Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club upcoming events

Monday Fun Day Ride (22 Jun 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

This ride is a 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 too 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.

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.

Arrive in time to be ready to ride at 8:30 a.m.

Ride Host: Larry Feigenbaum

Text: 415-519-4034

Email: runinmn@gmail.com

Coffee stop: Lakeside

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/52156786

Mellow Monday Ride (22 Jun 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 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. (22 Jun 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 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.

If you would like to lead a Monday ride, please contact David Glazer at (415) 847-5046, or dbglazer@comcast.net.

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)

Please download the route here (RWGPS link):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41308024

Mt. Diablo Social Ride (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Host: Rodney Lum/Kim Chan

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

Coffee or Pastries Sign Up Sheet

Name of Ride: Mt Diablo

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. (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 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 35 to 50 miles in length. We will ride at a leisurely to moderate pace, but please consider whether you will be able to keep up with the group.

* 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.

If you would like to lead a Wednesday ride, please contact David Glazer at (415) 847-5046, or dbglazer@comcast.net.

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! :-)

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)

Please download the route here (RWGPS link):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55766053

Wandering Wednesday (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Wandering 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 too 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.

There is a coffee stop on all rides.

Arrive in time to be ready to ride at 8:00 am.

Ride Host: Lauren Thor

Text: 510-409-8787

Email: laurenthor@att.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/51396580

Bike & Brew Pub Ride (24 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:30:00 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 - Hop Yard Ale House: Pleasanton Loop.

Start Time/Location: 5:30pm, The Hop Yard American Alehouse & Grill, 3015 Hopyard Rd Ste. H, Pleasanton, 94588

After Ride No-Host Social: https://www.hopyard.com/

Ride Host: Giancarlo Penninella, Cell: 925-963-8396, giancarlop@sbcglobal.net

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: 19 mi, Ascent: ~500 ft

Route: Turn-by-turn route directions using "Ride with GPS" navigation: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55253474

Mt. Diablo - After Work (24 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Mt Diablo Challenge Training - AFTER WORK

RIDE DETAILS

Moving up the start time to 5:30 p.m. since we are going further up the mountain. I may shift the start time depending on the weather forecast so please check your email for any changes.

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.

There are hardly any cars on Mount Diablo on weekday evenings - you are likely to see more cyclists than cars. I recommend you have the following to make your ride safe and comfortable:

Equipment:

Front and rear light
Water
Food

Clothing:

Visor or cap with a visor as the evening sun can be low on the horizon
Wind jacket as the temperature on the mountain can be significantly cooler. Plus you will need it on the descent.
Gloves. You will be applying brakes for most of the ride back down.

Ride Hosts: 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/52792445

Therapeutic Thursday #4 (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ride Details

A FORECAST OF 50% CHANCE OF RAIN CANCELS THE RIDE

Name of Ride: Therapeutic Thursday

Estimated mileage: 45

Elevation gain: 1949 ft

Ride rating: 2M – Moderate with the expectation of maintaining an average pace of 15 to 16 mph. Drop ride with a regroup at coffee.

Ride Host: Peter Morrissey

Text: 510-703-0221

Email: 1onyourleft@att,net

Coffee and Regroup at mile 29 at Starbucks at North Vasco Rd. and Scenic Ave.

All participants must register online on the VSBC website or via the Wild Apricot app before the ride. If you are 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”.

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

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45247532

Easy Riders - CANCELED (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Please join us for this weekly or bi-weekly ride. You don't need to be a member to ride with us, but everyone must register for the ride on the VSBC website or the Wild Apricot app! If your plans change, you can always cancel online.

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

Name of Ride: EASY RIDERS -

This ride is perfect for new, returning, or casual riders who prefer a more relaxed 12mph pace and regular regroups.

Ride Host: Susan Roberts

Cell/Email: 925-997-3819 / msfaux@gmail .com

Route: To be determined by ride host at start of ride.

Distance/Ascent: ~20 mi / flat to gentle grades or a few rolling hills.

Ride Rating: L / 1-2, See Club Ride Ratings

Friendly Friday Ride (26 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 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

Giro Bello (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Sebastopol/Santa Rosa, CA - Hosted by: Rotary Club of Santa Rosa

https://girobello.com/

Ride one of three (31, 65, 101 miles) beautiful routes through Sonoma County’s Wine Country at one of the most scenic times of the year.

Saturday Social - Marin Golden Gate Bridge Ride (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Ride Host: Satish Sathe

Cell Phone: 408-568-6237

Name of Ride: Saturday Social - Marin - Golden Gate Bridge Ride

Ride Rating: Moderate to Leisurely pace, moderate hills (3L/M) (12-16 mph). See ride ratings for details.

When: 9:30AM

Starting/ending location: Larkspur Ferry Parking Lot

Estimated mileage: 37 miles

Elevation gain: 1600 ft

Ride Details

Join us on Saturday, June 27th starting at 9:30am as we ride through Marin County. We will start from the Larkspur Ferry Parking Lot. Parking is free on the weekends.

The route will hug the coast from Larkspur to Sausalito, to the Golden Gate Bridge, then return via Sausalito, Tiburon and back to Larkspur. There will be several short re-groups along the way, a coffee break in Sausalito and a well-earned lunch in Tiburon before completing our ride for the day.

This is a no-drop ride with regroups and plenty of commercial facilities along the way.

Start Time: 9:30am Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. Please note that the starting point is approximately 43 miles from San Ramon, so give yourself plenty of time to get there and prepare to ride. Restrooms are available across the street at the Marin Country Mall but it may take you an additional 10 minutes to ride there and back. Restrooms are also available about 9 miles into the route. I recommend you use these rather than the one across the street from the Sausalito Bakery and Cafe.

You do not need to be a member to ride with us. However, if you ride with us more than 3 times in a calendar year we ask that you to become a member. You must register for the ride regardless of membership status.

Re-groups:

Coffee: Sausalito Bakery and Cafe on 571 Bridgeway (approx. 9.2 miles from start). Let's limit this to a 15 minute maximum stop as there is plenty of riding and sightseeing yet to be done!

Lunch: Caffe Acri at 1 Main Street in Tiburon (approx. 26.4 miles from start)

Cancellation: In case of cancellation due to rain or any other reason, an email will be sent the night before by 8pm

Link to the ride ‘turn by turn’ instructions (RidewithGPS): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55660105

Brisk Bunch: TBD (28 Jun 2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 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

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)

Heather Farm W.C. (29 Jun 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 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.

If you would like to lead a Monday ride, please contact David Glazer at (415) 847-5046, or dbglazer@comcast.net.

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! :-)

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)

Please download the route here (RWGPS link):

Mt. Diablo (01 Jul 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Hosts: Debbie Wick

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 (01 Jul 2026)

Thu, 02 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: 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 (03 Jul 2026)

Fri, 03 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 - Alamo, Las Trampas, El Pintado Loop

Location: Sports Basement, San Ramon

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

Ride Host: Debbie Wick

Email: d_wick@comcast.net

Phone: 602-418-9401

Distance/Ascent: 30-40 mi

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):

Brisk Bunch: TBD (05 Jul 2026)

Sun, 05 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)

Truly Mellow Monday Ride (06 Jul 2026)

Mon, 06 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 8:45 am, Roll at 9:00am

Ride Host: Kathy Koos

Email: 925-963-8506

Phone: kathleenkoos@yahoo.com

Distance/Ascent: TBD

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

Regroups/Restrooms/Water: TBD

Coffee Stop: TBD

Route: TBD

Mt. Diablo (08 Jul 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Hosts: Debbie Wick

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 (08 Jul 2026)

Thu, 09 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 (10 Jul 2026)

Fri, 10 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 -

50% chance of rain and extreme heat cancels ride.
This is not a no-drop ride; riders should be able to average at least 14 mph on flats.
Faster riders will self lead
Obey all road Rules including using hand signals, no passing on right, moving over to side (and riding single file as needed) when cars are back, calling out obstacles in the road, etc.
All riders should download map of route (or bring printed copy) prior to ride

Location: TBD

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

Ride Host: Jennifer Schulze

Email: j1schulze@gmail.com

Phone: 925-690-7610

Distance/Ascent: 30-40mi

Ride Rating: 2L/M (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 (12 Jul 2026)

Sun, 12 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 (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: Shannon Park, Dublin

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

Mt. Diablo (15 Jul 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Hosts: Debbie Wick

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 (15 Jul 2026)

Thu, 16 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 (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: Sue Montero

Email: summ@comcast.net

Phone: (925) 984-6075

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

Mt. Diablo (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Hosts: Debbie Wick

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 (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

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

Mt. Diablo (29 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Hosts: Debbie Wick

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 (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.

VSBC 55th Anniversary Picnic (01 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT

VSBC 55th Anniversary BBQ

Sign up Deadline is July 29th

9:30 a.m. for set-up

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 (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Hosts: Rick Edmondson

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 (26 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT

RIDE DETAILS

Ride Hosts: Rick Edmondson

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

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