SF Bay Trail Monthly Ride (Berkeley > Richmond > Point Richmond)

SF Bay Trail Monthly Ride (Berkeley at Brickyard Cove or Rydin Rd & Central Ave > Point Richmond)

Normally meets on the 3rd Sunday of every month, but this month it will be on the 4th Sunday so we can meet and ride with Matthew Galat of https://jayoe.com who will be in the area the 4th weekend of May.

2 distances: 25.5 miles and 18 miles (round-trip)

25.5 Mile Ride: Arrive/Park by 9:45 AM,
Meet at Brickyard Cove on the west side of highway 80 and university Ave in Berkeley CA,
WHEELS-ROLLING TIME IS 10:00 AM. There is ample parking available as well as a pubic bathroom.

18 Mile Ride: Arrive/Park by 10:25 AM, meet at Soth-West corner of Central Avenue and Rydin Rd in Richmond, CA (right next to SF Bay Trail). WHEELS-ROLLING TIME IS BETWEEN 10:35 - 10:45 AM - Street parking available nearby. Safest parking may be at Costco (1/4 mile further down Central Ave.). Meeting spot location map: https://goo.gl/maps/ZAXw5asLtAD2

Pace: 10-12 mph when pedaling on flat ground (14-15 mph on sections ridden only by the 25.5 mile riders)

Route Description: From Shell Mound trail head parking lot in Berkley the route follows the San Francisco Bay Trail north to meet with the 18 mile riders in Richmond. From Richmond, the route continues at a slightly slower pace on the SF Bay Trail to Craneway Pavilion (the old Ford assembly plant), stopping once along the way at a convenient restroom. From Craneway, the SF Bay Trail uses roads to connect with Point Richmond and the turn-around point at Kaleidoscope Coffee. Generally spend about 20-30 minutes at Kaleidoscope Coffee before heading back via the Dornan Tunnel and the bike trails at Miller-Knox and Brickyard Cove. Route is known for its scenic views of bay, marinas, waterfronts and birdlife.

Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49854701

Route Map (18 mile riders): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6998488

Notes:

1. The 18 mile route is almost all flat, one very easy short climb thru tunnel. The 25.5 mile route includes one small hill at Golden Gate Fields.
2. If doing the 18 mile version, please leave a comment so we'll know not expect you at the Emeryville start location.

3 For the 18 mile ride: please meet us on the south west side of the intersection. We will be heading west around Costco.