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.

Start at the Lexington Dam parking lot for a ride up to Summit Road, then up to Mt. Bache for a view of Santa Cruz County. Take Highway 17 to Bear Creek Road, take the Bear Creek turnoff, turn right at the stop sign, cross over 17, then take the onramp back on 17 headed north, then take the first exit. Cross over the dam, and look for the parking lot on the right about a half mile from 17.

Today we will be heading to Uvas Canyon County Park. Bring all necessary food and supplies because the amenities will be few and far between. Meet at Bici Bike on Rochester off Cottle.

Meet at the 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 left. We will start with the Marin Headlands Loop, and finish up with a loop through Tiburon. Good Sierra to the Sea training. Maps provided. Shorter options possible. No one left behind. Carpooling is a good idea. Ride # SAU002.

Our Tour de Santa Clara will start in the parking lot behind Shaw's Cycles in the Normandy Center located at Newhall and Washington in Santa Clara. We will ride through Santa Clara and Sunnyvale using bike lanes, bike trails and pedestrian bridges. Near the end of the ride, we'll stop at Mondo Burrito for lunch. Bring snacks for during the ride and money for lunch afterwards.

Our Easter ride got rained out, so we’re rescheduling. Bring your shopping bags/panniers/backpacks; we’re going to the Los Gatos Farmer’s Market. Meet at the VTA Park and Ride/light rail station near the corner of Coleman and Winfield. There are places to get coffee and snacks once we get there.

A Tuesday/Thursday/99 ride on Sunday? It happens . . . in April there was a rain make-up. This one will be rained out in December so we will do it now. Ride from Woodside to the sea and back, lunch in Pescadero. Shorter options available. Driving directions to start/finish: from SJ take Hwy 280 north; exit at Woodside Rd; left onto Woodside Rd; left on Whiskey Hill Rd; right into the parking lot behind the bank.

Riding Hard On Narrow Dirt Again. We will ride various selected dirt trails depending on mood, weather conditions, rider input, and whatever else. Please call between 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm the evening before, or between 8:00 am & 9:00am the day of the ride, to discuss and plan where to ride and the starting location. Bring all necessary supplies. No one left behind.

Come ride as many east bay goats as you want in one day. Many options to skip goats to catch up with faster riders or quit early if you are tired. Bring plenty of food and liquids and lights if you plan to be out after dark. Route passes start point at Linda Vista school twice at mile 65 and 90 so you can easily resupply along the way. My wife, Sheila, will lead the LM group up a smaller subset of the 10 goats. A checkoff list will be posted at the school so you can get credit for all your goats.

Come and cheer with the dedicated students who are finishing their 12-week ACTC Academy course. Meet at Cabrillo College in Aptos in (temporary) parking lot L. We will climb Hazel Dell on our way to the Gizdich Ranch (for pie) and then continue to Aromas, over to the coast and return to Cabrillo College. The Academy will be hosting a Pizza Graduation Party for all riders afterwards. Everyone is invited! This is a 100k ride with SAG support. The SAGs will be carrying snacks and water and will setup several rest stops along the route. They can carry your excess things so you won't need to be loaded down for this long ride. (Bring a labeled bag.) We need to know how many riders to plan for refreshments during the ride and the PIZZA CELEBRATION at the end. Please contact ride leader Harry Lichtbach by Wednesday, June 7 if you plan to join us for this ride. The ride starts at Cabrillo College (temporary) parking lot L on Soquel Ave, just north of the pedestrian bridge from the Gym. Please contact the ride leader if you need directions. Since this is an Academy ride, it is possible for it to be delayed due to an earlier Academy ride being "weather delayed". Check with the Ride Leader after June 3 to confirm the date.

Meet at Lexington School. Take Hwy 17 south from Los Gatos. Exit at Bear Creek Rd overpass, go over the freeway, then right on Old Santa Cruz Hwy, then right on Lexington School Road. We'll stop at the Piggley Market and buy lunch to take to the beach. Good Sierra to the Sea training. Maps provided. Ride # LXS045.

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.

This is day one of a two day self-paced, self-supported (i.e. you carry your gear on the bike) camping trip. We will be camping at New Brighton State Beach ($3 per person, I think) and eating at restaurants. Meet at Heather's house in San Jose. Call/email for directions. Alternate pick-up locations along the route can be arranged.

Riding Hard On Narrow Dirt Again. We will ride various selected dirt trails depending on mood, weather conditions, rider input, and whatever else. Please call between 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm the evening before, or between 8:00 am & 9:00am the day of the ride, to discuss and plan where to ride and the starting location. Bring all necessary supplies. No one left behind.

Meet at the Argonaut Shopping Center in Saratoga, on the corner of Blauer at Sunnyvale Saratoga Road – park on the north end of the parking lot near Mt Mike’s Pizza. We’ll head north or south to get in the miles and goats to keep our legs in shape for upcoming long rides. Ride leader is open to requests for route suggestions and/or shorter option requests. Regroups, map, breaks, lunch stop and sunshine guaranteed!

The ACTC Academy staff meets three times a year to discuss Academy curriculum, polices and to practice working with students. Anyone interested in the activities of the Academy is welcome to attend. But if you wish to participate with the Academy as a staff member, it is necessary that you attend at least one Staff Training meeting every twelve months. This meeting will include a PotLuck Lunch at noon. The meeting will be at the home of Steve (and Karin) Crosby (390 S.14th St. San Jose). Please let Steve know by June 7 if you are coming and what you plan to bring for the lunch. For directions call or email.

Meet at McKenzie Park on Fremont Ave near Magdalena Ave in Los Altos. We will ride up to Woodside and Sandy promises not to miss the turn this time. We will then go onto the Pulgas Water Temple on Canada rode. If we want more mileage, we can go to the end of Canada road before heading for lunch in Menlo Park on our way home.

The Canada road loop near Gilroy will be a pleasant and leisurely journey on a warm day, even if you did it before on the workers' ride. Bring plenty of water. We can stop for refreshments afterwards. Exit Hwy 101 south at Leavesley Rd., go left under the freeway, and park on the right behind McDonald's at the Gilroy Outlets.

This is the second day of a two day touring trip. We will be returning from New Brighton State Beach via Soquel-San Jose Rd.

Sunday Series continues. Riding between 30-40 miles at a LM to MB pace; Faster riders off the front. It will be getting hotter so extra liquids. Goats are Bernal, Bailey, Willow/LS, SCV/San Felipe and Hecker Pass. Options for "6" Goats - Rolling Hills and Pole Line for those looking for added challenge. Start Location is Sunshine Bikes in Morgan Hill, 16825 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill.

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Riding Hard On Narrow Dirt Again. We will ride various selected dirt trails depending on mood, weather conditions, rider input, and whatever else. Please call between 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm the evening before, or between 8:00 am & 9:00am the day of the ride, to discuss and plan where to ride and the starting location. Bring all necessary supplies. No one left behind.

Meet at the Argonaut Shopping Center in Saratoga, on the corner of Blauer at Sunnyvale Saratoga Road – park on the north end of the parking lot near Mt Mike’s Pizza. We’ll head north or south to get in the miles and goats to keep our legs in shape for upcoming long rides. Ride leader is open to requests for route suggestions and/or shorter option requests. Regroups, map, breaks, lunch stop and sunshine guaranteed!

Meet at Almaden Lake Park by the bathrooms and we'll ride to the Los Gatos Farmer's Market for a snack break. When we get rolling again, we'll do some climbing through some Los Gatos and Saratoga neighborhoods. We call this the "Hospital Ride" since we pass three hospitals on the way. The return trip on Los Gatos-Almaden Rd. is all downhill, I promise. Bring money for optional lunch after the ride.

Meet at Shoup Park in Los Altos for a leisurely ride up Page Mill Road. After the Page Mill ascent, we descend Alpine to Pescadero for the brief climb up Haskins Hill, then turn around and descend Pescadero to start our climb back up Alpine. At Portola State Park Rd, we descend to the park for water. After a brief break, we start our climb up Portola and Alpine. Descent is Page Mill/Moody. At the top of climbs, we take a breaks to enjoy the views. No lunch stop. Forecast of temperatures 90 degrees or over alters route. Gather at 9:00am for a 9:15 start. Co-listed with Western Wheelers.

Sunday Series continues. Riding between 30-40 miles at a LM to MB pace; Faster riders off the front. It will be getting hotter so extra liquids. Goats are Bernal, Bailey, Willow/LS, SCV/San Felipe and Hecker Pass. Options for "6" Goats - Rolling Hills and Pole Line for those looking for added challenge. Start Location is Sunshine Bikes in Morgan Hill, 16825 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill.

Don't want to take the bus home? Want the Tour to last just a little longer? Want to take the train up to SF and ride your bike home? Meet in Golden Gate Park at the end of the Sierra to the Sea Tour. Start time is only a rough estimate. Ride # SFB006.

Climb Hecker Pass when the traffic is (hopefully) light. Meet at Chitactac-Adams Heritage Cnty Park, corner of Watsonville and Burchell Roads. Lunch in Corralitos. Shorter options available.

Meet at Shoup Park in Los Altos for a leisurely ride up Page Mill Road. We descend Alpine to Pescadero for a brief lunch stop at the bakery. The return is back up Pescadero and West Alpine with a Page Mill/Moody descent. At the top of climbs, we take a breaks to enjoy the views. Bring your lunch or buy in Pescadero. Forecast of temperatures 90 degrees or over alters route. Gather at 9:00am for a 9:15 start. Co-listed with Western Wheelers.

Riding Hard On Narrow Dirt Again. We will ride various selected dirt trails depending on mood, weather conditions, rider input, and whatever else. Please call between 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm the evening before, or between 8:00 am & 9:00am the day of the ride, to discuss and plan where to ride and the starting location. Bring all necessary supplies. No one left behind.

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.

Sunday Series continues. Riding between 30-40 miles at a LM to MB pace; Faster riders off the front. It will be getting hotter so extra liquids. Goats are Bernal, Bailey, Willow/LS, SCV/San Felipe and Hecker Pass. Options for "6" Goats - Rolling Hills and Pole Line for those looking for added challenge. Start Location is Sunshine Bikes in Morgan Hill, 16825 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill.