This is the fourth of a 6-week training series for the 100- or 70-mile Tierra Bella Challenge on May 3rd. Distance and climbing goes up until the 90-mile route on April 19. Refer to the route link for latest updates, mind the weather forecast, be prepared and self-sufficient with funds, food, provisions, safety-repair kit, hi-vis reflection and road lights. Yes, road lights. No SAG. Expect some challenging pavement, limited or no cell coverage and discretionary regroups. Start/end at Lexington Elementary School. 05-04-2025 09:00:00 05-04-2025 11:00:00 6 ACTC: Tierra Bella Training: Seascape 58 mi, 5 LM-M , 5584 ft: This is the fourth of a 6-week training series for the 100- or 70-mile Tierra Bella Challenge on May 3rd. Distance and climbing goes up until the 90-mile route on April 19. Refer to the route link for latest updates, mind the weather forecast, be prepared and self-sufficient with funds, food, provisions, safety-repair kit, hi-vis reflection and road lights. Yes, road lights. No SAG. Expect some challenging pavement, limited or no cell coverage and discretionary regroups. Start/end at Lexington Elementary School. Brian Chun invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

*** Please Note 09:00 Start Time ***
Meet at 08:45 to sign in for a 09:00 departure from the Diablo Plaza parking lot in San Ramon (park near McDonald's).
The ride leader will lead from behind at LM-M 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 Fieldwork Brewing Company in the San Ramon Bishop Ranch from 3 pm to 4:30 pm. 05-04-2025 09:00:00 05-04-2025 11:00:00 6 ACTC: Devil Mountain Metric Century 64 mi, 5 LM-M , 5300 ft: *** Please Note 09:00 Start Time *** Meet at 08:45 to sign in for a 09:00 departure from the Diablo Plaza parking lot in San Ramon (park near McDonald's). The ride leader will lead from behind at LM-M 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 Fieldwork Brewing Company in the San Ramon Bishop Ranch from 3 pm to 4:30 pm. Dzung Dang invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Start/Finish: Shannon Park on the corner of Shannon Av & San Ramon Rd in Dublin Start Location This is a Free-Range ride, go at your own pace. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front, and I will lead from behind. Rain Cancels. [Map/Route] 05-04-2025 09:30:00 05-04-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Our Favorite Kids Are Baa'ck 43 mi, 5 LM-M , 3,800 ft: Start/Finish: Shannon Park on the corner of Shannon Av & San Ramon Rd in Dublin Start Location This is a Free-Range ride, go at your own pace. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front, and I will lead from behind. Rain Cancels. [Map/Route] Melanie Clarke invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet at Almaden Lake Park near the Bocce Ball courts at 5949 Winfield Blvd. We will stop for a short snack break at the top of Croy. On our way back, we will stop at the Almaden Center for refreshments. Wheels roll at 9:30.
Map and Cue sheet at the following link:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48032597 05-04-2025 09:30:00 05-04-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: CROY All the Way 39 mi, 4 LM-M , 2143 ft: Meet at Almaden Lake Park near the Bocce Ball courts at 5949 Winfield Blvd. We will stop for a short snack break at the top of Croy. On our way back, we will stop at the Almaden Center for refreshments. Wheels roll at 9:30. Map and Cue sheet at the following link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48032597 Ahmed Masood invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Ride Start/Finish: Fowler Creek Park on Altia Ave. Please note the 8:30am start. We are changing the route as the weather is improving. I hope to keep this route for the entire Spring. The wildflowers are in bloom on SAV so let's check this out. This route is about 4/5ths of the actual Death Ride in both climbing and miles. Some inclines today are a bit steeper, but interval training techniques increase fitness. The actual overall proportion is the exact same. This ride is apples to apples as close as we can get to the actual DR. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front, and Melanie will lead from behind. Go at your own pace and shorten the ride as needed. Jennifer is recovering from a cold, so we might both skip Del Puerto Canyon today. In a few weeks, we should be strong enough to do the entire ride. I will plan a "hot" Route in the Santa Cruz Mountains for Summer. 06-04-2025 08:30:00 06-04-2025 10:30:00 6 ACTC: New Spring Death Ride Training Series 86 mi, 6 LM-M , 11,300 ft: Ride Start/Finish: Fowler Creek Park on Altia Ave. Please note the 8:30am start. We are changing the route as the weather is improving. I hope to keep this route for the entire Spring. The wildflowers are in bloom on SAV so let's check this out. This route is about 4/5ths of the actual Death Ride in both climbing and miles. Some inclines today are a bit steeper, but interval training techniques increase fitness. The actual overall proportion is the exact same. This ride is apples to apples as close as we can get to the actual DR. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front, and Melanie will lead from behind. Go at your own pace and shorten the ride as needed. Jennifer is recovering from a cold, so we might both skip Del Puerto Canyon today. In a few weeks, we should be strong enough to do the entire ride. I will plan a "hot" Route in the Santa Cruz Mountains for Summer. Melanie Clarke invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Join me for my favorite ride on the Eastside that is not too long , not too steep, and not too fast, “Goldilocks Style”. Our destination is Sunol Regional Wilderness Park where we will take a short snack break. Water and restrooms are usually available, but no food for purchase so bring a snack. 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 9:30. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 cancels. 06-04-2025 09:30:00 06-04-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Sunol Wilderness Park 36 mi, 4 LM , 3375 ft: Join me for my favorite ride on the Eastside that is not too long , not too steep, and not too fast, “Goldilocks Style”. Our destination is Sunol Regional Wilderness Park where we will take a short snack break. Water and restrooms are usually available, but no food for purchase so bring a snack. 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 9:30. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 cancels. Diane Sanchez-Costello invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Will visit the Flintstone house, Carolands Chateau, Copenhagen Bakery, and College of San Mateo. Meet at Edgewood Park Preserve main parking lot on Edgewood Rd near Crestview. No one left behind. 06-04-2025 09:30:00 06-04-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Carolands Chateau & Copenhagen Bakery 28 mi, 5 LM , 2750 ft: Will visit the Flintstone house, Carolands Chateau, Copenhagen Bakery, and College of San Mateo. Meet at Edgewood Park Preserve main parking lot on Edgewood Rd near Crestview. No one left behind. Tony Le invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Join me and DiemMy at 09:45 to sign in for a 10:00 departure from the Evergreen Community Center parking lot.
We will climb San Felipe, Las Animas, and Hellyer/Hassler. The ride leader will lead from behind at LM-M pace, regrouping at hilltops. All paces and bike types are welcome.
06-04-2025 10:00:00 06-04-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Sunday Morning Ride - San Felipe 24 mi, 4 LM-M , 2600 ft: Join me and DiemMy at 09:45 to sign in for a 10:00 departure from the Evergreen Community Center parking lot. We will climb San Felipe, Las Animas, and Hellyer/Hassler. The ride leader will lead from behind at LM-M pace, regrouping at hilltops. All paces and bike types are welcome. Dzung Dang invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

