Cycling4Fun

 2/7, 7:00am status report = GREEN= GO (as in GO for a bike ride).   zzz ya dare, Jer

Description:
Intermediate, hilly. Moderate traffic on Niles Canyon.
Light traffic on scenic Calaveras Road.
38 miles with 2,200 feet climbing

Winter rule: After 7:00am on day of ride, check this website to see if ride is canceled due to rain.

Directions to Ride Start:
Fremont - Bike path staging area on Old Canyon Road just East of Mission Blvd.
MapQuest: Intersection of Old Canyon Road & Canyon Oaks.

Map and Elevation:

See (and print) full size map of the route by clicking on the above mini-map.

Below is the elevation graph.

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

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

2/6 7:00am Notice: The Saturday ride is canceled due rain forecasts and has been rescheduled for Sunday. February 7th at 9:00am. ZZZ YA dare, Jer (510-388-8048)

Description:
Intermediate, hilly. Moderate traffic on Niles Canyon.
Light traffic on scenic Calaveras Road.
38 miles with 2,200 feet climbing

Winter rule: After 7:00am on day of ride, check this website to see if ride is canceled due to rain.

Directions to Ride Start:
Fremont - Bike path staging area on Old Canyon Road just East of Mission Blvd.
MapQuest: Intersection of Old Canyon Road & Canyon Oaks.

Map and Elevation:

See (and print) full size map of the route by clicking on the above mini-map.

Below is the elevation graph.

2/20, 7:00am status report = The ride is on.  Weather reports show no rain. zzz ya dare, Jer. Two route options.  Meet at Bill & Gail’s house in San Jose.  Ride starts a 9:00am.  After the ride, a 2-block walk to the local Mexican restaurant for lunch.

Route A: 30 miles with 1,500 feet of climbing.  Check out Gail’s Garmin ride/map info.

Route B: 45 miles with 2,000+ feet of climbing.  Includes a coffee/bakery break.

Bill & Gail’s address: 6556 Jeremie Court, San Jose, 95120.  Use this MapQuest link for directions.

Please RSVP so we know if to wait or roll.  Winter weather rule: Visit this site after 7:00am on 2/20/10 to see if canceled due to rain.