ACTC Rides
Almaden Cycle Touring Club
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There are 20 Rides for Dec 2022
Thu, 1 Dec 2022
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). 01-12-2022 06:00:00 01-12-2022 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
Thu, 1 Dec 2022
M&M Rollers AM Training
7:30 AM
10-20 mi, 6 LM
Billy Goat
Various
Meet at corner of Prospect Road & English Drive across from Prospect High School West parking lot in Saratoga. Arrive just in time for 7:30 AM departure. We'll do nearby goats and/or Saratoga Maze, per riders' wishes. 01-12-2022 07:30:00 01-12-2022 09:30:00 6 ACTC: M&M Rollers AM Training 10-20 mi, 6 LM : Meet at corner of Prospect Road & English Drive across from Prospect High School West parking lot in Saratoga. Arrive just in time for 7:30 AM departure. We'll do nearby goats and/or Saratoga Maze, per riders' wishes. Lou Galbiati invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Lou Galbiati
lougalbiati@gmail.com 408-489-1606
Minh Nguyen
minh121st@gmail.com
Thu, 1,8,15 Dec 2022
Thursday Trek
9:30 AM
12-50 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Various
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 stop along the way. 01-12-2022 09:30:00 01-12-2022 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Thursday Trek 12-50 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 stop along the way. Stephanie Metz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Thu, 1 Dec 2022
Grasshopper Roll
10:00 AM
13 mi, 1 L
Grizzly Bear
Guadalupe Creek Trail
Inspired by a friend's nickname for me, we will start from Whole Foods Market (near Diridon Transit station) at 10 PDT, and journey for spectacular sights. This ride is for those who do not wish to travel far or fast. Will this be your recovery ride or main event? 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 liquids and tools for any unfortunate events, and check the e-list for any last minute updates. Berry West 669 237 7283 or califitalif@gmail.com 01-12-2022 10:00:00 01-12-2022 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Grasshopper Roll 13 mi, 1 L : Inspired by a friend's nickname for me, we will start from Whole Foods Market (near Diridon Transit station) at 10 PDT, and journey for spectacular sights. This ride is for those who do not wish to travel far or fast. Will this be your recovery ride or main event? 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 liquids and tools for any unfortunate events, and check the e-list for any last minute updates. Berry West 669 237 7283 or califitalif@gmail.com Berry West invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Berry West
spinesign@live.com 669-237-7283
Fri, 2 Dec 2022
62nd Birthday Ride
9:30 AM
50 mi, 4 LM-M, 4600 ft
Billy Goat
Calaveras/Lower,Calaveras/Upper,Kilkare Rd,Calaveras/Backside
Our "leading from behind" ride leader has reached his momentous milestone that he is now eligible to receive Social Security benefits. We wish him the best on his Black & Blue Bottom (B&BB) lifestyle :) Meet at 09:15 to sign in for a 09:30 departure at [Berryessa Community Center]. Will ride Calaveras to Sunol climb Kilkare and turn around the same way. [View Route/Map]. All paces and bikes are welcome. Rain/wet pavement cancels. 02-12-2022 09:30:00 02-12-2022 11:30:00 6 ACTC: 62nd Birthday Ride 50 mi, 4 LM-M , 4600 ft: Our "leading from behind" ride leader has reached his momentous milestone that he is now eligible to receive Social Security benefits. We wish him the best on his Black & Blue Bottom (B&BB) lifestyle :) Meet at 09:15 to sign in for a 09:30 departure at [Berryessa Community Center]. Will ride Calaveras to Sunol climb Kilkare and turn around the same way. [View Route/Map]. All paces and bikes are welcome. Rain/wet pavement cancels. Brenda Nguyen invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Brenda Nguyen
btnguyen01@gmail.com 408-396-2776
Dzung Dang
agatsu@gmail.com
Fri, 2 Dec 2022
Reverse Canada Loop from Morgan Hill
10:00 AM
43 mi, 4 M, 1598 ft
Billy Goat
Canada Loop
