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November 2005 Ride Calendar
RACE TEAM Off Season Rides
Saturdays Race Team Show & Go
8:15 AM 20-100 miles, 1-5 F
Meet at the Downtown Niles parking lot. Ride formats announced on team list.
Richard Brockie: (650) 868-3346, rmb_ffbc@brockie.org.uk
Carlos Moreno: (925) 600-9709, cmoreno@cadence.com
FIRST WEEK IN NOVEMBER Tues. Nov. 1 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Bicycle Garage, corner of Thornton and Balboa Way.
Wed. Nov. 2 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 $$.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Thur. Nov. 3 Early Morning Calaveras Ride
6:45 AM 27 miles, 3-4 M-B
This ride is out and back on Calaveras Road. Bring along an energy bar for refueling at the turn-around (just before "The Wall"). Meet at the junction of Highway 680 and Calaveras Road near Sunol. Look for my dark gray Durango near the stop sign to enter Highway 680. Call the ride leader the day before to confirm.
Cindy Potter (650) 333-8396
Thur. Nov. 3 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd.,.
Thur. Nov. 3 Thursday Morning Coffee Ride
9:00 AM 20-35 miles, 2-3 T-M
Come join us for a fun and easygoing ride. We usually go to Union City, Palo Alto, or the Mission area. We meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd., and decide our destination. We always stop for coffee along the way so bring some $$. Rain cancels so call if unsure.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624 lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Watanuki (415) 505-8178; dwatanuki@comcast.net
Thur. Nov. 3 FFBC Board and Club Meeting
Board meeting starts at 6:30 pm, club meeting at about 7:30 pm.
Fremont YMCA, Blacow Road/Grimmer.
Fri. Nov. 4 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot. Bring $$ for a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Sat. Nov. 5 Calaveras Loop Clockwise
8:15 AM 40 miles, 3 M&B
This is the traditional "1st Saturday of the Month" Ride. We will meet in Downtown Niles Parking Lot and ride at a moderate or brisk pace with a Ride Leader for each pace. Rain will cancel, bring $ for a coffee stop in Milpitas.
(B Pace Leader) Tim and Robin O'Hara: TOhara2938@aol.com (510) 471-2464
(M Pace leader) Karen White (510) 475-0746
Sat. Nov. 5 Back Seat Driver's Baylands Ride
8:30 AM 30 miles, 1-2 L-T, with a bit of M
Join me for my "new, improved" ride to Baylands Park in Sunnyvale (if it has been a while since you have done this ride with us, come see how it has changed). We'll stop for coffee in the Rivermark Village shopping center along the way. No one will be left behind. Meet me at the Milpitas Sports Center on Calaveras Blvd. Rain cancels. Directions to Milpitas Sports Center (formerly Samuel Ayer High School): Go east on Calaveras (237), under 680, then cross Park Victoria, and make an immediate left turn into the parking lot. We meet at the Calaveras end of the parking lot.
Shelley Wills (510) 651-0635; swills22@yahoo.com
Sun. Nov.6 Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd.
Sun. Nov.6 Cruisin' to Panama
8:45 AM 30-40 miles, 2-3 M
Meet at the Downtown Niles Parking lot for a pleasant Sunday morning ride up Niles Canyon to one of our favorite coffee stops in Livermore so bring $$ for refreshments. It's a great Tandem ride; we'll be on ours. RAIN CANCELS!
Neil & Molly Michelfelder; (510) 797-6458
SECOND WEEK IN NOVEMBER Tues. Nov. 8 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Bicycle Garage, corner of Thornton and Balboa Way.
Wed. Nov. 9 Mid-week Morning Ride
8:30 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 $$.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Thur. Nov. 10 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd.
Thur. Nov. 10 Thursday Morning Coffee Ride
9:00 AM 20-35 miles, 2-3 T-M
Please see the description of this ride on Nov. 3.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624 lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Watanuki (415) 505-8178; dwatanuki@comcast.net
Fri. Nov. 11 Palomares Loop with a Bonus Holiday Ride
8:15 AM 40 miles, 4 M
Scenic Palomares combined with cool Kilkare--it doesn't get any
better! Join me as we start at the Downtown Niles Parking Lot, take Niles to Palomares, head through Dublin Canyon to Foothill and a rest stop at Pleasanton Ridge Park. We'll finish our climbing with a bonus run up Kilkare. A nice paceline through Niles should get us back around noon. Regroups at all the usual places and, in order that we may get home at a reasonable hour to enjoy our Veteran's Day holiday, there will no scheduled coffee stop. Rain or threat of rain cancels (call me between 7:00 and 7:30am on the day of the ride if the weather is uncertain). As usual, B pace riders are welcome and a B pace leader to tend to your needs would be welcome and appreciated.
