There is a ride series for January called Back On Track.
It begins this Saturday, Jan 7 at the San Leandro Main Library...you guessed right.
The 1st ride coincides with the planning meeting and lunch.
There are a total of 4 rides. The roads will vary between flats, rolling terrain and gentle grades.
Miles will hover around 20-25 miles. Great introduction for beginner riders.
Sunday, Jan 15 - Livermore
Sunday, Jan 22 - Sunol/Pleasanton, Foothill Loop
Saturday, Jan 28 - Coyote Hills the Easy Way
President's Message January 2012
Happy 2012, everyone!
We managed to make it through another year, and so now it's time to look forward to more rides and adventures. Although I'm getting this message out rather late (namely, on Jan. 5), hopefully you can still make it to the 2012 CCC Ride Planning Meeting at the San Leandro Main Library at 300 Estudillo on Saturday, January 7 for the pre-meeting rides (roll at 9:00 AM), or the meeting itself, which will start at the library at 12:30 PM or so. If you can't make it Saturday, then stop by the regular club meeting on Jan. 11 at the Manor branch of the San Leandro Public Library to find out what's going on with the club.
I hope you all had a good holiday season. I did my usual thing, which was to fly back to Denver for Christmas/New Years. This year we got "lucky"--we picked up about a foot of snow between the day I flew in and the next day, which gave me plenty of exercise shoveling out the driveway and parking area at my mother's house, given that the driveway is about 300 feet long. In spite of the snow, I was able to get in a ~8 mile ride on Christmas day on one of the local bike paths, thanks to the fact that some governmental agency in Colorado saw fit to clear the bike paths almost immediately after the storm finished. I grew up in Colorado, and what they say is true--"if you don't like the weather, just wait 5 minutes." It may be a little longer than five minutes, but the bad weather really is separated by stretches of nice weather that let most of the snow melt off and more enjoyable pursuits take over.
Here in mild California, though, the good bike riding weather almost never ends (especially when La Niña strikes, as it has this winter). Besides the rides the morning before the Ride Planning Meeting, some of the club members have scheduled a ride to start in Pleasanton at the Crank2 bike shop on Jan. 21, which should provide a healthy amount of exercise for those looking to burn off some buildup from the holiday season or begin training for Spring rides to come. Check the CCC website for other upcoming rides.
I hope you had a great Holiday season. Here's to a year of big rides and great success in 2012!
Mike Nagorka
President, Cherry City Cyclists
Tunnel Road slide repair: Road will be open to bicyclists
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Tunnel Rd slide repair: Road will be open to bicyclists, but use caution Advisory: Tunnel road will be under construction during December 2011 and January 2012 to repair a landslide. The City's contractor may close Tunnel Road intermittently from Charring Cross to Hiller Drive to vehicular traffic but bicyclists may use the roadway. Please pay close attention to roadway signs, flaggers, and avoid Tunnel Road if possible. See notice on North Hills Community Association web page http://www.northhillscommunity.org/index.php?page=tunnelrd
Special Events Rides for 2011
Here is the link to our Special Events Rides for 2011
Thanks to the Rider Leaders & Co-leaders for December
Susie Bump, Tom & Stephanie DiPalma, Michael Jay and Vicky Ma.
Our 2nd Newsletter in PDF format
Sean Gould has been so generous to volunteer in the creation of the pdf version of the newsletter with some different articles than this online version. Here is the second of many editions.
- PDF: Newsletter
Show the Club Colors
Order your club jersey, vest, arm warmers, etc. today.
- 2011 Cherry City Cyclists Jersey Kit Clothing Order Form (Download a PDF document)
How to buy a bike and How to build your core
- How to Buy a Bike
- Build Your Core and Ride Stronger (Updated12/15/08)
Why Attend the Monthly Meetings?
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Why should I attend?
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To be informed, be heard, get involved, and make a difference.
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When are meetings held?
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2nd Wednesday of the month: 6:00pm – Board Meeting; 7:00 General Meeting, which now ends at 8pm.
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Where are meetings held?
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Meetings are at the San Leandro Manor Library on Manor Blvd.
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(March and April meetings will be held at the Manor Branch).
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Where are meetings held?
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Yes, attend 5 out of the remaining 9 meetings and get 1/2 off your 2011 membership fee.
Our New Fixed Ride Downloadable Route Sheets
- Since we are refining your new fixed routesheets, occasionally
- there may be some errors. Please inform us so we can
- correct these errors.
