Northern California - Anybody Know Some Nice Road Rides? East Bay.

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DRietz
01-21-10, 08:03 PM
Hey guys, so once the new road bike is built, I'll need to get back in shape. Does anybody know a few good 15-20mile loops or out-and-backs from San Leandro?

Thanks! Maybe we can do some meet-up rides if people are up to it.

BenRidin
01-21-10, 10:11 PM
So many too post, so little time. Do yourself a big favor and go over to Klimb.org (http://www.klimb.org) and download the program. It will give you a lot of route ideas in and around your area.

Good job on getting back in shape.

BR
DRietz
01-22-10, 08:41 AM
It seems like there are three versions of the program, which one should I choose for the East Bay? Edit: teehee...nevermind. I'm just bad at looking for stuff.

Yeah, it's going to be great. Haven't ridden regularly since the summer... :(

UmneyDurak
01-22-10, 10:02 AM
When I lived in San Leandro I used to take Estudillo to Lake Chabot Rd, to 7 hill Rd, to Redwood Rd, and loop back by the way of Skyline and Golf Links Rd. It is quite hilly, thought. Although if I remember correctly it was closer to 30 miles? It has been a while.

UD
DRietz
01-22-10, 06:30 PM
Yeah, I rode that during the summer when I was in my prime. Closer to 35, actually, and Lake Chabot road is essentially all uphill until Castro Valley. :lol:
tn9
01-22-10, 08:26 PM
Have you ridden from San Leandro to Alameda via Doolittle Rd. Or you can go to Berkeley from Doolittle.
DRietz
01-25-10, 07:43 PM
Well, in my search for some good routes, I came across a local club. Cherry City Cyclists, expect my application in a week. :D
jonathanb715
01-25-10, 11:46 PM
Well, in my search for some good routes, I came across a local club. Cherry City Cyclists, expect my application in a week. :D

If you don't like hills, avoid their Best of the Bay ride! Every time I've done Sierra, I seem to see their SAG at the top. Some very nice folks in that club.

JB
fc_
01-26-10, 07:10 PM
Well, in my search for some good routes, I came across a local club. Cherry City Cyclists, expect my application in a week. :D

Welcome to the club! Are you planning on Saturday's ride to Sunol?
DRietz
01-26-10, 09:05 PM
I'm not riding as of yet. I'm currently attempting to sell my mountain bike frame in order to buy my road frame. I'll be joining in on the Alameda rides within a month (hopefully).