Cherry City Cyclists
Late February & March Ride Schedule
Last Week of February
Saturday, February 25 ?/?/?
Show & Go Ride
Meet at the Bay Fair Shopping Center parking lot near PetsMart, just off Hesperian Blvd. at 8:30 am.
Route, distance and pace will be determined at the time by the group.
Sunday, February 26 1-2/L/13 & 25
Zebra & Ostriches in San Ramon
Ride With a Goal & Top Hat Classic Progressive Series #1 of 8
If you’ve been off the bike for a while and want to get back into riding or in shape to do the Top Hat Classic for Multiple Sclerosis on April 22, here’s a short 13 mile ride to get you started. A quite country road takes us 5 miles in and out to ranches, picnic areas, hiking & mountain biking trails. The road is flat on the way out with a gradual grade (nothing steep) into the park and a downhill on the way back. We’ll take a break where we started. For more riding, we can add another 12 miles and take a tour of San Ramon. We’ll focus on street riding and road etiquette. Bring water, snacks and $ for breaks. Take 680 north or south to San Ramon, exit at Bollinger east. Go to Bishop Ranch shopping center on the left, look for Greatland Target. Meet near Peet’s Coffee at 10 am.
Contact: Vicky Ma at 510 813-6690 or
Sunday, February 26 ?/?/?
Show & Go Ride
Meet at the Bay Fair Shopping Center parking lot near PetsMart, just off Hesperian Blvd. at 8:30 am.
Route, distance and pace will be determined at the time by the group.
Tuesday, February 28 4/T/33-40
Tuesday Morning Coffee Ride
Meets at the Castro Valley Park & Ride, located on Center St. at I580, in Castro Valley. The ride is 32 to 40 miles in length and includes around 2800 ft. of climbing, with a usual coffee stop in Moraga. Ride leaves promptly at 8:30 am so please arrive early. Non-club riders are welcome to join us! Bring $ for coffee/eats.
Contact: Bill Carcot 510 278-9006 or
First Week of March
Thursday, March 2 3/B/38-45
Thursday Bike Club Ride
Meets at the Castro Valley Park & Ride, located on Center St. at I580, in Castro Valley. The ride is 38 to 45 miles in length. Ride route varies each Thursday as we head out to the Pleasanton/Livermore Valley area. Always includes a food/coffee stop. Non-club members are welcome to join us! Ride leaves promptly at 8:30 am so please arrive early. Bring $ for food/coffee.
Contact: Bill Carcot 510 278-9006 or
Saturday, March 4 1-2/L/25 or 50
Local Vineyards in Livermore, A Jaunt to Sunol or Both
Ride With a Goal & Top Hat Classic Progressive Series #2 of 8
There’ll be 3 ride options to choose from on this menu. All are at a leisurely pace.
1 – 25 miles. We ride mostly flats passing two of several popular wineries in the Livermore Valley. Meet at 8:45 am we roll at 9:00 am.
2 – 25 miles. This ride will take you out onto some back roads around Pleasanton towards Sunol via Foothill, Happy Valley and back. Mostly flat with a little grade. Meet at 1:00 pm.
3 – 50 miles. Good for those who want a leisurely 50-mile ride and enjoy both routes with lunch in between while we wait for the 1:00 pm group. Meet at 8:45 am.
All rides will meet at Tully’s Coffee in downtown Pleasanton, 349 Main St. Take the Bernal Exit off 680 east, left at Main St. Parking behind Tully’s, don’t park in a limited zone. Bring water, snacks and $ for food.
Contact: Vicky Ma at 510 813-6690 or
Saturday, March 4 ?/?/?
Show & Go Ride
Meet at the Bay Fair Shopping Center parking lot near PetsMart, just off Hesperian Blvd. at 8:30 am.
Route, distance and pace will be determined at the time by the group.
Sunday, March 5 3/T-S/80
Polhemus/Crystal Springs Reservoir Ride
We will meet at PetSmart at 7:15 am and leave the parking lot at 7:30 am for a ride down to Newark Java where we will meet up with other riders at 8:30 am. Then we will cross the Dumbarton Bridge and wind our way up to the Crystal Springs Reservoir via Canada Road. We will stop for lunch and then head back home via a similar route.
Contact: Eva Fallis 510-568-7279 or .
Second Week of March
Sunday, March 5 ?/?/?
Show & Go Ride
Meet at the Bay Fair Shopping Center parking lot near PetsMart, just off Hesperian Blvd. at 8:30 am.
Route, distance and pace will be determined at the time by the group.
Tuesday, March 7 4/T/33-40
Tuesday Morning Coffee Ride
Meets at the Castro Valley Park & Ride, located on Center St. at I580, in Castro Valley. The ride is 32 to 40 miles in length and includes around 2800 ft. of climbing, with a usual coffee stop in Moraga. Ride leaves promptly at 8:30 am so please arrive early. Non-club riders are welcome to join us! Bring $ for coffee/eats.
