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December 2005 Ride Calendar
FIRST WEEK IN DECEMBER
Thur. Dec. 1 Early Morning Calaveras Ride
7:00 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, and rain cancels.
Cindy Potter (650) 333-8396
Thur. Dec. 1 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. Dec. 1 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 $$. Rain cancels so call if unsure.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624 lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Watanuki (510) 921-8086 (cell); dwatanuki@comcast.net
Thur. Dec. 1 FFBC Board and Club Meeting
No club meeting this month but don't forget the Holiday party on Sunday.
Board meeting is TBD.
Fri. Dec. 2 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot. Bring $$ for a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Sat. Dec. 3 Race Team Off Season #15
8:15 AM 50-80 miles, 5 F
Meet at the Downtown Niles parking lot. 1.5 hours endurance and then some criterium skills - time to begin to hone those close-riding and handling skills in preparation for racing.
Richad Brockie (650) 868-3346, richard@brockie.org.uk &
Carlos Moreno (925) 548-2783 cam_velo@yahoo.com
Sat. Dec. 3 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) Dan Amaral, danamaral@earthlink.net,
W: 510-656-9354 (try this 1st), C: 510-774-9683
(M Pace leader) Dan Lucchesi, (510) 797-2005
Sat. Dec. 3 Alum Rock Park with the Back Seat Driver
8:30 AM 20 miles, 2 L-T, with a bit of M
Join me for my favorite ride to Alum Rock Park. Come prepared for a coffee stop somewhere along the way. No one will be left behind! We meet at the Milpitas Sports Center on Calaveras Blvd. 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 Road end of the parking lot. Rain cancels.
Shelley Wills (510) 651-0635; swills22@yahoo.com
Sun. Dec. 4 Race Team Off Season #16
8:15 AM 50-80 miles, 5 F
Meet at the Downtown Niles parking lot. Niles to Tracy and back over Patterson Pass Road. A classic!
Richad Brockie (650) 868-3346, richard@brockie.org.uk &
Carlos Moreno (925) 548-2783 cam_velo@yahoo.com
Sun. Dec. 4 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. Dec. 4 Reverse Palomares Loop
8:30 AM 40-45 miles, 4 B & 4M
The Back Side of Palomares is certainly not among the hardest climbs in the area and we all agree on that. Though it requires some significant effort that makes it interesting. We don't do it very often, so let's give it a try today.
Note the different starting point that adds a few miles to a loop that otherwise would be too short. Meet us at the Mission Coffee on Washington Avenue. There will be ride leaders for B and M pace groups. This will be a no-dawdling ride with no coffee stop to get us back at a reasonable hour. Though we will regroup when necessary, and at least the M-pace will have a bathroom stop at Niles.
Maurizio Gavardoni (408) 363-1848, mgavardoni@yahoo.com leads the B-pace group. Only real rain cancels, threat of rain does not.
Mike Northrup (510) 796-8832 gmnorthrupathotmail.com leads the M-pace group. Rain or threat of rain cancels, if unsure, call Mike between 7:00 and 7:45 the morning of the ride.
Sun. Dec. 4 Holiday Party
Put this on your calendar and see the description elsewhere in the newsletter for more details.
SECOND WEEK IN DECEMBER Tues. Dec. 6 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. Dec. 7 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 $$.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Wed. Dec. 7 Wednesday Night Maintenance Ride
5:45 PM 15-20 miles, 3-4 B
Come and join us for a quick weekly Wednesday evening ride. Please e-mail or call me if you're interested, so I know whom to expect. Route TBD the evening of the ride. Meet in front of my shop at 45405 Industrial Place #1, Fremont (right off 880, near NUMMI). There is plenty of parking on both sides of the street. I have bathroom & water available. Front and rear lights are required. Rain cancels, threat of rain does not. Call me if you're not sure.
Dan Amaral, danamaral@earthlink.net,
W: 510-656-9354 (try this 1st), C: 510-774-9683
Thur. Dec. 8 Early Morning Calaveras Ride
7:00 AM 27 miles, 3-4 M-B
See the description for this recurring ride on Dec. 1.
Cindy Potter (650) 333-8396
Thur. Dec. 8 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd.
