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July 3 - 10:00AM • Friday
Tour de Heat (aka South Bay Reservoirs loop)
| Distance: | 60 |
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| Pace: | B |  |
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| Terrain: | 3 |  |
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 Come along for the South Bay Reservoirs loop (formerly done as the South Bay Reservoirs and Wineries loop, but later renamed Tour de Heat) and enjoy the summer weather.
We will meet in south San Jose and head down Santa Teresa and over Bailey to skirt the southern tip of Calero Reservoir. From there we will head to Morgan Hill. From there we will head down to Gilroy for lunch. After lunch we will continue our loop up Santa Theresa and out Day and Watsonville Roads, then on past Uvas Reservoir, skirt the north edge of Chesbro and return past Calero the way we began.
Bring: Plenty of water, snacks, money for lunch.
Route preview here:
http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/san%20jose/306105463079
RSVP appreciated.
NEW UPDATED TIME!
Meet at 9:30AM. Ride promptly at 10:00AM.
- Rain cancels: yes
 Ride start:- Starbucks, 125 Bernal Road, San Jose, CA
Take the Bernal Avenue exit off 101, turn right at shopping center at McDonalds (before Via Del Oro)
- Ride Leader:
- David Gaus
408-857-9106 mobile
dagaus190@gmail.com
July 4 - 8:00AM • Saturday
Tunnel, Three Bears and Pinehurst
| Distance: | 55 |
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| Pace: | D | |
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| Terrain: | 4 | |
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55mi and 4600ft of climbing in the East Bay, the major climbs being Tunnel Road, Bear Creek Road and Pinehurst Rd. Two quick (10 mins) water stops, one at about 14mi and the other at about 32mi. Back just before noon, leaving time that July 4th BBQ.
http://tinyurl.com/mmourp
- Rain cancels: yes
- Ride start:
- Rockridge BART
- Ride Leader:
- Topher
650.799.0765
topher.the.geek@gmail.com
July 4 - 9:00AM • Saturday
Santa Cruz - Eureka Canyon
| Distance: | 52 |
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| Pace: | C | |
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| Terrain: | 3 | |
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From ride author, Jeffrey Kongslie:
"So, this ride starts at The Farm bakery in Aptos right by Cabrillo College. This is probably the best route I've ever designed for Santa Cruz, through Corralitos, up to the Summit for lunch at the Summit Store, down old San Jose, around the Harbor and Pleasure Point (hot surfers changing). Good stuff."
http://www.mapmyride.com/view_route?r=560124637961280567
- Ride start:
- The Farm Bakery in Aptos:
6790 Soquel Dr
Aptos, CA 95001
Meet at 8:30/8:45 for a prompt 9:00 AM ride-out
- Ride Leader:
- Jeffrey Kongslie/Cameron Ross
831-238-1915, 415-86
jkongslie@mac.com, emailme@cameronross.com
July 11 - 9:00AM • Saturday
Jersey Ride
| Distance: | 27/47/59 miles |
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| Pace: | A | |
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| Terrain: | 3 | |
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This is the official monthly club ride for all members (guests are always welcome). The ride offers different distance and level options where once a month all DSSF club members can get out, ride and socialize with the club. The ride starts from Peet's in the Castro. There are three options so you can go at your own pace and distance so please pick the appropriate option to your level of ability, we want to make sure you enjoy the day. The rides split and regroup in Tiburon where we have lunch together as a group. This ride is usually on the second Saturday of each month; however there are a couple of exceptions for special events (see the calendar).
| Distance: | 27 Miles |
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| Pace: | A/C |
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| Terrain: | 3 |
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Turn off at the end of the Sausalito bike path and go directly into Tiburon where the other riders will join you for lunch. You can ride back to San Francisco (or take the ferry to avoid climbing the Sausalito hill). This option is recommended for those who are newer to road cycling.
| Distance: | 47 Miles |
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| Pace: | B/C |
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| Terrain: | 3 |
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This is a real fun loop with spectacular views! From Sausalito you have a small climb over Camino Alto before you head out and around the Tiburon Peninsula. This ride is recommended for the intermediate rider or for those who don't feel like the more strenuous third option.
| Distance: | 59 Miles |
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| Pace: | C |
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| Terrain: | 3 |
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Split off from the group and make the climb up Conzelman in the Marin Headlands then climb up that small canyon, McCullough Road before heading back out to Sausalito to ride the Tiburon Loop. This is the faster paced, more advanced option with extra hills and mileage.
Meet At: Peet's Coffee in the Castro (16th and Market Streets). Please arrive between 8:30am and 8:45am for ride sign-up. Ride leaves at 9:00am.
You can find a route sheet at:
http://www.dssf.org/dssf_html/pdf_documents/club_jersey_ride.pdf
RSVP Required
- Rain cancels: call
- Ride start:
- Peet's in the Castro
(please let us know if you want to join us along the route)
- Ride Leader:
- DSSF
rides@dssf.org
July 11 • Saturday
Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (7/11-12)
July 11 • Saturday • DSSF Event
Death Ride-California Tour of the Alps
Come join DSSF at the California Tour of the Alps aka The Death Ride. Recognized as one of the premier cycling events in the West, the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce and the Alta Alpina Cycle Club invite you to participate in the 27th Anniversary of the Death Ride, while enjoying the magnificent scenery and warm hospitality of Alpine County!
This years ride returns riders to the infamous five pass course including:
- Monitor Pass (8314 feet)
- Ebbetts Pass (8730 feet)
- Carson Pass (8573 feet)
Beginning and ending at Turtle Rock Park north of Markleeville, California, the five pass ride includes 129 miles and 15,000+ feet of lung busting climbing. You also have the option of riding one, two, three or four passes. For your safety, the first four passes will be closed to vehicular traffic for the ride.
Five pass finishers will receive a five-pass pin and be eligible to purchase an exclusive five-pass finisher jersey.
Registration starts in January and closes in early March. A random selection of 2800 riders takes place the first week of March; selected/non-selected rider lists will be posted. Selection results will be posted on www.sportsbaseonline.com and www.deathride.com.
Watch for a poll on Yahoo! for camping/accommodations.
Rain cancels: no
Ride start:
Turtle Rock Park
Markleeville, California
DSSF Contact:
David Gaus
dagaus190@gmail.com
408-857-9106
July 11 • Saturday
Bike for Breath
July 17 • Friday
Cycle Oregon-Weekend Tour (7/17-19)
July 18 - 9:00AM • Saturday
East Bay Parks and Reservoirs loop
| Distance: | 70 |
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| Pace: | B | |
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| Terrain: | 3 | |
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How about a tour of East Bay parks and reservoirs. There's a lot of territory to cover and plenty of climbing to do!
We'll start in Orinda and head out around San Pablo Reservoir and then on around Briones Regional Park. From there we will skirt the edges of Martinez and Lafayette on the way to lunch in Danville.
After lunch, we will head for the Dublin Grade up to Castro Valley and then from there we will head back via Redwood Road along the edge of Chabot Regional Park and the Upper San Leandro Reservoir. Then it's Pinehurst to Canyon and then back to Orinda BART via Moraga Way.
Route preview here:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/orinda/459124538240461156
NOTE:
There are several bail out options,
-after lunch in Danville, return to Orinda (or back to Walnut Creek BART or ahead to Dublin/Pleasanton BART)
-from Castro Valley and BART
Bring snacks and money, water, and don't forget the sunscreen!
RSVP appreciated!
BART schedule shows trains from the City arrive at 8:22am or 8:42am, but please verify!
Ride out at 9:00!
- Rain cancels: call
- Ride start:
- Orinda BART, 22 Camino Pablo, Orinda, CA 94563
If arriving by BART, I will be parked to your left as you exit the station, look for the "liquid copper" Infiniti SUV (if you don't already know my car).
- Ride Leader:
- David Gaus
408-857-9106 mobile
dagaus190@gmail.com
July 18 • Saturday
Healdsburg Harvest Century Bicycle Tour
July 18 • Saturday
Fall River Century
July 18 • Saturday
ALS Central Coast Century
July 18 • Saturday
Windmill Century
July 19 - 9:00AM • Sunday
Peninsula Bicycle Sunday
| Distance: | 35 |
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| Pace: | B | |
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| Terrain: | 2 | |
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Meet at 9 a.m., ride-out at 9:30 a.m.
Join us for a mellow trip into the Peninsula hills without any training-ride pressure.
From our starting point at Gunn High School, we'll head to the Arastradero Nature Preserve, then through Portola Valley to Woodisde. After that, we'll take Cañada Road to Bicycle Sunday, where the road is closed to vehicles through the end at Highway 92. From there, we'll turn around and return to Woodside, then descend into the valley for an easy return around Stanford.
Total climbing on this ride is about 1,800 feet. A couple of short, attention-getting hills in the first few miles, but nothing too bad. Faster riders are welcome, but your ride leader will be taking it easy today.
David Goldsmith has offered to coordinate ride-sharing from San Francisco.
Restrooms and water are not guaranteed to be available at the meeting location, so please take care of your needs before arriving.
- Rain cancels: yes
- Ride start:
- Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Rd., Palo Alto. Meet in the back of the main parking lot.
- Ride Leader:
- Chris Thomas, David Goldsmith
408-832-3797, 415-63
jchristhomas@gmail.com, dg@dgolds.com
July 21 - 5:00PM • Tuesday
Palo Alto - Kings Mountain Road
| Distance: | 26 |
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| Pace: | C | |
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| Terrain: | 4 | |
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Come on out for an evening leg-screaming ride. This ride is not for fainthearted or weak-kneed. Starting at the University Avenue Caltrain Station in Palo Alto We'll be taking Sand Hill Road to Woodside (via Portola Road) to Kings Mountain Road to the top where we U-turn at Skyline (after a brief breather). The climb is approximately 1600 feet in just over 4 miles, and about 2-2.5 hours in length.
Similar ride can be found here (we'll take Portola rather than Whiskey Hill):
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Palo-Alto-Caltrain-Kings-Mountain-Road-out-back
If no one RSVPs for this ride I reserve the right to turn into a couch potato or I’ll be leaving directly from work and not stopping at the University Avenue Caltrain Station.
Meet 5:00 pm
Ride-out 5:10 pm
- Ride start:
- University Avenue Caltrain Station (southbound/west side) not too far from the JC Decaux public lavoratory.
- Ride Leader:
- Larry L
415-786-1259
mainexileinsf@gmail.com
July 24 - 9:00AM • Friday
Calistoga Weekend Warm-Up -- Lake Hennessey to Lake Berryess
| Distance: | 44.5 |
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| Pace: | B | |
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| Terrain: | 2 | |
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Pack the car on Thursday night so you can get an early start on the Different Spokes Calistoga Weekend by riding this beautiful route on your way up the Valley on Friday. We'll meet at the Lake Hennessey Boat Launch parking lot, and ride a loop out through Chiles Valley to Lake Berryessa where we'll stop for a picnic lunch. The ride takes in some of the roads used by the Tour of Napa, including the thrilling descent back down Chiles-Pope Valley Road. There are sandwiches and cold drinks available at the store on Spanish Flat just before we hit our lunch stop. Bring the usual -- water, helmet, sunscreen, lunch money, etc. After the ride we'll get in our cars and continue on up to Calistoga where we'll continue the weekend. Join us!
- Ride start:
- Meet at the Lake Hennessey Boat Launch. Head towards Napa on either Hwy 29 or the Silverado Trail to Hwy 128. Turn Right on Hwy 128. Follow Hwy 128 for three miles to the boat launch parking area on your left, at Lake Hennessey. There is an outhouse, but no water available at the parking lot. We'll ride from there.
- Ride Leader:
- Stephanie Clarke
510-558-9614
stephclarkebike@gmail.com
July 25 - 8:30AM • Saturday
Wild Flour Bakery: Calistoga-Freestone, Wine Country Weekend
| Distance: | 80.74 |
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| Pace: | B | |
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| Terrain: | 3 | |
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Dreaming of apple fritters and cinnamon rolls? How about a 80 mile spin to the Wild Flour Bakery in beautiful Freestone? Anything you decide to eat will be more than offset by your miles on this ride.
The most challenging climb of the day is just to get us out of Calistoga. There are a couple of smaller climbs in and out of Freestone but then we take a different route back to Calistoga and avoid any additional climbs. Total climbing = 3,200'
I haven't ridden this before but David and I worked out a route that looks interesting. Here is a link to the map and elevation:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/-calistoga/141124494129868028
Cam
- Rain cancels: yes
- Ride start:
- Outside the Calistoga Village Inn & Spa. Arrive as early as you need to for a prompt 8:30 ride-out.
- Ride Leader:
- Cameron Ross, David Gaus
415-861-5196, 408-85
emailme@cameronross.com, dagaus190@gmail.com
July 25 • Saturday
Santa Cruz Mountain Challenge
July 26 - 10:00AM • Sunday
Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge Recovery Ride
| Distance: | 21 |
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| Pace: | B | |
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| Terrain: | 1 | |
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Meet at Peet's in the Castro at 9:30 for a 10am rollout. We'll head leisurely to Mill Valley for lunch, and then come back. I'll set a recovery pace, and the biggest hill will be the climb out of Fort Baker.
- Rain cancels: call
- Ride start:
- Peet's Coffee & Tea
2257 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94114
- Ride Leader:
- Topher
650.799.0765
topher.the.geek@gmail.com
July 26 - 9:30AM • Sunday
Sunday Brunch at the Jimtown Store -- Calistoga Wine Country
| Distance: | 36.5 |
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| Pace: | B | |
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| Terrain: | 1 | |
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We'll finish off the Wine Country Weekend with a pleasant roll from Calistoga to the Jimtown Store, a funky throw-back in these modern times. Wind-up toys, old fashioned candy, and some great homemade sandwiches, chili and entrees to be eaten under the vine-covered patio await us. We'll leave a little later in the morning so that people can pack the cars for the drive home before heading out on one last bike ride for the weekend (though an earlier start time is possible depending on the group's wishes). The leader plans to ride a "recovery" pace after Saturday's more epic adventure to the Freestone Bakery and Saturday night's indulgence at the Wappo Bar & Bistro. Let's not let these roads go to waste -- this is wine country riding at its best.
- Ride start:
- In front of the Calistoga Village Inn & Spa, 1880 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga.
- Ride Leader:
- Stephanie Clarke
510-558-9614
stephclarkebike@gmail.com
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