Contact: Bill Carcot 510 278-9006 or
Thursday, March 9 3/B/38-45
Thursday Bike Club Ride
Meets at the Castro Valley Park & Ride, located on Center St. at I580, in Castro Valley. The ride is 38 to 45 miles in length. Ride route varies each Thursday as we head out to the Pleasanton/Livermore Valley area. Always includes a food/coffee stop. Non-club members are welcome to join us! Ride leaves promptly at 8:30 am so please arrive early. Bring $ for food/coffee.
Contact: Bill Carcot 510 278-9006 or
Saturday, March 11 3/L-S/35+
BOB Test Ride – CCC Members Only
Meet at Orinda BART, west end of the parking lot. We are riding the first half of our June event and taking notes as we go along. Riders will be separated into various riding levels as we review the route through the East Bay Hills: Wild Cat Canyon, Skyline, Pinehurst, Redwood Rd. into Castro Valley. Be prepared as this is a hilly course, a great work out and lots of fun. Meet at 8:15 am, ride leaves at 8:30. Bring H20, $ and plenty of snacks. Be prepared to take BART back to the start. Co-leader: Vicky Ma
Contact:Steve Yoder 510 357-1769 or
Saturday, March 11 ?/?/?
Show & Go Ride
Meet at the Bay Fair Shopping Center parking lot near PetsMart, just off Hesperian Blvd. at 8:30 am.
Route, distance and pace will be determined at the time by the group.
Sunday, March 12 2/L-T/26
Castro Valley Loop
Ride With a Goal & Top Hat Classic Progressive Series #3 of 8
This ride starts at our sponsor Castro Valley Cyclery, 20515 Stanton Ave. Castro Valley 510 538-1878. The route will take us into Cull Canyon, an unexpected scenic rolling road that’s 6 miles to a dead-end and 6 miles out and also an after work training area during the summer for the Cherry City Cyclists. Now that you’ve been on this riding series, how’s your bike? Do you know how to change a flat? A basic bike clinic at CVC is scheduled after this ride.
Contact: Vicky Ma at 510 813-6690 or
Sunday, March 12 ?/?/?
Show & Go Ride
Meet at the Bay Fair Shopping Center parking lot near PetsMart, just off Hesperian Blvd. at 8:30 am.
Route, distance and pace will be determined at the time by the group.
Third Week of March
Tuesday, March 14 4/T/33-40
Tuesday Morning Coffee Ride
Meets at the Castro Valley Park & Ride, located on Center St. at I580, in Castro Valley. The ride is 32 to 40 miles in length and includes around 2800 ft. of climbing, with a usual coffee stop in Moraga. Ride leaves promptly at 8:30 am so please arrive early. Non-club riders are welcome to join us! Bring $ for coffee/eats.
Contact: Bill Carcot 510 278-9006 or
Thursday, March 16 3/B/38-45
Thursday Bike Club Ride
Meets at the Castro Valley Park & Ride, located on Center St. at I580, in Castro Valley. The ride is 38 to 45 miles in length. Ride route varies each Thursday as we head out to the Pleasanton/Livermore Valley area. Always includes a food/coffee stop. Non-club members are welcome to join us! Ride leaves promptly at 8:30 am so please arrive early. Bring $ for food/coffee.
Contact: Bill Carcot 510 278-9006 or
Saturday, March 18 2-3/L-T/35
Canada Road, San Mateo
Ride With a Goal & Top Hat Classic Progressive Series #4 of 8
Canada Road has grades & hills to practice & downhill's to catch your breath. We’ll take this road into Woodside and explore this popular peninsula cycling area. Bring water, snacks and $ for breaks. Take the San Mateo Bridge/92 from the East Bay to Half Moon Bay. Left at the signal for Canada Road just pass the 280 overpass, park on the shoulder like everyone else. Look for the Cherry City Jerseys. This ride starts at 9:00 am.
Contact: Vicky Ma at 510 813-6690 or
Saturday, March 18 ?/?/?
Show & Go Ride
Meet at the Bay Fair Shopping Center parking lot near PetsMart, just off Hesperian Blvd. at 8:30 am.
Route, distance and pace will be determined at the time by the group.
Sunday, March 19 5/L-T/60
The Infamous Tunitas Loop
For those of you who like a scenic hilly ride in the peninsula, meet at Pioneer Inn in the town of Woodside at 8:00 am. We’ll roll by 8:30. Bring H20, $, your own supplies and snacks.
Directions: 280 S to Woodside exit; go west for one mile; at top of hill (Chevron gas station on right) turn left onto Whiskey Hill and immediate right into the parking lot.Rain or chance of cancels.
Contact:Susie Bump 650-364-3193
Sunday, March 19 ?/?/?
Show & Go Ride
Meet at the Bay Fair Shopping Center parking lot near PetsMart, just off Hesperian Blvd. at 8:30 am.
Route, distance and pace will be determined at the time by the group.
Fourth Week of March
Tuesday, March 21 4/T/33-40
Tuesday Morning Coffee Ride
Meets at the Castro Valley Park & Ride, located on Center St. at I580, in Castro Valley. The ride is 32 to 40 miles in length and includes around 2800 ft. of climbing, with a usual coffee stop in Moraga. Ride leaves promptly at 8:30 am so please arrive early. Non-club riders are welcome to join us! Bring $ for coffee/eats.
Contact: Bill Carcot 510 278-9006 or
Thursday, March 23 3/B/38-45
Thursday Bike Club Ride
Meets at the Castro Valley Park & Ride, located on Center St. at I580, in Castro Valley. The ride is 38 to 45 miles in length. Ride route varies each Thursday as we head out to the Pleasanton/Livermore Valley area. Always includes a food/coffee stop. Non-club members are welcome to join us! Ride leaves promptly at 8:30 am so please arrive early. Bring $ for food/coffee.
Contact: Bill Carcot 510 278-9006 or
Saturday, March 253/T/65
Cinderella Classic
Join the Cherry City gal riders on this annual Cinderella Classic Ride, put on by the Valley Spokesmen Bike Club. The ride starts at the Community Club at CAMP PARKS, Dublin, CA.
Directions: From I-580, take the Hacienda exit, go north; turn left on Dublin Blvd; turn right on
Arnold, then turn left on 5th Street to the entrance gate; follow signs to parking area. From Dublin BART, proceed north from the station through the parking lot, cross Dublin Blvd into Camp Parks. Follow signs to the Community Center. This is a women-only ride.
If you're registered, meet up with the other CCC members at 7:00 am in front of the registration building. Club miles given. If we missed you at 7 am then let’s meet up at the end of the ride or if you couldn't get in, ride Cinderfella on Sunday.
Contact: Sue Stewart our CCC rep. 510 305-1109 or
Saturday, March 25 ?/?/?
Show & Go Ride
Meet at the Bay Fair Shopping Center parking lot near PetsMart, just off Hesperian Blvd. at 8:30 am.
Route, distance and pace will be determined at the time by the group.
Sunday, March 263/T/65
Cinderfella
Join me for a ride over the same course as the previous day's Cinderella Classic. This is a co-ed ride. We usually return in time for the swap meet put on by the Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club in the afternoon.
Meet at the Dublin High School 7:15 am.
Directions: take the Alcosta exit off of 580 in Dublin. Go east, right on Village Pkwy, left on Brighton Dr. and meet in the REAR parking lot. Bring water, snacks and $$.
Contact: Tom Kunich 510-351-3807 or
Sunday, March 262-3/L-T/40
What’s Cinderfella?
Ride With a Goal & Top Hat Classic Progressive Series #5 of 8
This is the shorter version of the Cinderella/Cinderfella, which goes through Pleasanton out to the Livermore Valley with a few moderate hills. You’ll ride close to see the windmills on the Altamont Pass, lots of cows, rolling green hills and vineyards. NOTE: this ride meets early at 7:30 am. Bring water, snacks and $$. See driving directions above.
Contact: Vicky Ma 510 813-6690 or
Sunday, March 26 ?/?/?
Show & Go Ride
Meet at the Bay Fair Shopping Center parking lot near PetsMart, just off Hesperian Blvd. at 8:30 am.
Route, distance and pace will be determined at the time by the group.
Fifth Week of March
Tuesday, March 28 4/T/33-40
Tuesday Morning Coffee Ride
Meets at the Castro Valley Park & Ride, located on Center St. at I580, in Castro Valley. The ride is 32 to 40 miles in length and includes around 2800 ft. of climbing, with a usual coffee stop in Moraga. Ride leaves promptly at 8:30 am so please arrive early. Non-club riders are welcome to join us! Bring $ for coffee/eats.
Contact: Bill Carcot 510 278-9006 or
Thursday, March 30 3/B/38-45
Thursday Bike Club Ride
Meets at the Castro Valley Park & Ride, located on Center St. at I580, in Castro Valley. The ride is 38 to 45 miles in length. Ride route varies each Thursday as we head out to the Pleasanton/Livermore Valley area. Always includes a food/coffee stop. Non-club members are welcome to join us! Ride leaves promptly at 8:30 am so please arrive early. Bring $ for food/coffee.
Contact: Bill Carcot 510 278-9006 or