Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club upcoming events

Brisk Bunch: Livermore-Flynn-Midway-Patterson (12 Jul 2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Name of Ride: Brisk Bunch - Livermore-Flynn-Midway-Patterson

Type: Brisk with regroups. No sweep. 4B

When: Rolling at 9:00AM

Starting/ending location: Ernie Rodrigues Softball Field, 1505 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore

Estimated mileage: 34.2 miles

Elevation gain: 2,703 ft

Ride Details

This is a friendly ride, however there will not be a designated sweep. We will have regroups, and we will all look after one another. If you leave the ride, please text the ride host when you end your ride, or if you need assistance.

E-Bikes are encouraged because they allow riders to participate in rides that otherwise couldn't. E-bikes must be pedal assist only.

All participants must register online on the VSBC website or via the Wild Apricot app. You do not need to be a VSBC member, but we’d appreciate your support and you’ll appreciate the many benefits in being a member.

Not sure if you can make it? Register now and you can unregistered before the rolling time by going to the ride calendar event, clicking on “already registered”, and then clicking on “cancel registration”. Or, on the Wild Apricot app go to your event ticket and click “cancel”.

Ride Host: Randy Simpson

Cell Phone: ‭925-980-9304

Link to the ride ‘turn by turn’ instructions (RidewithGPS)

CLICK HERE FOR ROUTE

Mellow Monday Ride (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Please join us for our weekly Mellow Monday Ride. You don't need to be a member to ride with us, but everyone must register!

And when you do ride with us more than three or four times, we ask that you show your appreciation and support by joining the Club! :-)

Ride Name: Mellow Monday -

Location: Diablo Vista Park, 1000 Tassajara Ranch Dr, Danville

Time: Arrive at 8:45am, Roll at 9:00am

Ride Host: Thomas Avellone

Email: avellone@pacbell.net

Phone: 650-533-7124

Distance/Ascent: 30-40mi

Ride Rating: 3L/M, No Drop. (See Club Ride Ratings for details).

Regroups/Restrooms/Water: (1) Livorna Park, mile 10, (2) Heather Farms, mile 16

Coffee Stop: A Sweet Affair, Walnut Creek (mile 15.5)

Route: Link to turn-by-turn route instructions (Ride with GPS): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51045577

Heather Farm W.C. (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

PLEASE NOTE START TIME OF 9:00 A.M.

Monday rides from Heather Farm are no-drop and between 25 to 40 miles in length, ridden at a leisurely to moderate pace.*

* To determine if this ride is appropriate for you, imagine pedaling a flat 15-mile route and be able to maintain an average rolling speed of 13-15 mph.

There is a coffee stop on all rides.

You don't need to be a member to ride with us, but everyone must register on the VSBC website or Wild Apricot app in order to participate! Please download the route as we will not have paper copies.

And when you do ride with us more than three or four times in a year, we ask that you show your appreciation and support by joining the Club as a member! :-)

Meet at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek. Take I-680 to Ygnacio Valley Rd. exit and go east; turn left at San Carlos Dr. into Heather Farm Park; go 1/3 of a mile and park in the lot by the far ball fields on the right.

Arrive in time to be ready to ride at 9:00 a.m. Please make note of ride host's phone number, in case you run into difficulty and need to notify him.

Ride Host: David Glazer (415) 847-5046

Email: dbglazer@comcast.net

Please download the route here (RWGPS link):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52458009

Mt. Diablo Social Ride (15 Jul 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Hosts: Debbie Wick

If you wish to sign up to bring coffee or pastries:

Coffee and Pastires Sign Up Sheet

Name of Ride: Mt Diablo Challenge Training

Date and time of the ride: Weekly - Wednesdays

Starting location: St Timothy's Church

Estimated Mileage: 24.3 with 3400' climbing

Ride Rating & Elevation: 4-5 M

Short stop at Junction and Summit

Weather forecast for summit: Mt Diablo Summit Forecast

Current weather at summit: Summit Weather

Meet at St. Timothy's parking lot at 1550 Diablo Rd, Danville for a group start. There are designated spaces for cyclists. This is an out and back route so each rider can ride as far as they wish at their own pace before turning around for the descent back to the parking area. Descent may be cool and each cyclist should consider bringing additional layers to put on for the downhill.

Link to the ride ‘turn by turn’ instructions (Ride with GPS):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52792445

Heather Farm W.C. (15 Jul 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

PLEASE NOTE START TIME OF 9:00 A.M.

Wednesday rides from Heather Farm are no-drop and between 25 to 40 miles in length, ridden at a leisurely to moderate pace.*

* To determine if this ride is appropriate for you, imagine pedaling a flat 15-mile route and be able to maintain an average rolling speed of 13-15 mph.

There is a coffee stop on all rides.

And when you do ride with us more than three or four times in a year, we ask that you show your appreciation and support by joining the Club as a member! :-) If you would like to lead a Wednesday ride, please contact David Glazer, 415-847-5046, or dbglazer@comcast.net.

Arrive in time to be ready to ride at 9:00 a.m. Please make note of ride host's phone number, in case you run into difficulty and need to notify him.

Ride Host: David Glazer (415) 847-5046

Email: dbglazer@comcast.net

Please download the route here (RWGPS link):

Bike & Brew Pub Ride (15 Jul 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Join us for our pub ride series on Wednesday or Thursday evenings though the summer and early fall. We'll typically start from different brew pubs in the Danville/San Ramon, Dublin/Pleasanton, or Livermore areas. On super hot days we may opt for cooler closer-to-the-Bay locales. It'll be a socially paced 18-20ish mile ride with food, libations and social time afterward.

Ride Name: Bike & Brew Pub Ride -

Start Time/Location: 5:00pm, TBD

After Ride No-Host Social: TBD

Ride Host: Kathy Koos, Cell: 925-963-8506, kathleenkoos@yahoo.com

Register: Members and non-members are welcome, but everyone must register to participate. And if you do ride with us more than three or four times, we ask you to show your support by joining the Club! :-)

Ride rating: 2L/M, No-drop; Distance: 18-21 mi, Ascent: TBD

Route: Turn-by-turn route directions using "Ride with GPS" navigation: TBD

Mt. Diablo - After Work (15 Jul 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mt Diablo Challenge Training - AFTER WORK

RIDE DETAILS

We will start by going part of the way, steadily increasing the distance each week until we make it to the top! This is an out and back route so each rider can ride as far as they wish at their own pace before turning around for the descent back to the parking area. Descent may be cool and each cyclist should consider bringing additional layers to put on for the downhill.

Ride Host: Satish Sathe

Ride Host Contact: sathe2@gmail.com 408-568-6237

Starting location: St Timothy's Church

Estimated Mileage: 24.3 with 3400' climbing

Ride Rating & Elevation: 4-5 M

Short stop at Junction and Summit

Weather forecast for summit: Mt Diablo Summit Forecast

Current weather at summit: Summit Weather

Link to the ride ‘turn by turn’ instructions (Ride with GPS):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22727581

Mountain Biking - Tilden/Wildcat Regional Park (16 Jul 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

This ride explores the hills, valleys and ridges of Tilden and Wildcat Canyon Regional Parks. The ride is intended for beginning or intermediate mountain bikers or intermediate to advanced gravel riders. We will ride on hard packed, double track dirt or gravel roads, with one moderate single track options for those that want to challenge themselves. While this route is not technical, it is challenging with steep climbs (one pretty long climb) and steep descents. Good gearing, strong legs or E-bike assist(no throttle e-bikes) are recommended. We will have multiple rest stops and bathroom breaks. Bring snacks and water (there is one refill fountain along the route).

E-mountain or gravel bikes are welcome, but must be PEDAL ASSIST - NO THROTTLE!

You don't need to be a member to ride with us, but everyone must register! And when you do ride with us more than three or four times, we ask that you show your appreciation and support by joining the Club! :-)

Ride Name: Mountain Biking Tilden/Wildcat Regional Parks

Location: Inspiration Point, Wildcat Canyon Rd, Orinda, CA 94563

Wildcat Canyon Rd about 2 miles west of San Pablo Dam Rd, from Orinda. Parking lot on the north side of the road

Time: Arrive at 9:45am, Roll at 10:00am

Ride Host: Rich Feller

Email: rfellervb@gmail.com

Phone: (510) 334-6378

Distance/Ascent: 15.4 miles / 1900 elevation gain.

Ride Rating: 4L, No Drop. (See Club Ride Ratings for details).

Regroups/Restrooms/Water: Restrooms, viewpoints, segment starts (single track options).

Coffee Stop: Sorry, no stop on this route

Route: Link to turn-by-turn route instructions (Ride with GPS): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56050419

Friendly Friday Ride (17 Jul 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Please join us for our weekly Friendly Friday Ride. You don't need to be a member to ride with us, but everyone must register!

And when you do ride with us more than three or four times, we ask that you show your appreciation and support by joining the Club! :-)

Ride Name: Friendly Friday -

Location: Sports Basement, San Ramon

Time: Arrive at 8:45am, Roll at 9:00am

Ride Host: TBD

Email:

Phone:

Distance/Ascent: 30-40 mi / TBD

Ride Rating: 3L/M, No Drop. (See Club Ride Ratings for details).

Regroups/Restrooms/Water: TBD

Coffee Stop: TBD

Route: Link to turn-by-turn route instructions (Ride with GPS): TBD

Brisk Bunch: TBD (19 Jul 2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Name of Ride: Brisk Bunch - TBD

Type: Brisk with regroups. No sweep. 4B

When: Rolling at TBD

Starting/ending location: Ernie Rodrigues Softball Field, 1505 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore

Estimated mileage: TBD miles

Elevation gain: TBD ft

Ride Details

E-Bikes are encouraged because they allow riders to participate in rides that otherwise couldn't. E-bikes must be pedal assist only.

Ride Host: Randy Simpson

Cell Phone: ‭925-980-9304

Link to the ride ‘turn by turn’ instructions (RidewithGPS)

Mellow Monday Ride (20 Jul 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Please join us for our weekly Mellow Monday Ride. You don't need to be a member to ride with us, but everyone must register!

And when you do ride with us more than three or four times, we ask that you show your appreciation and support by joining the Club! :-)

Ride Name: Mellow Monday -

Location: Shannon Park, Dublin

Time: Arrive at 8:45am, Roll at 9:00am

Ride Host: Timber Vincent

Email: timbervincent@gmail.com

Phone: 925-948-5094

Distance/Ascent: 30-40mi

Ride Rating: 3L/M, No Drop. (See Club Ride Ratings for details).

Regroups/Restrooms/Water: TBD

Coffee Stop: TBD

Route: Link to turn-by-turn route instructions (Ride with GPS): TBD

Heather Farm W.C. (20 Jul 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

PLEASE NOTE START TIME OF 9:00 A.M.

Monday rides from Heather Farm are no-drop and between 25 to 40 miles in length, ridden at a leisurely to moderate pace.*

* To determine if this ride is appropriate for you, imagine pedaling a flat 15-mile route and be able to maintain an average rolling speed of 13-15 mph.

There is a coffee stop on all rides.

And when you do ride with us more than three or four times in a year, we ask that you show your appreciation and support by joining the Club as a member! :-). If you would like to lead a Monday ride, please contact David Glazer, 415-847-5046, or dbglazer@comcast.net.

Arrive in time to be ready to ride at 9:00 a.m. Please make note of ride host's phone number, in case you run into difficulty and need to notify him.

Ride Host: Ride Host Needed

Email:

Please download the route here (RWGPS link):

Wednesday Ride (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ride Details

Wednesday rides are drop rides and may separate into two groups* determined by rolling speed. You select where you want to ride based on your comfort zone (see below). If you start out to fast simply wait for the slower group to pick you up. Your level of fitness should allow you to maintain the rolling speed for your group. There are frequent regroups on hilly routes to help everyone stay together.

All groups will ride the published route which will be between 35 and 55 miles in length. Routes by may include moderate grades.

* A Group: To determine if this Group is appropriate for you, imagine pedaling a flat 15-mile route and be able to maintain a rolling speed between 16 to 18 mph.

* B Group: To determine if this Group is appropriate for you, imagine pedaling a flat 15-mile route and be able to maintain a rolling speed between 14 to 16 mph.

Coffee Stop: Starbucks at Vineyard

You must register online on the VSBC website or via the Wild Apricot app in order to participate in the ride. Please bring your own route sheet as I will not have any paper copies. You do not need to be a VSBC member in order to participate in this ride, but we ask that you become a member if you ride with us more than 3 times in a year.

Ride Host: Sue Montero

Text: (925) 984-6075

Email: summ@comcast.net

A turn-by-turn Ride with GPS route will be available at least 48 hours before the ride. Please print your own cue sheet.

RWGPS Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26531622

Mt. Diablo Social Ride (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Hosts: Debbie Wick

If you wish to sign up to bring coffee or pastries:

Coffee and Pastires Sign Up Sheet

Name of Ride: Mt Diablo Challenge Training

Date and time of the ride: Weekly - Wednesdays

Starting location: St Timothy's Church

Estimated Mileage: 24.3 with 3400' climbing

Ride Rating & Elevation: 4-5 M

Short stop at Junction and Summit

Weather forecast for summit: Mt Diablo Summit Forecast

Current weather at summit: Summit Weather

Link to the ride ‘turn by turn’ instructions (Ride with GPS):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52792445

Heather Farm W.C. (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

PLEASE NOTE START TIME OF 9:00 A.M.

Wednesday rides from Heather Farm are no-drop and between 25 to 40 miles in length, ridden at a leisurely to moderate pace.*

* To determine if this ride is appropriate for you, imagine pedaling a flat 15-mile route and be able to maintain an average rolling speed of 13-15 mph.

There is a coffee stop on all rides.

And when you do ride with us more than three or four times in a year, we ask that you show your appreciation and support by joining the Club as a member! :-). If you would like to lead a Wednesday ride, please contact David Glazer, 415-847-5046, or dbglazer@comcast.net.

Arrive in time to be ready to ride at 9:00 a.m. Please make note of ride host's phone number, in case you run into difficulty and need to notify him.

Ride Host: Ride Host Needed

Email:

Please download the route here (RWGPS link):

Bike & Brew Pub Ride (22 Jul 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Name: Bike & Brew Pub Ride -

Start Time/Location: 5:30pm, TBD

After Ride No-Host Social: TBD

Ride Host: Thomas Avellone, Cell: 650-533-7124, avellone@pacbell.net

Ride rating: 2L/M, No-drop; Distance: 18-21 mi, Ascent: TBD

Route: Turn-by-turn route directions using "Ride with GPS" navigation: TBD

Friendly Friday Ride (24 Jul 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Please join us for our weekly Friendly Friday Ride. You don't need to be a member to ride with us, but everyone must register!

And when you do ride with us more than three or four times, we ask that you show your appreciation and support by joining the Club! :-)

Ride Name: Friendly Friday -

Location: TBD

Time: Arrive at 8:45am, Roll at 9:00am

Ride Host: Thomas Avellone

Email: avellone@pacbell.net

Phone: 650-533-7124

Distance/Ascent: 30-40mi

Ride Rating: 3L/M, No Drop. (See Club Ride Ratings for details).

Regroups/Restrooms/Water: TBD

Coffee Stop: TBD

Route: Link to turn-by-turn route instructions (Ride with GPS): TBD

Brisk Bunch: TBD (26 Jul 2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Name of Ride: Brisk Bunch - TBD

Type: Brisk with regroups. No sweep. 4B

When: Rolling at TBD

Starting/ending location: Ernie Rodrigues Softball Field, 1505 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore

Estimated mileage: TBD miles

Elevation gain: TBD ft

Ride Details

E-Bikes are encouraged because they allow riders to participate in rides that otherwise couldn't. E-bikes must be pedal assist only.

Ride Host: Randy Simpson

Cell Phone: ‭925-980-9304

Link to the ride ‘turn by turn’ instructions (RidewithGPS)

Mellow Monday Ride (27 Jul 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Please join us for our weekly Mellow Monday Ride. You don't need to be a member to ride with us, but everyone must register!

And when you do ride with us more than three or four times, we ask that you show your appreciation and support by joining the Club! :-)

Ride Name: Mellow Monday -

Location: Shannon Park, Dublin

Time: Arrive at 8:45am, Roll at 9:00am

Ride Host: Jen Schulze

Email: j1schulze@gmail.com

Phone: 925-690-7610

Distance/Ascent: 30-40mi

Ride Rating: 3L/M, No Drop. (See Club Ride Ratings for details).

Regroups/Restrooms/Water: TBD

Coffee Stop: TBD

Route: Link to turn-by-turn route instructions (Ride with GPS): TBD

Heather Farm W.C. (27 Jul 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

PLEASE NOTE START TIME OF 9:00 A.M.

Monday rides from Heather Farm are no-drop and between 25 to 40 miles in length, ridden at a leisurely to moderate pace.*

* To determine if this ride is appropriate for you, imagine pedaling a flat 15-mile route and be able to maintain an average rolling speed of 13-15 mph.

There is a coffee stop on all rides.

Arrive in time to be ready to ride at 9:00 a.m. Please make note of ride host's phone number, in case you run into difficulty and need to notify him.

Ride Host: Ride Host Needed

Email:

Please download the route here (RWGPS link):

Mt. Diablo Social Ride (29 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Hosts: Debbie Wick

If you wish to sign up to bring coffee or pastries:

Coffee and Pastires Sign Up Sheet

Name of Ride: Mt Diablo Challenge Training

Date and time of the ride: Weekly - Wednesdays

Starting location: St Timothy's Church

Estimated Mileage: 24.3 with 3400' climbing

Ride Rating & Elevation: 4-5 M

Short stop at Junction and Summit

Weather forecast for summit: Mt Diablo Summit Forecast

Current weather at summit: Summit Weather

Link to the ride ‘turn by turn’ instructions (Ride with GPS):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52792445

Heather Farm W.C. (29 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

PLEASE NOTE START TIME OF 9:00 A.M.

Wednesday rides from Heather Farm are no-drop and between 25 to 40 miles in length, ridden at a leisurely to moderate pace.*

* To determine if this ride is appropriate for you, imagine pedaling a flat 15-mile route and be able to maintain an average rolling speed of 13-15 mph.

There is a coffee stop on all rides.

Arrive in time to be ready to ride at 9:00 a.m. Please make note of ride host's phone number, in case you run into difficulty and need to notify him or her.

Ride Host: Ride Host Needed

Please download the route here (RWGPS link):

Bike & Brew Pub Ride (29 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Name: Bike & Brew Pub Ride -

Start Time/Location: 5:00pm, TBD

After Ride No-Host Social: TBD

Ride Host: Kathy Koos, Cell: 925-963-8506, kathleenkoos@yahoo.com

Ride rating: 2L/M, No-drop; Distance: 18-21 mi, Ascent: TBD

Route: Turn-by-turn route directions using "Ride with GPS" navigation: TBD

Friendly Friday Ride (31 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Please join us for our weekly Friendly Friday Ride. You don't need to be a member to ride with us, but everyone must register!

And when you do ride with us more than three or four times, we ask that you show your appreciation and support by joining the Club! :-)

Ride Name: Friendly Friday -

Location: TBD

Time: Arrive at 8:45am, Roll at 9:00am

Ride Host: TBD

Email: TBD

Phone: TBD

Distance/Ascent: 30-40mi

Ride Rating: 3L/M, No Drop. (See Club Ride Ratings for details).

Regroups/Restrooms/Water: TBD

Coffee Stop: TBD

Route: Link to turn-by-turn route instructions (Ride with GPS): TBD

Marin Century (01 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Novato, CA - Hosted by: Marin Cyclists Club

https://marincentury.com/

Voted One of the Top 25 Rides in the World! 37, 64, 100 miles plus 92 & 127 mile Mt. Tam routes. Best weather, best scenery, best food and party.

Civilized Century (02 Aug 2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Redwood Shores, CA - Hosted by: Redwood Shores Cycling Meetup

https://www.civilizedcentury.com/index.html

Fun, flat, scenic Tour of the SF Peninsula and South Bay. Best BBQ meal. New - merchandise store. Routes – 35, 60, 75, 100/Century miles.

Mt. Diablo Social Ride (05 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Hosts: Rick Edmondson

If you wish to sign up to bring coffee or pastries:

Coffee and Pastires Sign Up Sheet

Name of Ride: Mt Diablo Challenge Training

Date and time of the ride: Weekly - Wednesdays

Starting location: St Timothy's Church

Estimated Mileage: 24.3 with 3400' climbing

Ride Rating & Elevation: 4-5 M

Short stop at Junction and Summit

Weather forecast for summit: Mt Diablo Summit Forecast

Current weather at summit: Summit Weather

Link to the ride ‘turn by turn’ instructions (Ride with GPS):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52792445

Bike & Brew Pub Ride (05 Aug 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Name: Bike & Brew Pub Ride -

Start Time/Location: 5:30pm, TBD

After Ride No-Host Social: TBD

Ride Host: Thomas Avellone, Cell: 650-533-7124, avellone@pacbell.net

Ride rating: 2L/M, No-drop; Distance: 18-21 mi, Ascent: TBD

Route: Turn-by-turn route directions using "Ride with GPS" navigation: TBD

VSBC 55th Anniversary Picnic (08 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT

VSBC 55th Anniversary BBQ

Sign up Deadline is August 5th

9:30 a.m. for set-up

11:30 a.m. BBQ

BBQ to include burgers (black bean, hamburger) and hot dogs; condiments.

Salads (macaroni/potato/fruit) and nibbles.

Soft drinks and beer.

Location: Kolb Park,

8020 Bristol Rd, Dublin

There will be a $10 charge (cash at the venue) for non-member guests.

Contact: Bonnie Powers, 925-828-5299 – home; 925-200-5299 – cell

Mt. Diablo Social Ride (12 Aug 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Hosts: Rick Edmondson

If you wish to sign up to bring coffee or pastries:

Coffee and Pastires Sign Up Sheet

Name of Ride: Mt Diablo Challenge Training

Date and time of the ride: Weekly - Wednesdays

Starting location: St Timothy's Church

Estimated Mileage: 24.3 with 3400' climbing

Ride Rating & Elevation: 4-5 M

Short stop at Junction and Summit

Weather forecast for summit: Mt Diablo Summit Forecast

Current weather at summit: Summit Weather

Link to the ride ‘turn by turn’ instructions (Ride with GPS):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52792445

Bike & Brew Pub Ride (12 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Name: Bike & Brew Pub Ride -

Start Time/Location: 5:30pm, TBD

After Ride No-Host Social: TBD

Ride Host: Kathy Koos, Cell: 925-963-8506, kathleenkoos@yahoo.com

Ride rating: 2L/M, No-drop; Distance: 18-21 mi, Ascent: TBD

Route: Turn-by-turn route directions using "Ride with GPS" navigation: TBD

Mt. Diablo Social Ride (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Hosts: Rick Edmondson

If you wish to sign up to bring coffee or pastries:

Coffee and Pastires Sign Up Sheet

Name of Ride: Mt Diablo Challenge Training

Date and time of the ride: Weekly - Wednesdays

Starting location: St Timothy's Church

Estimated Mileage: 24.3 with 3400' climbing

Ride Rating & Elevation: 4-5 M

Short stop at Junction and Summit

Weather forecast for summit: Mt Diablo Summit Forecast

Current weather at summit: Summit Weather

Link to the ride ‘turn by turn’ instructions (Ride with GPS):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52792445

Bike & Brew Pub Ride (19 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Name: Bike & Brew Pub Ride -

Start Time/Location: 5:30pm, TBD

After Ride No-Host Social: TBD

Ride Host: Thomas Avellone, Cell: 650-533-7124, avellone@pacbell.net

Ride rating: 2L/M, No-drop; Distance: 18-21 mi, Ascent: TBD

Route: Turn-by-turn route directions using "Ride with GPS" navigation: TBD

Mt. Diablo Social Ride (26 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Hosts: Rick Edmondson

If you wish to sign up to bring coffee or pastries:

Coffee and Pastires Sign Up Sheet

Name of Ride: Mt Diablo Challenge Training

Date and time of the ride: Weekly - Wednesdays

Starting location: St Timothy's Church

Estimated Mileage: 24.3 with 3400' climbing

Ride Rating & Elevation: 4-5 M

Short stop at Junction and Summit

Weather forecast for summit: Mt Diablo Summit Forecast

Current weather at summit: Summit Weather

Link to the ride ‘turn by turn’ instructions (Ride with GPS):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52792445

Bike & Brew Pub Ride (26 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Name: Bike & Brew Pub Ride -

Start Time/Location: 5:30pm, TBD

After Ride No-Host Social: TBD

Ride Host: Kathy Koos, Cell: 925-963-8506, kathleenkoos@yahoo.com

Ride rating: 2L/M, No-drop; Distance: 18-21 mi, Ascent: TBD

Route: Turn-by-turn route directions using "Ride with GPS" navigation: TBD

The Bay Ride (29 Aug 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

San Francisco Presidio, CA - Hosted by: LiveTheBay.org for Safer Streets

https://www.thebayride.com/the-ride

One-of-a-kind ride celebrating the diverse landscape of the Bay Area. Including a 40-mile SF->Oakland route and a 135-mile route around the Bay that starts and ends in San Francisco.

Save Mt. Diablo Gala Outdoor Dinner & Auction (29 Aug 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Moonlight on the Mountain outdoor Gala Dinner & Auction on the slopes of Mt. Diablo at the China Wall area of Mt. Diablo State Park, CA - Hosted by: Save Mt. Diablo

https://savemountdiablo.org/experience/events-outings/moonlight-on-the-mountain/

Mt. Diablo (02 Sep 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Hosts: Kris Yost

Name of Ride: Mt Diablo Challenge Training

Date and time of the ride: Weekly - Wednesdays

Starting location: St Timothy's Church

Estimated Mileage: 24.3 with 3400' climbing

Ride Rating & Elevation: 4-5 M

Short stop at Junction and Summit

Weather forecast for summit: Mt Diablo Summit Forecast

Current weather at summit: Summit Weather

Link to the ride ‘turn by turn’ instructions (Ride with GPS):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52792445

Ride to Cure ALS (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Napa, CA - Hosted by: The ALS Network

https://secure.alsnetwork.org/site/TR?pg=informational&fr_id=1730&type=fr_informational&sid=1021

VSBC President Satish Sathe will participate in this ride and hopes to organize a team of VS riders who also wish to ride in the event.

VSBC Ride Leader: Satish Sathe
Email: sathe2@gmail.com

Early-bird registration closes by end of February so be sure to register as soon as possible. Note that every registrant is also obligated to donate or fund raise an additional amount ($250):

- Early Bird Jan 1 - Feb 28: $55
- Spring into Action March 1 - May 31: $70
- Summer Heat June 1 - August 15: $85
- Fall Fun August 16 - Sept 24: $100
- Not Too Late! On-Site, Sept 26: $125

Mt. Diablo (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Hosts: Kris Yost

Name of Ride: Mt Diablo Challenge Training

Date and time of the ride: Weekly - Wednesdays

Starting location: St Timothy's Church

Estimated Mileage: 24.3 with 3400' climbing

Ride Rating & Elevation: 4-5 M

Short stop at Junction and Summit

Weather forecast for summit: Mt Diablo Summit Forecast

Current weather at summit: Summit Weather

Link to the ride ‘turn by turn’ instructions (Ride with GPS):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52792445

Women on Wheels 2026 (03 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Sebastopol, CA - Hosted by: The Santa Rosa Cycling Club

https://srcc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=beba2a33ac3490462e42619fa&id=b85c510386&e=7271960ee2

Mount Diablo Challenge 2026 (04 Oct 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Mt. Diablo Challenge 2026

The grand Mount Diablo Challenge is scheduled for October 4, 2026, the first Sunday in October.

The Mount Diablo Challenge is a 11.2 mile timed cycling hill climb to the summit.

Details can be found at MountDiabloChallenge.org.

Mt. Diablo (07 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Hosts: Mark Dedon

Name of Ride: Mt Diablo Challenge Training

Date and time of the ride: Weekly - Wednesdays

Starting location: St Timothy's Church

Estimated Mileage: 24.3 with 3400' climbing

Ride Rating & Elevation: 4-5 M

Short stop at Junction and Summit

Weather forecast for summit: Mt Diablo Summit Forecast

Current weather at summit: Summit Weather

Link to the ride ‘turn by turn’ instructions (Ride with GPS):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52792445

Mt. Diablo (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Hosts: Mark Dedon

Name of Ride: Mt Diablo Challenge Training

Sun, 23 May 2027 07:00:00 GMT