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Almaden Cycle Touring Club

   
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There are 48 Rides for Feb 2026
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Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Our Favorite Kids Are Baa'ck
9:30 AM
42 mi, 4 LM, 4,179 ft
Billy Goat
Cachagua Loop,Carmel Valley
Melanie Clarke
melaniekclarke@gmail.com 408-466-1982
Jennifer Clarke
Jennifer_lynne_clarke@yahoo.com
Sun, 1 Feb 2026
TrailRoller - Grant
10:00 AM
16 mi, 5 M, 2600 ft
Mountain Goat
Grant Ranch Park Trails
By popular demand, let's ride at Grant Ranch County Park to take in the beautiful green hills. We'll park in the first picnic area inside the park (paid parking). We'll climb up to Antler Point to catch our breadth and take in the view and then head down to Twin Gates and cross over to the other side of the highway to make our way back to the start. This route is all fire roads. Facilities are available at the start/end and a porta-potty at Twin Gates, but plan to be self-sufficient during the ride. There are picnic tables at the end, so feel free to bring something for after the ride. I get many requests for this ride, so come see why it is a fan favorite. No sweep. 01-02-2026 10:00:00 01-02-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: TrailRoller - Grant 16 mi, 5 M , 2600 ft: By popular demand, let's ride at Grant Ranch County Park to take in the beautiful green hills. We'll park in the first picnic area inside the park (paid parking). We'll climb up to Antler Point to catch our breadth and take in the view and then head down to Twin Gates and cross over to the other side of the highway to make our way back to the start. This route is all fire roads. Facilities are available at the start/end and a porta-potty at Twin Gates, but plan to be self-sufficient during the ride. There are picnic tables at the end, so feel free to bring something for after the ride. I get many requests for this ride, so come see why it is a fan favorite. No sweep. Lonn Fiance invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Lonn Fiance
lfiance@pacbell.net 408-966-0264
Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Year of The Horse - Lì Xì Ride
10:00 AM
25 mi, 1 L, 500 ft
Grizzly Bear
Coyote Creek Trail
Dzung Dang
agatsu@gmail.com 408-828-3281
Brenda Nguyen
btnguyen01@gmail.com
Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Sunday at Rancho San Vincente / Calero
1:00 PM
16 mi, 3 L, 1200 ft
Mountain Goat
Rancho San Vicente
Good weather continues! Tour mostly singletrack through oak trees. An easy yet good enough workout. We will ride the Oak Cove trail, so bring your bell for the blind corners. I will be the general 'leading from the rear', for an easy paced adventure. Look for my blue Subaru in the Rancho San Vincente parking lot. Disclaimer: the trails may be closed which will cancel the ride. Call the trail 'hotline' at 408-355-2200 press 3 and then 5. Optional tacos afterward 01-02-2026 13:00:00 01-02-2026 15:00:00 6 ACTC: Sunday at Rancho San Vincente / Calero 16 mi, 3 L , 1200 ft: Good weather continues! Tour mostly singletrack through oak trees. An easy yet good enough workout. We will ride the Oak Cove trail, so bring your bell for the blind corners. I will be the general 'leading from the rear', for an easy paced adventure. Look for my blue Subaru in the Rancho San Vincente parking lot. Disclaimer: the trails may be closed which will cancel the ride. Call the trail 'hotline' at 408-355-2200 press 3 and then 5. Optional tacos afterward Maggie Speers invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Maggie Speers
showdogmissy-actc37@yahoo.com 831-419-3473
Mon, 2 Feb 2026
MMT Almaden Reservoir
10:00 AM
32 mi, 2 LM, 755 ft
Grizzly Bear
Field And Farm
Start at the First Congregational Church (west parking lot at Hamilton on Leigh) at 10:00 or meet up at Almaden Lake Park (by the restrooms on Winfield) to leave no earlier than 10:40. We will ride down past Almaden Reservoir to the base of Hicks and optionally up bucolic Herbert Rd with its somewhat broken, but easily rideable pavement alongside the creek. Return via the historic Hacienda Cemetery on Bertram Road and Almaden Expwy to the park and then the church. Post-ride refreshment options at the Pruneyard. As are all my rides, no one left behind. 02-02-2026 10:00:00 02-02-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: MMT Almaden Reservoir 32 mi, 2 LM , 755 ft: Start at the First Congregational Church (west parking lot at Hamilton on Leigh) at 10:00 or meet up at Almaden Lake Park (by the restrooms on Winfield) to leave no earlier than 10:40. We will ride down past Almaden Reservoir to the base of Hicks and optionally up bucolic Herbert Rd with its somewhat broken, but easily rideable pavement alongside the creek. Return via the historic Hacienda Cemetery on Bertram Road and Almaden Expwy to the park and then the church. Post-ride refreshment options at the Pruneyard. As are all my rides, no one left behind. Rick Gilbert invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Rick Gilbert
RBGilbert2@aol.com 408-540-4234 (c)
Tue, 3 Feb 2026
South County Old Ladies & Gents
10:00 AM
34 mi, 3 LM
Grizzly Bear
Lunch Ride
This is the Taco Tuesday ride. We'll be taking the bike path to Metcalf Park just north of Metcalf Rd. and then back to Rosy's in downtown Morgan Hill, via the short climb on Malech Rd, Meet at the Vineyard Town Center in Morgan Hill between T.J. Maxx and McD's. Take Tennant Ave. exit off 101, head west, turn left on Monterey Road, and then second right into the parking lot. Rain cancels ride. 03-02-2026 10:00:00 03-02-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: South County Old Ladies & Gents 34 mi, 3 LM : This is the Taco Tuesday ride. We'll be taking the bike path to Metcalf Park just north of Metcalf Rd. and then back to Rosy's in downtown Morgan Hill, via the short climb on Malech Rd, Meet at the Vineyard Town Center in Morgan Hill between T.J. Maxx and McD's. Take Tennant Ave. exit off 101, head west, turn left on Monterey Road, and then second right into the parking lot. Rain cancels ride. Kris Thompson invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Kris Thompson
ksvt@me.com 408-612-6696
Susie Shields
Wed, 4 Feb 2026
Let's Get Some Goats
9:30 AM
30 mi, 5 LM, ~3900 ft
Billy Goat
Harwood/Santa Rosa,Shannon/Kennedy,Aztec Ridge,Foster,Overlook
KL Seh
kl_seh@yahoo.com 408-921-6170
Wed, 4 Feb 2026
Crankin With a Twist (BLT)
10:00 AM
28 mi, 3 M
Grizzly Bear
Field And Farm
Social ride led at an LM-M pace. Meet near the restrooms and bocce ball courts at the Almaden Lake Park off Winfield Blvd.
This ride takes us through the Almaden Country Club area, then over Graystone & Via Santa Teresa, and past New Almaden to the base of Hick's Road and back.
We will stop for caffeine/refreshments/lunch near the end of the ride. Note that the short hills on this ride are fairly steep. Regroups at top of climbs. No one left behind.
[View Route/Map] Rain cancels the ride. 04-02-2026 10:00:00 04-02-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Crankin With a Twist (BLT) 28 mi, 3 M : Social ride led at an LM-M pace. Meet near the restrooms and bocce ball courts at the Almaden Lake Park off Winfield Blvd. This ride takes us through the Almaden Country Club area, then over Graystone & Via Santa Teresa, and past New Almaden to the base of Hick's Road and back. We will stop for caffeine/refreshments/lunch near the end of the ride. Note that the short hills on this ride are fairly steep. Regroups at top of climbs. No one left behind. [View Route/Map] Rain cancels the ride. Tom Green invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Tom Green
tomgreen997@yahoo.com 408-997-1939
Leo Hartung
leohartung@yahoo.com
Wed, 4 Feb 2026
The 17 Mile Drive and Carmel Loop
10:00 AM
29.5 mi, 2 LM, 1468 ft
None
Connie Krashoc
conniekrashoc@gmail.com
Greg Fong
gfong68@gmail.com
Thu, 5 Feb 2026
Goat Roundup
8:30 AM
25 mi, 5 LM, 3868 ft
Billy Goat
Sierra,Suncrest,Sweigert,Alum Rock Crothers
Jennifer Clarke
Jennifer_lynne_clarke@yahoo.com 408-603-9529
Thu, 5 Feb 2026
Sunnyvale Baylands
10:00 AM
33 mi, 1 M
Grizzly Bear
Sunnyvale Baylands
Let's meet at 10:00 am at the entrance to the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden on Naglee between Bascom and Park. We'll make our way to the Stevens Creek Trail and return via the Bay Trail and the Guadalupe Creek Trail. Lunch at Bibo's Pizza on the route about 2 miles from the ride finish. Faster riders may go off the front. Rain or bad air quality cancels. Ride leader will ride at LM pace. 05-02-2026 10:00:00 05-02-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Sunnyvale Baylands 33 mi, 1 M : Let's meet at 10:00 am at the entrance to the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden on Naglee between Bascom and Park. We'll make our way to the Stevens Creek Trail and return via the Bay Trail and the Guadalupe Creek Trail. Lunch at Bibo's Pizza on the route about 2 miles from the ride finish. Faster riders may go off the front. Rain or bad air quality cancels. Ride leader will ride at LM pace. Anthony Flores invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Anthony Flores
writenbike@gmail.com 650-269-7294
Fri, 6 Feb 2026
Let's Get Some Goats
10:00 AM
26 mi, 4 LM, ~3250 ft
Billy Goat
Sanborn,Hwy 9 North Lower,Mt Eden/Pierce,Peach Hill/Ojai
KL Seh
kl_seh@yahoo.com 408-921-6170
Fri, 6 Feb 2026
TGIF Shoreline
10:00 AM
33 mi, 1 LM, 330 ft
Grizzly Bear
Shoreline Park
Anthony Flores
writenbike@gmail.com 650-269-7294
Fri, 6 Feb 2026
TrailRoller - JNT/Skyline
10:00 AM
15 mi, 4 M, 2000 ft
Mountain Goat
John Nicholas Trail,Skyline Trail
Lets take advantage of the great weather and avoid some of the crowds by riding the John Nicholas Trail (JNT) and Skyline Trails. The starting point is at the JNT trailhead on Black Road. We will warm up with an easy ride out to Lake Ranch and then head up JNT and out to Indian Rock (water and restrooms fairly near here if needed) and then return. This is a fun ride and the tree-covered trail is really pretty. Parking is limited, so manage your arrival time appropriately. We'll regroup occasionally but you won't get lost. No sweep. 06-02-2026 10:00:00 06-02-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: TrailRoller - JNT/Skyline 15 mi, 4 M , 2000 ft: Lets take advantage of the great weather and avoid some of the crowds by riding the John Nicholas Trail (JNT) and Skyline Trails. The starting point is at the JNT trailhead on Black Road. We will warm up with an easy ride out to Lake Ranch and then head up JNT and out to Indian Rock (water and restrooms fairly near here if needed) and then return. This is a fun ride and the tree-covered trail is really pretty. Parking is limited, so manage your arrival time appropriately. We'll regroup occasionally but you won't get lost. No sweep. Lonn Fiance invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Lonn Fiance
lfiance@pacbell.net 408-966-0264
Sat, 7 Feb 2026
Short DRT Training
7:30 AM
71 or 85 mi, 6 LM, 11,500 or 12,900 ft
Billy Goat
Mt Hamilton/Middle,Quimby East,Mt Hamilton/Lower,Mt Hamilton/Upper,Mt Hamilton/Back,Quimby West,Kincaid
Ride Start: Fowler Creek Park along Altia Ave. Start Location We will continue our aggressive DRT training series on alternating weekends for the 2026 season. I like this route as I can pack in a lot of climbing with the limited daylight. Starting with Quimby allows us to warm up quickly without carrying a lot of extra layers. I have 2 routes posted. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists and do the 85-m route. I will lead from behind and do the 71-m route. I will add Mt. Pleasant if I still have daylight. Sunset is 5:38 with Civil Twilight until 6:05 pm. I will post a cancellation on the Rides Bulletin if it rains. Ride at your own pace. I will resume my usual "OFKRB" rides on alternating non-DRT weekend days. 07-02-2026 07:30:00 07-02-2026 09:30:00 6 ACTC: Short DRT Training 71 or 85 mi, 6 LM , 11,500 or 12,900 ft: Ride Start: Fowler Creek Park along Altia Ave. Start Location We will continue our aggressive DRT training series on alternating weekends for the 2026 season. I like this route as I can pack in a lot of climbing with the limited daylight. Starting with Quimby allows us to warm up quickly without carrying a lot of extra layers. I have 2 routes posted. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists and do the 85-m route. I will lead from behind and do the 71-m route. I will add Mt. Pleasant if I still have daylight. Sunset is 5:38 with Civil Twilight until 6:05 pm. I will post a cancellation on the Rides Bulletin if it rains. Ride at your own pace. I will resume my usual "OFKRB" rides on alternating non-DRT weekend days. Melanie Clarke invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Melanie Clarke
melaniekclarke@gmail.com 408-466-1982
Jennifer Clarke
Jennifer_lynne_clarke@yahoo.com
Sat, 7 Feb 2026
Calero Superbowl Eve Mtn Bike Ride
9:30 AM
17 mi, 3 LM, 1,200 ft
Mountain Goat
Calero - Oak Cove Trail
adrienne harber
adrienneharber@yahoo.com 408-396-2702
Sun, 8 Feb 2026
Goat Roundup
8:30 AM
25 mi, 5 LM, 3868 ft
Billy Goat
Sierra,Suncrest,Sweigert,Alum Rock Crothers
Jennifer Clarke
Jennifer_lynne_clarke@yahoo.com 408-603-9529
Sun, 8 Feb 2026
M&M Rollers Sunday Morning Coffee Ride!
10:00 AM
30 mi, 4 LM
Billy Goat
Stevens Canyon,Mt Eden/Pierce
Meet at 9:45 AM and be ready to ride at 10:00, across from Prospect HS, at the corner of Prospect Rd & English Drive. We will ride the goats in the listed order. You will meet a potential new member and friend named Irmgard who lives nearby and is from Germany! All paces and bike types are welcome! Come to practice your German and French! OR teach me your language. I would love to learn one more:-) Rain cancels ride. Link to Route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53890182 08-02-2026 10:00:00 08-02-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: M&M Rollers Sunday Morning Coffee Ride! 30 mi, 4 LM : Meet at 9:45 AM and be ready to ride at 10:00, across from Prospect HS, at the corner of Prospect Rd & English Drive. We will ride the goats in the listed order. You will meet a potential new member and friend named Irmgard who lives nearby and is from Germany! All paces and bike types are welcome! Come to practice your German and French! OR teach me your language. I would love to learn one more:-) Rain cancels ride. Link to Route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53890182 Minh Nguyen invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Minh Nguyen
minhvelo24@gmail.com 408-914-8464
Sun, 8 Feb 2026
TrailRoller - Fremont Older
10:00 AM
13 mi, 3 M, 1400 ft
Mountain Goat
Fremont Older Park
Lonn Fiance
lfiance@pacbell.net 408-966-0264
Sun, 8 Feb 2026
Super Bowl Sunday Ride
10:00 AM
24 mi, 3 LM, 1800 ft
Grizzly Bear
Almaden Maze
Lam Do
drlamdo@gmail.com 408-839-2635
Dzung Dang
agatsu@gmail.com
Mon, 9 Feb 2026
Monday Meandering
9:30 AM
~20 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear
2 Or More Trails
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Mon, 9 Feb 2026
Monday Mixed Terrain- Palo Alto Baylands
10:00 AM
47 mi, 1 LM, 419 ft
Grizzly Bear
2 Or More Trails
Meet at 9:45 am for 10:00 departure at the Congregational Church, (west parking lot on Leigh at Hamilton). We'll make our way to the San Tomas Aquino Trail, connect to the Bay and Adobe Creek Trails (great shorebird viewing), and return via the Stevens Creek Trail. This route has about 7 miles of dirt that is absolutely suitable for road bikes with 25s. Parts are a bit bumpy, but very ridable and not necessarily worse than some pavement around. Refresh and refuel at the Pruneyard (<1 mile from the start) after. Note that e-bikes are technically and stupidly prohibited in PA Baylands, but I'll be riding mine. As are all my rides, no one left behind. Note the detour due to Levi's closure. 09-02-2026 10:00:00 09-02-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Monday Mixed Terrain- Palo Alto Baylands 47 mi, 1 LM , 419 ft: Meet at 9:45 am for 10:00 departure at the Congregational Church, (west parking lot on Leigh at Hamilton). We'll make our way to the San Tomas Aquino Trail, connect to the Bay and Adobe Creek Trails (great shorebird viewing), and return via the Stevens Creek Trail. This route has about 7 miles of dirt that is absolutely suitable for road bikes with 25s. Parts are a bit bumpy, but very ridable and not necessarily worse than some pavement around. Refresh and refuel at the Pruneyard ( Rick Gilbert invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Rick Gilbert
RBGilbert2@aol.com 408-540-4234 (c)
Mon, 9 Feb 2026
Up Highway Nine and down Page Mill
10:00 AM
37 mi, 5 LM, 3,500 ft
Billy Goat
Hwy 9 North Lower,Hwy 9 North Upper
Barry Chaffin
barry@chaffin.org 408-592-0431
Tue, 10 Feb 2026
Let's Get Some Goats
9:30 AM
31 mi, 5 M, 4000 ft
Billy Goat
Hicks East,Reynolds,Hicks Trio
(Cancelled due to rain) Let's collect a few goats before stopping for hydration at the end of ride around 12-12:30 PM.
We will pick up the goats in the listed order; feel free to skip goats. Regroup at major climbs.
Meet at the Winfield Ave side of the Almaden Lake Park, next to the restrooms and bocce ball courts.
Ride with GPS's route is posted here.
For those who prefer less climbing, another ride leader may lead a flatter ride. Rain or wet roads will postpone the ride. 10-02-2026 09:30:00 10-02-2026 11:30:00 6 ACTC: Let's Get Some Goats 31 mi, 5 M , 4000 ft: (Cancelled due to rain) Let's collect a few goats before stopping for hydration at the end of ride around 12-12:30 PM. We will pick up the goats in the listed order; feel free to skip goats. Regroup at major climbs. Meet at the Winfield Ave side of the Almaden Lake Park, next to the restrooms and bocce ball courts. Ride with GPS's route is posted here. For those who prefer less climbing, another ride leader may lead a flatter ride. Rain or wet roads will postpone the ride. KL Seh invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
KL Seh
kl_seh@yahoo.com 408-921-6170
Tue, 10 Feb 2026
Let's get a goat
9:45 AM
20 mi, 5 LM, 1400 ft
Billy Goat
Hicks East
Barry Chaffin
barry@chaffin.org 408-592-0431
Tue, 10 Feb 2026
Cardinal Launch
10:00 AM
20 mi, 1 L
Grizzly Bear
Guadalupe Creek Trail
Starting at 10:00 pst from Diridon Transit Center, we will head N on Guadalupe River Trail for spectacular sights. This area is very public transit friendly. As usual, if you bring your "sorrisi" (smiles) and "racconti" (stories), we will stop for "spuntini" (snacks). I can adjust my speed to accommodate slower riders (I will not drop anyone). Please bring your tools for any unfortunate events, and check the rides bulletin for any last minute updates. If you think you might be late, call/txt me and I can wait a reasonable amount of time. Berry West 669 237 7283 10-02-2026 10:00:00 10-02-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Cardinal Launch 20 mi, 1 L : Starting at 10:00 pst from Diridon Transit Center, we will head N on Guadalupe River Trail for spectacular sights. This area is very public transit friendly. As usual, if you bring your "sorrisi" (smiles) and "racconti" (stories), we will stop for "spuntini" (snacks). I can adjust my speed to accommodate slower riders (I will not drop anyone). Please bring your tools for any unfortunate events, and check the rides bulletin for any last minute updates. If you think you might be late, call/txt me and I can wait a reasonable amount of time. Berry West 669 237 7283 Berry West invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Berry West
califitalif@gmail.com 669-237-7283
Tue, 10 Feb 2026
South County Old Ladies and Gents
10:00 AM
30 mi, 3 LM
Grizzly Bear
Museum/Historic Places
Meet at Vineyard Town Center in Morgan Hill. Take Tennant exit (west off 101), left on Monterey Rd., right into parking lot (between TJ Maxx and McD's). We'll ride south to Gilroy to visit Chitactac Adams Park, an historical Native American site. We'll explore Day Rd. on our way to the park and do an out and back on Redwood Retreat Road. Return back on Watsonville Road. Lunch at Erik's. Rain cancels. 10-02-2026 10:00:00 10-02-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: South County Old Ladies and Gents 30 mi, 3 LM : Meet at Vineyard Town Center in Morgan Hill. Take Tennant exit (west off 101), left on Monterey Rd., right into parking lot (between TJ Maxx and McD's). We'll ride south to Gilroy to visit Chitactac Adams Park, an historical Native American site. We'll explore Day Rd. on our way to the park and do an out and back on Redwood Retreat Road. Return back on Watsonville Road. Lunch at Erik's. Rain cancels. Susie Shields invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Susie Shields
650 888-1225
Wed, 11 Feb 2026
Saratoga Backroads - BLT
10:00 AM
30 mi, 2 M
Grizzly Bear
Field And Farm
Tom Green
tomgreen997@yahoo.com 408-997-1939
Leo Hartung
leohartung@yahoo.com
Thu, 12 Feb 2026
Thursday Trek
9:30 AM
12-30 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Various
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Thu, 12 Feb 2026
Sunnyvale Baylands
10:00 AM
33 mi, 1 M
Grizzly Bear
Sunnyvale Baylands
Let's meet at 10:00 am at the entrance to the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden on Naglee between Bascom and Park. We'll make our way to the Stevens Creek Trail and return via the Bay Trail and the Guadalupe Creek Trail. Lunch at Bibo's Pizza on the route about 2 miles from the ride finish. Faster riders may go off the front. Rain or bad air quality cancels. Ride leader will ride at LM pace. 12-02-2026 10:00:00 12-02-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Sunnyvale Baylands 33 mi, 1 M : Let's meet at 10:00 am at the entrance to the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden on Naglee between Bascom and Park. We'll make our way to the Stevens Creek Trail and return via the Bay Trail and the Guadalupe Creek Trail. Lunch at Bibo's Pizza on the route about 2 miles from the ride finish. Faster riders may go off the front. Rain or bad air quality cancels. Ride leader will ride at LM pace. Anthony Flores invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Anthony Flores
writenbike@gmail.com 650-269-7294
Fri, 13 Feb 2026
Our Favorite Kids Are Baa'ck
9:30 AM
48 mi, 5 LM, 5,456 ft
Billy Goat
3 Bears Loop,El Toyonal,Grizzly Peak,Wildcat Canyon
Melanie Clarke
melaniekclarke@gmail.com 408-466-1982
Fri, 13 Feb 2026
Short and Sweet/ Con Azucar Cafe
10:00 AM
30 mi, 3 LM, 2100 ft
Billy Goat
Mt Pleasant
Join me for a ride on the Eastside that is not too long, not too steep, and not too fast, "Goldilocks Style". We will warm up with a beautiful ride through Alum Rock Park and stop at Con Azucar Cafe for coffee and pan dulce at mile 17.
Please plan on a social LM+ pace ride with regroups. Meet at the Berryessa Community Center and be ready to roll promptly at 10:00 am. No one left behind.
Wet pavement or AQI over 100 cancels with a notification from Rides Bulletins. 13-02-2026 10:00:00 13-02-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Short and Sweet/ Con Azucar Cafe 30 mi, 3 LM , 2100 ft: Join me for a ride on the Eastside that is not too long, not too steep, and not too fast, "Goldilocks Style". We will warm up with a beautiful ride through Alum Rock Park and stop at Con Azucar Cafe for coffee and pan dulce at mile 17. Please plan on a social LM+ pace ride with regroups. Meet at the Berryessa Community Center and be ready to roll promptly at 10:00 am. No one left behind. Wet pavement or AQI over 100 cancels with a notification from Rides Bulletins. Diane Sanchez-Costello invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Diane Sanchez-Costello
dsanchezcostello@gmail.com 408-483-6701
Fri, 13 Feb 2026
Saratoga Backroads
10:00 AM
25 mi, 3 LM, 1045 ft
Grizzly Bear
Coffee Roasting
Anthony Flores
writenbike@gmail.com 650-269-7294
Sat, 14 Feb 2026
Reverse Ham Loop Century
7:30 AM
110 mi, 5 M, 9800 ft
Billy Goat
Sierra,Calaveras/upper,Mines,San Antonio Valley,Mt Hamilton/Back
A Century+ loop from Berryessa to Livermore and return over the back side of Hamilton. Warm up right away with Sierra. Coffee Stop at mile 38 in Livermore at Rosetta Roasting 206 S J St, Livermore, CA 94550. Possible lunch stop at Mile 68 at the Junction if we can get there by 2pm and they are open, but don't count on it. We should be done by dark, but bring lights and enough nourishment for a long trek with no services. Please let me know ahead of time if you plan to join, since I will cancel if nobody is interested or if the weather is bad. So far Saturday looks good. 14-02-2026 07:30:00 14-02-2026 09:30:00 6 ACTC: Reverse Ham Loop Century 110 mi, 5 M , 9800 ft: A Century+ loop from Berryessa to Livermore and return over the back side of Hamilton. Warm up right away with Sierra. Coffee Stop at mile 38 in Livermore at Rosetta Roasting 206 S J St, Livermore, CA 94550. Possible lunch stop at Mile 68 at the Junction if we can get there by 2pm and they are open, but don't count on it. We should be done by dark, but bring lights and enough nourishment for a long trek with no services. Please let me know ahead of time if you plan to join, since I will cancel if nobody is interested or if the weather is bad. So far Saturday looks good. Peter Licht invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Peter Licht
peterflicht@gmail.com 408-464-2377
Sat, 14 Feb 2026
Our Favorite Kids Are Baa'ck
9:00 AM
73 mi, 5 LM, 6,677 ft
Billy Goat
Del Valle,Mines,Mines Upper,Del Puerto Canyon
Melanie Clarke
melaniekclarke@gmail.com 408-466-1982
Jennifer Clarke
Jennifer_lynne_clarke@yahoo.com
Sat, 14 Feb 2026
ATC Academy Class 1 Group #2
9:00 AM
9 mi, 1 L, 304 ft
Grizzly Bear
None
Greg Fong
gfong68@gmail.com (408) 497-5782
Sat, 14 Feb 2026
Love to Ride
9:30 AM
15+ mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Valentines Day
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Sat, 14 Feb 2026
San Felipe and Las Animas
9:30 AM
28 mi, 4 LM, 2161 ft
Billy Goat
Las Animas,San Felipe
Tony Le
atlevelo@gmail.com 408-202-9231
Sat, 14 Feb 2026
Calorie positive or calorie negative?
10:00 AM
32 mi, 1 LM, 600 ft
Grizzly Bear
Valentines Day
Meet at the restrooms at the NE corner of Ponderosa Park (811 Henderson Ave, Sunnyvale) at 9:45. (Water, restrooms, easy street parking). We'll do a leisurely ride around town, possibly consuming more calories than we burn. First stop is the legendary Stan's Donuts. From there, we wander past the former Park Station Hashery location, and shed a tear, or shout a curse. Then on to the Los Gatos Creek Trail and Vasona Park. We then do a u-turn and head to the Out of the Barrel in the Pruneyard for lunch. Feel free to buy food at neighboring establishments and bring it to Out of The Barrel. From there we head back to the start. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53965256 14-02-2026 10:00:00 14-02-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Calorie positive or calorie negative? 32 mi, 1 LM , 600 ft: Meet at the restrooms at the NE corner of Ponderosa Park (811 Henderson Ave, Sunnyvale) at 9:45. (Water, restrooms, easy street parking). We'll do a leisurely ride around town, possibly consuming more calories than we burn. First stop is the legendary Stan's Donuts. From there, we wander past the former Park Station Hashery location, and shed a tear, or shout a curse. Then on to the Los Gatos Creek Trail and Vasona Park. We then do a u-turn and head to the Out of the Barrel in the Pruneyard for lunch. Feel free to buy food at neighboring establishments and bring it to Out of The Barrel. From there we head back to the start. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53965256 Karl Doll invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Karl Doll
gfakgfak@gmail.com 408-202-8170
Sat, 14 Feb 2026
Happy Velotines
10:00 AM
25 mi, 3 LM, 1800 ft
Grizzly Bear
Almaden Maze
*** Same as the usual Friday's Twist & Shout ***
Meet at 09:45 to sign in for a 10:00 departure near the restrooms and bocce ball courts at Almaden Lake Park. It's easy spinning with short, steep ascents (10% - 13% gradient), including Wooded Lake Dr, Rimrock Dr, Queensbridge, and Via Santa Teresa.
The ride leader will lead from the back at LM pace, with regroups at hilltops. All paces and bike types are welcome.
If you can't make the ride, please join us at post-ride rehydration therapy at Smoke Eaters in Almaden Ranch from 12:30 am to 2:00 pm. Enjoy! 14-02-2026 10:00:00 14-02-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Happy Velotines 25 mi, 3 LM , 1800 ft: *** Same as the usual Friday's Twist & Shout *** Meet at 09:45 to sign in for a 10:00 departure near the restrooms and bocce ball courts at Almaden Lake Park. It's easy spinning with short, steep ascents (10% - 13% gradient), including Wooded Lake Dr, Rimrock Dr, Queensbridge, and Via Santa Teresa. The ride leader will lead from the back at LM pace, with regroups at hilltops. All paces and bike types are welcome. If you can't make the ride, please join us at post-ride rehydration therapy at Smoke Eaters in Almaden Ranch from 12:30 am to 2:00 pm. Enjoy! Dzung Dang invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Dzung Dang
agatsu@gmail.com 408-828-3281
Mon, 16 Feb 2026
Lead On
9:30 AM
20+ mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear
Presidents Day
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Mon, 16 Feb 2026
Cardinal Launch
10:00 AM
18 mi, 1 L
Grizzly Bear
New Members Ride
Starting at 10:00 pst from Diridon Transit Center, we will head N on Guadalupe River Trail for spectacular sights. This area is very public transit friendly. As usual, if you bring your "sorrisi" (smiles) and "racconti" (stories), we will stop for "spuntini" (snacks). I can adjust my speed to accommodate slower riders. Please bring your tools for any unfortunate events, and check the rides bulletin for any last minute updates. If you think you might be late, call/text me and I can wait a reasonable amount of time. Berry West 669 237 7283 Start location: Diridon Transit Center, San Jose 16-02-2026 10:00:00 16-02-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Cardinal Launch 18 mi, 1 L : Starting at 10:00 pst from Diridon Transit Center, we will head N on Guadalupe River Trail for spectacular sights. This area is very public transit friendly. As usual, if you bring your "sorrisi" (smiles) and "racconti" (stories), we will stop for "spuntini" (snacks). I can adjust my speed to accommodate slower riders. Please bring your tools for any unfortunate events, and check the rides bulletin for any last minute updates. If you think you might be late, call/text me and I can wait a reasonable amount of time. Berry West 669 237 7283 Start location: Diridon Transit Center, San Jose Berry West invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Berry West
califitalif@gmail.com 669-237-7283
Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Year of the Fire Horse
9:30 AM
20+ mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear
Chinese New Year
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Tue, 17 Feb 2026
South County Old Ladies and Gents
10:00 AM
28 mi, 3 LM
Grizzly Bear
Reservoirs
Kris Thompson
ksvt@me.com 408-612-6696
Susie Shields
Wed, 18 Feb 2026
Hicks East Humbler-BLT
10:00 AM
30 mi, 5 M, 2374 ft
Billy Goat
Hicks East,Shannon/Kennedy
Tom Green
tomgreen997@yahoo.com 408-997-1939
Leo Hartung
leohartung@yahoo.com
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Thursday Trek
9:30 AM
12-30 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear
Various
Stephanie Metz
stephaniemetz@comcast.net 408-981-3780
Sun, 22 Feb 2026
2 Easy Goats & Sunken Gardens
8:30 AM
33 mi, 4 LM, 2110 ft
Billy Goat
Mt Eden/Pierce,Stevens Canyon
Meet at 8:15 at the restrooms at the NE corner of Ponderosa Park (811 Henderson Ave, Sunnyvale) for some urban zig-zagging and two goats. Ride ends at Sunken Gardens Golf Course, about 1/2 mile from the start. This allows a somewhat-leisurely 3 1/2 hours before the Ride Leader Lunch (if you received an invitation and RSVPed!) Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33955543 22-02-2026 08:30:00 22-02-2026 10:30:00 6 ACTC: 2 Easy Goats & Sunken Gardens 33 mi, 4 LM , 2110 ft: Meet at 8:15 at the restrooms at the NE corner of Ponderosa Park (811 Henderson Ave, Sunnyvale) for some urban zig-zagging and two goats. Ride ends at Sunken Gardens Golf Course, about 1/2 mile from the start. This allows a somewhat-leisurely 3 1/2 hours before the Ride Leader Lunch (if you received an invitation and RSVPed!) Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33955543 Karl Doll invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Karl Doll
gfakgfak@gmail.com 408-202-8170
Wed, 25 Feb 2026
Wednesday Metcalf Mauler (BLT)
10:00 AM
33 mi, 5 M
Billy Goat
Metcalf
Tom Green
tomgreen997@yahoo.com 408-997-1939
Leo Hartung
leohartung@yahoo.com