Mike Northrup (510) 796-8832 gmnorthrup@hotmail.com
Ride Sheet: "Palomares Niles" at
http://homepage.mac.com/mikenorthrup
Fri. Nov. 11 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at Castro Valley Park & Ride. Bring $$ for a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Sat. Nov. 12 Gary & Victor's Morgan Hill Bike Tour
8:30am 40 Miles, 2-3 M Rain Cancels
Join us for a great southern bike ride into Morgan Hill. We will go over McKean Rd., out past Uvas Reservoir into Morgan Hill. There will be a coffee stop at House of Bagels in Morgan Hill. We will meet at Santa Teresa Village parking lot, at the corner of Bernal & Santa Teresa Blvd. Take Hwy. 101 South to Bernal Rd exit. Go West to Santa Teresa Blvd. Make a U TURN and pull into the parking lot behind Carl's Junior. (Approximate drive time from Fremont 25 minutes) Don't miss this one.
Gary Liberti, 510-656-4113
Victor Flores, *82 408-926-3122
Sat. Nov. 12 Tour of Los Altos Hills
8:30 AM 50 miles, 4 B
This is the second edition of a very popular and appreciated ride that we did last year in November. Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd. We'll go over the bridge and wander around the nice and quiet streets of Los Altos Hills. There isn't a major climb, however a series of short and steep sections such as Moody Road will catch your attention. Even though this is a no-dawdling ride, I intend to lead a relaxed B pace. If you plan to hammer and set an F pace, you may want to pick a different ride. We will have a quick and no-dawdle coffee stop in Los Altos.
Maurizio Gavardoni (408) 363-1848 mgavardoni@yahoo.com
Sat. Nov. 12 Relaxed Calaveras Loop
9:00 AM 40 miles, 3 T
If you have been hesitant to try the Calaveras Clockwise Loop due to the pace, heat or start time, here is your chance. Bert and Florence will lead this popular ride at the more relaxed T pace. We will meet in Downtown Niles Parking Lot. The basic route is up Niles canyon to Calaveras road, eventually descending into Milpitas and returning along the edge of the foothill to the start point. Bring $ for a coffee stop at Café Romeo in Milpitas. Rain Cancels.
Bert and Florence; (510) 651-1441
Sat. Nov. 12 Morgan Territory Road
9:15 PROMPT 4 M 50 miles.
The ride will start from the Concord Bart station at 9;15 PROMPT. We will take the BART train that leaves Fremont at 7:52am. Change trains at Oakland 12th St/City Center. Arrive Concord at 9:01am. We roll at 9:15.
We will ride to Clayton, over Morgan Territory (1500ft/9miles) and down to Livermore for a lunch stop before riding back to Fremont BART.
Ken Goldman; ken.goldman@comcast.net
Home 510-791-1095; Cell 510-289-5313
Sun. Nov. 13 Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Downtown Niles Parking Lot.
Sun. Nov. 13 Alternate Palomares
8:30 AM. 35 miles, 4 B
This ride was so nice in August that I felt it deserved an encore. We'll start at the Downtown Niles Parking Lot, head up Mission Blvd. and work our way through the Hayward Hills to get to the back side of Palomares. Total climb will be around 2500 feet. The pace on Mission might be on the B+ side, but we will still have some regroups, so no one will be left back for very long. It should be a quick ride; last time we were done around 11:00. I might have something special planned to make the day a little more interesting...so stay tuned. (Rain cancels, threat of rain does not.)
Mike Williams (510) 475-7215, cell (510) 364-4335, passline@bigfoot.com
Sun. Nov. 13 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-you" 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 $$ for a coffee/snack stop. If you have a club jersey or jacket, this is a great time to wear it.
Karen White; (510) 475-0746, kwh@pacbell.net
THIRD WEEK IN NOVEMBER Tues. Nov. 15 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Bicycle Garage, corner of Thornton and Balboa Way.
Wed. Nov. 16 Mid-week Morning Ride
8:30 AM 35-40 miles, 2-3 M
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd., for a ride across the Dumbarton Bridge to a destination on the Peninsula. This will be a fun ride en route to a coffee/snack stop, so bring $$.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Thur. Nov. 17 Early Morning Calaveras Ride
6:45 AM 27 miles, 3-4 M-B
See the description for this recurring ride on Nov. 3.
Cindy Potter (650) 333-8396
Thur. Nov. 17 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd.
Thur. Nov. 17 Thursday Morning Coffee Ride
9:00 AM 20-35 miles, 2-3 T-M
Please see the description of this ride on Nov. 3.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624 lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Watanuki (415) 505-8178; dwatanuki@comcast.net
Fri. Nov. 18 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Sat. Nov. 19 60th Birthday Ride
9:00 AM 60 Miles, 3-M/B
Starting at the Starbucks at Mowry & Blacow, we'll celebrate my 60th by going across the bay, around Portola Valley, with a jaunt up Canada Road, and find some way to total 60 miles by the time we return.