Head south on the eastern side of Morgan Hill to Gilroy and ride to the bucolic Cañada Loop in reverse. [View Route/Map] Water and Porta-potty is available at the top of Roop Rd (mile 27) before we head back to Morgan Hill. Start/End at the parking lot on [Depot St at 2nd St] in Morgan Hill. Lunch/beverage options at the finish. Rain Cancels Ride. 02-12-2022 10:00:00 02-12-2022 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Reverse Canada Loop from Morgan Hill 43 mi, 4 M , 1598 ft: Head south on the eastern side of Morgan Hill to Gilroy and ride to the bucolic Cañada Loop in reverse. [View Route/Map] Water and Porta-potty is available at the top of Roop Rd (mile 27) before we head back to Morgan Hill. Start/End at the parking lot on [Depot St at 2nd St] in Morgan Hill. Lunch/beverage options at the finish. Rain Cancels Ride. Dan Crandall invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Dan Crandall
dancran@crandall.ws 408-313-1029
Mon, 5 Dec 2022
North San Jose
10:00 AM
20 /25 mi, 1 LM, ~300 ft
Grizzly Bear
Velodrome
Join me for a flat ride at a LM pace to NORTH SAN JOSE with a coffee break along the way. Meet at Almaden Light Rail Station at the corner of Coleman and Winfield Blvd.. 05-12-2022 10:00:00 05-12-2022 12:00:00 6 ACTC: North San Jose 20 /25 mi, 1 LM , ~300 ft: Join me for a flat ride at a LM pace to NORTH SAN JOSE with a coffee break along the way. Meet at Almaden Light Rail Station at the corner of Coleman and Winfield Blvd.. Gilbert Hernandez invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Gilbert Hernandez
gil9671@yahoo.com 408-966-9671
Thu, 8,15 Dec 2022
Thursday Trek
9:30 AM
12-50 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Various
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 stop along the way. 08-12-2022 09:30:00 08-12-2022 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Thursday Trek 12-50 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 stop along the way. Stephanie Metz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Sat, 10 Dec 2022
Giro d' Bici Bike ride
10:00 AM
40-45 mi, 3 LM-M
Billy Goat
Bailey/Buffalo Hill,Llagas/Willow Springs
**LATE START** Ride starts at La COLINA Park at Allegan Cir, off of Santa Teresa & Lean Ave in San Jose. Sign-ups at 9:15 for 9:30 start. Classic reservoir loop and a short rest stop in Morgan Hill. Shorter option via Oak Glen cuts off 5 miles. Ride at your own pace and choose your own route, directions provided below. Maps and Cue sheet at the following links:
45-Mile Option (Uvas Watsonville) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38699957
45-Mile Option (Willow Spring/Llagas) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38653303
40-Mile Option (Oak Glen Cutoff) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38700020 10-12-2022 10:00:00 10-12-2022 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Giro d' Bici Bike ride 40-45 mi, 3 LM-M : **LATE START** Ride starts at La COLINA Park at Allegan Cir, off of Santa Teresa & Lean Ave in San Jose. Sign-ups at 9:15 for 9:30 start. Classic reservoir loop and a short rest stop in Morgan Hill. Shorter option via Oak Glen cuts off 5 miles. Ride at your own pace and choose your own route, directions provided below. Maps and Cue sheet at the following links: 45-Mile Option (Uvas Watsonville) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38699957 45-Mile Option (Willow Spring/Llagas) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38653303 40-Mile Option (Oak Glen Cutoff) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38700020 Ahmed Masood invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Ahmed Masood
ahmedmasood@msn.com 408-219-7401
Sat, 10 Dec 2022
SVBC Open House and Party
1:00 PM
1 - 10000 mi, 1 L, 1 - 1000000 ft
Grizzly Bear
Various
** Not a group ride. Send in the miles if you rode there. Please RSVP! **
Date and Time: Sat, December 10, 2022, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Open House and Party: Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition invites everyone to come party in our San José office. It's no secret that the building was formerly a frat house and after a year of SVBC it's safe to say there's been an energy shift. Bring your friends, neighbors, and anyone else who loves biking as much as we do! We’ll have refreshments, snacks, swag and there will be secured bike parking!
Sign up here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/svbc-open-house-party-celebrate-our-2022-wins-tickets-434385808647
Location: 155 S 11th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 10-12-2022 13:00:00 10-12-2022 15:00:00 6 ACTC: SVBC Open House and Party 1 - 10000 mi, 1 L , 1 - 1000000 ft: ** Not a group ride. Send in the miles if you rode there. Please RSVP! ** Date and Time: Sat, December 10, 2022, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Open House and Party: Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition invites everyone to come party in our San José office. It's no secret that the building was formerly a frat house and after a year of SVBC it's safe to say there's been an energy shift. Bring your friends, neighbors, and anyone else who loves biking as much as we do! We’ll have refreshments, snacks, swag and there will be secured bike parking! Sign up here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/svbc-open-house-party-celebrate-our-2022-wins-tickets-434385808647 Location: 155 S 11th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 KL Seh invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
KL Seh
kl_seh@yahoo.com 408-921-6170
Wed, 14 Dec 2022
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. 14-12-2022 09:30:00 14-12-2022 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, 14 Dec 2022
ACTC + Good Karma Christmas Lights Ride
6:30 PM
7 mi, 1 SL, 0 ft
Grizzly Bear
Christmas Lights Ride
Our traditional and almost annual Holiday Christmas Lights ride, started in the 90's and led most recently by Steve Ching, around the Willow Glen neighborhood. Starts and ends at Frank Bramhall Park, at Willow & Camino Ramon. Please carpool if you can, to save room for street parking. Non-riders are welcome and can walk around the decorated neighborhood and meet riders for refreshments around 7:30pm at Good Karma Bikes, 460 Lincoln Ave. Bring your own treats & drinks to share, they will be ferried to GKB by car. Christmas sax by Richard Robinson! HEAD and TAIL LIGHTS REQUIRED! [Print Route/Map] 14-12-2022 18:30:00 14-12-2022 20:30:00 6 ACTC: ACTC + Good Karma Christmas Lights Ride 7 mi, 1 SL , 0 ft: Our traditional and almost annual Holiday Christmas Lights ride, started in the 90's and led most recently by Steve Ching, around the Willow Glen neighborhood. Starts and ends at Frank Bramhall Park, at Willow & Camino Ramon. Please carpool if you can, to save room for street parking. Non-riders are welcome and can walk around the decorated neighborhood and meet riders for refreshments around 7:30pm at Good Karma Bikes, 460 Lincoln Ave. Bring your own treats & drinks to share, they will be ferried to GKB by car. Christmas sax by Richard Robinson! HEAD and TAIL LIGHTS REQUIRED! [Print Route/Map] Ed Irvine invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Ed Irvine
edwirvine@gmail.com 408-807-1494
Judy Kane
jandtkane@sbcglobal.net
Thu, 15 Dec 2022
Thursday Trek
9:30 AM
12-50 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Various
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 stop along the way. 15-12-2022 09:30:00 15-12-2022 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Thursday Trek 12-50 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 stop along the way. Stephanie Metz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Mon, 19 Dec 2022
EAST SAN JOSE
10:00 AM
20/25 mi, 1 LM, ~300 ft
Grizzly Bear
Winter Solstice
Meet at Almaden Light Rail Station at the corner of Coleman and Winfield Blvd for a flat ride to EAST SAN JOSE. We'll stop for coffee before cruising back home. Rain cancels ride. 19-12-2022 10:00:00 19-12-2022 12:00:00 6 ACTC: EAST SAN JOSE 20/25 mi, 1 LM , ~300 ft: Meet at Almaden Light Rail Station at the corner of Coleman and Winfield Blvd for a flat ride to EAST 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
Gilbert Hernandez
gil9671@yahoo.com 408-966-9671
Wed, 21 Dec 2022
Hicks East Humbler-BLT
9:30 AM
32 mi, 5 L-LM
Billy Goat
Hicks East,Shannon/Kennedy
Meet at the Winfield Avenue entrance to Almaden Lake Park near the restrooms. We will ride South through the Almaden Valley then climb Hick's East and then Kennedy. We will stop for coffee/lunch in Los Gatos and return to start via Shannon Road. Ride co-leaders are Leo Hartung (408-997-1979) and Bob Head (408-218-6556). 21-12-2022 09:30:00 21-12-2022 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Hicks East Humbler-BLT 32 mi, 5 L-LM : Meet at the Winfield Avenue entrance to Almaden Lake Park near the restrooms. We will ride South through the Almaden Valley then climb Hick's East and then Kennedy. We will stop for coffee/lunch in Los Gatos and return to start via Shannon Road. Ride co-leaders are Leo Hartung (408-997-1979) and Bob Head (408-218-6556). Tom Green invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Tom Green
tomgreen997@yahoo.com 408-997-1939
Wed, 21 Dec 2022
All Things Being Equal
9:30 AM
~20 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Winter Solstice
Meet at the park and ride/light rail station behind the Almaden Lake Apartments at Coleman and Winfield. There will be a stop for coffee about mid way through. 21-12-2022 09:30:00 21-12-2022 11:30:00 6 ACTC: All Things Being Equal ~20 mi, 1 LM : Meet at the park and ride/light rail station behind the Almaden Lake Apartments at Coleman and Winfield. There will be a stop for coffee about mid way through. Stephanie Metz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Thu, 22 Dec 2022
Thursday Trek-Hilly Edition
9:30 AM
15-50 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear
Hanukkah
Meet at the Park and Ride/VTA lightrail station at the corner of Winfield and Coleman, behind the Almaden Lake Village apartments. This is a fairly easy ride with some rollers. We'll stop for food on the way back. This is a group ride with regroups. 22-12-2022 09:30:00 22-12-2022 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Thursday Trek-Hilly Edition 15-50 mi, 2 LM : Meet at the Park and Ride/VTA lightrail station at the corner of Winfield and Coleman, behind the Almaden Lake Village apartments. This is a fairly easy ride with some rollers. We'll stop for food on the way back. This is a group ride with regroups. Stephanie Metz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Sun, 25 Dec 2022
All Presents Accounted For
9:30 AM
~20 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Christmas Day
Meet at the VTA Park and Ride light rail station near the corner of Coleman and Winfield, behind the apartment buildings. We'll check out the pretty decorations as we bike around the neighborhoods. Bathrooms will be closed but we will stop for a snack, so please plan accordingly. 25-12-2022 09:30:00 25-12-2022 11:30:00 6 ACTC: All Presents Accounted For ~20 mi, 1 LM : Meet at the VTA Park and Ride light rail station near the corner of Coleman and Winfield, behind the apartment buildings. We'll check out the pretty decorations as we bike around the neighborhoods. Bathrooms will be closed but we will stop for a snack, so please plan accordingly. Stephanie Metz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Mon, 26 Dec 2022
WEST SAN JOSE
10:00 AM
~30 mi, 1 LM, ~300 ft
Grizzly Bear
KWANZAA
Meet at Almaden Light Rail Station at the corner of Coleman and Winfield Blvd for a flat ride to WEST SAN JOSE. We'll stop for coffee before cruising back home. Rain cancels ride. 26-12-2022 10:00:00 26-12-2022 12:00:00 6 ACTC: WEST SAN JOSE ~30 mi, 1 LM , ~300 ft: Meet at Almaden Light Rail Station at the corner of Coleman and Winfield Blvd for a flat ride to WEST 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
Gilbert Hernandez
gil9671@yahoo.com 408-966-9671
Wed, 28 Dec 2022
Wednesday Metcalf Mauler (BLT)
9:30 AM
33 mi, 5 LM-M
Billy Goat
Metcalf
Meet at the Winfield Avenue entrance to Almaden Lake Park near the restrooms. We will ride along the foothills then climb Metcalf Road. Return will be via San Filipe Road and Yerba Buena with a coffee/lunch stop in the Evergreen area. Ride co-leaders are Leo Hartung (408-997-1979) and Bob Head (408-218-6556). 28-12-2022 09:30:00 28-12-2022 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Wednesday Metcalf Mauler (BLT) 33 mi, 5 LM-M : Meet at the Winfield Avenue entrance to Almaden Lake Park near the restrooms. We will ride along the foothills then climb Metcalf Road. Return will be via San Filipe Road and Yerba Buena with a coffee/lunch stop in the Evergreen area. Ride co-leaders are Leo Hartung (408-997-1979) and Bob Head (408-218-6556). Tom Green invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Tom Green
tomgreen997@yahoo.com 408-997-1939