Past Saturday Rides

Saturday, May 17, 2008
Rides and Tides
Meet at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 8:00 a.m. to carpool.
Start from Park & Ride in Palo Alto on Page Mill/I-280 at 9:00 a.m.
Riders will climb Old La Honda to Skyline Blvd.
Lunch at Alice's Restaurant with a return down Kings Mountain.
Grace Voss ......................................... 462-4884

Saturday, May 10, 2008
A Ride in the Park
Meet at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 8:00 a.m. to carpool.
C riders start at Kirby Park on Elkhorn Rd. at 9:00 a.m.
Directions to Kirby Park
Take Highway 1
Exit at Salinas Rd.
East on Salinas Rd
Right on Werner Rd
Right on Elkhorn Rd
Right on Kirby Rd
A/B riders start at Pezzini's Produce on Nashua Rd. at 9:30 a.m.
Head for the Monterey Coast with lunch stops in Pebble Beach.
A = 40 mi., B = 60 mi., C = 80 mi.
Ed Kilduff ......................................... 724-2501

Saturday, May 3, 2008
Have Mercey
Meet at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 7:30 a.m to carpool.
Start in Paicines on Hwy 25 south of Hollister at 9 a.m.
Ride out to Panoche Bar for lunch.
A riders will get lunch in Paicines at end of ride.
C riders will travel to Mercey Hot Springs.
A = 27 mi., B = 55 mi., C = 71 mi.
Scott Campbell ......................................... 426-0989

Saturday, April 26, 2008
Motor Me Over
Meet at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 7:30 a.m to carpool.
Start in San Francisco at the toll plaza near Golden Gate Bridge at 9:30 a.m.
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and meander along the bay.
Climb up Mt. Tamalpais for the best views of the bay.
A = 42 mi., B = 50 mi., C = 70 mi.
Bart Coddington ......................................... 475-5234

Saturday, April 19, 2008
Serenity in the Hills
Meet at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 7:30 a.m. to carpool.
Start in Pescadero from church at north end of town at 9 a.m.
Please park outside church property.
A riders will eat lunch after the ride in Pescadero.
B&C riders will lunch in Sky Londa.
A = 29 mi., B = 39 mi., C = 54 mi.
Mike Andalora ......................................... 247-9722

Saturday, April 12, 2008
Devil's Playground
Meet at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 7:15a.m. to carpool.
Start in Danville at San Ramon Valley Library at 9 a.m.
From Hwy 680-take Diablo Rd. exit; go under freeway;
go left on Front St. (library on left).
Ride begins on Iron Horse Trail and winds up on Mt. Diablo.
A = 30 mi., B = 40 mi., C = 71 mi.
Herb Greenfield ......................................... 685-8914

Saturday, April 5, 2008
March to a Different Drummer
Meet at CCC at 8 a.m. to carpool.
Start in Marina from Wal-Mart at 9 a.m.
Take Reservation Rd exit from Hwy 1.
Our destination is the old Ft. Ord Reservation with its magnificent climbs and breathtaking views.
A = 34 mi., B = 45 mi., C = 56 mi.
Chris Boman ......................................... 426-3077

Saturday, March 29, 2008
Call of the Wild
Meet at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 8 a.m. to carpool.
Start in Pacific Grove from Pt. Pinos Lighthouse at 9 a.m. (located on Asilomar Ave.)
On the way to Pt. Lobos we will pick up lunch for a picnic in Whalers Cove.
A = 40 mi., B = 54 mi., C = 74 mi.
Tony Rall ......................................... 335-4739

Saturday, March 22, 2008
Cowboy's Preserve
B/C riders meet at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 9 a.m.
A riders meet at 5-Mile House (Corralitos Rd and Freedom Blvd) at 10 a.m.
Ride through Corralitos and beyond for lunch at our favorite ranch deli.
A = 32 mi., B = 43 mi., C = 60 mi.
Charley Fisher ......................................... 425-3559

Saturday, March 15, 2008, 2008
Bobcats Around
Meet at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 7:30 a.m to carpool.
Start in Sunol near Elementary School on Main St. at 9 a.m.
Ride through the valley and into the hills near Calaveras Reservoir.
A = 30 mi., B = 48 mi., C = 58 mi.
Bring lunch and water as there are few places to stop.
Jeff Totten ......................................... 465-9223

Saturday, March 8, 2008
Bolder Over
Meet at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 8:30 a.m. to carpool.
Start in Boulder Creek on Lorenzo St. in front of Post Office (behind Johnnie's Market) at 9 a.m.
This ride goes through the redwoods to Big Basin Park for lunch.
A = 28 mi., B = 45 mi., C = 61 mi.
Ed Kilduff ......................................... 724-2501

Saturday, March 1, 2008
Pasta Roll Over
Start at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 9:00am.
Route will take us to Scotts Valley for lunch with more twists than a Rotello pasta.
First time ride leader; so try to be kind we want him back.
A = 27 mi., B = 32 mi., C = 46 mi.
Don Conant ......................................... 408-391-7747

Saturday, February 23
Roads of a Different Name
Meet at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 8:00am to carpool to start location.
Start from Gazos Creek Park north of Davenport (Hwy1) at 9:00am.
The route is through the backcountry of San Mateo County to San Gregorio for lunch, such are the rewards of a long ride.
First time ride leaders; so try to be kind we want them back
A = 18 mi., B = 30 mi., C = 48 mi.
David Lawrence and Marianne Benforado ......................................... 600-7588

Monday, February 18 President's Day
President's Day Ride
If you'd like to get into the President's Day spirit, come dressed as either your favorite or least favorite president.
Ride will meet at the Cost Plus/Ross parking lot on River St., Santa Cruz
Ride will leave promptly at 9:00am.
We will take the inland route to Corralitos. After a short rest stop in Corralitos, we will climb Eureka Canyon.
Lunch/rest stop at La Tienda Market on Summit Rd. Descend Soquel-San Jose and then follow Soquel/Water to start.
Roughly 50 miles round trip, with a one good climb.
Sky Greenawalt ......................................... 408-482-5385

Saturday, February 16
Not Lost Yet
Meet at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 8:30am to carpool to start location.
Start from Crazy Horse Rd near Salinas at 9:00am.
This ride will go through a very rural section of Monterey County into San Juan Bautista for lunch.
C riders will get an opportunity to see Monterey from the top of Fremont Peak.
A = 30 mi., B = 44 mi., C = 50 mi.
Charley Fisher ......................................... 425-3559

Saturday and Sunday, February 16/17
President's Weekend Overnight Tour to Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Meet at Natural Bridges east entrance off Delaware at 9:00am.
Ride up Hwy 1, 27 miles to the light house where we will spend the night.
Return Sunday morning check out is 11:00am. This is an introductory ride into touring for those who wish to learn and a winter getaway for those of us with itchy feet.
Hostel rates are $20-24 for a shared room or up to $100 for a Family of four in a private room.
Reservations @ 650-879-0633 or online www.norcalhostels.org/pigeon.
For what to bring and more info contact via email poppageno@aol.com
Gene Lytle ......................................... 338-4758

Saturday, February 9
Not the Way the Missionaries Went
Meet at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 8:30am to carpool to start location.
Start locations vary. "A" riders start from Wal-Mart in Marina at 9:30am.
"B" riders start from Moss Landing Park 'n' Ride at 9:00am.
"C" riders start from Kirby Park on Elkhorn Rd at 9:00am.
All riders will head out the Monterey Bay Bike Path to lunch in Pacific Grove and return via the bike path to their respective start locations.
A = 28 mi., B = 38 mi., C = 55 mi.
Janie Tibbals ......................................... 336-1040

Saturday, February 2
All Saints Ride
Start across from Oakwood Memorial Park on Paul Sweet Rd (near Dominican Hospital) at 10:00am.
After filling our bellies with fine food from Chaminade we will ride to burn off those calories.
We'll travel through the hills to Bean Creek and back again.
A = 25 mi., B = 30 mi., C = 40 mi.
Mike Andalora ......................................... 247-9722

Saturday, January 26
Pie in the Sky not Your Eye Ride
B/C riders start at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 9:00am.
A riders start at 5 Mile House on Freedom Blvd at Corralitos Rd.
This ride is mostly in the countryside and has some hills for the B/C riders.
Lunch will be at Gizdich Ranch with pie for dessert.
A = 28 mi., B = 35 mi., C = 45 mi.
Scott Campbell ......................................... 426-0989

Saturday, January 19
Seascape Hill and Dale
Start at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 9:00am.
This ride will take you into the less crowded roads of Santa Cruz County then into to the high priced homes.
Bring a lunch or buy it at Seascape Village Market.
A = 18 mi., B = 22 mi., C = 30 mi.
Herb Greenfield ......................................... 685-8914

Monday, January 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Eureka! I rode it
Start at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 9:00am.
The route will be Capitola, Aptos, Corralitos (coffee), Eureka Canyon, Summit Store (lunch).
Return via Mt Charlie back to the start. Route sheets will have bailout points for the weary.
A = 22, B = 35, C = 54 miles
Jim Denton ......................................... 461-0370

Saturday, January 12
Ride to the Far Side
Start at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 9:00am.
Ride will meander through Santa Cruz to Natural Bridges Park and back. If it is a clear day you will see Monterey from the top of UCSC.
A = 17 mi., B = 20 mi., C = 29 mi.
Leo Moll ......................................... 662-9413

Saturday, January 5, 2008
La Honda Ramble
Start time will be 8 a.m. at CCC for carpool. 9 a.m. at Page Mill / Hwy280 park n ride in Palo Alto.
Route will go up Old La Honda Rd and over Skyline down to Hwy 84 then back to Alice's for lunch.
C riders may go north after lunch to Kings Mountain Rd and down while A/B riders may descend 84 to start
Grace Voss ....... 831-426-4884/Pat Lawson ........ 408-379-6949

Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Emilie's Annual New Years Day Ride and Brunch
15 and 30 mile courses. We ride at 10 a.m.; come early for coffee and snacks.
Rain does not cancel. Visiting relatives and non-riders are welcome for brunch !
Please RSVP so we'll know how many muffins to make.
Address: 140 Corona Ct.,Watsonville.
Emilie Holder .........................................831-724-1096

Saturday, December 29, 2007
San Juan Bautista-THE HARD WAY Via Old San Juan Grade
Meet at CCC 8:45 a.m. for carpool.
Start at Pizzini's fruit stand at 9:30 a.m. on Molera/Nashua Rd off Hwy 1
Ed Kilduff .................................................831-724-2501

Saturday, December 22, 2007
Pescadero to Half Moon Bay
Ride starts in Pescadero near the church (do not park in church lot) at north end of town at 9 a.m.
Carpool from CCC at 8 a.m.
A=25mi/1000',B=45mi/2500',C=55mi/3000' Meredith Fuhrman...........................................475-0758

Saturday, December 15, 2007
Kirby Park to San Juan Bautista
Start at Kirby Park at 9 a.m.; carpool from CCC at 8:30 a.m.
A=22mi/800',B=40mi/1200',C=62mi/1800'
Mike Andalora...........................................831-247-9722

Saturday, December 8, 2007
Eureka Canyon  Tim and Alan's Birthday Ride
Meet at CCC at 9am A=35mi/1000',B&C=60mi/2800'
lunch at the Summit Store
A's start from Corralitos or 5 mile house to summit and return (35mi).
Remember it can be chilly on Highland, bring warm clothes.
Contrary to previous announcements, There will NOT be a post ride pizza party.
I liked the idea but am just not strong enough to pull it off.
I will be with you in spirit.
Alan Eklof ...................................427-9760 (Tim McCloskey: virtual ride leader)

Saturday, December 1, 2007
Gazos Creek / San Gregorio
Meet at the Gazos Creek Rd parking lot at 9:30 a.m. on the ocean side of Hwy 1 just after Gazos Creek Rd.
We will ride via Gazos Creek Rd to Pescadero for coffee, then continue on Stage Rd to San Gregorio.
Options at that point for further cycling.
Janet Fogel.....................................................438-0706

Saturday, November 24, 2007
Mi Cumpleanos en San Juan Bautista
I will have already turned 56 but this is the closest Saturday to my birthday: so I want to celebrate in a setting we all love.
Plenty of pie for all! Starts from Kirby Park on Elkhorn Rd. at 9 a.m.;
Carpool from CCC at 8:15 a.m.
A=23mi,B=41mi,C=65
Scott Campbell................................................426-0989

Saturday, November 17, 2007
Progressive Dinner Ride
The food ride of the year! We'll start at 8:30 a.m. sharp at Meredith Fuhrman's house at 433 Cabrillo Ave, Santa Cruz,
then on to Emilie Holder's, 140 Corona , Watsonville,
then to John and Gerry O'Hara's at 245 Pebble Beach Dr., Aptos. (nearest cross streets are Pinehurst and Dolphin) Dessert to follow.
Jeannine Peerless ………426-7239 and Leo Moll………………….662-9413

Saturday, November 10, 2007
Calaveras
Start at Sunol railroad station at 9:30 a.m.Carpool CCC at 8 a.m.
A=32mi/1600' B=45mi/2600' C=55mi/3400'
Ric Eiserling ....................................475-5339 / 336-1040

Saturday, November 3, 2007
Moss Landing
B & C riders start from CCC at 9a.m.;
A riders start at La Selva Beach Market at 10 a.m.
All ride to Moss Landing--Coffee/lunch
Return:
A-riders return same way to LaSelva Market-----25mi;
B-riders return to CCC Via Castroville/Elkhorn-Plus A ride-38mi;
C-riders return B ride Plus Garin-Lewis-Gizditch-Hazel Dell-65mi;
Ride Leader: Ed Kilduff...................................................724-2501

Saturday, October 27, 2007
Livermore,Patterson Pass and the Windmills
Start at Carnegie Bldg, 4th and K Streets at 9:30a.m.; Carpool from CCC at 7:45 a.m.
A=33mi/1600',B=39mi/2100',C=50mi/2700
Ride Leader: Janie Tibbals...................................................336-1040

Saturday, October 20, 2007
Pacific Grove,Carmel,and Point Lobos
Ride starts at the lighthouse in Pacific Grove at the end of Lighthouse Ave. (opposite the golf club) at 9 a.m.
Carpool from CCC at 8 a.m. Ride sheets will be on windshield for latecomers;
buy lunch in Carmel to take to Point Lobos; A=35mi/1000',B=54mi/1800',C=65mi/2500'
Ride Leader: Ric Eiserling...................................................336-1040 / 475-5397

