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 Nov 5 | Tassajara and Windermere | Tassajara to Windermere Parkway, right on Albion, right on Ivy Hill, left on Japonica, right on Monarch, right on Dougherty, left on Crow Canyon, right on El Capitan, right on Greenbrook. Return via Old Orchard, Tassajara, Diablo and Roundhill. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/H/M | 40 | 3 | none | none | |
| Sunday Nov 6 | Club Breakfast Ride and other Destinations | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. Bring $$$ for breakfast. | A/F/M | 20 | ? | ? | none | none | |
| Saturday Nov 12 | Two Bridge ride | Franklin Canyon and Cummings Skyway to Crockett. Cross the bridge to Vallejo, then north to Columbus Parkway and east to I80. Then head east on the bike trail to Cordelia and then south to Benicia. Then down either Pacheco Blvd to the bike trail or through downtown Martinez and over Alhambra to Pleasant Hill. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/M/M | 60 | 1500 | 4 | none | none |
| Sunday Nov 13 | Carquinez Scenic Ride | Up Franklin Canyon and Cummings Skyway to Crockett. Return Carquinez Scenic Drive (George Miller Trail) and Alhambra | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/MH/M | 40 | 1500 | 4 | none | none |
| Saturday Nov 19 | Sunol and Back | Down to Sunol via Danville/San Ramon Blvd, and Foothill. Return Pleasanton-Sunol Rd, Sunol Blvd, Santa Rita Rd, Dublin Blvd, San Ramon/Danville Blvd. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/F-R/M | 55 | 750 | 5 | none | none |
| Sunday Nov 20 | Club Breakfast Ride and other Destinations | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. Bring $$$ for breakfast. | A/F/M | 20 | ? | ? | none | none | |
| Saturday Nov 26 | Crockett and Orinda | Up Franklin Canyon and Cummings Skyway, then down into Crockett, Rodeo, Hercules, and Pinole Valley. Right on Castro Ranch, left on San Pablo Dam and through Orinda on Moraga Way. Return on Glorietta. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/MH/M | 45 | 1500 | 4 | none | none |
| Sunday Nov 27 | Blackhawk and Roundhill | Down to Blackhawk via Danville Blvd and Camino Tassajara. Return via Diablo Rd and Roundhill. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/R/M | 30 | 1000 | 2 | none | none |