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There are 75 Rides for Dec 2025
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Mon, 1 Dec 2025
Monday Mixed Terrain Meander
10:00 AM
36 mi, 4 LM, 1902 ft
Billy Goat
Mt Eden/Pierce,Stevens Canyon
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
Rick Gilbert
RBGilbert2@aol.com 408-540-4234 (c)
Tue, 2 Dec 2025
South County Old Ladies and Gents
10:00 AM
34 mi, 3 LM
Grizzly Bear
Lunch Ride
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
Susie Shields
650 888-1225
Tue, 2 Dec 2025
Co-leader's Birthday Ride
10:00 AM
25 mi, 3 SL, 1800 ft
Grizzly Bear
Almaden Maze
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
DiemMy Ly-Henderson
healthy_ways@yahoo.com 408-375-7486
Dzung Dang
agatsu@gmail.com
Wed, 3 Dec 2025
California Cruz'n Day 1
9:00 AM
37 mi, 6 M
Billy Goat
Redwood Gulch,Hwy 9 North Upper,Skyline North 1
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
Brian Chun
bctlc8899@yahoo.com 650-938-1288
Wed, 3 Dec 2025
Wednesday Metcalf Mauler (BLT)
10:00 AM
33 mi, 5 M
Billy Goat
Metcalf
Tom Green
tomgreen997@yahoo.com 408-997-1939
Leo Hartung
leohartung@yahoo.com
Wed, 3 Dec 2025
TGIF Shoreline
10:00 AM
33 mi, 1 LM, 330 ft
Grizzly Bear
Shoreline Park
Anthony Flores
writenbike@gmail.com 650-269-7294
Thu, 4 Dec 2025
California Cruz'n Day 2
9:00 AM
24 mi, 1 M
Grizzly Bear
Capitola
Brian Chun
bctlc8899@yahoo.com 650-938-1288
Thu, 4 Dec 2025
Sunnyvale Baylands
10:00 AM
33 mi, 1 M
Grizzly Bear
Sunnyvale Baylands
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
Anthony Flores
writenbike@gmail.com 650-269-7294
Thu, 4 Dec 2025
Felter in Search of Tacos
10:00 AM
29 mi, 4 LM, 2907 ft
Billy Goat
Calaveras/Lower,Felter
Join me for a ride on the Eastside that is not too long, not too fast and not too steep.....well mostly not too steep, "Goldilocks Style". We will ride out on Marsh Road and then continue on to Sierra Vista Open Space for a snack break. We will stop at a taqueria with outside seating near the end of the ride. Please plan on a social LM+ pace ride with regroups. Meet at the Berryessa Community Center at 3050 Berryessa Rd., San Jose ready to roll promptly at 10:00. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 cancels. 04-12-2025 10:00:00 04-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Felter in Search of Tacos 29 mi, 4 LM , 2907 ft: Join me for a ride on the Eastside that is not too long, not too fast and not too steep.....well mostly not too steep, "Goldilocks Style". We will ride out on Marsh Road and then continue on to Sierra Vista Open Space for a snack break. We will stop at a taqueria with outside seating near the end of the ride. Please plan on a social LM+ pace ride with regroups. Meet at the Berryessa Community Center at 3050 Berryessa Rd., San Jose ready to roll promptly at 10:00. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 cancels. Diane Sanchez-Costello invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Diane Sanchez-Costello
dsanchezcostello@gmail.com 408-483-6701
Fri, 5 Dec 2025
California Cruz'n Day 3
6:00 AM
81 mi, 6 M
Billy Goat
Montevina,Mt Madonna Summit,Mt Madonna West,Mt Madonna/Redwood Retreat
Brian Chun
bctlc8899@yahoo.com 650-938-1288
Fri, 5 Dec 2025
Lick the Tins - Art Cruz's Last Ride
9:30 AM
26 mi, 1 M, 350 ft
Grizzly Bear
Gilroy
Ed Irvine
edwirvine@gmail.com 408-807-1494
Lydia Ramos
lyd101@gmail.com
Fri, 5 Dec 2025
TGIF
10:00 AM
40 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear
Alum Rock Park
Meet at the restrooms on the East side of Almaden Lake Park near the Winfield Boulevard entrance. We'll take the most direct route to Alum Rock Park. Following the ride through the park we will stop on the way home at the shopping center (Starbucks, McDonald's, etc) located at the intersection of San Felipe / Yerba Buena roads. Rain cancels. 05-12-2025 10:00:00 05-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: TGIF 40 mi, 2 LM : Meet at the restrooms on the East side of Almaden Lake Park near the Winfield Boulevard entrance. We'll take the most direct route to Alum Rock Park. Following the ride through the park we will stop on the way home at the shopping center (Starbucks, McDonald's, etc) located at the intersection of San Felipe / Yerba Buena roads. Rain cancels. Anthony Flores invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Anthony Flores
writenbike@gmail.com 650-269-7294
Sat, 6 Dec 2025
1st Day Split DRT Training
7:30 AM
76 mi, 5 LM, 8,895 ft
Billy Goat
Clayton,Mt Hamilton/Middle,Mt Hamilton/Upper,Mt Pleasant,Mt Hamilton/Lower,Calaveras/Lower,Felter
Ride Start: Fowler Creek Park along Altia Ave. Start Location Since I can't finish an entire DRT with limited daylight, I'm splitting the training into 2 intense days. This route is slightly different from last week. I plan to train aggressively during the month of December. I will resume my usual "OFKRB" rides in January. Rain cancels, ride at your own pace. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front, and Melanie will lead from behind. 06-12-2025 07:30:00 06-12-2025 09:30:00 6 ACTC: 1st Day Split DRT Training 76 mi, 5 LM , 8,895 ft: Ride Start: Fowler Creek Park along Altia Ave. Start Location Since I can't finish an entire DRT with limited daylight, I'm splitting the training into 2 intense days. This route is slightly different from last week. I plan to train aggressively during the month of December. I will resume my usual "OFKRB" rides in January. Rain cancels, ride at your own pace. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front, and Melanie will lead from behind. Melanie Clarke invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Melanie Clarke
