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. 01-10-2026 10:00:00 01-10-2026 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. Anthony Flores 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 wind our way to Shoreline Park via Evelyn returning on the Stevens Creek Trail and then to The Hut for lunch, about 2 miles from the ride start. Rain or bad air quality cancels.NOTE the updated route; no detour 02-10-2026 10:00:00 02-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: TGIF Shoreline 33 mi, 1 LM , 330 ft: 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 wind our way to Shoreline Park via Evelyn returning on the Stevens Creek Trail and then to The Hut for lunch, about 2 miles from the ride start. Rain or bad air quality cancels.NOTE the updated route; no detour Anthony Flores invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

** START 10:00AM **
Modified Twist&Shout Almaden Maze ride V2.2 has more twists and climbs. Adding Nikulina Ct., Echo Ridge, Eagle Valley Ct. Plus an option to climb a section of Scenic Vista to View Oak from the top of Via Santa Teresa.
Meet at 9:45 to sign in for a 10:00 departure near the restrooms and bocce ball courts at Almaden Lake Park.
Friday's hammerfest ride includes short, steep ascents (15%+ gradients) on Paso Los Cerritos, Wooded Lake Dr, Rimrock Dr, Queensbridge/Mockingbird and Via Santa Teresa.
The ride will be led at a Moderate pace with regroups at hilltops. All paces and bike types are welcome.
Join us for post-ride refreshments at Smoke Eaters in Almaden Ranch from about 12:30 to 2pm. 02-10-2026 10:00:00 02-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Friday's Twist & Shout 30 mi, 3 M , 2200 ft: ** START 10:00AM ** Modified Twist&Shout Almaden Maze ride V2.2 has more twists and climbs. Adding Nikulina Ct., Echo Ridge, Eagle Valley Ct. Plus an option to climb a section of Scenic Vista to View Oak from the top of Via Santa Teresa. Meet at 9:45 to sign in for a 10:00 departure near the restrooms and bocce ball courts at Almaden Lake Park. Friday's hammerfest ride includes short, steep ascents (15%+ gradients) on Paso Los Cerritos, Wooded Lake Dr, Rimrock Dr, Queensbridge/Mockingbird and Via Santa Teresa. The ride will be led at a Moderate pace with regroups at hilltops. All paces and bike types are welcome. Join us for post-ride refreshments at Smoke Eaters in Almaden Ranch from about 12:30 to 2pm. Chuck Kosowicz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet at Almaden Lake Restrooms at the corner of Coleman and Winfield Blvd for a flat ride to North SAN JOSE. We'll stop for coffee before cruising back home. Rain cancels ride. 05-10-2026 09:30:00 05-10-2026 11:30:00 6 ACTC: North San Jose 25/30 mi, 2 LM , 500+ ft: Meet at Almaden Lake Restrooms at the corner of Coleman and Winfield Blvd for a flat ride to North SAN JOSE. We'll stop for coffee before cruising back home. Rain cancels ride. Gilbert Hernandez invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet at the Carmel Ski Club Lodge at 11815 Deerfield Drive in Truckee. Ride will start at 10:00 but come early and I will have coffee brewing. We will follow West River Street through Truckee to the Legacy Trail on our way past Boca Reservoir to the end of the Road at Stampede Reservoir. We will make a quick visit up to the Dam before returning home. Plenty of opportunity for Lunch back in Truckee. Rooms are available at the lodge for $30 per night per person including a small chore (taking out the garbage, etc.). Shared men’s bathroom and women’s bathroom. Alternately, The Inn at Truckee is a few blocks away. We will meet at the lodge for cocktails in the evening to talk about the following day’s route and will host a meal or two at the lodge. Contact ride leader if interested. 05-10-2026 10:00:00 05-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Tahoe Fall Getaway 44.4 mi, 4 LM , 2701 ft: Meet at the Carmel Ski Club Lodge at 11815 Deerfield Drive in Truckee. Ride will start at 10:00 but come early and I will have coffee brewing. We will follow West River Street through Truckee to the Legacy Trail on our way past Boca Reservoir to the end of the Road at Stampede Reservoir. We will make a quick visit up to the Dam before returning home. Plenty of opportunity for Lunch back in Truckee. Rooms are available at the lodge for $30 per night per person including a small chore (taking out the garbage, etc.). Shared men’s bathroom and women’s bathroom. Alternately, The Inn at Truckee is a few blocks away. We will meet at the lodge for cocktails in the evening to talk about the following day’s route and will host a meal or two at the lodge. Contact ride leader if interested. Frank Kretz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Start at the First Congregational Church (west parking lot at Hamilton on Leigh) at 10:00 or meet up at Almaden Lake Park (by the restrooms on Winfield) at about 10:40. 