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May 2006 Ride Calendar
WEDNESDAY EVENING PIZZA RIDE
Jeff can only commit to three of the Wednesdays to lead the Pizza Rides. The dates are May 9, 16, and 23. Also, Kim Wik has volunteered to host the May 30 Pizza Ride. Make sure to check the calendar before heading out to do a pizza ride.
Join Jeff Girard and Kim Wik as they host the popular Wednesday evening Pizza Rides. For the month of May, the pizza rides will meet at Mission Pizza, located at 1572 Washington Blvd, Fremont, (510) 651-6858. This is the plaza on Washington between Paseo Padre Pkwy and the Washington exit from Interstate 680. Please park at the rear of the shopping complex rather than in front of the pizza parlor as this space is shared. As always, there will be two routes; a longer more challenging ride, and a shorter flatter ride. The rides meet at 6:00 PM for sign in to be completed by 6:10. When signing in, remember to check “YES” or “NO” on the sign in sheet for pizza so we have an accurate head count on who is staying after the ride. The pizza order is placed before we depart. Departure time is 6:15pm sharp. The cost is $5.00 per person and that includes three pieces of pizza and a soda per rider.
Note: The Pizza Rides are designed as a work out. Meaning that these rides are not your traditional club led rides. A route sheet will be provided but the ride leader does not "lead" the ride like our traditional rides (i.e. the ride leader does not sweep the ride). We suggest rider’s pair up with another of similar abilities.
Look at the calendar, Jeff has also listed two rides starting at Lake Tahoe. Should be great rides for those who can make the trip. Call him if you have questions or need directions.
1st Week in MAY
Tue May 1 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. May 2 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 $$.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Sorry, NO Pizza ride tonight
Thur. May 3 Thursday Morning Coffee Ride
9:00 AM 20-40 miles, 2-3 M
Come join us for a fun and easygoing ride. We usually go to Union City, Palo Alto, or the Mission area. We meet at Newark Java in the Raley’s shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd., and decide our destination. We always stop for coffee along the way so bring some $$. Rain cancels so call if unsure.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624; lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Thur. May 3
Club Meeting at REI, Fremont, 7:30 PM
Fri. May 4 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 35-45 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. May 4 Show and Go
9 AM 25-35 miles, T-M
Meet at Newark Java. Across the bay anyone? Note the earlier start time.
Sat. May 5 Calaveras Clockwise
8:00 AM 40 miles, 3 M and B
This is our traditional "1st Saturday of the Month" ride. Note the earlier start time. We will meet in the 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: Brad Baldwin, 510-795-7065 bradlans@aol.com
Sat. May 5 Getting Acquainted w/Hills (#1 Repeat)
8:30 AM 55 miles, 3M
We'll meet at Newark Java for a trip over the bridge before heading out to complete Cinderella Ride #6, the Peninsula ride. This ride was aborted in April due to a nasty rain shower. This is a good introduction to hills as our total altitude gain will be about 1,500 feet and will include Arastradero, Purissima before heading back into Menlo Park for a coffee stop. After our stop we will head back out for a trip up Manzanita and Whiskey Hill. Remember to bring plenty of water, snacks and $ for our stop. This is a great ride for Cinderella graduates who can maintain an "M" pace and are not intimidated by a bit of climbing. Plan on enough regroups to keep us together for the duration.
Karen White (510) 475-0746; kkwh@pacbell.net
Sun, May 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.
2nd Week in MAY
Mon. May 7 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 May 8 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. May 9 Mid-week Morning Ride
8:30 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. May 9 Pizza Ride
6:00 PM 20-25 miles
Meet at Mission Pizza
Please see the full description at the beginning of the ride schedule. Arrive by 6:00 PM; Sign in by 6:10 PM: Departure at 6:15 PM sharp. At sign in remember to check the “Yes” or “No” box for Pizza.
Jeff Girard (530) 414-0114 live2ridetahoe@yahoo.com
Thur. May 10 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
Fri. May 11 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 35-45 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. May 11 Show and Go
9 AM 25-35 miles, T-M
Meet at Newark Java. Across the bay anyone? Note the earlier start time.
Sat. May 12 Palomares to Pleasanton for Coffee
8:30 AM 40 miles 4M
Start at Niles Parking Lot. Come join Iris and Ken on their tandem for a social ride to Pleasanton via Palomares and Dublin Canyon. No one left behind.
Ken and Iris Goldman 510-791-1095\ken.goldman@comcast.net
Sat, May 12 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., May 13 Death Ride Training #2
Mt. Diablo and Morgan Territory
8:00 AM 80 miles, 5B
Today marks the anniversary of the ride where I was attacked by a pack of mountain lions (did I mention that there were more than one?)…so naturally I want to go back to the scene of the crime. In past years I’ve led this ride up Mt. Diablo as far as the ranger station, but this time I’d like to add another “pass” by taking us all the way to the summit before heading to Morgan Territory Road for the second big climb of the day. I’m guessing total climb for the ride will be 8,000 ft.
Like with my April training ride, I think this would be another good one for Sierra/Sequoia/Death Ride trainees or those who just want a challenging ride. Let's meet at the Pleasanton Park and Ride (Stoneridge and Johnson Dr, first light after turning right on the Stoneridge exit off 680 North). We’ll have the typical summit regroups and a lunch stop (to be determined).
Mike Williams (510) 475-7215, cell (510) 364-4335, passline@bigfoot.com
Sun, May 13 Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Mission Coffee, Washington Blvd. at Mission.
3rd Week in MAY
Mon. May 14 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 May 15 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. May 16 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. May 16 Pizza Ride
6:00 PM 20-25 miles
Meet at Mission Pizza
Please see the full description at the beginning of the ride schedule. Arrive by 6:00 PM; Sign in by 6:10 PM: Departure at 6:15 PM sharp. At sign in remember to check the “Yes” or “No” box for Pizza.
Jeff Girard (530) 414-0114 live2ridetahoe@yahoo.com
Thur. May 17 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
Fri. May 18 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 35-45 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. May 18 Show and Go
9 AM 25-35 miles, T-M
Meet at Newark Java. Across the bay anyone? Note the earlier start time.
Sat. May 19 Getting Acquainted w/Hills #3
8:30 AM 50 miles, 4M
Today we will be meeting at the Sunol train station for a for a chance to ride the Eastern portion of the Primavera 100 mile route. This ride will take us for a ride through Pleasanton before heading out to Livermore. Our first major climb will be up Altamont before continuing up Carrol and then on to North Flynn, South Flynn before descending back to Tesla for our return back to Sunol. We'll pass an Albertson before returning to Pleasanton so bring $ for a short lunch break. Don't forget the water, snacks and a strong will to succeed. This is a great ride for Cinderella graduates who can maintain an "M" pace and are not intimidated by a bit of climbing. Total elevation gain will be approximately 2,200 feet. Plan on enough regroups to keep us together for the duration.
Karen White (510) 475-0746; kkwh@pacbell.net
Sat. May 19 Calaveras Both Ways
8:00 AM 45miles, 4B
Which direction do you prefer to traverse Calaveras Road? It's a great ride in both directions, so that's what we're going to do. Meet in front of my Shop (45405 #1 Industrial Pl, Fremont). From there we will head into Milpitas and up Calaveras counterclockwise via "The Wall". At the bottom, we will regroup at Sunol Regional Park, turn around and come back in the
clockwise direction. It will be a good, quick workout and very little
traffic to deal with. Total climbing should be around 3000 ft. Normal regroups, No Dawdling rules apply. We should be back around 11:30. I have water and bathroom available, and a refrigerator if you want something cold after the ride. Rain or serious threat of rain cancels.
Dan Amaral W 656-9354 C 774-9683
Sat. May 19 Around the Lake
8:30 AM 85 miles, 4-5 B
We will start this amazing ride in the parking lot of Squaw Valley USA and head past Alpine Meadows to Tahoe City via the Truckee river bike path. We will continue clockwise around the lake from Tahoe City to Kings Beach where we will stop briefly for an espresso/bathroom break. We will climb Spooner, regroup, and descend to South Lake Tahoe for a lunch stop. From there, we will climb out of Emerald Bay and along the West Shore to Hwy 89before heading back up the bike path along the Truckee river to Squaw Valley. If you've been wanting to go around Tahoe here's your chance!! Beat the Memorial Day crowds and do it now or wait until after Labor Day. There will be several regroups and refuels. M-pace leader welcome.
Jeff Girard (530) 414-0114 live2ridetahoe@yahoo.com
Sun. May 20 Cruisin’ to Panama
9:00 AM 30-40 miles, 2-3 M
Meet us at 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
Sun. May 20 Truckee to Rainbow Lodge
9:00 AM 50 miles, 4 B
Start at Wild Cherries Coffee House, Donner Pass Road, Truckee. Today we will climb the famous Old Hwy 40 up and over Donner Summit and descend the other side to Rainbow Lodge. Enjoy spectacular views of Mt Rose, Donner Lake, Truckee and the Sierra. If you've ever wanted to ride this, now's your chance.
Both sides are a steady grade, the steep side resembling the Niles side of Palomares, only shorter. There will be several regroups and a bottle refill at Rainbow Lodge. Non riding partners are encouraged to try Rainbow Lodge's brunch. It's not to be missed. We will finish in time to beat most of the traffic back to the Bay. M-paced leader welcome.
Jeff Girard (530) 414-0114 live2ridetahoe@yahoo.com
Sun, May 20 Show and Go
8:30 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at Mission Coffee, Washington Blvd. at Mission.
4th Week in MAY
Mon. May 21 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 May 22 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. May 23 Mid-week Morning Ride
8:30 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 $$. Please note the start time.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Wed. May 23 Pizza Ride
6:00 PM 20-25 miles
Meet at Mission Pizza
Please see the full description at the beginning of the ride schedule. Arrive by 6:00 PM; Sign in by 6:10 PM: Departure at 6:15 PM sharp. At sign in remember to check the “Yes” or “No” box for Pizza.
Jeff Girard (530) 414-0114 live2ridetahoe@yahoo.com
Thur. May 24 Al's Birthday Ride (9th Annual)
8:00 AM 58 miles, 3 M
Join us on this annual ride and help me celebrate ANOTHER 29th birthday (my 30th one)! Meet on the west side of the Fremont BART Station at 8:00am. (Note: There may not be parking available at BART, so park nearby and ride to the station.) We will all take the 8:21am BART train to Daly City Station (arriving at 9:24am) – then ride back to Fremont. On the way we’ll ride on the scenic trail at Crystal Springs Reservoir. Bring money for BART ticket ($5.35) and a lunch stop in Palo Alto. Contact
Al Quintana at (510) 582-4035 or alanq44@hotmail.com
Thur. May 24 Thursday Morning Coffee Ride
9:00 AM 20-40 miles, 2-3 M
Please see this repeating ride’s description on the first Thursday of the month.
Lori Sommer (510) 794-8624; lmsommer@sbcglobal.net
Fri. May 25 The Friday Bike Club
8:30 AM 35-45 miles, 3-4 B
Meet at the Castro Valley Park & Ride Lot. Bring $$ for a coffee stop.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Fri. May 25 Show and Go
9 AM 25-35 miles, T-M
Meet at Newark Java. Across the bay anyone? Note the earlier start time.
Sat.May 26 Alum Rock Park + Optional Wall Climb
8:30 AM 30 Miles Alum Rock, 33-36 Optional Climb, 3L-T
Your choice--ride to Alum Rock Park, add Ed Levin or go up the wall and back. Meet at REI, Fremont. Bring water and snacks if you climb the wall. Bring $$$ for coffee stop. Rain cancels.
Judy Young sjsyoung3@comcast.net 510-487-2309 or cell 510-331-9637 (day of ride)
Maureen O'Boyle 510-209-6561
Sat. May 26 Palomares Loop
8:00 AM 35 miles, 3000 ft, 5M
Meet at the down town Niles parking lot start point. We will ride north up Palomares and return South on Foothill Rd in Pleasanton to Sunol and back Niles Canyon
M Pace: Tony Flusche, (510) 247-3220, TonyF@att.net
Sun., May 27 Mt. Hamilton
8:15 AM Approx. 55 mi. 5 B
Start at Long's at intersection of Mission and Warm Springs for a cruise up Mt. Hamilton. Rain cancels.
Matt McGrane, (510) 794-6286, statboy@aol.com
Sun. May 27 Old La Honda – Skyline – Canada Loop
8:30 AM 64 miles, 4-“B-lite”
A repeat from March. We’ll climb up Old La Honda, then enjoy a nice ride on the rollers on top of Skyline followed by a fast six mile descent toward Half Moon Bay Rd., and on the final leg of the loop come back on Canada Road. Route has more climbing than it looks, around 4,000 ft. A no-dawdle lunch stop is planned at Robert's Market. Ride starts at Newark Java.
Brad Baldwin (510) 795-7065; bradLANs@aol.com
5th Week in MAY
Mon. May 28 Monday Morning Recovery Ride
8:30 AM 1-2 M, 25 to 38 miles
See the listing on the first Monday of the month for complete details of this recurring ride starting at the Bicycle Garage.
Mike Northrup; gmnorthrup@hotmail.com (510) 796-8832
Tue May 29 Show and Go
9:00 AM 20-50 miles, 1-5 L-M-B
Meet at the Bicycle Garage, at the corner of Thornton and Balboa Way.
Wed. May 30 Mid-week Morning Ride
8:30 AM 35-45 miles, 2-3 M/B
Meet at Newark Java in the Raley’s shopping center at Jarvis & Newark Blvd., for a ride across the Dumbarton Bridge to a destination on the Peninsula. This will be a fun ride en route to a coffee/snack stop, so bring $$.
Al Quintana (510) 582-4035; alanq44@hotmail.com
Wed. May 30 Pizza Ride
6:00 PM 20-25 miles
Meet at Mission Pizza
Please see the full description at the beginning of the ride schedule. Arrive by 6:00 PM; Sign in by 6:10 PM: Departure at 6:15 PM sharp. At sign in remember to check the “Yes” or “No” box for Pizza.
Kim Wik 510-796-5127 & cell 510-366-7950, quickwikkim@hotmail.com
Thur. May 31 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
COMING ATTRACTIONS
June Pizza Rides at the Pizza Patio, hosted by Brad Baldwin
(No, he’s not buying the pizza)
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