We'll start in the Ranch Canada del Oro (RCdO) parking lot and head up the Mayfair and Longwall trails and then down Chisnantuk to the picnic table before returning to the starting point. RCdO is uncrowded but can be a challenging climb. The downhills are not steep but are a lot of fun. Plan to be fully self sufficient (water and food) as the only improvement at the trailhead is a pit toilet. Bring your knobbies! 06-04-2025 10:00:00 06-04-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: TrailRoller - Canada del Oro and Calero 15 mi, 5 LM-M , 2440 ft: We'll start in the Ranch Canada del Oro (RCdO) parking lot and head up the Mayfair and Longwall trails and then down Chisnantuk to the picnic table before returning to the starting point. RCdO is uncrowded but can be a challenging climb. The downhills are not steep but are a lot of fun. Plan to be fully self sufficient (water and food) as the only improvement at the trailhead is a pit toilet. Bring your knobbies! Lonn Fiance invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

This is the fifth of a 6-week series of training rides to build up strength and endurance towards the 100 or 70 mile Tierra Bella Challenge rides on May 3rd. Each week will get progressively longer with more climbing, culminating in a 90 miler on April 19. This route starts at the Coyote Creek Visitor Center in Morgan Hill (bathrooms and water). It heads north to a turnaround in Ed Levin Park returning over a climb up Felter Rd (down Sierra)then back to Morgan Hill. 12-04-2025 09:00:00 12-04-2025 11:00:00 6 ACTC: Tierra Bella Training Ride 80 mi, 4 LM-M , 5500 ft: This is the fifth of a 6-week series of training rides to build up strength and endurance towards the 100 or 70 mile Tierra Bella Challenge rides on May 3rd. Each week will get progressively longer with more climbing, culminating in a 90 miler on April 19. This route starts at the Coyote Creek Visitor Center in Morgan Hill (bathrooms and water). It heads north to a turnaround in Ed Levin Park returning over a climb up Felter Rd (down Sierra)then back to Morgan Hill. Bryan Patterson invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Starting at Almaden Lake Park at 9am, we'll ride the winds down to Gilroy, climb Madonna, and then ride the coast and lonesome farm roads all the way from Watsonville to lunch at the sandwich shop in Prunedale. Elkhorn and Eureka Canyon back up, with an excellent opportunity to restock on jerky in Corralitos. Expect a fast pace on the flats, a moderate pace on the climbs, and ample regroups; elapsed pace will still finish well before sundown. 12-04-2025 09:00:00 12-04-2025 11:00:00 6 ACTC: Slough Slogging 125 mi, 4 MB , 7500 ft: Starting at Almaden Lake Park at 9am, we'll ride the winds down to Gilroy, climb Madonna, and then ride the coast and lonesome farm roads all the way from Watsonville to lunch at the sandwich shop in Prunedale. Elkhorn and Eureka Canyon back up, with an excellent opportunity to restock on jerky in Corralitos. Expect a fast pace on the flats, a moderate pace on the climbs, and ample regroups; elapsed pace will still finish well before sundown. Jackson Brody invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

New Ride Start: Diablo Vista Park off of Tassajara Ranch Dr near Crow Canyon Rd, Danville, CA. There are bathrooms and water here! Start Location This is a Free-Range ride, go at your own pace. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists, and Melanie will lead from behind. [Map/Route] 12-04-2025 09:30:00 12-04-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Our Favorite Kids Are Baa'ck 47 mi, 5 LM-M , 6,082 ft: New Ride Start: Diablo Vista Park off of Tassajara Ranch Dr near Crow Canyon Rd, Danville, CA. There are bathrooms and water here! Start Location This is a Free-Range ride, go at your own pace. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists, and Melanie will lead from behind. [Map/Route] Melanie Clarke invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet or pedal to the Sports Basement Summit Room Sunnyvale for light snacks and a briefing about Tierra Bella ParkCom 2025. Sign up to volunteer and/or pedal this amazing May 3rd event and enjoy complimentary pre-loved schwag for those who are helping! Plan to tour the Sunnyvale Baylands after this meeting. Hosted by ParkCom 2025. 12-04-2025 10:00:00 12-04-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Viva Tierra Bella 2025! 0-3000` mi, 1 LM : Meet or pedal to the Sports Basement Summit Room Sunnyvale for light snacks and a briefing about Tierra Bella ParkCom 2025. Sign up to volunteer and/or pedal this amazing May 3rd event and enjoy complimentary pre-loved schwag for those who are helping! Plan to tour the Sunnyvale Baylands after this meeting. Hosted by ParkCom 2025. Brian Chun invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

The ride starts from RAMAC Park at Lexington Ave & Charlotte Dr in San Jose. Wheels roll at 10:00. 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. 12-04-2025 10:00:00 12-04-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Giro d' Bici 40-45 mi, 3 LM-M : The ride starts from RAMAC Park at Lexington Ave & Charlotte Dr in San Jose. Wheels roll at 10:00. 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. Ahmed Masood invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet at Cycle Sport Bike Shop in Scotts Valley and be ride ready at 10:30. I will be test riding a new bike as I am getting myself ready to take part in Team CAF (Challenged Athlete Foundation) in the upcoming Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon on Sunday, June 1st at the San Francisco Marina - in a relay with two other athletes: Troy, runner, has a missing arm. Frank, a swimmer, has a missing leg. Minh, a bicyclist, has a leg difference. Troy and Frank completed it last year with a different cyclist, who is not available to ride this year. I am not familiar with Scotts Valley but would like to meet for coffee or lunch afterwards. Come help me to make it a "Riding for Fitness, Friendship, and Fun!". Riders may choose to do one or both goats. Remember M&M = The more the merrier! 12-04-2025 10:30:00 12-04-2025 12:30:00 6 ACTC: M&M Rollers Explore Scotts Valley 20 mi, 4 LM , 1400 ft: Meet at Cycle Sport Bike Shop in Scotts Valley and be ride ready at 10:30. I will be test riding a new bike as I am getting myself ready to take part in Team CAF (Challenged Athlete Foundation) in the upcoming Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon on Sunday, June 1st at the San Francisco Marina - in a relay with two other athletes: Troy, runner, has a missing arm. Frank, a swimmer, has a missing leg. Minh, a bicyclist, has a leg difference. Troy and Frank completed it last year with a different cyclist, who is not available to ride this year. I am not familiar with Scotts Valley but would like to meet for coffee or lunch afterwards. Come help me to make it a "Riding for Fitness, Friendship, and Fun!". Riders may choose to do one or both goats. Remember M&M = The more the merrier! Minh Nguyen invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Extra Tierra Bella Conditioning: San Bruno Mtn. Century. Start from Grant Park Community Center, to visit: Moody, Arastradero Preserve, Portola Valley highlands, Hidden Valley, Pulgas Water Temple, Crystal Springs, Pacifica Esplanade, San Bruno Mtn., SFO, Hillsborough, Atherton, Memorial Quad, and the beloved habitat of the Barron Park Donkeys. Discretionary pauses, stops and regroups, and expect a sweep. Route is 98% paved, 2% Paris Roubaix (as a nod to Tadej Pogacar's race today!), brevet-kit friendly (think Lachlan Morton), with water, restrooms, retail dining/takeaway and scenic POIs along the way. 13-04-2025 08:00:00 13-04-2025 10:00:00 6 ACTC: xTBC: San Bruno Mtn. Century 99 mi, 5 M , 7606 ft: Extra Tierra Bella Conditioning: San Bruno Mtn. Century. Start from Grant Park Community Center, to visit: Moody, Arastradero Preserve, Portola Valley highlands, Hidden Valley, Pulgas Water Temple, Crystal Springs, Pacifica Esplanade, San Bruno Mtn., SFO, Hillsborough, Atherton, Memorial Quad, and the beloved habitat of the Barron Park Donkeys. Discretionary pauses, stops and regroups, and expect a sweep. Route is 98% paved, 2% Paris Roubaix (as a nod to Tadej Pogacar's race today!), brevet-kit friendly (think Lachlan Morton), with water, restrooms, retail dining/takeaway and scenic POIs along the way. Brian Chun invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

New Ride Start at the other end of the parking lot: Robert L. Livermore Park, Livermore Start Location There is a porta potty at this end of the park. This is a Free-Range ride; go at your own pace. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front, and Melanie will lead from behind. [Map/Route] 13-04-2025 09:30:00 13-04-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Our Favorite Kids Are Baa'ck 50 mi, 5 LM-M , 3,950 ft: New Ride Start at the other end of the parking lot: Robert L. Livermore Park, Livermore Start Location There is a porta potty at this end of the park. This is a Free-Range ride; go at your own pace. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front, and Melanie will lead from behind. [Map/Route] Melanie Clarke invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet at 9:15am to sign in for an 9:30am departure at the parking lot next to Pioneer Saloon in Woodside.
A socially paced ride with regroups. Plan to be fully self sufficient (water and food).
We will first visit the Pulgas Water Temple, then to the Bay Trail in Foster City along the ocean water, then back to Woodside.
Restrooms available at mile 5, mile 15, mile 18, mile 22. 13-04-2025 09:30:00 13-04-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Pulgas Temple, Foster City Bay trail 36 mi, 3 LM , 2100 ft: Meet at 9:15am to sign in for an 9:30am departure at the parking lot next to Pioneer Saloon in Woodside. A socially paced ride with regroups. Plan to be fully self sufficient (water and food). We will first visit the Pulgas Water Temple, then to the Bay Trail in Foster City along the ocean water, then back to Woodside. Restrooms available at mile 5, mile 15, mile 18, mile 22. Joseph Ngo invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Starting at the junction of Alpine Rd and Willowbrook Dr. at 10:00 AM, we'll head up Alpine Rd. past the end of the pavement to Dirt Alpine and White Oak Trail and then climb to the top of Black Mountain to take in the view. After a quick rest, we'll head downhill, retracing our steps. There are a couple of pit toilets but plan to be self sufficient. Optional post-ride lunch at Amigos Grill in Portola Valley. 13-04-2025 10:00:00 13-04-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: TrailRoller - Alpine to Black Mtn 17 mi, 4 M , 2700 ft: Starting at the junction of Alpine Rd and Willowbrook Dr. at 10:00 AM, we'll head up Alpine Rd. past the end of the pavement to Dirt Alpine and White Oak Trail and then climb to the top of Black Mountain to take in the view. After a quick rest, we'll head downhill, retracing our steps. There are a couple of pit toilets but plan to be self sufficient. Optional post-ride lunch at Amigos Grill in Portola Valley. Lonn Fiance invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

The Tierra Bella is drawing near! Join Bryan and me at 9am for the final training ride in the series. The course will loop clockwise from Cardoza Park in Milpitas to Castro Valley via Palomares Road, to Livermore via Norris Canyon and San Ramon foothills, then amble back to the start through pleasant Pleasanton backroads and the gently meandering ascent of Calaveras. Expect a moderate pace with regroups. Bring or buy lunch in downtown Livermore with options including Wingen Bakery, Nick the Greek, and Tacos Livermore. Hope to see you there! 19-04-2025 09:00:00 19-04-2025 11:00:00 6 ACTC: 90 Mile Training Finale - Northern loop 93 mi, 4 LM-M , 6500 ft: The Tierra Bella is drawing near! Join Bryan and me at 9am for the final training ride in the series. The course will loop clockwise from Cardoza Park in Milpitas to Castro Valley via Palomares Road, to Livermore via Norris Canyon and San Ramon foothills, then amble back to the start through pleasant Pleasanton backroads and the gently meandering ascent of Calaveras. Expect a moderate pace with regroups. Bring or buy lunch in downtown Livermore with options including Wingen Bakery, Nick the Greek, and Tacos Livermore. Hope to see you there! Jackson Brody invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Ride Start/Finish: 680 & Mission Blvd Park n Ride Start Location This is a Free-Range ride, go at your own pace. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front, John and I will lead from behind. Rain Cancels. [Map/Route] 19-04-2025 09:00:00 19-04-2025 11:00:00 6 ACTC: Our Favorite Kids Are Baa'ck 36 mi, 5 LM-M , 3,900 ft: Ride Start/Finish: 680 & Mission Blvd Park n Ride Start Location This is a Free-Range ride, go at your own pace. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front, John and I will lead from behind. Rain Cancels. [Map/Route] Melanie Clarke invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

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 Grant's Ranch 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 ride with regroups.
Meet at the Berryessa Community Center and be ready to roll promptly at 9:30 AM. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 cancels. 19-04-2025 09:30:00 19-04-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Hamilton In Search of Tacos 24 mi, 5 LM , 2253 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 Grant's Ranch 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 ride with regroups. Meet at the Berryessa Community Center and be ready to roll promptly at 9:30 AM. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 cancels. Diane Sanchez-Costello invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Ride Start/Finish: Fowler Creek Park on Altia Ave. Please note the 8:30 am start. I was going to plan a different route for this week as it was a little on the tough side, but I received a couple of requests for a repeat. This route is about 4/5ths of the actual Death Ride in both climbing and miles, but some inclines today are a bit steeper. Please plan accordingly. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front, and Melanie will lead from behind. Go at your own pace and shorten the ride as needed. I will plan a "hot weather" Route in the Santa Cruz Mountains when the weather gets warmer. 20-04-2025 08:30:00 20-04-2025 10:30:00 6 ACTC: New Spring Death Ride Training Series 86 mi, 6 LM-M , 11,300 ft: Ride Start/Finish: Fowler Creek Park on Altia Ave. Please note the 8:30 am start. I was going to plan a different route for this week as it was a little on the tough side, but I received a couple of requests for a repeat. This route is about 4/5ths of the actual Death Ride in both climbing and miles, but some inclines today are a bit steeper. Please plan accordingly. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front, and Melanie will lead from behind. Go at your own pace and shorten the ride as needed. I will plan a "hot weather" Route in the Santa Cruz Mountains when the weather gets warmer. Melanie Clarke invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

