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 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 |
| Saturday Aug 31 | 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 Sept 1 | Club Breakfast Ride and other Destinations | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. Bring $$$ for breakfast. | A/F/M | 20 | ? | ? | none | none | |
| Monday Sept 2 | Club Breakfast Ride and other Destinations | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. Bring $$$ for breakfast. | A/F/M | 20 | ? | ? | none | none | |
| Saturday Sept 7 | 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 Sept 8 | Crockett Loop | Up Franklin Canyon and Cummings Skyway, then down into Crockett. Return along Carquinez Scenic and Alhambra. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/MH/M | 35 | 1500 | 3 | none | none |
| Saturday Sept 14 | 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 Sept 15 | 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 Sept 21 | Rancharia Pot-Luck | Head up Mt. Hamilton from Amy?s family ranch. Sit for a while or visit the observatory on the top of Mt. Hamilton before returning to the ranch for a post ride pot-luck. You don?t have to go to the top, ride as far as you want and then turn around. Everyone is welcome! Bring something to grill and a dish and/or drinks to share. | Leave Amy?s ranch, Google address 13989 Mt Hamilton Road (real number is 13800), San Jose, at 9:00 AM. Bring a pot luck dish to share. | R/H/S-M | 35 | 3,500 | 3.5 | Amy & Mark Abele | (925)686-3434 ma_abele@yahoo.com |
| Sunday Sept 22 | 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 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 |