- Download route sheet 200901V2 (PDF document)
- Download route sheet 200902 rev 2 (PDF document)
- Download route sheet 200903 (PDF document)
- Download route sheet 200904 (PDF document)
- Download route sheet 200905 (PDF document)
- Download route sheet 200906 (PDF document)
Monthly Rides
- Monthly Rides ( Download a PDF document )
- Monthly Rides
- Weekly Rides
- Cull Canyon Show'n'Go (Ends in Oct. Returns next Spring)
- Special Events & Rides (click on to see all SER rides)
- How to lead a ride & ride routes for New Ride Leaders
- Ride Rating System
- Leaderless & Route Sheet Library
Monthly Meeting Minutes
- 01-11-12 General Meeting Minutes
- 11-09-11 General Meeting Minutes
- 10-12-11 General Meeting Minutes
- 08-10-11 General Meeting Minutes
- 07-13-11 General Meeting Minutes
- 03-09-11 General Meeting Minutes
- 02-09-11 General Meeting Minutes
- 01-12-11 General Meeting Minutes
- 07-14-10 General Meeting Minutes
- 05-12-10 General Meeting Minutes
- 03-10-10 General Meeting Minutes
- 11-11-09 General Meeting Minutes
- 09-09-09 GeneralMeeting Minutes
- 06-10-09 General Meeting Minutes
- 05-13-09 General Meeting Minutes
- 03-11-09 General Meeting Minutes
- 02-11-09 General Meeting Minutes
Ride Mileage, Ride Rating System
Impromptu Rides
Announcing the Impromptu Rides
The Problem: Due to busy schedules, many people who would like to lead a ride cannot plan 1 or 2 months in advance in order to get their ride(s) into the newsletter. Nearly everyone enjoys watching their club mileage increase every month, however, you can only attain club mileage on “impromptu” rides, i.e., those that appear in the newsletter.
The Solution:
Announcing the Impromptu Rides. Here is how it works
Grimes Getaways Bicycle Tours Presenation at 03/10/10 Club Meeting
Nikki Grimes of Grimes Getaways Bicycle Tours will be presenting a 15-20 minute program sharing photos of cycle tours in the Glacier National Park area and in the Sierras from Groveland to Yosemite . Come and see what great areas you can access on your bicycle! You will also learn more about the camping tours being offered. This is a great time to get your questions answered if you have ever thought about taking a cycling vacation. There will be a drawing for a $50 coupon good toward any of the 2010 tours. Grimes Getaways Bicycle Tours is one of the club sponsors.
Month |
Day |
January - February Rides & Events |
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| Jan. | 07 | Annual CCC Kick Off Ride |
| Jan. | 14 | Pre 49ers Game Ride |
| Jan. | 15 | Back on Track Ride # 1: Livermore |
| Jan | 21 | To N. Greenville Road or Patterson pass Road & Back Cancelled due to rain |
| Jan. | 22 | Back on Track Ride # 2: Sunol/Pleasanton, Foothill Loop |
| Jan. | 28 | Back on Track Ride # 3: Coyote Hills the Easy Way |
| Feb. | 05 | Monthly Meet & Greet Ride |
| Feb. | 05 | Superbowl Ride and Party |
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Club Rides! Join Us
CCCBC offers weekly rides for all levels of riders on all types of terrain. Membership is not required, just show up and enjoy riding the bay area with us! Check out the ride calendar and pick a show & go ride or a ride with a predetermined route and a ride leader.
Cherry City Club Membership
New price rates for year: $24 individual & $36 for families.
We have changed the format of the newsletter by going online and it will be located below. Click on the headings and it will expand to show new articles, the latest news, which is updated daily, and links to the rides (scroll bars on right).
Where are the !@#$% Ride Links!
- Monthly Rides ( Download a PDF document)
- Monthly Rides
- Weekly Rides
- Special Events Rides for 2011
- Cull Canyon Show'n'Go (Ends in Oct. Returns next Spring)
- Special Events & Rides (click on to see all SER rides)
- How to lead a ride & ride routes for New Ride Leaders
- Ride Rating System
- Leaderless & Route Sheet Library
- Rider Signup Sheet & Waiver Form (Download a PDF document)
Click on the logo to get to:
The Official Cherry City Cyclists Yahoo Group

Yoga for Athletes by Tara Stiles
Non Club rides
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