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China Camp Mtn Bike do over (San Rafael) plus road ride!

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March 20, 2010
9:30 amto2:30 pm

China Camp State Park (San Rafael) was selected for the 2010 New Years Day Annual Mountain Bike Adventure.  We had such a fun time that we elected to repeat this adventure.  So, for the first day of spring… it’s a do over.

At popular request, a 25-30 mile road ride has been added to this event.  Same start location and time (9:30am).  Map to be added by Thursday 3/18).  Stay for the pot luck BBQ.

On New Years Day, we took some false routes and we did some pretty steep stuff but we have seen the errors-of-our-ways and now know the complete fun route. This bike/hike will be followed by pot luck BBQ (details to be shared as riders/hikers respond)  One loop = 12+ miles with 1,400 feet of easy climbing.  Please RSVP if you plan on participating (dakruser@pacbell.net).

Directions to park: Four miles east of San Rafael on the shore of San Pablo Bay. From Highway 101, go east on North San Pedro Road for five miles until it enters the park.  Continue on road and park at Bullhead Flats picnic area ($5.00 parking fee)  MapQuest linkLink to park website.

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Solvang Century

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March 13, 2010

Solvang Century & Half Century


3/6 = GO!See special note!Annual Mines Road Adventure- Livermore

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March 6, 2010
8:30 amto3:30 pm

3/6 report = Green/Go/the ride is on! Special note!  The Junction Bar & Grill is closed (30 mile turn-around).  At the 8:30am starting time. I will drive from the starting area to The Junction parking area with a case of water, sandwiches, snacks for the group when they arrive.  All is well.

Description:
Advanced, lots of climbing, 2+ water bottles. Avoid riding in hot weather.
Winter rule: Check this website after 6:30am on day of ride to see if canceled due to rain.

Directions to Ride Start: Starting point is in the parking lot at shopping center with Emil Villa’s restaurant- 3064 Pacific Ave, Livermore.  Take Livermore Ave exit off of 580 Freeway.  Here is the mapQuest link to the parking lot.

Routes:
Route 1: Out & Back to Junction- 60 miles with 4,000 feet climbing (food & water at Junction restaurant).
Route 2: Patterson Pass/Corral Hollow- 44 miles with 2,630 feet climbing.
Route 3: Patterson Pass/Altamont Pass- 32.5 miles with 2,200 feet climbing.

Mines Road route map

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Routes:
Route 1: Out & Back to Junction- 60 miles with 4,000 feet climbing.
Route 2: Patterson Pass/Corral Hollow- 44 miles with 2,500 feet climbing.
Route 3: Patterson Pass/Altamont Pass- 32 miles with 1,700 feet climbing.


Starting time changed to 10:00am, Crissy Field (SF)- various Marin Loops

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February 27, 2010
10:00 amto3:00 pm

2/27, 7:00am update = Starting time changed to 10:00am to avoid morning rain. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy various loops:

  • Route 1: Marin Headlands & Paradise Dr Loop- 48 miles with 2,580 feet climbing.
  • Route 2: Paradise Dr Loop without Headlands- 42 miles with1,840 feet climbing.
  • Route 3: Tiburon and return- 35 miles with 1,200 feet climbing.
  • Route 4: Out & Back to end of bike path at Richardson Bay- 18 miles with 600 feet climbing.

Winter rule: Check this website after 7:00am on day of ride to see if canceled due to rain.
Directions to starting point via MapQuest: Sports Basement, 610 Mason Street, SF. Go to beach access parking near the bathroom building with wind sock.

Map of Rides
Crissy Field - various Marin Loops


It is on! Orinda BART station- 3 Bears Loop (or more)

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February 13, 2010
9:00 amto1:00 pm

2/13/10, 7:00am status report = Green/Go riding, zzz ya dare. Start and end at the Orinda BART parking lot.

Route A: Full loop is 49 miles with 3,700 feet of climbing (Lunch in Crockett)

Route B: Several shorter routes are available (refer to the route map).  Just the 3-Bears loop = 25 miles with 1,800 feet climbing.

Winter rule: Check this website after 7:00am on day of ride to see if the ride is canceled due to rain.

Orinda/Crockett/3 Bears Loop Route Map