Note: You must preregister to join this ride.
Distance: about 11 miles
Pace: A/B (easy to moderate, occasional stops)
Terrain: 1 (mostly flat, easy grades, suitable for beginners)
Map, cue sheet, and GPS track can be found
here. But the route is obvious.
This will be the last Happy Hour in the East Bay until next spring because DST is ending November 2.
A short, easy 11-mile ride on the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail starting in front of Batch & Brine in downtown Lafayette outside the BART station. This multi-use regional trail for pedestrians and cyclists runs between Lafayette and Moraga. Since this was originally a railroad right-of-way the average grade is less than 2%. We’ll take the trail to Moraga Common before turning back to Batch & Brine where you’re welcome to have some post-ride refreshment. This will be an easy paced ride. You don’t even need to be in bike drag! Like all the local multi-use paths e-bikes are allowed but please respect the speed limit of 15 MPH. Did I mention that the trail is for cyclists and pedestrians only? Yes, no cars except at the street crossings!
Meet in front of the Batch & Brine at 4:15 PM with a 4:30 PM departure. We should be back a little after 5:30 PM.
If you’re coming by car, parking in the area can be busy. There is no fee after 7 PM on weekdays. Street parking is all metered (25¢ for ten minutes). Or, you can park in the BART lot as there is no fee after 3 PM. Traffic eastbound on Highway 24 to Lafayette is usually jammed. So if you're coming by car, be sure to take that into account in order to arrive in a timely fashion.
Batch & Brine has outdoor seating. For more information about Batch & Brine:
https://batchandbrine.com/
If Batch & Brine is too busy, we'll head down to the block to
Rancho Cantina, which also has a front patio.
Please bring a lock or plan to keep your bike close by. (Batch & Brine has a front patio.)
Meet in front of the Batch & Brine: 3602 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette CA 94549
Please check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. Note that
sunset is around 6:40 PM so plan to have bike lights if you intend to cycle home after refreshment.