ACTC Rides
Almaden Cycle Touring Club
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There are 32 Rides for Oct 2023
Sun, 1 Oct 2023
Spare the Air Day
6:00 AM
Any mi, 1 L-LM
Grizzly Bear
Utility Ride
Do a Utility Ride on any Spare the Air Day (StAD) and get club credit for your miles & grizzly. I'll announce StADs to the elist, or sign up for alerts at http://www.sparetheair.org/ . Enter your mileage in the form via the google link I send in my email for that specific StAD, and I'll submit it for club credit. Note that, without a leader, these rides are NOT covered by the club's insurance (Supplemental Medical & Liability). 01-10-2023 06:00:00 01-10-2023 08:00:00 6 ACTC: Spare the Air Day Any mi, 1 L-LM : Do a Utility Ride on any Spare the Air Day (StAD) and get club credit for your miles & grizzly. I'll announce StADs to the elist, or sign up for alerts at http://www.sparetheair.org/ . Enter your mileage in the form via the google link I send in my email for that specific StAD, and I'll submit it for club credit. Note that, without a leader, these rides are NOT covered by the club's insurance (Supplemental Medical & Liability). Jenn Rodriguez invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Jenn Rodriguez
jennrod12@gmail.com 408-243-2646
Sun, 1 Oct 2023
Bay in Two Days, Day 2 of 2
8:00 AM
90 mi, 4 M, 4000 ft
Billy Goat
Calaveras/Backside,Calaveras/Upper
Russell Stevens
russ_sheila@att.net 669-204-1019
Sheila Stevens
russ_sheila@att.net
Sun, 1 Oct 2023
East Side Hills
9:00 AM
35 mi, 6 LM-M, 5500 ft
Billy Goat
Various
Tom Mac
tcm888@gmail.com 408-828-2680
Sun, 1 Oct 2023
Easy Like Sunday Morning
9:30 AM
30 mi, 2 LM, 1777 ft
Grizzly Bear
Mission San Jose
Join me for a ride on the Eastside that is not too long, not too steep, and not too fast, Goldilocks Style. We will ride along the foothills, enjoy a taste of Calaveras, and take a break at Mission Coffee. Meet at the Berryessa Community Center at 3050 Berryessa Rd., San Jose ready to roll promptly at 9:30. Ride will be led at an LM+ pace or about 14 MPH. Expect a social ride with regroups. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 cancels. Please print your route sheet [Print Route/Map] 01-10-2023 09:30:00 01-10-2023 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Easy Like Sunday Morning 30 mi, 2 LM , 1777 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 ride along the foothills, enjoy a taste of Calaveras, and take a break at Mission Coffee. Meet at the Berryessa Community Center at 3050 Berryessa Rd., San Jose ready to roll promptly at 9:30. Ride will be led at an LM+ pace or about 14 MPH. Expect a social ride with regroups. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 cancels. Please print your route sheet [Print Route/Map] Diane Sanchez-Costello invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Diane Sanchez-Costello
dsanchezcostello@gmail.com 408-483-6701
Sun, 1 Oct 2023
Happy October Ride
9:30 AM
2700 mi, 5 L-LM, 3200 ft
Billy Goat
Thomas Grade,Henry Coe
Joseph Ngo
cuongo@yahoo.com 408-307-4646
Mon, 2 Oct 2023
CLAYTON RD.
9:00 AM
35/40 mi, 4 LM, 1400 ft
Billy Goat
Clayton
Gilbert Hernandez
gil9671@yahoo.com 408-966-9671
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
Don't buy upgrades; Ride up grades!
6:45 AM
120 mi, 5 M, 12,876 ft
Billy Goat
Mt Madonna/Redwood Retreat,Mt Umunhum,Hicks West,Hazel Dell,Eureka Canyon,Mt Bache/Loma Prieta,Mtn Charlie
Push yourself to the limit! This hybrid route goes clockwise through the SC mountains beginning with Hicks / Umunhum, taking McKean to Madonna - the last couple miles of which are packed gravel - return to Los Gatos via Hazel Dell, Eureka Canyon, Mt Bache / Loma Prieta, and Mountain Charlie. Bring extra water and food. Water stops at Almaden Quicksilver, Mt. Madonna summit. Lunch at Corralitos Market. Water / refreshments as necessary at Scotts Valley Market. Unpaved but road-bike-manageable climbs at Mt Madonna East, Loma Prieta. Brief steep gravel descent on LG Creek Trail best walked. Regroup at summits and all aforementioned refueling stops. No-drop ride. NOTE: Hazel Dell may be closed - if so we'll get to Corralitos via Casserly, Green Valley and Pioneer. Start / Finish: Oak Meadow Park, 233 Blossom Hill, Los Gatos https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44510828 03-10-2023 06:45:00 03-10-2023 08:45:00 6 ACTC: Don't buy upgrades; Ride up grades! 120 mi, 5 M , 12,876 ft: Push yourself to the limit! This hybrid route goes clockwise through the SC mountains beginning with Hicks / Umunhum, taking McKean to Madonna - the last couple miles of which are packed gravel - return to Los Gatos via Hazel Dell, Eureka Canyon, Mt Bache / Loma Prieta, and Mountain Charlie. Bring extra water and food. Water stops at Almaden Quicksilver, Mt. Madonna summit. Lunch at Corralitos Market. Water / refreshments as necessary at Scotts Valley Market. Unpaved but road-bike-manageable climbs at Mt Madonna East, Loma Prieta. Brief steep gravel descent on LG Creek Trail best walked. Regroup at summits and all aforementioned refueling stops. No-drop ride. NOTE: Hazel Dell may be closed - if so we'll get to Corralitos via Casserly, Green Valley and Pioneer. Start / Finish: Oak Meadow Park, 233 Blossom Hill, Los Gatos https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44510828 Jackson Brody invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Jackson Brody
brodyjackson775@gmail.com 925-270-8581
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
Tuesday Travels
9:30 AM
20+ mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear
5 Or More Cities
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
Taco Tuesday Alternate
10:00 AM
35 mi, 3 LM
None
Taco Tuesday at the Coyote Creek Golf Course! We'll be taking the bike path to Metcalf Park just north of Metcalf Rd. and then back to the golf course. Meet in Morgan Hill in the shopping center between TJMaxx and McD's. Take Tennant Ave. exit off 101. Head west, turn left on Monterey Rd, second right into the parking lot. This is a slight variation that will take us by the Alpacas at Maple and Murphy. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44469576 03-10-2023 10:00:00 03-10-2023 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Taco Tuesday Alternate 35 mi, 3 LM : Taco Tuesday at the Coyote Creek Golf Course! We'll be taking the bike path to Metcalf Park just north of Metcalf Rd. and then back to the golf course. Meet in Morgan Hill in the shopping center between TJMaxx and McD's. Take Tennant Ave. exit off 101. Head west, turn left on Monterey Rd, second right into the parking lot. This is a slight variation that will take us by the Alpacas at Maple and Murphy. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44469576 Richard King invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Richard King
richking53@gmail.com 408-607-5697
Wed, 4 Oct 2023
Saratoga Backroads - BLT
9:30 AM
30 mi, 2 LM-M
Grizzly Bear
Field And Farm
Tom Green
tomgreen997@yahoo.com 408-997-1939
Thu, 5,12,19,26 Oct 2023
Thursday Trek
9:30 AM
12-50 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Various
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Mon, 9 Oct 2023
South San Jose Columbus Day ride
9:00 AM
35/40 mi, 2 LM, 500 + ft
Grizzly Bear
Coyote Creek Trail
Gilbert Hernandez
gil9671@yahoo.com 408-966-9671
Mon, 9 Oct 2023
Sailing on
9:30 AM
~20 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear
Columbus Day
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Mon, 9 Oct 2023
Sonoma Getaway Annadel Loop
10:30 AM
44 mi, 3 LM-M, 1912 ft
Grizzly Bear
Overnighter
Join me as we head out of town for a 4 day mini tour in beautiful Sonoma and Napa. Set your alarm and get on the road early to make it to the BEST WESTERN Sonoma Valley Inn & Krug Event Center 550 Second Street West, Sonoma ready to roll at 10:30. We will head out of town and take a short pastry and coffee stop at Les Pascual's Bakery, just enough to get us up and over the climb! We will pass Annadel State Park and a few wineries on our return. All paces welcome, we will split up into different pace groups if needed. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 will modify the [Route/Map]. Registration required, members only, please look for an email with registration link. 09-10-2023 10:30:00 09-10-2023 12:30:00 6 ACTC: Sonoma Getaway Annadel Loop 44 mi, 3 LM-M , 1912 ft: Join me as we head out of town for a 4 day mini tour in beautiful Sonoma and Napa. Set your alarm and get on the road early to make it to the BEST WESTERN Sonoma Valley Inn & Krug Event Center 550 Second Street West, Sonoma ready to roll at 10:30. We will head out of town and take a short pastry and coffee stop at Les Pascual's Bakery, just enough to get us up and over the climb! We will pass Annadel State Park and a few wineries on our return. All paces welcome, we will split up into different pace groups if needed. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 will modify the [Route/Map]. Registration required, members only, please look for an email with registration link. Diane Sanchez-Costello invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Diane Sanchez-Costello
dsanchezcostello@gmail.com 408-483-6701
Mon, 9 Oct 2023
Sonoma Getaway Chases Goats
10:30 AM
42 mi, 5 LM-M, 2,455 ft
Billy Goat
Los Alamos
Sonoma Getaway day 1, bonus climbing. We will be climbing Los Alamos. Let's meet at BEST WESTERN Sonoma Valley Inn & Krug Event Center 550 Second Street West, Sonoma ready to roll at 10:30. There are no services or restrooms on our route today, so be prepared with enough food and water for the whole ride. All paces welcome, Free Range. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 will modify the route. You can load the route here: [Route] Registration required, members only, please look for an email with registration link. 09-10-2023 10:30:00 09-10-2023 12:30:00 6 ACTC: Sonoma Getaway Chases Goats 42 mi, 5 LM-M , 2,455 ft: Sonoma Getaway day 1, bonus climbing. We will be climbing Los Alamos. Let's meet at BEST WESTERN Sonoma Valley Inn & Krug Event Center 550 Second Street West, Sonoma ready to roll at 10:30. There are no services or restrooms on our route today, so be prepared with enough food and water for the whole ride. All paces welcome, Free Range. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 will modify the route. You can load the route here: [Route] Registration required, members only, please look for an email with registration link. Melanie Clarke invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Melanie Clarke
melaniekclarke@gmail.com 408-466-1982
John Hughes
jhhughes22@gmail.com
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
Sonoma Getaway Chases Goats
8:30 AM
53 mi, 4 LM-M, 5,528 ft
Billy Goat
Trinity Grade
Melanie Clarke
melaniekclarke@gmail.com 408-466-1982
John Hughes
jhhughes22@gmail.com
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
Sonoma Getaway Cavedale Loop
9:00 AM
40 mi, 5 LM-M, 3310 ft
Billy Goat
Cavedale
Sonoma Getaway day 2, today we climb, climb, climb. I have heard that the climb is a pretty consistent 5-6% grade with a few double digit "pops" toward the summit which is right after the fire station and that the road surface is kind of junky. We will want to use caution on the descent. Let's meet at BEST WESTERN Sonoma Valley Inn & Krug Event Center 550 Second Street West, Sonoma ready to roll at 9:00. There are no services or restrooms on our route today, although we do pass some wineries, so be prepared with enough food and water for the whole ride. All paces welcome, we will split up into different pace groups if needed. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 will modify the [Route/Map]. Registration required, members only, please look for an email with registration link. 10-10-2023 09:00:00 10-10-2023 11:00:00 6 ACTC: Sonoma Getaway Cavedale Loop 40 mi, 5 LM-M , 3310 ft: Sonoma Getaway day 2, today we climb, climb, climb. I have heard that the climb is a pretty consistent 5-6% grade with a few double digit "pops" toward the summit which is right after the fire station and that the road surface is kind of junky. We will want to use caution on the descent. Let's meet at BEST WESTERN Sonoma Valley Inn & Krug Event Center 550 Second Street West, Sonoma ready to roll at 9:00. There are no services or restrooms on our route today, although we do pass some wineries, so be prepared with enough food and water for the whole ride. All paces welcome, we will split up into different pace groups if needed. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 will modify the [Route/Map]. Registration required, members only, please look for an email with registration link. Diane Sanchez-Costello invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Diane Sanchez-Costello
dsanchezcostello@gmail.com 408-483-6701
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
Sonoma Getaway Chases Goats
8:30 AM
56/70 mi, 5 LM-M, 4,200/5,700 ft
Grizzly Bear
Field And Farm
Sonoma Getaway day 3, bonus climbing. This is a serious climbing route. Don't be fooled by the Grizzly title. We will be exploring St Helena Rd, Spring Mtn, and Mt Veeder Rd for possible goat nomination. The short route includes Mt Veeder Rd & Spring Mtn. The long route adds St Helena to that. Along with Diane's group, we will meet at 3220 Buckeye Ct, Napa. Start Location ready to roll at 8:30. All paces welcome, Free Range. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 will modify the route. You can load the route here: Long Route (includes St. Helena Rd) [Route] Short Route [Route] Registration required, members only, please look for an email with registration link. 11-10-2023 08:30:00 11-10-2023 10:30:00 6 ACTC: Sonoma Getaway Chases Goats 56/70 mi, 5 LM-M , 4,200/5,700 ft: Sonoma Getaway day 3, bonus climbing. This is a serious climbing route. Don't be fooled by the Grizzly title. We will be exploring St Helena Rd, Spring Mtn, and Mt Veeder Rd for possible goat nomination. The short route includes Mt Veeder Rd & Spring Mtn. The long route adds St Helena to that. Along with Diane's group, we will meet at 3220 Buckeye Ct, Napa. Start Location ready to roll at 8:30. All paces welcome, Free Range. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 will modify the route. You can load the route here: Long Route (includes St. Helena Rd) [Route] Short Route [Route] Registration required, members only, please look for an email with registration link. Melanie Clarke invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Melanie Clarke
melaniekclarke@gmail.com 408-466-1982
John Hughes
jhhughes22@gmail.com
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
Morgan Hill - Coyote Creek Trail (BLT)
9:30 AM
42 mi, 2 LM-M
Grizzly Bear
Field And Farm
Social ride led at an LM-M pace. Meet at Almaden Lake on the west side of Winfield Boulevard at the rest rooms. This ride takes us to the Coyote Creek Trail to Morgan Hill. We will take Baskin Ridge and Mallech to Bailey then the trail outgoing. On the return we will use only the trail. We will stop for caffeine/refreshments/lunch on Cochran Road. Ride co-leaders are Leo Hartung (408-997-1979) and Bob Head (408-218-6556). Rain cancels the ride. 11-10-2023 09:30:00 11-10-2023 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Morgan Hill - Coyote Creek Trail (BLT) 42 mi, 2 LM-M : Social ride led at an LM-M pace. Meet at Almaden Lake on the west side of Winfield Boulevard at the rest rooms. This ride takes us to the Coyote Creek Trail to Morgan Hill. We will take Baskin Ridge and Mallech to Bailey then the trail outgoing. On the return we will use only the trail. We will stop for caffeine/refreshments/lunch on Cochran Road. Ride co-leaders are Leo Hartung (408-997-1979) and Bob Head (408-218-6556). Rain cancels the ride. Tom Green invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Tom Green
tomgreen997@yahoo.com 408-997-1939
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
Sonoma Getaway Mt Veder/Soda Canyon
9:30 AM
45 mi, 3 LM-M, 2741 ft
Grizzly Bear
Wine Tours
Sonoma Getaway Day 3, today we get in our cars and drive to Napa for a remote start. We will meet at Scott and Susan Francks, 3220 Buckeye Ct, Napa, ready to roll at 9:30. Today, not only do we get to climb, but we will pass many wineries, get a taste of Yountville, the Silverado Trail, and Napa. For those who have had enough climbing, we can eliminate the out and back to the fire station, YEAH! We are planning a picnic lunch after the ride at the Francks home. You can order lunch from Brown's Valley Deli and pick it up after the ride or bring your own lunch. Ordering details will be provided the day before. All paces welcome, we will split up into different pace groups if needed. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 will modify the [Route/Map]. Registration required, please look for an email with registration link. 11-10-2023 09:30:00 11-10-2023 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Sonoma Getaway Mt Veder/Soda Canyon 45 mi, 3 LM-M , 2741 ft: Sonoma Getaway Day 3, today we get in our cars and drive to Napa for a remote start. We will meet at Scott and Susan Francks, 3220 Buckeye Ct, Napa, ready to roll at 9:30. Today, not only do we get to climb, but we will pass many wineries, get a taste of Yountville, the Silverado Trail, and Napa. For those who have had enough climbing, we can eliminate the out and back to the fire station, YEAH! We are planning a picnic lunch after the ride at the Francks home. You can order lunch from Brown's Valley Deli and pick it up after the ride or bring your own lunch. Ordering details will be provided the day before. All paces welcome, we will split up into different pace groups if needed. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 will modify the [Route/Map]. Registration required, please look for an email with registration link. Diane Sanchez-Costello invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Diane Sanchez-Costello
dsanchezcostello@gmail.com 408-483-6701
Thu, 12 Oct 2023
Sonoma Getaway Chases Goats
8:00 AM
23 mi, 5 LM-M, 2500 ft
Billy Goat
Cavedale
Sonoma Getaway day 4, bonus climbing. Let's meet at BEST WESTERN Sonoma Valley Inn & Krug Event Center 550 Second Street West, Sonoma ready to roll at 8:00am. The early start might allow room access before the 11am checkout time. All paces welcome, no one left behind. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 will modify the route. You can load the route here: [Route] Registration required, members only, please look for an email with registration link. 12-10-2023 08:00:00 12-10-2023 10:00:00 6 ACTC: Sonoma Getaway Chases Goats 23 mi, 5 LM-M , 2500 ft: Sonoma Getaway day 4, bonus climbing. Let's meet at BEST WESTERN Sonoma Valley Inn & Krug Event Center 550 Second Street West, Sonoma ready to roll at 8:00am. The early start might allow room access before the 11am checkout time. All paces welcome, no one left behind. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 will modify the route. You can load the route here: [Route] Registration required, members only, please look for an email with registration link. John Hughes invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
John Hughes
jhhughes22@gmail.com 408-916-3318
Melanie Clarke
melaniekclarke@gmail.com
Thu, 12 Oct 2023
Sonoma Getaway Lovall Valley
9:00 AM
35 mi, 3 LM-M, 1629 ft
Grizzly Bear
Lunch Ride
Sonoma Getaway Day 4, "Do you know the way to San Jose?" Our mini tour has come to an end, but there is still time to get in one more ride before we head for home. We will pass through a lovely winery on our way to lunch at Stanly Smokehouse. Let's meet at BEST WESTERN Sonoma Valley Inn & Krug Event Center 550 Second Street West, Sonoma ready to roll at 9:00. All paces welcome, we will split up into different pace groups if needed. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 will modify the [Route/Map]. Registration required, members only, please look for an email with registration link. 12-10-2023 09:00:00 12-10-2023 11:00:00 6 ACTC: Sonoma Getaway Lovall Valley 35 mi, 3 LM-M , 1629 ft: Sonoma Getaway Day 4, "Do you know the way to San Jose?" Our mini tour has come to an end, but there is still time to get in one more ride before we head for home. We will pass through a lovely winery on our way to lunch at Stanly Smokehouse. Let's meet at BEST WESTERN Sonoma Valley Inn & Krug Event Center 550 Second Street West, Sonoma ready to roll at 9:00. All paces welcome, we will split up into different pace groups if needed. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 will modify the [Route/Map]. Registration required, members only, please look for an email with registration link. Diane Sanchez-Costello invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Diane Sanchez-Costello
dsanchezcostello@gmail.com 408-483-6701
Thu, 12,19,26 Oct 2023
Thursday Trek
9:30 AM
12-50 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Various
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Sat, 14 Oct 2023
Giro d' Bici Bike ride
9:30 AM
40-45 mi, 3 LM-M
Billy Goat
Bailey/Buffalo Hill,Llagas/Willow Springs
Ahmed Masood
ahmedmasood@msn.com 408-219-7401
Mon, 16 Oct 2023
West San Jose
9:00 AM
35/40 mi, 2 LM, 500+ ft
Grizzly Bear
10 Or More Cities
Gilbert Hernandez
gil9671@yahoo.com 408-966-9671
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
Tuesday Travels
9:30 AM
~40 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Alviso
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Thu, 19,26 Oct 2023
Thursday Trek
9:30 AM
12-50 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Various
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Mon, 23 Oct 2023
North San Jose
9:00 AM
35/40 mi, 2 LM, 500+ ft
Grizzly Bear
Alviso
Gilbert Hernandez
gil9671@yahoo.com 408-966-9671
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
Tuesday Travels
9:30 AM
30 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear
Lunch Ride
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Thu, 26 Oct 2023
Thursday Trek
9:30 AM
12-50 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Various
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Mon, 30 Oct 2023
Davenport
10:00 AM
35 mi, 4 LM, 1200 ft
Billy Goat
Swanton
Gilbert Hernandez
gil9671@yahoo.com 408-966-9671
Tue, 31 Oct 2023
BOO!
9:30 AM
15-20 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Halloween
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780