Thur. Dec. 8 Thursday Morning Coffee Ride
9:00 AM 20-40 miles, 2-3 M
Please see the description of this ride on Dec. 1.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624 lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Watanuki (510) 921-8086 (cell); dwatanuki@comcast.net
Fri. Dec. 9 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot. Bring $$ for a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Sat. Dec. 10 What Do Bikes and Grapes Have in Common?
8:45 AM 35-40 miles, 3M
Join me on the ride to find out the answer! We'll start out at the Mitchell Katz Winery ( 1188 Vineyard Avenue) in Pleasanton and enjoy a beautiful ride through the Livermore valley with a quick coffee break along the way. Upon our return we will enjoy a wine tasting release party where we will sample the '03 Cabernet from the Ruby Hill Vineyard Estate Reserve and the '03 Petite Sirah by Ruby Hill. $10 fee includes a keepsake glass and hors d'ouvres. Rain cancels.
Jamie Hyams (510) 207-0748. jamiehyams@comcast.net
Sat. Dec. 10 Race Team Off Season #17
9:00 AM 60+ miles, 4 F
Mt. Tam from the Presidio in San Francisco. Exact route TBD, but rest assured that this will be a spectacular ride, starting and finishing with riding across the Golden Gate.
Richad Brockie (650) 868-3346, richard@brockie.org.uk
Sun. Dec. 11 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. Dec. 11 Fall Ride in the Livermore Valley
8:30 a.m. 40 Miles, 3 M
Meet at Pleasanton Ridge Parking Area (on Foothill north of Sunol) - Before fall becomes winter, come join us for a last peak at the leaves on the vines as we ride from Pleasanton to the Livermore wine country. To ensure we get in some climbing, we've included the Bernal Bump and Cross Road. The Valley should be beautiful as we cycle by the harvested vines. We'll stop at Noah's Bagels/Starbucks for a quick coffee stop in Livermore, so bring $$$. Rain or threat of rain cancels.
Anne Hollingsworth (925) 934-3149 or scootcat@pacbell.net
Mary Neff (925) 254-6739 or marykayneff@comcast.net
Sun. Dec. 11 FFBC "Get-To-Know-Us-Ride"
9:00 AM 20-25 miles, 1-2 L-M
Please join us on this monthly "get-to-know-us-ride". This casual, social ride is always fun and offers everyone the chance to meet other cyclists. Bring your cycling friends along and help us introduce newcomers and guests to the club. Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd., for a ride through the Fremont area. Don't forget $$ for a coffee/snack stop. If you have a club jersey or jacket, this is a great time to wear it.
Neil & Molly Michelfelder; (510) 797-6458
Sun. Dec. 11 Alum Rock Park and Beyond
9:00 AM 40-45 Miles, 3-4M
Meet at REI on Auto Mall and Fremont Blvd. for a jaunt to Alum Rock Park. Weather permitting we will continue up to Inspiration Point with a short excursion up Miguelito and back down Mt. Hamilton Road. Plan for a coffee stop somewhere on the return ride so bring $. We will regroup as necessary to keep this "M" paced group together for everything except the climbs. Rain will cancel but chance of rain will not.
Karen White (510) 475-0746; kkwh@pacbell.net
THIRD WEEK IN DECEMBER Tues. Dec. 13 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. Dec. 14 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 $$.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Wed. Dec. 14 Wednesday Night Maintenance Ride
5:45 PM 15-20 miles, 3-4 B
See the description for this recurring ride on Dec. 7.
Dan Amaral, danamaral@earthlink.net,
W: 510-656-9354 (try this 1st), C: 510-774-9683
Thur. Dec. 15 Early Morning Calaveras Ride
7:00 AM 27 miles, 3-4 M-B
See the description for this recurring ride on Dec. 1.
Cindy Potter (650) 333-8396
Thur. Dec. 15 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd.
Thur. Dec. 15 Thursday Morning Coffee Ride
9:00 AM 20-40 miles, 2-3 M
Please see the description of this ride on Dec. 1.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624 lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Watanuki (510) 921-8086 (cell); dwatanuki@comcast.net
Fri. Dec. 16 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot. Bring $$ for a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Fri. Dec. 16 Christmas Lights at Night Ride
7:00 PM 15-20 miles, 1 L
Meet at Newark Java for a meandering route through Newark and Fremont to admire the Christmas decorations without adding to the traffic congestion. I have a brand new route planned, as the old one was getting a bit stale. So get in the holiday spirit, dress warm, and join us for a different type of ride. Bring $$ for hot drinks at Newark Java after the ride. Head light and taillight are required!
Jim Herman (510) 790-9044; jdherman@earthlink.net
Sat. Dec. 17 Race Team Off Season #18
8:15 AM 70 miles, 4 F
Berkeley Hills from Castro Valley. Starting at Eden Bicycles, we will head north into the Berkeley Hills.
Richad Brockie (650) 868-3346, richard@brockie.org.uk &
Carlos Moreno (925) 548-2783 cam_velo@yahoo.com
Sat. Dec. 17 Baylands Park with the Back Seat Driver
8:30 AM 30 miles, 1-2 L-T, with a bit of M
Join me for my last ride of the season as we head back to Baylands Park in Sunnyvale in a round-about way. We'll stop for coffee in the Rivermark Village shopping center. No one will be left behind. Meet me at the Milpitas Sports Center on Calaveras Blvd. See my December 3rd listing for directions. Rain cancels.
P.S. (I'll be helping with the Cinderella Training Rides through March. The Back Seat Driver rides will resume in April.)
Shelley Wills (510) 651-0635; swills22@yahoo.com
Sat. Dec 17 Five Canyons
9:00 AM 45 Miles, 4M & B
Let's burn off some of those holiday calories on the Five Canyons. Meet at the Niles Parking Lot. We'll climb Palomares, visit Dublin, Crow, Norris and Bollinger Canyons and return through Niles Canyon. We'll regroup after climbs and as necessary to make sure nobody gets left behind. Bring your climbing gears and $ for a refreshment stop. This is a NO WHINE ride. Rain cancels.
Gary Smith (510) 797-7809; GSMITH289@aol.com; M-Pace
Michael Williams (510) 475-7215 passline01@sprynet.com; B-Pace
Sun. Dec. 18 Race Team Off Season #19
8:15 AM 70 miles, 4 F
Hamilton from Warm Springs. The classic Hamilton ride.
Richad Brockie (650) 868-3346, richard@brockie.org.uk &
Carlos Moreno (925) 548-2783 cam_velo@yahoo.com
Sun. Dec. 18 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. (Note the ride below which starts from the same location a half hour later.)
Sun. Dec. 18 Over the Hill to Woodside
9:00 AM 40-45 Miles, 4M
Meet at Newark Java for a trip over the Dumbarton Bridge to check out the view from the top of Edgewood in the winter. Following a brief stop at Roberts Market for refreshments, we will continue back by way of Godetia, Jefferson and Farm Hill. Be prepared for any kind of weather. We will regroup as necessary to keep this "M" paced group together for everything except the climbs. Rain will cancel but chance of rain will not.
Karen White (510) 475-0746; kkwh@pacbell.net
Sun. Dec. 18 Spongemonkeys stay 35 forever.
9:00 AM 35 miles; 3-4 B
Come join me for my 2nd annual birthday ride. We will start out by heading north on Collier Canyon, enjoy the flats north of Livermore and then finally climb over Carroll, Flynn and Cross to head back. There will be regroups along the way but no coffee stop. I plan to lunch at Quiznos after the ride. And for all who gently complained last year, I will do my best to keep the fog away. The ride will start at the Quizno's on N. Livermore Ave (just south of 580). From 580E, take the N. Livermore exit and head south. The parking lot is the Arroyo Plaza shopping center on the left and has a Home Depot in it. Rain cancels.
Maggie Anthony; pbrymarz@comcast.net; 925-461-8546
FOURTH WEEK IN DECEMBER Tues. Dec. 20 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. Dec. 21 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. Dec. 21 Wednesday Night Maintenance Ride
5:45 PM 15-20 miles, 3-4 B
See the description for this recurring ride on Dec. 7.
Dan Amaral, danamaral@earthlink.net,
W: 510-656-9354 (try this 1st), C: 510-774-9683
Thur. Dec. 22 Early Morning Calaveras Ride
7:00 AM 27 miles, 3-4 M-B
See the description for this recurring ride on Dec. 1.
Cindy Potter (650) 333-8396
Thur. Dec. 22 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. Dec. 22 Thursday Morning Coffee Ride
9:00 AM 20-40 miles, 2-3 M
Please see the description of this ride on Dec. 1.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624 lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Watanuki (510) 921-8086 (cell); dwatanuki@comcast.net
Fri. Dec. 23 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot. Bring $$ for a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Sat. Dec. 24 Race Team Off Season #20
8:15 AM 65 miles, 5 F
Peninsula Ride: Let's explore the north part of the Santa Cruz mountains. We will ride from Woodside and probably head up to Half Moon Bay before heading down the coast before choosing our route back across from the ocean.
Richad Brockie (650) 868-3346, richard@brockie.org.uk
Sat. Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Mission Coffee on Washington, near Mission.
Sun. Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley's shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd.
FIFTH WEEK IN DECEMBER Mon. Dec. 26 Race Team Ride #21
8:15 am 65 miles, 4 F
Lower Diablo and Morgan Territory Road from Pleasanton. Start at the Park N Ride at Stoneride in Pleasanton. We did it last year - let's get this great ride established as a tradition.
Carlos Moreno (925) 548-2783 cam_velo@yahoo.com
Tues. Dec. 27 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Bicycle Garage, corner of Thornton and Balboa Way.
Wed. Dec. 28 Mid-week Morning Ride
8:30 AM 35-40 miles, 2-3 M
Meet at the Niles Staging Area parking lot located at the east end of the Alameda Creek Trail. We will do a loop around Fremont-Newark en route to a coffee/snack stop, so bring $$.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Wed. Dec. 28 Wednesday Night Maintenance Ride
5:45 PM 15-20 miles, 3-4 B
See the description for this recurring ride on Dec. 7.
Dan Amaral, danamaral@earthlink.net,
W: 510-656-9354 (try this 1st), C: 510-774-9683
Thur. Dec. 29 Early Morning Calaveras Ride
7:00 AM 27 miles, 3-4 M-B
See the description for this recurring ride on Dec. 1.
Cindy Potter (650) 333-8396
Thur. Dec. 29 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. Dec. 29 Thursday Morning Coffee Ride
9:00 AM 20-40 miles, 2-3 M
Please see the description of this ride on Dec. 1.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624 lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Watanuki (510) 921-8086 (cell); dwatanuki@comcast.net
Fri. Dec. 30 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. Dec. 31 (New Years Eve) Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Mission Coffee on Washington, near Mission.
Sat. Dec. 31 Race Team Ride #22
8:15 am 65 miles, 4 F
The Calaveras and Palomares double loop from downtown Niles.
Richard Brockie (650)868-3346 richard@brockie.org.uk
Sun. Jan 1, 2006 Happy New Year Resolutions
10:00 a.m. Various levels and distance
Start 2006 off right with a ride and gathering among bicycling friends. Eric and Gayle are having the New Year's Day rides and potluck at their house again this year. WOOHOO!! There will be a short family ride, a moderate ride out to the Bay, and a longer hammerfest. We'll aim to start and end at about the same time, and then stay to sample all of the potluck dishes.
Exact routes and ride leaders to be determined. More details will appear in the January ride calendar.
Gayle Tupper and Eric Dittmar 510-713-8771 or gayletupper@comcast.net
PREVIEW FOR 2006 1) Cinderella Training Ride Series; This series of training rides put on by the Fremont Freewheelers Bicycle Club, trains women for the Cinderella Classic Metric Century, an all women's event held in late March and run by the Valley Spokesmen club. The orientation and the first short training ride will be held Saturday, January 14th. This is a great way to improve your stamina and skill in a woman friendly environment. Look for more details in the January calendar.
Jamie Hyams { (925) 417-0703 JamieHyams@comcast.net} and her team are looking for additional volunteers to help in this training series so if you have enjoyed these in the past and are ready to help in any capacity, Jamie would love to hear from you.
2) Progressive Ride Series; We are also looking for a volunteers to co-ordinate the Progressive Ride Series and volunteers to lead rides. Darryl Wilson, whom coordinated the 2005 PRS, would like a well deserved break from the coordinating task but has offered to lead the occasional ride, and has some ride sheets from last year which could be a great beginning for 2006. Darryl, thanks for leading in 2005 and everything else you have done to support FFBC. If anyone has questions about the PRS duties please contact me; Ron Mitchell.
3) We snuck a 1/1/2006 ride into the calendar (see above) just in case you do not download the January calendar in time. More details will appear in the January Ride Schedule and I know Gayle and Eric would appreciate an RSVP.
4) Primavera; April 23; Keep this date open on your calendar. We have a team starting preparation but could use additional help. Later on we will be looking for volunteers for sag support, rest stops etc.
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