A loop around Mt Pleasant and Clayton. Optional lunch @ 360 (Vietnamese) at the end of the ride. No-one left behind. Meet at Walmart Supercenter, 777 Story Rd, San Jose. Park near the Robert Ave side. 20-04-2025 09:30:00 20-04-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Mt Pleasant & Clayton 28 mi, 4 LM , 1975 ft: A loop around Mt Pleasant and Clayton. Optional lunch @ 360 (Vietnamese) at the end of the ride. No-one left behind. Meet at Walmart Supercenter, 777 Story Rd, San Jose. Park near the Robert Ave side. Tony Le invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Meet at 09:15 to sign in for a 09:30 departure from Berryessa Community Center.
We will climb Calaveras goats and Kilkare. The ride leader will lead from behind at LM pace, regrouping at hilltops. All paces and bike types are welcome.
20-04-2025 09:30:00 20-04-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: San Jose-Sunol Out and Back 50 mi, 4 LM , 4600 ft: Meet at 09:15 to sign in for a 09:30 departure from Berryessa Community Center. We will climb Calaveras goats and Kilkare. The ride leader will lead from behind at LM pace, regrouping at hilltops. All paces and bike types are welcome. Dzung Dang invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

This route will traverse every trail segment in a minimum distance and (I think) the least amount of climbing. There is quite a bit of climbing involved but none of the trails are overly technical, so gravel bikers are welcome. We'll meet at Mountain Mike's Pizza, ready to ride at 10:00 sharp. As always, plan to be self sufficient but water and restrooms are available near Stevens Creek Reservoir. This is a very complicated route, so please download the route into your GPS/phone before the ride (let me know by Saturday noon if you need a paper map showing the route). 20-04-2025 10:00:00 20-04-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: TrailRoller - Fremont Older 17 mi, 3 M , 3600 ft: This route will traverse every trail segment in a minimum distance and (I think) the least amount of climbing. There is quite a bit of climbing involved but none of the trails are overly technical, so gravel bikers are welcome. We'll meet at Mountain Mike's Pizza, ready to ride at 10:00 sharp. As always, plan to be self sufficient but water and restrooms are available near Stevens Creek Reservoir. This is a very complicated route, so please download the route into your GPS/phone before the ride (let me know by Saturday noon if you need a paper map showing the route). Lonn Fiance invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Start at the parking area at Grant Lake trailhead. If that lot is full, go up the road farther to Twin Gates and park there. This is a group ride to the Ashrama in San Antonio Valley which is open once a year for visiting. This will be their 125th year of existence so it should be festive. I have told them that we will be visiting as a group so there is a mandatory regroup at the gate on San Antonio Valley Rd. Note, the road into the Ashrama is unpaved, but road tires should be OK. Please notify the ride leaders if you plan to join. 26-04-2025 08:30:00 26-04-2025 10:30:00 6 ACTC: Ashrama Anniversary 53 mi, 5 LM-M , 6600 ft: Start at the parking area at Grant Lake trailhead. If that lot is full, go up the road farther to Twin Gates and park there. This is a group ride to the Ashrama in San Antonio Valley which is open once a year for visiting. This will be their 125th year of existence so it should be festive. I have told them that we will be visiting as a group so there is a mandatory regroup at the gate on San Antonio Valley Rd. Note, the road into the Ashrama is unpaved, but road tires should be OK. Please notify the ride leaders if you plan to join. John Hughes invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