Darryl Wilson (510) 797-6515
Sun. Nov. 20 Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Downtown Niles Parking Lot.
FOURTH WEEK IN NOVEMBER Tues. Nov. 22 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Bicycle Garage, corner of Thornton and Balboa Way.
Wed. Nov. 23 Mid-week Morning Ride
8:30 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 $$.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Thur. Nov. 24 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd.
Thurs. Nov. 24 (Thanksgiving Day)
Up & Over Palomares/Turnaround and Repeat
8:30 AM 25 Miles, 4M/B
Meet in the Downtown Niles Parking Lot for an opportunity to justify the Holiday eating ritual. Let's bring back this once treasured holiday club ride. There will be no coffee stop so come prepared with plenty of water, snacks and, if need be, warm liquids. Dress in layers with extra clothing for the chilly descents. Rain will cancel but threat of rain will not.
Karen White (510) 475-0746 kkwh@pacbell.net
Fri. Nov. 25 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot. Bring $$ for a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Fri. Nov. 25 Monterey Peninsula 17 Mile Drive
10:00 AM Various distance and pace levels,
2 L, 25 miles to 4 B, 40 miles
We will do out traditional Day After Thanksgiving ride on the Monterey Peninsula's 17 mile drive with the usual lunch and optional side trips. This is always a great social event featuring fantastic views for all rider levels. After the ride there is an optional dinner at a Moss Landing walk in restaurant.
Meet at the George Washington Park in Pacific Grove;
Directions to start; Heading down Hwy #1 in Monterey area, pass #68 east, a few miles later take #68 west (also called the W.R. Holman Hwy.), after 2 or 3 miles take a left onto Sunset Drive, then a right onto Seventeen Mile Dr. (away from the actual 17 mile drive), right onto Sinex Ave., left onto Alder Street. Do a U-turn and park adjacent the park, instead of in front of peoples houses.
If serious rain threatens call Ron Mitchell at Home (510) 792-7219, Cell (510) 508-7219, or watch for a message on the Yahoo group distribution.
There are three basic routes used on this ride;
1) The L-T Group to Carmel; 25 miles, 1-2, L-T
Follow 17 mile drive along the ocean front to Carmel, grab lunch at a Deli in Carmel, or carry your own. We gather down at the beach to socialize over lunch before a tour of the water front of Carmel. Return is on 17 mile drive via the ocean side.
Ride leader for L-T group;
Shelley Wills (510) 651-0635; swills22@yahoo.com
2) Point Lobos Group, Ocean Return; 35-40 miles, 2-3, M
As above but after Carmel, take Hwy. #1 out and back to Point Lobos State Reserve.
Ride leader for this group TBD
3) Point Lobos Group, Inland Return; 35-40 miles, 3-4, M-B
After Carmel take Hwy #1 out and back to Point Lobos State Reserve. In Carmel take the inland half of the 17 mile Drive to enjoy some climbing and great views of Monterey bay from Huckleberry Hill.
M pace Ride leader; Ron Mitchell; Home (510) 792-7219, Cell (510) 508-7219, ron_m_ffwbc@sbcglobal.net
B pace ride leader; TBD
Sat. Nov. 26 A Few Fremont Hills
9:00 AM 35-40 miles, 3M
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd. We'll head south and climb Sabercat, Pine to Paseo Padre, Yakima and Cougar. After a refreshment stop, we'll return along Paseo Padre and Ardenwood. We'll regroup after climbs and as necessary to make sure nobody gets left behind. You can think of this as sort of a longer, hillier version of one of the routes used on the monthly Get-To-Know-Us Ride. Bring $ for a stop at Mission Coffee.
Gary Smith (510) 797-7809; GSMITH289@aol.com
Sun. Nov. 27 Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Downtown Niles Parking Lot.
Sun. Nov. 27 Alternate Calaveras (this one's for the kit!)
8:30 AM. 40 miles, 4 B-F
Please join me as I celebrate my 20th lead of the year, weather permitting. (Just 81 more in December, and I break Al's record!) No fancy new route, I'm afraid. "Alternate" is just another name for the Calaveras Counterclockwise route--at a B+ pace--starting at the Downtown Niles Parking Lot. This will definitely be a "no dawdling" ride. I might have something special planned to make the day a little more interesting...so stay tuned. (Rain cancels, threat of rain does not.)
Mike Williams (510) 475-7215, cell (510) 364-4335, passline@bigfoot.com
FIFTH WEEK IN NOVEMBER Tues. Nov. 29 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Bicycle Garage, corner of Thornton and Balboa Way.
Wed. Nov. 30 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
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