What we’re about
Welcome to West Coast Mountain Bikers!
Our group’s purpose is simple. We want to get people out riding whenever and wherever possible. As the Organizer of WCMB, I’m dedicated to helping people get out on the bike more often. I don’t care if you ride every day of the week or just a few times a month. I don’t care if you only ride with us or if you ride with lots of different groups. Mountain Biking for me is a passion that I want to share with everyone I meet. We don't care whether you're a hardened veteran that has seen the sport grow from fully rigid 21-speed bikes to the super machines they are today or someone who just bought their first mountain bike. We don't care if you if this is your first time riding in a group or if you're a member of every mountain biking social group there is.
My team of organizers and I have one simple goal: Try our best to provide you all with the absolute best rides. My team is made up of people from all walks of life from all over the Bay Area. We have Organizers representing nearly every part of the Bay including… the South Bay, East Bay, Peninsula, Santa Cruz and even the Central Valley and we all love to ride and share the ride with others.
Our rides will range from After-work social meetups and workouts to full on epic rides. We ride everywhere, including places that are off the radar of other groups. We ride all the local favorites, i.e. Fremont Older, Arastradero, Santa Teresa, Alum Rock, etc. as well as all the popular spots further outside our immediate area. Some of our favorites include Demo Forest, El Corte de Madera, Fort Ord, and the Many State parks nearby. We’ve also ventured to Tahoe, Downieville, Boggs and many more. As the years progress we will undoubtedly be adding even more exciting and fun places to our ride portfolio.
All of our rides will follow a no-drop policy. If you show up for a ride we’ll make sure you get out with us. Don’t worry about coming out and slowing people down. That sort of fence sitting will never get you out with a group. Come on out with us and we’ll look out for you. No one will be left behind on our rides.
If you ever have questions about how we rate rides or anything else please feel free to email me. I’m always willing to help a fellow rider, especially ones just getting started. We may not be the biggest group in the Bay but we are the best. I will always go out of my way to make my members feel welcome and appreciated. I also promise to never kick you out for not making it to a ride, I understand things happen. If you have idea for a ride or want to help out with hosting events, let me know. I'm always looking for passionate riders that love to share their passion with others on the trails.
Above everything else I just want people to get out and ride.
-David Butler
Founder
West Coast Mountain Bikers
Upcoming events
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Saratoga Gap Ride & Potluck Finale (B pace/Int skill/10 miles/1400 feet)
Saratoga Gap Parking, 17301 Skyline Blvd, Saratoga, CA, USEarlier start time: 4:30pm! Enjoy the ocean vistas of Long Ridge, the shady single-track of Peters Creek, and good times in the parking lot following this scenic and invigorating cross-country ride! The ride is full suspension, hard-tail, single-speed, and gravel bike friendly, but e-bikes aren't allowed on these trails. Check out the route here.
Please bring some food and/or drink to share post-ride. Also a plate, cup and utensils, and (optionally) a chair. There will be a stove/grill for anything that needs cooking. A warm and dry change of clothes, jacket and bug spray are useful.
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By RSVP'ing to or joining this event you acknowledge that you've read the TNGR Ride Rating and Release of Liability guide and you accept its terms.
3 attendees
Thursday Night Gap Potluck Finale C pace, Int. skill, 8mi/1k ft
Saratoga Gap Parking, 17301 Skyline Blvd, Saratoga, CA, USEarlier start time: 4:30pm! A C-paced version of the TNGR Potluck Ride. This ride meets at the same place and time as the B ride, and we join in with the same post-ride potluck as the B group. Bring food or drink for the potluck, for example snacks, side dishes, dessert. We ride as a separate group, at a slower pace with frequent stops for regrouping. This ride requires intermediate skills and you should be able to ride 8 miles and climb 1,000 feet of intermediate terrain in under two hours. If you're confident on trails such as Arastradero and Calero, this ride is a good next step. A warm and dry change of clothes, jacket and bug spray are useful as well.
The C route: https://www.trailforks.com/route/8-mile-saratoga-gap-route/?activitytype=1&z=13.4&lat=37.28021&lon=-122.15953
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By RSVP'ing to or joining this event, you acknowledge that you've read and understood the TNGR Ride Rating and Release of Liability guide.
3 attendees
Pleasanton Ridge Adventures (Intermediate / ~20 miles / ~3200+ ft / C+ pace)
Foothill Staging Area, Foothill Rd, Sunol, CA, USReminder that this day marks the end of DST. Enjoy your additional hour of sleep :D
Pleasanton Ridge is a huge park with many fun trails. There are numerous very tough fireroad climbs. EMTB recommended.
Meet at Foothill staging area around 9:20. Wheels roll at 9:30.
Route
Climb to the ridge and head north along Ridgeline and Thermalito. From there, we have the 4 DH loop options:- Augustine Bernal DH: Technical DH with many optional features. Rutted and washed-out on the top half. This trail is steep and takes a long time to climb back up.
- Bayleaf north: Steep trail with some tight switchbacks at the end.
- Bayleaf south: Similar to Bayleaf north. Slightly tighter switchbacks and some jumps.
- Valle vista: Scenic and flowy, good for the family. A bit of exposure, though.
We finish the ride with Meadow Pond Trail followed by a final festive descent.
Each DH costs 600-800 ft of climbing. Doing all four will be approximately 20mi and 4000ft. Planning to 2-3 of them depending on the group and condition.
There are a couple of bailout points for people with limited time/leg/battery. All bailout routes involve riding along Foothill Rd.
Difficulty: Intermediate. Expect narrow, loose, and steep trails with tight switchbacks at places. Climbing here is very steep.
Pace: C+. We start and end together and regroup at every intersection (there are a ton of them!). I'll bring one rope for the analog rider on steep climbs.
Bring:
- Lots of water. There is not much shade during the entire ride :(
- Helmet
- Water and snacks
- Trail-side repair tools
- A well-maintained bike.Keeping the group small for easier navigation. Please be reasonably sure you are coming before signing up to leave room for others. Dropping off at the last minute is NOT cool!
Guest riders are not allowed, this ride is for WCMB members. If you have a guest, please have them join. Liability etc. Thank you.
NOW THE NITTY GRITTY...
West Coast Mountain Bikers is a group riding community. We don't encourage individuals to come out to our rides that want to do their own ride five minutes after starting with us. We start together and stick together.If new to our group, please take the time to read our Ride Rating Guide, found at the link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eml9bs3b9aPik-XF9EuazGouBVefExveQXBc58Nkl9o/edit?usp=sharing
All of our rides require a helmet and properly maintained mountain bike.
Riders should be sure to read the description of the ride fully prior to their RSVP. Rides will vary by location and organizer, so be sure to sign up for rides that are appropriate for your skill and fitness level. If unsure if an event is appropriate, contact the event host prior to the event. If you have an existing medical condition please consult your doctor prior to joining an event.Meetup.com and West Coast Mountain Bikers do not allow minors to attend events. We will occasionally make exceptions, so long as the parent is also in attendance.
The event host and organizers ultimately have the last call on who can and cannot attend a particular event. When a members safety is concerned we will always err on the side of caution.
Release of Liability:By joining this event, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE it's owners, principals, affiliates, presenters, organizer, assistant organizer, hosts and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for injuries, damages, death and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice or information contained herein. You further agree that if you or someone under your supervision uses the information on this website you assume all risks of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release providers from all liability.
3 attendees
Demo Flow (Intermediate / 16 miles / 2300 ft / C pace)
Soquel Demonstration Trail Head, Creek, Los Gatos, CA, USThis iconic Demo Forest Flow trail delivers miles of machine-built rollers and berms.
Meet at the main (upper) parking lot. Temperatures can be cold at the start, even on sunny days, so a jacket is a good idea. Temperatures warm up quickly after leaving the parking lot.
The loop consists of:
- First fire road climb to the top, taking a short and fun detour on Cusack's trail. About 5 mi distance and 1000 ft elevation gain.
- Ridge trail. Has some short technical up/down sections. Borderline black diamond.
- Flow trail. Berms, whoops, and pumps galore for 3.5 mi.
- Final fire road climb back to the parking lot. About 3.5 mi distance and 1000 ft elevation gain.
- Option to climb back to the top to ride Braille trail.
We will go slowly and steadily on the climbs with a few rest stops. Plan to spend a bit over 1 hour on each climb and another 1 hour on the single-tracks.
We meet at the main (upper) parking lot around 8:30 AM. Wheels roll at 9:00 AM. There is no signal at the staging area to read "I'm gonna be 10 minutes late" messages. But feel free to catch us on the climb.
Bring:
- Helmet.
- Water and snacks.
- Trailside repair tools.
- A well-maintained bike.
Keep in mind that Soquel Demonstration State Forest does NOT allow E-bikes.
Guest riders are not allowed; this ride is for WCMB members. If you have a guest, please have them join. Liability etc. Thank you.
NOW THE NITTY GRITTY...
West Coast Mountain Bikers is a group riding community. We don't encourage individuals to come out to our rides that want to do their own ride five minutes after starting with us. We start together and stick together.
If new to our group, please take the time to read our Ride Rating Guide, found at the link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eml9bs3b9aPik-XF9EuazGouBVefExveQXBc58Nkl9o/edit?usp=sharingAll of our rides require a helmet and properly maintained mountain bike.
Riders should be sure to read the description of the ride fully prior to their RSVP. Rides will vary by location and organizer, so be sure to sign up for rides that are appropriate for your skill and fitness level. If unsure if an event is appropriate, contact the event host prior to the event. If you have an existing medical condition please consult your doctor prior to joining an event.Meetup.com and West Coast Mountain Bikers do not allow minors to attend events. We will occasionally make exceptions, so long as the parent is also in attendance.
The event host and organizers ultimately have the last call on who can and cannot attend a particular event. When a members safety is concerned we will always err on the side of caution.
Release of Liability: By joining this event, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE it's owners, principals, affiliates, presenters, organizer, assistant organizer, hosts and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for injuries, damages, death and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice or information contained herein. You further agree that if you or someone under your supervision uses the information on this website you assume all risks of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release providers from all liability.
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