Saturday, October 13, 2007
Open Art Studios Ride and Tour
30-40 miles with some hills while visiting five or six working art studios covering a wide variety of media (ceramics,glasswork,jewerly,painting and fiber art)
Bring a backpack or pannier for your purchases. Ride starts at CCC at 10:30a.m.!!!!!
Ride Leader: Debbie Hale...................................................462-6653 / debnandy@sbcglobal.net

Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007
San Francisco to Larkspur and the Blue Angels
Meet at the Willy Mays statue at AT&T Park at 9 a.m.
Ride along the Embarcadero,through Fort Mason,over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and Tiburon for lunch.
Continue on to Larkspur to catch the ferry back to SF while watching the Blue Angels perform over the Bay.
Ride length approx 37mi.
Bring money for lunch and the ferry. Supper in SF possible.
Call Frank and Vita Pritchard for carpool information...................................................477-1736

Saturday, September 29, 2007
Davenport,Swanton,and Smith
Start at CCC at 8:30 a.m. A=28mi/600',B=42mi/1200',C=60mi/2000'
Ride Leader: Alan Eklof...................................................427-9760

Saturday, September 22, 2007
Portola Valley
Meet at CCC at 8 a.m. to carpool to Palo Alto. Meet at Stanford Shopping Center at 9 a.m.
A ride approx 20mi; B ride approx 35mi; C ride approx 45mi;
Bring lunch,snacks,or buy items along the way
Ride Leader: Scott Campbell...................................................426-0989

Saturday, September 15, 2007
Eureka Canyon
B & C's start from CCC at 9 a.m.
A's start from Five Mile House in Corralitos at 10 a.m.
Lunch at Summit Store
A=35mi/1000',B&C=60mi/2800'
Ride Leader: Jim Denton………….461-0370

OR

Starting at 9 a.m. meet in the parking lot of the County Administrative Building
at the corner of Water Street and Ocean Avenue to check in for Coastal Clean-up Day along the San Lorenzo River bike path.
Go to Coastal Clean-up website
We will be done by noon, have lunch somewhere in the area and decide where we want to ride.
Ride Leader: Bart Coddington...................................................475-5234

Saturday, September 8, 2007
Pescadero and Half Moon Bay
Carpool from CCC at 8 a.m.
Start from Pescadero at the north end of town near the church (do not park in the church lot)
Ride starts at 9 a.m. A=25mi/1000,B=45mi/2500',B=55mi/3500'
A's lunch in Pescadero B & C's lunch in Half Moon Bay.
Ride Leader: Eileen Beaudry...................................................458-1785

Saturday, September 1, 2007
Scotts Valley to Los Gatos
Start at Scotts Valley Transit Center (King's Village Road.) at 9 a.m.
A=15mi/1500', B=51mi/2000', C= 65mi/3000'.
(Two short hardpack dirt sections.)
Lunch in Los Gatos.
Ride Leader: Ric Eiserling...................................................475-5397/336-1040

Saturday, August 25, 2007
Felton Empire and Bonny Doon
Start at CCC at 8:30 a.m.;
Ride will go up Highway 9 to Felton, then up Felton Empire for a tour of Bonny Doon and descend to the coast for lunch in Davenport for B/C riders.
B's should bring a sandwich if not going to Davenport;
A's to Felton for snack/lunch and return;
A=20mi B=45mi C=55mi
Ride Leader: Mike Andalora...................................................831-247-9722

Saturday, August 18, 2007
Monterey Bike Trail
Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach
Meet at CCC at 8 a.m.;
Ride starts at Pizzini Fruit Stand
Molera/Nashua Road exit just past Castroville on Highway One at 9 a.m.
Ride Leader: Ed Kilduff....................................................831-724-2501

Saturday, August 11, 2007
Pescadero, LaHonda and Tunitas Creek
Start from church on Stage Road in Pescadero at 9 a.m. (park on street);
A's & B's will take 84 and Pescadero Road and eat in Pescadero;
B's will do Cloverdale/Gazos Creek loop after lunch;
C's will climb Tunitas Creek with lunch at Alice's on Skyline;
C+ can descend Alpine Road; Carpool from CCC at 8 a.m.;
A=27/1650' B=47/2400' C=51/4850'
Ride Leader: Shalom Compost....................................................345-2017

Saturday, August 4, 2007
Ninth Annual Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge
Scotts Valley High School
555 Glenwood Drive
start times 6:30-8:30 a.m. No day-of-event registration;
(registration closes on 31 July or when event is full-whichever comes first.)
For info go to 2007 Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge or e-mail us at century@santacruzcycling.org

Saturday, July 21, 2007
Roaming to Aromas and on to San Juan Bautista
Meet at CCC at 8 a.m. for carpool to start location at Kirby Park for a 9:15 a.m. start time.
Ride Leader: Ed Kilduff....................................................831-724-2501

Saturday, July 28, 2007
Santa Cruz Mountain Challenge Workers' Ride
Start from Scotts Valley Transit Center (King's Village Road.) at 8 a.m.
Distances will be 100km and 100 miles; pace will be a moderate 8-12 mph;
check in at 7:45 a.m.
Roads will include Mountain Charley, Skyline, Big Basin Way, Jamison Creek, Felton Empire.
This is a fully-supported ride and is put on for the benefit of club members that would like to ride the SCMC but will be working the event.
Ride Leader: Maura Noel....................................................465-1855

Saturday, July 14, 2007
Eureka Canyon
B's and C's leave from CCC at 9 a.m.;
A riders leave from Five-Mile House in Corralitos at 10 a.m.;
Lunch at Summit Market;
A=35mi/1000', B&C=60mi/2800'
Ride Leader: Maura Noel.....................................................465-1855

Saturday, July 7, 2007
Boulder Creek, Big Basin and Skyline
Meet at Johnny's Market in Boulder Creek at 9 a.m. (Do not park in their lot.)
Carpool from CCC ( Jade Street Park ) at 8 a.m.
A's ride to Big Basin Headquarters and back, 21mi/1800',
B's ride about 30 miles with plenty of climbing 30mi/2400';
C's ride up to Skyline 46mi/4600'
Ride leader - Janie Tibbals.....................................................336-1040

Saturday, June 30, 2007
Christmas Tree Trim Ride
Get your Christmas tree trimmed for the holidays. Ride up Empire Grade to the tree farm.
Start from the backside of Natural Bridges State Park on Delaware Ave at 9:30 a.m.
Bring ice cream makers, pruning shears, bathing suit,and something to share at potluck pool party.
A SAG vehicle will collect all the gear and food at the start point and get it to the Christmas tree farm.
For other questions, contact social directors Sally Salmon 831-372-4283 and Jeannine Peerless 426-7239
Ride leader - Mike Andalora .....................................................462-4332

Saturday, June 23, 2007
Pescadero to Half Moon Bay
Start from Pescadero, north end of town , park on street, not at the church.
Ride leaves at 9 a.m. Carpool from CCC at 8 a.m.
Lunch in Half Moon Bay for B's and C's; A's lunch in Pescadero
A=27mi/1550',B=44mi/2500',C=54mi/3800'
Ride leader - Alan Eklof.............................................................427-9760

