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Almaden Cycle Touring Club

   
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There are 33 Rides for Oct 2026
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Thu, 1 Oct 2026
Sunnyvale Baylands
10:00 AM
33 mi, 1 M
Grizzly Bear
Sunnyvale Baylands
Let's meet at 10:00 am at the entrance to the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden on Naglee between Bascom and Park. We'll make our way to the Stevens Creek Trail and return via the Bay Trail and the Guadalupe Creek Trail. Lunch at Bibo's Pizza on the route about 2 miles from the ride finish. Faster riders may go off the front. Rain or bad air quality cancels. 01-10-2026 10:00:00 01-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Sunnyvale Baylands 33 mi, 1 M : Let's meet at 10:00 am at the entrance to the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden on Naglee between Bascom and Park. We'll make our way to the Stevens Creek Trail and return via the Bay Trail and the Guadalupe Creek Trail. Lunch at Bibo's Pizza on the route about 2 miles from the ride finish. Faster riders may go off the front. Rain or bad air quality cancels. Anthony Flores invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Anthony Flores
writenbike@gmail.com 650-269-7294
Fri, 2 Oct 2026
TGIF Shoreline
10:00 AM
33 mi, 1 LM, 330 ft
Grizzly Bear
Shoreline Park
Anthony Flores
writenbike@gmail.com 650-269-7294
Fri, 2 Oct 2026
Friday's Twist & Shout
10:00 AM
30 mi, 3 M, 2200 ft
Grizzly Bear
Almaden Maze
** START 10:00AM **
Modified Twist&Shout Almaden Maze ride V2.2 has more twists and climbs. Adding Nikulina Ct., Echo Ridge, Eagle Valley Ct. Plus an option to climb a section of Scenic Vista to View Oak from the top of Via Santa Teresa.
Meet at 9:45 to sign in for a 10:00 departure near the restrooms and bocce ball courts at Almaden Lake Park.
Friday's hammerfest ride includes short, steep ascents (15%+ gradients) on Paso Los Cerritos, Wooded Lake Dr, Rimrock Dr, Queensbridge/Mockingbird and Via Santa Teresa.
The ride will be led at a Moderate pace with regroups at hilltops. All paces and bike types are welcome.
Join us for post-ride refreshments at Smoke Eaters in Almaden Ranch from about 12:30 to 2pm. 02-10-2026 10:00:00 02-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Friday's Twist & Shout 30 mi, 3 M , 2200 ft: ** START 10:00AM ** Modified Twist&Shout Almaden Maze ride V2.2 has more twists and climbs. Adding Nikulina Ct., Echo Ridge, Eagle Valley Ct. Plus an option to climb a section of Scenic Vista to View Oak from the top of Via Santa Teresa. Meet at 9:45 to sign in for a 10:00 departure near the restrooms and bocce ball courts at Almaden Lake Park. Friday's hammerfest ride includes short, steep ascents (15%+ gradients) on Paso Los Cerritos, Wooded Lake Dr, Rimrock Dr, Queensbridge/Mockingbird and Via Santa Teresa. The ride will be led at a Moderate pace with regroups at hilltops. All paces and bike types are welcome. Join us for post-ride refreshments at Smoke Eaters in Almaden Ranch from about 12:30 to 2pm. Chuck Kosowicz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Chuck Kosowicz
chuckkosowicz@yahoo.com 408-857-9062
Sat, 3 Oct 2026
Bay in Two Days Day 1 of 2
8:00 AM
90 mi, 3 M, 3500 ft
Billy Goat
Skyline South 4
Join us for a great overnight ride around the entire SF bay. On day 1, we take in the views at Golden Gate Park, the Golden Gate Bridge and Paradise Drive. SAG available for small overnight bags. Meet at the San Thomas creek trail parking lot on the SW corner of Monroe and San Thomas in Santa Clara (OK to park there overnight). Make your own reservations for Saturday night at the Hotel Mac or the SureStay plus in Point Richmond. E-mail ride leader to RSVP. Let us know if you are interested in driving a 20-25 mile segment. 03-10-2026 08:00:00 03-10-2026 10:00:00 6 ACTC: Bay in Two Days Day 1 of 2 90 mi, 3 M , 3500 ft: Join us for a great overnight ride around the entire SF bay. On day 1, we take in the views at Golden Gate Park, the Golden Gate Bridge and Paradise Drive. SAG available for small overnight bags. Meet at the San Thomas creek trail parking lot on the SW corner of Monroe and San Thomas in Santa Clara (OK to park there overnight). Make your own reservations for Saturday night at the Hotel Mac or the SureStay plus in Point Richmond. E-mail ride leader to RSVP. Let us know if you are interested in driving a 20-25 mile segment. Russell Stevens invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Russell Stevens
russ_sheila@att.net 669-204-1019
Sheila Stevens
russ_sheila@att.net
Sat, 3 Oct 2026
Woodside - Pescadero 53-M Loop
8:30 AM
53 mi, 5 M, 6100 ft
Billy Goat
Old La Honda East,Pescadero,Stage,Tunitas Creek
Brenda Nguyen
btnguyen01@gmail.com 408-396-2776
Sun, 4 Oct 2026
Bay in Two Days, Day 2 of 2
8:00 AM
90 mi, 4 M, 4000 ft
Billy Goat
Calaveras/Backside,Calaveras/Upper
Russell Stevens
russ_sheila@att.net 669-204-1019
Sheila Stevens
russ_sheila@att.net
Sun, 4 Oct 2026
Goat Roundup
9:00 AM
50 mi, 4 M, 5318 ft
Billy Goat
Bean Creek,Branciforte Mtn View,Granite Creek,Rodeo Gulch,Soquel-San Jose,Stetson/Skyland
Jennifer Clarke
Jennifer_lynne_clarke@yahoo.com 408-603-9529
Mon, 5 Oct 2026
North San Jose
9:30 AM
25/30 mi, 2 LM, 500+ ft
Grizzly Bear
Columbus Day
Gilbert Hernandez
gil9671@yahoo.com 408-966-9671
Mon, 5 Oct 2026
Tahoe Fall Getaway
10:00 AM
44.4 mi, 4 LM, 2701 ft
Grizzly Bear
Overnighter
Meet at the Carmel Ski Club Lodge at 11815 Deerfield Drive in Truckee. Ride will start at 10:00 but come early and I will have coffee brewing. We will follow West River Street through Truckee to the Legacy Trail on our way past Boca Reservoir to the end of the Road at Stampede Reservoir. We will make a quick visit up to the Dam before returning home. Plenty of opportunity for Lunch back in Truckee. Rooms are available at the lodge for $30 per night per person including a small chore (taking out the garbage, etc.). Shared men’s bathroom and women’s bathroom. Alternately, The Inn at Truckee is a few blocks away. We will meet at the lodge for cocktails in the evening to talk about the following day’s route and will host a meal or two at the lodge. Contact ride leader if interested. 05-10-2026 10:00:00 05-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Tahoe Fall Getaway 44.4 mi, 4 LM , 2701 ft: Meet at the Carmel Ski Club Lodge at 11815 Deerfield Drive in Truckee. Ride will start at 10:00 but come early and I will have coffee brewing. We will follow West River Street through Truckee to the Legacy Trail on our way past Boca Reservoir to the end of the Road at Stampede Reservoir. We will make a quick visit up to the Dam before returning home. Plenty of opportunity for Lunch back in Truckee. Rooms are available at the lodge for $30 per night per person including a small chore (taking out the garbage, etc.). Shared men’s bathroom and women’s bathroom. Alternately, The Inn at Truckee is a few blocks away. We will meet at the lodge for cocktails in the evening to talk about the following day’s route and will host a meal or two at the lodge. Contact ride leader if interested. Frank Kretz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Frank Kretz
