January 2007 RIDE CALENDAR
Links:
Calendar Guide
Different bike clubs use different methods for ride leaders
to convey information about their rides so that interested
riders can determine if a ride is suited for them. Our definition
of ride pace has not been published since we went to the electronic
newsletter format. I have included it in the paragraph below,
since there has been much confusion and disagreement about
what actually constitutes the different pace rides. Also below,
you will find the ride classification table found on our web
page.
Ride leaders should not feel restricted by the designations.
If they want to customize the pace, they can for example,
write “B+” pace to indicate they will be getting
into the high end of B and into some F perhaps. Or the leader
could write “My” B pace, if he/she has led enough
rides that riders know how their rides usually go. Or, you
could write M/B, to indicate somewhere between an M ride and
a B ride.
Pace Definition:
Rides are classified according to terrain and pace. Terrain
is described in terms of local roads. Pace is defined by the
riding speed on flat ground in calm air when not drafting.
Average pace will be lower and will vary with terrain and
other conditions.
Please refer to the club website for a description of
the "ride
classifications", under the "rides"
pull down menu bar. Riders are encouraged to explore the full
site. Members are also encouraged to join the FFBC Yahoo
Group to receive the latest updates on club activities.
Ladies and Gentlemen
The raceteam will be riding every weekend of
the Autumn and Winter season and the rides throughout October
are open to All team and CLUB members, plus invited guests.
If you're interested in joining us, please do so. Our October
rides will be non combative and regulated (well, mostly) and
are a good introduction for club riders to see how the raceteam
rides.
HIGHLIGHTS:
New Years Ride, Metric a Month,"1st Saturday of the
Month" club ride, FFBC "Get-To-Know-Us-Ride",
Low key ride, Wednesday Night Training Ride,Getting Acquainted
With Hills,Cinderella Orientation Day,Prog.
Ride Series.
1st.
Week In January
Mon. Jan 1 New Year's Resolutions
10:00 AM L-M-B, and-Mt. Bike
Let's begin 2007 with a ride! This will be the third annual
ride and potluck at Eric and Gayle's house. Rides begin at
10:00 a.m., and the potluck will be at about 12:30, or when
the riders get back. If the weather is a washout, just come
at noon for the potluck. We'll do 3-4 rides, depending on
weather before the ride. This event is for FFBC club members
and their families only.
Family Fun Ride: about 10 miles around town.
Wynn Kageyama (510) 659-1719 davitusrider@yahoo.com
Fremont to the Bay: Our traditional spin out to Coyote Hills.
This is a flat 25 mile ride, moderate pace.
Gayle Tupper, 510-713-8771, gayletupper@comcast.net
Palomares Loop: A brisk climb from Niles Canyon, then around
to Foothill and back.
Andy Payne, 510-795-1802, selrack@earthlink.net
Holidays are for mountain biking: Meet with the other riders
at Eric & Gayle's, then carpool to Pleasanton Ridge for
this ride. Recent rain will cancel the mountain bike ride.
Eric Dittmar, 510-713-8771, gayletupper@comcast.net
Hosts:
Eric Dittmar and Gayle Tupper 510-713-8771, gayletupper@comcast.net
Mon. Jan. 1 Portola Loop
9:00 AM 40 miles, 3-M
This ride is for those who want to get an earlier start to
riding in the New Year. Bring money for the coffee stop. Rain
cancels. Start at Newark Java.
Dave Epps (510) 487-5288, cell: (510) 552-2615, dwe155@aol.com
Tue Jan. 2 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at the Bicycle Garage, at the corner of Thornton and
Balboa Way.
Wed. Jan. 3 Mid-week Morning Ride
8:30 AM 35-40 miles, 2-3 M
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis
& Newark Blvd., for a ride across the Dumbarton Bridge
to a destination on the Peninsula. This will be a fun ride
en route to a coffee/snack stop, so bring $$.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Wed. Jan. 3 Wed. Night Training Ride
5:45 PM 15-20 miles, 3-4 B
Come and join us for a quick evening ride. We will do this
each Wednesday evening in January. Please e-mail or call me
if you're interested, so I know whom to expect. Route TBD
the evening of the ride. Meet in front of my shop at 45405
Industrial Place #1, Fremont (right off 880, near NUMMI).
There is plenty of parking on both sides of the street. I
have bathroom & water available. Please note that at least
a good headlight and taillight are necessary for safety. Rain
cancels, call if unsure.
Dan Amaral,danamaral@earthlink.net
W: 510-656-9354 (try this 1st), C: 510-774-9683
Thu. Jan. 4 Thursday Morning Coffee Ride
9:00 AM 20-40 miles, 2-3 M
Come join us for a fun and easygoing ride. We usually go to
Union City, Palo Alto, or the Mission area. We meet at Newark
Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis & Newark
Blvd., and decide our destination. We always stop for coffee
along the way so bring some $$. Rain cancels so call if unsure.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624; lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Watanuki (510) 921-8086; dwatanuki@comcast.net
Thur. Jan. Club Meeting
7:30 PM REI, Fremont
Attend the club meeting for the latest happenings. Bert and
Florence Silver will give a slide show presentation of their
RAGBRAI bike ride for the program.
Fri. Jan. 5 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot. Bring $$ for
a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
2nd.
Week In January
Sat. Jan. 6 Calaveras Clockwise
8:15 AM 40 miles, 3 B
8:30 AM 40 miles, 3 M
This is our traditional "1st Saturday of the Month"
ride. We will meet in Downtown Niles Parking Lot and ride
up Niles Canyon into Sunol then on to Calaveras. Our traditional
route brings us out in Milpitas and we return via a route
that stays close to the hills. There will be a ride leader
for the pace(s) listed below. Note the differing start times
for the two paces Rain or a serious threat of rain cancels.
Call me after 7am.
M Pace: Tony Flusche, (510) 247-3220, TonyF@att.net
B_Pace; Todd Tracy (408) 685-5470; todd.tracy@comcast.net
Sun. Jan. 7 Coffee on the Peninsula
9:30 AM 30 miles, 1-2 T
I have not been on the bike much recently so lets do a relatively
flat ride at a touring pace over to the peninsula for coffee.
This will be a good ride for those not comfortable with the
pace or climbing we often do. Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's
shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd. Rain cancels
so call if unsure. Don't forget $$ for the coffee/snack stop.
Ron Mitchell; 510-792-7219, ron_m_ffwbc@sbcglobal.net
Sun. Jan. 7 Getting Acquainted With Hills
9:00 AM 40 miles, 4-M
We'll start at Mission Coffee, head up Mt. Hamilton Rd. to
Clayton Rd. and then down Clayton into San Jose. Bring $$
for coffee. Rain cancels
Karen White (510) 475-0746; kkwh@pacbell.net
Mon. Jan. 8 Monday Morning Recovery Ride
8:30 AM 1-2 M, 25 to 38 miles
Let's meet at the Bicycle Garage at 8:30 for an 8:45 start
to an easy-going ride down Paseo Padre to South Grimmer. Then
it's relatively flat down past Club Sport to the end of Fremont
Blvd. We'll turn around and have a coffee break at a local
Starbucks and decide whether to head straight back (for about
25 miles) or make our way over to Coyote Hills for a trip
back on the trail (for about 38 miles). The shorter option
will get us back before 11:30, the longer well before 12:30.
Elevation gain is 465 feet. Rain or threat of rain cancels.
If rain threatens, call me between 7:30 and 8:00 on the day
of the ride.
Mike Northrup; gmnorthrup@hotmail.com
(510) 796-8832
Tue Jan. 9 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at the Bicycle Garage, at the corner of Thornton and
Balboa Way.
Wed. Jan. 10 Mid-week Morning Ride
8:15 AM 35-40 miles, 2-3 M
Meet at the Niles Staging Area parking lot located at the
east end of the Alameda Creek Trail. We will do a loop around
Fremont-Newark en route to a coffee/snack stop, so bring $$.
Please note the start time.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Wed. Jan. 10 Wed Night Training Ride
5:45 PM 15-20 miles, 3-4 B
See the listing on the first Wednesday of the month for complete
details of this recurring ride.
Dan Amaral,danamaral@earthlink.net
W: 510-656-9354 (try this 1st), C: 510-774-9683
Thur. Jan. 11 Thursday Morning Coffee Ride
9:00 AM 20-40 miles, 2-3 M
Please see this repeating ride's description on the first
Thursday of the month.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624; lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Watanuki (510) 921-8086; dwatanuki@comcast.net
Fri. Jan. 12 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot. Bring $$ for
a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
3rd.
Week In January
Sat, Jan. 13
Cinderella Orientation Day
8:30 AM
The first day of Cinderella Training starts with an Orientation,
Bike Inspection and Skills Trials. Participation in the Cinderella
Training is by pre-registration only. No drop-ins allowed.
Registration information is on the club web site. Refreshments
hot coffee, tea, decaf and bagels will be on site. All participants
must park at the Harbor Light Church 4760 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536. Walk across the street to the Bicycle Garage
4673 Thornton Ave # A, Fremont, CA 94536.
Members, we need additional volunteers to run the inspections,
tire changing, skills track etc. Call Connie Nelson at 408-896-4581
to volunteer at the event.
Sat. Jan. 13 Show and Go
Following Cinderella Rodeo 20-40 miles, L-T-M-B
We can decide where to ride to after the rodeo. Especially
geared for the volunteers at the rodeo, but all are welcome.
See above listing for start location.
Sun. Jan. 14 FFBC "Get-To-Know-Us-Ride"
9:00 AM 20-25 miles, 1-2 L-M
Please join us on this monthly "Get-To-Know-Us-Ride".
This casual, social ride is always fun and offers everyone
the chance to meet other cyclists. Bring your cycling friends
along and help us introduce newcomers and guests to the club.
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis
& Newark Blvd., for a ride through the Fremont area. Don't
forget $$ for a coffee/snack stop. If you have a club jersey
or jacket, this is a great time to wear it.
Ron Mitchell; 510-792-7219, ron_m_ffwbc@sbcglobal.net
Sun. Jan 14 Alum Rock Park
8:30 AM 35 miles, 3-M and B
Progressive Ride Series No. 1
For a full description and guidelines for the Prog. Ride Series,
please click on the "read more" link on the front
page of this month's club newsletter. Meet at the Lucky Shopping
Center, corner of Mission Blvd. and Warm Springs Blvd. Bring
money for the coffee stop during the ride. Rain cancels.
M Pace: Wei Sun, (408)-262-4460, wpsun@comcast.net
B Pace:Jim Herman (510) 790-9044; jdherman@earthlink.net
Mon. Jan. 15 Monday Morning Recovery Ride
8:30 AM 1-2 M, 25 to 38 miles
See the listing on the first Monday of the month for complete
details of this recurring ride starting at the Bicycle Garage.
Mike Northrup;gmnorthrup@hotmail.com
(510) 796-8832
Tue Jan. 16 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at the Bicycle Garage, at the corner of Thornton and
Balboa Way.
Wed. Jan. 17 Mid-week Morning Ride
8:30 AM 35-40 miles, 2-3 M
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis
& Newark Blvd., for a ride across the Dumbarton Bridge
to a destination on the Peninsula. This will be a fun ride
en route to a coffee/snack stop, so bring $$.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Wed. Jan. 17 Wed Night Training Ride
5:45 PM 15-20 miles, 3-4 B
See the listing on the first Wednesday of the month for complete
details of this recurring ride.
Dan Amaral, danamaral@earthlink.net
W: 510-656-9354 (try this 1st), C: 510-774-9683
Thu. Jan. 18 Thursday Morning Coffee Ride
9:00 AM 20-40 miles, 2-3 M
Please see this repeating ride's description on the first
Thursday of the month.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624; lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Watanuki (510) 921-8086; dwatanuki@comcast.net
Fri. Jan. 19 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot. Bring $$ for
a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
4th.
Week In January
Sat. Jan. 20 Cinderella Training Ride
#1
Quarry Lakes and Tire Changing Practice
8:30 AM 10 miles, 1 L-M
Meet at the Bicycle Garage for the first ride of the training
series. All participants must park at the Harbor Light Church,
4760 Thornton Avenue Fremont, CA 94536. Walk across the street
with your bike to the Bicycle Garage 4673 Thornton Ave # A,
Fremont, CA 94536. Before we go out on the road, we will practice
changing our front tire. Be sure you bring your helmet, pump,
spare tube and irons, and a patch kit. Upon completion, we'll
organize in groups and take our first ride to Quarry Lakes.
Pre-registration in the series is required. No drop-ins allowed.
Registration information is on the club web site.
Bonnie Kellogg 510-760-7207 Jean O'Donnell 510-791-2944
Sat. Jan. 20 Calaveras Counter Clockwise
8:30 AM 42 miles,3 M and B, 1900 feet.
We will start in Downtown Niles, and take the Paseo Padre
route down south. We will regroup at Ed Levin Park and after
the climbing the wall. Bring lots of fluids and a snack as
any stop where we can buy food and drink is not until Sunol.
Rain or a serious threat of rain cancels. Call me after 7am.
M Pace: Tony Flusche, (510) 247-3220, TonyF@att.net
B Pace: Todd Tracy (408) 685-5470; todd.tracy@comcast.net
Sun. Jan 21 Portola Valley Loop
8:30 AM 40 miles, 3-M and B
Progressive Ride Series No. 2
For a full description and guidelines for the Prog. Ride Series,
please click on the "read more" link on the front
page of this month's club newsletter. Meet at Newark Java.
