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) 01-10-2025 10:00:00 01-10-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Wednesday Metcalf Mauler (BLT) 33 mi, 5 SL : 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

PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME! Join me as I explore the various grizzly bear options. Meet at the Almaden light rail station near the corner of Coleman and Winfield, behind the Almaden Lake Apartments at the north/west corner. There will be a coffee/snack stop along the way. 02-10-2025 09:30:00 02-10-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Thursday Trek 12-30 mi, 1 LM : PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME! Join me as I explore the various grizzly bear options. Meet at the Almaden light rail station near the corner of Coleman and Winfield, behind the Almaden Lake Apartments at the north/west corner. There will be a coffee/snack stop along the way. Stephanie Metz 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. 02-10-2025 10:00:00 02-10-2025 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

Meet Berryessa Community Center at 8:45 to sign in for 9:00 departure. We will ride Calaveras to the dam and back, climb Felter and descend Sierra. No drop ride, all paces and bikes are welcome. Lunch at La Chingada Taqueria, Sierra & Piedmont on the way back. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 cancels. 03-10-2025 09:00:00 03-10-2025 11:00:00 6 ACTC: Berryessa, Calaveras, Felter 31 mi, 5 SL , 3529 ft: Meet Berryessa Community Center at 8:45 to sign in for 9:00 departure. We will ride Calaveras to the dam and back, climb Felter and descend Sierra. No drop ride, all paces and bikes are welcome. Lunch at La Chingada Taqueria, Sierra & Piedmont on the way back. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 cancels. Gary Schaps invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet at 09:15 to sign in for a 09:30 departure near the restrooms and bocce ball courts at Almaden Lake Park.
Friday's hammerfest ride has reversed direction and added new terrain. (Please download the new RideWithGPS route.) It includes short, steep ascents (10%—13% gradient) on Wooded Lake Dr, Rimrock Dr, Shannon, Santa Rosa, and Via Santa Teresa. The added longer climb on Shannon / Santa Rosa can be skipped.
The ride will be led at a Moderate pace with regroups at hilltops. All paces and bike types are welcome.
If you can't make the ride, please join us at the post-ride rehydration therapy at Smoke Eaters in Almaden Ranch from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Enjoy! 03-10-2025 09:30:00 03-10-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Reverse Almaden Twist&Shout and More 30 mi, 3 M , 2400 ft: Meet at 09:15 to sign in for a 09:30 departure near the restrooms and bocce ball courts at Almaden Lake Park. Friday's hammerfest ride has reversed direction and added new terrain. (Please download the new RideWithGPS route.) It includes short, steep ascents (10%—13% gradient) on Wooded Lake Dr, Rimrock Dr, Shannon, Santa Rosa, and Via Santa Teresa. The added longer climb on Shannon / Santa Rosa can be skipped. The ride will be led at a Moderate pace with regroups at hilltops. All paces and bike types are welcome. If you can't make the ride, please join us at the post-ride rehydration therapy at Smoke Eaters in Almaden Ranch from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Enjoy! Chuck Kosowicz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

So begins the months-long crucible of Low Key Hill Climbs! Register here if you like; there is no cost and even less reward. Either way feel free to join. After Montebello expect a creative and topographically diverse return to Los Altos for optional post-ride debrief at State of Mind. 03-10-2025 10:00:00 03-10-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Dolore Bello 47 mi, 4 MB , 5000 ft: So begins the months-long crucible of Low Key Hill Climbs! Register here if you like; there is no cost and even less reward. Either way feel free to join. After Montebello expect a creative and topographically diverse return to Los Altos for optional post-ride debrief at State of Mind. Jackson Brody invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

PLEASE NOTE NEW RIDE START TIME! Meet at the light rail station/park and ride at the corner of Coleman and Winfield. We'll do some climbing before stopping for coffee. 13-10-2025 09:30:00 13-10-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Sailing on ~20 mi, 2 LM : PLEASE NOTE NEW RIDE START TIME! Meet at the light rail station/park and ride at the corner of Coleman and Winfield. We'll do some climbing before stopping for coffee. Stephanie Metz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Starting at 10:00 pdt 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. Special welcome to my Academy friends! 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 15-10-2025 10:00:00 15-10-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Cardinal Launch 20 mi, 1 L : Starting at 10:00 pdt 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. Special welcome to my Academy friends! 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

PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME! Join me as I explore the various grizzly bear options. Meet at the Almaden light rail station near the corner of Coleman and Winfield, behind the Almaden Lake Apartments at the north/west corner. There will be a coffee/snack stop along the way. 16-10-2025 09:30:00 16-10-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Thursday Trek 12-30 mi, 1 LM : PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME! Join me as I explore the various grizzly bear options. Meet at the Almaden light rail station near the corner of Coleman and Winfield, behind the Almaden Lake Apartments at the north/west corner. There will be a coffee/snack stop along the way. Stephanie Metz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME! Meet at the Park and Ride/VTA lightrail station at the corner of Winfield and Coleman, behind the Almaden Lake Village apartments. We'll get a nice climb in before stopping for coffee. 21-10-2025 09:30:00 21-10-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Tuesday Travels 20+ mi, 2 LM : PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME! Meet at the Park and Ride/VTA lightrail station at the corner of Winfield and Coleman, behind the Almaden Lake Village apartments. We'll get a nice climb in before stopping for coffee. Stephanie Metz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME! Join me as I explore the various grizzly bear options. Meet at the Almaden light rail station near the corner of Coleman and Winfield, behind the Almaden Lake Apartments at the north/west corner. There will be a coffee/snack stop along the way. 23-10-2025 09:30:00 23-10-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Thursday Trek 12-30 mi, 1 LM : PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME! Join me as I explore the various grizzly bear options. Meet at the Almaden light rail station near the corner of Coleman and Winfield, behind the Almaden Lake Apartments at the north/west corner. There will be a coffee/snack stop along the way. Stephanie Metz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME! Meet at the Park and Ride/VTA lightrail station at the corner of Winfield and Coleman, behind the Almaden Lake Village apartments. We'll get a nice ride in before stopping for lunch. 28-10-2025 09:30:00 28-10-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Tuesday Travels ~40 mi, 1 LM : PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME! Meet at the Park and Ride/VTA lightrail station at the corner of Winfield and Coleman, behind the Almaden Lake Village apartments. We'll get a nice ride in before stopping for lunch. Stephanie Metz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Starting at 10:00 pdt 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. Special welcome to my Academy friends! 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 29-10-2025 10:00:00 29-10-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Cardinal Launch 18 mi, 1 L : Starting at 10:00 pdt 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. Special welcome to my Academy friends! 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

PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME! Join me as I explore the various grizzly bear options. Meet at the Almaden light rail station near the corner of Coleman and Winfield, behind the Almaden Lake Apartments at the north/west corner. There will be a coffee/snack stop along the way. 30-10-2025 09:30:00 30-10-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Thursday Trek 12-30 mi, 1 LM : PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME! Join me as I explore the various grizzly bear options. Meet at the Almaden light rail station near the corner of Coleman and Winfield, behind the Almaden Lake Apartments at the north/west corner. There will be a coffee/snack stop along the way. Stephanie Metz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY