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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Sept 26 | 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 Oct 2 | 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 Oct 3 | Club Breakfast Ride and other Destinations | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. Bring $$$ for breakfast. | A/F/M | 20 | ? | ? | none | none | |
| Saturday Oct 9 | Sunol and Back | Down to Sunol via Danville/San Ramon Blvd, and Foothill. Return Pleasanton-Sunol Rd, Sunol Blvd, Santa Rita Rd, Dublin Blvd, San Ramon/Danville Blvd. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/F-R/M | 55 | 750 | 5 | none | none |
| Sunday Oct 10 | Carquinez Scenic Ride | Up Franklin Canyon and Cummings Skyway to Crockett. Return Carquinez Scenic Drive (George Miller Trail) and Alhambra | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/MH/M | 40 | 1500 | 4 | none | none |
| Saturday Oct16 | Moraga, Redwood, and Dublin Canyon | Out to Moraga Commons and up Canyon, Pinehurst, Redwood Rd. to Castro Valley. Return Dublin Canyon and San Ramon/Danville Blvd. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/MH/M | 55 | 2000 | 4 | none | none |
| Sunday Oct 17 | Club Breakfast Ride and other Destinations | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. Bring $$$ for breakfast. | A/F/M | 20 | ? | ? | none | none | |
| Saturday Oct23 | 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 |
| Sunday Oct 24 | 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 30 | 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 Oct 31 | 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 |