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• Heather Farm Ride - WC

  • Start
    02 Jan 2019
  •  
  • End
    30 Dec 2019
  •  
  • Schedule
    92 sessions
  • Location
    Walnut Creek - Heather Farm (north end)

  9:00 a.m. - MON. & WED. 2 - 2.5L/M 25-50 miles

  Wendy Cosin and friends will lead a group from Heather Farm every Mon. and Wed. morning. Monday rides will be shorter (25-35 miles) and more leisurely paced. Wednesday rides will be about 35-45 miles at a moderate pace. There will be a coffee or lunch stop on all rides. Meet at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek. Take I-680 to Ygnacio exit and go east; turn left at San Carlos Road into Heather Farm; go 1/3 of a mile and park in the lot by the far ball fields on the right.
  

  
  The route will be available at:
  http://ridewithgps.com/users/74695/routes at least 48
  hours before the ride. Be sure to check for the ride listed with the correct date.  Please print your own route sheet.
  
  Ride host: Wendy Cosin, 510-813-7061.
  

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• Conditioning Ride

  • Start
    07 Jan 2019
  •  
  • End
    30 Dec 2019
  •  
  • Schedule
    102 sessions
  • Location
    Livermore Cyclery in Dublin

  2-L 20-25 miles 9:30AM
  

  
  

  Monday and Thursday morning ride starting at Livermore Cyclery in Dublin (in shopping center at the SW corner of San Ramon Rd. and Amador Valley Blvd.).  Route will be determined by the participants. This is a good ride for someone getting back to riding after a lay off for any reason. Be sure to let me know so I can tailor the ride otherwise you should expect a 12-14 mph pace. This is a social ride involving a Peet's Coffee stop.

  Ride Host: Bob Heady, 925-980-7989.

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• VS Exec Board Meeting

  • Start
    09 Oct 2019
  •  
  • End
    09 Dec 2020
  •  
  • Schedule
    15 sessions
  • Location
    Bonnie Power's House

  Executive Board Meeting held on the 2nd Wed. of each month.

  
  

  Executive Board Meeting at the home of Bob
  and Bonnie Powers, 6640 Spruce Lane in Dublin at 7:00 p.m. Take San Ramon Road to Amador Valley Blvd; go east; turn right onto York Drive; turn right onto Spruce Lane
  

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• Canyon-Pinehurst-Grizzly-Wildcat (cancelled due to rain)

  • When
    07 Dec 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • Location
    Alamo Plaza (Livermore Cyclery)
  • Registered
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  3.5/M  44 miles, 2,800 ft. elev. gain

  Today’s ride is to the Grizzly Peak Blvd in the Berkeley hills and returning on Wildcat Canyon and Camino Pablo. Kip will host a group at a Moderate pace. Rebecca will host at a slower pace with a few more regroups  

  The first rest stop is at mile ~11 in Moraga Commons Park on St Marys Rd in Moraga. 

  The second rest stop is at mile ~31.8 in the Orinda Theater Square (where Starbucks is) on Moraga Way in Orinda.

  
  

  Where:  Livermore Cyclery Alamo, 180 Alamo Plaza Suite C, Alamo

  Miles: ~43

  Elevation Gain: ~2,800 Ft

  Ride Hosts- Kip and Rebecca Wood 925-577-3842

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26641601

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• Feather Pedal Friendly ride by Nancy Oh (cancelled due to rain)

  • When
    07 Dec 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Danville Park & Ride
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Join Nancy Oh and enjoy a friendly Country Club Loop through Blackhawk and Alamo.

  Ride will start at 9am from the Danville Park & Ride located and the NE corner of the Sycamore Exit and I680.

  Nancy will host this ride at a Leisurely pace and is making it a No-Drop ride :-) 

  Ride Host- Nancy Oh  925-984-4471

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31505096

  
  

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• VS Racing Team Sunday Training Rides

  • When
    08 Dec 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • Location
    Story Coffee downtown Livermore, CA

  20-25 Miles Rating S Valley Spokesman Racing Team (VSRT) bi-weekly Sunday Training Rides

  This is a race/fast pace training ride with Valley Spokesman Racing Team  (VSRT). Route is usually 20-25 miles and should take at 1.5 hours to complete.