All club members are invited to join the Academy staff and students for a scenic ride through Stevens Canyon. We’ll meet at 9:15 AM at Rainbow Park (Donington Dr. at Lockhaven Way) for a 9:30 AM roll-out. This will be a relaxed and supportive ride—a great opportunity to connect with others, build endurance, and enjoy the beautiful canyon views. The canyon can be quite cold, especially in the morning, so please dress accordingly. While no formal instruction will be provided, Academy staff will be present and happy to offer tips along the way. Please remember to bring a helmet, snacks, a copy of the route sheet, and note that there will be an optional coffee/snack stop around mile 25. All paces and bike types are welcome. No rider left behind. Rain or wet pavement cancels! 26-04-2025 09:30:00 26-04-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: ACTC Academy Supplemental Ride 28 mi, 3 LM , 1865 ft: All club members are invited to join the Academy staff and students for a scenic ride through Stevens Canyon. We’ll meet at 9:15 AM at Rainbow Park (Donington Dr. at Lockhaven Way) for a 9:30 AM roll-out. This will be a relaxed and supportive ride—a great opportunity to connect with others, build endurance, and enjoy the beautiful canyon views. The canyon can be quite cold, especially in the morning, so please dress accordingly. While no formal instruction will be provided, Academy staff will be present and happy to offer tips along the way. Please remember to bring a helmet, snacks, a copy of the route sheet, and note that there will be an optional coffee/snack stop around mile 25. All paces and bike types are welcome. No rider left behind. Rain or wet pavement cancels! Michael Konzem invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Starting at Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy, we visit all Safety Stations except #4 and #5 on Canada Rd. First we make our way to Leavesley Rd through downtown Gilroy (6th Street) while passing Safety Stations #1 and #2. We then visit Stations #3, #6A and #6B via New Ave, Estates Dr and Buena Vista Ave. We cross the valley again to make it all the way to Redwood Retreat Rd. Finally we make our way back to the park after crossing the intersection of Burchell and Hecker pass. For the GPS route description see: [Route/Map]. Directions: Enter the park at the gate on 7050 Miller Ave, just south of the levee. Once inside the gate turn right (south) parallel to Miller and park in the parking lot parallel to Miller. We will eat our lunch in the park afterwards. Bring your own food, I will share some small dessert items. 26-04-2025 10:00:00 26-04-2025 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Safety Loop from Christmas Hill Park 57 mi, 3 LM , 2600 ft: Starting at Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy, we visit all Safety Stations except #4 and #5 on Canada Rd. First we make our way to Leavesley Rd through downtown Gilroy (6th Street) while passing Safety Stations #1 and #2. We then visit Stations #3, #6A and #6B via New Ave, Estates Dr and Buena Vista Ave. We cross the valley again to make it all the way to Redwood Retreat Rd. Finally we make our way back to the park after crossing the intersection of Burchell and Hecker pass. For the GPS route description see: [Route/Map]. Directions: Enter the park at the gate on 7050 Miller Ave, just south of the levee. Once inside the gate turn right (south) parallel to Miller and park in the parking lot parallel to Miller. We will eat our lunch in the park afterwards. Bring your own food, I will share some small dessert items. Jaap Salm invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

The Poppy Century is one of Jon Kaplan's favorite. New Starting Point! Meet near McDonald's, 805 5th Street, Gonzales. Water (no food) is available at the Soledad Mission (mile 13). Lunch is at Carmel Valley (mile 63). NO food, water, and poor cell coverage between the Mission and Carmel Valley, so please be Self-Sufficient! Please bring food and at least 2 water bottles for the long and beautiful but remote section 27-04-2025 07:00:00 27-04-2025 09:00:00 6 ACTC: Jon Kaplan's Poppy Century 99 mi, 4 LM-M , 6258 ft: The Poppy Century is one of Jon Kaplan's favorite. New Starting Point! Meet near McDonald's, 805 5th Street, Gonzales. Water (no food) is available at the Soledad Mission (mile 13). Lunch is at Carmel Valley (mile 63). NO food, water, and poor cell coverage between the Mission and Carmel Valley, so please be Self-Sufficient! Please bring food and at least 2 water bottles for the long and beautiful but remote section Tony Le invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY

Ride Start: Redwood Canyon Golf Course on Redwood Rd in Castro Valley. The Redwood Rd washout is fixed and is now open. Come ride with us to check out the new road. This ride is "Free Range," go at your own pace. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front, and Melanie will lead from behind and do the ride as posted. Download map/route here. 27-04-2025 09:30:00 27-04-2025 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Our Favorite Kids Are Baa'ck 53 mi, 4 LM-M , 5173 ft: Ride Start: Redwood Canyon Golf Course on Redwood Rd in Castro Valley. The Redwood Rd washout is fixed and is now open. Come ride with us to check out the new road. This ride is "Free Range," go at your own pace. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front, and Melanie will lead from behind and do the ride as posted. Download map/route here. Melanie Clarke invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY