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December 2006 Ride Calendar
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.
Road Bike |
Mountain Bike |
Pace |
Terrain |
Skill Level |
L |
Leisurely (up to 10 mph) |
1 |
Flat - Alameda Creek Trail |
= |
Beginner: Fire roads, gravel trails, not too steep and almost no obstacles |
T |
Touring
(10 to 13 mph) |
2 |
Slight hills - Mission Blvd: Stevenson to Mission San Jose |
< |
Intermediate: Singletrack, some small rocks, roots and mud |
M |
Moderate
(13 to 16 mph) |
3 |
Moderate hills - climbs of up to 500 ft: E. Warren |
u |
Advanced: Tight, twisty singletrack, steep downhills, rocks |
B |
Brisk
(16 to 19 mph) |
4 |
Hilly - at least one of climb of 1000 ft. + Palomares Rd. |
uu |
Expert: Combinations or extreme examples of obstacles |
F |
Fast
(19+ mph) |
5 |
Steep, very hilly - sustained climbs of 1000 ft. + |
1st Week in DECEMBER
Fri. Dec. 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. Dec. 2 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; Kim Wik 510-796-5127 & cell 510-366-7950, quickwikkim@hotmail.com
Sat. Dec. 2 LSD ride
8:30 SHARP 70 miles, 4-F
Race Team ride #15. Thank you Champion Nutrition (Photo) A ride to Concord to Champ Nutrition, one of our fabulous sponsors We go via Dublin, Danville and may return over Mt.Diablo via northgate All race team members are requested to wear their team uniform. Rain will NOT stop play. No stopping, no dropping. Start from the Niles Parking Lot
Garry Birch (925) 556-1564 or (510) 438-9632
Sun. Dec. 3 LSD ride
8:30 SHARP 60 miles plus, 4-F
Race Team ride #16 – Long Ride or Recovery Ride? Ride type to be decided. We may split in to two groups, One going long the other a shorter effort. All race team members are requested to wear their team uniform. Rain will stop play. No stopping, no dropping. Start from the Niles Parking Lot
Carlos Moreno (925) 600-9709
Sun. Dec. 3 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.
2nd Week in DECEMBER
Mon. Dec. 4 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 Dec. 5 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. Dec. 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
Wed. Dec. 6 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 December. 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. Dec. 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 $$. Rain cancels so call if unsure.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624; lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Watanuki (510) 921-8086; dwatanuki@comcast.net
Fri. Dec. 8 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot. Bring $$ for a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Sat. Dec. 9 Palomares and Pleasanton
8:30 AM 45 miles, 4-M
Come join us for a little climbing and a social ride. We'll climb Palomares and go into Pleasanton for coffee before returning by way of Happy Valley. No one left behind. Start Niles Downtown Parking Lot
Ken and Iris Goldman 510-791-1095 ken.goldman@comcast.net
Sat. Dec. 9 Palomares Loop-My Way (Attempt #2)
8:45 AM 35 miles, 5 B
This ride got rained out in November, but I’m stubborn. Starting at the Niles Parking Lot, we’ll head up Mission Blvd. and work our way through the Hayward Hills to get to the back side of Palomares. There should be about 2500 feet of climbing, unless they made Harder Road flatter this year. We will have one regroup at each summit. The goal is to be done by noon; we finished by 11:30 last year, but I’m changing the pace to “B” from “B-F,” because I just feel slower.
Mike Williams (510) 475-7215, cell (510) 364-4335, passline@bigfoot.com
Sat. Dec. 9 Intensity ride
8:45 SHARP (note earlier start) 60 miles, 3-F
Team Ride #17 – Spectrum Ride We join the famous (infamous) peninsular training ride. At this time of year there could easily be over 100 riders from pro / elite to cat 5. Should be fun!!! All race team members are requested to wear their team uniform. I will provide route sheets just in case. Rendezvous at the parking lot to the right of Starbucks at the corner of Homestead and Hollenbeck on the Cupertino / Sunnyvale border
Garry Birch (925) 556-1564 or (510) 438-9632
Sun. Dec. 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 $$ for a coffee/snack stop. If you have a club jersey or jacket, this is a great time to wear it.
Tony Flusche, (510) 247-3220, TonyF@att.net
Sun. Dec. 10 Low-key ride
8:30 SHARP 35 miles, 4-F
Race Team ride #18 – Long Ride or Recovery Ride? Ride type to be decided. We may split in to two groups, One going long the other a shorter effort. All race team members are requested to wear their team uniform. Rain will stop play. No stopping, no dropping. Start from the Niles Parking Lot
Garry Birch (925) 556-1564 or (510) 438-9632
Carlos Moreno (925) 600-9709
Sun. Dec. 10 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at the Bicycle Garage, at the corner of Thornton and Balboa Way.
3rd Week in DECEMBER
Mon. Dec. 11 Monday Morning Recovery Ride
8:30 AM 1-2 M, 25 to 38 miles
See the listing on the first Monday of the month for complete details of this recurring ride starting at the Bicycle Garage.
Mike Northrup; gmnorthrup@hotmail.com (510) 796-8832
Tue Dec. 12 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at the Bicycle Garage, at the corner of Thornton and Balboa Way.
Wed. Dec. 13 Mid-week Morning Ride
8:15 AM 35-40 miles, 2-3 M
Meet at the Niles Staging Area parking lot located at the east end of the Alameda Creek Trail. We will do a loop around Fremont-Newark en route to a coffee/snack stop, so bring $$. Please note the start time.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Wed. Dec. 13 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. Dec. 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
Fri. Dec. 15 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot. Bring $$ for a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Fri. Dec. 15 Christmas Lights Ride
7:00 PM 15-20 miles, 1-L
Meet at Newark Java for a meandering route through Newark and Fremont to admire the Christmas decorations without adding to the traffic congestion. This is a different route from what I have used in the past, just to keep things interesting. So get in the holiday spirit, dress warm, and join us for a different type of ride. Bring $$ 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. 16 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: Mike Williams (510) 475-7215, cell (510) 364-4335, passline@bigfoot.com
Sat. Dec. 16 Intensity ride
9:00 SHARP 65 miles, 4/5-F
Team Ride #19 - "The House of Pain" A joint ride, co-listed with Sempre Strada Duro. This is the classic East Bay mega training ride. The ride is a rolling route south from Walnut Creek out to Livermore. Can be a fast one, with plenty of hard attacking sessions. A good ride to check out future competitors. Total climbing for the day will be approx. 1500 ft. All race team members are requested to wear their team uniform. Start from the Park n Ride at Rudgear exit on I-680 Or for extra, start from Garry’s house in Dublin at 08:00
Garry Birch (925) 556-1564 or (510) 438-9632
Sun. Dec. 17 Palomares Loop Clockwise
9:00 AM 35 miles, 4 M, 2400'
Meet at Downtown Niles Parking Lot for a ride up Niles Canyon to Palomares and back along Foothill. We'll do the regular snack stop in Sunol. This is an M rated ride. Rain or threat of rain cancels. If rain threatens, call me between 7:00 and 7:25 on the day of the ride. Wynn Kageyama; davitusrider@yahoo.com (510) 659-1719
4th Week in DECEMBER
Mon. Dec. 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 Dec. 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. Dec. 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 $$.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Wed. Dec. 20 Wed Night Training Ride
5:45 PM 15-20 miles, 3-4 B
See the listing on the first Wednesday of the month for complete details of this recurring ride.
Dan Amaral, danamaral@earthlink.net W: 510-656-9354 (try this 1st), C: 510-774-9683
Thu. Dec. 21 Thursday Morning Coffee Ride
9:00 AM 20-40 miles, 2-3 M
Please see this repeating ride’s description on the first Thursday of the month.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624; lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Watanuki (510) 921-8086; dwatanuki@comcast.net
Fri. Dec. 22 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot. Bring $$ for a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Sat. Dec. 23 Pre Holiday Ride- Portola Loop
8:30 AM 40 miles, 3-B
Meet at Newark Java at 8:30 and plan to roll out at 8:45. Coffee or lunch break when we return to Newark, or we can stop along the way, no problem, I’ll take any suggestions. Rain cancels
Kim Wik home-796-5127, cell 510-366-7950
Sat. Dec. 23 Metric a Month Ride #12
8:30 AM Over the Hill to Woodside
4M, 100K
Meeting place Starbucks (Mowry & Blacow) We will start out with some easy flat riding to get in the miles before we head over the bridge. Then it’s up Edgewood Road, with a lunch/coffee stop at Roberts Market. Rain or threat of rain cancels. If rain threatens, call me the day of the event between 6:30am and 7:30am
Mike Northrup, gmnorthrup@hotmail.com, 510-796-8832.
Sat. Dec. 23 Intensity Ride
8:30 sharp 55 miles, 3-F
Team ride #20 - Time Trial special A shorter day in the saddle, but a tough one. We ride out to the Calaveras TT course and do a 10 mile race. Please, no disc wheels or aero bars at this event.The next TT is scheduled for mid January After, we return via a clockwise loop of Calaveras Road All race team members are requested to wear their team uniform. Rain will stop play. No stopping, no dropping. Start from the Niles Parking Lot
Garry Birch (925) 556-1564 or (510) 438-9632
Sun. Dec. 24 Alum Rock Park
8:30 AM 35 miles, 3 M/B
Let’s do a quick ride out to Alum Rock Park with a jaunt up Miguelito to Mt. Ham road. Start at Mission Coffee (Washington Blvd. near Mission Blvd) Hopefully we will avoid all the last minute shoppers. We will have the usual re-groups, and finish up with coffee at Mission Coffee
Jim Herman (510) 790-9044 jdherman@earthlink.net
Sun. Dec. 24 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.
5th Week in DECEMBER
Christmas Day, Mon. Dec 25 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.
Tue Dec. 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.
Tue. Dec. 26 LSD Hilly Ride
8:30 Sharp 65 Miles?
Team ride #21 - Morgan Territory here we come Carlos will lead a ride that includes ascents of Morgan Territory and Mt. Diablo to the “junction” Plenty of mountain to get rid of mountains of Christmas excess All race team members are requested to wear their team uniform. Rain will stop play. No stopping, no dropping. Start from the Pleasanton Park and Ride on Johnson & Stoneridge, From I-680 north, take Stoneridge East to Johnson Drive
Carlos Moreno (925) 600-9709
Wed. Dec. 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 $$. Please note the start time.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Wed. Dec. 27 Wed Night Training Ride
5:45 PM 15-20 miles, 3-4 B
See the listing on the first Wednesday of the month for complete details of this recurring ride.
Dan Amaral, danamaral@earthlink.net W: 510-656-9354 (try this 1st), C: 510-774-9683
Thu. Dec. 28 Thursday Morning Coffee Ride
9:00 AM 20-40 miles, 2-3 M
Please see this repeating ride’s description on the first Thursday of the month.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624; lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Watanuki (510) 921-8086; dwatanuki@comcast.net
Fri. Dec. 29 The Friday Bike Club
9:00 AM 30-40 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot. Bring $$ for a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Sat. Dec. 30 Palomares to Pizza Ride
9:00 AM 34 miles, 4-B
Meet at Niles parking lot at 9:00 and roll out about 9:15. The reason for the late start is to have lunch at Bronco Billy’s when we return. The route will be determined the morning of the ride. Come out and join the fun. Rain cancels
Kim Wik home-796-5127, cell 510-366-7950
Sat. Dec. 30 Intensity Ride
8:30 sharp 50 miles minimum, 3-F
Team ride #22- Speed Freak Our yearly pilgrimage to the Early Bird circuit at Ardenwood. Yep, racing starts next week! Lets do some speed work and get the lungs hacking. We start the day’s fun in Niles Community park where we Will do some practice bumping exercises Total climbing for the day will be a staggering. 50 ft. (unless we do an additional at Nike Hill) All race team members are requested to wear their team uniform. Rain will stop play. Start from the Niles Parking Lot
Garry Birch (925) 556-1564 or (510) 438-9632
Sat. Dec. 30 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at the Downtown Niles Parking Lot
Sun. Dec. 31 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 1 New Year's Resolutions
10:00 AM L-M-B-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 only.
Family Fun Ride: about 10 miles around town. More details to come in the January newsletter.
Fremont to the Bay: Our traditional spin out to Coyote Hills. This is a flat 25 mile ride, moderate pace.
Palomares Loop: A brisk climb from Niles Canyon, then around to Foothill and back.
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 and Gayle Tupper 510-713-8771, gayletupper@comcast.net
JANUARY PREVIEWS
Cinderella Training Rides
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 rodeo will be held Saturday, January 13th 8:00-11:00am at the Harbor Light Church across the street from the Bicycle Garage.
The traditional volunteer ride will follow at 12:00pm.
This is a great way to improve your stamina and skill in a woman friendly environment. Look for more details in the January calendar.
Bonnie Kellogg (510/760-7207 dawomz@oddster.com) 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, Bonnie would love to hear from you.
Progressive Ride Series
This popular training series will continue in mid January on each Sunday, and culminate with the worker’s ride of the Primavera century route a week before the actual Primavera.
This training series will be geared for moderate riders who have never done a century and all other riders who feel they need conditioning to do that first century of the season. More details to follow in the January newsletter.
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