  Starting location of the rides are at Story Coffee (First & Maple) in downtown Livermore at 8:30AM

  
  

  Routes:

  https://www.strava.com/routes/18964066

  https://www.strava.com/routes/18964137

  https://www.strava.com/routes/18964078

  For parking, please park in Downtown Livermore since the parking lot for Story Coffee is small. Contact Nathan Yee - nyee32@gmail.com 

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• New route to Livermore

  • When
    08 Dec 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Sports Basement San Ramon
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Join Larry on a ride to Livermore. The ride will start 9am at the Sports Basement in San Ramon. All riding levels are welcomed to come and do the ride at their own pace. The ride host will be riding at a M (moderate) pace.

  Ride Host - Larry Feigenbaum 415-519-4034

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13110302
  

  
  

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• Friendly Friday Ride from SPORTS BASEMENT

  • When
    13 Dec 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    San Ramon Sports Basement

  2-L/m No Drop 25-35 miles

  
  

  This Friendly Friday series of rides will start at Sports Basement and be geared toward the riders who show. Sports Basement is located at 1041 Market Place, one block south of Central Park and the Valero station. ALL riders are welcomed! We generally do a coffee shop stop near the end of the ride. (Beginner Friendly)

  Today's Coffee Stop will be at 

  Ride Host- Gail Blanco 925-872-1001

  
  

  
  

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• San Ramon to Windemere, Doolan, Pleasanton

  • When
    14 Dec 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    San Ramon Sports Basement
  • Registered
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  Join Gail on a ride that will travel a few less-traveled roads along with the well-traveled ones. Doolan Road is a beautiful Out & Back that is not done often, but definitely worth doing. We'll have a coffee stop at the Vineyard Starbuck at mile 36, or Peets' fans can continue on to the Peet's Coffee at mile 42 (there is not adequate parking/seating for a large group).

  Gail will be riding this route at a Moderately Brisk pace. If someone would like to co-host this ride at a Moderate/Leisure pace, please let Gail know. All members are welcomed to sign-up and do this route at their own speed.

  Ride Host- Gail Blanco 925-872-1001

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31556915

  
  

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• Holiday Lights and Potluck Gathering

  • When
    14 Dec 2019
  •  
    5:15 PM
  • Location
    Orchard Drive, Danville
  • Registered
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  Holiday Lights Ride and Potluck

  Leisurly 10 mile ride

  Start Location- San Ramon Valley Unified School District Office, 699 Old Orchard Drive, Danville

  Leave at 5:15pm sharp

  10ish mile ride through the  neighborhood, stopping at whim to take pics, sing holiday tunes, or generally be silly. Dressing yourself &/or your bike is highly encouraged. Must have front AND back light that flashes (for safety). Warm clothing is also a must. Bells are a nice touch. Good singing voice is not necessary!

  Afterwards, we will have a potluck at Julie & Dick’s house up the street. Please let us know if you are a “yes” for the party before December 12th.

  Hosts: Julie Hampton & Dick Ward
  

  psyclejulz@sbcglobal.net (Julie’s email)
  

  925-389-6738 (Dick’s cell)

  
  

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• Shannon Park to Calaveras

  • When
    15 Dec 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Shannon Park, Dublin
  • Registered
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  Dave Gilbert (our club's VP) will be hosting a ride starting at Shannon Park in Dublin and heading out to the beautiful Calaveras Road which goes by Calaveras Reservoir and continues on to "the Wall" (before the drop to Felter Rd.).

  Riders can easily adjust this route to the length of ride they would like to do. Turn around points can be at the Corner Market in Sunol for a 22 mile loop, or at Geary Rd. for a 32 mile route. Climbing to the false summit at mile 18 would give riders a 38 mile ride. Dave will be riding to "the Wall" and riding at a Moderate pace, for those who would like to ride with the host.

  An optional stop at Peet's at the intersection of Valley and Hopyard is suggested, or the Corner Bakery or Starbucks at the intersection of Valley and Bernal (turn into the shopping center near Mike's Bikes).

  Remember, there are no water/fuel/restrooms on Calaveras, please come prepared.

  Ride Host- Dave Gilbert  650-269-3322

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29898369

  
  

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• Friendly Friday Ride from Sports Basement

  • When
    20 Dec 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Sports Basement San Ramon

  2-L/M 25-35 miles

  This Friendly Friday ride will start at Sports Basement and is geared toward the riders (and the leader) who let me know their preference. This is a “no-drop” ride from Sports Basement which is located at 1041 Market Place, one block south of Central Park and the Valero station. ALL riders are welcome.

  Will stop for coffee at 

  Ride Host: Terry Cunningham, mailto:terrycun@ymail.com  925-389-7529

  
  

  
  

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• Livermore - Corral Hollow/Tracy/Bethany Rsvr.

  • When
    21 Dec 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • Location
    Ernie Rodriguez Park in Livermore
  • Registered
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  3.5-M 60 miles 8:30a.m. (sharp!)  Corral Hollow/Tracy/Bethany Reservoir Loop
  

  Starting at the Ernie Rodriguez Soccer Fields in Livermore (S. Lvmr. & Concannon), ride east to Tracy via Tesla and Corral Hollow, Mountain House, Bethany Resv, and Altamont Pass, before returning to Livermore. The ride will roll out at 8:30am.

  Host: Brahim Satoutah 925-963-7024
  

  Please print your own cue sheet:

  Cue Sheet: LIVNH_Corral_Hollow-Bethany.pdf (note-cue sheet starts from Pacific Ave. Nob Hill, but the route will start from Ernie Rodriguez Park)

  Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13110331
  

  
  

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• Monthly Feather Pedals Ride

  • When
    21 Dec 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Southwest corner of the East Pleasanton BART lot
  • Registered
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  2-L/M 30 miles Monthly Feather Pedals Ride.  Starting from the southwest corner (Pleasanton side) of the East Pleasanton BART station we'll head south on Foothill Blvd through Sunol and on Calaveras before returning to Pleasanton.

  Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for announcements.

  Ride Host:  Karin Ball  408-406-2286

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19586613

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• VS Racing Team Sunday Training Rides

  • When
    22 Dec 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • Location
    Story Coffee downtown Livermore, CA

  20-25 Miles Rating S Valley Spokesman Racing Team (VSRT) bi-weekly Sunday Training Rides

  This is a race/fast pace training ride with Valley Spokesman Racing Team  (VSRT). Route is usually 20-25 miles and should take at 1.5 hours to complete.

  Starting location of the rides are at Story Coffee (First & Maple) in downtown Livermore at 8:30AM

  
  

  Routes:

  https://www.strava.com/routes/18964066

  https://www.strava.com/routes/18964137

  https://www.strava.com/routes/18964078

  For parking, please park in Downtown Livermore since the parking lot for Story Coffee is small. Contact Nathan Yee - nyee32@gmail.com 

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• Shannon Park Valley Loop to Alamo

  • When
    22 Dec 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Shannon Park, Dublin
  • Registered
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  Dave Gilbert is hosting a Valley Loop that will enjoy a Peet's Coffee stop in Alamo.

  The ride will roll from Shannon Park in Dublin at 9am. Dave will be hosting this ride at a Moderate Pace, but all members are welcome to join and ride at their own pace, whether it be faster or slower.

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31533310

  
  

  
  

  Ride Host- Dave Gilbert

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• Friendly Friday Ride from SPORTS BASEMENT

  • When
    27 Dec 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    San Ramon Sports Basement

  2-L/m No Drop 25-35 miles

  This Friendly Friday series of rides will start at Sports Basement and be geared toward the riders who show. Sports Basement is located at 1041 Market Place, one block south of Central Park and the Valero station. ALL riders are welcomed! We generally do a coffee shop stop near the end of the ride. (Beginner Friendly)

  Today's Coffee Stop will be at Peet's & Noah's Bagel in Danville

  Ride Host- Jacqueline Mertz- 510-206-5179

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31483400

  
  

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• Feather Pedals Conditioning Ride Week 1

  • When
    28 Dec 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Danville Park & Ride (Sycamore exit 680)

  
  

  The 13 VSBC Feather Pedals Cinderella Conditioning rides are geared towards conditioning for the Classic route.    Ride 1 will be an easy ~20 mile orientation ride with each following week gradually progressing in miles. Ride 13 is the last ride before Cinderella so it’s our time to celebrate with a social graduation ride that is ~25 miles.  The location and start times are different for rides 1-6, 7-12, and 13 to allow for variety in routes as well as a later start time during the colder weather and earlier times for the longer distances.  Ride details will be announced in each of the pre-ride eMails sent the Wednesday before each ride.

  Ride Host: Julie Hampton  510-685-7103

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26793848

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Alamo, Las Trampas, El Pintado loop

  • When
    29 Dec 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Alamo Plaza Shopping Center
  • Registered
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  Craig will be hosting a ride that start at the Alamo shopping center where Livermore Cycle Alamo is located (180 Alamo Plaza). The route will travel down the Blvd., then go up Bollinger Canyon to the Las Trampas Wilderness Park Staging Area, where bathrooms and water are located. The route will then head out to Tassajara and do an El Pintado loop. If you've not been on El Pintado before, it's a beautiful road that is like a "Little Tuscany" of Danville. Definitely an enjoyable route.

  Craig will be hosting the route at a Moderate pace. All members are welcomed to come and ride at their own pace. This is not a no-drop ride.

  Ride Host- Craig Stowers 925-348-0763

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31501257

  
  

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• Ride Up Diablo New Year's Day 2020

  • When
    01 Jan 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Danville
  • Registered
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  9 am 29 Miles 4M rating
  

  Begin at Caboose parking lot in Danville, 205 Railroad Avenue

  Ride as high as you like, Junction, Juniper or Summit.
  

  Rain cancels

  
  

  GPS Diablo from Caboose

  
  

  
  

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• Friendly Friday Ride from SPORTS BASEMENT

  • When
    03 Jan 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    San Ramon Sports Basement

  2-L/m No Drop 25-35 miles

  
  

  This Friendly Friday series of rides will start at Sports Basement and be geared toward the riders who show. Sports Basement is located at 1041 Market Place, one block south of Central Park and the Valero station. ALL riders are welcomed! We generally do a coffee shop stop near the end of the ride. (Beginner Friendly)

  Today's Coffee Stop will be at the Starbucks on Vineyard

  Ride Host- Tony Flusche 510-828-3051

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22298204

  
  

  
  

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• Feather Pedals Conditioning Ride Week 2

  • When
    04 Jan 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Danville Park & Ride (Sycamore exit 680)

  
  

  The 13 VSBC Feather Pedals Cinderella Conditioning rides are geared towards conditioning for the Classic route.    Ride 1 will be an easy ~20 mile orientation ride with each following week gradually progressing in miles. Ride 13 is the last ride before Cinderella so it’s our time to celebrate with a social graduation ride that is ~25 miles.  The location and start times are different for rides 1-6, 7-12, and 13 to allow for variety in routes as well as a later start time during the colder weather and earlier times for the longer distances.  Ride details will be announced in each of the pre-ride eMails sent the Wednesday before each ride.

  Ride Host: Julie Hampton  510-685-7103

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26794022
  

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• 3 Day Death Valley Ride

  • Start
    08 Jan 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    10 Jan 2020
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Death Valley, CA
  • Registered
    8 registrants

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  Day 1 Bad Water: Lowest point in North America (-280ft.)  Furnace Creek to Bad Water 

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31346996  (44mile, 3450ft gain)

  Day 2  Dante's View Furnace Creek to Dante's view stopping by Zabriskie point 

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10788945  (50mile, 5600ft gain) 

  Day 3  Hell's Gate:  From Furnace Creek via Beatty road to Hell's gate ride on CA190m to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes to Stove Pipe (lunch) and ride back to Furnace Creek. 60 mile, 3200ft climbing.

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31435137    (60mile, 3250ft gain)

  Campsite and RV reservation LINK 

  Each campsite can hold up to 8 persons and 2 vehicles. $22 per site for upto 8 people and 2 vehicle. I've made my reservation here and my camp site is 122.

  There's also group campsite too, but currently have only one available on those dates. Min 9 people max 16 people not sure about number of vehicles.

  Day (24hr) use of pool and shower at The Ranch at Death Valley: $10 per person.

  Average weather in January:

  Temperature high/low: 67º/40º

  Record high/low: 87º/15º

  Precipitation: 0.27inch

  Lodging options in or close by Furnace creek ($160 per night and up)

  The Ranch at Death Valley

  The Inn at Death Valley

  (Mission Gardens)

  
  

  Ride Host- Peter Kyong  mailto:peterkyong@gmail.com  

  Co-Hosts- Rob Delfosse and Izzie McGregor

  Contact Peter with any questions you may have.

  Please contact Peter if you plan to ride, and also Register  yourself for the ride.

  Dante's View

  
  

  

  
  

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• Friendly Friday Ride from Sports Basement

  • When
    10 Jan 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Sports Basement San Ramon

  2-L/M 25-35 miles

  This Friendly Friday ride will start at Sports Basement and is geared toward the riders (and the leader) who let me know their preference. This is a “no-drop” ride from Sports Basement which is located at 1041 Market Place, one block south of Central Park and the Valero station. ALL riders are welcome.

  Will stop for coffee at 

  Ride Host: Terry Cunningham, mailto:terrycun@ymail.com  925-389-7529

  
  

  
  

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• Feather Pedals Conditioning Ride Week 3

  • When
    11 Jan 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Danville Park & Ride (Sycamore exit 680)

  
  

  The 13 VSBC Feather Pedals Cinderella Conditioning rides are geared towards conditioning for the Classic route.    Ride 1 will be an easy ~20 mile orientation ride with each following week gradually progressing in miles. Ride 13 is the last ride before Cinderella so it’s our time to celebrate with a social graduation ride that is ~25 miles.  The location and start times are different for rides 1-6, 7-12, and 13 to allow for variety in routes as well as a later start time during the colder weather and earlier times for the longer distances.  Ride details will be announced in each of the pre-ride eMails sent the Wednesday before each ride.

  Ride Host: Karin Ball  408-406-2286

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26794032

  
  

  
  

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• Feather Pedals Conditioning Ride Week 4

  • When
    18 Jan 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Danville Park & Ride (Sycamore exit 680)

  
  

  The 13 VSBC Feather Pedals Cinderella Conditioning rides are geared towards conditioning for the Classic route.    Ride 1 will be an easy ~20 mile orientation ride with each following week gradually progressing in miles. Ride 13 is the last ride before Cinderella so it’s our time to celebrate with a social graduation ride that is ~25 miles.  The location and start times are different for rides 1-6, 7-12, and 13 to allow for variety in routes as well as a later start time during the colder weather and earlier times for the longer distances.  Ride details will be announced in each of the pre-ride eMails sent the Wednesday before each ride.

  Ride Host: Bonnie Leys  408-656-4269

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26794064

  
  

  
  

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• Feather Pedals Conditioning Ride Week 5

  • When
    25 Jan 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Danville Park & Ride (Sycamore exit 680)

  
  

  The 13 VSBC Feather Pedals Cinderella Conditioning rides are geared towards conditioning for the Classic route.    Ride 1 will be an easy ~20 mile orientation ride with each following week gradually progressing in miles. Ride 13 is the last ride before Cinderella so it’s our time to celebrate with a social graduation ride that is ~25 miles.  The location and start times are different for rides 1-6, 7-12, and 13 to allow for variety in routes as well as a later start time during the colder weather and earlier times for the longer distances.  Ride details will be announced in each of the pre-ride eMails sent the Wednesday before each ride.

  Ride Host: Nicole Howell  925-980-4621

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26794079

  
  

  
  

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• Save the date. VS annual party 🎉 dancing 💃 🕺

  • When
    01 Feb 2020
  •  
    5:00 AM
  • Location
    Rossmoor Fireside event room

  
  

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• VS Mid-Winter Holiday Soiree!

  • When
    01 Feb 2020
  •  
    5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Walnut Creek Rossmor
  • Spaces left
    51

  Valley Spokesmen Mid-Winter Soiree!

  Come Party With Us!

  February 1st, 2020

   
  

  • WHERE: Rossmor, Walnut Creek, CA
  • 
    
  • WHAT: A catered buffet dinner, soft drink beverages, VS hosted bar with limited beer and wine, an entertaining program, dancing and limited awards.
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  • TIME: 5:00 p.m. social hour. 
  •   6:00 p.m. catered buffet dinner.
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  • WHOM: The party is open to all 2020 VS members and their spouse, partner or guest.
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  • COST: $35.00 per person includes a catered buffet dinner, soft beverages, VS hosted bar with limited beer and wine, an entertaining program, dancing and limited awards.

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• TUSCON AZ Fixed Base Bike & Hike

  • Start
    24 Feb 2020
  • End
    04 Mar 2020
  • Location
    Tuscon, AZ
  • Registered
    12 registrants

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  BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!   Join us on a trip to Tucson, Arizona in late February. Wendy Cosin and Karen Kaiser will be there from February 24 to March 4 for a fixed based riding adventure.  We plan to drive with our bikes (approximately 13 hours), but you could fly and rent a bike and a car.   If you are interested, book your room (see below) and let us know that you will be joining us and we will put you on a group e-mail list to keep everyone update.
  

  Here are the specifics of our trip:

  DATES:  Arriving Tucson on February 24.  Checking out of hotel and heading home on March 4.  To reserve a room for 9 nights, or a shorter period if you desire, see below.

  HOTEL:  We will stay at La Quinta Inn by Wyndham East, 6404 East Broadway in Tucson.  The average cost of a room is approximately $112.33 a night (plus tax of $17.54 a night). This makes the total cost for 9 nights about $1,168.83 (or $584.42 each if you share).  Amenities includes refrigerator, microwave, WIFI, TV, breakfast, outdoor pool and a large hot tub. This hotel is not fancy but has a central location close to main bike trails and there are many restaurant choices within walking distance.  There are other hotel choices if you want to look around the area but most rides will start from the La Quinta.  TO BOOK  A ROOM AT THE LA QUINTA INN EAST CALL 1-520-747-1414. MAKE SURE YOU ASK FOR THE WEEKLY RATE.
  

  NOTE: Last year people who procrastinated had to pay more or stay elsewhere because the hotel was booked up. You can book a room and cancel it later if you change your mind.
  
  

  RIDING OPTIONS:  There are a lot of good rides in Tucson.  You can see some of them from the links below. There are flat rides as well as climbs. We will choose rides between 35 and 60 miles. Many rides are out and back, so they can be shortened. There is a loop trail around Tucson, so we will start most of the rides from the hotel, but a car will be necessary for rides up Mt. Lemmon and Kitt Peak. The group will choose rides from the list of Ride with GPS routes below.  There is a variety of things to do around Tucson including hiking, bird watching, the desert museum, art and Bioshere 2 to name a few.
  

  (1) - Upper Tucson (by trail) Loop
  

  (2) - Glenn's Upper Tucson Loop
  

  (3) - Loop from hotel (easy detour to) Agua Caliente Park
  

  (4) - Short Route - Agua Caliente Park

  (5) Saguaro East Loop from hotel

  (6) - Green Belt Trails return Julian Wash
  

  (7) - Inner City Trail Loop from hotel

  (7a) The Loop (56 miles)
  

  (8) - Inner city Loop (Return thru town) from Hotel

  (9) - Pistol Hill loop

  (10) - San Xavier Mission

  (11) - Mt. Lemmon from Le Buzz

  12) - Mt. Lemmon - Park on Catalina Hwy

  (13) - Kitt Peak (Climb only)

  (14) - Saguaro West - (Not recommended heavy traffic)) - from hotel
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  

  http://www.tucsonhomesandlots.com/top-5-road-bike-rides-in-tucson-arizona/

  http://www.arizonabikerides.com/rides/?dosrch=1&q=&wpbdp_view=search&listingfields%5B11%5D=&listingfields%5B12%5D=&listingfields%5B14%5D=&listingfields%5B15%5D=Road&listingfields%5B2%5D=

  Hope you can join us!  Feel free to call to discuss. Looking forward to sun and dry riding!

  Wendy - 510-813-7061

  wendycosin@gmail.com
  

  Karen - 925-348-0783

  karrob2@gmail.com
  

  
  

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• Quarterly Meeting (Mountain Mike's Location)

  • When
    04 Mar 2020
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Mountain Mike's Pizza, 2205 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon

  Join us at our Quarterly Meeting at-

  Mountain Mike's Pizza, 2205 San Ramon Valley Blvd., just north of Fostoria

  6:30 Free Pizza, Salad and Soft Drink. A great selection of Beer and Wine are available for individual sale.

  7:00 General Meeting.  

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• Quarterly Meeting (Mountain Mike's Location)

  • When
    04 Mar 2020
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Mountain Mike's Pizza, 2205 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon

  Join us at our Quarterly Meeting at-

  Mountain Mike's Pizza, 2205 San Ramon Valley Blvd., just north of Fostoria

  Club Officer Election during this meeting.

  6:30 Free Pizza, Salad and Soft Drink. A great selection of Beer and Wine are available for individual sale.

  7:00 General Meeting.  We'll have a presentation from ??? TBA

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• The 44th Cinderella Classic/Challenge/Short

  • When
    28 Mar 2020
  •  
    7:00 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Las Positas College - Livermore, CA
  • Spaces left
    1100

  The 44th Cinderella Classic/Challenge/Short
  

  Saturday, March 28, 2020

  
  

  EXCLUSIVELY for Women and Girls!
  

  
  

  
  

  When: Saturday, March 28, 2020

  Rain or shine, no make-up day, no refunds!

  
  

  Where: Las Positas College, Livermore, CA

  
  

  Cinderella Classic and Challenge

  Cost:  $65.00 - Registration, general

            $55.00 - Registration, 2020 Valley Spokesmen Member

  
  

    $75.00 - Day of registration

  Classic Route GPS

  Challenge Route GPS
  

  
  

  Cinderella Short

  
  

  Cost: $40.00 - Registration, general

           $35.00 - Registration, 2020 Valley Spokesmen Member
  

   $45.00 - Day of Registration

  Short Route GPS
  

  
  

  LIMITED TO 800 RIDERS!!!

  
  

  Advanced registration closes March 20th 
  

  or when the rider limit is reached.

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• 2020 Cinderella Classic Vendor Expo

  • When
    28 Mar 2020
  •  
    10:30 AM - 5:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Las Positas College, 3033 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore, CA

  
  

  The 44th Cinderella Classic/Challenge

  Vendor Expo

  Saturday, March 28, 2020

  
  

  The Cinderella Classic/Challenge is the original 

  women/girls only recreational bicycle ride.

  
  

  www.valleyspokesmen.org/cinderellaclassic

  
  

  The Cinderella Classic/Challenge Expo is a unique opportunity to market your product to female bicyclists, their riding spouses, partners, family and friends.  Demonstrate and sell your products to an enthusiastic buying group. 

  
  

  Where: Las Positas College

               3033 Campus Hill Drive

               Livermore, CA 94551

  
  

  Las Positas College is located in Livermore  
  North of I-580 at Isabel / Highway 84.

  
  

  Directions from Pleasanton/Dublin/Oakland

  Take I-580 EAST toward Stockton

  Take EXIT 51 (ISABEL AVE. (Hwy. 84)/Portola Ave.)

  Turn LEFT on ISABEL AVE.

  Cross Portola Ave. (N. Canyons Parkway)

  Continue to the 'T' and turn left

  Pass the bus circle and turn right into parking lot 'C' and follow the signs to the yellow taped area

  You are at building 1600 (red front), the Expo location.

  Directions from Livermore/Tracy/I-5

  Take I-580 WEST toward Oakland

  Take EXIT 51 (ISABEL AVE. (Hwy. 84)/Portola Ave.)

  Turn RIGHT on ISABEL AVE.

  Cross Portola Ave. (N. Canyons Parkway)

  Continue to the 'T' and turn left

  Pass the bus circle and turn right into parking lot 'C'and follow the signs to the yellow taped area

  You are at building 1600 (red front), the Expo location.

  
  

  When: Saturday, March 28, 2020

  
  

  Hours of Operation:
  Set up between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
  Expo is open between 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
  

  
  

  Space:
  

  The Expo is on the large U-shaped concrete patio area located at building 1600 where all riders will return for food & refreshment.
  All spaces are outdoors, no inside space. Spaces are 12' x 12'. Some 12' x 24' spaces are available. There are a few electrical connections. WiFi connection is available in the area. 

  There is no vehicle access to the patio area.

  Vendor parking will be in lot 'C', approximately 100 yards from the Expo patio.

  Vendor Expo Location Map - LPCMap.pdf

  
  

  
  Provisions:
  

  Pop-up canopies, tables and chairs are provided by exhibitor.

  The Cinderella Classic offers space only.

  WiFi connection is available in the area.

  Space is limited.
  

  
  

  Thank you for your support of the Cinderella Classic/Challenge.
  

  
  

  For Additional Information Contact Jim Duncan at: cinderellaclassic@valleyspokesmen.org or 925-209-1369
  

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• Quarterly Meeting (Mountain Mike's Location)

  • When
    03 Jun 2020
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Mountain Mike's Pizza, 2205 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon

  Join us at our Quarterly Meeting at-

  Mountain Mike's Pizza, 2205 San Ramon Valley Blvd., just north of Fostoria

  Club Officer Election during this meeting.

  6:30 Free Pizza, Salad and Soft Drink. A great selection of Beer and Wine are available for individual sale.

  7:00 General Meeting.  We'll have a presentation from ??? TBA

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• Quarterly Meeting (Mountain Mike's Location)

  • When
    02 Sep 2020
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Mountain Mike's Pizza, 2205 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon

  Join us at our Quarterly Meeting at-

  Mountain Mike's Pizza, 2205 San Ramon Valley Blvd., just north of Fostoria

  Club Officer Election during this meeting.

  6:30 Free Pizza, Salad and Soft Drink. A great selection of Beer and Wine are available for individual sale.

  7:00 General Meeting.  We'll have a presentation from ??? TBA

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• Mt. Diablo Challenge

  • When
    04 Oct 2020
  •  
    6:30 AM
  • Location
    Monte Vista HS

  Click on the link below to Register for the Challenge

  http://www.mountdiablochallenge.org
  

  
  

  The Valley Spokesmen are taking over the helm of the Mt. Diablo Challenge this year. We hope to maintain its competitive, challenging spirit, while making it welcoming to riders of all ages, families, and first-timers. CA Technoloies remains a major sponsor, underwriting costs and allowing Save Mount Diablo to be a beneficiary. Riders of all levels are welcomed to register and participate in this event. 
  

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• The 37th Tour Of the Sacramento River Delta (TOSRD)

  • Start
    17 Oct 2020
  • End
    18 Oct 2020
  • Location
    Brennan Island, CA

  The 37th Tour Of the Sacramento River Delta (TOSRD)

  An overnight bicycle tour from Brannan Island State Park to the state capital and back. All you have to do is check-in a small bag at the starting point, ride, and enjoy the day. Refreshments and your bag will be waiting for you in Sacramento when you arrive at the motel.

  TOSRD is proud to provide our riders with a scenic backroad trip through the Sacramento River Delta. Starting at 9:00 am, you meander on levee roads from Brannan Island through Isleton; then, farther down the road encounter the Howard Landing cable ferry for a short river crossing. Continue at tree top level along Steamboat Slough, and on to Delta High School in Clarksburg for lunch.
  

  
  

  Old Town Sacramento - Traveling north, your path takes you along the picturesque Sacramento River and into the Old Sacramento Historical District near the state capitol and on to the motel. After you’re settled into your room, you can return to wander through the many shops, enjoying the "old town" atmosphere. The motel provides a shuttle or it's a short walk, bring your flashlight. Remember to visit the renowned California Railroad Museum and play at the water district fountain.

  
  

  Rooms, Dinner, and a Dip - At the motel you can stretch those tired muscles in the hot tub or swimming pool. Dinner can be purchased at local restaurants.

  
  

  Sunday’s Return via Locke/ Walnut Grove - The next day the sun rises early on riders eager for the return trip. After a breakfast provided by the motel, you head out of town to tour the river bike path and go through pleasant neighborhoods. Bicycling along the levee route, you go through historic Courtland, the Chinese community of Locke, on to Walnut Grove and Isleton, and finally to Brannan Island for a barbecue feast. At Brannan Island, you will find your bag awaiting you.

  
  

  The Route - The route is flat both days with probable headwinds Sunday. There will be ample hours of daylight. All stragglers will be picked up by 4:30 p.m. each day. Each day is approximately 60 miles. What do I bring? Riders bring themselves, a bicycle (please have it checked to be in good working order), a helmet, tubes, tire pump and water bottles. Bring after-ride clothing, swimsuit, and personal toiletries in one small duffel bag.

  
  

  Note: At Brannan Island, there will be a two-day fee for entering the park and leaving your car overnight. When last checked the fee was $10.00 per vehicle.

  
  

  FOOD - Saturday we will provide snacks during check-in and bag drop-off. Lunch will be provided in Clarksburg and snacks available at the motel. Saturday evening dinner will be on your own in "Old Town" or local restaurants within walking distance of the motel. Sunday breakfast will be provided at the motel and snacks on the route in Walnut Grove. Enjoy a barbecue lunch at the finish on Sunday.
  

  
  

  MOTEL - Your entry fee also includes your overnight Saturday stay at one of Sacramento’s cozy motels where you can kick back by the swimming pool Saturday afternoon or evening. We will make your motel reservations.

  
  

  FULL SUPPORT - Sag support is provided. Frequent sweeps of the course will be made throughout the day.

  
  

  GEAR TRANSPORTED - All gear will be transported from the starting point, to the motel in "Old Town" Sacramento, and back. Bags will be available on Sunday at the barbecue lunch.

  
  

  All riders receive a commemorative TOSRD 2020 surprise gift.

  
  

  HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!

  No i-pods, ear buds or headphones of any type permitted

  
  

  REGISTRATION IS LIMITED SO REGISTER AT ONCE

  
  

  Because of the arrangements that have to be made for food and overnight accommodations, all riders must be pre-registered.  Entries must be received by September 6, 2020, no exceptions.  For reservation information call Bonnie at 925-828-5299.  On-line registration available June 1, 2020.

  A TOSRD confirmation will be emailed after October 1st with directions to Brannan Island State Park and other details.

  
  Registration is limited and we sell out quickly each year, so download your registration form and please register early!
  

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• Quarterly Meeting (Mountain Mike's Location)

  • When
    02 Dec 2020
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Mountain Mike's Pizza, 2205 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon

  Join us at our Quarterly Meeting at-

  Mountain Mike's Pizza, 2205 San Ramon Valley Blvd., just north of Fostoria

  Club Officer Election during this meeting.

  6:30 Free Pizza, Salad and Soft Drink. A great selection of Beer and Wine are available for individual sale.

  7:00 General Meeting.  We'll have a presentation from ??? TBA

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• 3 Bears ride

  • When
    09 Dec 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Diablo Vista Park
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

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  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31540865

  
  

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