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September 5 - 8:00AM Sunday
Napa-Lake Berryessa-Pope Valley loop
| Distance: | 79 |
| Pace: | B | |
| Terrain: | 3 | |
 Come join me for an enhanced version of the Lake Hennessey-Pope Valley loop that kicked off last years Calistoga Weekend. Instead of starting at the Lake Hennessey boat launch, we'll start in Napa for a 14 mile warm-up to Hwy 128/Sage Canyon Road. We will regroup at the boat launch area at Lake Hennessey, before continuing on Sage Canyon to Berryessa-Knoxville Road and on to the Spanish Flat Country Store & Deli. Here you can grab lunch and ride ahead to the Lake Berryessa Recreation Area for lunch overlooking the lake.
After lunch, we'll continue north and then head to Pope Valley to the regroup point. It can be very hot in the afternoon so this is a great spot to rehydrate. From here we will back track to Lake Hennessey going down Chiles-Pope Valley Road, and back down Sage Canyon and then the return to Napa down Silverado Trail.
You can preview the route here:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/131282
(the route sheet mileage cues are broken, I will have route sheets with the mileage cues, so please RSVP!)
This ride is cross listed on the Seismic Challenge 3.0 Training Ride Calendar here:
http://www.tofighthiv.org/site/Calendar/1829375731?view=Detail&id=144822
Optional post-ride dinner in Napa at the Gotts Roadside (Taylors Refreshers) in the Oxbow Public Market in Napa.
- Rain cancels: yes

Ride start:- 630 Trancas Street, Napa, CA 94558
Meet/park on the backside of the Chevron station
- Ride Leader:
- David Gaus, Joseph Pulice
408-857-9106, 925-451-5157
dagaus190@me.com, joseph.pulice@att.net

September 5 - 12:00AM Sunday
Rodeo Beach!
| Distance: | 25 |
| Pace: | B | |
| Terrain: | 3 | |
 Come join me for a leisurely ride out to Rodeo Beach. We'll leave from Peet's in the Castro and head over the Golden Gate Bridge and then up Conzelman to McCullough. We'll head down to pretty Rodeo Beach and then head home the way we came. There's a couple of pretty substantial hills on this ride but we'll try to keep a leisurely pace.
- Rain cancels: call

Ride start:- 2257 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Peets Coffee (between 15 & 16th)
- Ride Leader:
- Joseph Collins
415-533-1075
Joseph_J_Collins@yahoo.com

September 6 - 8:30AM Monday
Cheese Factory!
| Distance: | 90 |
| Pace: | D | |
| Terrain: | 4 | |
 From Peets in the Castro we'll head over the Golden Gate Bridge and then through Sausalito to Fairfax where we'll stop at Perry's for snack. Then we'll head over White's hill to San Geronimo Valley and then into Nicasio Valley past the pretty reservoir before making one last climb where we'll stop at the Cheese Factory. From there we head back towards Nicasio to Point Reyes Station and then home through Samuel P Taylor Park to Fairfax. It's a long day but super fun.
- Rain cancels: call

Ride start:- 2257 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Peets Coffee (between 15th & 16th Streets)
- Ride Leader:
- Joseph Collins
415-533-1075
Joseph_J_Collins@yahoo.com

September 11 - 9:00AM Saturday
Jersey Ride
| Distance: | 27/47/59 miles |
| Pace: | A | |
| Terrain: | 3 | |
 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:- 2257 Market Street
San Francisco, CA
(Peet's in the Castro - please let us know if you want to join us along the route)
- Ride Leader:
- DSSF
rides@dssf.org

September 12 - 8:30AM Sunday
Novato!
| Distance: | 85 |
| Pace: | D | |
| Terrain: | 4 | |
 Come join us for an exciting ride out to picturesque Novato. We'll start from Peet's in the Castro and head over the Golden Gate Bridge and then to Faifax where we'll stop for Snack. From there we'll head over to Nicasio and then up to the Cheese Factory where we'll stop again. Then it'll be past pretty Stafford Lake into Novato and then we'll head down to San Rafael where we'll stop at Northgate Mall for lunch. Then back to the Golden Gate Bridge and home. You'll love it!
- Rain cancels: call

Ride start:- 2257 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Peets Coffee (between 15th & 16th Streets)
- Ride Leader:
- Joseph Collins
415-533-1075
Joseph_J_Collins@yahoo.com