melaniekclarke@gmail.com 408-466-1982
Jennifer Clarke
Jennifer_lynne_clarke@yahoo.com
Sat, 6 Dec 2025
All Things San Jose
9:00 AM
10 mi, 1 LM, 157 ft
Grizzly Bear
Museum/Historic Places
Celebrate all things San Jose: Historic Five Wounds Portuguese National Church, Japantown, St James Park, Gonzales-Piralta Adobe & Fallon House, Tech Museum, Christmas in the Park @ Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, and the Cesar Chavez Arch @ San Jose State University. Wow, all that in a few square miles in San Jose! A flat family-friendly ride! No-one left behind. Meet at Walmart, 777 Story Rd, San Jose. Park near the Robert Ave side. Optional banh mi sandwich at the end of ride. 06-12-2025 09:00:00 06-12-2025 11:00:00 6 ACTC: All Things San Jose 10 mi, 1 LM , 157 ft: Celebrate all things San Jose: Historic Five Wounds Portuguese National Church, Japantown, St James Park, Gonzales-Piralta Adobe & Fallon House, Tech Museum, Christmas in the Park @ Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, and the Cesar Chavez Arch @ San Jose State University. Wow, all that in a few square miles in San Jose! A flat family-friendly ride! No-one left behind. Meet at Walmart, 777 Story Rd, San Jose. Park near the Robert Ave side. Optional banh mi sandwich at the end of ride. Tony Le invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Tony Le
atlevelo@gmail.com 408-202-9231
Sat, 6 Dec 2025
Hamilton In Search of Tacos
10:00 AM
31 mi, 5 LM, 3145 ft
Billy Goat
Mt Hamilton/Lower
Join me for a ride on the Eastside that's not too long, not too steep, and not too fast, Goldilocks Style! First we ride through Alum Rock Park and then we go up, up, up to Twin Gates for a snack break.
Our search for tacos will end at Tacos Al Pastor close to the end of the ride. Dining is inside but the bikes are in sight, bring a lock. Please plan on a social LM+ ride with regroups.
Meet at the Berryessa Community Center and be ready to roll promptly at 10:00 AM. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 cancels. 06-12-2025 10:00:00 06-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Hamilton In Search of Tacos 31 mi, 5 LM , 3145 ft: Join me for a ride on the Eastside that's not too long, not too steep, and not too fast, Goldilocks Style! First we ride through Alum Rock Park and then we go up, up, up to Twin Gates for a snack break. Our search for tacos will end at Tacos Al Pastor close to the end of the ride. Dining is inside but the bikes are in sight, bring a lock. Please plan on a social LM+ ride with regroups. Meet at the Berryessa Community Center and be ready to roll promptly at 10:00 AM. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 cancels. Diane Sanchez-Costello invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Diane Sanchez-Costello
dsanchezcostello@gmail.com 408-483-6701
Sat, 6 Dec 2025
Gilroy Hot Springs From Morgan Hill
10:00 AM
41 mi, 4 LM, 1700 ft
Billy Goat
Canada Loop
Dzung Dang
agatsu@gmail.com 408-828-3281
Sun, 7 Dec 2025
2st Day Split DRT Training
7:30 AM
66 mi, 5 LM, 8,090 ft
Billy Goat
Clayton,Mt Hamilton/Middle,Mt Hamilton/Upper,Mt Pleasant,Quimby East,Silver Creek Valley Rd,San Felipe
Ride Start: Fowler Creek Park along Altia Ave. Start Location Since I can't finish an entire DRT with limited daylight, I'm splitting the training into 2 intense days. This route is slightly different from last week. I plan to train aggressively during the month of December. I will resume my usual "OFKRB" rides in January. Rain cancels, ride at your own pace. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front, and Melanie will lead from behind. 07-12-2025 07:30:00 07-12-2025 09:30:00 6 ACTC: 2st Day Split DRT Training 66 mi, 5 LM , 8,090 ft: Ride Start: Fowler Creek Park along Altia Ave. Start Location Since I can't finish an entire DRT with limited daylight, I'm splitting the training into 2 intense days. This route is slightly different from last week. I plan to train aggressively during the month of December. I will resume my usual "OFKRB" rides in January. Rain cancels, ride at your own pace. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front, and Melanie will lead from behind. Melanie Clarke invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Melanie Clarke
melaniekclarke@gmail.com 408-466-1982
Jennifer Clarke
Jennifer_lynne_clarke@yahoo.com
Sun, 7 Dec 2025
Lunch at the Buttery
9:30 AM
33 mi, 4 LM, 2536 ft
Billy Goat
Rodeo Gulch,Granite Creek
Tony Le
atlevelo@gmail.com 408-202-9231
Sun, 7 Dec 2025
TrailRoller - Saratoga Gap
10:00 AM
17 mi, 3 M, 2500 ft
Mountain Goat
Saratoga Gap Regional Park,Peters Creek Trail,Long Ridge Trail,Skyline Regional Park