Saturday, June 16, 2007
Fremont Peak
Start from San Juan ElementarySchool on Nyland Drive (just off Hwy 156 and the Alameda) in San Juan Bautista at 8:30 a.m.
Carpool from CCC at 7:30 a.m.
A=15mi/1500',B=35mi/3000',C=45mi/3500'
Ride leader - Ric Eiserling..........................................................475-5397

Saturday, June 9, 2007
Pescadero and Tunitas Creek
Start on Stage Road by the church but park on the street for a 9 am start. Carpool from CCC at 8 am.
C riders will climb Tunitas Creek with lunch at Alice's on Skyline.
A's and B's will take Highway 84 and Pescadero Road and eat in Pescadero.
B's will do Cloverdale/Gazos Creek loop after lunch.
A=27/1650' B=47/2400' C=51/4850'
Ride leader - Grace Voss...........................................................462-4884

Saturday, June 2 - 3, 2007
2 day Mountain Tour Approx 25mi., 3000ft climb each day!
Join gene for an overnight campout at Butano State Park.
Starting in Boulder Creek, at my house, on Saturday at 0900 we will ride thru Big Basin State Park on both paved and dirt roads. After camping at Butano on Sunday morning we will ride back a different route thru the park to BC. This is intended to be a self contained bikepacking ride to give you a taste of what it is like to tour the Continental Divide Mountainbike Route.
Mountain bikes are highly recomended. Road bikes with cyclocross tyres could do it but there is LOOSE DEEP gravel and remember you will be carrying your own camping gear. Please RSVP and attend the May 12th organizational meeting.
PS If someone would like to lead a road tour from SC that would meet and camp that would be fun!!!
Ride leader - Gene Lytle...................................................338-4758

Saturday, June 2, 2007
The Hills Are Alive with Strawberries
Start from Jade Street Park (CCC) at 9 a.m. sharp!
A=27mi,B=44mi,C=61mi
Bring water,snacks,and lunch money or pack a lunch.
All riders climb Rio Del Mar Boulevard, with longer riders doing Hazel Dell , Hames, and longest riders climbing Eureka Canyon.
Ride leader - Scott Campbell....................................................426-0989

Thursday through Saturday, May 26-28, 2007
Great Western Bike Rally, Paso Robles
For those not attending the GWBR a Decide and Ride takes place at CCC starting at 9 a.m.

Saturday, May 19, 2007
Davenport and the Swanton Loop
Start at Natural Bridges on Swanton Road near park entrance) at 9 a.m.
A=28mi/600',B=42mi/1200',C=60mi/2000'.
Lunch in Davenport.
Ride leader - Charley Fisher.......................................................425-3559

Saturday, May 12, 2007
Rail-Trail Day Bike Ride and Bike Week Kickoff
Meet at Depot Park downtown at 10 a.m. for the train ride to Felton.
Train ride is free for the first 30 volunteers.
Riders should be back in Santa Cruz by 1:30 p.m.
Ride leader - Deborah Vitale.....239-5854 and Alan Eklof......427-9760

Weekend of May 5-6, 2007
Club Campout at King City
Ric Eiserling to lead a variety of rides in this area over the weekend.
Contact Jeannine Peerless (426-7239) or Sally Salmon (372-4283) to sign up for this club social event.
Ride leader - Ric Eiserling....................................475-5397

Saturday May 5, 2007
For those who can't make the campout, Ed Kilduf will lead a local ride
17 mile Drive/Carmel by the Sea/Aquajita -Beautiful Ride, 31-65 miles
Start at the Light house in Pacific Grove at 9:15 AM -Daylight Saving Time
Carpool from CCC--LEAVE at LEAST by 8 AM (Better 15 min earlier than that)
Ride leader - Ed Kilduff....................................724-2501

Friday through Sunday, May 6-8
King City Campout
Bring food and camp at San Lorenzo Regional Park off Highway 101. Rides daily.
www.santacruzcycling.org

Ride leader - Ric Eiserling.......................................................475-5397

Saturday April 28, 2007
Skyline and Old LaHonda Road
Meet at Hwy 9 and Skyline at 9:30am. Carpool from CCC at 8:30am
Lunch at Sky Londa , B& C's climb Kings Mountain before lunch. C's climb Old La Honda after lunch.
A=28mi,B=43mi,C=50mi
Ride leader - Q.P.(Peter)....................................426-2137

Saturday April 21, 2007
Hollister,Panoche for Wild Flowers
Start at Paicines Market (Highway 25 about 11 miles south of Hollister) at 9 a.m. (Carpool from CCC at 7:30 a.m.)
This out and back ride is a club favorite. The wildflowers and vistas are spectacular. Panoche Inn is the lunch stop. The more adventurous can continue onto Mercey Hot Springs for a soak in the tub. Milage to Panoche Inn and back is 55 miles. Add 16 miles more if you go to the hot springs.
Ride leader - Gene Lytle....................................338-4758

Saturday April 14, 2007
Mt Hamilton
Carpool from CCC at 8 a.m. Ride starts at 9 a.m. at the corner of Mt. Hamilton Road and Alum Rock Road. (Take Hwy 280 to 680, exit Alum Rock, go right, park at intersection Mt. Hamilton and Alum Rock.) (No A ride).
B=20mi/2500', C=40mi/4500' Bring a lunch!!, Eat at Grant Park or the Observatory. Can be cool at the top, so bring warm clothes for the descent
Ride leader - Ric (slow climber) Eiserling....................................475-5397

Saturday April 7, 2007
Pescadero to Half Moon Bay
Start from Pescadero - North end of town at 9 a.m.;
Carpool from CCC at 8 a.m.; Lunch in Half Moon Bay for B&C's; A's lunch in Pescadero
A=27mi/1550, B=44mi/2500', C=54mi/3800'
Ride leader - Bart Coddington....................................475-5234

Saturday March 31, 2007
Monterey
Start at Pezzini's Produce on Nashua Road off Highway 1 at 9 a.m. (Park on road.)
Take Nashua Road exit beyond Castroville. Go over Hwy 1 to Pezzini's.
Carpool from CCC at 8:15a.m. Lunch in Monterey (Casa Bodega Deli)
A=30mi/350', B=37mi/1400', C=45mi/1800'
Ride leader - Herb Greenfield....................................685-8914

Saturday March 24, 2007
Buenos Dias Amigos
Start location: Pizzini's Produce on Nashua Road off Highway 1.
Carpool meets at CCC at 8 a.m. Start time from Pizzini's 9 a.m. SHARP!
Route goes through Salinas and Monterey before returning to Castroville
A=21mi/68' B=48mi/2300' C=60mi/4000'
Climbs include San Benancio Road and Jack's Peak Park.
Ride leader - Scott Campbell....................................426-0989

Saturday March 17, 2007
Eureka Canyon
B & C riders start from CCC at 9:00 a.m.
A riders start from 5-Mile House in Corralitos at 10 a.m.
Lunch at Summit Market.
A=35mi/1000', B&C=60mi/2800'
Ride leader - Shalom Compost....................................423-7871

Saturday March 10, 2007
Kirby Park to Monterey
Start at CCC at 8:15 for car pool to Kirby Park-Elkhorn Rd.
C+ riders start at entrance to Nisene Marks Park 8 a.m. (96-mile ride)
C riders - Start at Kirby Park at 9:30 a.m.
B riders-Start at Pizzini's (Nashua Road off Highway 1) at 10:30 a.m.
A riders-Start at the old K-Mart on Reservation Road at 10:45 a.m.
Ride leader - Ed Kilduff....................................724-2501

Saturday March 3, 2007
Calaveras
Start Sunol railroad station at 9:30 a.m. Carpool at CCC 8 a.m.
A=32mi/1600'B=45mi/2600'C=55mi/3400'
Ride leader - Ric Eiserling....................................475-5397 / 336-1040

Saturday February 24, 2007
Ride with the Race Team
Leave from CCC at 9am
A=San Andreas/Larkin Valley, 35mi/1440' Coffee at Aptos Roasting Co.
B=San Andreas/Hazel Dell, 53mi/2600' Coffee at Aptos Roasting Co.
C=San Andreas/Eureka Canyon, 70mi/3800' Lunch at Summit Store
Remember,it can be chilly on Highland, bring warm clothes
Ride leader - David Gill....................................454-4761
Saturday February 24, 2007
Bonus Mountain Bike Ride
Meet at Western Dr. between Hwy 1 and Mission St. in Santa Cruz. Ride LEAVES at 10 a.m.
This will be a mountain bike ride with 20 mi & 1800' of climbing. We'll ride up through UCSC and come down and up some trails in Gray Whale and Wilder Ranch. We will wait for slow riders and there will be do-overs if people are interested. Bring snacks/food. If you haven't been mountain biking in a while, dust off that old mountain bike and let's go. If you want to try it, I have a spare mountain bike. So you have plenty of time to borrow one,if you start looking now.Rain prior 48 hours or less cancels.
Ride leader - Gene Lytle....................................338-4758 or poppageno@aol.com

February 17 2007
Hollister
Meet at 9:30 a.m. sharp at Tres Pinos School. Out and back to Lone Tree with lunch in Hollister (probably Safeway for sandwiches,but other options as well)
Lots of open space and nature watching. A ride will go out Santa Anita for 26 miles; B ride Lone Tree for 46 mi; C ride 54mi and it's a long climb with two chevrons only.--ha,ha,ha
Remember this is a training ride!
Janie Tibbals....................................336-1040

February 10 2007
Monterey from Kirby Park
Meet at Kirby Park (Elkhorn Rd) @9:30 a.m. Carpool from CCC @ 8:30 a.m.
A & B=44mi/1000'(stay on bike path) C=52mi/2000' Lunch in Monterey.
Ed Kilduff....................................724-2501

February 3 2007
Scotts Valley to Los Gatos
Meet at Scotts Valley Transit Center at 9:30 a.m. Ride will go to Los Gatos and on to San Jose along the Los Gatos Creek Trail.
Lunch at Bolangerie in Los Gatos. 25-30 miles
Janet Fogel....................................438-0706

January 27 2007
Cultural Exchange Breakfast Ride
Ride starts on Paul Sweet Road across from the cemetery at 10:30 a.m. and goes to Scotts Valley, Bean Creek and return -- 32-35 mi
Mike Andalora....................................247-9722

( Cyclists for Cultural Exchange invites everyone to join them before the ride (8:30) for breakfast at Chaminade in appreciation for your support of Strawberry Fields Forever. We need RSVP's for breakfast !!!! 831-477-1736 or e-mail info@strawberryfields.org Rain cancels ride but we'll have breakfast regardless!)

January 20 2007
Moss Landing
Start from CCC at 9:30 a.m. A=25mi/500',B=45mi/1000,'C=60mi/1500'
Ed Kilduff....................................724-2501

January 13 2007
Monterey & Backcountry
Frank Pritchard....................................477-1736

January 6 2007
Eureka Canyon
Meet at CCC at 9 a.m. A=35mi/1000',B&C=60mi/2800'
Lunch at the Summit Store. Remember, it can be chilly on Highland, bring warm clothes
Chris Boman....................................421-9030

December 30 2006
Felton/Empire
Start at CCC at 8:30 a.m. Ride will go up Hwy 9 to Felton,up Felton/Empire Rd for a tour of Bonny Doon and desend to the coast for lunch in Davenport for B & C riders,B's should bring a sandwich if not going to Davenport
A's to Felton for snack/lunch and return
A=20mi,B=45mi,C=55mi
Mike Andalora....................................247-9722

December 23 2006
Kirby Park to Monterey
Carpool from CCC at 8:30 a.m. for 9:30 start for C riders at Kirby Park on Elkhorn Rd. B riders meet at Pezzini's produce stand on Nashua Rd. off Hwy 1 at 10:15am. A riders meet at gas station/convience store on Reservation Rd in Marina (park behind the store next to the old K-Mart at 10:45 a.m. A & B ride is all on bike trail.
A=20mi/500',B=30mi/800',C=50mi/1500'
Bart Coddington....................................475-5234

December 16 2006
Davenport,Swanton,and Smith
Start at CCC 8:30 a.m.
A=28mi/600',B=42mi/1200',C=60mi/2000'
Charley Fisher....................................425-3559

December 9 2006
Club Christmas Party Ride
We'll gather at Richard and Martha Bedal's house on National St. at 4:45 and leave at 5:00 and go down to the Boardwalk and downtown for caroling, for those inclined.
We'll ride until 6:00 or 6:30 Bike lights are required and season enthusiasts can raise spirits by adding Christmas lights to their bikes or their outfits!!
Rain cancels
Janet Fogel....................................438-0706

December 2 2006
Tour de Santa Cruz
Start at CCC 8:30 a.m. for a tour of the greater Santa Cruz area
A=14mi/500',B=31mi/1700',C=40mi/2500'
Gene Lytle....................................338-4758

November 25 2006
Palo Alto To The Sea and Back
A fine introduction to the San Mateo peninsula.
Climb up Page Mill Rd., ride through the Redwoods along Tunitas Creek to the summit and descend King's Mountain Road 52mi/4300'
Carpool from CCC at 8:00 a.m. or meet at the Page Mill Park and Ride Lot in Palo Alto at 9:00 a.m. Located at intersection of Page Mill Rd & Hwy 280
Alan Eklof....................................427-9760

November 25 2006
Palo Alto To The Sea and Back
A fine introduction to the San Mateo peninsula.
Climb up Page Mill Rd., ride through the Redwoods along Tunitas Creek to the summit and descend King's Mountain Road 52mi/4300'
Carpool from CCC at 8:00 a.m. or meet at the Page Mill Park and Ride Lot in Palo Alto at 9:00 a.m. . Located at intersection of Page Mill Rd & Hwy 280
Alan Eklof....................................427-9760

November 18 2006
Scott's San Francisco Birthday Ride
Meet at the Ferry Bldg on the Embarcadero at 9:00 a.m.
Scott leads a 49 mile ride with a full tour of San Francisco.
Visit China Town, Fishermans Wharf, Palace of Fine Arts, Twin Peaks, Mission Dolores and many more.
Bring snacks,lunch will be found along the route.
Scott Campbell....................................426-0989

November 11 2006
Calaveras
Start at Sunol railroad station at 9:30am. Carpool from CCC 8:00 a.m.
A=32mi/1600' B=45mi/2600' C=55mi/3400'
Ric Eiserling....................................475-5397/336-1040

November 4 2006
Boulder Creek, Big Basin and Skyline
Start from behind Johnny's Market (don't park in their lot) at 9 a.m.
Carpool from CCC at 8:15 a.m.
A=21mi/1800',B=30mi/2400',C=46mi/4600'
Shalom Compost....................................345-2017

October 28 2006
Hollister and Cienega Start from Tres Pinos School
(below the intersection of AirlineHwy/Hwy 25) south of Hollister at 9 a.m.
Carpool from CCC at 8 a.m.
A=27mi/1500',B=36mi/2500',C=45mi/3900'
All do Cienega loop plus some extra credit for B's and C's
Bring your lunch or buy at the Paicines Store
Janie Tibbals.........................................336-1040

October 21 2006
Open Art Studios Ride
From CCC at 10:00 a.m.
Ride into the hillsides and explore open art studio on the encore weekend. 30-45 miles
Several stops along the way and bring a pack for souvenirs
Debbie Hale..........................................462-6653

October 14 2006
Progressive Dinner Gourmet Ride
The food ride of the year!!
A variety stops along the Westside of Santa Cruz. Each stop will have a taste treat to enjoy!
Dining info Sally Salmon......................372-4283
Ride leader Paula Barsamian..............421-9030
Click for Route Sheet

October 7 2006
San Francisco to Larkspur for the Blue Angels
Carpool from CCC at 8 a.m. to San Francisco or meet at Willie Mays Plaza at AT&T /PAC BELL PARK at 9:30 a.m.
Ride over the Golden Gate Bridge for coffee in Sausalito, lunch in Tiburon and a beautiful ride around Paradise Dr. to Larkspur to catch the ferry back to SF and watch The Blue Angeles perform from the best seat in the house!!
Bring money for lunch and ferry.
Approximately 37 miles
Frank Pritchard......................................477-1736

September 30 2006
Morgan Hill for a look at cows
B & C riders - Start from Nob Hill Market Center: corner of Los Gatos Blvd and Los Gatos-Almaden Rd at 9 a.m.
A riders - Start from Union 76 station on Santa Teresa Rd and Cottle at 10 a.m., we'll find you.
Ride to Morgan Hill for lunch at the restaurant of your choice.
The route has some moderate hills but is mostly level. Cows may be present at most any point along the route - just keep your eyes peeled.
Head winds may be present on either inbound or outbound route
Scott Campbell.......................................426-0989

September 23 2006
Ride to the Far Side (Pescadero)
Start from the church on Stage Road in Pescadero at 9:00 A.M., but park on the street. (Carpool CCC 8:00 A.M.)
C riders will climb Tunitas Creek for lunch at Alice's on Skyline.
A/B will take 84 and Pescadero Road and eat in Pescadero.
B will do Cloverdale/Gazos Creek loop after lunch.
A=27/1650; B=47/2400; C=51/4850
Grace Voss………………………….462-4884

September 16 2006
Gizditch Ranch for pie
B & C riders from CCC at 9 a.m.
A riders from LaSelva Market @ 10 a.m.
FROM MOSS LANDING-RETURN
A riders return to LaSelva Market
B riders return via Elkhorn - Trafton - San Andreas
C riders return via Elkhorn - Garin - Vega - San Miguel Canyon - San Juan/Murphy Xing to Gizditch Ranch - Carlton - Hazel Dell - Etc. - back to CCC
Ed Kilduff..............................................724-2501
Click for Route Sheet

September 9 2006
Smith, Davenport, and Swanton - Swim and Trim Ride
Potluck at the Andreason's Farm. 391 Winter Creek Rd.
Start at the back gate of Natural Bridges Park (NOT CCC), intersection of Natural Bridges Dr. and Delaware Ave, 9 a.m.
The route will be up Western Dr., Empire Grade, Smith Grade, Martin, to Ice Cream Grade and return via Bonny Doon and Hwy 1. about 35-40 mi. but quite a bit of climbing!! One route only, those who wish could add Swanton at the end of the ride.
Bring your Potluck item (salad, main dish, or dessert) along with swimsuits & towels to Natural Bridges and they will be transported for you.
If you drive, take Empire Grade to Ice Cream Grade to Winter Creek and follow to #391. Plan on arriving around 11 a.m..
Drinks, paper plates and utensils will be provided. You can trim a Christmas Tree from their lot, put your name tag on it and retrieve it in December!!
Ric Eiserling..........................................475-5397 / 336-1040
Potluck info: Sally Salmon....................831-372-4283

September 2 2006
Monterey and 17 mile Drive
Start from Pezzini's off Hwy 1 at Molera/Nashua Rd exit at 9 a.m.
Carpool from CCC at 8 a.m. Please park on road near Pezzini's.
A=36mi,B=55mi,C=60mi
Chris Boman ........................................421-9030

August 26 2006
Kirby Park to Asilomar
Click here for Judy's update and wonderful cue sheet.
C+ 90mi Nisene Marks entrance on Soquel Dr Aptos 7:00 a.m.
C 60mi Kirby Park - Elkhorn Rd 9:00 a.m.
The B start has been changed from the advertised (in the newsletter) Moss Landing to Pezzini's Farm fruit stand off Nashua/Molera road exit from Highway 1 S. This is so everyone will be on the same route, and the C's can now meet the B's and have a break at Pezinni's! 10:00 a.m.
A 28mi Old Marina K-Mart Reservation Rd at 11:00 a.m.
Enjoy a leisurely late summer ride on miles of bike paths along the sea.
Start times are approximate for B and A rides.(we could be late), but somehow this ride always works!
Lunch stop is usually Pino's just off the Custom House Plaza, or Goodie's Deli on Lighthouse in Pacific Grove
Judy Isvan ............................................689-9580 or 566-8449

August 19 2006
Pescadero to Half Moon Bay
Start from Pescadero - north end of town at 9:00 a.m.
Carpool from CCC at 8:00 a.m.
Lunch in Half Moon Bay for B&C's
A's lunch in Pescadero.
A=27mi/1550' B=44mi/2500' C=54mi/3200'
Ric Eiserling............................................475-5397 / 336-1040

August 12 2006
Tim's Eureka Canyon Ride
B & C meet at Jade St. (CCC) at 9:00 a.m.
A's meet at 5 Mile House at 9:45 a.m.
All will ride up Eureka Canyon
Lunch at Summit Market
A's retrace their route to 5 Mile House
B & C return to Jade St. via San Jose/Soquel Rd.
A=36/1000' B&C=60mi/2800'
Click for Route Sheet
Tim McCloskey.....................................458-9860

August 5 2006
Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge
Metric Century =6500 ft climbing Full Century =10,000 ft climbing
Click here for more info.

July 29 2006
Pescadero to La Honda
Start from the church on Stage Road in Pescadero at 9 a.m., but park on the street. (Carpool CCC 8 a.m.)
C riders will climb Tunitas Creek with lunch at Alice's on Skyline
A/B will take 84 and Pescadero Road and eat in Pescadero
B will do Cloverdale/Gazos Creek loop after lunch
A=27/1650', B=47/2400', C=51/4850'
Grace Voss............................................462-4884

July 22 2006
Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge Workers Ride
Start from the Park and Ride/Metro center in Scotts Valley on Kings Village Dr.
We will ride 100 km course, pace will be a moderate 8-12 mph.
Ride will start at 8:00 a.m. Check in will begin at 7:45 a.m.
Roads will include Mt Charlie, Skyline, Big Basin Way, Jaminson Creek, Felton-Empire Grade, Mt Hermon just to name a few. The bonus treat is this ride is partially supported. We will have rest stops at each of the locations that will be used for the official ride. This ride is put on for the benefit of those club members that would like to ride the Challenge but will be working on August 5th.
Tim McCloskey has volunteer info............................458-9860

July 15 2006
Pacific Grove, Carmel and Point Lobos
Start in Pacific Grove at the end of Lighthouse Ave opposite the golf club at 9 a.m.
To get to the ride start, take Hwy 68 from Hwy 1 towards Pacific Grove. Continue down the hill to Asilomar Avenue, turn right. Just before the end of Asilomar Ave., you will see a parking area opposite the golf club, that's the start area.
Carpool start CCC 8am. Lunch in Carmel
A=35mi/1000',B=54mi/1800' C=65mi/2500'
Ric Eiserling............................................475-5397 / 336-1040

July 8 2006
CCC to Moss Landing
Lunch at Moss Landing for B & C riders.
B riders will return the same way.
C riders will return via Elkhorn Slough.
A riders to have lunch at Seascape Village.
A=20mi - B=44mi - C=60mi
Click for Route Sheet
Richard Bedal............................................460-1818

July 1 2006
Scotts Valley to Boulder Creek with a surprise
Meet at Scotts Valley Transit Center at 9:00 a.m. to ride the first stage of the Mountains Challenge to Boulder Creek for lunch and back.
B riders will have a little riding on Hwy 9 to Ben Lomond where we'll catch backroads for the return.
C riders will take on Jamison Creek to ride back via Felton Empire.
Make sure your brakes are working and your low gears in place!!
Janet Fogel............................................438-0706

June 24 2006
Meet at CCC at 9:00 a.m.
Decide and ride - no leader

June 17 2006
Tim's Eureka Canyon Ride
B & C meet at Jade St. (CCC) at 9:00 a.m.
A's meet at 5 Mile House at 9:45 a.m.
All will ride up Eureka Canyon
Lunch at Summit Market
A's retrace their route to 5 Mile House
B & C return to Jade St. via San Jose/Soquel Rd.
A=36/1000' B&C=60mi/2800'
Click for Route Sheet
Tim McCloskey.....................................458-9860

June 10 2006
Boulder Creek and China Grade
Up and down the mountain. We'll start at the usual Johnny's Market in Boulder Creek.
Bs go up China Grade, down 236 to park HQs., up Escape to 236 and on to Hwy 9 and back to Boulder Creek.
Cs will go on from 236 UP Hwy 9 to Skyline to Bear Creek and back to BC.
B ride is approximately 35 miles, 3000 ' of climbing. C's 4000' and 60 miles.
A's can go up 236 to Park HQ and back to BC, approximately 20 miles.
Janie Tibbals..........................................336-1040

June 3 2006
Pescadero to La Honda
Start from church on Stage Road in Pescadero at 9 a.m. (park on street)
C riders will climb Tunitas Creek with lunch at Alice's on Skyline
A/B will take 84 and Pescadero Road and eat in Pescadero
B will do Cloverdale/Gazos Creek loop after lunch
Carpool CCC at 8 a.m.
A=27/1650'; B=47/2400'; C=51/4850'
Jeannine Peerless................................426-7239
Grace Voss............................................462-4884

May 27-28 2006
Great Western Bike Rally
County Fairgrounds, San Luis Obispo
Members are encouraged to camp together and participate in one of the finest bike fests on the West Coast.
Anyone choosing to remain close to home may show up at 8:30 a.m. at CCC for a "show and go" style ride (riders decide on destination).

May 20 2006
Bonny Doon for Ice Cream---Grade
Up Empire Grade and down to the coast. Bring snacks. Lunch in Davenport.
From Natural Bridges State Park on Delaware Ave 8:30 a.m.
50 mi /4200 ft
Alan Eklof..............................................427-9760

May 13 2006
Monterey Bay Sanctuary
This interactive bike tour of Santa Cruz includes local history of the area and is easy paced.
Snacks provided. BYO water. Leaves at 10 a.m. from Spokesman Bicycles, 231Cathcart to Twin Lakes and return.
Ride is official start to Bike to Work Week.
Ross Gibson...........................................423-1932

May 6 2006
Felton/Empire
Start at CCC at 8:30 a.m.
Ride will go up Hwy. 9 to Felton, up Felton-Empire for a tour of Bonny Doon and descend to the coast for lunch in Davenport for the B & C riders
B's should bring a sandwich if not going to Davenport
A's to Felton for snack/lunch and return
A=20 mi B=45 mi C=55 mi
Mike Andolora .....................................247-9722

April 29-30 2006
Pinnacles/King City Campout
Rides start at the San Lorenzo Campground, King City at 9 a.m. on Saturday (camping available Friday)
Bitterwater/Loanoak Loop: 40/1800'. This ride goes up into the hills behind King City to Hwy 25
no services available on ride. 60-mile option goes south to Hwy 198 and returns via San Lucas.
70-mile option goes to East Pinnacles.
Sunday ride: Soledad/Greenfield loop: 50/800', 9 a.m. start. This ride goes up Metz Road into Soledad for lunch, returns via the west side of Hwy 101 along quiet roads into Greenfield, across the Salinas river and back to King City.
70-mile/2800' option goes to West Pinnacles. Shorter ride options available for both days.
Driving time from Santa Cruz should be 1.5 hours.
Ric Eiserling..........................................475-5397 or 336-1040

April 22 2006
Roaming to Aromas
From CCC--B & C riders 9:00 a.m. From Corralitos-A riders 10:00 a.m.
Coffee at Gizditch Ranch
Lunch at Ducky Deli
Ed Kilduff..............................................724-2501

April 15 2006
Strawberry Fields 100k preview ride
Start time 8:30 a.m. from Aptos High School
C=62 mi / 3500-4500' A and B rides available also
Bring snacks but there will be a lunch stop
Frank Pritchard.............................................477-1736

April 8,9 2006
Pinnacles/King City campout
King City/Pinnacle campout rides.
Rides start at the San Lorenzo Campground, King City (camping available Fri.).
For those ready for a 9 a.m. start on Saturday Bitterwater/Lone Oak Loop:40mi/1800'. This ride goes up into the hills Behind King City to Hwy. 25, no services available on ride. 60mi option goes south to Hwy. 198 and returns via San Lucas. 70mi option goes to East Pinnacles. Sunday ride Soledad/Greenfield loop:50mi/800'. 9 a.m. start time.
This ride goes up Metz Rd into Soledad for lunch, returns via the west side of Hwy. 101 along quiet roads into Greenfield, across the Salinas river and back to King City.
70mi/2800' option goes to West Pinnacles. Shorter ride options are available for both days.
Driving time to the campground in King City should be about 1.5 hr
Ric Eiserling.............................................475-5397/336-1040

April 1 2006
San Juan Bautista/Fremont Peak From Kirby Park
Start at Kirby park 9am, carpool at CCC 8:30 a.m.
A=22mi/800' B=40mi/1200' C=62/1800' Fremont Peak add 22mi/2800'
Chris Boman.............................................421-9030

Saturday March 25 2006
Eureka Canyon
B & C from CCC at 9:00am A riders from 5 mile house in Corralitos 10:00 a.m.
Lunch at Summit Market
A=35mi/1000', B&C=60mi/2800'
Ed Kilduff.............................................724-2501

Saturday March 18 2006
Los Gatos to Morgan Hill - C ride only.
Meet at Nob Hill at corner of Los Gatos Blvd. and Los Gatos-Alamaden Rd at 8:30 a.m.(carpool from CCC at 7:45 a.m.)
60+ miles w/1500' elevation. Pace 12-14 mph
Bart Coddington.............................................475-5234

Saturday March 11 2006
Hollister, Panoche for wildflowers
Start location: Paicines Market, Hwy. 25 (approx. 11 miles South of Hollister)
Start time:9:00 a.m. Carpool from CCC @ 7:30 a.m.
This out and back ride is one of the club favorites.
The wildflowers and vistas along the road are spectacular at this time of the year.
Panoche Inn is the lunch stop.
The more adventurous riders can continue on to Mercey Hot Springs for a soak in the tub.
Mileage to Panoche Inn and back is approx. 55 miles. Add approx. 16 miles more if you go to Mercey Hot Springs
Scott Campbell.............................................479-3575

Saturday, March 4, 2006
Palo Alto/Woodside
Start from Park n Ride on Page Mill/Highway 280 at 9 a.m.
Carpool from CCC at 7:45 a.m.
A=30/2200'; B=41/2200'; C=45/4000'
Alan Eklof.............................................427-9760

Saturday, February 25, 2006
Monterey Bike Path and Fort Ord
Start at Pezzini's at 9 a.m. (park on road).
Take Nashua Road exit after Castroville, go over freeway, it's on right;
Carpool CCC at 8:30 a.m.
A=20/500'; B=35/1000'; C=50/1500'
Betsy Schwartz ............................................. 476-7811

Saturday, February 18, 2006
Eureka Canyon
B and C leave from CCC at 9 a.m. and return via San Jose/Soquel Rd.
A leave from 5-Mile House at 9:45.
Lunch at Summit Market.
A=35/1000'; B/C=60/2800'
Winona Hubbard .......................................... 419-9994

Saturday, February 11, 2006
Davenport, Swanton and Coastanoan
Start from CCC at 8:30 a.m.
A=30/500'; B=45/1000'; C=50/1500'
Jeff Totten ..................................................... 465-9223

Saturday, February 4, 2006
Bean Creek/All Saints Ride
Meet at 10 a.m. on Paul Sweet Rd. across from the cemetery (below Chaminade).
Branciforte, Glen Canyon, Navarra, Glenwood, Bean Creek for 35 miles.
Prize to whoever can guess correct elevation.
Mike Andolora .............................................. 247-9722

Saturday, January 28, 2006
Pescadero/LaHonda
Start from church on Stage Road in Pescadero at 9 a.m.
(park on street); C riders will climb Tunitas Creek with lunch at Alice's on Skyline.
A/B will take 84 and Pescadero Road and eat in Pescadero.
B will do Cloverdale/Gazos Creek loop after lunch.
Carpool CCC at 8 a.m.
A=27/1650'; B=47/2400'; C=51/4850'
Shalom Compost...........................................423-7871

Saturday, January 21, 2006
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive
Start from vacant Marina K-Mart (park behind the 7/11 gas station)
Reservation Rd. turnoff from Hwy 1 at 9 a.m.
Carpool from CCC at 8:15 a.m.
A=33/600'; B=47/2700'; C=52/3100'
Herb Greenfield ............................................685-8914

Saturday, January 14, 2006
Los Gatos to Morgan Hill - C ride only
Meet at Nob Hill at corner of Los Gatos Blvd. and Los Gatos-Almaden Rd. at 8:30 a.m.
(CCC at 7:45 a.m. for carpool)
60+/ 1,500'; pace 12-14mph.
Bart Coddington ...........................................475-5234

Saturday, January 7, 2006
Along the Coast to Highway 1
Start from CCC 9 a.m.
Ride goes past Sunset Beach to produce stand at end of Jensen Road above Moss Landing
Return via San Andreas or Pajaro river bike path.
A=20/800'; B=35/1200'; C=55/1500'
Ric Eiserling ...................................................475-5397

Sunday Jan 1 2005 (that's the Saturday ride moved to Sunday)
New Year's Brunch and Ride
Emilie's 16th annual New Year's day ride and brunch starts 10 a.m.
(come a little earlier for coffee).
15 and 30 mi routes, non-club members welcome, brunch after ride.
RSVP so we'll know how many muffins to make!
106 Corona Court, Watsonville
Leader: Emilie Holder........................724-1096

Saturday Dec 17 2005
Pacific Grove, Carmel and Pt. Lobos
Start at the Lighthouse in Pacific Grove:end of Lighthouse Av.at 9 a.m.,
carpool start CCC 8  a.m. Lunch in Carmel.
A=35mi/1000', B=54mi/1800',C=65mi/2500'
Leader: Ric Eiserling...............................475-5397

Saturday Dec 10 2005
Eureka Canyon / Tim and Alan's Excellent Birthday Ride
Meet at CCC at 9 a.m. A=35mi/1000', B&C=60mi/2800'.
Lunch at the Summit Store.
Meet at Tim's house after the ride for a pizza party
500 Glen Canyon Rd.
RSVP so we will know how much dough we will need.
Bring your favorite toppings and some tasty beverages to share.
Leaders: Tim McCloskey.............................458-9860
                Alan Eklof .....................................427-9760

Saturday Dec 3 2005
Resevoirs and Canada Loop
Start from Chitactac Adams Park on Watsonville Re. near Burchell Rd. in Gilroy @ 9:00a.m.
Carpool from CCC @ 8:00a.m. A = 37 mi., B = 58mi., C = 70mi..
This is a repeat of a challenging and fun ride from last year.
Bring plenty of water as there are few sources for water.
Leader: Chris Boman...................................421-9030

Saturday Nov 26 2005
Mountain Charlie and Points Beyond
Meet at 9 a.m. at the Scotts Valley Park and Ride, turn right at King's
Village road and Scotts Valley Drive-it's behind the Metro Center.
A=approx 20mi/1500', B=approx 40mi/2500', C=approx 60mi/4000'.
Leaders: Anita & Howard...................................335-5792

Saturday Nov 19 2005
Aromas and San Juan Bautista/Scott's Birthday Ride
C riders will start from CCC at 9:00am for an approximately 80 miles.
B riders will start from 5 Mile House in Freedom at 10:00am for a 50 mile ride.
A riders will start from Ducky Deli in Aromas at 11:00am for a 30 mile ride.
Lunch at the bakery in San Juan Batista. Plenty of fun and surprises.
Leader: Scott Campbell................................. 479-3575

Saturday Nov 12 2005
Upper Salinas Valley
Carpool meet at CCC 8 a.m., start from intersection of Crazy Horse road and
Old San Juan road 9 a.m. Take Crazy Horse left turn off 101 to intersection.
This is probably our flattest ride:
A=25 mi/200', B=45mi/500',C=60mi/700'
Leader: Charlie Fisher...................425-3559