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 Sept 28 | 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 | 45 | 2500 | 4 | Brian Martinelli | (707) 864-8941 brianmartinelli@comcast.net |
| Sunday Sept 29 | 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 |
| Saturday Oct 5 | Pinehurst and Peet's Coffee | Out to Moraga Commons, up Pinehurst, along Skyline and down Claremont to Peet's. Return via Old Tunnel Road and back down (and up) Pinehurst, then the way you came. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. Bring $$$ for a snack or beverage at Peet's. | R/H/M | 50 | 4000 | 5 | none | none |
| Sunday Oct 6 | Club Breakfast Ride and other Destinations | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. Bring $$$ for breakfast. | A/F/M | 20 | ? | ? | none | none | |
| Saturday Oct 12 | 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 Oct 13 | Bollinger Canyon | Down Danville Hwy to Deerwood and up Bollinger Canyon. Return same way. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/MH/M | 40 | 1000 | 3 | none | none |
| Saturday Oct 19 | 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 Oct 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 Oct 26 | Castro Valley Loop | Out through Moraga, Pinehurst, Redwood to Castro Valley. Return Dublin Grade, San Ramon/Danville Blvds. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/H/M | 50 | 2500 | 5 | none | none |
| Sunday Oct 27 | 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 Oct 5 | Pinehurst and Peet's Coffee | Out to Moraga Commons, up Pinehurst, along Skyline and Grizzley peak. Return wildcat road to Orinda | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/H/M | 50 | 4000 | 5 | none | none |