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". We'll stop short of the dirt but the final pavement is easily classified as mixed terrain. Return via the historic Hacienda Cemetery on Bertram Road and Almaden Expwy to the park and then the church. Post-ride refreshments options at the Pruneyard. Start location: 1980 Hamilton Ave., San Jose, CA 05-10-2026 10:00:00 05-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Almaden Reservoir and Twin Creeks 33 mi, 2 LM , 816 ft: Start at the First Congregational Church (west parking lot at Hamilton on Leigh) at 10:00 or meet up at Almaden Lake Park (by the restrooms on Winfield) at about 10:40. 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". We'll stop short of the dirt but the final pavement is easily classified as mixed terrain. Return via the historic Hacienda Cemetery on Bertram Road and Almaden Expwy to the park and then the church. Post-ride refreshments options at the Pruneyard. Start location: 1980 Hamilton Ave., San Jose, CA Anthony Flores invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Note new starting time of 9:30!! A quick ride (clockwise) around the reservoirs to beat the heat. Regroups with no one left behind. All kinds of bikes are welcome!
Taco Tuesday Lunch will be at Margaritas, it’s next to TJMaxx. Meet in Morgan Hill. Take Tennant exit (west off 101), left on Monterey Rd., right into parking lot between TJ Maxx and McD's. Lunch at Eriks! 06-10-2026 09:30:00 06-10-2026 11:30:00 6 ACTC: South County Old Ladies and Gents 22 mi, 3 LM : Note new starting time of 9:30!! A quick ride (clockwise) around the reservoirs to beat the heat. Regroups with no one left behind. All kinds of bikes are welcome! Taco Tuesday Lunch will be at Margaritas, it’s next to TJMaxx. Meet in Morgan Hill. Take Tennant exit (west off 101), left on Monterey Rd., right into parking lot between TJ Maxx and McD's. Lunch at Eriks! Kris Thompson invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet at the Carmel Ski Club Lodge at 11815 Deerfield Drive in Truckee. Ride will start at 10:00 but come early and I will have coffee brewing. We will follow Highway 267 past Northstar to Lake Tahoe. Turning right we will ride along the lake to Tahoe City before turning back to Truckee along Highway 89. We will stop at Palisades for lunch halfway back to Truckee. About half the ride is on bike path with the rest on good roadways with good shoulders. Rooms are available at the lodge for $30 per night per person including a small chore (taking out the garbage, etc.). Shared men’s bathroom and women’s bathroom. Alternately, The Inn at Truckee is a few blocks away. We will meet at the lodge for cocktails in the evening to talk about the following day’s route and will host a meal or two at the lodge. Contact ride leader if interested. 06-10-2026 10:00:00 06-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Tahoe Fall Getaway 43.7 mi, 4 LM , 2524 ft: Meet at the Carmel Ski Club Lodge at 11815 Deerfield Drive in Truckee. Ride will start at 10:00 but come early and I will have coffee brewing. We will follow Highway 267 past Northstar to Lake Tahoe. Turning right we will ride along the lake to Tahoe City before turning back to Truckee along Highway 89. We will stop at Palisades for lunch halfway back to Truckee. About half the ride is on bike path with the rest on good roadways with good shoulders. Rooms are available at the lodge for $30 per night per person including a small chore (taking out the garbage, etc.). Shared men’s bathroom and women’s bathroom. Alternately, The Inn at Truckee is a few blocks away. We will meet at the lodge for cocktails in the evening to talk about the following day’s route and will host a meal or two at the lodge. Contact ride leader if interested. Frank Kretz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Aloha, Bon voyage et Caminante no hay camino (ABC) by saddle, sole and swim within the greater San Diego area, including Fallbrook, Temecula, Mt. Palomar, Julian (Pie Shop!), Cleveland NF, Chula Vista and Coronado, in 8 stages and 2 weeks. Refer to route text for details and updates before, during and after this event. Important: Today's S1 is a Night Ride requiring full road lights and reflection (including reflex vest and ankle band), in addition to your overnight and 24/7 setup and provisions. Please note that this itinerary provides 7 days of impromptu or rest days between stages, or before the final stage (S8), as is currently planned, to return home on to SFO on October 20. Please RSVP at least 48 hours before S1 and please do contact ride leader for assistance and clarifications. 06-10-2026 19:00:00 06-10-2026 21:00:00 6 ACTC: BC SAN S1: San Elijo 25 mi, 3 M , 998 ft: Aloha, Bon voyage et Caminante no hay camino (ABC) by saddle, sole and swim within the greater San Diego area, including Fallbrook, Temecula, Mt. Palomar, Julian (Pie Shop!), Cleveland NF, Chula Vista and Coronado, in 8 stages and 2 weeks. Refer to route text for details and updates before, during and after this event. Important: Today's S1 is a Night Ride requiring full road lights and reflection (including reflex vest and ankle band), in addition to your overnight and 24/7 setup and provisions. Please note that this itinerary provides 7 days of impromptu or rest days between stages, or before the final stage (S8), as is currently planned, to return home on to SFO on October 20. Please RSVP at least 48 hours before S1 and please do contact ride leader for assistance and clarifications. 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, Larkspur Canyon, and Yerba Buena with a coffee/lunch stop at Con Azucar Cafe on Silver Creek Valley Parkway. [View Route/Map] Ride co-leader is Leo Hartung (408-440-6224. Tom Green cell 408 807-9001. 07-10-2026 10:00:00 07-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Wed Metcalf Mauler / Larkspur Canyon 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, Larkspur Canyon, and Yerba Buena with a coffee/lunch stop at Con Azucar Cafe on Silver Creek Valley Parkway. [View Route/Map] Ride co-leader is Leo Hartung (408-440-6224. Tom Green cell 408 807-9001. Tom Green invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet at the Carmel Ski Club Lodge at 11815 Deerfield Drive in Truckee. Ride will start at 10:00 but come early and I will have coffee brewing. Today we will take the Legacy Trail west along the backside of Donner Lake and continue up Old Donner Pass Highway to the summit. From here we will drop down to the Rainbow Lodge with a small detour to Serene Lakes. From the Rainbow Lodge we will reverse our route taking the frontside of Donner Lake to return home. Lunch back in Truckee. Rooms are available at the lodge for $30 per night per person including a small chore (taking out the garbage, etc.). Shared men’s bathroom and women’s bathroom. Alternately, The Inn at Truckee is a few blocks away. We will meet at the lodge for cocktails in the evening to talk about the following day’s route and will host a meal or two at the lodge. Contact ride leader if interested. 07-10-2026 10:00:00 07-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Tahoe Fall Getaway 42.3 mi, 4 LM , 3361 ft: Meet at the Carmel Ski Club Lodge at 11815 Deerfield Drive in Truckee. Ride will start at 10:00 but come early and I will have coffee brewing. Today we will take the Legacy Trail west along the backside of Donner Lake and continue up Old Donner Pass Highway to the summit. From here we will drop down to the Rainbow Lodge with a small detour to Serene Lakes. From the Rainbow Lodge we will reverse our route taking the frontside of Donner Lake to return home. Lunch back in Truckee. Rooms are available at the lodge for $30 per night per person including a small chore (taking out the garbage, etc.). Shared men’s bathroom and women’s bathroom. Alternately, The Inn at Truckee is a few blocks away. We will meet at the lodge for cocktails in the evening to talk about the following day’s route and will host a meal or two at the lodge. Contact ride leader if interested. Frank Kretz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet at the First Congregational Church (Hamilton and Leigh) for a social ride through the Saratoga backroads for coffee. Optional lunch at the Pruneyard with lots of options. Rain cancels 07-10-2026 10:00:00 07-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Saratoga Backroads 25 mi, 3 LM , 1045 ft: Meet at the First Congregational Church (Hamilton and Leigh) for a social ride through the Saratoga backroads for coffee. Optional lunch at the Pruneyard with lots of options. Rain cancels Anthony Flores invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Spend a day exploring Cardiff-by-the-sea (or whatever's still there after recent storms), and local eateries, before a brisk hike upslope. See S1. 07-10-2026 17:00:00 07-10-2026 19:00:00 6 ACTC: BC SAN S2: Questhaven 14 mi, 3 M , 1416 ft: Spend a day exploring Cardiff-by-the-sea (or whatever's still there after recent storms), and local eateries, before a brisk hike upslope. See S1. Brian Chun invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

