NOTE: You must pre-register to join this ride.
Distance: 47 miles
Pace: B (moderate, occasional stops)
Terrain: 4 (
hills, some steep climbs, with some relief)
Elevation gain: about 3,000 ft. per RWGPS
This ride is a series of moderate climbs with just one 10% kicker up Norris Canyon. Starting at Orinda BART we head south to Moraga and take the southern leg of Pinehurst before turning south onto Redwood Road climbing and descending to Castro Valley. From there we head to Crow Canyon Road and climb up and then turn off onto quiet Norris Canyon. One long climb later into ranchland we descend quickly to San Ramon. From there it's an easy roll up Danville Boulevard to Danville for a lunch stop at Henhouse before returning to Orinda. For a cue sheet, map, and GPS track, go
here.
Bring water and snacks. Please check the weather forecast beforehand and dress appropriately. If coming by BART to Orinda, check the
BART website for any train delays or schedule changes. Trains typically arrive in Orinda around 9:24 AM from SF and 9:32 AM from Antioch.
A lunch stop in Danville at
Sultans Kebab.
Meet at 9:30 AM with a 9:45 AM roll out.
Rain cancels. Contact ride host if weather is questionable.