kretz@pacbell.net 408-666-0682
Mon, 5 Oct 2026
Almaden Reservoir and Twin Creeks
10:00 AM
33 mi, 2 LM, 816 ft
Grizzly Bear
Reservoirs
Start at the First Congregational Church (west parking lot at Hamilton on Leigh) at 10:00 or meet up at Almaden Lake Park (by the restrooms on Winfield) at about 10:40. We will ride down past Almaden Reservoir to the base of Hicks and follow Herbert Creek up a lovely little road past what used to be the Twin Creeks "resort". We'll stop short of the dirt but the final pavement is easily classified as mixed terrain. Return via the historic Hacienda Cemetery on Bertram Road and Almaden Expwy to the park and then the church. Post-ride refreshments options at the Pruneyard. Start location: 1980 Hamilton Ave., San Jose, CA 05-10-2026 10:00:00 05-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Almaden Reservoir and Twin Creeks 33 mi, 2 LM , 816 ft: Start at the First Congregational Church (west parking lot at Hamilton on Leigh) at 10:00 or meet up at Almaden Lake Park (by the restrooms on Winfield) at about 10:40. We will ride down past Almaden Reservoir to the base of Hicks and follow Herbert Creek up a lovely little road past what used to be the Twin Creeks "resort". We'll stop short of the dirt but the final pavement is easily classified as mixed terrain. Return via the historic Hacienda Cemetery on Bertram Road and Almaden Expwy to the park and then the church. Post-ride refreshments options at the Pruneyard. Start location: 1980 Hamilton Ave., San Jose, CA Anthony Flores invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Anthony Flores
writenbike@gmail.com 650-269-7294
Tue, 6 Oct 2026
South County Old Ladies and Gents
9:30 AM
22 mi, 3 LM
Grizzly Bear
Reservoirs
Kris Thompson
ksvt@me.com 408-612-6696
Susie Shields
Tue, 6 Oct 2026
Tahoe Fall Getaway
10:00 AM
43.7 mi, 4 LM, 2524 ft
Grizzly Bear
Overnighter
Meet at the Carmel Ski Club Lodge at 11815 Deerfield Drive in Truckee. Ride will start at 10:00 but come early and I will have coffee brewing. We will follow Highway 267 past Northstar to Lake Tahoe. Turning right we will ride along the lake to Tahoe City before turning back to Truckee along Highway 89. We will stop at Palisades for lunch halfway back to Truckee. About half the ride is on bike path with the rest on good roadways with good shoulders. Rooms are available at the lodge for $30 per night per person including a small chore (taking out the garbage, etc.). Shared men’s bathroom and women’s bathroom. Alternately, The Inn at Truckee is a few blocks away. We will meet at the lodge for cocktails in the evening to talk about the following day’s route and will host a meal or two at the lodge. Contact ride leader if interested. 06-10-2026 10:00:00 06-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Tahoe Fall Getaway 43.7 mi, 4 LM , 2524 ft: Meet at the Carmel Ski Club Lodge at 11815 Deerfield Drive in Truckee. Ride will start at 10:00 but come early and I will have coffee brewing. We will follow Highway 267 past Northstar to Lake Tahoe. Turning right we will ride along the lake to Tahoe City before turning back to Truckee along Highway 89. We will stop at Palisades for lunch halfway back to Truckee. About half the ride is on bike path with the rest on good roadways with good shoulders. Rooms are available at the lodge for $30 per night per person including a small chore (taking out the garbage, etc.). Shared men’s bathroom and women’s bathroom. Alternately, The Inn at Truckee is a few blocks away. We will meet at the lodge for cocktails in the evening to talk about the following day’s route and will host a meal or two at the lodge. Contact ride leader if interested. Frank Kretz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Frank Kretz
kretz@pacbell.net 408-666-0682
Tue, 6 Oct 2026
BC SAN S1: San Elijo
7:00 PM
25 mi, 3 M, 998 ft
Grizzly Bear
Night Ride
Aloha, Bon voyage et Caminante no hay camino (ABC) by saddle, sole and swim within the greater San Diego area, including Fallbrook, Temecula, Mt. Palomar, Julian (Pie Shop!), Cleveland NF, Chula Vista and Coronado, in 8 stages and 2 weeks. Refer to route text for details and updates before, during and after this event. Important: Today's S1 is a Night Ride requiring full road lights and reflection (including reflex vest and ankle band), in addition to your overnight and 24/7 setup and provisions. Please note that this itinerary provides 7 days of impromptu or rest days between stages, or before the final stage (S8), as is currently planned, to return home on to SFO on October 20. Please RSVP at least 48 hours before S1 and please do contact ride leader for assistance and clarifications. 06-10-2026 19:00:00 06-10-2026 21:00:00 6 ACTC: BC SAN S1: San Elijo 25 mi, 3 M , 998 ft: Aloha, Bon voyage et Caminante no hay camino (ABC) by saddle, sole and swim within the greater San Diego area, including Fallbrook, Temecula, Mt. Palomar, Julian (Pie Shop!), Cleveland NF, Chula Vista and Coronado, in 8 stages and 2 weeks. Refer to route text for details and updates before, during and after this event. Important: Today's S1 is a Night Ride requiring full road lights and reflection (including reflex vest and ankle band), in addition to your overnight and 24/7 setup and provisions. Please note that this itinerary provides 7 days of impromptu or rest days between stages, or before the final stage (S8), as is currently planned, to return home on to SFO on October 20. Please RSVP at least 48 hours before S1 and please do contact ride leader for assistance and clarifications. Brian Chun invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Brian Chun
bctlc8899@yahoo.com 650 xxx-xxxx
Wed, 7 Oct 2026
Wed Metcalf Mauler / Larkspur Canyon
10:00 AM
33 mi, 5 M
Billy Goat
Metcalf
Tom Green
tomgreen997@yahoo.com 408-997-1939
Leo Hartung
leohartung@yahoo.com
Wed, 7 Oct 2026
Tahoe Fall Getaway
10:00 AM
42.3 mi, 4 LM, 3361 ft
Grizzly Bear
Overnighter
Meet at the Carmel Ski Club Lodge at 11815 Deerfield Drive in Truckee. Ride will start at 10:00 but come early and I will have coffee brewing. Today we will take the Legacy Trail west along the backside of Donner Lake and continue up Old Donner Pass Highway to the summit. From here we will drop down to the Rainbow Lodge with a small detour to Serene Lakes. From the Rainbow Lodge we will reverse our route taking the frontside of Donner Lake to return home. Lunch back in Truckee. Rooms are available at the lodge for $30 per night per person including a small chore (taking out the garbage, etc.). Shared men’s bathroom and women’s bathroom. Alternately, The Inn at Truckee is a few blocks away. We will meet at the lodge for cocktails in the evening to talk about the following day’s route and will host a meal or two at the lodge. Contact ride leader if interested. 07-10-2026 10:00:00 07-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Tahoe Fall Getaway 42.3 mi, 4 LM , 3361 ft: Meet at the Carmel Ski Club Lodge at 11815 Deerfield Drive in Truckee. Ride will start at 10:00 but come early and I will have coffee brewing. Today we will take the Legacy Trail west along the backside of Donner Lake and continue up Old Donner Pass Highway to the summit. From here we will drop down to the Rainbow Lodge with a small detour to Serene Lakes. From the Rainbow Lodge we will reverse our route taking the frontside of Donner Lake to return home. Lunch back in Truckee. Rooms are available at the lodge for $30 per night per person including a small chore (taking out the garbage, etc.). Shared men’s bathroom and women’s bathroom. Alternately, The Inn at Truckee is a few blocks away. We will meet at the lodge for cocktails in the evening to talk about the following day’s route and will host a meal or two at the lodge. Contact ride leader if interested. Frank Kretz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Frank Kretz
kretz@pacbell.net 408-666-0682
Wed, 7 Oct 2026
Saratoga Backroads
10:00 AM
25 mi, 3 LM, 1045 ft
Grizzly Bear
Coffee Roasting
Anthony Flores
writenbike@gmail.com 650-269-7294
Wed, 7 Oct 2026
BC SAN S2: Questhaven
5:00 PM
14 mi, 3 M, 1416 ft
Grizzly Bear
Camping
Brian Chun
bctlc8899@yahoo.com 650 xxx-xxxx
Thu, 8 Oct 2026
BC SAN S3: Margarita Lookout
7:00 AM
49 mi, 4 M, 5504 ft
Grizzly Bear
Camping
Brian Chun
bctlc8899@yahoo.com 650 xxx-xxxx
Thu, 8 Oct 2026
Tahoe Fall Getaway
10:00 AM
24.5 mi, 4 LM, 2650 ft
Grizzly Bear
Overnighter
Meet at the Carmel Ski Club Lodge at 11815 Deerfield Drive in Truckee. Ride will start at 10:00 but come early and I will have coffee brewing. Today we will do a loop around Truckee and Tahoe Donner before loading up and driving home to the bay area. Rooms are available at the lodge for $30 per night per person including a small chore (taking out the garbage, etc.). Shared men’s bathroom and women’s bathroom. Alternately, The Inn at Truckee is a few blocks away. We will meet at the lodge for cocktails in the evening to talk about the following day’s route and will host a meal or two at the lodge. Contact ride leader if interested. 08-10-2026 10:00:00 08-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Tahoe Fall Getaway 24.5 mi, 4 LM , 2650 ft: Meet at the Carmel Ski Club Lodge at 11815 Deerfield Drive in Truckee. Ride will start at 10:00 but come early and I will have coffee brewing. Today we will do a loop around Truckee and Tahoe Donner before loading up and driving home to the bay area. Rooms are available at the lodge for $30 per night per person including a small chore (taking out the garbage, etc.). Shared men’s bathroom and women’s bathroom. Alternately, The Inn at Truckee is a few blocks away. We will meet at the lodge for cocktails in the evening to talk about the following day’s route and will host a meal or two at the lodge. Contact ride leader if interested. Frank Kretz invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Frank Kretz
kretz@pacbell.net 408-666-0682
Thu, 8 Oct 2026
Sunnyvale Bayland Ride: STA detour
10:00 AM
34 mi, 1 M
Grizzly Bear
Sunnyvale Baylands
Note: route change due to work on the Guadalupe Creek trail; also detours behind Sunnyvale Recycling to avoid deep gravel. Let's meet at 10:00 am at the entrance to the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden on Naglee between Bascom and Park. We'll make our way to the Stevens Creek Trail, SF Bay Trail, San Tomas Aquino Trail, and make our way to Bibo's for lunch, about 2 miles from the ride start. Rain or bad air quality cancels. Note: Faster riders ride at M or faster and go off the front. 08-10-2026 10:00:00 08-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Sunnyvale Bayland Ride: STA detour 34 mi, 1 M : Note: route change due to work on the Guadalupe Creek trail; also detours behind Sunnyvale Recycling to avoid deep gravel. Let's meet at 10:00 am at the entrance to the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden on Naglee between Bascom and Park. We'll make our way to the Stevens Creek Trail, SF Bay Trail, San Tomas Aquino Trail, and make our way to Bibo's for lunch, about 2 miles from the ride start. Rain or bad air quality cancels. Note: Faster riders ride at M or faster and go off the front. Anthony Flores invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Anthony Flores
writenbike@gmail.com 650-269-7294
Fri, 9 Oct 2026
BC SAN S4: Dripping Springs
7:00 AM
38 mi, 4 M, 2771 ft
Grizzly Bear
Camping
Brian Chun
bctlc8899@yahoo.com 650 xxx-xxxx
Sat, 10 Oct 2026
BC SAN S5: Palomar Mtn. Observatory
7:00 AM
39 mi, 5 M, 6417 ft
Grizzly Bear
Camping
Brian Chun
bctlc8899@yahoo.com 650 xxx-xxxx
Sun, 11 Oct 2026
BC SAN S6: Paso Picacho
7:00 AM
51 mi, 5 M, 4913 ft
Grizzly Bear
Camping
Brian Chun
bctlc8899@yahoo.com 650 xxx-xxxx
Sun, 11 Oct 2026
Mt Hamilton & Kincaid
8:30 AM
50 mi, 5 M, 7000 ft
Billy Goat
Mt Hamilton/Lower,Mt Hamilton/Middle,Mt Hamilton/Upper,Kincaid
Brenda Nguyen
btnguyen01@gmail.com 408-396-2776
Mon, 12 Oct 2026
BC SAN S7: Sweetwater Summit
7:00 AM
50 mi, 4 M, 1823 ft
Grizzly Bear
Camping
Brian Chun
bctlc8899@yahoo.com 650 xxx-xxxx
Mon, 12 Oct 2026
South San Jose
9:30 AM
25/30 mi, 2 LM, 800 ft
Grizzly Bear
Club Jersey Ride
Gilbert Hernandez
gil9671@yahoo.com 408-966-9671
Tue, 13 Oct 2026
BC SAN S8: SAN
7:00 AM
32 mi, 3 M, 1254 ft
Grizzly Bear
Camping
Brian Chun
bctlc8899@yahoo.com 650 xxx-xxxx
Wed, 14 Oct 2026
Monte Sereno-Campbell
10:00 AM
27 mi, 3 M, 900 ft
Grizzly Bear
Field And Farm
Meet at the Bocci ball courts off Winfield Avenue in Almaden Lake Park.We will take a flat route to Los Gatos and then cycle moderate hills through Monte Sereno and Saratoga. We will ride east via Sobey road and meet up with the Los Gatos Creek Trail to downtown Campbell for coffee/lunch.Return will be via Dry Creek and Cherry Avenue. Leo Hartung is the co-leader (cell 408-440-6224).Tom Green cell is 408-807-9001.[View Route/Map] 14-10-2026 10:00:00 14-10-2026 12:00:00 6 ACTC: Monte Sereno-Campbell 27 mi, 3 M , 900 ft: Meet at the Bocci ball courts off Winfield Avenue in Almaden Lake Park.We will take a flat route to Los Gatos and then cycle moderate hills through Monte Sereno and Saratoga. We will ride east via Sobey road and meet up with the Los Gatos Creek Trail to downtown Campbell for coffee/lunch.Return will be via Dry Creek and Cherry Avenue. Leo Hartung is the co-leader (cell 408-440-6224).Tom Green cell is 408-807-9001.[View Route/Map] Tom Green invalid@example.com invalid email address false DD/MM/YYYY
Tom Green
tomgreen997@yahoo.com 408-997-1939
Leo Hartung
leohartung@yahoo.com
Mon, 19 Oct 2026
East San Jose
9:30 AM
25/30 mi, 2 LM, 500 ft
Grizzly Bear
Eroica
Gilbert Hernandez
gil9671@yahoo.com 408-966-9671
Wed, 21 Oct 2026
Morgan Hill - Coyote Creek Trail (BLT)
10:00 AM
42 mi, 2 M
Grizzly Bear
Field And Farm
Tom Green
tomgreen997@yahoo.com 408-997-1939
Leo Hartung
leohartung@yahoo.com
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
West Los Gatos Saratoga
9:30 AM
25/30 mi, 2 LM, 600 ft
Grizzly Bear
Halloween
Gilbert Hernandez
gil9671@yahoo.com 408-966-9671
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
BC Kahului S1: 'Ohai Trail
1:00 PM
24 mi, 5 M, 3040 ft
Grizzly Bear
Camping
Brian Chun
bctlc8899@yahoo.com 650 xxx-xxxx
Wed, 28 Oct 2026
Saratoga Backroads - BLT
10:00 AM
28 mi, 2 M
Grizzly Bear
Field And Farm
Tom Green
tomgreen997@yahoo.com 408-997-1939
Leo Hartung
leohartung@yahoo.com