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 May 27 | Palomares Canyon (Check road status) | Down to Sunol via Danville/San Ramon Blvd and Foothill. Down Niles Canyon, up Palomares Canyon, and over Dublin Grade. Return San Ramon/Danville Blvd. Short option: return directly from Sunol. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/MH/M | 60/50 | 2,000 | 5.5 | none | none |
| Sunday May 28 | Crockett Waterfront | Franklin Canyon, down McEwen, Carquinez Scenic, Winslow, through the Crockett waterfront, return on Cummings Skyway, Franklin Canyon, Allhambra. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/MH/M | 40 | 2,000 | 3 | none | none |
| Monday May 29 | Memorial Day Show and Go | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | ?/?/? | ? | ? | ? | none | none | |
| Saturday Jun 3 | Livermore Loop | Danville Hwy, Sycamore, Tassajara, Highland, North Livermore. Return Collier Canyon to Highland, Tassajara, Sycamore, Danville Hwy. Bonus miles: Patterson Pass. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/MH/M | 50 | 1000 | 4 | none | none |
| Sunday Jun 4 | Club Breakfast Ride and other Destinations | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. Bring $$$ for breakfast. | A/F/M | 20 | ? | ? | none | none | |
| Saturday Jun 10 | Peet's Coffee in Berkeley via Wildcat | Pig Farm, Bear Creek, Wildcat Canyon, Grizzly Peak, and down Claremont to Peet's for a cup of your favorite brew. Return Old Tunnel, Grizzly Peak, Wildcat, St. Stephens bike trail. Short option: turn left on San Pablo Dam Road, return on the St. Stephens bike trail. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/H/M | 50/35 | 4500 | 4 | none | none |
| Sunday Jun 11 | Moraga and Glorietta Loop | Out to Moraga, then over Moraga Way and Glorietta. Return through Lafayette. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/MH/M | 35 | 1500 | 3 | none | none |
| Saturday Jun 17 | Cheese Factory and Tomales Bay | Up Lucas Valley to Nicasio Valley Rd. and then over Pt. Reyes-Petaluma Rd. to the Cheese Factory for a snack. Over Hicks Valley Rd. and along Marshall-Petaluma Rd. before turning south along Shoreline Hwy. To Pt. Reyes Station for Lunch. Return Pt. Reyes-Petaluma Rd. to Nicasio Valley and Lucas Valley. | Leave Marinwood Community Center on Miller Creek Rd at Lucas Valley at 9:00 AM. Bring $$$ for snack at Cheese Factory and Lunch in Pt. Reyes Station. | R/MH/M | 60 | 3000 | 5 | none | none |
| Saturday Jun 17 | In Town Option: Sunol and Kilkare | Down to Sunol via Danville/San Ramon Blvd, and Foothill. Out to the end of Kilkare and back. 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 | 65 | 750 | 5 | none | none |
| Sunday Jun 18 | Club Breakfast Ride and other Destinations | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. Bring $$$ for breakfast. | A/F/M | 20 | ? | ? | none | none | |
| Saturday Jun 24 | Three Bears and Reverse Refinery Ride | Bear Creek to San Pablo Dam Road, Castro Ranch Road, Pinole Valley Road to Pinole. San Pablo Road through Rodeo. Return Cummings Skyway or McEwen (depending on your mood) to Franklin Canyon and Allhambra. Short options: left on Dam Road and return through Lamorinda, or right on Alhambra Valley Road at the end of Castro Ranch. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/H/M | 60/45 | 3000 | 4 | none | none |
| Sunday Jun 25 | Carquinez Scenic Ride | Up Franklin Canyon and Cummings Skyway to Crockett. Return Carquinez Scenic Drive (George Miller Trail) and Alhambra | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/MH/M | 40 | 1500 | 4 | none | none |
| Saturday Jul 1 | Palomares Canyon | Down to Sunol via Danville/San Ramon Blvd and Foothill. Down Niles Canyon, up Palomares Canyon, and over Dublin Grade. Return San Ramon/Danville Blvd. Short option: return directly from Sunol. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/MH/M | 60/50 | 2,000 | 5.5 | none | none |
| Sunday Jul 2 | Club Breakfast Ride and other Destinations | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. Bring $$$ for breakfast. | A/F/M | 20 | ? | ? | none | none | |
| Tuesday Jul 4 | Independence Day Show and Go | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | ?/?/? | ? | ? | ? | none | none |