May 11 - 9:00AM • Sunday Climbing & Descending clinic
| Distance: | 0 |
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| Pace: | B |
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| Terrain: | 3 |
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* * * SPECIAL BIKE SKILLS CLINIC * * *
What goes up must come down, right?
Come join in this Different Spokes special bike skills clinic, presented by Lorri Lee Lown of Bay Area Velo Girls Cycling Club, by special arrangement.
In this 4-hour clinic, she will teach us how to climb like a pro - seated climbs, standing climbs, short climbs, steep climbs, extended climbs. And then, She will teach us how to come back down again, focusing on a fast straight descent, and then a technical switchbacky descent.
NOTE: We must have a minimum of six (6) riders (members or guests) for this event to happen.
FEE: $75/person (check or cash)
- Rain cancels: call
- Ride start:
- Gunn High School
780 Araastradero Road
Palo Alto, CA
From 280
# Take the PAGE MILL RD/ARASTRADERO RD exit toward ARASTRADERO ROAD EAST/PALO ALTO - go 0.4 mi
# Turn Left on PAGE MILL RD(CR-G3 N) - go 1.4 mi
# Turn Right on FOOTHILL EXPY(CR-G5 E) - go 1.3 mi
# Bear Left on ARASTRADERO RD - go 0.1 mi
# Arrive at 780 ARASTRADERO RD, PALO ALTO, on the Left
- Ride Leader:
- David Gaus
408-857-9106 mobile
dgaus@charter.net
May 11 - 10:00AM • Sunday Tour of San Francisco
| Distance: | 40 |
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| Pace: | B |
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| Terrain: | 2 |
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The Tour of SF set for May 4th didn't take place as planned, so I've rescheduled for May 11th.
Maxed out on Marin? Peeved about the Peninsula? But you still want to ride your bike? What you need is a relaxing tour of San Francisco!
Come join your fellow DSSFers on a bike tour around the circumference of SF. We'll explore the city on a moderately-paced, non-hammer ride. We will make a coffee stop or two and will stop for lunch somewhere.
DISCLAIMER: I've never ridden this route before, so we'll discover it together. I don't have an official DSSF route sheet, but you could help me put one together on this ride. What I do have is the cue sheet from the Gay & Lesbian Sierrans which seems to have the streets pretty well marked.
If you are looking for a relaxing urban ride and understand that we won't be using a detailed map, please join us!
Since we'll be riding in some urban areas, be sure to bring a spare tube and/or patch kit.
RSVPs are always appreciated for DSSF rides as it helps the ride leader plan and have enough route sheets.
- Rain cancels: call
- Ride start:
- Ferry Building
Back of the building along the water, outside Peet's
(Walk your bike through from the main entrance or ride around either side of the building)
Meet at 9:30 for a 10:00 rideout.
- Ride Leader:
- Patrick Heryford
415-613-2864
PJHeryford@yahoo.com
May 15 - 6:00AM • Thursday Hi Ho, Hi Ho it is off to work we go (...Ride to Work Day)
| Distance: | ~45 |
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| Pace: | D |
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| Terrain: | 3 |
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It's Bike to Work Day and I work in Palo Alto.
I'll be leaving the Castro around 6 a.m. I usually ride west through the panhandle and Golden Gate park till I get to Ocean Beach and then turn south and follow Skyline down to Canada into Woodside (I prefer taking Sawyer Camp Trail). From Woodside I take Mountain Home over to Portola Valley and either take Sand Hill Road or round-about Alpine into Palo Alto. If you work anywhere on the Peninsula (San Mateo, San Carlos, Redwood City) there are plenty of places to cut off early and be on your merry way. If you are further down the Peninsula please join in but I only go as far as Palo Alto. When I leave my apartment in the Castro at 6 am I'm usually into work about 9-ish. After work I take Caltrain home (no headwind!!)
- Rain cancels: yes
- Ride start:
- Peet's Coffee in the Castro (Market and 15th)
- Ride Leader:
- Larry L'Italien
415-786-1259
llitalien2@yahoo.com
May 17 - 6:00AM • Saturday Mountain View Double Metric
| Distance: | 127 |
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| Pace: | C |
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| Terrain: | 2 |
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* * AIDS LifeCycle Training Ride CROSS-POST * *
Come join (some of) your DSSF ALC7 Training Ride Leaders (Chris Thomas and David Gaus) for AIDS/LifeCycle CAT-3 Distance Training Ride #10: Mountain View Double Metric.
Here it is: a double metric century. But unlike many of the double metrics that are offered elsewhere, this one does not go overboard on the climbing. From downtown Mountain View, we will head north to cross the Dumbarton Bridge and then go through Fremont and Niles Canyon to Sunol. After that, its into new territory as we head east through Pleasanton and Livermore and to the top of the Altamont Pass and beyond before a big descent back into Livermore. (105-mile riders will skip the Altamont Pass climb.) After that, we will head northwest toward Blackhawk (headwinds are possible) and into San Ramon before our last climb of the day up Norris Canyon Road. After that, the final 35 miles are mostly downhill or flat as we return through Hayward and Fremont on our way back to the Dumbarton Bridge. We celebrate with a flat return through downtown Palo Alto on the Bryant Street bike boulevard, and we will arrive back in Mountain View just in time for a hearty dinner at any of the many restaurants within a couple of blocks. Congratulations ... you have earned it!
Total climbing on this ride is about 3,400 feet. You can see a preview of the route here:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/ALC-Cat-3-Double-Metric
In addition to our ride leaders, we will also have limited SAG vehicle support on this ride.
This is a challenging ride. It is longer than any single day of the ride in June and is designed for intermediate and advanced riders who want additional experience in rides of 10 hours and longer. You do not have to do this ride to be ready for June, but the challenge may help make June easier for you.
You do not need to be a super-fast rider to participate in these rides! And it is perfectly OK if you are at the lower end of the Cat-3 range; you do not need to be a 15-mph rider.
You also do not need to be an AIDS/LifeCycle rider to join ALC training rides, but you do need to be there for the Safety Speech.
This is not a DSSF event, you will be required to sign the AIDS/LifeCycle ride waiver.
Meet at 6:00am, Safety Speech at 6:20am, Ride Out at 6:30am.
RSVP here please:
http://www.aidslifecycle.org/rsvp.cfm?id=3895
(Please mention you are a Different Spokes member)
- Rain cancels: call
- Ride start:
- Evelyn Ave. at Franklin St.
Mountain View, CA
Three blocks west of the Mountain View CalTrain and VTA station, in the overflow parking lot at the corner of Evelyn Avenue and Franklin Street.
- Ride Leader:
- DSSF ALC7 TRLs
408-857-9106 mobile
rides@dssf.org
May 17 - 11:00AM • Saturday Family Fun Rolling on the Alameda Creek Trail
| Distance: | 24 +/- |
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| Pace: | A |
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| Terrain: | 1 |
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The Alameda Creek Trail is a dedicated paved biking/walking trail that runs along the creek from Niles Canyon to the Bay -- no cars allowed! We'll meet at the eastern starting point in Niles Canyon, and then roll along as far as the group wishes, hopefully all 12 miles to where the creek meets the bay, and then back again. This is an excellent ride for beginners, and for younger riders who are not yet used to riding in traffic. We'll start a bit later than usual, and plan on having a picnic somewhere along the route. Bring helmets, tubes, pumps, water, etc. just as on any ride, as well as a picnic lunch (we won't be riding by any fastfood outlets or mini-marts, so bring what you need). Younger riders are welcome: the leader will hopefully have her nephews with her, and might be pulling a trailer as well. No drop: the pace will be easy so as to enjoy the scenery and the company. Be prepared for other riders and walkers on the trail: we'll have a pre-ride safety talk on hand signals and safe passing practices. Riders can turn around at any point if the distance becomes a bit much for them. Meet at 11:00 a.m. at the Niles Staging Area for roll-out. Everyone welcome!
