DATE |
RIDE |
LEADER/CONTACT |
LEADER CONFIRMED? |
|---|---|---|---|
03/29/08 |
Gil Hopkins |
Yes |
|
04/05/08 |
Sue Stewart |
Yes |
|
04/06/08 |
Michael Jay / Vicky Ma |
Yes |
|
04/20/08 |
Bill Carcot |
Yes |
|
04/27/08 |
Gil & Cheryl Hopkins |
Yes |
|
05/03-04/08 |
Capitola Overnighter |
Jack White, Wayne Brown |
Yes |
05/03/08 |
Mary Hynes, Fred Hoffman |
Yes |
|
05/17/08 |
Rob Cruz |
Yes |
|
05/22-26/08 |
Bill Carcot |
Yes |
|
05/31 - 06/01/08 |
Gil & Cheryl Hopkins |
Yes |
|
06/01/08 |
Shelley Hinch |
Yes |
|
06/21/08 |
CCC |
Yes |
|
06/27-30/08 |
Vicky Ma |
Yes |
|
07/12/08 |
Mike Lynch |
Yes |
|
07/12/08 |
Gil Hopkins |
Yes |
|
08/02/08 |
Mt. Tam (Marin Century) |
John Barclay |
Yes |
08/16/08 |
Shelley Hinch |
Yes |
|
08/23/08 |
10th Annual Circum-Tahoe Ride |
Mike Lynch |
Yes |
09/07/08 |
Shelley Hinch |
Yes |
|
09/13-14/08 |
Bear Valley to Tahoe and back |
Gil & Cheryl Hopkins |
Yes |
10/05/08 |
Occidental Ride |
Gil Hopkins |
Yes |
10/25-26/08 |
Nikki Grimes |
Yes |
|
10/18/08 |
Eva Fallis |
No |
|
10/19/08 |
Vicky Ma |
Yes |
|
|
|
|
|
11/28/08 |
17 Mile Drive Ride |
Tom Kunich |
No |
Unknown |
CCC Club Picnic |
??? |
No |
Saturday April 12 , 10 am- 4pm
Trips for Kids/Re-Cyclery Warehouse Sale
San Rafael, CA -- Mark your calendars for a huge one-day sale on Saturday, April 12 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at our 610 4th Street Re-Cyclery Bike Thrift Shop. They are offering 20-50% discounts on selected items.
Bike frames, forks, wheels, tires, helmets, bike racks, clothes, cycling shoes, and lots more will be on sale at bargain prices. Product donations from bicycle manufacturers and private donors have piled up and its time to make room for new shipments.
Proceeds from the sale will support Trips for Kids local and national mountain bike programs for underserved youth. Their outdoor adventures build self-confidence, instill a respect for nature, and introduce kids to the joy of cycling. There are fifty seven Trips for Kids chapters across the United States and Canada, with more on the way.
The Trips for Kids Re-Cyclery Bike Thrift Shop is at 610 Fourth Street in downtown San Rafael. For more information (415) 458-2986 or info@tripsforkids.org or visit www.tripsforkids.org
CALENDAR LISTING Trips for Kids/Re-Cyclery Warehouse Sale - Saturday April 12, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- At Re-Cyclery Bike Thrift Shop, 610 4th Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 - Bike frames, forks, wheels, tires, helmets, bike racks, clothes, cycling shoes, and lots more will be on sale at bargain prices - Sale to benefit Trips for Kids and Re-Cyclery - Contact: (415) 458-2986 or info@tripsforkids.org or http://www.tripsforkids.org for more information
Sunday, April 20 4/S/100
Primavera Century
If You’ve never done a century and are looking for a good first
century to try? Or you just want to get that first century of the season
under your belt? Here’s a well-supported century, right in our
backyard. Our friends to the south, the Fremont Freewheelers are holding
their annual Primavera Century on April 20rd. You don’t have to
drive for hours to get to the starting location, just head over to James
Logan High School in Union City. The century has 6100 ft. of climbing
and lots of great scenery. There are options for shorter rides with less
climbing. Lots of food stops and a hot meal after the ride. Bill Carcot
will be leading this ride for the Cherry City Cyclists.
Ride Leader: Bill Carcot at 510-278-9006 or bcarcot@sbcglobal.net
Arrive early and pick up your registration pack, we will meet in the
High School Parking lot & roll at 7am.
For registration info go to their website at: www.fremontfreewheelers.org
For Info contact: Bill Carcot at: 510-278-9006 or bcarcot@sbcglobal.net
Google Map to James Logan High School
Sunday, April 27
Bonny Doon 5/?/130 @ 7:30 AM
Great Training for the Death Ride
On this ride you will experience hills, mountains, steep grades, long climbs, wooded areas, highways, back roads and a view of the ocean. 11,000 feet of climbing, 130 miles, Los Altos Hills to Santa Cruz (and back). We start and end the ride at Gunn High School 780 Arastradero Rd. Palo Alto. This is a perfect training ride for July's Death Ride in the Sierra's. This route is recommended for riders that are regularly riding 100+ miles a week and doing a few thousand feet of climbing. The ride will provide a SAG complete with lunch water and snacks ($20.00 per rider fee) and a route sheet!!! Rain Cancels
Driving Directions:
Cross the San Mateo or Dumbarton Bridge, take 101 South, exit Embarcadero
Rd/Oregon Express Way, stay on the Oregon Express Way ramp, changes to
Page Mill Rd., left on Foothill Express Way, left Arastradero Rd.
Contact: Gil Hopkins, by Monday April 21st, at 510 538-5332 or via
email: gchopkins@comcast.net if
you are interested in doing this ride.
Saturdary, May 31
Cherry Festival Bicycle Parking
The San Leandro Cherry Festival is scheduled for May 31st this year and the Cherry City Cyclist will be hosting the Free Valet Bicycle Parking, as we did last year. The City of San Leandro was very enthusiastic about our turn out last year, and we hope to make this an annual event. Last year we parked 80 bikes, and the convenience and security we offered to cyclist was much appreciated. We expect many more riders this year. We hope you can spare a couple of hours or schedule a bike ride where you can spend some time helping to park bikes and meeting fellow cyclists, and then maybe enjoying some of the activities at the Festival.
Contact: Phil Kent, 510 352-7959 or philipkent@sbcglobal.net
Saturday, May 31
Castro Valley to Jamestown 5/SB/130
If you are up for the challenge of a two day ride from Castro Valley to the valley floor of Yosemite so start getting in shape for this ride!! Gil Hopkins is leading the May 31st – June 1st, 2008 ride to Yosemite. The ride will leave on Saturday May 31, 2008 from Castro Valley. The first day will be a STEADY/BRISK 130 mile ride to Jamestown. This leg of the ride will include approx. 3500 feet of climbing. The pace for the day will average 16 MPH, with speeds of 20+ MPH on the flats. At this average rate, the ride will take at least 9 hours including a lunch stop. We will spend the night in Jamestown at a Bed & Breakfast. Dinner will be included.
Sunday, June 1
Jamestown to Yosemite Valley 5/SB/70
We will leave Jamestown and ride 70 miles to the valley floor of Yosemite. This is the second day of the ride and will be STEADY/BRISK and include approx. 7000 feet of climbing. The pace for the day will average 12 MPH with speeds of 15+ MPH.
We have 3 campsites reserved, for the riders and their families, on the valley floor for Sunday night. A BBQ dinner will be provided for all riders and family members on Sunday evening. A SAG will be provided for both days of this ride.
This ride will be STEADY/BRISK and is designed for experienced riders. Due to the length of this ride, there will be few re-grouping stops. There will be a charge for this ride which will include the SAG, lunch and dinner on Saturday and the Sunday night BBQ. A limited number of Motel rooms will be reserved for Saturday night (5/31/08) in Jamestown.
3 campsites in the Upper Pines Campground area of the Yosemite Valley floor have been reserved for Sunday night (6/1/08). All riding and camping gear will be transported from Castro Valley to Jamestown on Saturday (5/31/08) and onto Yosemite on Sunday (6/1/08).
For additional information, to sign up for the ride to reserve your spot, Motel space in Jamestown, Gear transport, SAG and the Sunday BBQ, you MUST RSVP so
Contact: Gil or Cheryl Hopkins (510) 538-5332 or via email: gchopkins@comcast.net by April 15, 2008.
4 nights, 5 days
June 27 to June 30
Hot Air Balloons & Bike Rides
Experience the Hot Air Balloon Festival on June 28th or June 29th and include a CCC Bike Ride and make it a get away in the wine country of the Alexander Valley north of Santa Rosa. You can rendezvous for one or multiple days. The hub is at the WorldMark Windsor Resort in Windsor June 26-June 30 where some of us will be staying. Though the rides are staged (see ride descriptions) this is a fluid event where there are options to shorten a route, lots of alternates to extend and a facility to enjoy.
For our viewing pleasure, the balloons are scheduled to launch each morning at 6:30 a.m. from Keiser Park 700 Windsor River Road. If you would like to do this together, call for the resort room number. We’ll be leaving from WorldMark at 6 a.m. to see about 30 balloons slated to launch. There will be a group leaving from WorldMark to go to the event on Saturday and Sunday at the same time. The park is close by. Some will ride to the park while others will drive or even walk.
There is a bike ride scheduled at 10 a.m. on Saturday from Café Noto and Sunday from WorldMark. We’ll be entertained by a lot of activities this time of the year in and around the vineyards, ride and experience as much of it as you like. You can pick a day of rest, relaxation, hang by the pool, read a book, visit the area and how can one pass up a visit to a local winery (ies?). There will be a wine/cheese potluck dinner on Saturday, the 28th. You can drop off your dishes at the resort in the morning.
If you would like to use the pool or hot tub during the day or after the ride, bring your own towels and toiletries. You can also arrange to shower and if needed use the refrigerator. Thursday, June 26 is a century from SF to Windsor. Please make arrangements for your transportation back. You need to self sufficient. There will be places on the route to refuel. Make sure you carry at least two bottles of water, food, $, tubes and a pump. Contact Vicky for a possible carpool.
For more info on the Balloon Festival visit: http://www.schabc.org/comingsoon.html or Google Hot Air Balloon in Windsor, CA.
Directions to WorldMark (north of Santa Rosa): Take 101 north exit at Shiloh, left at Shiloh Rd to 1251 Shiloh Rd Park outside the complex in the back or by the golf course. Guests who are staying at WorldMark are excluded. Allow at least 1.5-2 hrs drive time.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 or chinamite57@yahoo.com
Google Map to WorldMark Windsor Resort
Saturday July 12, 2008 2/S/62
Windmill Century
This is a beautiful metric (or full 100 mile if you choose) century through the vineyards and valleys of northern Santa Barbara County. This is an amazing course as it contains an unbelievable amount of downhill. There is only 2000 feet of climbing in the metric century. Join us for the metric century by meeting at the registration tables at Los Alamos County Park at 7:30 AM.
Route information, directions, registration, and everything you need to know is located on the Tailwinds Bike Club web site at http://www.tailwindsbc.org/WindMill/default.htm. Register now as the ride is limited to 500 riders.
Contact the ride leader for information on where to stay (There are no hotels in Los Alamos. We stay in Santa Maria which is 18 miles north of Los Alamos.) Santa Maria is 263 miles south of San Francisco (about a 4.5 hour drive on Hwy 101). Ride leader: Mike Lynch, lynchmf1@comcast.net, or cell 510-209-0386.
Saturday, October 25 4/S/100
Meet by Starbuck’s in the Lucky parking lot at corner of Mowry Ave & Blacow Rd in Fremont at 6:30am. (Exit Hwy 880 at Mowry Ave – head east into Fremont) Since its late in the year, lights may be needed for the beginning of the ride. We will leave at 7:00am. We will stop at several Union 76 stations along the way for bathroom breaks. There will be a coffee stop in Morgan Hill. Lunch will be in Watsonville after the only substantial climb of the day (Hecker Pass). The ride ends at Asilomar (registration building) in Pacific Grove. Be prepared to feed and hydrate yourself (bring supplies or buy along the way).
You will need to find your own way home. Have someone drive down
to get you or plan on riding back on Sunday. If you plan on riding
back tomorrow, stay at Asilomar or find another motel nearby. Contact
me if you want to know who else is coming in order to coordinate a ride
home or find a roommate if you are staying overnight.
Contact: Nikki Grimes 510 793-3648
or nikkilee@launchnet.com
Google Map to Starbuck, Mowry & Blacow, Fremont
Sunday, October 26 5/S/110
Meet at Asilomar (registration building) in Pacific Grove to start the
ride back to Fremont. We’ will meet at 6:30am to leave at
7:00am. The return route will take us to Castroville where we’ll
stop at the big artichoke (restaurant) for breakfast. Then we head
north into Soquel. We’ll climb over the hills into Los Gatos. There
is a patch of dirt path to get by the Lexington Reservoir dam. Lunch
will be in Los Gatos. After all that climbing, the rest of the
ride is pretty flat. We will need to keep moving to get back before
dark.
Contact: Nikki Grimes 510 793-3648
or nikkilee@launchnet.com
Google Map to Asilomar, Pacific Grove
