Ride your bike to work, school, or volunteer position and get club credit for your miles. This is the first day of Bike to Work week, and I know some of our club members do work on weekends. Call or email your miles to me and I'll compile them and send them in for stats.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Meet near Togo's/Target on 680/Landess (see LMT014). Let's get this ride out of the way before the Hot summer! Rest at "The Junction Bar", and other good/quick stops TBD , so we can get enough drinks/food. (LMT014)=(route) [View Route Sheet]

Meet at Campbell Park - Gilman and Campbell Ave, west of Hwy 17. This (first Saturday of every month) ride is a great way to meet new people and see what the club is like. Bring a few dollars for your pancakes and coffee at the halfway point.

Meet at Linda Vista School. From Hwy 680, exit at Alum Rock Ave. Go east on Alum Rock, turn left on Kirk Rd - park in the street in front of the school. Ride leader will again be hauling a trailer loaded down with a cooler full of drinks and sandwiches for everybody at the top. All paces welcome. Ride #s LVS002, LVS003, maps provided. [View Route Sheet]

The best got better. This fantastic ride is on the week-end this time, bringing a commuter traffic free drive to the start at the Golden Gate south visitor center. In case you missed this before, here it is again - lots of sights to see when crossing the Golden Gate, climbing Mt Tam and then cruising Sausalito to a bakery deli lunch. While returning on the Fort Baker and Counzelman roads, enjoy stunning bay, SF, GG and Pacific vistas while getting some Fort Baker history. Driving directions: take Hwy 101 north to the GG Bridge; just before the bridge entrance, exit right; pass the tourist center; left onto Lincoln Blvd; left into the dirt parking area.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Depart from park and ride lot just one block from the Chevron at 8695 Prunedale North Road near the 101 & 156 junction. We will use the new Blackie Road bridge to take a counterclockwise loop to Salinas then over San Juan Grade, up Fremont Peak, a short stop at Windmill Market store with a return via Carr/Anzar and the Maher Road wall. Co-listed with Alameda Velo. Ride info without Fremont Peak is linked here: connect.garmin.com/activity/273682032.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Meet near Lexington School - take 17 South, Bear Creek Road exit, go over 17 and turn right, go about a quarter-mile, then park on the left side of the road. We will ride the goats, and then have lunch at the Summit Store. This is a group ride with lots of regroups.

This connect-the-stripes ride will link the 237, Guadalupe River, Hwy 87, and Los Alamitos Creek Trails to move between two popular ACTC ride locations - the Great Mall in Milpitas and the Almaden Light Rail Station in south San Jose. The route sheet provided will make you master of the Guadalupe River Trail maze. Return will be on the Light Rail, so bring $2.00 for fare (65 and older with ID, $1.00) and two jokes to share on the ride. Meet near the bump sign at the Great Mall in Milpitas, right next to the Light Rail station. We'll stop for a snack somewhere along the route. My cell phone: 408-250-0522.

JUST ANOTHER MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURE Ride. We will ride various selected dirt trails depending on rider input. Check the mtb@lists.actc.org site, or call between 9:00 pm & 10:00 pm the evening before for the starting location. Bring all necessary supplies. This is an LM/G ride.

Ride your bike to work, school, or volunteer position and get club credit for your miles. Yes, some people work on weekends, so this is their chance to get credit for their commute. Call or email your miles to me and I'll compile them and send them in for stats.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Meet at Soquel High School, 401 Old San San Jose Rd, Soquel. Lunch at the Paris Bakery in Monterey. Please note that Fort Ord is hilly in addition to the two goats!

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Join me for an early morning training ride up Montebello and a climb or two in the area. We will start at the Sunnyvale Community Center in the first parking lot off Michelangelo. Ride will be led as a no drop ride but should be able to maintain at least an LM pace(12-14mph on the flats). Rain cancels.

Bring your shopping bags/panniers/backpacks as we are headed to the Los Gatos Farmers Market. Meet at the VTA Park and Ride light rail station behind the apartments near the corner of Coleman and Winfield. This is a group ride with regroups along the way.

This is a scenic and mostly flat ride along the Alameda Creek Regional Trail,, but with a few small hills. It is a really special route including the marshes, birds, and a visit to the nature center at Coyote Hills. We will start from the Fremont BART station parking lot off Stevenson Blvd, at the north end of the lot, next to Mowry and opposite Vancouver street. Bring lunch for a picnic at the park.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Meet at the upper parking lot, Pioneer Hotel, Woodside Rd/Whiskey Hill. Lunch stop in Pescadero. This is a no-drop ride. [View Route Sheet]

**IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Meet at the shopping center at the corner of Blossom Hill and Harwood. We will climb Hicks and Kennedy, stop off at Peet's and finish up on Shannon. All paces welcome and faster riders can ride off of the front.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Meet at the Sunnyvale Community Center parking lot off Michelangelo near the El Camino/Remington junction for a easy paced ride to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Rain or wet pavement cancels with possible reschedule.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** What does the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867) have to do with cycling? Beats me. This ride will be a quick, no hills, loop through San Jose, Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and Saratoga. Meet at the Starbird Park restrooms on Starbird Circle and Boynton Ave in San Jose. Ride will be led at an M-pace, with one quick regroup. Faster riders may go ahead and slower riders must be able to navigate and ride alone.
Route: http://bit.ly/SunSpin1

Meet at K Mart in Hollister. LDTR are for experienced, fit riders. All paces welcome. Regroups for M+ pace. No sweep. Route HLK027 [View Route Sheet]

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Meet at the upper parking lot, Pioneer Hotel, Woodside Rd/Whiskey Hill. Lunch stop in Pescadero. This is a no-drop ride. [View Route Sheet]

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Join Team Hill Slug on a slow creep up Old Calaveras to Calaveras to Felter to Sierra (~2700 feet) and, finally, a reward of hot dogs at Mark's Hot Dogs, the Big Orange! Bring $ and lots of water. The ride becomes a group ride at the base of Sierra & Piedmont (12- 14 mph). START: In the Mall parking lot across from the Great Mall VTA LIGHT RAIL/BUS Station, Great Mall Parkway & McCandless Drive/Great Mall Dr., Milpitas.

***IMROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Join me for a pre-Mother's Day celebration ride. Take HW 101 south to HW 25 south, through Hollister, and continue about 30 miles, turn right on HW 146, then left into the Pinnacles Campground. Meet at the Visitors Center/General Store. Entrance fee is $5/car. Or park on HW25 near the gate and ride in. All paces welcome. Ride will be led at LM pace with regroups as needed. No one left behind. Cell: 408-914-8464. Please print your own cue sheet. I will bring a few extra copies. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2430360/cue_sheet

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** 9:30 Meet at Houge Park at the intersection of White Oaks Ave and Twilight Dr. in S.J. near Ca85 and Bascom. 10:00 Start/finish the east parking lot of Almaden Lake Park, south of the Colman on Winfield. Santa Clara County Open Space presents Coyote Valley Family Farm Feast Saturday, May 11, 2013, 11:00am - 4:00pm Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve 550 Palm Avenue in Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Check out the FLIER On there web site. Admin=Free Food=$$$, http://www.openspaceauthority.org/about/pdf/Family_Feast_Flier_4_25_13.pdf Warning - Ride could leave on time. Route is bike path South,Camden, Rt.Harry, McKean, Baley, Rt.Santa Teresa, Rt.Palm. Return is open. We will spend 45min to an hour at the park opening.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Meet at Shoup Park near University Avenue in Los Altos for a two-goat ride through San Mateo County. We will stop at Roberts after the second goat. This is a social ride with lots of regroups and an LM pace (the leader doesn't go much faster than that).

JUST ANOTHER MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURE Ride. We will ride various selected dirt trails depending on rider input. Check the mtb@lists.actc.org site, or call between 9:00 pm & 10:00 pm the evening before for the starting location. Bring all necessary supplies. This is an LM/G ride.

Classic reservoir loop and a coffee stop in Morgan Hill. Shorter option on Oak Glen cuts off 5 miles. Longer option returns on Coyote Bike Path and adds 5 miles. Two and three Goat options have been added.Bernal, Llagas/Willow Spring. Ride at your own pace, directions provided. Meet at Bici Bike Shop, Cottle and Rochester Roads, San Jose. Maps and Cue sheet on the following links: 45-Mile Option http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1754653 40-Mile Option (Willow Spring/Llagas) http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2030773 35-Mile Option http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2036313

Begin at Bici Bike shop (corner of Cottle Rd & Rochester Ave, San Jose) go over the Santa Teresa hump and on to Morgan Hill. Choices for lunch are Erik's Deli and Starbuck's. Return is on the Coyote Creek Trail. I will be out of town, so William will lead the ride.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Join me for an early morning training ride up Montebello and a climb or two in the area. We will start at the Sunnyvale Community Center in the first parking lot off Michelangelo. Ride will be led as a no drop ride but should be able to maintain at least an LM pace(12-14mph on the flats). Rain cancels.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Early start to prepare for Mother's Day. Meet at the Tully library, Tully and Galveston, San Jose, for the Metcalf loop. No one left behind.

Return to San Jose, via a slightly more scenic route. Riders are encouraged to travel self-contained, but there will be a SAG available to help out. Shared driving. Webpage at http://www.bikemaster.org/campouts/pinnacles/pin_camp.htm [View Route Sheet]

Meet at the lightrail station/park and ride behind the apartments at Coleman and Winfield. We will head down to Morgan Hill for lunch and come back via the path. There will be regroups.

***IMPROPMTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Ride with Team Hill Slug on the rollers on Piedmont and climb two 0.2 mile 7-8 percent hills. With the exception of the 2 climbs, this a "group" ride. Riders are expected to maintain a 12-14 mph pace on the level. The slowest rider sets the pace for the group. Bring money for coffee/tea & food at Mission Coffee. START: In the Mall parking lot across from the Great Mall VTA LIGHT RAIL/BUS Station, Great Mall Parkway & McCandless Drive/Great Mall Dr., Milpitas.

You can get in a ride this morning (note the earlier start time) and still get back in time for Mother's Day celebrations. Meet at the Big Basin Cafe on Big Basin Way in Saratoga. You can park behind the stores on the north side of Big Basin Way (Hwy 9). Those who wish can stop for refreshments afterwards. Please plan to stay with the other riders and take regroups.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Meet at Lexington Dam (dirt parking lot on the left near the dam) in Los Gatos (Alma Bridge Rd./ Hwy 17) at 10AM. Regroups at Soquel High School in Soquel & lunch at Scotts Valley market. Maps provided. Ride LXD 012. To contact the leader, use 408-515-1748 (cell). [View Route Sheet]

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Join me for a ride through Los Altos to celebrate mothers day. Bring a snack for a quick stop along the way. This will be a slow paced, no drop group ride with some short hills. Meet at the Sunnyvale Community Center parking lot on Michelangelo nearest to the Remington side. Rain or wet pavement cancels the ride with possible reschedule. Co-leader is Chrisopher Larson

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Come commemorate Mother's Day with a short but special ride that traces a heart through Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga and San Jose. Meet at the south parking lot of John D Morgan Park, on Budd and San Tomas Expressway in Campbell. Ride will be led at an M-pace, with one quick regroup in Saratoga. Faster riders may go ahead and slower riders must be able to navigate and ride alone.
Route: http://bit.ly/HeartRoute

Join the ACTC Academy Class. Weather may be chilly in places so bring along suitable clothing. A SAG vehicle will provide snacks and storage for extra clothing (bring a labeled bag). After the ride Pizza will be provided by the Academy. Start at Cabrillo College Parking lot K (just east of the gym) on Soquel Ave. This date may be rescheduled if a previous Academy ride is postponed due to rain or heat. RSVP prior to May 15th (harrylic@ix.netcom.com, 264-2568). For reschedule details check with the ride leaders or Harry Lichtbach after May 11th. For more details see article in B&BB. Leo Jed leojed@gmail.com 831-425-2650 and Sam Fairchild samfairchild95@gmail.com 408-300-2358

Join my daughter and I for a self-supported campout. This campout is set up for riding completely self-contained so you will need to be able to carry your own gear. We will have NO SAG. We will be heading to Uvas Park for an 3 night stay. Shared cost for the campsite(s). Cost should be around $7 a night. Riders will need to carry supplies for lunch, dinner and breakfast. A ride on Sunday will go around the reservoirs and make a stop at local stores to restock if needed. There will be two rides to lead people back on Monday or Tuesday. Any questions on recommended/required equipment, please email ahead of time. Meet at our house in Sunnyvale. People are encouraged to ride to the start. You can drop gear off beforehand by arrangement. Space will be limited unless we are able to reserve additional campsites closer to the date. Please contact by May 1 to reserve your spot.

