Almaden Cycle Touring Club

ACTC Ride Calendar for September 2004

Any Day. . . . . . . . Spare the Air Ride
Any Time. . . . . . . . Any Miles, Any Pace
Utility Ride
Substitute a bike trip for a car trip, or make a utility trip on your bike (Commuting, shopping, errands, etc.) on a "Spare the Air Day" and get club credit for your miles. For official spare the air announcements check out www.sparetheair.org or call 1-800-HELP-AIR. I'll e-mail announcements to the club list when I get them, too. Call or e-mail me with your mileage and I'll compile the list for the ride coordinator.
Jenn Rodriguez. . . . . . . . 243-2646 jennifer.rodriguez@roche.com

1st Week - September 1 to 5

Wed, 1 Sep. . . . . . . . Velo Voyage to the former Veeps Vicarious Venues
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 15 mi, 3 L-LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Shannon/Kennedy
Meet at Safeway/Café Florian at the corner of Union and Los Gatos Almaden Road for an easy Goat.
Dave Seeley. . . . . . . . 356-3205

Wed, 1 Sep. . . . . . . . A Visit to Portola Park
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 5 LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Alpine West, Portola Park
Meet at the Russian Ridge parking lot at the intersection of Skyline, Alpine, and Pagemill. We will stop at Park Headquarters for water. Bring snacks. Shorter option available.
Barry Chaffin. . . . . . . . 592-0431

Wed, 1 Sep. . . . . . . . Alpine Adventures
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 30 mi, 2 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Roasting
Meet us at Congress Springs Park on Glen Brae, just south of Cox, in Saratoga, for a social ride to Ladera for coffee and/or frozen yogurt and conversation. Where does "Alpine Adventures" come in? Well, Ladera is on Alpine, which is being remodeled, so it is an adventure at times.
Margaret and Richard. . . . . . . . 446-2192

Wed, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep. . . . . . . . Hills R Us
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 35-70 mi, 3-6 M-MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various
Enjoy Skyline without traffic. Meet at Shoup Garden Park, 400 University Ave, in Los Altos. Ride varies weekly but includes Hwy 9, Page Mill, Old La Honda, Kings Mt, West Alpine, and Tunitas Ck. Ample regroups and lunch (bring or buy) after the major climb(s). Be prepared for variable weather on Skyline. Foul weather in the hills keeps the ride in the valley. Co-listed with Western Wheelers.
Van Whitis. . . . . . . . 650-856-3181
Roger Coombes. . . . . . . . 774-9440 hisakoroger@earthlink.net

Wed, 1, 15, 29 Sep. . . . . . . . Quintessential Quimby Quadrant-2 Goat
6:00 PM. . . . . . . . 13 mi, 5 MB, 2590 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Quimby West, Quimby East
A quick qlimb up quirky Quimby West with an optional Quimby East bonus. Meet at the SE corner of Quimby and White Road near Carl's Junior. BRING LIGHTS. Questions? Query the ride Queen.
Mike McGeough. . . . . . . . 510-494-5238 mmcgeough@autosi.com
Karen McGeough. . . . . . . . 532-6737 kmcgeough@autosi.com

Thu, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Shannon/Kennedy Tag and Coffee Ride
6:15 AM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 3 MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Shannon/Kennedy
We are at the coffee shop at 7:15. Other goats optional in the area. Meet at Pam's house, 1514 Chaumont Dr.
Deborah Lefferts. . . . . . . . 267-3038 deblefferts@sbcglobal.net
Pam Downs. . . . . . . . 266-1490

Thu, 2 Sep. . . . . . . . Evergreen Explorer
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 20 mi, 3 L-LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Roasting
We will explore some of the newer streets in the Evergreen area of San Jose. Meet at Evergreen Community Center's parking lot on San Felipe Rd. just south of Yerba Buena Road. Coffee is near the end of the ride.
Karen Bishop. . . . . . . . 238-0399

Thu, 2 Sep. . . . . . . . Veep's Voyages for Vittles
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 35 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Lunch Ride
Description: Meet near the Jack-in-the-Box at the SE corner of Santa Teresa and Cottle Roads. We will do some riding around SJ, Los Gatos, and Campbell before going for coffee at Stan's Donuts in Santa Clara. Level ride back to the start. No one left behind.
John Mazzella. . . . . . . . 972-1991

Thu, 2 Sep. . . . . . . . Long Ridge
5:00 PM. . . . . . . . 10-16 mi, 5 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . Long Ridge, Saratoga Gap, or Peter's Creek
Meet in the turnout along Skyline about 1.5 miles west of the Hwy 9/Skyline intersection. If you show up late, start with Saratoga Gap. Bring the usual supplies. Rain or intense heat cancels. I'm only listing this ride twice this month, so do both!
Tyler French. . . . . . . . 756-7396 tyler.j.french@lmco.com

Thu, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Quimby Mauler
5:00 PM. . . . . . . . 30 mi, 6 M, 3000 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Quimby (usually)
Meet at Silver Creek Linear Park, off of Yerba Buena before you climb the hill. On request, other close-by Billy goats might be climbed. Ride # SCP001.
Art Cruz. . . . . . . . 831-628-3666
Don Axtell. . . . . . . . 224-8147

Thu, 2, 9, 16, 23 Sep. . . . . . . . Almaden Ramble
5:30 PM. . . . . . . . 20-25 mi, 2-5 LM-M
Billy Goat/Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Various
Meet at Almaden Light Rail behind the apartments at Coleman and Winfield. We will regroup, no one left behind.
Sept 2. . . . . . . . Shannon/Kennedy
Sept 9. . . . . . . . Bernal, optional Via Santa Teresa /Scenic Vista
Sept 16. . . . . . . . Shannon/Kennedy, optional Peach/Cannon
Sept 23. . . . . . . . Hicks
Valerie Butler. . . . . . . . 323-8510 (Call by Wed evening)

Thu, 2, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . The McKenzie Ride
5:30 PM. . . . . . . . 20-25 mi, 3-5 B-S
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various
Join us for a fast, fun ride starting in Los Altos, ranging from Los Gatos to Woodside. A different route every week, often including a Goat or two, such as Mt Eden/Pierce, or Moody. The pace can be high at times, but we regroup during the ride. No snivelers, no sandbaggers. Meet at McKenzie Park on Fremont near the corner of Foothill Expy and Springer. NOTE: NO rides Sept. 9 & 16!!
Pete Klein. . . . . . . . 725-2544
Karl Schilling. . . . . . . . 559-3325

Thu, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Thursday Argonaut Center
6:00 PM. . . . . . . . 18-30 mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . At least one, maybe more
Meet at Argonaut Shopping Center on Sunnyvale-Saratoga road east side just south of Pierce in Saratoga. Park at Mountain Mikes Pizza. This will be an interval-training ride. We start the year at an M pace, regroup at the tops of hills and encourage each other. Eventually, all goats in the area will be accommodated. Triples recommended. Route gets more challenging, hills get steeper and longer, and the pace increases to MB as the season progresses. Ride rolls at 6:00 PM sharp. Wet Pavement cancels.
Henry Perez. . . . . . . . 997-3207 HSPerez@aol.com
Mark Pryor. . . . . . . . 410-8109 mapryor@pacbell.net

Fri, 3 Sep. . . . . . . . McKenzie Meander
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 30 mi, 3 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Woodside
Meet us at McKenzie Park in Los Altos for a social meander to Woodside where I'm sure we can find coffee and goodies.
Margaret and Richard. . . . . . . . 446-2192

Fri, 3, 10, 17, 24 Sep. . . . . . . . A Good Time Friday Ride
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 23-38 mi, 1-2 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Various
Meet at the Park N Ride at Coleman and Winfield.
Sep 3. . . . . . . . Lunch Ride to Lees Sandwich Shop 30 mi, 1 LM-M
Sep 10. . . . . . . . Coffee Roasting Ride to Santana Row 24 mi, 1 LM-M
Sep 17. . . . . . . . Super Burrito Ride via Bailey Loop Plus 27 mi, 2 LM-M
Sep 24. . . . . . . . Dim Sum Ride to Cupertino 34 mi, 1 LM-M
Social Ride with regroups and sweep, holding about 14 mph on flats and faster with downhills or wind aided.
Andy Leach. . . . . . . . 268-7058

. . . . . . . . Weekend . . . . . . . .

Sat, 4 Sep. . . . . . . . The Devil Made Me Do It! North
6:30 AM. . . . . . . . 135 mi, 5 MB, 10344 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Palomares, Mt. Diablo, Morgan Territory, Patterson Pass
Meet on Calaveras at the intersection of Hwy 680 in Sunol before sunrise. We will ride the northern half of the Devil Mountain Double route. The ride starts before sunrise and will end after sunset. LIGHTS ARE REQUIRED. Bring at least 2 water bottles and plenty of food. Infrequent stops and no sweep.
Mike McGeough. . . . . . . . 510-494-5238 mmcgeough@autosi.com
Karen McGeough. . . . . . . . 532-6737 kmcgeough@autosi.com

Sat, 4 Sep. . . . . . . . Breakfast Ride
8:00 AM. . . . . . . . 14 mi, 1 L
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Breakfast Ride
Meet at Campbell Park-Gilman and Campbell Ave, west of Hwy 17. This 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.
Ralph Coole. . . . . . . . 264-4937

Sat, 4 Sep. . . . . . . . Three Billys Before Dinner
8:30 AM. . . . . . . . ~40 mi, 6 B-BS
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Montebello, Redwood Gulch, Sanborn
Meet at Bramhall Park on the corner of Willow Street and Camino Ramon in Willow Glen. The only stops will be for stop lights/signs and possibly coffee near the end. This will be a strenuous ride, in other words if you can talk you need to ride harder. Bring plenty of water and on bike food.
Michael Curtis. . . . . . . . 448-4513 mcespresso@juno.com

Sat, 4 Sep . . . . . . . . 3 Goats from McKenzie
8:45 AM . . . . . . . . 65 mi, 5 M 5000+ ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Kings Mtn Rd, Star Hill/Swett, West Alpine
Ride starts at 9:00 - Meet at McKenzie Park on Fremont Ave/Los Altos. We will wander over to Woodside and make our way through Huddart Park and up King's Mtn then a leisurely jaunt up Star Hill, over to La Honda and back via West Alpine. Regroups at the top of all sustained climbs. Maps provided.
Patrice & Steve Carney . . . . . . . . h-945-1203/c-623-9593 PatriceCarney@aol.com

Sat, 4, 11, 25, Sep. . . . . . . . Just Dirt Preserves
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 15-20 mi. 5 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . Saratoga Gap, Long Ridge, Peters Creek, Skyline
Meet at the small dirt turnout parking area located on Hwy 35 (Skyline Blvd.) about 1 1/2 miles northwest of the intersection of Hwy 9 & Hwy 35. (This turnout is about 50 yards northwest of the trailheads where Saratoga Gap Trail & Long Ridge Trail cross Hwy 35.) Bring all necessary supplies. No one left behind.
Richard Holtermann. . . . . . . . 578-5731 x223, 226-6871 mtbholt@yahoo.com

Sat, 4 Sep. . . . . . . . Tortoises Climbing Hills
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 5 LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Zayante
For this leisurely jaunt up to Summit Road, we will start from the Safeway lot at Graham Hill and Mt. Herman roads in Felton. Bring water and a snack for the top. Please leave a message before Friday night if you have any questions.
Marcia Wire. . . . . . . . 395-0386


Sat, 4 Sep. . . . . . . . Ladies' Night Out Day 1 of 2
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 3 LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Half Moon Bay
Ladies, please join us for an overnight adventure, sag provided, to the Montara Lighthouse hostel, returning Sunday mid-day. We will leave from the lake behind Applejack's in La Honda. Bring a potluck for dinner (sag will transport). There are some short hills, but we go slowly. We're just learning ourselves, so don't let them keep you home. One or two riders could even get a lift past the hills in the SAG if they wanted. Bring money/food for lunch and breakfast. Regroups/sweeps. No one left behind. Beautiful ocean views!! Hostel is $21 and includes sheets, blanket, and pillow. Space is limited. Please write or call with questions and so we can reserve a spot for you.
Carol Roedder. . . . . . . . 739-9406 croedder-actc0124@mailblocks.com
Aleene Reisinger. . . . . . . . 997-8260 aleene_reisinger@sbcglobal.net

Sat, 4 Sep. . . . . . . . New Brighton Overnighter Day 1 of 2
10:30 AM. . . . . . . . 35+ mi, 4 LM-M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Old Santa Cruz Hwy
Interested in trying a local, self-contained, overnight bicycling campout adventure? New Brighton State Park in Capitola has a great hiker-biker group campsite for only $2 per person per night (plus a few quarters for a hot shower), no reservations required. Ride your bike and gear to Los Gatos and meet us at the coffee shop next to Summit Bicycle. We'll ride up the dirt bike trail to Lexington Dam and then follow paved roads to Capitola. After setting up camp we'll dine on beer and pizza as we watch the sun set from the cliffs overlooking the ocean. Travel light, no SAG! All paces welcome, cue sheets provided.
Jerry Schonewille. . . . . . . . 297-2047

Sat, 4 Sep. . . . . . . . Alamadine on De Klein
5:00 PM. . . . . . . . 15 mi, 1 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Dinner Ride
I rode hard this morning, went home and took a shower, now join me for dinner. Meet at Willow Glen Elementary School at the corner of Lincoln Ave. and Minnesota Ave. We will ride around the 'Glen' and then have dinner somewhere in Willow Glen. This will be a social ride with plenty of time to talk and laugh.
Michael Curtis. . . . . . . . 448-4513 mcespresso@juno.com

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Sun, 5 Sep . . . . . . . . Calaveras Loop
6:45 AM . . . . . . . . 45 mi, 5 M 1500 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Calaveras (wall side)
Ride starts at 7:00 am!!!! - Meet at the Higuera Adobe Park on the corner of Park Victoria at Wessex (Jacklin exit off 680/Dixon Landing off 880). We are not normally early risers, but want to get back before the heat sets in. Guaranteed stop at Starbucks! Maps provided.
Patrice & Steve Carney . . . . . . . . h-945-1203/c-623-9593 PatriceCarney@aol.com

Sun, 5 Sep. . . . . . . . New Brighton Overnighter Day 2 of 2
9:00 AM. . . . . . . . 45+ mi, 5 LM-M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Eureka Canyon
Local birds wake us at sunrise. After breaking camp we have a hearty breakfast at a fine local restaurant. Then its on to Corralitos and up Eureka Canyon to Los Gatos.
Jerry Schonewille. . . . . . . . 297-2047

Sun, 5 Sep. . . . . . . . Super Burritos to the North
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 30 mi, 1 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Super Burrito Ride
Meet at Bramhall Park on the corner of Willow Street and Camino Ramon in Willow Glen. We will go north in search of burritos. This will be a social ride with plenty of time to talk and laugh.
Michael Curtis. . . . . . . . 448-4513 mcespresso@juno.com

Sun 5, 12, 26 Sep. . . . . . . . R.H.O.N.D.A. Ride
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 15-20 mi, 4-5 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . Various Listed Trails
Riding Hard On Narly Dirt Again. We will ride various selected dirt trails depending on mood, weather conditions, rider input, and whatever else. Please call to discuss and plan where to ride and the starting location. (If the weather is cool, we will probably ride Coe Park). Bring all necessary supplies. No one left behind.
Richard Holtermann. . . . . . . . 578-5731 x223, 226-6871 mtbholt@yahoo.com

Sun, 5 Sep. . . . . . . . Ladies' Night Out Day 2 of 2
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 3 LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Touring/Camping
This is the return from Half Moon Bay to La Honda. See Sat, 4 Sep 10:00 AM for details.
Carol Roedder. . . . . . . . 739-9406 croedder-actc0124@mailblocks.com
Aleene Reisinger. . . . . . . . 997-8260 aleene_reisinger@sbcglobal.net

Sun, 5 Sep. . . . . . . . Bucolic Sunday
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 42 mi, 4 LM-M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Pescadero, Stage
The coast on a warm summer afternoon; you can't beat it! Meet at San Gregorio store (Hwy 84 and Stage Rd.). Please park across the street from the store. Lunch at the grocery store in Pescadero...great artichoke bread! One cow sighting guaranteed!
Rick and Sarah Madden. . . . . . . . 286-9829 bike_california@yahoo.com


2nd Week - September 6 to 12

Mon, 6 Sep. . . . . . . . Grizzlies On Steroids to Saratoga
9:00 AM. . . . . . . . 25+ mi, 2 M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Labor Day Ride
The Grizzlies will travel this Labor Day to Saratoga. We will stop for refreshments near the Plaza del Robles Center (close to Wildwood Park) on Hwy 9. Meet at the First Congregational Church at Hamilton and Leigh in San Jose. Expect a social and less strenuous ride than your average Steroid Grizzly.
Joanne Grimaldi. . . . . . . . 998-0182 jogrimaldi@comcast.net
Michael Curtis. . . . . . . . 448-4513 mcespresso@juno.com

Mon, 6 Sep. . . . . . . . Heading South on Labor Day
9:00 AM. . . . . . . . 55 mi, 4 M-MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Croy, Llagas/Willow Springs
Meet at Almaden Roosting Coffee House (Redmond & Meridian). Bring Lunch. Regroups are at the top of Croy (1st) and then after climbing Llagas and Willow Springs at bathroom on Oak Glen. There is no sweep, but I am done training. So, the ride should slow down some. All paces are welcome; I just will not sweep anything slower than a M+. So, bring a friend if your pace is not a M+, so the ride leader does not have to worry or help me lead a slower group.
Deborah Lefferts. . . . . . . . 267-3038 deblefferts@sbcglobal.net

Mon, 6, 13, 20, 27 Sep. . . . . . . . Monday Morning Mocha Mooch
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 1 SL-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Roasting
Start your week with a fast or easy ride (you decide) to Café Borone in Menlo Park. Reflect upon the past weekend with old and new friends from both ACTC and Western Wheelers. Return splits into a social pace through quiet residential streets or a fast, possibly hilly, ride for those with excess energy to burn. This is one of the longest running and most popular ride series in ACTC. Meet in the parking lot of Albertsons, Arboretum and Foothill/Grant Rd in Los Altos. Co-listed with WW.
Don Burnett. . . . . . . . 253-6953

Mon, 6 Sep. . . . . . . . Crankin' for Caffeine
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear . . . . . . . . Vasona Park
Meet at the Park and Ride at Coleman and Winfield. We will do a leisurely ride out to Los Gatos, down the Los Gatos Creek Trail to Campbell for coffee, then a flat ride home.
John Mazzella. . . . . . . . 972-1991

Mon, 6 Sep. . . . . . . . Tortoises Climbing Hills
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 30-35 mi, 5 LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Lobitos Creek, Higgins-Purissima
Continuing Naomi Bloom and Jim Chaskin's traditional Labor Day ride, we'll leave from Mac Dutra Park at the corner of Main and Kelly in downtown Half Moon Bay, ride south to Tunitas Creek, and loop back via Lobitos and Higgins Purissima to the start. Lunch at Barbara's Fish Trap at Princeton Harbor is optional, but worth the few additional miles. Please phone by Saturday night if you have any questions.
Marcia Wire. . . . . . . . 395-0386

Mon, 6, 13, 20, 27 Sep. . . . . . . . Quimby For Quality
6:00 PM. . . . . . . . 20 mi, 5 MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Quimby
Need to get in shape this summer? Need to relieve the Monday Blues at work? Join me on this fun ride up Quimby. The ride starts at the South East parking lot near Carls Jr at the corner of White Rd. and Quimby. Lights may be needed at the end of the ride.
Paul Vlasveld. . . . . . . . 247-6472 pvlasvel@adobe.com

Tue, 7, 14, 21, 28, Sep. . . . . . . . Tuesday Morning Crap Shoot
7:00 AM. . . . . . . . 50-75 mi, 3-6 MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various
Meet at Bramhall Park (Willow St. at Camino Ramon in Willow Glen) with an open mind and a gamblers bravado. I will bring six numbered route sheets of varying length. We will roll the dice (literally!) and let fate direct us for the day. Start early, ride hard, socialize, have some coffee, be home in time to do some chores. Note most, but not all rides, incorporate a billy goat. TMCS does not condone gambling and is not responsible for compulsive gambling habits.
Rick Madden. . . . . . . . 286-9829 bike_california@yahoo.com

Tue, 7 Sep. . . . . . . . A Hill or Two and Coffee
9:00 AM. . . . . . . . 40-45 mi, 4 LM-M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Silver Creek Valley and San Felipe
Meet at the Park and Ride on Winfield. First we climb SCV and then San Felipe. We will go down to the Motorcycle Park and turn around there. Coffee stop on the way back.
Bill Gallagher. . . . . . . . 997-0218 billtg@earthlink.net

Tue, 7, 14, 21, 28, Sep. . . . . . . . Almaden Explorer
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 25+ mi, 1-2 L-LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Various
Meet at the Church, Hamilton and Leigh in San Jose, with water, tools and food to picnic in the park. We will be going to a different park each week. This months rides are to:
Sep 7. . . . . . . . Gardner Park, San Jose
Sep 14. . . . . . . . Wilson Park, Cupertino
Sep 21. . . . . . . . McClellan Ranch Park, Cupertino
Sep 28. . . . . . . . Almaden Lake Park, San Jose
Bob Yeomans. . . . . . . . 374-5081

Tue, 7, 14, 21, 28 Sep. . . . . . . . After Work Dirty Ride
5:00 PM. . . . . . . . 10+ mi, 5 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . Santa Teresa Park Trails
Meet in the school parking lot at Bernal Intermediate School, 6610 San Ignacio Ave. From the stop sign on Bernal Road next to the Santa Teresa Golf Course, head north on Heaton Moor. Continue through three quick stop signs. The school will be on the right. (Hint: Heaton Moor turns into San Ignacio at the slight curve in the road.) Bring all necessary supplies. No one left behind.
Richard Holtermann. . . . . . . . 578-5731 x223, 226-6871 mtbholt@yahoo.com

Tue, 7, 14, 21, 28, Sep. . . . . . . . Metcalf Mauler
5:00 PM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 5 MB, 2000 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Metcalf (usually)
Meet on Realm Dr, one block north of Bernal and Santa Teresa. On request, other close-by billy goats might be climbed. Ride # STB002.
Art Cruz . . . . . . . . 831-628-3666
Don Axtell. . . . . . . . 224-8147

Tue, 7, 14, 21, 28, Sep. . . . . . . . Wonderful Sunlight
5:30 PM. . . . . . . . 12-20 mi, 1-2 LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Various
For the entire summer, we will do this ride every Tuesday evening. When Bob is not in town, Arye will lead. You will get exercise, companionship and a great meal in one package. Meet in the parking lot of the Almaden Shopping Plaza, corner of Almaden Expressway and Blossom Hill. We will gather on the Costco side, in front of the Baskin-Robbins. We will do one of the several attractive grizzlies available depending on wind, light, heat and mood. After the ride, we will take a vote to decide on a place for dinner. Remember, Bob doesn't do hills.
Bob Halem. . . . . . . . 268-8272 bob@wescraft.com
Arye Green. . . . . . . . 226-7894 agreen@electroglas.com

Tue, 7, 14 Sep. . . . . . . . Whine and Dine Mellow Goat Riders
6:00 PM. . . . . . . . 10-25 mi, 3-6 LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various
This ride will be led at a real LM pace, not even a little faster. My philosophy about this ride is that we have a short amount of time on Earth, so why not stop and smell the roses. Usually expect at least 4 regroups and nobody to be left behind. We will eventually do most of the goats in the Los Gatos area, just not too many at a time. We will usually do the same goat as Tyler's WnD ride. Both rides are social. We will do some sixes, but not the hardest sixes. Route sheets provided on-line at the website and at the ride. Meet at Summit Bikes on Main Street in Los Gatos, across the street from the Los Gatos Library. Rain or intense heat cancels. Burritos after. Be there around six-ish, we roll around then. Ride posted at: http://www.sloanhome.net/whinendine
Steve Sloan. . . . . . . . 448-3408 s_sloan@mac.com
Jeff Sloan. . . . . . . . jeff@nicoleandjeff.net

Tue, 7 Sep. . . . . . . . Whine and Dine Quick Spinner Season Finale
6:00 PM. . . . . . . . 15-25 mi, 3-6 M-MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various
This will be the last Quick Spinner of the year. Route sheets provided. Meet at Summit Bikes on Main Street in Los Gatos, across the street from the Los Gatos Library. Rain or intense heat cancels. Burritos after. Be early, we roll at 6:00!
Tyler French. . . . . . . . 756-7396 (work) tyler.j.french@lmco.com

Wed, 8 Sep. . . . . . . . Almaden Foothills Explorer
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 2.5 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Bailey Loop
Explore the rolling foothills near Almaden Golf and Country Club. Frequent regroups, no one left behind. Coffee/snack stop along the way followed by a flat return along residential streets. Meet at the Coleman/Winfield VTA lot.
Jerry Schonewille. . . . . . . . 297-2047

Wed, 8 Sep. . . . . . . . Coffee in Boulder Creek
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 35 mi, 4 LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Bear Creek, Skyline South
Meet at the paved parking lot at the corner of Hwy 9 and Skyline. Longer options with more area goats possible. Call if interested.
Barry Chaffin. . . . . . . . 592-0431

Wed, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep. . . . . . . . Hills R Us
10:00 AM See Sep 1 for details. . . . . . . . 35-70 mi, 3-6 M-MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various

Thu, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Shannon/Kennedy Tag and Coffee Ride
6:15 AM See Sep 2 for details. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 3 MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Shannon/Kennedy

Thu, 9 Sep. . . . . . . . Get Your Thrill Goin' To Morgan Hill
9:00 AM. . . . . . . . 35 mi, 3 LM-M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Bernal, Willow Springs/Llagas
Meet near the Jack-in-the-Box at the SE corner of Santa Teresa and Cottle Roads. We will first do the billies and then ride into downtown Morgan Hill for coffee and pastries. Then it is straight back and level to the start. No headwinds; I promise. No one left behind.
John Mazzella. . . . . . . . 972-1991

Thu, 9 Sep. . . . . . . . Evergreen Explorer
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 24 mi, 2 L-LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Roasting
We will do something different for a change - ride to Alum Rock Park with all it's cool trees. Meet at Evergreen Community Center on San Felipe Road just South of Yerba Buena Rd.
Karen Bishop. . . . . . . . 238-0399

Thu, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Thursday Trek
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 12-25 mi, 1 L-LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . various
WE'RE BACK! Come join us as we explore the various grizzly bear options of the South San Jose-Almaden Valley area. Well stop for snacks unless its a meal grizzly. Meet at the Almaden Light Rail station near the corner of Winfield and Coleman. Call for directions if you need them.
Sep 9. . . . . . . . Los Alamitos Creek Trail, 12 mi
Sep 16. . . . . . . . Coffee Roasting, 14 mi
Sep 23. . . . . . . . Lunch ride, 18 mi
Sep 30. . . . . . . . Vasona, 24 mi
Stephanie Metz. . . . . . . . 362-0702 metzcon@pacbell.net

Thu, 9 Sep. . . . . . . . Long Ridge
5:00 PM. . . . . . . . 10-16 mi, 5 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . Long Ridge, Saratoga Gap, or Peter's Creek
Meet in the turnout along Skyline about 1.5 miles west of the Hwy 9/Skyline intersection. If you show up late, start with Saratoga Gap. Bring the usual supplies. Rain or intense heat cancels. I'm only listing this ride twice this month, so do both!
Tyler French. . . . . . . . 756-7396 tyler.j.french@lmco.com

Thu, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Quimby Mauler
5:00 PM See Sep 2 for details. . . . . . . . 30 mi, 6 M, 3000 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Quimby (usually)

Thu, 9, 16, 23 Sep. . . . . . . . Almaden Ramble
5:30 PM See Sep 2 for details. . . . . . . . 20-25 mi, 2-5 LM-M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various

Thu, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Thursday Argonaut Center
6:00 PM See Sep 2 for details. . . . . . . . 18-30 mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . At least one, maybe more

Fri, 10 Sep. . . . . . . . Coffee in Los Altos
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Ride
Meet at Congress Springs Park on Glen Brae near Cox in Saratoga. Will ride to Los Altos for coffee.
Linda Liebermann. . . . . . . . 374-1257 liebinlgca@aol.com

Fri, 10, 17, 24 Sep. . . . . . . . A Good Time Friday Ride
9:30 AM See Sep 3 for details. . . . . . . . 23-38 mi, 1-2 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Various

. . . . . . . . Weekend . . . . . . . .

Sat, 11 Sep. . . . . . . . The Devil Made Me Do It! South
6:30 AM. . . . . . . . 122 mi, 5 MB, 10281ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Sierra Road, Calaveras, Mines Road,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mt. Hamilton Back, Quimby East
Meet at Silver Oak Elementary School on Farnsworth Drive at the intersection with San Felipe Road in San Jose. We will ride the southern half of the Devil Mountain Double route with the addition of Quimby East. The ride starts before sunrise and will end around sunset. LIGHTS ARE REQUIRED. Bring at least 2 water bottles and plenty of food. Infrequent stops and no sweep.
Mike McGeough. . . . . . . . 510-494-5238 mmcgeough@autosi.com
Karen McGeough. . . . . . . . 532-6737 kmcgeough@autosi.com

Sat, 11 Sep. . . . . . . . Lunch at Gayle's
8:00 AM. . . . . . . . 65 mi, 5 M, 7300 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . OSCH, Wrights Station, Stetson/Skyland,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mt. Bache/Loma Prieta, Rodeo Gulch,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Granite Creek, Mtn. Charlie
Meet at Lexington School on Old Santa Cruz Hwy. Exit Hwy 17 at Bear Creek Rd. Shorter options possible. Maps provided. Ride # LXS023.
Don Axtell. . . . . . . . 224-8147

Sat, 11 Sep. . . . . . . . Not Just For Novices
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 20 mi, 3 LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Vasona Park
Ride around Saratoga, Monte Sereno, and Los Gatos. Coffee, of course. Meet at Congress Springs Park, Glen Brae Dr, Saratoga. Thought for the Day: Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark - you know what you are doing, but nobody else does.
Keith Giles. . . . . . . . 244-9401

Sat, 11, 25, Sep. . . . . . . . Just Dirt Preserves
10:00 AM See Sep 4 for details. . . . . . . . 15-20 mi. 5 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . Saratoga Gap, Long Ridge, Peters Creek, Skyline

Sat, 11 Sep. . . . . . . . Giro d'Bici Bike Ride
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 35-40 mi, 3 LM-M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Bailey & Buffalo Hill
Classic reservoir loop and a coffee stop in Morgan Hill. Shorter option on Oak Glen cuts off 5 miles. Ride directions available. Meet at Bici Bike Shop, Cottle and Rochester Roads, San Jose.
Bill Reisinger. . . . . . . . 946-1181
Dick Caron. . . . . . . . 978-8177

Sat, 11 Sep. . . . . . . . Tortoises Climbing Hills
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 40-55 mi, 5 LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Laureles Grade, San Benancio, Robinson Canyon
Time to get your weekend riding in so you can enjoy tomorrow's SF Grand Prix without a guilty conscience. Meet at the Carmel Valley Community Center: Take 101 south to Salinas, go west on Hwy 68 (Monterey-Salinas Hwy, left on G20 (Laureles Grade) over the hill, then left on Carmel Valley Rd about 2 miles, and left on Ford just before C.V. Village. Bring lunch or we'll get it in the village after San Benancio and Laureles. Shorter options possible. Call me by Friday if you have any questions.
Marcia Wire. . . . . . . . 395-0386

Sat 11 Sep. . . . . . . . Singles Social Ice Cream Ride
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . tbd
Billy Goat or Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . tbd
Join us on the second Saturday of every month starting in April ending in October. The ride starts in Scotts Valley in the Safeway parking lot near the sign. There will be different routes for different level riders and hopefully we can all regroup at Baskin-Robbins for no-host ice cream at the end of the ride. Come find a date, it'll be great! Directions: From Hwy 17 take the Mt Hermon exit towards Felton, Safeway is located on the left past the fourth light. Co-listed with SCCCC. Call me if you are concerned about the vagueness of the ride, or just come and find out. It's fun riding in this area.
Gene Lytle. . . . . . . . 831-338-4758 poppageno@aol.com

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Sun, 12 Sep . . . . . . . . Early East Side Goats
6:45 AM . . . . . . . . 45 mi, 5 M 5000 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Lower Hamilton, Quimby East, Aborn, Mt Pleasant, Clayton
Ride starts at 7:00 am!!!! - Meet at the Higuera Adobe Park on the corner of Park Victoria at Wessex (Jacklin exit off 680/Dixon Landing off 880). We are not normally early risers, but want to get back before the heat sets in. Guaranteed stop at Peet's Coffee! Maps provided.
Patrice & Steve Carney . . . . . . . . h-945-1203/c-623-9593 PatriceCarney@aol.com

Sun, 12 Sep. . . . . . . . San Francisco Grand Prix Bicycle Race
8:00 AM. . . . . . . . 35 mi, 3 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . San Francisco
This premier race draws about 500,000 spectators each year and features top Tour de France participants including 6-time winner Lance Armstrong. Meet in Woodside behind the Pioneer Hotel (Woodside Rd and Whiskey Hill). We'll ride from Woodside to Millbrae and then take BART to San Francisco. Once in the City you have the option of going on your own or joining us as we roam the race course on our bikes. The latter will add about 15 miles and may involve some short nasty hills (level 6, walkable). Well all regroup at the end of the race before catching BART back to Millbrae. Cue sheets provided.
Jerry Schonewille. . . . . . . . 297-2047

Sun, 12 Sep. . . . . . . . Grizzlies On Steroids to Cañada
8:00 AM. . . . . . . . 80 mi, 2 M-MB
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Canada Road
The Grizzlies are roaming up the peninsula through a few rollers. We will stop for lunch at The Canyon Inn, and then head back to the south bay. Meet at Bramhall Park on the corner of Willow Street and Camino Ramon in Willow Glen - or - join the ride at 8:30AM from the Almaden Lake Park (Winfield Side) by the bike racks and bathrooms. Expect a social but slightly more athletic ride than your average Grizzly. We regroup where appropriate with route sheets provided.
Joanne Grimaldi. . . . . . . . 998-0182 jogrimaldi@comcast.net
John Mazzella. . . . . . . . 972-1991

Sun, 12 Sep. . . . . . . . To Market, To Market
8:30 AM. . . . . . . . 19 mi, 1 LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee ride
Bring your shopping bags/panniers/backpacks; were going to the Los Gatos Farmers Market. Well start at the Almaden Light Rail station; call for directions. There are places to get coffee and snacks once we get there.
Stephanie Metz. . . . . . . . 362-0702 metzcon@pacbell.net

Sun 12, 26 Sep. . . . . . . . R.H.O.N.D.A. Ride
10:00 AM See Sep 5 for details. . . . . . . . 15-20 mi, 4-5 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . Various Listed Trails


3rd Week - September 13 to 19

Mon, 13, 20, 27 Sep. . . . . . . . Monday Morning Mocha Mooch
9:30 AM See Sep 6 for details. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 1 SL-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Roasting

Mon, 13 Sep. . . . . . . . Crankin' for Caffeine
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Roasting
Start at the Park and Ride at Coleman and Winfield. We will take a sociable flat ride to the Starbucks near Evergreen College. The return involves one short roller after fueling on pastries and coffee then a flat direct return.
Larry Brandt. . . . . . . . 238-1649

Mon, 13 Sep. . . . . . . . Goat Riders in the Hills
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 35 mi, 6/5 LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Alba, Empire Grade
Meet in the Felton Safeway parking lot. Coffee stop in Santa Cruz. Shorter option possible.
Paul Greene. . . . . . . . 354-9293 paul@paulgreene.net

Mon, 13, 20, 27 Sep. . . . . . . . Monday Evening Goats
4:30 PM. . . . . . . . 20 mi, 5 M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Mt. Hamilton/Lower, Quimby East, Mt. Pleasant
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . optional Quimby West, Clayton, Sierra and Suncrest
Meet at Linda Vista School on Kirk Ave.
Art Cruz. . . . . . . . 831-628-3666

Mon, 13, 20, 27 Sep. . . . . . . . Quimby For Quality
6:00 PM See Sep 6 for details. . . . . . . . 20 mi, 5 MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Quimby

Mon, 13, 20, 27 Sep. . . . . . . . Monday Argonaut Center
6:00 PM. . . . . . . . 18-30 mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . none
Meet at Argonaut Shopping Center on Sunnyvale-Saratoga road east side just south of Pierce in Saratoga. Park at Mountain Mikes Pizza. We warm up with some spin miles, then we do a lot of the non-Goat climbs in the area as part of our interval training. Having done longer rides (centuries?) on the weekend, this will be a get out and put in a few miles but a "why don't we do" will usually be fit in. Everyone is welcome. We go at the pace of the slowest rider but try to stay in the M range. Route gets more challenging as the season progresses. Ride rolls at 6:00 PM sharp. Wet Pavement cancels.
Henry Perez. . . . . . . . 997-3207 HSPerez@aol.com
Mark Pryor. . . . . . . . 410-8109 mapryor@pacbell.net

Tue, 14, 21, 28, Sep. . . . . . . . Tuesday Morning Crap Shoot
7:00 AM See Sep 7 for details. . . . . . . . 50-75 mi, 3-6 MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various

Tue, 14 Sep. . . . . . . . South County Old Goats
9:00 AM. . . . . . . . 30-40 mi, 3-4 LM-M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . San Benancio Canyon, Aguajito Rd.
Meet at Erik's Deli, Vineyard Shopping Center, corner of Monterey and Tenant, Morgan Hill. We will meet at 9:00 since we will carpool to these goats. We always find a place to eat after our ride.
Marcia Morrison. . . . . . . . 371-0786
Susie Shields. . . . . . . . 776-1237

Tue, 14 Sep. . . . . . . . Lunch at Gunthers
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 2 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Lunch Ride
Meet at the Coleman/Winfield VTA lot. Join us for a ride to Willow Glen by way of Los Gatos and Campbell for lunch at Gunthers. Thanks John Mazzella for showing me this place!
Jerry Schonewille. . . . . . . . 297-2047

Tue, 14, 21, 28, Sep. . . . . . . . Almaden Explorer
10:00 AM See Sep 7 for details. . . . . . . . 25+ mi, 1-2 L-LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Various

Tue, 14 Sep. . . . . . . . Tortoises Climbing Hills
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 35 mi, 4 LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Calaveras x2
Meet at the Target shopping center at Landess and Morrill in Milpitas, near Togo's, for a trip up and back on Calaveras, complete with reservoir view. Phone by Sunday evening if you have questions, so I can return your call.
Marcia Wire. . . . . . . . 395-0836

Tue, 14, 21, 28 Sep. . . . . . . . After Work Dirty Ride
5:00 PM See Sep 7 for details. . . . . . . . 10+ mi, 5 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . Santa Teresa Park Trails

Tue, 14, 21, 28, Sep. . . . . . . . Metcalf Mauler
5:00 PM See Sep 7 for details. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 5 MB, 2000 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Metcalf (usually)

Tue, 14, 21, 28, Sep. . . . . . . . Wonderful Sunlight
5:30 PM See Sep 7 for details. . . . . . . . 12-20 mi, 1-2 LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Various

Tue, 14 Sep. . . . . . . . Whine and Dine Mellow Goat Riders Season Finale
6:00 PM. . . . . . . . 10-25 mi, 3-6 LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various
This will be the last Mellow Goat Rider of the year. Route sheets provided. Meet at Summit Bikes on Main Street in Los Gatos, across the street from the Los Gatos Library. Rain or intense heat cancels. Burritos after. Be there around six-ish, we roll around then
Steve Sloan. . . . . . . . 448-3408 s_sloan@mac.com
Jeff Sloan. . . . . . . . jeff@nicoleandjeff.net

Wed, 15 Sep. . . . . . . . Ride to Morgan Hill
9:00 AM. . . . . . . . 44 mi, 3 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Ride
Meet at the Winfield Park and Ride. We will go out the bicycle path to McKeon and take it all the way to Watsonville Rd. Stop in Morgan Hill for coffee and/or a snack. Return via Santa Teresa or the bike path, depending on the wind.
Bill Gallagher. . . . . . . . 997-0218 billtg@earthlink.net

Wed, 15 Sep. . . . . . . . Cyclists' Mid-Week Fellowship Ride
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 3 LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Roasting
Through some Los Altos hills for a coffee stop. Meet at Any Mountain parking lot, Homestead between De Anza Blvd and Hollenbeck, Cupertino. Thought for the Day: Junk is something you throw away three weeks before you need it.
Keith Giles. . . . . . . . 244-9401

Wed 15 Sep. . . . . . . . Jolly Java Jive
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 32 mi, 1 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Roasting
Meet at Jollyman Park on Stelling, just south of McClellan in Cupertino. We'll follow the MMJJ route to Barone's in Menlo Park for coffee. On the way there you can see what they are doing at the Sandhill and Alpine intersection.
Margaret and Richard. . . . . . . . 446-2192

Wed, 15 Sep. . . . . . . . Coffee in Soquel
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 50 mi, 4 LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . OSCH, Granite Creek, Soquel-San Jose
Meet at Lexington School. Shorter options available.
Barry Chaffin. . . . . . . . 592-0431

Wed, 15, 22, 29 Sep. . . . . . . . Hills R Us
10:00 AM See Sep 1 for details. . . . . . . . 35-70 mi, 3-6 M-MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various

Wed, 15, 29 Sep. . . . . . . . Quintessential Quimby Quadrant-2 Goat
6:00 PM Sep 1 for details. . . . . . . . 13 mi, 5 MB, 2590 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Quimby West, Quimby East

Thu, 16, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Shannon/Kennedy Tag and Coffee Ride
6:15 AM See Sep 2 for details. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 3 MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Shannon/Kennedy

Thu, 16 Sep. . . . . . . . Two Billys and A Bargain Bakery to Boot
9:00 AM. . . . . . . . 40 mi, 4 LM-M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Mt Pleasant, Clayton
Description: Meet near the Jack-in-the-Box at the SE corner of Santa Teresa and Cottle Roads. We will do the billies first then it is downhill to the bargain bakery. The trip back will be less hilly. No one left behind.
John Mazzella. . . . . . . . 972-1991

Thu, 16 Sep. . . . . . . . Evergreen Explorer
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 20 mi, 3 L-LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Roasting
We will explore some of the newer streets in the Evergreen area of San Jose. Meet at Evergreen Community Center's parking lot on San Felipe Rd. just south of Yerba Buena Road. Coffee is near the end of the ride.
Karen Bishop. . . . . . . . 238-0399

Thu, 16, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Thursday Trek
10:00 AM See Sep 9 for details. . . . . . . . 12-25 mi, 1 L-LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . various

Thu, 16, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . After Work Dirty Ride
5:00 PM. . . . . . . . 10+ mi, 5 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . Santa Teresa Park Trails
Meet in the school parking lot at Bernal Intermediate School, 6610 San Ignacio Ave. From the stop sign on Bernal Road next to the Santa Teresa Golf Course, head north on Heaton Moor. Continue through three quick stop signs. The school will be on the right. (Hint: Heaton Moor turns into San Ignacio at the slight curve in the road.) Bring all necessary supplies. No one left behind.
Richard Holtermann. . . . . . . . 578-5731 x223, 226-6871 mtbholt@yahoo.com

Thu, 16, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Quimby Mauler
5:00 PM See Sep 2 for details. . . . . . . . 30 mi, 6 M, 3000 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Quimby (usually)

Thu, 16, 23 Sep. . . . . . . . Almaden Ramble
5:30 PM See Sep 2 for details. . . . . . . . 20-25 mi, 2-5 LM-M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various

Thu, 16, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Thursday Argonaut Center
6:00 PM See Sep 2 for details. . . . . . . . 18-30 mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . At least one, maybe more

Fri, 17, 24 Sep. . . . . . . . A Good Time Friday Ride
9:30 AM See Sep 3 for details. . . . . . . . 23-38 mi, 1-2 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Various

Fri, 17 Sep. . . . . . . . POETS Day
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 30 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Roasting
A nice cruise from Sunnyvale to Los Gatos for coffee. Meet at the Sunnyvale Community Center parking lot, off Michelangelo, near the El Camino/Remington junction. Thought for the Day: Do you realize we can no longer teach that what goes up must come down?
Keith Giles. . . . . . . . 244-9401

Fri, 17 Sep. . . . . . . . Tahoe Roundabout Mountain Biking
12:00 noon. . . . . . . . 5-6 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . General Creek & Rubicon/Mckinney
We will meet along Hwy 89, just outside Sugarpine State Park located between Tahoma and Meeks Bay. Be sure to bring mosquito and bear repellant! Also make sure your shocks are properly tuned to "ride the Rubicon". Bring all necessary supplies. No one left behind. Please call and let me know if you will be on this ride.
Richard Holtermann. . . . . . . . 578-5731 x223, 226-6871 mtbholt@yahoo.com

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Sat, 18 Sep. . . . . . . . To Boulder Creek and Beyond
8:00 AM. . . . . . . . 41 to 90 mi, 6 M, 4300 to 10500 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Hwy 9, Bear Creek, Alba, Hwy 236
Meet at the Park N Ride in Los Gatos, near corner of University and Hwy 9. This ride goes over Hwy 9 and down to Boulder Creek, and then there are many options from there. Maps provided. Ride #s LGP023, LGP050, LGP070, LGP071, LGP072.
Don Axtell. . . . . . . . 224-8147

Sat, 18 Sep. . . . . . . . Tahoe Roundabout
8:30 AM. . . . . . . . 73 mi, 3 LM-MB
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Tahoe Roundabout
This clockwise ride around Lake Tahoe starts in the parking lot of the Lakeland Village condos, where we will be staying. I know it's cool at 8:30 AM this time of the year, but there are many miles to be covered, hence the early start. See the write-up elsewhere about staying at Lakeland Village.
Richard Brunner. . . . . . . . 446-2192

Sat, 18 Sep. . . . . . . . Tahoe Roundabout Mountain Biking
9:00 AM. . . . . . . . 5-6 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . Stagecoach/Starr Lake & Cold Stream
We will meet below the Stagecoach Chairlift at Heavenly Valley Ski Area--Nevada side. This ride does have a few hike-a-bike sections, so be prepared and forewarned. Bring all necessary supplies. No one left behind. Any questions, please call and I will put your mind at ease.
Richard Holtermann. . . . . . . . 578-5731 x223, 226-6871 mtbholt@yahoo.com

Sat, 18 Sep. . . . . . . . Riding Across the Briny Deep
9:00 AM. . . . . . . . 16 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Dumbarton Bridge
All the way across the Bay without even getting wet. Start from the Safeway parking lot, corner of Jarvis and Newark in Newark, we will ride across the bridge to coffee. The only way back, except for swimming, is to ride back. Remember, Bob doesn't do hills, though there is a slight rise to the middle of the bridge....but a nice downhill on the other side.
Bob Halem. . . . . . . . 268-8272 bob@wescraft.com

Sat, 18 Sep. . . . . . . . Coffee in Los Altos
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 24 mi, 1 L
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Roasting
Join us for a leisurely ride for coffee at Le Boulanger or Starbucks in Los Altos. Meet at Everett Alvarez Jr Park, Los Padres and Rosita in Santa Clara.
Jim and Marjorie Schallau. . . . . . . . 243-5567 schallau@pacbell.net

Sat, 18 Sep. . . . . . . . Tortoises Climbing Hills
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 6 LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Bohlman
Let's meet at the Park 'n Ride on Hwy 9 between University and N. Santa Cruz Ave. in Los Gatos for a leisurely assault on Bohlman Road. We'll reward ourselves with coffee afterwards in Saratoga. Please phone by Friday evening if you have questions.
Marcia Wire. . . . . . . . 395-0836

Sat, 18 Sep. . . . . . . . Has Anyone Seen Coyotes?
11:30 AM. . . . . . . . 14 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coyote Hills Regional Park
We live in such a wonderful place where we can easily bike past everything from kites to coyotes! That's exactly what we'll do on this fun filled ride rolling through the gentle hills of Coyote Hills Regional Park. Beautiful views of the bay, lots of wildlife; and wonderful company. We'll begin our adventure at the Safeway Marketplace Shopping Center [Jarvis and Newark Aves. in Newark] parking lot. Bring some money for lunch either during or after. Hope to see you all there!
Arye Green. . . . . . . . 226-7894 agreen@electroglas.com

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Sun, 19 Sep. . . . . . . . Grizzlies On Steroids Ramble North
8:30 AM. . . . . . . . 60 mi, 3 M-MB
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Lunch Ride
The Grizzlies are looking for cooler climates so we'll ramble up the peninsula through a few rollers, stop for coffee/lunch in Los Altos, and ramble back through the flatlands. This ride is based on Dale and Margie's excellent Ride Coordinator Ramble but without that nasty Mora Billy Goat. Meet at Bramhall Park on the corner of Willow Street and Camino Ramon in Willow Glen - or - join the ride at 9AM from the Coleman/Winfield VTA parking lot. Expect a social but more athletic ride than your average Grizzly. We regroup where appropriate with cue sheets provided. One Grizzly Bear sighting guaranteed!
Joanne Grimaldi. . . . . . . . 998-0182 jogrimaldi@comcast.net

Sun, 19 Sep. . . . . . . . Tahoe Roundabout Mountain Biking
9:00 AM. . . . . . . . 5-6 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . Ophir Creek/Tunnel Creek, Flume Trail
We will meet at the Spooner Lake State Park parking lot. Then we will take the shuttle ($15) up to Tahoe Meadows. After everyone has stretched, scratched, used the restroom, and figured out what they have forgotten, the FUN will begin. Bring all necessary supplies. No one left behind.
Richard Holtermann. . . . . . . . 578-5731 x223, 226-6871 mtbholt@yahoo.com

Sun, 19 Sep. . . . . . . . Dam Goats
9:00 AM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 5 M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Soda Springs, Montevina
Meet at Lexington School on Old Santa Cruz Hwy. Exit Hwy 17 at Bear Creek Rd.
Dennis Halloran. . . . . . . . 287-0918 dhalloran1940@yahoo.com

Sun, 19 Sep. . . . . . . . Heading South
9:00 AM. . . . . . . . 60 mi, 2 M-MB
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Roasting
Meet at Almaden Roasting house at 8:30 for coffee (Meridian & Redmond). The ride will roll at 9AM. All paces are welcome, however, the ride will be lead at a M+ pace. I will not sweep, but if someone wants to help me lead this ride at a slower pace let me know.
Deborah Lefferts. . . . . . . . 267-3038 deblefferts@sbcglobal.net

Sun, 19 Sep. . . . . . . . Cheese to Oysters to Cheese
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . ~45 mi, 5 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Lunch (and more!)
Find out just how good the cheese is from those happy California cows up in Marin. Meet in Nicasio (call for directions if you need them) for a ride to the Cowgirl Creamery in Pt. Reyes Station, then up Highway 1 to Marshall for a seafood lunch, then up the Marshall Wall (a "Billy Goat Equivalent") and over towards Petaluma to the Rouge et Noir Cheese Factory. Bring $$$ for cheese, oysters, beverages, etc. Plan to spend the whole day. (NOTE: Why is this ride LM-M? Because our tandem climbs at an L-LM pace, descends at a BooH pace.) Colisted with WW.
Naomi Bloom and Jim Chaskin. . . . . . . . 257-6333


4th Week - September 20 to 26

Mon, 20, 27 Sep. . . . . . . . Monday Morning Mocha Mooch
9:30 AM See Sep 6 for details. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 1 SL-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Roasting

Mon, 20 Sep. . . . . . . . Crankin' for Caffeine
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 22 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Los Alamitos Bike Path
Meet at the Park and Ride at Coleman and Winfield. Join us for an interesting jaunt through the rollers and short hills of the Almaden Country Club area, through New Almaden, and up to the reservoir. There will be a quicker return downhill via the Alamitos Creek Trail. A coffee stop on the way back is for those interested in socializing. We'll take residential streets and country roads for most of the ride.
Pat Grilione. . . . . . . . 265-0698

Mon, 20 Sep. . . . . . . . Goat Riders in the Hills
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 30 mi, 5 LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Kings Mountain, Star Hill/Swett Rd
Meet at Woodside Rd and Whiskey Hill, behind the Pioneer Hotel. Shorter option possible.
Paul Greene. . . . . . . . 354-9293 paul@paulgreene.net

Mon, 20 Sep. . . . . . . . Jolly Java Jive
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 2 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Lunch Ride
Meet us at Jollyman Park on Stelling, just south of McClellan in Cupertino. This time we'll head south through Saratoga to Los Gatos and Café de Flore for coffee, goodies/lunch and Conversation. The return will be mostly flat and somewhat down hill.
Margaret and Richard. . . . . . . . 446-2192

Mon, 20 Sep. . . . . . . . Mora Monday
4:30 PM. . . . . . . . 25-30 mi, 5 M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Mora Dr.
Join me for this easy ride. I will be going only moderately fast due to competitions later in the week. Meet at the Sunnyvale Community Center on the east side of the parking lot near Michelangelo Drive. Strong threat of rain may cancel.
Tyler French. . . . . . . . 756-7396 tyler.j.french@lmco.com

Mon, 20, 27 Sep. . . . . . . . Monday Evening Goats
4:30 PM See Sep 13 for details. . . . . . . . 20 mi, 5 M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Mt. Hamilton/Lower, Quimby East, Mt. Pleasant
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . optional Quimby West, Clayton, Sierra and Suncrest

Mon, 20, 27 Sep. . . . . . . . Quimby For Quality
6:00 PM See Sep 6 for details. . . . . . . . 20 mi, 5 MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Quimby

Mon, 20, 27 Sep. . . . . . . . Monday Argonaut Center
6:00 PM See Sep 13 for details. . . . . . . . 18-30 mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . none

Tue, 21, 28, Sep. . . . . . . . Tuesday Morning Crap Shoot
7:00 AM See Sep 7 for details. . . . . . . . 50-75 mi, 3-6 MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various

Tue, 21, 28, Sep. . . . . . . . Almaden Explorer
10:00 AM See Sep 7 for details. . . . . . . . 25+ mi, 1-2 L-LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Various

Tue, 21 Sep. . . . . . . . Tortoises Climbing Hills
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 18 mi, 5 LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Sierra Road
Let's try Sierra Rd from the Target parking lot at Landess and Morrill in Milpitas. This will be very leisurely, guaranteed. Please leave a message by phone by Sunday if you have questions.
Marcia Wire. . . . . . . . 395-0836

Tue, 21 Sep. . . . . . . . South County Old Goats
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 30-40 mi, 3-4 LM-M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Llagas/Willow Springs, Bernal
Meet at Erik's Deli, Vineyard Shopping Center, corner of Monterey and Tenant, Morgan Hill. Lunch is a must.
Marcia Morrison. . . . . . . . 371-0786
Susie Shields. . . . . . . . 776-1237

Tue, 21, 28 Sep. . . . . . . . After Work Dirty Ride
5:00 PM See Sep 7 for details. . . . . . . . 10+ mi, 5 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . Santa Teresa Park Trails

Tue, 21, 28, Sep. . . . . . . . Metcalf Mauler
5:00 PM See Sep 7 for details. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 5 MB, 2000 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Metcalf (usually)

Tue, 21, 28, Sep. . . . . . . . Wonderful Sunlight
5:30 PM See Sep 7 for details. . . . . . . . 12-20 mi, 1-2 LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Various

Wed, 22 Sep. . . . . . . . Half Moon Bay and Tunitas
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 40 mi, 5 LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Higgins Purisima, Lobitos Creek, Tunitas Creek
Meet at Skeggs Point on Skyline for a trip down to the coast. We'll have a quick stop in Half Moon Bay early in the ride.
Barry Chaffin. . . . . . . . 592-0431

Wed, 22 Sep. . . . . . . . McKenzie Meander
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 30 mi, 3 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Autumnal Equinox
Meet us in McKenzie Park on Fremont in Los Altos. We'll meander down Foothill, climb Sandhill and descend Alpine to the Alpine Inn at Arastradero for refreshments.
Margaret and Richard. . . . . . . . 446-2192

Wed, 22, 29 Sep. . . . . . . . Hills R Us
10:00 AM See Sep 1 for details. . . . . . . . 35-70 mi, 3-6 M-MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various

Thu, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Shannon/Kennedy Tag and Coffee Ride
6:15 AM See Sep 2 for details. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 3 MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Shannon/Kennedy

Thu, 23 Sep. . . . . . . . Evergreen Explorer
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 20 mi, 3 L-LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Roasting
We will explore some of the newer streets in the Evergreen area of San Jose. Meet at Evergreen Community Center's parking lot on San Felipe Rd. just south of Yerba Buena Road. Coffee is near the end of the ride.
Karen Bishop. . . . . . . . 238-0399

Thu, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Thursday Trek
10:00 AM See Sep 9 for details. . . . . . . . 12-25 mi, 1 L-LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . various

Thu, 23 Sep. . . . . . . . Veep's Voyages for Vittles
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 35 mi, 2 LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Lunch Ride
Description: Meet near the Jack-in-the-Box at the SE corner of Santa Teresa and Cottle Roads. We will do some riding around Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Campbell before going to lunch at Ralph's Custom Smokehouse in San Jose. Level ride back to the start. No one left behind.
John Mazzella. . . . . . . . 972-1991

Thu, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . After Work Dirty Ride
5:00 PM See Sep 16 for details. . . . . . . . 10+ mi, 5 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . Santa Teresa Park Trails

Thu, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Quimby Mauler
5:00 PM See Sep 2 for details. . . . . . . . 30 mi, 6 M, 3000 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Quimby (usually)

Thu, 23 Sep. . . . . . . . Almaden Ramble
5:30 PM See Sep 2 for details. . . . . . . . 20-25 mi, 2-5 LM-M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various

Thu, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . The McKenzie Ride
5:30 PM See Sep 2 for details. . . . . . . . 20-25 mi, 3-5 B-S
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various

Thu, 23, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Thursday Argonaut Center
6:00 PM See Sep 2 for details. . . . . . . . 18-30 mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . At least one, maybe more

Fri, 24 Sep. . . . . . . . Saratoga-Los Gatos Coffee Ride
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 20-25 mi, 3 LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Ride
Meet at Congress Springs Park on Glen Brae near Cox in Saratoga. Will ride some small hills on the way to coffee.
Linda Liebermann. . . . . . . . 374-1257 liebinlgca@aol.com

Fri, 24 Sep. . . . . . . . A Good Time Friday Ride
9:30 AM See Sep 3 for details. . . . . . . . 23-38 mi, 1-2 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Various

Fri, 24 Sep. . . . . . . . Boulder Creek Goats
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 40 mi, 6 LM-M, 4750 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Jamison Creek, China Grade, Hwy 236
Meet behind the bank in Boulder Creek. Please park on the street. The route is based on ride #BCB001 plus alternatives Lodge Road and Escape Road. Refueling stop in Big Basin Park.
Jerry Schonewille. . . . . . . . 297-2047

. . . . . . . . Weekend . . . . . . . .

Sat, 25 Sep. . . . . . . . Reservoirs Time Trial
8:30 AM. . . . . . . . 16 mi, 2 S
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Time Trials
In September we will pay our final visit to the Reservoirs Loop, the interesting course around Uvas and Chesbro Reservoirs with 585 ft. of climbing in short rollers. Par for the 16 miles is 40:00. Meet at Uvas Dam on Uvas Rd, 1/2 mi. south of the Uvas Reservoir parking lot (same place Marcia has used). If you don't have a Reservoirs handicap, we will estimate one for you from your Guadalupe Creek or other course time. Registration and warm-ups start at 8:30 AM; first rider off at 9:00. Helmets are required.
Vladimir Baicher. . . . . . . . 225-5615

Sat, 25 Sep. . . . . . . . Hicks-Up Loop
9:00 AM. . . . . . . . ~40 mi, 5 M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Shannon/Kennedy, Hicks, optional Loma Almaden
Meet at Bramhall Park at the corner of Willow Street and Camino Ramon in Willow Glen. We'll warm-up on Shannon/Kennedy and then head up Hicks. Debbie will lead the hard-core up Loma Almaden while Joanne takes the social climbers around Almaden Quicksilver Park for a lunch stop before heading back to Willow Glen.
Debbie Wade. . . . . . . . 993-1004 debwade@eathlink.net
Joanne Grimaldi. . . . . . . . 998-0182 JoGrimaldi@comcast.net

Sat, 25, Sep. . . . . . . . Just Dirt Preserves
10:00 AM See Sep 4 for details. . . . . . . . 15-20 mi. 5 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . Saratoga Gap, Long Ridge, Peters Creek, Skyline

Sat, 25 Sep. . . . . . . . Tortoises Climbing Hills
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 5 LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Mt Diablo
Time to do the annual tour up Mt Diablo. You'll really enjoy the great view as you eat the lunch you bring to the top. From Hwy 680 north, exit at Diablo Rd and follow signs toward Diablo State Park. Turn left on Mt Diablo Scenic Rd and park at the Athenian School just to your right. (If that is full or unavailable, park on Mt. D. Scenic Road and ride your bike to the school parking lot exit.) Please leave a message by phone by Saturday if you have questions.
Marcia Wire. . . . . . . . 395-0836

Sat, 25 Sep. . . . . . . . Whine and Dine End of Season Celebration!
4:00 PM. . . . . . . . 15-30 mi, 3-6 LM-M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various
Meet at the Park N Ride at Coleman and Winfield. Saturday Special Edition! This will be the last Whine and Dine of the year. We have Route sheets provided. This has been a fantastic riding season so come let us celebrate great fun, great friends and great cycling. Ride may split into two rides, a quick spinners ride and a mellow-mellow ride. Rain or intense heat may cancel ride(s) but not celebration. Party after. Be early, we roll at 4:00!
Tyler French. . . . . . . . 756-7396 (work) tyler.j.french@lmco.com
Steve Sloan. . . . . . . . 448.3408 s_sloan@mac.com

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Sun, Sep 26. . . . . . . . Cheeseburger Ride
8:00 AM. . . . . . . . 40, 53, 78 or 107 mi, 5 M, 4900 to 12000 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Mt. Hamilton Lower, Upper, Back,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . optional Kincaid, Del Puerto Canyon
Meet at Linda Vista School, on Kirk Ave. off of Alum Rock Ave. This ride incorporates a few options; Joanne will sweep the shorter climb up Mt. Hamilton while Drew dances up and then down the back-side. Adding Kincaid and Del Puerto Canyon would make it 107 miles with 12,000 ft of climbing. Ride options # LVS002, LVS001, LVS004, LVS010.
Drew Townsend. . . . . . . . 393-3951
Joanne Grimaldi. . . . . . . . 998-0182 jogrimaldi@comcast.net

Sun, 26 Sep. . . . . . . . Ride to Awareness Ride
9:00 AM. . . . . . . . 20 mi, LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Special Occasion
Meet me at Congress Springs Park on Glen Brae, just south of Cox, in Saratoga. We'll take an easy route of about 10 miles to the start of the Awareness Ride at Coleman and Winfield. After the Awareness Ride and refreshments we'll retrace our steps to Congress Springs.
Richard. . . . . . . . 446-2192

Sun, 26 Sep. . . . . . . . R.H.O.N.D.A. Ride
10:00 AM See Sep 5 for details. . . . . . . . 15-20 mi, 4-5 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . Various Listed Trails

Sun, 26 Sep. . . . . . . . Four Corners Ride
1:30 PM. . . . . . . . 15 mi, 1 L
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Four Corners Ride
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.
Ralph Coole. . . . . . . . 264-4937

Sun, 26 Sep. . . . . . . . Afternoon Ice Cream Delight
4:00 PM. . . . . . . . 20 mi, 1 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Vasona Park
Meet at Bramhall Park on the corner of Willow Street and Camino Ramon in Willow Glen. This will be a social ride with plenty of time to talk, laugh and eat ice cream.
Michael Curtis. . . . . . . . 448-4513 mcespresso@juno.com


5th Week - September 27 to 30 - Looking Ahead

Mon, 27 Sep. . . . . . . . Monday Morning Mocha Mooch
9:30 AM See Sep 6 for details. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 1 SL-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Roasting

Mon, 27 Sep. . . . . . . . Crankin' for Caffeine
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 38 mi, 2 LM-M
Grizzly Bear . . . . . . . . Alum Rock Park
Start at the Park and Ride at Coleman and Winfield. Well take the most direct way to Anh San Coffee Shop near Alum Rock Park. We will go into the park the back way over the short hill and find our way back through the neighborhoods.
Duncan Kelley. . . . . . . . 972-1991

Mon, 27 Sep. . . . . . . . Jolly Java Jive
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 2 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Lunch Ride
Meet us at Jollyman Park on Stelling, just south of McClellan in Cupertino. Again we'll head south through Saratoga to Los Gatos and Café de Flore for coffee, goodies/lunch and Conversation. The return will be mostly flat and somewhat down hill.
Margaret and Richard. . . . . . . . 446-2192

Mon, 27 Sep. . . . . . . . Mora Monday
4:30 PM. . . . . . . . 25-30 mi, 5 M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Mora Dr.
Join me for this easy ride. I will be going only moderately fast due to competitions later in the week. Meet at the Sunnyvale Community Center on the east side of the parking lot near Michelangelo Drive. Strong threat of rain may cancel.
Tyler French. . . . . . . . 756-7396 tyler.j.french@lmco.com

Mon, 27 Sep. . . . . . . . Monday Evening Goats
4:30 PM See Sep 13 for details. . . . . . . . 20 mi, 5 M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Mt. Hamilton/Lower, Quimby East, Mt. Pleasant
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . optional Quimby West, Clayton, Sierra and Suncrest

Mon, 27 Sep. . . . . . . . Quimby For Quality
6:00 PM See Sep 6 for details. . . . . . . . 20 mi, 5 MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Quimby

Mon, 27 Sep. . . . . . . . Monday Argonaut Center
6:00 PM See Sep 13 for details. . . . . . . . 18-30 mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . none

Tue, 28, Sep. . . . . . . . Tuesday Morning Crap Shoot
7:00 AM See Sep 7 for details. . . . . . . . 50-75 mi, 3-6 MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various

Tue, 28 Sep. . . . . . . . South County Old Goats
9:00 AM. . . . . . . . 30-40 mi, 5 LM-M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Hazel Dell Rd., Eureka Canyon
Meet at Erik's Deli, Vineyard Shopping Center, corner of Monterey and Tenant, Morgan Hill. We are meeting earlier as we will carpool to these goats. By now you know we will find a place to eat.
Marcia Morrison. . . . . . . . 371-0786
Susie Shields. . . . . . . . 776-1237

Tue, 28 Sep. . . . . . . . Tortoises Climbing Hills
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 5 LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Black Road
Meet at the parking lot after the dam at Lexington Reservoir for a leisurely ride up Black Rd. Call me before Monday if you have questions.
Marcia Wire. . . . . . . . 395-0836

Tue, 28 Sep. . . . . . . . Lunch at Genes
10:00 AM. . . . . . . . 27 mi, 2 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Lunch Ride
Meet at the Coleman/Winfield VTA lot. Join us for a ride to Saratoga on familiar back roads. We'll grab lunch at the Deli in Gene's Market or, for those preferring something lighter, coffee and pastries at the Prolific Oven next door. Then it's a lazy level ride back home with the sun in our face and the wind at our back.
Jerry Schonewille. . . . . . . . 297-2047

Tue, 28, Sep. . . . . . . . Almaden Explorer
10:00 AM See Sep 7 for details. . . . . . . . 25+ mi, 1-2 L-LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Various

Tue, 28 Sep. . . . . . . . After Work Dirty Ride
5:00 PM See Sep 7 for details. . . . . . . . 10+ mi, 5 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . Santa Teresa Park Trails

Tue, 28, Sep. . . . . . . . Metcalf Mauler
5:00 PM See Sep 7 for details. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 5 MB, 2000 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Metcalf (usually)

Tue, 28, Sep. . . . . . . . Wonderful Sunlight
5:30 PM See Sep 7 for details. . . . . . . . 12-20 mi, 1-2 LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Various

Wed, 29 Sep. . . . . . . . Ride to Ladera
9:00 AM. . . . . . . . 47 mi, 2 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Coffee Ride
Meet at the Los Gatos Park and Ride. From Los Gatos we will go Foothill Expressway and then to Ladera in Portola Valley for coffee.
Bill Gallagher. . . . . . . . 997-0218 billtg@earthlink.net

Wed, 29 Sep. . . . . . . . Jolly Java Jive
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 35-45 mi, 2-3 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Portola Loop or Coffee Ride
Meet us at Congress Springs Park on Glen Brae, just south of Cox, in Saratoga, for a social ride to the Plantation in Menlo Park. Stronger, faster riders may do the Portola Loop on the return.
Margaret and Richard. . . . . . . . 446-2192

Wed, 29 Sep. . . . . . . . Portola Goats
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 35-40 mi, 5 LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Los Trancos Woods, Alpine East
Meet at McKenzie Park for some short but steep goats. Less steep options available.
Barry Chaffin. . . . . . . . 592-0431

Wed, 29 Sep. . . . . . . . Hills R Us
10:00 AM See Sep 1 for details. . . . . . . . 35-70 mi, 3-6 M-MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various

Wed, 29 Sep. . . . . . . . Quintessential Quimby Quadrant-2 Goat
6:00 PM Sep 1 for details. . . . . . . . 13 mi, 5 MB, 2590 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Quimby West, Quimby East

Thu, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Shannon/Kennedy Tag and Coffee Ride
6:15 AM See Sep 2 for details. . . . . . . . 25 mi, 3 MB
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Shannon/Kennedy

Thu, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Irish, Coffee, and the Buena Vista
9:00 AM. . . . . . . . 30 mi, 3 & 6 LM-M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Via Santa Teresa/Scenic Vista, Shannon/Kennedy
Meet near the Jack-in-the-Box at the SE corner of Santa Teresa and Cottle Roads. We will head out to Los Gatos, for coffee and pastry, doing most of the climbing on the way. On the way back it's a lot less hilly. No one left behind.
John Mazzella. . . . . . . . 972-1991

Thu, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Finding Any Bay Area Mountain Goat
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 15-25 mi, 5-6 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . Various Parks in Bay Area
We will do one or more mountain goats in the Bay Area. Call one of us to learn the starting location and to discuss carpooling. If no one calls the ride will be canceled. Bring plenty of food and water. No one left behind.
Bill Keckler. . . . . . . . 280-5672
Ron Tsurumoto. . . . . . . . 226-3280

Thu, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Evergreen Explorer
9:30 AM. . . . . . . . 21 mi, 4 L-LM
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Clayton
This week we will do Clayton Road for a goat. Meet at Evergreen Community Center on San Felipe Road just South of Yerba Buena Rd.
Karen Bishop. . . . . . . . 238-0399

Thu, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Thursday Trek
10:00 AM See Sep 9 for details. . . . . . . . 12-25 mi, 1 L-LM
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . various

Thu, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . After Work Dirty Ride
5:00 PM See Sep 16 for details. . . . . . . . 10+ mi, 5 LM
Mountain Goat. . . . . . . . Santa Teresa Park Trails

Thu, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Quimby Mauler
5:00 PM See Sep 2 for details. . . . . . . . 30 mi, 6 M, 3000 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Quimby (usually)

Thu, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Almaden Ramble
5:30 PM. . . . . . . . 20-25 mi, 2 LM-M
Grizzly Bear. . . . . . . . Potluck & Pictures
Meet at my home. Please call by Wednesday.
Valerie Butler. . . . . . . . 323-8510

Thu, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . The McKenzie Ride
5:30 PM See Sep 2 for details. . . . . . . . 20-25 mi, 3-5 B-S
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various

Thu, 30 Sep. . . . . . . . Thursday Argonaut Center
6:00 PM See Sep 2 for details. . . . . . . . 18-30 mi, 3-6 M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . At least one, maybe more

. . . . . . . . Looking Ahead . . . . . . . .

Sat, 2 Oct. . . . . . . . Lunch in Pescadero
8:00 AM. . . . . . . . 73 mi, 5 M, 7100 ft
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Page Mill, Stage, Pescadero, Alpine-West
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . optional Portola Park
Meet at McKenzie Park, near Foothill and Springer. Adding Portola Park will be a total of 80 miles with 8400 ft of climbing. Maps provided. Ride #s MKP042, MKP020.
Don Axtell. . . . . . . . 224-8147

Sat-Sun, 2-3 Oct. . . . . . . . Coalinga Overnighter
Pam Downs. . . . . . . . 266-1490

Sun, 10 Oct. . . . . . . . Progressive Dinner
Rita Hernandez. . . . . . . . 251-8612

Fri-Sun, 15-17 Oct. . . . . . . . Calistoga Campout
Richard Brunner . . . . . . . . 446-2192
Margaret Barnes. . . . . . . . 446-2192

Sat-Sun, 30-31 Oct. . . . . . . . Big Sur Loop
Jerry Schonewille. . . . . . . . 297-2047