6:00am report = Green/Go (have fun!) 13 mountain bikers, zero roadies… Jer
China Camp State Park (San Rafael) was selected for the 2011 Day After Thanksgiving Annual Mountain Bike Adventure. We had such a fun time on 1/1/2010 that we elected to repeat this adventure.
At popular request, a 25-30 mile road ride has been added to this event. Same start location and time (9:00am). Map to be added by 11/4/11). 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 link. Link to park website.
| November 13, 2011 |
| 12:30 pm | to | 4:30 pm |
Winter weather rule: Check this website at 10:00am on 11/13 to see if this ride is cancelled due to rain.
Description:
Intermediate, hilly. Moderate traffic on Niles Canyon.
Light traffic on scenic Calaveras Road.
38 miles with 2,200 feet climbing
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.
| November 5, 2011 |
| 9:00 am | to | 1:00 pm |
6:00am report on Saturday, November 5th = No rain! The ride is green/go have fun. zzz ya dare, Jer.
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 with 1,840 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.
Directions to starting point via MapQuest: Sports Basement, 610 Mason Street, SF. But, go to beach access parking near the bathroom building with wind sock.
Annual Lodi area event we keep attending. 100K and 60K flat loops available. In the past, there have been dry, sunny rides and sometimes NOT.
Check out this website: http://www.deltavelo.com/giro_d_vino/
Several 2011 California Coast Classic riders have signed up for this ride. 100 mile, 56 mile, and 25 mile loops available.
Check out this website: https://tourdepalmsprings.com/home