See S1. 08-10-2026 07:00:00 08-10-2026 09:00:00 6 ACTC: BC SAN S3: Margarita Lookout 49 mi, 4 M , 5504 ft: See S1. Brian Chun invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Ride Start: Highlands County Park off Highway 9 in Ben Lomond.
This will be slightly shorter than my usual OFKRB rides. I have been catching up on my cross-training since a tough September cycling touring schedule, but still need to "stay in the game" with a short recovery ride. If you are thirsty for more punishment, though, stay posted. I will list my DRT for Saturday.
Map/route here. 08-10-2026 09:00:00 08-10-2026 11:00:00 6 ACTC: Our Favorite Kids Are Baa'ck 29.1 mi, 6 M , 4,303 ft: Ride Start: Highlands County Park off Highway 9 in Ben Lomond. This will be slightly shorter than my usual OFKRB rides. I have been catching up on my cross-training since a tough September cycling touring schedule, but still need to "stay in the game" with a short recovery ride. If you are thirsty for more punishment, though, stay posted. I will list my DRT for Saturday. Map/route here. Melanie Clarke invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

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. 08-10-2026 09:30:00 08-10-2026 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Thursday Trek 12-40 mi, 1 LM : 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

Meet at the Carmel Ski Club Lodge at 11815 Deerfield Drive in Truckee. Ride will start at 10:00 but come early and I will have coffee brewing. Today we will do a loop around Truckee and Tahoe Donner before loading up and driving home to the bay area. Rooms are available at the lodge for $30 per night per person including a small chore (taking out the garbage, etc.). Shared men’s bathroom and women’s bathroom. Alternately, The Inn at Truckee is a few blocks away. We will meet at the lodge for cocktails in the evening to talk about the following day’s route and will host a meal or two at the lodge. Contact ride leader if interested. 08-10-2026 10:00:00 08-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Tahoe Fall Getaway 24.5 mi, 4 LM , 2650 ft: Meet at the Carmel Ski Club Lodge at 11815 Deerfield Drive in Truckee. Ride will start at 10:00 but come early and I will have coffee brewing. Today we will do a loop around Truckee and Tahoe Donner before loading up and driving home to the bay area. Rooms are available at the lodge for $30 per night per person including a small chore (taking out the garbage, etc.). Shared men’s bathroom and women’s bathroom. Alternately, The Inn at Truckee is a few blocks away. We will meet at the lodge for cocktails in the evening to talk about the following day’s route and will host a meal or two at the lodge. Contact ride leader if interested. Frank Kretz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Note: route change due to work on the Guadalupe Creek trail; also detours behind Sunnyvale Recycling to avoid deep gravel. 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. 08-10-2026 10:00:00 08-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Sunnyvale Bayland Ride: STA detour 34 mi, 1 M : Note: route change due to work on the Guadalupe Creek trail; also detours behind Sunnyvale Recycling to avoid deep gravel. 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. Anthony Flores invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

See S1. 09-10-2026 07:00:00 09-10-2026 09:00:00 6 ACTC: BC SAN S4: Dripping Springs 38 mi, 4 M , 2771 ft: See S1. Brian Chun invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Starting at the Congregational Church (Leigh and Hamilton, west parking lot on Leigh), this easy route will take us out of the city for a bit. Alternatively, join us en route at Almaden Lake Park (off Winfield at Coleman) by the bocce ball courts; we will leave there no earlier than 10:40. Optional refueling at the Pruneyard less than a mile from the start. As are all my rides, no none left behind. 09-10-2026 10:00:00 09-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Bailey Loop 34 mi, 2 LM , 756 ft: Starting at the Congregational Church (Leigh and Hamilton, west parking lot on Leigh), this easy route will take us out of the city for a bit. Alternatively, join us en route at Almaden Lake Park (off Winfield at Coleman) by the bocce ball courts; we will leave there no earlier than 10:40. Optional refueling at the Pruneyard less than a mile from the start. As are all my rides, no none left behind. Rick Gilbert invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

** START 10:00AM **
Modified Twist&Shout Almaden Maze ride V2.2 has more twists and climbs. Adding Nikulina Ct., Echo Ridge, Eagle Valley Ct. Plus an option to climb a section of Scenic Vista to View Oak from the top of Via Santa Teresa.
Meet at 9:45 to sign in for a 10:00 departure near the restrooms and bocce ball courts at Almaden Lake Park.
Friday's hammerfest ride includes short, steep ascents (15%+ gradients) on Paso Los Cerritos, Wooded Lake Dr, Rimrock Dr, Queensbridge/Mockingbird and Via Santa Teresa.
The ride will be led at a Moderate pace with regroups at hilltops. All paces and bike types are welcome.
Join us for post-ride refreshments at Smoke Eaters in Almaden Ranch from about 12:30 to 2pm. 09-10-2026 10:00:00 09-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Friday's Twist & Shout 30 mi, 3 M , 2200 ft: ** START 10:00AM ** Modified Twist&Shout Almaden Maze ride V2.2 has more twists and climbs. Adding Nikulina Ct., Echo Ridge, Eagle Valley Ct. Plus an option to climb a section of Scenic Vista to View Oak from the top of Via Santa Teresa. Meet at 9:45 to sign in for a 10:00 departure near the restrooms and bocce ball courts at Almaden Lake Park. Friday's hammerfest ride includes short, steep ascents (15%+ gradients) on Paso Los Cerritos, Wooded Lake Dr, Rimrock Dr, Queensbridge/Mockingbird and Via Santa Teresa. The ride will be led at a Moderate pace with regroups at hilltops. All paces and bike types are welcome. Join us for post-ride refreshments at Smoke Eaters in Almaden Ranch from about 12:30 to 2pm. Chuck Kosowicz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

See S1. 12-10-2026 07:00:00 12-10-2026 09:00:00 6 ACTC: BC SAN S7: Sweetwater Summit 50 mi, 4 M , 1823 ft: See S1. Brian Chun invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet at Almaden Lake Restrooms at the corner of Coleman and Winfield Blvd for a Rolley Poley ride to South San Jose. No one left behind. We'll stop for coffee before cruising back home. Rain cancels ride. 12-10-2026 09:30:00 12-10-2026 11:30:00 6 ACTC: South San Jose 25/30 mi, 2 LM , 800 ft: Meet at Almaden Lake Restrooms at the corner of Coleman and Winfield Blvd for a Rolley Poley ride to South San Jose. No one left behind. We'll stop for coffee before cruising back home. Rain cancels ride. Gilbert Hernandez invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

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. 12-10-2026 09:30:00 12-10-2026 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Sailing on ~20 mi, 2 LM : 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

Meet in the west church parking lot, corner of E. Hamilton Ave on Leigh Ave, San Jose. We will ride up the San Tomas Aquino Creek trail, do a loop on the levees 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. The first mile of that section is usually the worst, so an early turnaround is an option if it's too rough or muddy. Shorebird sightings, salt pond views and the ghost town of Drawbridge 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. 12-10-2026 10:00:00 12-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Mixed Terrain - Alviso Levees 38 mi, 1 LM , 414 ft: Meet in the west church parking lot, corner of E. Hamilton Ave on Leigh Ave, San Jose. We will ride up the San Tomas Aquino Creek trail, do a loop on the levees 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. The first mile of that section is usually the worst, so an early turnaround is an option if it's too rough or muddy. Shorebird sightings, salt pond views and the ghost town of Drawbridge 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

See S1. Kudos for completing BC SAN: Mt. Palomar! Please note that this itinerary allows 7 days of impromptu or rest days between stages, or before this stage, followed by this final stage to return home via SFO. In the latter case, this stage would therefore occur on October 20. 13-10-2026 07:00:00 13-10-2026 09:00:00 6 ACTC: BC SAN S8: SAN 32 mi, 3 M , 1254 ft: See S1. Kudos for completing BC SAN: Mt. Palomar! Please note that this itinerary allows 7 days of impromptu or rest days between stages, or before this stage, followed by this final stage to return home via SFO. In the latter case, this stage would therefore occur on October 20. Brian Chun invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

This is a ride from the Mendoza Ranch Parking Lot (at the top of Roop Rd)to the Gilroy HotSprings for a 2 hour docent led walking tour. The gate on the north side of the bridge will be unlocked by our docent guide, Bob Method. Then we bike or walk (0.8 mile)from the gate to the former Hot Springs Hotel. The road is not paved and is steep, but rideable. The walking tour is from 11-1 and walking shoes are suggested as the terrain will be dirt and somewhat steep. This tour is limited to 25 participants and 15 have already signed up. If you are interested please send me a text and I will add you or put you on the waiting list. There is a fee of $15, please bring cash. Lunch after at Erik’s in Morgan Hill. Many thanks to Roy West for setting this up! 13-10-2026 10:00:00 13-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: South County Old Ladies & Gents 12 mi, 3 LM : This is a ride from the Mendoza Ranch Parking Lot (at the top of Roop Rd)to the Gilroy HotSprings for a 2 hour docent led walking tour. The gate on the north side of the bridge will be unlocked by our docent guide, Bob Method. Then we bike or walk (0.8 mile)from the gate to the former Hot Springs Hotel. The road is not paved and is steep, but rideable. The walking tour is from 11-1 and walking shoes are suggested as the terrain will be dirt and somewhat steep. This tour is limited to 25 participants and 15 have already signed up. If you are interested please send me a text and I will add you or put you on the waiting list. There is a fee of $15, please bring cash. Lunch after at Erik’s in Morgan Hill. Many thanks to Roy West for setting this up! Kris Thompson invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

We'll start at corner of W. 2nd Street and Depot Street. Take Cochran exit west then left on Butterfield, right on Main and left on Depot.
All bikes welcome. Rain, poor air quality or wet roads cancels.
Print your [Map/Route] 13-10-2026 10:00:00 13-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Coe, Holiday, Jackson Oaks 35 mi, 5 LM , 4900 ft: We'll start at corner of W. 2nd Street and Depot Street. Take Cochran exit west then left on Butterfield, right on Main and left on Depot. All bikes welcome. Rain, poor air quality or wet roads cancels. Print your [Map/Route] Craig Gronlund invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet Mark and Lynn at Bramhall Park near the parking area south of the intersection of Willow and Camino Ramon for a 9:30 am start. Its Marks 8th anniversary of 65th birthday. Lunch is at mile 34 so bring snacks to hold you over. We will wander around south San Jose and Coyote valley then we will go for Empanadas, coffee, and ICE CREAM at Milohas. Water and restrooms available on the ride. Rain or an AQI > 100 will cancel ride. 14-10-2026 09:30:00 14-10-2026 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Bday Ride to Empanadas 39 mi, 2 LM , 1000 ft: Meet Mark and Lynn at Bramhall Park near the parking area south of the intersection of Willow and Camino Ramon for a 9:30 am start. Its Marks 8th anniversary of 65th birthday. Lunch is at mile 34 so bring snacks to hold you over. We will wander around south San Jose and Coyote valley then we will go for Empanadas, coffee, and ICE CREAM at Milohas. Water and restrooms available on the ride. Rain or an AQI > 100 will cancel ride. Mark Cooney invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet at the Bocci ball courts off Winfield Avenue in Almaden Lake Park.We will take a flat route to Los Gatos and then cycle moderate hills through Monte Sereno and Saratoga. We will ride east via Sobey road and meet up with the Los Gatos Creek Trail to downtown Campbell for coffee/lunch.Return will be via Dry Creek and Cherry Avenue. Leo Hartung is the co-leader (cell 408-440-6224).Tom Green cell is 408-807-9001.[View Route/Map] 14-10-2026 10:00:00 14-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Monte Sereno-Campbell 27 mi, 3 M , 900 ft: Meet at the Bocci ball courts off Winfield Avenue in Almaden Lake Park.We will take a flat route to Los Gatos and then cycle moderate hills through Monte Sereno and Saratoga. We will ride east via Sobey road and meet up with the Los Gatos Creek Trail to downtown Campbell for coffee/lunch.Return will be via Dry Creek and Cherry Avenue. Leo Hartung is the co-leader (cell 408-440-6224).Tom Green cell is 408-807-9001.[View Route/Map] Tom Green invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Starting at 10:00 pdt (i.e. ~3 hrs. before solar noon) 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 Start location: Diridon Transit Center, San Jose 14-10-2026 10:00:00 14-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Cardinal Roll 20 mi, 1 L : Starting at 10:00 pdt (i.e. ~3 hrs. before solar noon) 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 Start location: Diridon Transit Center, San Jose Berry West invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