- Rain cancels: yes
- Ride start:
- Meet at 11:00 a.m. at the Niles Canyon Staging Area in Fremont. Take 880 south to Alvarado Niles Rd East exit. Alvarado Niles Rd. becomes Niles Blvd. From Niles Blvd., turn Right onto Old Canyon Rd to the Niles Staging Area.
Alternate BART option: Take any Fremont train from the East Bay to Union City BART station, ride south on Decoto Rd to where it intersects the trail and then head East to the Niles Staging Area. From the City, take a Dublin-Pleasanton train and transfer at Bayfair to a Fremont train to Union City station.
Rider leader will meet riders at 10:15 at Union City BART station to ride together to the Niles Staging Area. PLEASE RSVP if you want to meet at Union City BART so leader knows who to expect. Riders from the City should allow extra time due to the schedule problems on the Dublin-Pleasanton line.
- Ride Leader:
- Stephanie Clarke
510-558-9614
stephclarke@mindspring.com
May 24 - 8:00AM • Saturday Return to Hollister Hills: Aromas, Freedom, Corralitos loop
| Distance: | 74 |
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| Pace: | B |
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| Terrain: | 3 |
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* * AIDS LifeCycle Training Ride CROSS-POST * *
Come join one of your DSSF ALC7 Training Ride Leaders (David Gaus) for AIDS/LifeCycle Return to Hollister Hills. This ride series finishes in May with another twist, we are again skipping the Hollister Hills in favor of another new ride through two neighboring counties: Monterey and Santa Cruz!
We will head towards the backside of San Juan Bautista via back roads (can you name the produce?) and then head up and over Carr Avenue to our first stop, Aromas. From there we will head on to Freedom for lunch. Our return will take us through Corralitos and up and over Hazel Dell Road. From there, head on to Aromas again, but approaching from a different angle. And then to keep the return from being entirely the same, after climbing over Carr Avenue, we will take a slight diversion giving us a great view over the quarry off Riverside Road-Hwy 129 and 101 heading towards Salinas. From there, we finish retracing our path back to Hollister.
Total climbing for this ride is about 3,100 feet.
You can see a preview of the route here:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/113567
Faster riders are also welcome, just be aware that official Ride Leaders may not be out front with you, so make sure you get a route sheet!
You do not need to be an AIDS/LifeCycle rider to join ALC training rides, but you do need to be there for the Safety Speech.
This is not a DSSF event, you will be required to sign the AIDS/LifeCycle ride waiver.
Meet at 8:30am, Safety Speech at 8:50am, Ride Out at 9:00am.
There will be a post-ride potluck, complete with Bill's famous cheesy garlic bread.
If you bring something that needs to be refrigerated, Bill will be at the ride start to transport it home before we ride out.
If you want to purchase an appetizer, side dish, dessert or beverage after the ride, there is a Safeway on the way to the house.
RSVP here please:
http://www.aidslifecycle.org/rsvp.cfm?id=4226
- Rain cancels: call
- Ride start:
- Off The Chain Bikes
341 Tres Pinos Road
Hollister, CA 95023
- Ride Leader:
- DSSF ALC7 TRLs
408-857-9106 mobile
rides@dssf.org
May 26 - 9:30AM • Monday Memorial Day Rollin to Rosie
| Distance: | 22 |
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| Pace: | B |
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| Terrain: | 1 |
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Celebrate Memorial Day with a ride out to the Rosie the Riveter memorial in Richmond. We will roll from Lake Merritt BART station, through some urban streets, and then along the East Bay Shoreline trail out to Richmond and Rosie. Bring water, snacks and money for lunch. Helmets are required, and you should have what you need to patch a flat or change a tube. Meet the leader outside the Lake Merritt BART station at 9:35. This ride is suitable for everyone -- rolling along the water is a great way to spend a holiday.
- Rain cancels: yes
- Ride start:
- Lake Merritt BART station at 9:35 a.m. Look for the leader outside the entrance-way to the station. He will have his bike, aka The Red Rocker.
- Ride Leader:
- Alfred Santiago
510-586-3836
tishesdad95@yahoo.com
May 31 - 9:45AM • Saturday Relaxing Ride
| Distance: | 14/19+ |
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| Pace: | A |
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| Terrain: | 1 |
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Welcome to the Relaxing Ride where endurance is set aside for talk, enjoying the scenery, and the wildlife along the path through the Marin marsh lands.
This is a fabulous ride with two segments to choose from, SF/Sausalito or SF/Tiburon. Returns to the City by Ferry from either location. This is an excellent way to start biking and to ride with newcomers in an un-intimidating atmosphere!
This relaxing ride is designed especially for (but certainly not limited to) new riders or riders who are not yet sure of their capabilities. Strong riders who want to have an easy morning ride are also very welcome!
We will go at a slow and relaxing pace so that the views can be taken in and appreciated.
There will be some hills; however, if they are too much of a challenge for some people, the leader is patient and will wait for any rider wanting to walk up the hills. The adrenalin payoff, however, is the long downhill ride into Sausalito. But don't worry! If you are concerned about racing downhill (there are many people who are), we'll go at a slower pace or wait for you at the bottom of the hill.
Upon arriving in Sausalito the group will ride to the northern end of town ending up at Mike's Bikes and then on to explore a little section of the Sausalito boathouse area.
For those interested in continuing on to Tiburon, we will ride from Sausalito to Tiburon, and consider two options; either the short direct route, or the Camino Alto-Paradise loop.
Then lunch, optional. After lunch we will take the Ferry back to San Francisco. From SF you can cycle home or get on BART or Muni.
For fares and schedules, go to:
www.blueandgoldfleet.com/
Don't forget your ferry money! And, of course, a helmet is essential.
For any folks coming from the East Bay, if you are running late, call the Ride Leader.
- Rain cancels: call
- Ride start:
- Peets Coffee
2257 Market Street at 16th Street
San Francisco
- Ride Leader:
- Aaron Almendares-Berman
415.515.0910 mobile
aarondssf@gmail.com
June 8 - 9:30AM • Sunday Monthly East Bay BART-to-BART
| Distance: | 30 |
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| Pace: | A |
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| Terrain: | 1 |
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Come enjoy the countryside and clear air on this ramble from the Castro Valley BART station, to Sunol, through Pleasanton and back. Bring the usual -- helmet, pump, spare tube, wind vest and money for coffee and/or lunch. Easy access via BART. This is an excellent "first ride" if you've never ridden with DSSF before -- meaning the route will be beautiful, the company excellent, and the pace and distance moderate. Meet Alfred outside the fare gates.
- Rain cancels: yes
- Ride start:
- Outside the fare gates at Castro Valley BART station at 9:30 a.m. Take a Dublin/Pleasanton BART train from anywhere in the City; East Bay folks take a Fremont train and transfer at Bayfair to the Dublin/Pleasanton line.
- Ride Leader:
- Alfred Santiago
510-586-3836
tishesdad95@yahoo.com
June 21 - 9:00AM • Saturday China Camp loop to/from Club Picnic
| Distance: | 30/60 |
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| Pace: | C |
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| Terrain: | 2 |
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Ride to the picnic at China Camp State Park (approximately 30 miles one-way or 60 miles round trip.)
We will follow the normal route to Fairfax, and go over Wolfe Grade to San Rafael. After some San Rafael streets, we will head around Point San Pedro, with very little traffic, and some great views of the bay, beaches and swamps, even Mt. Tam if it's clear enough.
Meet at 8:30am, ride at 9:00am.
Remember if you want your food schlepped up to pack it in disposable containers.
Co-leader:
David Gaus
dgaus@charter.net
408-857-9106
- Rain cancels: call
- Ride start:
- McLaren Lodge
501 Stanyan Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
- Ride Leader:
- Jerome Thomere
(415) 601-1906 mobil
thomere@ai.sri.com
June 21 - 11:00AM • Saturday Club Picnic @ China Camp
| Distance: | 0 |
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| Pace: | A |
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| Terrain: | 1 |
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Come join us for the annual DSSF club picnic, at China Camp State Park. We will be at the same spot as last year, Buckeye Point.
There will be a group ride to the picnic from San Francisco and back, or you can drive to the park doing some great MTB trail rides or hike or just relax.
As always, bring something to grill, something to share and soft drinks will be supplied by the club. Bring your friends and bring your bikes or just come and hang out while we barbecue.
Ride to the picnic- 30 miles/60 round trip
Leave from McLaren Lodge (entrance to Golden Gate Park @ Stanyan St)
Remember if you want your food schlepped up to pack it in disposable containers.
Meet at 8:30--rides leave at 9:00am
Pace C Level B, lead by Jerome Thomere/David Gaus
China Camp MTB ride - to be determined
Contact for DSSF event: Dave Glidden daveglidden@mac.com or any board member.
- Rain cancels: yes
- Ride start:
- China Camp State Park - Four miles east of San Rafael on the shore of San Pablo Bay.
From Highway 101, go east on North San Pedro Road for five miles until it enters the park.
Latitude/Longitude: 38.0144 / -122.4600
- Ride Leader:
- Dave Glidden
(415) 846-2581
daveglidden@mac.com
July 26 - 9:30AM • Saturday Monthly East Bay BART-to-BART -- Castro Valley to Sunol and
| Distance: | 30 |
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| Pace: | A |
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| Terrain: | 1 |
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Come enjoy the countryside and clear air on this ramble from the Castro Valley BART station, to Sunol, through Pleasanton and back. Bring the usual -- helmet, pump, spare tube, wind vest and money for coffee and/or lunch. Easy access via BART. This is an excellent "first ride" if you've never ridden with DSSF before -- meaning the route will be beautiful, the company excellent, and the pace and distance moderate. Meet Alfred outside the fare gates.
- Rain cancels: yes
- Ride start:
- Outside the fare gates at Castro Valley BART at 9:30 a.m. City folks take a Dublin-Pleasanton train to Castro Valley BART station. East Bay folks can take a Fremont train and transfer at Bayfair to the Dublin-Pleasanton line.
- Ride Leader:
- Alfred Santiago
510-586-3836
tishesdad95@yahoo.com
August 30 - 9:30AM • Saturday Monthly East Bay BART-to-BART -- Castro Valley to Sunol and
| Distance: | 30 |
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| Pace: | A |
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| Terrain: | 1 |
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Come enjoy the countryside and clear air on this ramble from the Castro Valley BART station, to Sunol, through Pleasanton and back. Bring the usual -- helmet, pump, spare tube, wind vest and money for coffee and/or lunch. Easy access via BART. This is an excellent "first ride" if you've never ridden with DSSF before -- meaning the route will be beautiful, the company excellent, and the pace and distance moderate. Meet Alfred outside the fare gates.
- Rain cancels: yes
- Ride start:
- Outside the fare gates at Castro Valley BART station. City people take a Dublin-Pleasanton train to Castro Valley BART. East Bay riders can take a Fremont train and transfer at Bayfair station to the Dublin-Pleasanton line.
- Ride Leader:
- Alfred Santiago
510-586-3836
tishesdad95@yahoo.com
Periodic rides:
May 10 - 9:00AM • Saturday Jersey Ride
| Distance: | 27/47/59 miles |
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| Pace: | A |
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| Terrain: | 3 |
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This is the official monthly club ride for all members (guests are always welcome). The ride offers different distance and level options where once a month all DSSF club members can get out, ride and socialize with the club. The ride starts from Peet's in the Castro. There are three options so you can go at your own pace and distance so please pick the appropriate option to your level of ability, we want to make sure you enjoy the day. The rides split and regroup in Tiburon where we have lunch together as a group. This ride is usually on the second Saturday of each month; however there are a couple of exceptions for special events (see the calendar).
| Distance: | 27 Miles |
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| Pace: | A/C |
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| Terrain: | 3 |
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Turn off at the end of the Sausalito bike path and go directly into Tiburon where the other riders will join you for lunch. You can ride back to San Francisco (or take the ferry to avoid climbing the Sausalito hill). This option is recommended for those who are newer to road cycling.
| Distance: | 47 Miles |
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| Pace: | B/C |
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| Terrain: | 3 |
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This is a real fun loop with spectacular views! From Sausalito you have a small climb over Camino Alto before you head out and around the Tiburon Peninsula. This ride is recommended for the intermediate rider or for those who don't feel like the more strenuous third option.
| Distance: | 59 Miles |
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| Pace: | C |
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| Terrain: | 3 |
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Split off from the group and make the climb up Conzelman in the Marin Headlands then climb up that small canyon, McCullough Road before heading back out to Sausalito to ride the Tiburon Loop. This is the faster paced, more advanced option with extra hills and mileage.
Meet At: Peet's Coffee in the Castro (16th and Market Streets). Please arrive between 8:30am and 8:45am for ride sign-up. Ride leaves at 9:00am.
You can find a route sheet at:
http://www.dssf.org/dssf_html/pdf_documents/club_jersey_ride.pdf
RSVP Required
- Rain cancels: call
- Ride start:
- Peet's in the Castro
(please let us know if you want to join us along the route)
- Ride Leader:
- DSSF
rides@dssf.org
DSSF supported centuries:
May 18 • Sunday Strawberry Fields Forever
Strawberry Fields Forever (SFF) is one of the best cycling events in California. It features three routes 25 miles, 100 kilometers and 100 miles, which traverse some of the most beautiful regions of Santa Cruz County.
Remember to wear your club jersey!
25 miles
This is a nice loop from Watsonville out to Corralitos and back, through some beautiful coastal redwoods and apple orchards. Two short climbs. This is a great one for those just venturing forth on their first organized ride, or those with children in tow.
100 kilometers
A beautiful ride through southern Santa Cruz County. Includes approximately 4000 feet of climbing. Espressos and lattes at the levee, lunch at Royal Oaks, pie at Gizdich Ranch and perogi in Corralitos. A good ride for the accomplished weekend warrior.
100 Miles
This route starts with a climb to the Summit and then joins the 100K route. You need to be in mid season form for this ride. There are approximately 6000 feet of climbing. In addition to the Summit there are climbs in Prunedale and Corralitos. Be there or be square. Bring your granny and we dont mean your grandmother!!
Strawberries, chocolate, whipped cream, and our end of the ride meal.
Yes, our banner will be up at near the registration area before as a point for all of us to hook up.
Rain cancels: no
Ride start:
Pajaro Valley High School
500 Harkins Slough Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
DSSF CONTACT:
David Gaus
dgaus@charter.net
408-857-9106 mobile
May 23 • Friday Great Western Bike Rally (5/23-26)
Don’t miss out on a really fun weekend of cycling, running from Thursday (if you wish) thru Monday of Memorial weekend.
The event is held at the fairgrounds in Paso Robles where we camp and play for three days at “Camp DSSF”.
The Great Western Bicycle Rally is a large, friendly, family-oriented bike event extravaganza dedicated to recreational cycling that transforms the Paso Robles fairgrounds and the surrounding countryside into a pedalers paradise.
Talk about great bike riding! They provide the routes and you can choose from 25 scenic bike rides of varying distances and difficulty through farmland, vineyards, native oaks and even ocean scenery.
Each morning we gather to see who wants to do what. On one of the nights we will all go into town for dinner together at a restaurant.
Want to get in a great one-day and not spend the entire weekend? Enjoy the incredible scenery that surrounds Paso Robles by bicycle. You can get a taste of what the Rally is all about without being away from home the entire weekend. Check out the Great Western Bicycle Rally Century and Metric Century Ride for Sunday only option!
Rain cancels: no
Ride start:
Paso Robles Mid-State Fairgrounds
2198 Riverside Ave
Paso Robles 93446
DSSF Contact:
Dave Fales
bigmrdave@yahoo.com
408-431-4485 mobile
June 1 • Sunday AIDS/LifeCycle (6/1-7)
Team Different Spokes (Team #146) will be riding in ALC7, come see us off Sunday, June 1st at the Cow Palace at 6AM, or closing ceremonies on Saturday, June 7th at the VA Center in Los Angeles at 4pm!
AIDS/LifeCycle ...
.... will take place June 1-7, 2007, as cyclists and volunteers will travel 545 miles through beautiful California from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
... is the official cycling event of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center.
... is about HIV/AIDS and raising money to help the beneficiaries continue to provide the critical services and education needed to meet the growing needs of our community.
... increases awareness and knowledge about HIV/AIDS among participants, their donors and the general public.
... addresses the widespread misperception that HIV and AIDS are no longer a problem -- in fact more people are living with HIV & AIDS today than ever before, which means a much greater need for services.
Our journey:
June 1--Camp 1 Harvey West Park, Santa Cruz
June 2--Camp 2 San Lorenzo County Park, King City
June 3--Camp 3 Mid State Fairgrounds, Paso Robles
June 4--Camp 4 Preisker Park, Santa Maria
June 5--Camp 5 River Park, Lompoc
June 6--Camp 6 San Buenaventura State Beach, Ventura
June 7--Closing Ceremonies: VA Center, Los Angeles (near Brentwood)
Who is part of this team:
This team includes these participants:
Lawrence L Italien (S.F. Cyclist #1004)
Nancy Levin (S.F. Cyclist #1016)
Cameron Ross (S.F. Cyclist #1908)
Michael Schmucki (S.F. Cyclist #1241)
Dave Glidden (S.F. Cyclist #1242)
David Gaus (S.F. Cyclist #1243)
Patrick Heryford (S.F. Cyclist #1254)
Janine Swanepoel (S.F. Cyclist #1704)
Joseph Collins (S.F. Cyclist #1769)
Wly (S.F. Cyclist #2051)
John Coundouris (S.F. Cyclist #2329)
William Bir (S.F. Cyclist #2812)
Christopher Contos (S.F. Cyclist #3382)
Thomas Brock (S.F. Cyclist #2972)
Bart Narter (S.F. Cyclist #3004)
plus...
Roger Chapman (L.A. Cyclist #6718)
June 28 • Saturday Giro di Peninsula
Ride like the Italians at the 2008 Giro di Peninsula (pronounced "Gee-Row")! Join us at Bay Meadows Racecourse in San Mateo for another great ride.
All proceeds from the ride go to helping the Festa Foundation provide much-needed assistance to Bay Area people with developmental disabilities and their families.
It is an Italian experience...
In addition to helping Bay Area children and adults with developmental disabilities, the event offers:
- a great giro ("ride" in Italian is pronounced gee-row)
- great cibo (food)
- great luogo di sosta (rest stops)
- a great camicia (t-shirt)
- full SAG support and technical support in the morning
- a great fotografia (a free photo by photocrazy.com)
5 Courses!
100-mile route
Has two-and a half major climbs with 7,000 feet of vertical. “I thought it was a great mix of exhilarating scenery and lung-burning climbing.” said Joe Karp, of the Century course. This route takes you up to Skyline, down to the Pacific Ocean, then south to our meet up with the 100K route.
100K ride
goes through the beautiful Los Altos Hills area. It has 3,000 feet of milder climbing through some rolling hills over 60 miles.
70K tour
winds through Portola Valley and the famous “Loop” on Alpine Road. This is perfect for the intermediate rider.
30K route
has rolling hills, takes you to the Pulgas Water Temple and offers breathtaking views.
30K EZ
is flat the entire way - a pure pleasure ride that takes you along the San Francisco Bay then home to an Italian lunch!
DSSF Contact:
David Gaus
dgaus@charter.net
408-857-9106 mobile