Last updated 7/21/2008 10:19:41 AM – Deadline 08/03/2008 9:00:00 PM PRELIM DRAFT – SEP 2008 RIDE SCHEDULE – PRELIM DRAFT FIRST WEEK Any Day Spare the Air Ride Any Time Any Miles, Any Pace Other Utility Ride Substitute a bike trip for a car trip, or make a utility trip on your bike (commuting, shopping, errands, etc.) on an official "Spare the Air Day" and get club credit for your miles. For 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 Rodríguez 243-2646 jennifer.rodriguez@roche.com Mon, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep Monday Morning Mocha Mooch 9:30 AM 25 mi, 1 L-M Grizzly Bear Coffee Roasting Start your week with a ride at your pace down Foothill Expressway to Café Borrone in Menlo Park. Return through quiet residential streets. Leader rides sweep. Meet in the parking lot of Lucky’s, Arboretum and Foothill Expwy. in Los Altos. Co-listed with WW. Don Burnett 253-6953 Mon, 1 Sep Crankin' for Caffeine 9:30 AM 26 mi, 1 LM Grizzly Bear Vasona Park Meet at the Restrooms on the East side of Almaden Lake Park near Coleman and Winfield. Park in the VTA Parking Lot across Coleman to save a parking fee. 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 Tue, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep Optional Hicks or Flat Coffee Ride 6:30 AM 25 mi, 3 MB Billy Goat Optional: Hicks Meet at Almaden Roasting Company, corner of Redmond at Meridian. Pam Downs 316-6314 uncorkedster@gmail.com Tue, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep Almaden Explorer 10:00 AM 20-25 mi, 1-2 L-LM Grizzly Bear Various Meet at the Church, Hamilton and Leigh in San Jose. Bob Yeomans will be doing a picnic in the park three times a month with Karl Laucher doing a coffee ride once a month. This month's rides are: Sep 2 TBD Sep 9 TBD Sep 16 TBD Sep 23 TBD Sep 30 TBD Bob Yeomans 374-5081 Karl Larcher 267-7117 Tue, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep Metcalf Mauler 5:00 PM 27 mi, 5 MB, 2200 ft Billy Goat Metcalf Meet on the corner of Realm Dr. and Santa Teresa, one block north of Bernal. We usually do Metcalf, but on occasion we might do other goats. Ride # STB014. Art Cruz 831-628-3666 Don Axtell 386-1638 Tue, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep Whine and Dine Mellow Ride 6:00 PM 12-22 mi, 3-6 M Billy Goat Various You can usually expect at least 4 regroups and route sheets on this social ride. We will eventually do most of the goats in the Saratoga/Los Gatos area, except for the hardest. Meet at Summit Bikes on Main Street in Los Gatos, across the street from the Los Gatos Library. Burritos after. We roll around 6:00ish. http://whineanddine.wordpress.com Steve Sloan 605-0692 s_sloan@mac.com Tue, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep Whine and Dine Quick Spinner 6:00 PM 15-25 mi, 3-6 M-MB Billy Goat Various You can usually expect at least 4 regroups and route sheets. We will eventually do most of the goats in the Saratoga/Los Gatos area. 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! http://whineanddine.wordpress.com Ted Bonetti 605-1837 tedbonetti@sbcglobal.net Wed, 3, 10, 17, 24 Sep Hills R Us 10:15 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. Michael McGeough 532-6737 mmcgeough@autosi.com Thu, 4, 11, 18, 25 Sep Optional Hicks or Flat Coffee Ride 6:30 AM 25 mi, 3 MB Billy Goat Optional: Hicks Meet at Almaden Roasting Company, corner of Redmond at Meridian. Pam Downs 316-6314 uncorkedster@gmail.com Thu, 4, 11, 18, 25 Sep Thursday Trek 10:00 AM 12-25 mi, 1-2 G LM Grizzly Bear Various Join me as I explore the various grizzly bear options of the South San Jose/Almaden Valley area. We’ll stop for snacks/meal along the way. Meet at the VTA Park and Ride/light rail station near the corner of Coleman and Winfield. Sep 4 TBD Sep 11 TBD Sep 18 TBD Sep 25 TBD Stephanie Metz 981-3780 stephaniemetz@comcast.net Thu, 4, 11, 18, 25 Sep Evergreen Explorer 9:30 AM 20 mi, 3 LM Grizzly Bear Evergreen Maze We will ride the quiet streets in the Evergreen foothills-other options possible. Coffee or lunch near the end of the ride. Meet at Evergreen Community Center on San Felipe Road just south of Yerba Buena Road. Karen Bishop 238-0399 Frank La Fetra 532-1044 frank@lafetra.com Thu, 4, 11, 18, 25 Sep Thursday Trainer 5:00 PM 25 mi, 6 M Billy Goat Mt Hamilton/Lower, Quimby East, Mt Pleasant Meet at Linda Vista School on Kirk Ave. We will do goats in order. Others optional upon request Art Cruz 831-628-3666 Thu, 4, 11, 18, 25 Sep Thursday Argonaut Center 6:00 PM 18-30 mi, 3-6 M Billy Goat Various Meet at Argonaut Shopping Center on Sunnyvale-Saratoga road east side just south of Pierce in Saratoga. Park on the North end near Mountain Mike's Pizza. We warm up with some flat miles through the neighborhoods then pick up the pace to the M level (14-16 mph). The emphasis of the Thursday ride is the added challenge of rated goats in the area to the M pace route. Re-groups at the top of sustained climbs. Triples recommended. Faster riders are welcome to go off the front. Ride rolls at 6:00 PM sharp. Wet Pavement cancels. Mark Pryor 410-8109 mapryor@pacbell.net Sat, 6 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 SECOND WEEK Mon, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep Monday Morning Mocha Mooch 9:30 AM See Sep 1 for details 25 mi, 1 L-M Grizzly Bear Coffee Roasting Mon, 8 Sep Crankin' for Caffeine 9:30 AM 25 mi, 2 LM Grizzly Bear Coffee Roasting Meet at the Restrooms on the East side of Almaden Lake Park near Coleman and Winfield. Park in the VTA Parking Lot across Coleman to save a parking fee. 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, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep Monday Argonaut Center 6:00 PM 18~30 mi, 4-6 M Billy Goat Various Meet at Argonaut Shopping Center on Sunnyvale-Saratoga road east side just south of Pierce in Saratoga. Park on the North end near Mountain Mike's Pizza. Warm up with some flat miles through the neighborhoods then pick up the pace to the M level (14-16 mph). Emphasis on developing M pace endurance by incorporating flat sections, rollers and hills in the area. Some lower-rated goats in the area may be included. Re-groups at the top of sustained climbs. Faster riders are welcome to go off the front. Ride rolls at 6:00 PM sharp. Wet Pavement cancels. Mark Pryor 410-8109 mapryor@pacbell.net Tue, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep Optional Hicks or Flat Coffee Ride 6:30 AM See Sep 2 for details 25 mi, 3 MB Billy Goat Optional: Hicks Tue, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep Almaden Explorer 10:00 AM See Sep 2 for details 20-25 mi, 1-2 L-LM Grizzly Bear Various Tue, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep Metcalf Mauler 5:00 PM See Sep 2 for details 27 mi, 5 MB, 2200 ft Billy Goat Metcalf Tue, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep Whine and Dine Mellow Ride 6:00 PM See Sep 2 for details 12-22 mi, 3-6 M Billy Goat Various Tue, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep Whine and Dine Quick Spinner 6:00 PM See Sep 2 for details 15-25 mi, 3-6 M-MB Billy Goat Various Wed, 10, 17, 24 Sep Hills R Us 10:15 AM See Sep 3 for details 35-70 mi, 3-6 M-MB Billy Goat Various Thu, 11, 18, 25 Sep Optional Hicks or Flat Coffee Ride 6:30 AM See Sep 3 for details 25 mi, 3 MB Billy Goat Optional: Hicks Thu, 11, 18, 25 Sep Thursday Trek 10:00 AM See Sep 4 for details 12-25 mi, 1-2 G LM Grizzly Bear Various Thu, 11, 18, 25 Sep Evergreen Explorer 9:30 AM See Sep 4 for details 20 mi, 3 LM Grizzly Bear Evergreen Maze Thu, 11, 18, 25 Sep Thursday Trainer 5:00 PM See Sep 4 for details 25 mi, 6 M Billy Goat Mt Hamilton/Lower, Quimby East, Mt Pleasant Thu, 11, 18, 25 Sep Thursday Argonaut Center 6:00 PM See Sep 4 for details 18-30 mi, 3-6 M Billy Goat Various Sat, 13 Sep Giro d'Bici Bike Ride 10:00 AM 35-40-45 mi, 3 LM-MB Billy Goat Bailey/Buffalo Hill 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. Ride at your own pace, directions provided. Meet at Bici Bike Shop, Cottle and Rochester Roads, San Jose. Bill Reisinger 238-0399 Dick Caron 978-8177 THIRD WEEK Mon, 15, 22, 29 Sep Monday Morning Mocha Mooch 9:30 AM See Sep 1 for details 25 mi, 1 L-M Grizzly Bear Coffee Roasting Mon, 15 Sep Crankin' for Caffeine 9:30 AM 22 mi, 2 LM Grizzly Bear Los Alamitos Creek Trail Meet at the Restrooms on the East side of Almaden Lake Park near Coleman and Winfield. Park in the VTA Parking Lot across Coleman to save a parking fee. Residential streets and country roads for most of the ride with a coffee stop on the way back for some socializing. Pat Grilione 265-0698 Mon, 15, 22, 29 Sep Monday Argonaut Center 6:00 PM See Sep 8 for details 18~30 mi, 4-6 M Billy Goat Various Tue, 16, 23, 30 Sep Optional Hicks or Flat Coffee Ride 6:30 AM See Sep 2 for details 25 mi, 3 MB Billy Goat Optional: Hicks Tue, 16, 23, 30 Sep Almaden Explorer 10:00 AM See Sep 2 for details 20-25 mi, 1-2 L-LM Grizzly Bear Various Tue, 16, 23, 30 Sep Metcalf Mauler 5:00 PM See Sep 2 for details 27 mi, 5 MB, 2200 ft Billy Goat Metcalf Tue, 16, 23, 30 Sep Whine and Dine Mellow Ride 6:00 PM See Sep 2 for details 12-22 mi, 3-6 M Billy Goat Various Tue, 16, 23, 30 Sep Whine and Dine Quick Spinner 6:00 PM See Sep 2 for details 15-25 mi, 3-6 M-MB Billy Goat Various Wed, 17, 24 Sep Hills R Us 10:15 AM See Sep 3 for details 35-70 mi, 3-6 M-MB Billy Goat Various Thu, 18, 25 Sep Optional Hicks or Flat Coffee Ride 6:30 AM See Sep 3 for details 25 mi, 3 MB Billy Goat Optional: Hicks Thu, 18, 25 Sep Thursday Trek 10:00 AM See Sep 4 for details 12-25 mi, 1-2 G LM Grizzly Bear Various Thu, 18, 25 Sep Evergreen Explorer 9:30 AM See Sep 4 for details 20 mi, 3 LM Grizzly Bear Evergreen Maze Thu, 18, 25 Sep Thursday Trainer 5:00 PM See Sep 4 for details 25 mi, 6 M Billy Goat Mt Hamilton/Lower, Quimby East, Mt Pleasant Thu, 18, 25 Sep Thursday Argonaut Center 6:00 PM See Sep 4 for details 18-30 mi, 3-6 M Billy Goat Various Fri, 19 Sep TGIF 9:30 AM 46 mi, 2 LM-M Grizzly Bear Reservoirs Start at Almaden Lake Park by the restrooms. We will take the bike trail and McKean/Uvas to Watsonville Road. With a stop in Morgan Hill for Lunch we will return via Santa Theresa or Coyote Creek Trail depending upon the wind conditions. Leo Hartung 997-1979 leohartung@sbcglobal.net Sat, 20 Sep Pedaling to Pebble Beach 10:00 AM 30 mi, 2 LM Grizzly Bear 17-Mile Drive Meet at Roberts Lake, Seaside. Exit 403, left on Cyn. Del Rey Blvd., right on Roberts Ave. BYO lunch or buy at Pebble Beach Market/Deli. Dress in layers. Ed Shaw 831-320-0906 Helen Shaw 831-633-3589 FOURTH WEEK Mon, 22, 29 Sep Monday Morning Mocha Mooch 9:30 AM See Sep 1 for details 25 mi, 1 L-M Grizzly Bear Coffee Roasting Mon, 22 Sep Crankin' for Caffeine 9:30 AM 38 mi, 2 LM-M Grizzly Bear Alum Rock Park Meet at the Restrooms on the East side of Almaden Lake Park near Coleman and Winfield. Park in the VTA Parking Lot across Coleman to save a parking fee. We’ll take the most direct way to The Coffee Cup near Alum Rock Park. Rick Nowack 224-4378 Mon, 22, 29 Sep Monday Argonaut Center 6:00 PM See Sep 8 for details 18~30 mi, 4-6 M Billy Goat Various Tue, 23, 30 Sep Optional Hicks or Flat Coffee Ride 6:30 AM See Sep 2 for details 25 mi, 3 MB Billy Goat Optional: Hicks Tue, 23, 30 Sep Almaden Explorer 10:00 AM See Sep 2 for details 20-25 mi, 1-2 L-LM Grizzly Bear Various Tue, 23, 30 Sep Metcalf Mauler 5:00 PM See Sep 2 for details 27 mi, 5 MB, 2200 ft Billy Goat Metcalf Tue, 23, 30 Sep Whine and Dine Mellow Ride 6:00 PM See Sep 2 for details 12-22 mi, 3-6 M Billy Goat Various Tue, 23, 30 Sep Whine and Dine Quick Spinner 6:00 PM See Sep 2 for details 15-25 mi, 3-6 M-MB Billy Goat Various Wed, 24 Sep Hills R Us 10:15 AM See Sep 3 for details 35-70 mi, 3-6 M-MB Billy Goat Various Thu, 25 Sep Optional Hicks or Flat Coffee Ride 6:30 AM See Sep 3 for details 25 mi, 3 MB Billy Goat Optional: Hicks Thu, 25 Sep Thursday Trek 10:00 AM See Sep 4 for details 12-25 mi, 1-2 G LM Grizzly Bear Various Thu, 25 Sep Evergreen Explorer 9:30 AM See Sep 4 for details 20 mi, 3 LM Grizzly Bear Evergreen Maze Thu, 25 Sep Thursday Trainer 5:00 PM See Sep 4 for details 25 mi, 6 M Billy Goat Mt Hamilton/Lower, Quimby East, Mt Pleasant Thu, 25 Sep Thursday Argonaut Center 6:00 PM See Sep 4 for details 18-30 mi, 3-6 M Billy Goat Various Sun, 28 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 FIFTH WEEK Mon, 29 Sep Monday Morning Mocha Mooch 9:30 AM See Sep 1 for details 25 mi, 1 L-M Grizzly Bear Coffee Roasting Mon, 29 Sep Crankin' for Caffeine 9:30 AM 26 mi, 1 LM Grizzly Bear Vasona Park Meet at the Restrooms on the East side of Almaden Lake Park near Coleman and Winfield. Park in the VTA Parking Lot across Coleman to save a parking fee. 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, 29 Sep Monday Argonaut Center 6:00 PM See Sep 8 for details 18~30 mi, 4-6 M Billy Goat Various Tue, 30 Sep Optional Hicks or Flat Coffee Ride 6:30 AM See Sep 2 for details 25 mi, 3 MB Billy Goat Optional: Hicks Tue, 30 Sep Almaden Explorer 10:00 AM See Sep 2 for details 20-25 mi, 1-2 L-LM Grizzly Bear Various Tue, 30 Sep Metcalf Mauler 5:00 PM See Sep 2 for details 27 mi, 5 MB, 2200 ft Billy Goat Metcalf Tue, 30 Sep Whine and Dine Mellow Ride 6:00 PM See Sep 2 for details 12-22 mi, 3-6 M Billy Goat Various Tue, 30 Sep Whine and Dine Quick Spinner 6:00 PM See Sep 2 for details 15-25 mi, 3-6 M-MB Billy Goat Various LOOKING AHEAD Sep 26-28 Tahoe Roundabout Jerry Schonewille 464-5127 Pam Downs 316-6314