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. 15-10-2026 09:30:00 15-10-2026 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Thursday Trek 12-40 mi, 1 LM : 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. 15-10-2026 10:00:00 15-10-2026 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. Anthony Flores invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Beat the heat in San Jose and come join us for a beautiful out and back ride through the scenic 17-Mile Drive including Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, and Carmel. Meet at 9:45am at Laguna Grande Park, across from 422 Virgin Ave, Monterey, for a 10:00am roll-out. THIS IS NOT A FLAT RIDE! We will stop at the Pebble Beach Market picnic area on the route for a snack/lunch break. Bring your own lunch or purchase sandwiches, salads, pastries, beverages (including coffee and beer) from the market. Bathrooms at the start and at several locations on the ride. This is a social ride with regroups. All types of bikes are welcome; no one left behind. 16-10-2026 10:00:00 16-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: The 17 Mile Drive and Carmel Loop 38.4 mi, 2 LM , 1638 ft: Beat the heat in San Jose and come join us for a beautiful out and back ride through the scenic 17-Mile Drive including Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, and Carmel. Meet at 9:45am at Laguna Grande Park, across from 422 Virgin Ave, Monterey, for a 10:00am roll-out. THIS IS NOT A FLAT RIDE! We will stop at the Pebble Beach Market picnic area on the route for a snack/lunch break. Bring your own lunch or purchase sandwiches, salads, pastries, beverages (including coffee and beer) from the market. Bathrooms at the start and at several locations on the ride. This is a social ride with regroups. All types of bikes are welcome; no one left behind. Connie Krashoc invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Join a coastal ride on a nice warm Fall Friday. Meet at the Laguna Grande Regional Park at 401 Virgin Ave in Monterey, CA (Seaside/Route 218 Exit from Hwy 1 South, right on Del Monte Blvd, left onto Virgin Ave). We will join Connie's and Greg's ride through Monterey, Pacific Grove, and 17 Mile Drive on our way to Carmel, with a lunch stop at the Pebble Beach Market. After Carmel we split with the other group and return via Aguajito and a leasurely climb up Jack's Peak before returning back to the start. 16-10-2026 10:00:00 16-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: TGIF: 17-Mile Drive, Hilly return 34 mi, 4 M , 2479 ft: Join a coastal ride on a nice warm Fall Friday. Meet at the Laguna Grande Regional Park at 401 Virgin Ave in Monterey, CA (Seaside/Route 218 Exit from Hwy 1 South, right on Del Monte Blvd, left onto Virgin Ave). We will join Connie's and Greg's ride through Monterey, Pacific Grove, and 17 Mile Drive on our way to Carmel, with a lunch stop at the Pebble Beach Market. After Carmel we split with the other group and return via Aguajito and a leasurely climb up Jack's Peak before returning back to the start. Bryan Patterson invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet at Almaden Lake restrooms at the corner of Coleman and Winfield Blvd for a 9:30 AM ride to EAST SAN JOSE. *Rolly Poley ride* We'll stop for coffee before cruising back home. Rain cancels ride. 19-10-2026 09:30:00 19-10-2026 11:30:00 6 ACTC: East San Jose 25/30 mi, 2 LM , 500 ft: Meet at Almaden Lake restrooms at the corner of Coleman and Winfield Blvd for a 9:30 AM ride to EAST SAN JOSE. *Rolly Poley ride* We'll stop for coffee before cruising back home. Rain cancels ride. Gilbert Hernandez invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet for a 10:00 start behind Willow Glen High School on Cherry Ave. 2147 Cherry Ave is across the street from the start. Plenty of parking and bathrooms around the corner. Ride to Cupertino and return via the Guadalupe Creek Trail. Lunch/Coffee in Willow Glen at end of ride. 19-10-2026 10:00:00 19-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Willow Glen Cupertino GRT 37 mi, 1 LM , 600 ft: Meet for a 10:00 start behind Willow Glen High School on Cherry Ave. 2147 Cherry Ave is across the street from the start. Plenty of parking and bathrooms around the corner. Ride to Cupertino and return via the Guadalupe Creek Trail. Lunch/Coffee in Willow Glen at end of ride. Frank Kretz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet at 9:45 at the NE corner of Ponderosa Park, near the restrooms (811 Henderson Ave, Sunnyvale). We'll visit Alta Mesa cemetery (Bill and Lucille Packard, Shirley Temple, Pigpen of the Grateful Dead, William Shockley, Tennessee Ernie Ford, and Steve Jobs' parents). We'll then add a few base miles and say hello to the Zuckerberg's security guard. Ride ends at the Sunken Gardens golf course, 1/2 mile from the start, where there is BBQ, beverages, and bike-friendly outdoor seating. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40932622 19-10-2026 10:00:00 19-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Pre-Halloween Cemetery & the Zuck House 30 mi, 1 LM , 400 ft: Meet at 9:45 at the NE corner of Ponderosa Park, near the restrooms (811 Henderson Ave, Sunnyvale). We'll visit Alta Mesa cemetery (Bill and Lucille Packard, Shirley Temple, Pigpen of the Grateful Dead, William Shockley, Tennessee Ernie Ford, and Steve Jobs' parents). We'll then add a few base miles and say hello to the Zuckerberg's security guard. Ride ends at the Sunken Gardens golf course, 1/2 mile from the start, where there is BBQ, beverages, and bike-friendly outdoor seating. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40932622 Karl Doll invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

