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September 2006 Ride Calendar
Calendar Guide
Please refer to the club website, www.ffbc.org, 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.
1st Week in SEPTEMBER
Fri. Sept. 1 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. Sept. 2 Calaveras Clockwise
7:30 AM 40 miles, 3 B
8:15 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.
M-Pace; Dave Epps (510) 487-5288, dwe155@aol.com
B-Pace; Dan Amaral, danamaral@earthlink.net, W: 510-656-9354 (try this 1st), C: 510-774-9683
Sat. Sept. 2 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. Sept. 3 Palomares from the North
8:00 AM 40-45 miles, 4 M-B
We do not do this direction as often and it is about time. We will start in the Downtown Niles Parking Lot, heading up Niles canyon and foothill before doing the Palomares from the North side. Bring lots of drinks and snacks as there is no convenient mid ride coffee stop on this route.
Don Bennet, cell (510) 773-8745, don.bennet@yahoo.com
Sun. Sept. 3 Round the South Bay
8:30 AM 50 miles 2 M
Start from the Starbucks @ Blacow and Mowry. Please park away from the stores. We will head south through Milpitas and San Jose with a coffee/snack stop in Los Altos. The return is via the Dumbarton Bridge. This is a relatively flat route and no one will be left behind. (Yes, Karen, you can come too!)
Ken and Iris Goldman, 510-791-1095 ken.goldman@comcast.net
Sun. Sept. 3 Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Mission Coffee on Washington Blvd, near Mission Blvd.
2nd Week in SEPTEMBER
Mon. Sept. 4 Labour Day; Palomares/Kilkare
8:15 AM 4 M, 35 miles, 2400'
Join me for a favorite holiday ride--Palomares and Kilkare. To avoid ending the ride on Niles Canyon road, we'll start at the Sunol School on Min Street in Sunol, leaving promptly at 8:30, and riding down Niles Canyon, regrouping at the top of Palomares, Dublin Canyon, and Kilkare and making a rest stop at Foothill Park. There are no planned snack stops before a return to Sunol but some of us may chose to linger at the Sunol convience store for the required potato chip fix. As usual, B riders and a B ride leader are welcome. Rain or threat of rain cancels. If rain threatens, call me between 7:00 and 7:25 on the day of the ride.
Mike Northrup; gmnorthrup@hotmail.com (510) 796-8832
Tue. Sept. 5 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet us at the Bicycle Garage, at the corner of Thornton and Balboa Way.
Wed. Sept. 6 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
Thu. Sept. 7 Early Morning Kilkare & Calaveras ride
5:45 AM Sunol Start 40 miles, 4 M/B
6:45 AM Calaveras Start 30 miles, 4 M/B
I will be parking and starting in Sunol at 6:00 AM and riding Kilkare. I will then ride to the intersection of Niles Canyon and Calaveras where 680 intersects to meet up and start the 7:00 AM version of the ride. For Calaveras, we will go out to the wall and down and turn around although you don't have to do the wall if you don't want to. If you are coming, please call me the day before so I know to watch for you and don't go on without you. Note; Call ahead the night before the ride because Cindy may not be able to make some Thursday mornings this month.
Cindy Potter, cell 650-333-8396; cpotr97@aol.com
Thu. Sept. 7 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 $$. Rain cancels so call if unsure.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624; lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Watanuki (510) 921-8086; dwatanuki@comcast.net
Thu. Sept. 7 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley’s shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd.
Thu. Sept. 7 FFBC Board and Club Meetings
The board meeting starts at 6:30 pm.
The club meeting starts at 7:30 pm.
REI Store, Corner of Fremont Blvd. & Automall Pkwy.
Fri. Sept. 8 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot. Bring $$ for a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Sat. Sept. 9 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.
Sat. Sept. 9 Intro to Brisk Series #2 – Niles to Alum Rock
8:15 AM 40 miles, 3 M-B
Attempt #2; For those who would like to explore the world of B-pace rides. This one will start closer to home for many of us, with a flatter course so we can try some pace lines in the 16-19 mph range. But it will still be a “no dawdling” ride so we can be done in a reasonable time. (Due to scheduling conflicts, I have to lead this one on a Saturday. Sorry, Sunday riders—maybe next time.) Today’s route will be simple enough, starting at the Downtown Niles Parking Lot. We’ll ride the rollers on Mission Blvd. and Paseo Padre on our way to Alum Rock Park, then turn around and head back on mostly the same roads. If you typically ride at “M” pace and are just not sure about trying a B-pace ride, please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you might have.
Mike Williams (510) 475-7215, cell (510) 364-4335, passline@bigfoot.com
Sun Sept. 10 Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Mission Coffee on Washington Blvd, near Mission Blvd.
Sun Sept. 10 Moraga and Back
8:00 a.m. 70 Miles, 4M
Meet in Downtown Niles Parking Lot for a ride to Moraga via Palomares, Redwood and Pinehurst. We will drop down into Moraga for a lunch stop before heading back via San Ramon Blvd. and Foothill. There is quite a bit of climbing but we'll get most of it out of the way early. Come prepared with plenty of water, snacks and $ for lunch in Moraga. We'll have plenty of regroups to keep everyone together as this is an "M" paced ride. If a "B" paced leader is interested in sharing the lead, let me know.
Karen White (510) 475-0746; kkwh@pacbell.net
Sun Sept. 10 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 $$ for a coffee/snack stop. If you have a club jersey or jacket, this is a great time to wear it.
Ron Mitchell; 510-792-7219, ron_m_ffwbc@sbcglobal.net
3rd Week in SEPTEMBER
Mon. Sept. 11 Monday Morning Recovery Ride
8:30 AM 1-2 M, 25 to 38 miles
See the listing on the first Monday of the month for complete details of this recurring ride starting at the Bicycle Garage.
Mike Northrup; gmnorthrup@hotmail.com (510) 796-8832
Tue. Sept. 12 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at the Bicycle Garage, at the corner of Thornton and Balboa Way.
Wed. Sept. 13 Mid-week Morning Ride
8:15 AM 35-40 miles, 2-3 M
Meet at the Niles Staging Area parking lot located at the east end of the Alameda Creek Trail. We will do a loop around Fremont-Newark en route to a coffee/snack stop, so bring $$. Please note the start time.
Nikki Grimes (510) 793-3648, nikkilee@sbcglobal.net
Thu. Sept. 14 Early Morning Kilkare & Calaveras ride
5:45 AM Sunol Start 40 miles, 4 M/B
6:45 AM Calaveras Start 30 miles, 4 M/B
See September 7 for a full description of this recurring ride. If you are coming, please call me the day before so I know to watch for you and don't go on without you.
Cindy Potter, cell 650-333-8396; cpotr97@aol.com
Thu. Sept. 14 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
Thu. Sept. 14 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.
Thu. Sept. 14 Thursday Night Training Ride
5:45 PM 20-25 miles, 3-4 B-F
Come and join us for a quick evening ride. We will do this selected Thursday evenings. 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.
Dan Amaral, danamaral@earthlink.net, W: 510-656-9354 (try this 1st), C: 510-774-9683
Fri. Sept. 15 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. Sept. 16 Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at the Bicycle Garage, Thornton and Balboa Way.
Sat. Sept. 16 Calaveras Counter Clockwise
8:00 AM 3 M, 42 miles, 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.
M Pace: Tony Flusche, (510) 247-3220, TonyF@att.net
Sat. Sept. 16 Baylands Park with the Back Seat Driver
8:30 AM 30 miles, 1-2 L-T, with a bit of M
Join me for a ride to Baylands Park in Sunnyvale. We'll be stopping for coffee somewhere along the way. No one will be left behind, including the ride leader. Meet me at the Milpitas Sports Center on Calaveras Blvd. Note: Ride might be cancelled if weather forecast is for 90-degree+ temperatures. Call or e-mail me before 9 p.m. Friday night to confirm if there’s any doubt. Directions toMilpitas Sports Center (formerly Samuel Ayer High School): Go east on Calaveras (237), under 680. 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) 501-2241; swills22@yahoo.com
FFBC Annual Picnic
Sun. Sept. 17 FFBC Picnic, Alum Rock Park
Where: Alum Rock Park, Big Bear Location
(Same as last year)
Who: All FFBC current club members
Food: Catered by Amarillo Willy's
Price: $5.00/person
We need an accurate count for the caterers no later than September 10. Any FFBC Board member will be available to collect your $5 admission fee during or prior to the September club meeting. Please reply to Karen at the email address below and let her know if you plan to attend, including how many in your family.
Karen White (510) 475-0746; kkwh@pacbell.net
If you plan to arrive by car, there will be a vehicle entry fee (I believe it is $5 or $6). However, two of the three club rides will ride to and from the park, returning to their starting point after lunch. One is a family fun ride for those with riding kids. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with all your FFBC cycling buddies while enjoying a wonderful meal catered by Amarillo Willy's. The BBQ will be served at 1:00.
Below are the rides on Sunday Sept 17, all associated with the picnic.
Sun. Sept. 17 Alum Rock to Mt. Hamilton
8:30 AM 44 miles, 5 M-B-F
Let’s get up Mt. Hamilton one more time while there’s still some summer left. The pace is really for the flats, and as most of you know there won’t be a lot of flat on this ride. We’ll start at the parking lot near the picnic location at Big Bear in Alum Rock Park. (Don’t forget that there is a fee for vehicles entering the park.) Mike and Matt will co-lead at B-F and M-B paces respectively. This is an out and back so slower riders can do part distance if desired. Riders should turn around early enough to get back to the park for lunch starting at about 1:00 PM.
B-F Pace; Mike Williams (510) 475-7215, cell (510) 364-4335, passline@bigfoot.com
M-B Pace; Matt McGrane, (510) 794-6286, statboy@aol.com
Sun. Sept. 17 REI to Picnic & Back to REI
8:45 A.M. 35-40 miles, 4M
This is the same route we used last year. For those that did it last year, you know that Clayton road is a challenge, but not terrible. For those who have never ridden Clayton Rd., it is a quiet rural road that starts in San Jose and ends at Mt. Hamilton Rd., just above Miguelito (the road we take to get to the picnic). Meet at the REI on Auto Mall Pky. and Fremont Blvd . BONUS!-- The manager has offered to open the store early for our convenience; water, restroom, forgotten shoes? Please park away from the store entrance. The stated mileage includes the ride back to REI after the picnic. We will keep the pace consistent with an "M" pace so there will be no need to worry about being dropped. Bring plenty of water and a snack or two to sustain you until the great food at the picnic.
Jim Herman (510) 790-9044; jdherman@earthlink.net
Sun. Sept. 17 Family Fun Ride
11:15 AM 20-22 miles, 2 L-T
Come join me and my family as we ride to the FFBC picnic in Alum Rock Park. We will start at Milpitas Sports Center on Calaveras Blvd. and make our way at a leisurely pace along the rolling hills to join everyone for lunch. We will ride back to the start after the picnic. Directions to Milpitas Sports Center (formerly Samuel Ayer High School): Go east on Calaveras (237), under 680. Cross Park Victoria, and make an immediate left turn into the parking lot. We meet at the Calaveras end of the parking lot.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624, (510) 693-8624 cell, lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
4th Week in SEPTEMBER
Mon. Sept. 18 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. Sept. 19 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. Sept. 20 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
Thu. Sept. 21 Early Morning Kilkare & Calaveras ride
5:45 AM Sunol Start 40 miles, 4 M/B
6:45 AM Calaveras Start 30 miles, 4 M/B
See September 7 for a full description of this recurring ride.
If you are coming, please call me the day before so I know to watch for you and don't go on without you.
Cindy Potter, cell 650-333-8396; cpotr97@aol.com
Thu. Sept. 21 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
Thu. Sept. 21 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.
Fri. Sept. 22 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot. Bring $$ for a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Sat, Sept 23 Metric a Month # 9 - Mines Road
8:00 AM 100K 5 M & 5 B
If you've kept up with the Metric a Month series, you're ready for Mines Road! We'll start at Albertson's in Livermore at the intersection of Concannon and Holmes. Then, it's an out to the Junction and back on Mines Road, stopping at the Junction for a snack break (but be prepared and be self-sufficient with food and water for the entire ride--the Junction's schedule can be quirky and, although the fire house across the street has accommodated our water needs in the past, there's no guarantee that it will continue to do so. If it's hot, this is a multi-bottle/multi-energy bar ride!). Rain or threat of rain cancels the ride--if unsure of the ride status, call us between 6:00 & 6:30AM the day of the ride.
