join the club Birthday Celebration at Almaden Lake Park after the ride, please RSVP here . Hear angel's trumpets and devil's trombones! YOU ARE INVITED! Ed Irvine invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Saratoga Backroads will be a December 2025 birthday ride this month. Meet near the restroom and bocce ball courts at Almaden Lake Park (on the east side of the park off Winfield Blvd) for a social ride through the back roads to Saratoga. Ride Co-leader is Leo Hartung (408) 440-6224.
The December birthday celebration will be held at the end of the ride at Almaden Lake Park near the ride start location. If you plan on attending the celebration please RSVP here. 10-12-2025 10:00:00 10-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: December Birthday Saratoga Backroads 30 mi, 2 LM : Saratoga Backroads will be a December 2025 birthday ride this month. Meet near the restroom and bocce ball courts at Almaden Lake Park (on the east side of the park off Winfield Blvd) for a social ride through the back roads to Saratoga. Ride Co-leader is Leo Hartung (408) 440-6224. The December birthday celebration will be held at the end of the ride at Almaden Lake Park near the ride start location. If you plan on attending the celebration please RSVP here. Tom Green invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

ACTC Birthday Ride: Kennedy and Shannon from Almaden Lake: Come join me in celebrating Q4 birthdays and join this tour of the Almaden Valley followed by climbs of Kennedy and Shannon Roads. Expect moderate climbing, winding roads, and lots of scenery.
Meet at the Bocce Ball Courts at Almaden Lake at 9:45 am for a 10:00 START.
Birthday celebration at 1:00 pm at the end of the ride.
If you plan to join the club Birthday Celebration at Almaden Lake Park after the ride, please respond HERE.
Rain cancels. 10-12-2025 10:00:00 10-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: ACTC Birthday Ride: Kennedy and Shannon 27 mi, 3 LM , 1800 ft: ACTC Birthday Ride: Kennedy and Shannon from Almaden Lake: Come join me in celebrating Q4 birthdays and join this tour of the Almaden Valley followed by climbs of Kennedy and Shannon Roads. Expect moderate climbing, winding roads, and lots of scenery. Meet at the Bocce Ball Courts at Almaden Lake at 9:45 am for a 10:00 START. Birthday celebration at 1:00 pm at the end of the ride. If you plan to join the club Birthday Celebration at Almaden Lake Park after the ride, please respond HERE. Rain cancels. William Mueller invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet at the Winfield Blvd entrance to Almaden Lake Park near the restrooms. We will ride South through the Almaden Valley then climb Hick's East and then Kennedy. We will stop for coffee/lunch in Los Gatos and return to start via Shannon Road. Ride co-leader is Leo Hartung (408-440-6224). 17-12-2025 10:00:00 17-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Hicks East Humbler-BLT 30 mi, 5 M , 2374 ft: Meet at the Winfield Blvd entrance to Almaden Lake Park near the restrooms. We will ride South through the Almaden Valley then climb Hick's East and then Kennedy. We will stop for coffee/lunch in Los Gatos and return to start via Shannon Road. Ride co-leader is Leo Hartung (408-440-6224). Tom Green invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Our traditional Holiday Lights ride through Willow Glen starts at Frank Bramhall Park (Willow & Camino Ramon), San Jose. Please carpool, parking is limited. HEAD and TAIL LIGHTS REQUIRED! Non-riders are welcome to walk the neighborhood and join the party. After ride, we'll gather at Kevin Skare’s house for snacks: 1148 Glenn Ave. REMOVE YOUR SHOES BEFORE ENTERING THE HOUSE! We will have the get together at Kevin's at 7:15, even if the ride is rained out. Members and significant others only. Please bring finger food to share (sweet or savory) to the park; Greg Fong and Mark Cooney will transport it to the house. BYO wine and beer. Please don’t attend if you are sick or exposed to covid. Watch elist for updates. Contact Connie Krashoc (conniekrashoc@gmail.com) to volunteer to help with the social.

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17-12-2025 18:30:00 17-12-2025 20:30:00 6 ACTC: Holiday Lights Ride 6 mi, 1 SL , 114 ft: Our traditional Holiday Lights ride through Willow Glen starts at Frank Bramhall Park (Willow & Camino Ramon), San Jose. Please carpool, parking is limited. HEAD and TAIL LIGHTS REQUIRED! Non-riders are welcome to walk the neighborhood and join the party. After ride, we'll gather at Kevin Skare’s house for snacks: 1148 Glenn Ave. REMOVE YOUR SHOES BEFORE ENTERING THE HOUSE! We will have the get together at Kevin's at 7:15, even if the ride is rained out. Members and significant others only. Please bring finger food to share (sweet or savory) to the park; Greg Fong and Mark Cooney will transport it to the house. BYO wine and beer. Please don’t attend if you are sick or exposed to covid. Watch elist for updates. Contact Connie Krashoc (conniekrashoc@gmail.com) to volunteer to help with the social. Please RSVP here Anthony Flores invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Join us on Wednesday, December 17 at 7:15pm at the home of ACTC members Kevin and Julie Skare for our annual Holiday Social following the Willow Glen Holiday Lights bike ride. Please bring finger foods (savory or sweet) to share. The club will provide non-alcoholic beverages. BYO wine/beer. If riding, drop off foods to club members Greg Fong and Mark Cooney between 6:00 and 6:15pm at Bramhall Park (near Willow and Camino Ramon) before the ride. Otherwise, bring your treats to share directly to the Skare home located at 1148 Glenn Avenue, San Jose. PLEASE REMOVE YOUR SHOES BEFORE ENTERING HOUSE

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17-12-2025 19:15:00 17-12-2025 21:15:00 6 ACTC: Holiday Social - ACTC Members 0 mi, 1 SL , 0 ft: Join us on Wednesday, December 17 at 7:15pm at the home of ACTC members Kevin and Julie Skare for our annual Holiday Social following the Willow Glen Holiday Lights bike ride. Please bring finger foods (savory or sweet) to share. The club will provide non-alcoholic beverages. BYO wine/beer. If riding, drop off foods to club members Greg Fong and Mark Cooney between 6:00 and 6:15pm at Bramhall Park (near Willow and Camino Ramon) before the ride. Otherwise, bring your treats to share directly to the Skare home located at 1148 Glenn Avenue, San Jose. PLEASE REMOVE YOUR SHOES BEFORE ENTERING HOUSE Please RSVP for the social here Connie Krashoc invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY