The conditioning series is for riders looking to ramp up to a metric century (63 miles). The series starts this Saturday, Dec 28 at 9:30 sharp, at the Bicycle Garage. We start with a 15 mile, mostly flat ride around Fremont, and gradually increase the milage and climbing over 14 weeks. We even have some new routes this year!

This is the perfect, no-drop series for T, M- and M pace riders who want to improve their cycling and group-riding skills while building the strength and endurance sufficient to complete a full metric century (100K, or 62 miles). You should be able to maintain a minimum of 10 mph on a flat road for 5 miles at the beginning. Everyone climbs at their own pace and we have frequent regroups so you can catch your breath! Please make sure you have spare tubes as not all tubes are the same. You will learn how to ride in a group, how to follow the route, and improve your riding skills and endurance.

Please make sure to do your ABCs before Saturday!

A – make sure your tires have air

B – make sure your brakes work

C – make sure your chain is lubed and in good order

 

See you out there!

Julia and all the conditioning ride leaders

The 2025 Progressive Ride Series (PRS) starts December 28 and traverses some of the most stunning scenery in the area.  The PRS starts with a 44 mile, 1750’ ascent ride and ramps to the full-century (101-mile, 6400’) Primavera Worker’s Ride on April 6.  The PRS is for M and M+ pace riders over category 3-5 terrain who already have a base level of conditioning and group riding experience.  (All other riders should consider the Club Conditioning Ride Series (CCRS).)

 

• The first three rides are to get started.  After that, new participants need permission from a ride leader.
• These are “drop” rides with extended climbs.  Riders tend to break into subgroups.  Ride leaders will wait up to 10 minutes at major regroups.
• Be self-sufficient in terms of navigation, food, hydration, and mechanical issues.
• Text a ride leader if delayed or dropping out.
• Minors (under 18) must be accompanied by parents or guardians and bring signed consent forms.

For details see the FFBC Ride Calendar.

 

For a quick summary, the rides are listed below. Always check the FFBC Ride Calendar for the latest information:

 

Week	Date	Ride	Miles	Feet	Ft/Mi
1	12/28/24	Collier Canyon and Doolan Road	44	1752	40
2	1/5/25	Alum Rock, Crothers	45	2450	54
3	1/12/25	Edgewood-Huddart-Alpine	53	2900	55
4	1/19/25	San Felipe, Metcalf, Las Animas	48	3400	71
5	1/26/25	Grant Ranch	58	3400	59
6	2/2/25	Del Valle	62	3400	55
7	2/9/25	Patterson-Altamont-Flynn	62	3615	58
8	2/16/25	Peninsula Hills	64	3756	59
9	2/23/25	Calaveras-Felter Adventures	60	4210	70
10	3/2/25	Mines Road	66	4712	71
11	3/9/25	Morgan Territory	58	5120	88
12	3/16/25	San Gregorio	63	4800	76
13	3/23/25	Three Bears, Franklin Canyon	73	5300	73
14	3/30/25	Canyons	80	5600	70
15	4/6/25	Workers’ Ride	101	6400	63

 

Hi Club Members,

Headlight Give Away Season has begun.  Given to cyclists without headlights.  They will be easy to spot.  Come and lend a helping hand.  Weather permitting, dress warm, club vest provided.

Jan 23 Warm Springs BART 5:30-6:30
Jan 22 UC BART 5:30-6:30
Jan 21 Fremont BART 5:30-6:30
Jan 16 UC BART 5:30-6:30
Jan 15 Fremont BART 6-7
Jan 14, 2025, Warm Springs BART Station, north side, 6:00 PM.
Jan 8, 2025, Union City BART Station, 5:30 PM.
Jan 6, 2025, NW Corner Walnut & Fremont Blvd (Target) 5:30 PM then moving to Fremont BART Station East side.
Jan 2, 2025 Southwest corner of Mowry & Paseo Padre (Social Security) 5:30-7 PM.
Dec 30, 2024 Fremont BART West Entrance 5:30-7 PM.

Wynn Kageyama

FFBC Cycling Education Chair

The club still have some beautiful jerseys and socks available from our cancelled April 2017 Primavera. There is limited stock and they are priced at a discount. Don’t miss this chance!

If you are interested check our clothing webpage ( Clothing Orders ).

Thanks to the hard work of Dave Fishbaugh and all our ride leaders, we now have the new format ride calendar up and available.

It is a Google calendar view of all of our rides.

If you look under the “Rides” menu item on the home page, then select “Ride Calendar” you will see the new calendar. The October 2016 calendar will stay up until the end of the month.

Now you can go forward and backward in time, seeing rides more than a month in advance.

The ride calendar process will continue to evolve over time hopefully making easier for riders as well as ride leaders to use it.

Let us know if you have any feedback or questions.

Ride Coordinator

Webmaster