Let's look for some crisp autumn air and colors on the trails along Skyline! We'll meet at the Saratoga Gap parking lot (junction of Highways 9 & 35) and ride roughly parallel Highway 35 (Skyline) out to Horseshoe Lake and then return. This route doesn't have long steep hills but offers a few challenges along with great views and diverse scenery. Plan to be self-sufficient (no facilities). No sweep. 07-12-2025 10:00:00 07-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: TrailRoller - Saratoga Gap 17 mi, 3 M , 2500 ft: Let's look for some crisp autumn air and colors on the trails along Skyline! We'll meet at the Saratoga Gap parking lot (junction of Highways 9 & 35) and ride roughly parallel Highway 35 (Skyline) out to Horseshoe Lake and then return. This route doesn't have long steep hills but offers a few challenges along with great views and diverse scenery. Plan to be self-sufficient (no facilities). No sweep. Lonn Fiance invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Lonn Fiance
lfiance@pacbell.net 408-966-0264
Sun, 7 Dec 2025
Sunday at Rancho San Vincente / Calero
1:00 PM
12 mi, 3 L, 1000 ft
Mountain Goat
Rancho San Vicente
Tour mostly singletrack through oak trees. An easy yet good enough workout. I will be the general 'leading from the rear', for an easy paced adventure. Look for my blue Subaru in the Rancho San Vincente parking lot. Disclaimer: the trails may be closed which will cancel the ride. Call the trail 'hotline' at 408-355-2200 press 3 and then 5. NOTE: "MUY" turned 77 last Sunday, perhaps we can do a toast & roast to him after the ride? 07-12-2025 13:00:00 07-12-2025 15:00:00 6 ACTC: Sunday at Rancho San Vincente / Calero 12 mi, 3 L , 1000 ft: Tour mostly singletrack through oak trees. An easy yet good enough workout. I will be the general 'leading from the rear', for an easy paced adventure. Look for my blue Subaru in the Rancho San Vincente parking lot. Disclaimer: the trails may be closed which will cancel the ride. Call the trail 'hotline' at 408-355-2200 press 3 and then 5. NOTE: "MUY" turned 77 last Sunday, perhaps we can do a toast & roast to him after the ride? Maggie Speers invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Maggie Speers
showdogmissy-actc37@yahoo.com 831-419-3473
Mon, 8 Dec 2025
Monday Mixed Terrain - Alviso Levees
10:00 AM
39 mi, 1 LM, 415 ft
Grizzly Bear
Alviso Slough Trail
Meet in the west church parking lot, corner of E. Hamilton Ave and Leigh Ave, San Jose. We will ride up the San Tomas Aquino Creek trail, do an out and back on the levees (construction limits our ability to do a loop) and return via the Gaudalupe River Trail. About 9 miles of this ride are on hard-packed dirt but easily ridden on standard road bikes. Since that section is out and back, early turnaround is possible if it's uncomfortable (the first mile is usually the worst). Shorebird sightings and salt pond views are typically impressive. Regroups as necessary and as always, no one left behind. Optional food and drink at the Pruneyard less than a mile from the start. 08-12-2025 10:00:00 08-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Monday Mixed Terrain - Alviso Levees 39 mi, 1 LM , 415 ft: Meet in the west church parking lot, corner of E. Hamilton Ave and Leigh Ave, San Jose. We will ride up the San Tomas Aquino Creek trail, do an out and back on the levees (construction limits our ability to do a loop) and return via the Gaudalupe River Trail. About 9 miles of this ride are on hard-packed dirt but easily ridden on standard road bikes. Since that section is out and back, early turnaround is possible if it's uncomfortable (the first mile is usually the worst). Shorebird sightings and salt pond views are typically impressive. Regroups as necessary and as always, no one left behind. Optional food and drink at the Pruneyard less than a mile from the start. Rick Gilbert invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Rick Gilbert
RBGilbert2@aol.com 408-540-4234 (c)
Mon, 8 Dec 2025
M&M Rollers Morning Training Ride!
10:00 AM
20-25 mi, 6 LM
Billy Goat
Various
Let's decide at the ride start what hills to climb! Meet and be ready to ride at 10:00 at Prospect Rd at English Drive, across from Prospect HS WEST parking lot - heading West. Faster riders may ride at their own pace. Do bring water & snacks. Regroup at top of each hill and bottom of categories 5 & 6 hills. Buddy up system is recommended for a safe and fun ride! Rain cancels ride. 08-12-2025 10:00:00 08-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: M&M Rollers Morning Training Ride! 20-25 mi, 6 LM : Let's decide at the ride start what hills to climb! Meet and be ready to ride at 10:00 at Prospect Rd at English Drive, across from Prospect HS WEST parking lot - heading West. Faster riders may ride at their own pace. Do bring water & snacks. Regroup at top of each hill and bottom of categories 5 & 6 hills. Buddy up system is recommended for a safe and fun ride! Rain cancels ride. Minh Nguyen invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Minh Nguyen
minhvelo24@gmail.com 408-914-8464
Paul Vlasveld