Meet at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Take Hwy 280 or Hwy 101 north, cross over the Golden Gate Bridge, first exit on Alexander Ave, Left on Bunker Rd, Right on Bunker Rd, go down the hill, Right on Murray Circle, Left to stay on Murray Circle, parking lot is on the right. We will have an early lunch in Stinson Beach. No one left behind. Carpooling is a good idea. Ride # SAU010. [View Route Sheet]

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR CREDIT*** Meet at McKenzie Park, on Fremont Avenue near Springer Road and Foothill Expressway. This is a no drop ride, but be prepared the ride at the posted pace. We will have lunch in Pescadero. Route files are located at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1212184.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Join Team Hill Slug for a slow climb up the Calaveras Wall, past the bald eagle's nest, and to Sunol for lunch. Bring food and plenty of water. Then the Team will climb the "back" of Calaveras and return to Milpitas. A total of total of 3200 ft of climbing. The ride starts at the Mall parking across from the Great Mall VTA LIGHT RAIL/BUS Station, Great Mall Parkway & McCandless/Great Mall Drive, Milpitas.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Meet near Lexington School - take 17 South, Bear Creek Road exit, go over 17 and turn right, go about a quarter-mile, then park on the left side of the road. We will ride the goats, and then have lunch at the Summit Store. This is a group ride with lots of regroups.

JUST ANOTHER MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURE Ride. We will ride various selected dirt trails depending on rider input. Check the mtb@lists.actc.org site, or call between 9:00 pm & 10:00 pm the evening before for the starting location. Bring all necessary supplies. This is an LM/G ride.

Both nature and history buffs will enjoy this ride around a Bay Area treasure, the Alviso Slough. Waterfowl and critters; a ghost town (now more visible due to a newly opened trail); tales of a kidnapping, lynching and a ferry disaster provide interest. The 13 miles of slough trail are dirt, so cross bikes and mountain bikes are recommended, but a sturdy road bike will do. Meet at the corner of N.McCarthy Blvd. and Ranch Dr. in Milpitas in front of the now-defunct Borders Books. Bring a snack, as we will not stop at a commercial eatery. My cell phone: 408-250-0522.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Early-bird distance members are invited to ride-share to the Tour of California Stage 8 Marina Green start (http://www.presidio.gov/map/PrintMaps/Presidio%20Map.pdf), then bike briskly up to Santa Rosa and back, with lunch regroup at the ATOC finish and lifestyle fair. Bring road lights, schwag storage, reflection, funds, camera, and low gears, and please RSVP at least 24 hours prior, to board with bike and all day tour essentials at 5:10 am, for a 5:30 am departure from 1570 Holt Avenue, Grant Park Restrooms, Los Altos, or merge at the Presidio Sports Basement at 6:45 am (you may not be able to drive or park there). ATOC concise updates: http://www.steephill.tv/tour-of-california/ Print or program cue sheet: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2511713

Meet at the Park and Ride/Lightrail station behind the apartments at Winfield and Coleman. This is a group ride with regroups along the way. There will be a lunch stop on the way back.

***IMPROPMTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Ride with Team Hill Slug on the rollers on Piedmont and climb two 0.2 mile 7-8 percent hills. With the exception of the 2 climbs, this a "group" ride. Riders are expected to maintain a 12-14 mph pace on the level. The slowest rider sets the pace for the group. Bring money for coffee/tea & food at Mission Coffee. START: In the Mall parking lot across from the Great Mall VTA LIGHT RAIL/BUS Station, Great Mall Parkway & McCandless Drive/Great Mall Dr., Milpitas.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Meet at Shoup Park in Los Altos. Warm up on Moody then do Westridge both ways; next to do is Page Mill (lower/upper) to Skyline. Folks short on time/energy can return via Page Mill..., but others with time and energy can get the fifth goat. Right on Skyline, descend 84, and ascend Alpine West. Return to cars via Page Mill and Altamont. Several recharge stops TBD. Route sheet provided.

We'll do the two easier rides on Hamilton and Quimby this time, stopping at Grant Ranch for snacks, and leave the tougher parts for a later day. Park along Alum Rock Ave in the dirt area just before Mt Hamilton Road. Bring plenty of water and bike necessities. Please plan to ride with the group and take regrtoups.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Meet at Houge Park at the intersection of White Oaks Ave and Twilight Dr. in San Jose near Hwy 85 and Bascom. We will wind through Saratoga and take a more unusual way to do the Mt. Eden/Pierce goat. All paces welcome and faster riders can go off of the front.

Ride will be led from the Uvas parking lot at Uvas Dam. We will stop in the area of Trader Joes in Morgan Hill for those camping to stock up on food and have lunch before heading back to the Uvas parking lot. Rain or wet pavement cancels.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** If you like Olallieberry pie, this ride will visit two of my favorite bakeries. Meet at Gizdich Ranch, 55 Peckham Rd in Watsonville (http://www.gizdich-ranch.com/indextwo.php?gr=map)

Join in on a century route stretching south to Morgan Hill then heading north to Woodside and Canada Road. Although not a Billy Goat ride, the route will be more challenging with rolling hills - but no sustained climbs. As always, all are welcome, including first time and experienced century riders. Fast riders may go ahead of the group, but all are expected to regroup at several designated stops and regroups. There are 20, 50 and 108 mile options. Ride starts at Almaden Lake Park at Winfield (East) entrance. New Map and cue sheet will be posted one week before the ride.

*** IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT *** Join me for my favorite ride on the Eastside! Bring your lunch or snack as we will have a picnic in the park in Sunol after we climb Kilkare. We will return on Calaveras. Please plan on a social ride with plenty of regroups. Wet pavement cancels. Meet at the Berryessa Community Center, 3050 Berryessa Rd. Please print your route sheet http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2099958

Bring your camera for a frolic with the Three Bears on a reservoirs loop through rolling grasslands hills. Then struggle up El Toyonal to the ridgeline rollers on Skyline and Grizzly Peak. Enjoy 35 miles of spectacular bay vistas while those rollers extract their toll. To drive there from San Jose, take 680 North to Hw 24 West, at Orinda, exit right on the Camino Pablo off ramp, go northerly on Camino Pablo to Bear Creek Rd, turn right and park in the dirt area across the road or turn right again, into the sports complex parking lot.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Let's ride up HW9 North Lower to warm up and then climb up Regnart Rd. Meet at the Campbell Park restrooms on E. Campbell Ave and Gilman Ave in Campbell. This ride will be led at an average LM-M pace with regroups at the top of each climb. Faster riders may go ahead and slower riders must be able to navigate and ride alone until reaching regroup points. Bring water and snacks.
Route: http://bit.ly/TZyJgE

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Meet at Shoup Park near University Avenue in Los Altos for a three-goat tour of San Mateo County. This ride includes the seldom-ridden Bear Gulch Road, which is so far off the beaten path that we have heard that a rock star lives there. We will stop at the Skylonda Store and Roberts for regroups and refueling. This is a social rides with lots of regroups.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Let's ride the best routes in Annadel State Park. It's on the longer side but worth the drive & effort! Meet at 11:00am at the Lawndale parking lot. Bring plenty of water, a lunch & all cycling supplies for this ride. More info is at www.parks.ca.gov/pages/480/files/ANNADELSP2.pdf or email me. Carpooling is encouraged. Delicious Mexican food afterward at Su Casa restaurant near the park. My cell phone is fiveten-fourOh9-6711 This is a group ride.

***IMPROMPTU RIDE FOR STATS CREDIT*** Start and finish in Hollister on Ladd Lane (formerly Southside Rd.) next to the K-Mart parking lot. Driving directions: Hwy 101 south; exit Highway 25; Rt on Tres Pinos Rd; Lf on Ladd Lane. Park next to the KMart parking lot or in their parking lot section nearest Ladd. As always, for all rides contact the ride leader for length and goat options, rain cancellations, and carpools.

Where will Ralph choose to aim this group? A bike path? A historical site? Only you can influence his choice. This (4th Sunday of every month) 15 mile ride is for new riders and old friends who like to chat. Meet at Hamilton and Leigh in the Congregational Church Parking lot.