Ride Schedule

Napa, California

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Ride Levels

Level 1

Average 12 MPH and below

Level 2

Average 13 to 19 MPH

Level 3

Average 20 MPH and above

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

Aug 15, 2010

Tour of Napa Valley Pre-ride, for club members and volunteers. Meet at the Veteran’s Home picnic grounds.

  • 100 miles leaves at 7:00 a.m.
  • 65 miles leaves at 8:30 a.m.
  • 35 miles leaves at 9:30 a.m.
  • Lunch will be provided by the Club

Oct 9, 2010 - Levi Leipheimer's Gran Fondo. Although this is still 10 months away, registration is open and it will probably sell out quickly.

 

UPCOMING EVENT RIDES

For the season's century rides, see:
www.bikecal.com
www.bbcnet.com

For Those Wanting An Alternative to Ride the Rockies: check out slumgullionbicycletours.com $350 (roughly the same price as Ride the Rockies) gets you 4 days of riding, 250 miles, 3 Rocky Mountain passes (2 continental divides), and includes lodging, SAG, snacks, welcome dinner, and a celebratory lunch. Ride from the mountains to the wetlands and back. See the headwaters of the Colorado River. Eat Slumgullion Stew and homemade bread. 20 rider limit, still space for 4. I (Jim Fitch) know the folks who run this, and let me assure you that you couldn’t do better for a short tour in the Rockies.

WE NEED RIDE LEADERS!!

PARTICULARLY FOR FAMILY FUN RIDES. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, CONTACT HE WHO MAINTAINS THE RIDE SCHEDULE, JIM FITCH: jamesfitch@sbcglobal.net

carneros riders

Would you like to schedule a FAMILY FUN RIDE?

10:00 A.M - Level 1, Meet at Ben and Jerry's in downtown Napa. We'll ride 10 to 20 miles and return for treats. Families, kids, beginners, and experienced riders are welcome. Get a group together and contact Sandy at 226-9108 or Nancy at 255-7966 to schedule the ride. All children under 18 years old must wear their helmets.

WEEKLY RIDES

Saturdays

9:00 a.m. Variable route, 30-40 miles - Level 2

This ride does not always take place. Please call to confirm ride.

Meet at Browns Valley Market, 3263 Browns Valley Road. Tandems welcome. No drop policy. For more information, contact Cheryl Korte 707-265-0456.

9:00 a.m. Semi-variable route, 20-50+ miles, Level 2-2.5

Not an official club ride, but a regular ride in which many club members participate: Ride starts with Bob's Wednesday ride loop through Carneros. At Stanley Lane, the group breaks into smaller groups for further riding. Meet at Azzurro, at the corner of Main and Clinton Streets

Sundays

9:00 a.m. Variable route, 50-80 miles - Level 2.5-3

Meet at Dwight Murray Plaza, at the missing clock tower, on First between Main and Coombs. This ride leaves promptly at 9:10 a.m. For more information, call Mark Lucas at 707-224-8873 or Tim Thulin at 707-255-8931.

9:00 Variable Route, occasional field trips, 30-60 miles - Level 2

Meet at Bicycle Works, 3335 Solano Avenue. No drop policy. For more information, contact Bob Hillhouse, at 707-253-7000 or 707-252-1246 or Margaret Mackey at 707-252-1246.

Wednesdays

8:30 a.m. SHARP! 20 miles - Level 1.5-2

A leisurely two hour ride in the Carneros. This is a no-drop ride, which regroups regularly, and usually takes a group photo at the "Pigs 4 Sale" sign. Meet at Dwight Murray Plaza, at the infamous missing clock tower, on First between Main and Coombs. Refreshments at the Model Bakery afterwards. Rain cancels. For more information, call Bob Hillhouse at 707-253-7000 or 707-252-1246.

5:00 p.m. 21 miles - Level 2-3

The classic clockwise Mt. Veeder loop. Meet at the corner of Browns Valley Road and Redwood Road. Go overe Mt. Veeder and return via Dry Creek Rd. Optional return with the 6:00 p.m. counter-clockwise ride. No Leader.

6:00 p.m. Variable Route 20-25 miles - Level 2

Usually a counter-clockwise Mt. Veeder loop, going out on Dry Creek Rd., and returning on Redwood Rd. Meet at Bicycle Works. Bring lights in the winter. This is a no drop ride, for all levels. For more information, call Dave Pruett at Bicycle Works, 707-253-7000

Thursdays

8:45 a.m. Approx 20 miles with 2,000 feet of climbing – Level 2-3

Meet at the corner of Westgate Drive and Atlas Peak Road to ride to the top of Atlas Peak, returning via Hillcrest, with the Avenues optional. Rain cancels, but sprinkles are OK. For more information,
contact Gabby Gonzalez at 707-815-7436.

Fridays

6:00 p.m. Mountain Biking

Meet at Bicycle Works at 5:45 p.m. Group leaves (driving) at 6:00 for location just decided upon, often in the Angwin area. Bring lights all year , since this ride often finishes in the dark. For more information, contact Dave Pruett at Bicycle Works, 253-7000.