pvlasveld@comcast.net
Tue, 9 Dec 2025
Cardinal Launch
10:00 AM
15 mi, 1 L
Grizzly Bear
New Members Ride
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
Berry West
califitalif@gmail.com 669-237-7283
Tue, 9 Dec 2025
South County Old Ladies & Gents
10:00 AM
26 mi, 3 LM
Billy Goat
Llagas/Willow Springs
Kris Thompson
ksvt@me.com 408-612-6696
Susie Shields
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
🎉December Birthdays: Almaden Reservoir
9:30 AM
33 mi, 2 LM, 816 ft
Grizzly Bear
Birthday Ride
Start at the First Congregational Church (west parking lot at Hamilton on Leigh) at 9:30 or meet up at Almaden Lake Park (by the restrooms on Winfield) at about 10:15. We will ride down past Almaden Reservoir to the base of Hicks and follow Herbert Creek up a lovely little road past what used to be the Twin Creeks "resort". Return via the historic Hacienda Cemetery on Bertram Road and Almaden Expwy to Almaden Lake for the birthdsy celebration and then the church. If you plan to join the club Birthday Celebration at Almaden Lake Park after 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: December Birthdays: Almaden Reservoir 33 mi, 2 LM , 816 ft: Start at the First Congregational Church (west parking lot at Hamilton on Leigh) at 9:30 or meet up at Almaden Lake Park (by the restrooms on Winfield) at about 10:15. We will ride down past Almaden Reservoir to the base of Hicks and follow Herbert Creek up a lovely little road past what used to be the Twin Creeks "resort". Return via the historic Hacienda Cemetery on Bertram Road and Almaden Expwy to Almaden Lake for the birthdsy celebration and then the church. If you plan to join the club Birthday Celebration at Almaden Lake Park after the ride, If you plan to join the birthday celebration, RSVP here . Anthony Flores invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Anthony Flores
writenbike@gmail.com 650-269-7294
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
🎉December Birthday Rides - Lick the Tins
9:30 AM
21 mi, 6 LM, 1900 ft
Billy Goat
Hicks West,Via Santa Teresa/Scenic Vista
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
Ed Irvine
edwirvine@gmail.com 408-807-1494
Lydia Ramos
lyd101@gmail.com
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Bouncing along with Brendan
9:30 AM
20+ mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear
Birthday Ride
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
🎉December Birthday Saratoga Backroads
10:00 AM
30 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear
Field And Farm
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
Tom Green
tomgreen997@yahoo.com 408-997-1939
Leo Hartung
leohartung@yahoo.com
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
🎉ACTC Birthday Ride: Kennedy and Shannon
10:00 AM
27 mi, 3 LM, 1800 ft
Grizzly Bear
5 Or More Cities
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
William Mueller
k2_stp@yahoo.com 408-464-3092
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
🎉South Bay/Almaden Birthday Ride
10:30 AM
23 mi, 1 L
Grizzly Bear
Birthday Ride
Millie Kitchin
milkitchin@verizon.net 408-234-2293
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
🎉ACTC Birthday ride M pace
11:00 AM
25 mi, 6 M, 1853 ft
Billy Goat
Bailey/Buffalo Hill,Country View
Craig Gronlund
ski4x@charter.net 408-239-6704
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
🎉Los Gatos to ACTC Birthday Party
11:30 AM
21 mi, 3 L, 1400 ft
Billy Goat
Shannon/Kennedy
Barry Chaffin
barry@chaffin.org 408-592-0431
Thu, 11 Dec 2025
Our Favorite Kids Are Baa'ck
9:00 AM
36 mi, 5 SL, 3,900 ft
Billy Goat
Mill Creek,Morrison Canyon,Palomares
Melanie Clarke
melaniekclarke@gmail.com 408-466-1982
John Hughes
jhhughes22@gmail.com
Thu, 11 Dec 2025
Thursday Trek
9:30 AM
12-30 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Various
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Thu, 11 Dec 2025
Sunnyvale Baylands
10:00 AM
33 mi, 1 M
Grizzly Bear
Sunnyvale Baylands
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. 11-12-2025 10:00:00 11-12-2025 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
Anthony Flores
writenbike@gmail.com 650-269-7294
Thu, 11 Dec 2025
Morgan Hill to Aptos - Out and Back
10:00 AM
61 mi, 5 LM, 5000 ft
Billy Goat
Mt Madonna/Redwood Retreat,Mt Madonna West
Dzung Dang
agatsu@gmail.com 408-828-3281
Lam Do
drlamdo@gmail.com
Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Our Favorite Kids Are Baa'ck
9:30 AM
43 mi, 5 LM, 3,800 ft
Billy Goat
Columbia,Cull Canyon,Eden Canyon,Inspiration Circle,Norris Canyon
Melanie Clarke
melaniekclarke@gmail.com 408-466-1982
John Hughes
jhhughes22@gmail.com
Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Belated Birthday Ride
10:00 AM
49 mi, 3 LM, 2092 ft
Billy Goat
Llagas/Willow Springs
Jim Bialson
litijus@gmail.com 408-202-8958
Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Friday's Twist & Shout
10:00 AM
25 mi, 3 LM, 1800 ft
Grizzly Bear
Almaden Maze
*** Please Note Later Start Time ***
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.
The ride leader will lead from the back at LM pace, with regroups at hilltops. All paces and bike types are welcome.
