If you are joining the Diablo Cyclists for the first time please take a moment to read Ron Roger's helpful article on group riding.
Note: An ANSI certified helmet is required for all club rides. This is for your protection as well as the Diablo Cyclists!
A=All (Good for Road or Mtn. Bikes), M=Mountain, R=Road
F=Flat, R=Rollers (elev<250 ft), MH=Moderate Hills (elev 250-750ft), H=Hilly (elev >750ft)
R=Relaxed (<12mph), S=Slow (12-15mph), M=Moderate (15-18mph), B=Brisk (>18mph)
MPH is based on Average for the whole ride, not cruising speed
| Date | Ride Name | Description | Meeting Information | Type/Rating/Pace | Approx.Dist.(Miles) | Est. Elevation Gain (Ft.) | Est. Ride Hours | Ride Leader | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Jul 27 | Brian's Two Bridge Ride | Franklin Canyon and Cummings Skyway to Crockett. Cross the bridge to Vallejo, then north to Columbus Parkway and east to I80. Then head east on the bike trail to Cordelia and then south to Benicia. Then down either Pacheco Blvd to the bike trail or through downtown Martinez and over Alhambra to Pleasant Hill. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/M/M | 60 | 2500 | 4 | Brian Martinelli | (707) 864-8941 brianmartinelli@comcast.net |
| Sunday Jul 28 | Skyline Loop | Out Olympic and St. Mary's (or Lafayette/Moraga Trail) to Moraga Commons. Then Canyon, right on Pinehurst, Skyline, Redwood, Pinehurst and Canyon. Return same way. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/MH/M | 35 | 2000 | 3.5 | none | none |
| Saturday Aug 3 | Moraga, Redwood, and Dublin Canyon | Out to Moraga Commons and up Canyon, Pinehurst, Redwood Rd. to Castro Valley. Return Dublin Canyon and San Ramon/Danville Blvd. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/MH/M | 55 | 2000 | 4 | none | none |
| Sunday Aug 4 | Club Breakfast Ride and other Destinations | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. Bring $$$ for breakfast. | A/F/M | 20 | ? | ? | none | none | |
| Saturday Aug 10 | Sunol and Back | Down to Sunol via Danville/San Ramon Blvd, and Foothill. Return Pleasanton-Sunol Rd, Sunol Blvd, Santa Rita Rd, Dublin Blvd, San Ramon/Danville Blvd. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/F-R/M | 55 | 750 | 5 | none | none |
| Sunday Aug 11 | Carquinez Scenic Ride | Up Franklin Canyon and Cummings Skyway to Crockett. Return Carquinez Scenic Drive (George Miller Trail) and Alhambra | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/MH/M | 40 | 1500 | 4 | none | none |
| Saturday Aug 17 | Livermore Loop | Out to Livermore via Tassajara, Highland, Manning, and North Livermore. Return on Portola, Collier Canyon, Highland, Tassajara, and Roundhill. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/M/M | 60 | 3000 | 5 | none | none |
| Sunday Aug 18 | Club Breakfast Ride and other Destinations | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. Bring $$$ for breakfast. | A/F/M | 20 | ? | ? | none | none | |
| Saturday Aug 24 | The Refinery Ride | Up Franklin Canyon and Cummings Skyway, then down into Crockett, Rodeo, Hercules, and Pinole. Return Pinole/Alhambra Valley, that pesky Pig Farm, and Reliez Valley. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/MH/M | 40 | 1500 | 4 | none | none |
| Sunday Aug 25 | The Eucalyptus Trees | Down to the Eucalyptus Trees via Danville Blvd, Tassajara, and Highland. Across Manning, Carneal and Collier Canyon. Return Highland, Tassajara, Danville Blvd. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/F/M | 45 | 1200 | 4 | none | none |