http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-result.asp?ddate=5/17/2012 Listing California Bike Rides en-us http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=77891 Meet at N Berkeley BART at 5:50 p.m. for prompt 6:00 departure. A friendly and fast-paced TM ride with regroups. Up Spruce and out Grizzly Peak then either down Tunnel or out Skyline and down Shepherd Canyon depending upon the light and back to BART. Please bring lights. Ride repeats every Thursday. Keith Trummel, [ktrummel at adobe dot com] (510) 527-9832 Dean Lobovits, [lobovits at comcast dot net] (510) 527-4569 - 4/TM!/20-25 http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=77892 Join the OTH Gang as we head to our tried and true circuit up South Park Dr. Today's offering will be 4 laps up South Park Dr. Meet at Spruce and Grizzly @ 5:30 p.m. for a 5:35 p.m. sharp roll out. See circuit here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/647141. Rain cancels. Helmets required. Ride leader Matt McHugh, [mattmctour at gmail dot com]. - 5!/B/25ish http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=78166 9:00 AM 25-35 miles, 1-3, M Come ride with a fun group of people! This ride starts at the Don Edward's Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Newark and we head across the Dumbarton Bridge to various destinations. For a flat ride we head through East Palo Alto and along a few paths to Shoreline Park for lunch. For a ride with climbing we do Woodside Road, Sand Hill/Whisky Hill, Alpine Loop, Arastradero Park or Edgewood Road. Sometimes the climbing is optional. We always stop for coffee and riders are welcome to head back on their own if they know the way. There are no route sheets so we regroup as necessary and no one is left behind. Rain cancels, check Yahoo! group, email, or call me. Lori Sommer; lorimsommer@gmail.com; (510) 693-8624 -C http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=78167 6:15 PM 60-90 minutes, 1, M-B-F Every Thursday night (52 weeks of the year, rain or shine, daylight or nighttime). Riders of all levels and abilities congregate from about 6:15 PM onwards and we start a structured program at about 7 PM, training for around 60-90 minutes. We always do a combination of skills practice, speed and endurance work. Meet at Eureka Drive, Newark (from I-880, go west on Stevenson Boulevard. Cross the Boyce road/Cherry Road intersection. Take the first right on to Eureka and then the first driveway on the left. When dark, lights required. Helmets are mandatory. Garry Birch; garry_b94568@yahoo.com; (925) 556-1564, (925) 819-0247 http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=77890 Meet at 9:00 a.m. by the park at the north end of Yountville for this ride up along the Silverado Trail and on to Berryessa and Pope Valley. Bob Hallet (510) 236-5414. - 3/TM/60-80 http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=77969 Spoke Folk Cyclery, Healdsburg Multi-geared bikes welcome too Doug McKenzie—523-3493 http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=77970 Coffee Cats, Sebastopol Park in West County Revolution lot next door Steve Michel—829-2192 http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=78013 6:00 AM and 4:30/5:00 PM Gold River, Starbucks, SE Corner of Sunrise Blvd & Gold Country Rd Dennis King, 284-4555, velo_king@sbcglobal.net Commute to downtown in the morning and return from Cal/EPA building at 1001 I St at 4:30 PM.  Riders can also join us for the evening return ride at 5:00 PM at the bike trail entrance near Blue Diamond Almond Factory at 19th & C St. http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=78018 8:30 and 9:00 AM Wayne's Bench, William Pond Park, Bike Trail at the end of Arden Way Tom Goodwin, 362-1780, tgoodwin0703@att.net, Nick Hourigan, 487-0993, helnick@sbcglobal.net Join a group of easy riders on this long standing traditional weekly ride on the bike trail.  Different direction each week to find favorite breakfast stops, some old, some new. http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=78023 9:00:00 AM Miller Park Front Street South off Broadway Bob Maben, 455-5715, rcmaben@comcast.net, Dave Storm, 665-2169, dlstorm@worldnet.att.net The "other" breakfast ride on Tuesday will explore a variety of breakfast destinations in the area. There will be an extended ride each week as well. http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=77162 10:30 AM. Today is “Bike to Work Day”. Since many of us no longer have jobs to bike to, for whatever undisclosed reason, let’s bike to lunch. We can still eat in the Cafeteria - 15th and L. If May-is- Bike-Month schedules an event, we will bike there after lunch. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions) Leader: Joe Lesh 242-8391 Cell: 723-9870 http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=77163 6:00 PM. Non-members and all levels of riders are welcome to participate. Cycle for fitness and recreation, and learn about the Bike Hikers. Ride at your own pace; the leader will sweep the 20 mile trail to ensure all riders return to the start. Riders must wear helmets and should bring a water bottle. Be ready to ride at 6:00 PM. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Sarah Jones 588 5911 E20/30 http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=78101 Terrain: hilly Pace: casual - Long Ride: 16 miles 1400 ft. climbing A casual paced ride, with frequent regroups. Rolling to hilly. If you've been riding in the flats and want to experience the foothills, this will be a good ride to do so. Join us at Cafe Vista afterward for coffee and chatter. Ron Davidson 5308780184 redude01@yahoo.?com Notes for Ride Director: We hope to make this a regular Thursday ride. We will ride the same route as last Thursday, next week it will change. . 9:30am – 10:30am WhereMeadow Vista Park, Parking Lot, MeadowVista, CA (map) http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=78279 Time 08:45 am Distance 30 miles Terrain T1 – Flat (Davis to Winters, Esparto, Woodland, Sacramento) Pace P3 – Moderate (12 to 16 mph). Solid riders; regroups every 45 min. Ride Leader Gerry Peterson Contact Email gnjpeter0856@juno.com Phone Number 530.756.1254

The Early Start ride heads west along Covell Boulevard to Road 95, then continues south along Road 95 to Putah Creek Road, then heads west to Steady Eddy's in Winters for a break. After the break, the route heads back east along Putah Creek Road to Road 95, then north to Russell Boulevard back to Davis. http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=78280 Time 09:00 am Distance 35 miles Terrain T1 – Flat (Davis to Winters, Esparto, Woodland, Sacramento) Pace P5 – Fast (19-21 mph). Strong riders; few stops; no obligation to wait. Ride Leader Phil Coleman Contact Email pkcoleman@comcast.net Phone Number 530.756.4885

The Fast-Pace ride heads north then west out of Davis along County Road 29 before turning south through the Yolo County Airport. The ride continues south along Road 95 to Putah Creek Road, then heads west to Steady Eddy's in Winters for a break. After the break, the route heads back east along Putah Creek Road to Road 95, then north to Russell Boulevard back to Davis.

The pace can get especially quick along Road 95 and Putah Creek Road. Ride regroups as necessary to make sure no one is left behind. http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=77785 6:30 AM
18 mi, 5 MB, 1400 ft Billy Goat Hicks East Meet at Almaden Coffee Roasting, San Jose for a quick morning ride and a coffee afterward. The route varies at times due to morning conditions. Wet pavement cancels. Tim Gathercole http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=77786 9:30 AM
54 mi, 4 M, 6,000 ft Billy Goat Skyline South 2,Old La Honda West,Skyline North 3,Skyline North 2,Skyline North 1,Skyline South 1 With a start/finish in the Hy 9/Skyline parking lot, follow the route sheet onto the first, northerly, Skyline goat. It rolls nearly 14 scenic miles to Hw 84. We will then drop down 84 to climb serene OLH West back up to Skyline. Doubling back on Skyline returns us to the start/finish where we will begin a beautiful southerly Skyline loop of 21 miles to Bear Creek Road and back. Shorter options may do either half of the ride. Longer options may start in Saratoga or include a trip to Boulder Creek. Jerome Woehl jeromewoehl@yahoo.com 408-230-0689 http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=77787 10:00 AM
10+ mi, 4 LM Mountain Goat Various Intervention for Ed F. During Retirement Dirty Ride (formerly After Work Dirty Ride). The trailhead/ride location will be sent to the mtb@list.actc.org site one or two days before the ride. Call for more information. This is an L/M Group Ride and no one will be left behind. Bring all necessary supplies. Richard Holtermann mtbholt@yahoo.com 408-826-2546 http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=77788 10:00 AM
20 mi, 3 LM, 1400 ft Grizzly Bear Evergreen Maze We will ride the quiet foothill streets in the Evergreen area, Other options possible. Coffee or lunch near the end of the ride. Meet at Evergreen Community Center on San Felipe Road just south of Yerba Buena ROAD. Karen Bishop 408-238-0399 http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=77789 10:00 AM
12-26 mi, 1 LM Grizzly Bear Various Join me as I explore the various grizzly bear options of the South San Jose Almaden Valley area. We will stop for snacks or a meal along the way. Meet at the VTA Park and Ride light rail station near the corner of Coleman and Winfield, behind the apartments. Rides will get progressively longer throughout the month with the first ride being the shortest and the last ride being the longest. Contact me if want to know exact miles we'll be riding that day. Stephanie Metz stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780 http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=77790 10:00 AM
20 mi, 5 LM Billy Goat Mora,Magdalena/Olive Tree Meet at McKenzie Park for these two goats and some additional climbing on Viscaino. Take Foothill Expressway north, and at Springer (El Rancho stopping center) turn right and immediately right again on Fremont. The park will be on your left. Maximum speed on the flats 15 mph. Please plan to stay with the group and take regroups. Refreshments afterwards at the shopping center. Marcia Wire (408)395-0386 http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=77791 5:00 PM
27 mi, 5 MB, 2200 ft Billy Goat Metcalf Meet on Realm Ave, one block north of Bernal and Santa Teresa. It can get very fast at the front, but the leaders can always be found at the back on this ride. Ride # STB014. [View Route Sheet] Don Axtell donny@bikemaster.org 408-386-1638 Arturo Cruz artcruz49er@gmail.com http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=77792 5:30 PM
12-20 mi, 3 LM Billy Goat Various Let's meet at Wildwood Park on 4th Street in Saratoga at 5:30 pm. We will do some easy hills. Please be prepared to take regoups. Ride will be lead at an LM pace. We may do Mt. Eden-Pierce or other local goats, OR go to Los Gatos and do Shannon-Kennedy. I will post the route sheet one day before the ride. Burcu Alaybeyi burcu_ozserim@yahoo.com 510-304-6987 http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=78351 2-M/B 25 miles (40 km) 6:00 p.m. Regular T n' T rides from Shannon Center in Dublin. Shannon Center is on San Ramon Rd. between Alcosta Blvd. and Amador Valley Blvd. Take Alcosta exit from I-680; go west to San Ramon Rd. and left to Shannon; turn right and into parking lot on right. Leader: Jim Duncan, 925-209-1369. Advanced Riding Level http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=78373 It'S Time To Get Down + Dirty With The Velo Girls. Join Us On This All-Levels, Beginner-Friendly Dirt Ride. Mountain Bikes + Cyclocross Bikes Are Welcome. Post-Ride, We'Ll Head Over To The Alpine Inn For Recovery Food, Beverages, And Girl-Talk! Meet At The Main Parking Lot Of Arastradero Open Space Preserve On Arastradero Road In Palo Alto. Rsvp To Dirtyvelogirls@Velogirls.Com 9:00 Am http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=78459 C/2.5/32-43 One Way to Burlingame When Thu, May 17, 2012 9:00 AMLocation Caltrain Station (Mt View or Palo Alto, see ride description) Join Guy Shuman for a fun one-way ride toBurlingame for lunch at the Steelhead Brewery - bring or buy (return on Cal-Train $4.75). Choose departure from Mt View (43 miles) or Peers Park (32 miles). Our route is via Shoreline Park, Portola, and Polhemus. For the longer route meet at Mt. View Caltrain Station at 9:00 for 9:15 departure (we'll meet southbound train #226 arriving at 9:09). Alternatively join us at 9:45 for 10:00 departure from Peers Park. Info: shumansteiner@gmail.com. 650-961-5357 (Ride cell – 650-704-0895). http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=78460 B/2/30 Picnic at Huddart Park When Thu, May 17, 2012 10:00 AMLocation Shoup Park, Palo Alto Meet Suzie Shao at Shoup Park at 10AM. We will ride to Huddart with a little climb along the way on Coyote Hill, Kings Mtn. and the Albion area. Bring lunch or buy at Roberts. Return will be via Stanford and Foothill Exp from Arastradero. Call (650) 965-1007 if you have questions. Rain cancels. http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=78461 B+,C/1-3/ 15-30 Thursday Night Tour When Thu, May 17, 2012 6:00 PMLocation Cuesta Park, Mountain View This is a series of evening rides varying from 15 to 30 miles starting at 6:00 p.m. from Cuesta Park in Mt. View. The rides are suitable for B+ and C riders with stops to regroup as necessary. We meet in the parking lot off Cuesta Ave and Montalto, there is a stoplight at the entrance. Most of these rides will be lead by various leaders. The rides will be in Los Altos Hills, Portola Valley and toward Saratoga. The leaders will attempt to introduce riders to lesser known roads and also to "walk-throughs" between roads not known to most riders. There will be some hills thrown in to spice up the route. Every effort will be made to get riders back before dark, but bring a tail light just in case. Route sheets will be provided to all riders. Many of the riders go out to dinner afterwards at a number of different restaurants . If you have any questions, call or e-mail Andy Kirk at (650) 941 1287 orandrewk962@yahoo.com. Mobile phone 650-224-3527. http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=78219 Where100 East Main Street, Ventura, CA (map) DescriptionMission parking lot to Ojai via bike path to Lake Casitas . 40 miles, B rating, easy, no one dropped. Eat @ Ojai Emporium Cafe. Ride Leaders: Tom Stark 901-2428 Route Map Photos 8:30am – 11:30am http://www.bikecal.com/asp/cal-detail-rss.asp?num=78220 9:30am – 12:00pm