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 Sep 2 | Pinehurst Loop | Olympic to Lafayette, El Nido Ranch and Orindawoods to San Pablo Dam Road, Wildcat, Grizzly Peak, Skyline, Redwood, Pinehurst back to Skyline, Grizzly, and Wildcat. Return on the Bears, St Stephens Trail, or Glorietta. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/MH/M | 60 | ? | 5 | none | none |
| Sunday Sep 3 | Club Breakfast Ride and other Destinations | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. Bring $$$ for breakfast. | A/F/M | 20 | ? | ? | none | none | |
| Saturday Sep 9 | Peet's Coffee in Berkeley via Wildcat | Pig Farm, Bear Creek, Wildcat Canyon, Grizzly Peak, and down Claremont to Peet's for a cup of your favorite brew. Return Old Tunnel, Skyline, Pinehurst, Canyon, St. Mary's, Reliez Station & Olympic. Short option: turn left on San Pablo Dam Road, return on the St. Stephens bike trail. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/H/M | 50/35 | 4500 | 4 | none | none |
| Sunday Sep 10 | Crockett Waterfront | Franklin Canyon, down McEwen, Carquinez Scenic, Winslow, through the Crockett waterfront, return on Cummings Skyway, Franklin Canyon, Allhambra. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/MH/M | 40 | 2,000 | 3 | none | none |
| Saturday Sep 16 | Livermore Loop | Out to Livermore via Tassajara, Highland, Manning, and North Livermore. Return on Portola, Collier Canyon, Highland, Tassajara, and Roundhill. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/M/M | 60 | 3000 | 5 | none | none |
| Sunday Sep 17 | Club Breakfast Ride and other Destinations | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. Bring $$$ for breakfast. | A/F/M | 20 | ? | ? | none | none | |
| Saturday Sep 23 | The Refinery Ride With Detour | Up Franklin Canyon and Cummings Skyway, then down into Crockett, Rodeo, Hercules, and Pinole. Return Pinole Valley, Castro Ranch, San Pablo Dam Road, 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 Sep 24 | 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 Sep 30 | Grizzly Peak/Skyline Loop | Bear Creek to Wildcat, left on Grizzly Peak, Skyline, to Redwood. Return Redwood, Pinehurst, Canyon to Moraga, St. Mary's, Glenside, Reliez Station and Olympic. | Leave Heather Farm Park, near the restrooms at the baseball diamond, at 9:00 AM. | R/H/M | 55 | 4000 | 4 | none | none |
| Sunday Oct 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 |