PleasanTON to Pleasant HILL - BART2BART up the Iron Horse Regional Trail

Our first tri-valley ride! At 19.9 miles is a longer ride than usual (you may want to bring padded shorts even), but it is 99% on a dedicated bike path, the Iron Horse Regional Trail, and very flat. We will have 3 coffee/pastry/rest stops along the way. Best of all, we start at one BART station (Dublin/Pleasanton) and end at another BART (Pleasant Hill), so getting to and from the ride is a piece of cake. Join us for some carefree paved trail riding, excellent espressos, and a tour of the most pleasant-themed BART stations in the Bay!

We will gather at 10:45am and kick off at 11.

View the route at this link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55399932

Route description: This route starts at Dublin/Pleasanton BART. NOT West Dublin/Pleasanton BART, NOT Pleasant Hill BART - these have confused even your host in the past. From there, we ride North up the car-free Iron Horse Regional Trail for a care-free 20 miles with plenty of breaks close to the path. Our first stop is Bishop Ranch Center in San Ramon--a plein-air shopping mall with a few different coffee and snack options including a gelato place that does affogatos. Five more miles North and we stop at Maison Benoit in Danville - a very French bakery with good espresso and fresh pastries. Next stop is Lever Coffee in Alamo for another coffee or a cold soft drink. Finally, we end at the Pleasant Hill BART station, where the ride officially ends, and you are welcome to join the hosts for a delicious pint and/or grub at Hops & Scotch nearby.

Ride level:
Chill / Relaxed
Pace: 16 kph / 10 mph
Distance: 19.9 Miles
There will be at least 3 rest stops along the way. Everyone welcome. No one will be left behind.
Our Community Rules:
1. Be kind. Welcome and encourage other riders. Insults, shaming, and hate will be removed, and offenders will be banned.
2. Your safety is your responsibility. Helmets are required. Lights are required if riding in darkness. It is each rider’s responsibility to ensure their bike is clean, well-maintained, and fully functional.
3. All bikes are welcome. Occasional Brompton-only events will be clearly labeled. Contact your local Brompton dealer if you'd like to borrow a Brompton for an event (participation may vary).
4. If your plans change, please update your RSVP.
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