September 17 - 9:00AM Friday
Amador County Weekend - Mount Aukum Hill Climb
| Distance: | 65 |
| Pace: | B | |
| Terrain: | 4 | |
 On Friday we'll climb from Plymouth (1086 ft) past zinfandel and syrah vineyards to Mt. Aukum and Fairplay (probable lunch stop) then up the memorable Slug Gulch Road to Omo Ranch and eventually to 5,000 ft. From there, we will enjoy a great descent through the Sierra foothills, back through Fiddletown and back to Plymouth in time for an enjoyable Friday evening. Total elevation gain is around 6,700 feet.
For those interested in a shorter ride, there are great options through the nearby vineyards just east of Plymouth.
- Rain cancels: call

Ride start:- 49er Village RV Park, 18265 Highway 49, Plymouth, CA
- Ride Leader:
- William Bir
415-517-8428
william.bir@sbcglobal.net

September 18 - 9:00AM Saturday
Amador County Weekend - Gold Country Ghost Towns
| Distance: | 45 |
| Pace: | B | |
| Terrain: | 3 | |
 Saturday's ride will be one that will remind you why you love to bike in the first place. We'll head south from Plymouth to Drytown, Amador City (and a great pastry and coffee stop) and Sutter Creek. From there we'll ride up the spectacularly scenic Sutter Creek Road to Volcano for lunch.
On the way back we'll climb Ram's Grade Road and Shake Ridge Road then head down Fiddletown Road to enjoy the 17th Annual Fiddletown Fiddler's Jam--the one day of the year the hills in this sleepy hamlet truly come alive with music!
This ride features 45 miles and 4500 feet of climbing. Those looking for more miles on Saturday can continue along the flatter pastures of Eastern Amador County. Both routes should allow riders enough time to enjoy the pool or hot tub before a group dinner in Plymouth or a BBQ at the cabins.
- Rain cancels: call

Ride start:- 49er Village RV Park, 18265 Highway 49, Plymouth, CA
- Ride Leader:
- William Bir
415-517-8428
william.bir@sbcglobal.net

September 19 - 9:00AM Sunday
Amador County Weekend - El Dorado the Lost City of Gold
| Distance: | 40 |
| Pace: | B | |
| Terrain: | 3 | |
 Sunday's ride will be a loop from Plymouth up through forested Nashville and El Dorado (snack stop) and then through Shingle Springs and Cameron Park then back through the pasturelands of Latrobe and back to Plymouth in time to depart the 49er Village shortly after noon.
40 miles, 3000 feet of climbing bliss
- Rain cancels: call

Ride start:- 49er Village RV Park, 18264 Highway 49, Plymouth, CA
- Ride Leader:
- William Bir
415-517-8428
william.bir@sbcglobal.net

September 23 - 5:45PM Thursday
Meet-N-Greet Ride
| Distance: | 12-26 |
| Pace: | A | |
| Terrain: | 1 | |
 New members are encourage to come join us for the new Meet-N-Greet ride, but all are welcome. We are heading for the weekend, a little work out before dinner will make the day!
You can enjoy an after-work ride with three options. Starting in the Castro, thru the Panhandle and Golden Gate Park to Ocean Beach. From there you can choose to:
- return from Ocean Beach (~12 miles r/t)
- continue on to the Zoo and back (~16 miles r/t)
- continue on and complete the Lake Merced loop and back (~26 miles r/t)
Back in the Castro there will be an optional dinner. Please RSVP if you plan to ride AND/OR plan to join us for the optional dinner.
There is night riding involved, so please bring a light (and make sure the batteries are good.)
Meet at: 5:45pm
Ride at: 6:00pm
- Rain cancels: yes

Ride start:- Peet's Coffee, 2257 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94114
- Ride Leader:
- David Gaus, Joseph Collins
408-857-9106
dagaus190@me.com, rides@dssf.org

September 26 - 9:30AM Sunday
Not-so-mellow Metric
| Distance: | 65 |
| Pace: | B | |
| Terrain: | 4 | |
 Please join me on a ride that was inspired by one of Chris rides (http://bit.ly/mellowmetric).
I missed the start that day and improvised the route, and it turned out not mellow at all!
And if you think Redwood Gulch will be the main difficulty of the ride, who am I to ruined the surprise?
There is a ridewithgps route, but it's encoded with a 16384 bit encryption and stored in an undisclosed location.
- Rain cancels: call

Ride start:- Starbucks, 125 Bernal Road, San Jose
Take the Bernal Avenue exit off 101, turn right at shopping center at McDonalds, before Via Del Oro
- Ride Leader:
- Jerome Thomere
415-601-1906
jerome@thomere.org

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