What we’re about
Let's get-together for cycling excursions around Redwood Shores. Standard meet-up at Public Parking Lot near Oracle every Saturday and Sunday, generally at 9am for Group Riding. Fluid route(s) can accommodate a variety of skill levels and distances. Plus there are a few planned leisurely excursions throughout the cycling season. In training? Buddy up!
The Redwood Shores Cycling Meetup presents,
The Seventh Annual (Septennial) Civilized Century - Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Our group's signature local event held the first Sunday in August. Great for first-time Century Riders; seasoned veterans looking for a scenic, day-off from climbing; or Recumbent and EllitpiGo bikes.
Route options - 35, 60, 75, and 100miles.
$40 youth/$65 adult/includes mini-meal.
Signup at www.civilizedcentury.com . This event is limited to 300 riders and sells out each year so register early!
An RSVP here ONLY let's others know you plan to participate. You MUST register at Civilized Century . Photos from last year's Event .
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Scenic Ride to Orange Memorial Park w/San Bruno Mountain OptionOracle Parking/Restroom/Bridge, Redwood City, CA
www.CivilizedCentury.com registration is open!
Scenic Group Ride - no rider left behind. Leisurely pace to Orange Memorial Park (12-14mph). Then intermediate pace (16mph) and climbing to San Bruno Mt. Lunch afterwards if there's interest.
OPTION A: Scenic/flat ride to Orange Park (35miles RT, 3.5hours)
OPTION B: Continue on to San Bruno Mt (45-ish miles RT, 4.5-ish hours)
-Three sections of climbing (it's a mountain). Estimate - 1,500 feet.
-Two stretches of high speed, non-technical descendingRESTSTOPS:
1-Bayside Park
2-Orange Memorial Park
3-Brisbane Community Center
4-TBD as requiredWE ROLL OUT AT 9AM.
EQUIPMENT: Go light! Helmet, eye protection, spare tube, water bottle, phone, snack, moolah, and sunscreen.
- Scenic Intermediate Ride to Edgewood/Canada IntersectionOracle Parking/Restroom/Bridge, Redwood City, CA
www.CivilizedCentury.com registration is open!
No rider left behind. Bring water and snack. Two main goals:
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Check on Civilized Century yard signs at Edgewood/Canada roads
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Ride for 1.5 to 2 hours-ish depending - various ways to get from RWS to Edgewood/Canada intersection
a) Ralston-Bike Bridge-Canada Road-Water Temple-Edgewood
b) Ralston-Polhemus-Bunker-Skyline-Canada-Water Temple-Edgewood
c) Ralston-Hallmark-Crestview-Edgewood-Canada
d) BayTrail-to-Crystal Springs-Skyline-Canada-Water Temple-Edgewood
Route varies from 17 to 20miles. Climbing from 500 to 1500feet.
ROLL OUT AT 9AM.
EQUIPMENT: Go light! Helmet, eye protection, spare tube, water bottle(s), phone, snack, moolah, and sunscreen.
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- Scenic Intermediate Ride to Edgewood/Canada IntersectionOracle Parking/Restroom/Bridge, Redwood City, CA
www.CivilizedCentury.com registration is open!
No rider left behind. Bring water and snack. Two main goals:
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Check on Civilized Century yard signs at Edgewood/Canada roads
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Ride for 1.5 to 2 hours-ish depending - various ways to get from RWS to Edgewood/Canada intersection
a) Ralston-Bike Bridge-Canada Road-Water Temple-Edgewood
b) Ralston-Polhemus-Bunker-Skyline-Canada-Water Temple-Edgewood
c) Ralston-Hallmark-Crestview-Edgewood-Canada
d) BayTrail-to-Crystal Springs-Skyline-Canada-Water Temple-Edgewood
Route varies from 17 to 20miles. Climbing from 500 to 1500feet.
ROLL OUT AT 9AM.
EQUIPMENT: Go light! Helmet, eye protection, spare tube, water bottle(s), phone, snack, moolah, and sunscreen.
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- RAGBRAI Bicycle Tour Across Iowa (the state)Vibrant Music Hall, Waukee, IA
### What is RAGBRAI?
RAGBRAI, Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is the largest, longest, and oldest week-long recreational bicycle ride in the world with more than 15,000 daily riders traveling across Iowa in seven days the last full week of July. It is the small towns, local food, rolling Iowa farmland, heartland hospitality, and live entertainment each day that make RAGBRAI an annual tradition for bicyclists worldwide since 1973.
Inquire and register at - https://ragbrai.com/ragbrai-registration/ .