Bring money for the coffee stop during the ride. Rain cancels.
M Pace:Jim Herman (510) 790-9044; jdherman@earthlink.net
B Pace: Dave Epps (510) 487-5288, cell: (510) 552-2615, dwe155@aol.com
Sun. Jan. 21 Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Mission Coffe, Washington Blvd. at Mission Blvd.
Mon. Jan. 22 Monday Morning Recovery Ride
8:30 AM 1-2 M, 25 to 38 miles
See the listing on the first Monday of the month for complete
details of this recurring ride starting at the Bicycle Garage.
Mike Northrup; gmnorthrup@hotmail.com(510)
796-8832
Tue Jan. 23 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at the Bicycle Garage, at the corner of Thornton and
Balboa Way.
Wed. Jan. 24 Mid-week Morning Ride
8:15 AM 35-40 miles, 2-3 M
Meet at the Niles Staging Area parking lot located at the
east end of the Alameda Creek Trail. We will do a loop around
Fremont-Newark en route to a coffee/snack stop, so bring $$.
Please note the start time.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Wed. Jan. 24 Wed Night Training Ride
5:45 PM 15-20 miles, 3-4 B
See the listing on the first Wednesday of the month for complete
details of this recurring ride.
Dan Amaral, danamaral@earthlink.net
W: 510-656-9354 (try this 1st), C: 510-774-9683
Thu. Jan. 25 Thursday Morning Coffee Ride
9:00 AM 20-40 miles, 2-3 M
Please see this repeating ride's description on the first
Thursday of the month.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624; lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Watanuki (510) 921-8086; dwatanuki@comcast.net
Fri. Jan. 26 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot. Bring $$ for
a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
5th.
Week In January
Sat. Jan. 27 Cinderella Training Ride
#2
Coyote Hills
8:30 AM 20 miles, 1 L-M
All participants must park at the Harbor Light Church 4760
Thornton Avenue Fremont, CA 94536.
Meet at the Bicycle Garage for ride #2 of the training series.
Be sure you bring your helmet, pump, spare tube and irons,
and a patch kit. This ride will head out to Coyote Hills,
and will offer a few extra miles for those wanting to ride
a little longer. Bring $$$ for the coffee stop. Pre-registration
in the series is required. No drop-ins allowed. Registration
information is on the club web site.
Bonnie Kellogg 510-760-7207 Jean O'Donnell 510-791-2944
Sat, Jan 27 Hayward Hills via Palomares Rd
9:00 AM 35 miles, 4 M, 2600'
Meet at Downtown Niles Parking Lot. A ride up Niles Canyon
to Palomares and back along Five Canyons Parkway to Mission
Blvd. Rain cancels.
Wynn Kageyama (510) 659-1719 davitusrider@yahoo.com
Sat. Jan 27 Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis
& Newark Blvd.
Sun. Jan 28 Five Canyons
8:30 AM 45 miles, 4-M and B
Progressive Ride Series No. 3
For a full description and guidelines for the Prog. Ride Series,
please click on the "read more" link on the front
page of this month's club newsletter. Meet at downtown Niles
parking lot Bring money for the coffee stop during the ride.
Rain cancels.
M Pace: Wei Sun, (408)-262-4460, wpsun@comcast.net
B Pace:Jim Herman (510) 790-9044; jdherman@earthlink.net
Sun. Jan. 28 Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis
& Newark Blvd.
Mon. Jan. 29 Monday Morning Recovery Ride
8:30 AM 1-2 M, 25 to 38 miles
See the listing on the first Monday of the month for complete
details of this 65
recurring ride starting at the Bicycle Garage.
Mike Northrup; gmnorthrup@hotmail.com
(510) 796-8832
Tue Jan. 30 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at the Bicycle Garage, at the corner of Thornton and
Balboa Way.
Wed. Jan. 31 Mid-week Morning Ride
8:30 AM 35-40 miles, 2-3 M
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis
& Newark Blvd., for a ride across the Dumbarton Bridge
to a destination on the Peninsula. This will be a fun ride
en route to a coffee/snack stop, so bring $$.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Wed. Jan. 31 Wed Night Training Ride
5:45 PM 15-20 miles, 3-4 B
See the listing on the first Wednesday of the month for complete
details of this recurring ride.
Dan Amaral, danamaral@earthlink.net
W: 510-656-9354 (try this 1st), C: 510-774-9683
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