B-Pace; Dan Amaral, 510 774-9683 danamaral@earthlink.net
M-Pace; Mike Northrup 510-796-8832, gmnorthrup@hotmail.com, & Anne Hollingsworth: Scootcat@pacbell.net; Cell (925) 899-7532, Home (925) 934-3149 (before 9:00PM);
Sat. Sept. 23 Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley’s shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd.
Sun. Sept. 24 Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Mission Coffee on Washington Blvd, near Mission Blvd.
Sun. Sept. 24 Portola Loop with a Plus
8:00 AM 45-50 miles, 4 B
We will start at Newark Java and ride the Portola Valley Loop with a climb up Old LaHonda. Bring $$ for a coffee stop mid ride.
B_Pace; Kim Wik 510-796-5127 & cell 510-366-7950, quickwikkim@hotmail.com
5th Week in SEPTEMBER
Mon. Sept. 25 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. Sept. 26 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. Sept. 27 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 $$. Please note the start time.
Nikki Grimes (510) 793-3648, nikkilee@sbcglobal.net
Thu. Sept. 28 Early Morning Kilkare & Calaveras ride
5:45 AM Sunol Start 40 miles, 4 M/B
6:45 AM Calaveras Start 30 miles, 4 M/B
See September 7 for a full description of this recurring ride. If you are coming, please call me the day before so I know to watch for you and don't go on without you.
Cindy Potter, cell 650-333-8396; cpotr97@aol.com
Thu. Sept. 28 Thursday Morning Coffee Ride
9:00 AM 20-40 miles, 2-3 M
Please see this repeating ride’s description on the first Thursday of the month.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624; lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Watanuki (510) 921-8086; dwatanuki@comcast.net
Thu. Sept. 28 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley’s shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd.
Thu. Sept. 28 Thursday Night Training Ride
5:45 PM 20-25 miles, 3-4 B-F
Come and join us for a quick evening ride. We will do this selected Thursday evenings. Please e-mail or call me if you're interested, so I know whom to expect. Route TBD the evening of the ride. Meet in front of my shop at 45405 Industrial Place #1, Fremont (right off 880, near NUMMI). There is plenty of parking on both sides of the street. I have bathroom & water available.
Dan Amaral, danamaral@earthlink.net, W: 510-656-9354 (try this 1st), C: 510-774-9683
Fri. Sept. 29 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot. Bring $$ for a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Sat. Sept. 30 Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at the Downtown Niles parking lot, on Niles Blvd. near H Street.
Sat. Sept. 30Alum Rock Park with the Backseat Driver
8:30 AM 20-25 miles, 2 L-T, with a bit of M
Join me for an early morning ride to Alum Rock Park. Come prepared with lots of liquids and a snack--the coffee stop is near the end of the ride. No one will be left behind, including the ride leader. Meet me at the Milpitas Sports Center on Calaveras Blvd. (See my 9/16 ride for directions.) Note: Ride might be cancelled if weather forecast is for 90-degree+ temperatures. Call or e-mail me before 9 p.m. Friday night to confirm if there’s any doubt.
Shelley Wills (510) 501-2241; swills22@yahoo.com
Sat. Sept. 30 Canada Road
8:30 AM 40-45 miles, M & B
Starting at Newark Java. Join us for a journey across the bay. We'll be climbing up Edgewood and Godetia before hitting a coffee shop. This ride offers some great views of the Bay Area.
M-Pace; Dave Epps (510) 487-5288, dwe155@aol.com
B-Pace; Kim Wik 510-796-5127 and cell 510-366-7950, quickwikkim@hotmail.com
PREVIEWS FOR OCTOBER
1) Time for the BIG Mt. Hamilton loop. Mike Williams and Lames Li will lead us up to the Lick Obseratory with the return via Miles road. The full loop is 110 miles and about 8000 feet of climbing. Tentative date is Saturday October 14.
2) OK; Which Goblin or Ghoul will be slither and slide forward to lead a scary costume ride on the weekend of October 28/29?
PREVIEW BEYOND OCTOBER
1) Day After Thanksgiving Ride in the Monterey area; Shelley will lead the L-T pace group, and I have a pile of route sheets to use up from last year so let’s all hope it does not rain this year!
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