We will pick up listed goats and earn our nutrition/hydration at Silver Creek Barbeque near the ride start. They have a nice outdoor patio to park our bikes.
The last optional Chaboya goat is meant to push us over 3000 feet of ascent.
Meet at the Evergreen Community Center (4860 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA).
Ride with GPS's route is posted here. Rain, wet road or extreme heat will cancel the ride. 20-10-2026 10:00:00 20-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Let's Get Some Goats 27.6 mi, 4 M , 3676 ft: We will pick up listed goats and earn our nutrition/hydration at Silver Creek Barbeque near the ride start. They have a nice outdoor patio to park our bikes. The last optional Chaboya goat is meant to push us over 3000 feet of ascent. Meet at the Evergreen Community Center (4860 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA). Ride with GPS's route is posted here. Rain, wet road or extreme heat will cancel the ride. KL Seh invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet at Vineyard Town Center in Morgan Hill. Take Tennant exit (west off 101), left on Monterey Rd., right into parking lot (between TJ Maxx and McD's). We'll ride south to Gilroy to visit Chitactac Adams Park, an historical Native American site. We'll explore Day Rd. on our way to the park and do an out and back on Redwood Retreat Road. Return back on Watsonville Road. Lunch at Erik's. Rain cancels. 20-10-2026 10:00:00 20-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: South County Old Ladies and Gents 30 mi, 3 LM : Meet at Vineyard Town Center in Morgan Hill. Take Tennant exit (west off 101), left on Monterey Rd., right into parking lot (between TJ Maxx and McD's). We'll ride south to Gilroy to visit Chitactac Adams Park, an historical Native American site. We'll explore Day Rd. on our way to the park and do an out and back on Redwood Retreat Road. Return back on Watsonville Road. Lunch at Erik's. Rain cancels. Susie Shields invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Social ride led at an LM-M pace. Meet at Almaden Lake Park near the rest rooms and bocce ball courts off Winfield Boulevard. This ride takes us to the Coyote Creek Trail to Morgan Hill. We will take Basking Ridge and Malech to Bailey then the trail outgoing.
On the return we will use only the trail. We will stop for caffeine/refreshments/lunch on Cochrane Road. Rain cancels the ride. [View Route/Map] (Tom Green cell 408 807-9001) 21-10-2026 10:00:00 21-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Morgan Hill - Coyote Creek Trail (BLT) 42 mi, 2 M : Social ride led at an LM-M pace. Meet at Almaden Lake Park near the rest rooms and bocce ball courts off Winfield Boulevard. This ride takes us to the Coyote Creek Trail to Morgan Hill. We will take Basking Ridge and Malech to Bailey then the trail outgoing. On the return we will use only the trail. We will stop for caffeine/refreshments/lunch on Cochrane Road. Rain cancels the ride. [View Route/Map] (Tom Green cell 408 807-9001) Tom Green invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Gather at the Lexington school Parking lot at 9:15 for a 9:30 start. Exit HWY 17 at Bear Creek Road. Turn rt, cross over the Hwy and turn right on Old Santa Cruz Hwy which will take you along HWY 17 to the school parking lot. Since the lot is also used by School parents please conserve space when parking. This ride will take us through Capitola and along the beach into Santa Cruz. After lunch at the end of the Santa Cruz Wharf we will return on the other side of 17 over Mtn. Charlie. This is a challenging ride and the riders will be spread out so please be prepared to be self supported. The ride route can be found at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57551258 Ride is co-led by Tom Green, 408-807-9001, and Dan Crandall, 408-313-1029 Rain may cancel ride so check elist for changes. 22-10-2026 09:30:00 22-10-2026 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Lexington to Santa Cruz (BLT) 50 mi, 5 M : Gather at the Lexington school Parking lot at 9:15 for a 9:30 start. Exit HWY 17 at Bear Creek Road. Turn rt, cross over the Hwy and turn right on Old Santa Cruz Hwy which will take you along HWY 17 to the school parking lot. Since the lot is also used by School parents please conserve space when parking. This ride will take us through Capitola and along the beach into Santa Cruz. After lunch at the end of the Santa Cruz Wharf we will return on the other side of 17 over Mtn. Charlie. This is a challenging ride and the riders will be spread out so please be prepared to be self supported. The ride route can be found at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57551258 Ride is co-led by Tom Green, 408-807-9001, and Dan Crandall, 408-313-1029 Rain may cancel ride so check elist for changes. Leo Hartung invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet at Almaden Lake restrooms 9:30 am at the corner of Coleman and Winfield Blvd for much needed ride at LM pace, 10 to 14 MPH, not a flat ride to WEST Los Gatos neighborhood. We'll stop for coffee before cruising back home. Rain cancels ride. 26-10-2026 09:30:00 26-10-2026 11:30:00 6 ACTC: West Los Gatos Saratoga 25/30 mi, 2 LM , 600 ft: Meet at Almaden Lake restrooms 9:30 am at the corner of Coleman and Winfield Blvd for much needed ride at LM pace, 10 to 14 MPH, not a flat ride to WEST Los Gatos neighborhood. We'll stop for coffee before cruising back home. Rain cancels ride. Gilbert Hernandez invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

RSVP required at least 72 hours prior to the start of this event. Please do contact leader for assistance and clarifications. Please refer to route text for updates before, during and after this event. S1 starts from OGG, warm-ups your saddle and (retail) resupplies at Kahului/Wailuku as needed, with unposted b/hiking/swimming, to finish at 'Ohai Trail. 26-10-2026 13:00:00 26-10-2026 15:00:00 6 ACTC: BC Kahului S1: 'Ohai Trail 24 mi, 5 M , 3040 ft: RSVP required at least 72 hours prior to the start of this event. Please do contact leader for assistance and clarifications. Please refer to route text for updates before, during and after this event. S1 starts from OGG, warm-ups your saddle and (retail) resupplies at Kahului/Wailuku as needed, with unposted b/hiking/swimming, to finish at 'Ohai Trail. Brian Chun invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Starting at 10:00 pdt (i.e. ~3 hrs. before solar noon) 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 Start location: Diridon Transit Center, San Jose 28-10-2026 10:00:00 28-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Cardinal Roll 20 mi, 1 L : Starting at 10:00 pdt (i.e. ~3 hrs. before solar noon) 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 Start location: Diridon Transit Center, San Jose Berry West invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

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 and Los Gatos for coffee.
Ride Co-leader is Leo Hartung (408) 440-6224. (Tom Green cell 408 807-9001). 28-10-2026 10:00:00 28-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Saratoga Backroads - BLT 28 mi, 2 M : 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 and Los Gatos for coffee. Ride Co-leader is Leo Hartung (408) 440-6224. (Tom Green cell 408 807-9001). Tom Green invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY