December 2006 Ride Calendar

Calendar Guide

The Progressive Ride Series continues this month. The PRS is intended to help club members get prepared to complete a century ride. The rides are progressive in mileage as well as elevation gain, and also give the participants a variety of different rides. The series will continue through March and into April, culminating with the worker’s ride of our own Primavera century route.

1st Week in FEBRUARY

Thu. Feb. 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; dwatanuki@comcast.net

Fri. Feb. 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

Fri. Feb. 2 Show and Go
10 AM  25-35 miles, T-M
Meet at Newark Java. Across the bay anyone?

Sat. Feb .3 Cinderella Training Ride #3
8:30 AM Fremont Loop
25 miles, 1 L-M
Meet at the Bicycle Garage for the third ride of the series.  All participants must park at the Harbor Light Church, 4760 Thornton Avenue Fremont, CA 94536.  If possible, carpool or ride share.  This ride will take us out around the Fremont area.  Be sure you bring your  helmet, pump, spare tube and irons, and a patch kit. Bring $$$ for the coffee stop. Pre-registration in the series is required. No drop-ins allowed. Registration information is on the club web site.
Bonnie Kellogg  510-760-7207  Jean O'Donnell 510-791-2944 

Sat. Feb. 3 Calaveras Clockwise
8:30 AM 40 miles, 3 M and B
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.  Rain or a serious threat of rain cancels. Call me after 7am.
M Pace: Tony Flusche, (510) 247-3220, TonyF@att.net
B_Pace; Todd Tracy (408) 685-5470; todd.tracy@comcast.net

Sat. Feb. 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.

Sun. Feb. 4 South On Fremont Blvd
9:00 AM 20 Miles, 1 L-M
Let's take a spin south to the end of Fremont Blvd and back. Come and see Dave ride his new lawn chair bike. It comes complete with a kickstand. We'll ride at an easy cruising pace. Meet at Newark Java.
Dave Ransom  510-796-1258, Dchiefransom@sbcglobal.net

Sun. Feb. 4 Ride Around the Bay
8:30 AM 50-55 miles, 2 M and B
Progressive Ride Series No. 4
This ride has been around the club in various forms for a long time. It takes us through many communities, and in roughly this order: Fremont, Milpitas, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale. Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Stanford Univ., Menlo Park, East Palo Alto, and Newark. There are less hills, but more miles than last week. Bring money for a lunch stop. Meet at Mission San Jose park, located about ¼ mile south of Driscoll on Mission Blvd., and just before Mission San Jose HS.
M pace: Karen White (510) 475-0746; kkwh@pacbell.net
B pace: Carrie Payne (510)795-1802 selrack@earthlink.net

Mon. Feb. 5 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 Feb. 6  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. Feb. 7  Mid-week Morning Ride
8:30 AM 35-45 miles, 2-3 M/B
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

2nd Week in FEBRUARY

Thur. Feb. 8 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. Feb. 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

Fri. Feb. 9 Show and Go
10 AM 25-35 miles, T-M
Meet at Newark Java. Across the bay anyone?

Sat. Feb. 10 Cinderella Training Ride #4
8:30 AM  Alum Rock Park
2  L-M, 30 miles
New Start Location: MEET AT REI, 43962 Fremont Ave (Fremont and Auto Mall Parkway)
This ride takes us from the city streets of Fremont to Alum Rock Park. This is a scenic ride to the Park with more hills than prior routes.  Be sure to bring your helmet, bike pump, tire changing equipment, and $$$ for the coffee stop. Pre-registration in the series is required. No drop-ins allowed.
Bonnie Kellogg  510-760-7207  Jean O'Donnell 510-791-2944  Judy Young 510-331-9367

Sat. Feb. 10 TOC Stage 3 Preview, Part 1
9:00 AM   ~60 miles, 5B
Once again the Tour of California is coming to town, and since the preview rides from last year were so well received, Dan and I decided to lead them again, covering most of this year's Stage 3 over successive Saturdays. This year's East Bay stage starts in Stockton, and I don't think BART goes out that far yet, so this one's a driver--but only to Livermore. Let's start at the Albertsons parking lot at the NW corner of Holmes and Concannon.  From there, we can take Altamont Pass Road (a fast stretch, if the wind is right) on our way out as far as the north side of Tracy, where we will join the official tour route up and over Patterson Pass to get back to Livermore. I plan to have one or two regroups and one BRIEF rest/bathroom stop in Tracy, but otherwise no-dawdling rules apply.
Mike Williams, (510) 475-7215, cell (510) 364-4335, passline@bigfoot.com

Sat. Feb.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.

Sun. Feb. 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.
Molly & Neil Michelfelder (510) 797-6458

Sun. Feb. 11 Old La Honda, Etc.
8:30 AM 50 miles, 4 M and B
Progressive Ride Series No. 5
If you have never ridden Old La Honda road, be prepared for a quiet and scenic climb (about 3.5 mi.) up to Skyline Rd. After that we can have some snacks in Sky Londa before heading back down to Woodside. And then comes the etc. part, another nice little climb for a great view of the bay and a great descent.Meet at Newark Java
M pace Ken Goldman, 510-791-1095; ken.goldman@comcast.net
B pace: Jim Herman (510) 790-9044; jdherman@earthlink.net

Mon. Feb. 12 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 Feb. 13 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. Feb. 14 Mid-week Morning Ride
8:15 AM 35-45 miles, 2-3 M/B
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. Feb. 14 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 January. 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

3rd Week in FEBRUARY

Thur. Feb. 15 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. Feb. 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. Feb. 16 Show and Go
10 AM  25-35 miles, T-M
Meet at Newark Java. Across the bay anyone?

Sat. Feb. 17 Cinderella Training Ride #5
8:30 AM  Over the Dumbarton
2 L-M, 36  miles
Meet at the Bicycle Garage for ride #5. All participants must park at the Harbor Light Church, 4760 Thornton Avenue Fremont, CA 94536.  If possible, carpool or ride share. Be sure you bring your helmet, pump, spare tube and irons, and a patch kit. This is always a favorite ride that heads out through the Baylands marshlands across the Dumbarton Bridge to the peninsula and back.  The views are spectacular, and you'll have the challenge of going up and over the Dumbarton Bridge. Pre-registration in the series is required. No drop-ins allowed.
Bonnie Kellogg 510-760-7207 Jean O'Donnell 510-791-2944  Judy Young 510-331-9367

Sat. Feb 17 Grant Ranch via Clayton Road
8:30 AM 42 miles, 4 M-B
Clayton Road is one of several access roads that connect to Mt. Hamilton Rd.  It's a 5 mile road beginning in the East San Jose foothills with a nice climb through some scenic territory and packing one short section with about an 8% grade.  Once we arrive at the park, the off-the-front riders in the group are invited to test themselves on the short (1 mile or so) but sweet eastern side of Quimby Road -- an up to the summit and back option.  On the way back home we'll probably stop somewhere for a quick coffee break.  Start from Albertson's on Mission Blvd. and Warm Springs.
Brad Baldwin, 510-795-7065   bradlans@aol.com

Sat. Feb. 17 TOC Stage 3 Preview, Part 2
9:00 AM 55 miles, 5B
This ride will be the same as last year's Part 2.  We will begin in Niles and warm up on Calaveras.  Then after the descent, we will make the ominous left turn at the bottom and head over to the beast that is Sierra Rd.  After last year's TOC, this Cat 1 climb even has the respect of the Pro Peloton. After a regroup at the top, we will blaze down Felter/Calaveras and head home.  Total climbing for the day will be approx 4000'.  This is a "No Dawdling" ride; We will have several regroups, but no extended stops.  Be sure to bring something warm for the long and probably cold descent.
Dan Amaral  danamaral@earthlink.net  C: (510)774-9683

Sat Feb. 17 Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Mission Coffee, Washington Blvd. at Mission Blvd.

Sun. Feb 18 Coffee to Coffee and Back
9:00 AM  28 miles 2 L-M
I need to put a little easy climbing on my legs. Let's start at Newark Java and take Mission up to Mission Coffee. I can smell those oatmeal/raisin/walnut cookies now. We'll ride at a comfortable pace and enjoy the sights, sounds, and fragrances.
Dave Ransom 510-796-1258 Dchiefransom@sbcglobal.net

Sun. Feb. 18 Del Valle
8:30 AM 60 miles, 4 M and B
Progressive Ride Series No. 6
There is only one major hill on this ride, only problem is that we have to do it twice. Enjoy the Livermore valley as we make our way to Mines Rd. and our destination of Lake Del Valle.Meet at the downtown Niles parking lot. Bring money for a lunch stop in Livermore.
M pace: Tony Flusche, (510) 247-3220, TonyF@att.net
B pace: Jim Herman (510) 790-9044; jdherman@earthlink.net

Mon. Feb. 19, President's Day Palomares/Kilkare
8:30 AM  35 miles, 4-M 2400' ft.
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 Main Street in Sunol, leaving promptly at 8:45, and riding down Niles Canyon, regrouping at the tops of Palomares, Dublin Canyon, and Kilkare, and making a rest stop at the top of Laurel Creek or 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 after the ride. As usual,  B riders and a B ride leader are welcome. Rain or threat of rain cancels. If rain threatens, call me between 7:15 and 7:40 on the day of the ride.
Mike Northrup; gmnorthrup@hotmail.com (510) 796-8832

Tue Feb. 20 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. Feb. 21 Mid-week Morning Ride
8:30 AM 35-45 miles, 2-3 M/B
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. Feb. 21 Tour of California Mountain Stage 
8:15 AM 5-B
 Meet at Downtown Niles for a day of climbing over Calaveras and then to the top of Sierra. Bring your legs and lungs.  A vehicle will be provided to bring extra clothes, food, coffee or whatever you want delivered to the top of Sierra where we will watch the riders come by before heading back to Fremont. Rain cancels. 
Jeff Girard 530/414.0114

4th Week in FEBRUARY

Thur. Feb. 22 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. Feb. 23The 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. Feb. 23 Show and Go
10 AM 25-35 miles, T-M
Meet at Newark Java. Across the bay anyone?

Sat. Feb. 24 Cinderella Training Ride #6
8:30 AM Peninsula Tour
2-3 L-M, 38 miles
New Start Location BAYFRONT PARK across the Dumbarton Bridge. Entrance to park is at Bayfront Expressway and Marsh Road.
This is a ride with more hills, country roads, and beautiful scenery.  The route will take us around the heart of the peninsula in Los Altos, Palo Alto, and Woodside.  This is one of the favorites of all who have participated in the training series. Be sure you bring your helmet, pump, spare tube and irons, and a patch kit.  Bring $$$ for coffee and your climbing gears. Pre-registration in the series is required. No drop-ins allowed.
Bonnie Kellogg  510-760-7207  Jean O'Donnell 510-791-2944  Judy Young 510-331-9367

Sat. Feb 24 Cull Canyon
8:30 AM 40.3 miles, 4M
We will meet at Newark Java and do Cull Canyon.  Rain or a serious threat of rain cancels. Call me after 7am. 
Wynn Kageyama, (510) 659-1719, davitusrider@yahoo.com

Sat Feb. 24 Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Mission Coffee, Washington Blvd. at Mission Blvd.

Sun. Feb. 25 Corral Hollow
8:30 AM 67 miles, 4 M and B
Progressive Ride Series No. 7
Meet at the Park and Ride lot on Airway Blvd. in Livermore by the airport. This ride takes us into Tracy via Corral Hollow and returns via Altamont pass road. Bring lunch money.
M pace: Wei Sun, (408)-262-4460,   wpsun@comcast.net 
M/B pace: Brad Baldwin, 510-795-7065   bradlans@aol.com
B pace: Dan Amaral, W: 510-656-9354 (try this 1st), C: 510-774-9683; danamaral@earthlink.net

Sun. Feb. 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.

Mon. Feb. 26 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 Feb. 27 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. Feb. 28 Mid-week Morning Ride
8:15 AM 35-45 miles, 2-3 M/B
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. Feb. 28 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

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