If you can't make the ride, please join us at post-ride rehydration therapy at Smoke Eaters in Almaden Ranch from 12:30 am to 2:00 pm. Enjoy! 12-12-2025 10:00:00 12-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Friday's Twist & Shout 25 mi, 3 LM , 1800 ft: *** Please Note Later Start Time *** 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. The ride leader will lead from the back at LM pace, with regroups at hilltops. All paces and bike types are welcome. If you can't make the ride, please join us at post-ride rehydration therapy at Smoke Eaters in Almaden Ranch from 12:30 am to 2:00 pm. Enjoy! Dzung Dang invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Dzung Dang
agatsu@gmail.com 408-828-3281
Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Giro d' Bici Farewell Ride
10:00 AM
45 mi, 3 LM, 1494 ft
Billy Goat
Bailey/Buffalo Hill,Llagas/Willow Springs
This is the last Bici ride I'll lead. Meet at RAMAC Park at Lexington Ave & Charlotte Dr in San Jose. We head south to climb Bailey and Buffalo hill then continue to Willow Springs and Llagas and on to a short rest stop in Morgan Hill at the halfway point. Return via the Coyote Creek Trail. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the ride for sign-ups & intro. Wheels roll at 10:00. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48017312 13-12-2025 10:00:00 13-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Giro d' Bici Farewell Ride 45 mi, 3 LM , 1494 ft: This is the last Bici ride I'll lead. Meet at RAMAC Park at Lexington Ave & Charlotte Dr in San Jose. We head south to climb Bailey and Buffalo hill then continue to Willow Springs and Llagas and on to a short rest stop in Morgan Hill at the halfway point. Return via the Coyote Creek Trail. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the ride for sign-ups & intro. Wheels roll at 10:00. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48017312 Ahmed Masood invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Ahmed Masood
ahmedmasood@msn.com
Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Portola Valley and Hills
10:00 AM
32 mi, 6 M, 3755 ft
Billy Goat
Los Trancos Woods,Ramona,Westridge,Summit Springs
Bryan Patterson
bryanp33@gmail.com 408-595-3844
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
Short DRT Training
7:30 AM
82 mi, 5 LM, 10,030 ft
Billy Goat
Clayton,Mt Hamilton/Middle,Mt Pleasant,Quimby East,Mt Hamilton/Lower,Calaveras/Lower,Felter,San Felipe,Silver Creek Valley Rd
Ride Start: Fowler Creek Park along Altia Ave. Start Location This is a short DRT due to limited daylight. We have Saturday plans, so we are doing a longer ride on Sunday. Faster cyclists can add Upper Mt Hamilton before it gets dark. Rain cancels, ride at your own pace. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front, and Melanie will lead from the back. I plan to train aggressively in December. I will resume my usual "OFKRB" rides in January. 14-12-2025 07:30:00 14-12-2025 09:30:00 6 ACTC: Short DRT Training 82 mi, 5 LM , 10,030 ft: Ride Start: Fowler Creek Park along Altia Ave. Start Location This is a short DRT due to limited daylight. We have Saturday plans, so we are doing a longer ride on Sunday. Faster cyclists can add Upper Mt Hamilton before it gets dark. Rain cancels, ride at your own pace. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front, and Melanie will lead from the back. I plan to train aggressively in December. I will resume my usual "OFKRB" rides in January. Melanie Clarke invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Melanie Clarke
melaniekclarke@gmail.com 408-466-1982
Jennifer Clarke
Jennifer_lynne_clarke@yahoo.com
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
Terrible Tafoni
8:30 AM
66 mi, 6 M, 7206 ft
Billy Goat
Mora,Moody,Ramona,Old La Honda East,Kings Mountain
Brian Chun
bctlc8899@yahoo.com 650-938-1288
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
Short and Sweet/ Con Azucar Cafe
10:00 AM
30 mi, 3 LM, 2100 ft
Billy Goat
Mt Pleasant
Join me for a ride on the Eastside that is not too long, not too steep, and not too fast, "Goldilocks Style". We will warm up with a beautiful ride through Alum Rock Park and stop at Con Azucar Cafe for coffee and pan dulce at mile 17.
Please plan on a social LM+ pace ride with regroups. Meet at the Berryessa Community Center and be ready to roll promptly at 10:00 am. No one left behind.
Wet pavement or AQI over 100 cancels with a notification from Rides Bulletins. 14-12-2025 10:00:00 14-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Short and Sweet/ Con Azucar Cafe 30 mi, 3 LM , 2100 ft: Join me for a ride on the Eastside that is not too long, not too steep, and not too fast, "Goldilocks Style". We will warm up with a beautiful ride through Alum Rock Park and stop at Con Azucar Cafe for coffee and pan dulce at mile 17. Please plan on a social LM+ pace ride with regroups. Meet at the Berryessa Community Center and be ready to roll promptly at 10:00 am. No one left behind. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 cancels with a notification from Rides Bulletins. Diane Sanchez-Costello invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Diane Sanchez-Costello
dsanchezcostello@gmail.com 408-483-6701
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
TrailRoller - Harvey Bear
10:00 AM
16 mi, 3 M, 1800 ft
Mountain Goat
Harvey Bear Ranch
We'll start and end from the Harvey Bear entrance off of East San Martin Ave (restrooms and water available). We'll climb up Willow Springs, Townsprings and Ed Willson trails (this may be new to some people). We'll descend to ride the rollers on Calaveras and Valley Oak trails parallel to Coyote Reservoir (great trails!). We'll descend on Gaviota and return on Savannah back to Willow Springs. This is an "all dirt" route in spite of what RideWithGPS says. Gravel bikes are possible but there may be wet spots or rough cattle trails in addition to the usual dirt trail challenges, so consider your gravel skill level. Weather should be good but cool. 14-12-2025 10:00:00 14-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: TrailRoller - Harvey Bear 16 mi, 3 M , 1800 ft: We'll start and end from the Harvey Bear entrance off of East San Martin Ave (restrooms and water available). We'll climb up Willow Springs, Townsprings and Ed Willson trails (this may be new to some people). We'll descend to ride the rollers on Calaveras and Valley Oak trails parallel to Coyote Reservoir (great trails!). We'll descend on Gaviota and return on Savannah back to Willow Springs. This is an "all dirt" route in spite of what RideWithGPS says. Gravel bikes are possible but there may be wet spots or rough cattle trails in addition to the usual dirt trail challenges, so consider your gravel skill level. Weather should be good but cool. Lonn Fiance invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Lonn Fiance
lfiance@pacbell.net 408-966-0264
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
M&M Rollers Morning Training Ride!
10:00 AM
20-25 mi, 6 LM
Billy Goat
Various
Let's decide at the ride start what hills to climb! Meet and be ready to ride at 10:00 at Prospect Rd at English Drive, across from Prospect HS WEST parking lot - heading West. Faster riders may ride at their own pace. Do bring water & snacks. Regroup at top of each hill and bottom of categories 5 & 6 hills. Buddy up system is recommended for a safe and fun ride! Rain cancels ride. 15-12-2025 10:00:00 15-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: M&M Rollers Morning Training Ride! 20-25 mi, 6 LM : Let's decide at the ride start what hills to climb! Meet and be ready to ride at 10:00 at Prospect Rd at English Drive, across from Prospect HS WEST parking lot - heading West. Faster riders may ride at their own pace. Do bring water & snacks. Regroup at top of each hill and bottom of categories 5 & 6 hills. Buddy up system is recommended for a safe and fun ride! Rain cancels ride. Minh Nguyen invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Minh Nguyen
minhvelo24@gmail.com 408-914-8464
Paul Vlasveld
pvlasveld@comcast.net
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Monday Mixed Terrain-Palo Alto Foothills
10:00 AM
41 mi, 3 LM, 2074 ft
Grizzly Bear
5 Or More Cities
Starting at the Congregational Church (Leigh and Hamilton, west parking lot on Leigh), we will venture west to Rancho San Antonio (RSA) Park, wind our way thru Los Altos Hills and take a shortcut ("Dirty Moody", <1 mile of easy dirt trail suitable for all bikes makes this mixed terrain) up to PA Foothills Park for great views to the north and east. We'll return via Foothill Expwy and Prospect. Although classified a grizzly, THIS IS NOT A FLAT RIDE (2074 ft of climbing). The climb out of RSA is steep but short but the views are worth it. No one left behind. Refresh/re-fuel at the Pruneyard after. 15-12-2025 10:00:00 15-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Monday Mixed Terrain-Palo Alto Foothills 41 mi, 3 LM , 2074 ft: Starting at the Congregational Church (Leigh and Hamilton, west parking lot on Leigh), we will venture west to Rancho San Antonio (RSA) Park, wind our way thru Los Altos Hills and take a shortcut ("Dirty Moody", Rick Gilbert invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Rick Gilbert
RBGilbert2@aol.com 408-540-4234 (c)
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
South County Old Ladies & Gents
10:00 AM
29 mi, 3 LM
Grizzly Bear
Gilroy
Kris Thompson
ksvt@me.com 408-612-6696
Susie Shields
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Hicks East Humbler-BLT
10:00 AM
30 mi, 5 M, 2374 ft
Billy Goat
Hicks East,Shannon/Kennedy
Tom Green
tomgreen997@yahoo.com 408-997-1939
Leo Hartung
leohartung@yahoo.com
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Raccoon Noir
4:30 PM
25 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Night Ride
Cross the western South Bay for an urban utility ride starting from Grant Park and Community Center, Los Altos to Willow Glen and back. Support the ACTC Xmas lights ride and member get-together. Full night kit required. Pot-luck item portage is provided (via a Burley bicycle trailer). See other listings for volunteer/RSVP links. 17-12-2025 16:30:00 17-12-2025 18:30:00 6 ACTC: Raccoon Noir 25 mi, 1 LM : Cross the western South Bay for an urban utility ride starting from Grant Park and Community Center, Los Altos to Willow Glen and back. Support the ACTC Xmas lights ride and member get-together. Full night kit required. Pot-luck item portage is provided (via a Burley bicycle trailer). See other listings for volunteer/RSVP links. Brian Chun invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Brian Chun
bctlc8899@yahoo.com 650-938-1288
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Holiday Lights Ride
6:30 PM
6 mi, 1 SL, 114 ft
Grizzly Bear
Special Occasion
Our traditional Holiday Lights ride through Willow Glen starts at Frank Bramhall Park (Willow & Camino Ramon), San Jose. Please carpool, parking is limited at Bramhall Park. 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

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 at Bramhall Park. 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
Anthony Flores
writenbike@gmail.com 650-269-7294
Rick Gilbert
RBGilbert2@aol.com
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Holiday Social - ACTC Members
7:15 PM
0 mi, 1 SL, 0 ft
Grizzly Bear
None
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 - Limited parking is also available here) 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

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 - Limited parking is also available here) 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
Connie Krashoc
conniekrashoc@gmail.com
Thu, 18,25 Dec 2025
Thursday Trek
9:30 AM
12-30 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Various
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Sunnyvale Baylands
10:00 AM
33 mi, 1 M
Grizzly Bear
Sunnyvale Baylands
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. 18-12-2025 10:00:00 18-12-2025 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
Anthony Flores
writenbike@gmail.com 650-269-7294
Fri, 19 Dec 2025
Short DRT Training
7:00 AM
71 mi, 6 LM, 11,500 ft
Billy Goat
Mt Hamilton/Middle,Quimby East,Mt Hamilton/Lower,Mt Hamilton/Upper,Mt Hamilton/Back,Quimby West,Kincaid
Ride Start: Fowler Creek Park along Altia Ave. Start Location It looks like we will get rain for the weekend, so I want to get my DRT fitness today. It has been 75-80 d on Mt Hamilton above the valley's Inversion Layer. So the ride takes us above the clouds right away. The climbing allows minimal clothing to continue the warm ride above the Inversion Layer. Rain cancels, ride at your own pace. John plans to drive to Grant Ranch and meet me around 8am. I plan to train aggressively in December, then I will resume my usual "OFKRB" rides in January. 19-12-2025 07:00:00 19-12-2025 09:00:00 6 ACTC: Short DRT Training 71 mi, 6 LM , 11,500 ft: Ride Start: Fowler Creek Park along Altia Ave. Start Location It looks like we will get rain for the weekend, so I want to get my DRT fitness today. It has been 75-80 d on Mt Hamilton above the valley's Inversion Layer. So the ride takes us above the clouds right away. The climbing allows minimal clothing to continue the warm ride above the Inversion Layer. Rain cancels, ride at your own pace. John plans to drive to Grant Ranch and meet me around 8am. I plan to train aggressively in December, then I will resume my usual "OFKRB" rides in January. Melanie Clarke invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Melanie Clarke
melaniekclarke@gmail.com 408-466-1982
Sat, 20 Dec 2025
Short DRT Training
7:30 AM
71 mi, 6 LM, 11,500 ft
Billy Goat
Mt Hamilton/Middle,Quimby East,Mt Hamilton/Lower,Mt Hamilton/Upper,Mt Hamilton/Back,Quimby West,Kincaid
Ride Start: Fowler Creek Park along Altia Ave. Start Location This ride will probably get canceled due to rain. But just in case there is a pause before the atmospheric river starts, I want to list this ride. I will post a cancellation on the Rides Bulletin if it does rain. It has been 75-80 d on Mt Hamilton above the valley's Inversion Layer. So the ride takes us above the clouds right away. The climbing allows minimal clothing to continue the warm ride above the Inversion Layer. Ride at your own pace. I plan to train aggressively in December, then I will resume my usual "OFKRB" rides in January. 20-12-2025 07:30:00 20-12-2025 09:30:00 6 ACTC: Short DRT Training 71 mi, 6 LM , 11,500 ft: Ride Start: Fowler Creek Park along Altia Ave. Start Location This ride will probably get canceled due to rain. But just in case there is a pause before the atmospheric river starts, I want to list this ride. I will post a cancellation on the Rides Bulletin if it does rain. It has been 75-80 d on Mt Hamilton above the valley's Inversion Layer. So the ride takes us above the clouds right away. The climbing allows minimal clothing to continue the warm ride above the Inversion Layer. Ride at your own pace. I plan to train aggressively in December, then I will resume my usual "OFKRB" rides in January. Melanie Clarke invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Melanie Clarke
melaniekclarke@gmail.com 408-466-1982
Jennifer Clarke
Jennifer_lynne_clarke@yahoo.com
Sat, 20 Dec 2025
Alta Alice
8:30 AM
61 mi, 5 M, 6038 ft
Billy Goat
Mora,Moody,Westridge,Alpine East,Kings Mountain,Skyline North 4
Brian Chun
bctlc8899@yahoo.com 650-938-1288
Sat, 20 Dec 2025
To Market, To Market
9:30 AM
19 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Winter Solstice
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
Lobster Crawl
8:30 AM
66 mi, 5 M, 5047 ft
Billy Goat
Jefferson,Crestview,Tartan Trail,Santa Inez/Black Mtn
Brian Chun
bctlc8899@yahoo.com 650-938-1288
Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Sunnyvale Bayland Ride: STA detour
10:00 AM
35 mi, 1 M
Grizzly Bear
Sunnyvale Baylands
Note: route change due to possibly flooded Guadalupe Creek trail at Trimble and 101 underpasses. 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, SF Bay Trail, San Tomas Aquino Trail, and make our way to Bibo's for lunch, about 2 miles from the ride start. Rain or bad air quality cancels. Note: Faster riders ride at M or faster and go off the front. The ride leader rides at LM pace. 24-12-2025 10:00:00 24-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Sunnyvale Bayland Ride: STA detour 35 mi, 1 M : Note: route change due to possibly flooded Guadalupe Creek trail at Trimble and 101 underpasses. 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, SF Bay Trail, San Tomas Aquino Trail, and make our way to Bibo's for lunch, about 2 miles from the ride start. Rain or bad air quality cancels. Note: Faster riders ride at M or faster and go off the front. The ride leader rides at LM pace. Anthony Flores invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Anthony Flores
writenbike@gmail.com 650-269-7294
Thu, 25 Dec 2025
Thursday Trek
9:30 AM
12-30 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Various
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Fri, 26 Dec 2025
Saratoga Backroads
10:00 AM
25 mi, 3 LM, 1045 ft
Grizzly Bear
Coffee Roasting
Anthony Flores
writenbike@gmail.com 650-269-7294
Sat, 27 Dec 2025
Short DRT Training
7:30 AM
71 mi, 6 LM, 11,500 ft
Billy Goat
Mt Hamilton/Middle,Quimby East,Mt Hamilton/Lower,Mt Hamilton/Upper,Mt Hamilton/Back,Quimby West,Kincaid
Ride Start: Fowler Creek Park along Altia Ave. Start Location We are continuing our aggressive training series for December. The Inversion layer is gone, but I liked this route. I was able to get lots of climbing in the short amount of daylight we have. I will post a cancellation on the Rides Bulletin if it rains, and may cancel. Ride at your own pace. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists, and Melanie will lead the slower cyclists. I will resume my usual "OFKRB" rides in January. 27-12-2025 07:30:00 27-12-2025 09:30:00 6 ACTC: Short DRT Training 71 mi, 6 LM , 11,500 ft: Ride Start: Fowler Creek Park along Altia Ave. Start Location We are continuing our aggressive training series for December. The Inversion layer is gone, but I liked this route. I was able to get lots of climbing in the short amount of daylight we have. I will post a cancellation on the Rides Bulletin if it rains, and may cancel. Ride at your own pace. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists, and Melanie will lead the slower cyclists. I will resume my usual "OFKRB" rides in January. Melanie Clarke invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Melanie Clarke
melaniekclarke@gmail.com 408-466-1982
Jennifer Clarke
Jennifer_lynne_clarke@yahoo.com
Sat, 27 Dec 2025
4 H Club
8:30 AM
55 mi, 5 LM, 4110 ft
Billy Goat
Jefferson,Crestview,Tartan Trail,Hastings/Club
Brian Chun
bctlc8899@yahoo.com 650-938-1288
Sat, 27 Dec 2025
Thursday Trek
9:30 AM
12-30 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Christmas Day
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Sun, 28 Dec 2025
The Art of G.O.A.T.
8:30 AM
62 mi, 6 LM, 8821 ft
Billy Goat
Mora,Montebello,Stevens Canyon,Redwood Gulch,Hwy 9 North Upper,Sanborn,Bohlman,Mt Eden/Pierce
End the year with a "Bahhhh". Graze from Grant Park and Community Center (ears) in Los Altos to spin the Gnarliest Outline of All Time. Make a long-necked prancing "goat" by pedaling 8 lucky Billy goats: Mora (face), Montebello & Stevens Canyon (neck & front legs), Redwood Gulch (belly), Hwy 9 Upper & Sanborn (hind legs), Bohlman (extra-long tail!) and Pierce-Mt. Eden (back). Beat gravity and bleat "Naaa Naaaaa" from head to tail! 28-12-2025 08:30:00 28-12-2025 10:30:00 6 ACTC: The Art of G.O.A.T. 62 mi, 6 LM , 8821 ft: End the year with a "Bahhhh". Graze from Grant Park and Community Center (ears) in Los Altos to spin the Gnarliest Outline of All Time. Make a long-necked prancing "goat" by pedaling 8 lucky Billy goats: Mora (face), Montebello & Stevens Canyon (neck & front legs), Redwood Gulch (belly), Hwy 9 Upper & Sanborn (hind legs), Bohlman (extra-long tail!) and Pierce-Mt. Eden (back). Beat gravity and bleat "Naaa Naaaaa" from head to tail! Brian Chun invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Brian Chun
bctlc8899@yahoo.com 650-938-1288
Sun, 28 Dec 2025
Our Favorite Kids Are Baa'ck
9:00 AM
31 mi, 6 LM, 3,922 ft
Billy Goat
Montebello,Parker Ranch,Regnart Road
Melanie Clarke
melaniekclarke@gmail.com 408-466-1982
Jennifer Clarke
Jennifer_lynne_clarke@yahoo.com
Sun, 28 Dec 2025
Carmel Valley to Tassahara Hot Springs
9:00 AM
60 mi, 6 M, 10400 ft
Billy Goat
Cachagua Loop
Let's find out what's at the end of Tassahara Road! Start in Carmel Valley and climb Cachagua on the way to Tassahara featuring at least 7 miles of unpaved gravel. I believe it is rideable with a road bike, but have not done this before - so maybe? I'll be on a gravel bike. Meet at public parking lot 25 Ford Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 in Carmel Valley at 8:45am for a 9:00 Departure. This will be a challenging 60 mile route with no food and possibly no water en route, so be prepared to self sustain for the duration. Regroup at hilltops. No sweep. 28-12-2025 09:00:00 28-12-2025 11:00:00 6 ACTC: Carmel Valley to Tassahara Hot Springs 60 mi, 6 M , 10400 ft: Let's find out what's at the end of Tassahara Road! Start in Carmel Valley and climb Cachagua on the way to Tassahara featuring at least 7 miles of unpaved gravel. I believe it is rideable with a road bike, but have not done this before - so maybe? I'll be on a gravel bike. Meet at public parking lot 25 Ford Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 in Carmel Valley at 8:45am for a 9:00 Departure. This will be a challenging 60 mile route with no food and possibly no water en route, so be prepared to self sustain for the duration. Regroup at hilltops. No sweep. Peter Licht invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Peter Licht
peterflicht@gmail.com 408-464-2377
Mon, 29 Dec 2025
Monday Meandering
9:30 AM
~20 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Kwanzaa
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Mon, 29 Dec 2025
Shannon-Kennedy from Almaden Lake
10:00 AM
27 mi, 3 LM, 1694 ft
Billy Goat
Shannon/Kennedy
Jim Bialson
litijus@gmail.com 408-202-8958
Mon, 29 Dec 2025
Monday Mixed Terrain Meander
10:00 AM
36 mi, 4 LM, 1902 ft
Billy Goat
Mt Eden/Pierce,Stevens Canyon
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 can 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. 29-12-2025 10:00:00 29-12-2025 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 can 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
Rick Gilbert
RBGilbert2@aol.com 408-540-4234 (c)
Tue, 30 Dec 2025
South County Old Ladies and Gents
10:00 AM
30 mi, 3 LM
Grizzly Bear
Gilroy
Richard King
richking53@gmail.com 408-607-5697
Tue, 30 Dec 2025
M&M Rollers Coffee Ride
10:00 AM
30 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear
Coffee Roasting
Minh Nguyen
minhvelo24@gmail.com 408-914-8464
Tue, 30 Dec 2025
TrailRoller - El Sereno
10:00 AM
11 mi, 5 M, 2400 ft
Mountain Goat
El Sereno Trails
Join us for the last 2025 Mountain Goat ride and before the rain hits again! We'll roll from Bachman Park in Los Gatos (Belmont Ave. side) and climb up through El Sereno to the top of Bohlman Road. Most of the trail should be in good condition but expect a few muddy sections. This is pretty continuous climb to the top and all downhill on the way back. Plan to be self-sufficient (there are no services). Weather should be clear and cool, affording great views and a comfortable ride up. 30-12-2025 10:00:00 30-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: TrailRoller - El Sereno 11 mi, 5 M , 2400 ft: Join us for the last 2025 Mountain Goat ride and before the rain hits again! We'll roll from Bachman Park in Los Gatos (Belmont Ave. side) and climb up through El Sereno to the top of Bohlman Road. Most of the trail should be in good condition but expect a few muddy sections. This is pretty continuous climb to the top and all downhill on the way back. Plan to be self-sufficient (there are no services). Weather should be clear and cool, affording great views and a comfortable ride up. Lonn Fiance invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Lonn Fiance
lfiance@pacbell.net 408-966-0264
Wed, 31 Dec 2025
Cardinal Launch
10:00 AM
18 mi, 1 L
Grizzly Bear
Guadalupe Creek Trail
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 (I will not drop anyone). 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 31-12-2025 10:00:00 31-12-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Cardinal Launch 18 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 (I will not drop anyone). 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
Berry West
califitalif@gmail.com 669-237-7283