rides
Silicon Valley Brain Tumor Ride - participants and volunteers needed
Aug 02, 2012The Silicon Valley Brain Tumor Ride is a family-friendly bike ride and community day benefiting the National Brain Tumor Society!
Every day in the U.S. over 575 people are diagnosed with one of the 120 different types of brain tumors. Second only to Leukemia, Brain Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children and yet research continues to remain underfunded... read the whole note.
San José Bike Party Ladies Ride
Jul 09, 2012The ride will begin at 6:00 pm on Saturday, July 14th, starting in San Pedro Square Market. Arrive an hour early at 5:00 to check out the San José Bike Clinic, grab a bite to eat, and soak up the vibe! Whether you are a Bike Party regular, or if you want to try a social ride for the first time, the Ladies Ride is the perfect opportunity for women of all backgrounds and riding levels to enjoy... read the whole note.
Giro di Pacifica
Jun 18, 2012Celebrate Parca's 60th year of helping people with developmental disabilities live independently by joining them for the Giro di Pacifica, Saturday, July 28, 2012, a ride designed to appeal to every level of rider, from expert to beginner. Participants have a choice of four distance ride options―the Giro Century, a Metric Cento (63-mile), Metric Cinquanta (33-mile), and Metric Venticinque (16-... read the whole note.
Canary Challenge Fundraiser Ride
Jun 12, 2012Parents, students, and community members are all invited to join other Bay Area cycling enthusiasts on a fun, professionally run and well-attended charity cycling event that meanders through the foothills of Silicon Valley and over Skyline as riders ride along the coast. Not to worry, there are distances for everyone ranging from 50 kilometers to the 100-mile century. The ride is hosted by the... read the whole note.
Group ride to Maker Faire
May 14, 2012Bay Area Bike Party is organizing this group ride from downtown San José to the 7th Annual Bay Area Maker Faire 2012 - May 19th, San Mateo Event Center near the Hillsdale Caltrain Station. Participants can take Caltrain back or ride.
This ride is a total of 30 miles, and flat. It should take 2.5 to 3 hours (if you start from San José), including rest stops. The route is available at:... read the whole note.
Tour de Santa Clara
May 07, 2012The Tour de Santa Clara is a free event highlighting local bicycling resources. The event is Saturday, May 12 from 10:00am-2:00pm at Bowers Park in Santa Clara. Participants are encouraged to discover bicycle routes highlighting City landmarks and services, pick up tips on safe cycling, and enjoy fun giveaways from local businesses. This event is sponsored by the City of Santa Clara Youth... read the whole note.
Peninsula Bike Party ride
Apr 26, 2012Peninsula Bike Party’s next big monthly ride (every 4th Friday) is April 27 and will start and end at the Mountain View Caltrain Station. Riders will meet at 7:30 pm and roll out at 8:00 pm. The route is now available at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1105355. This month’s theme is Comic Books. Dress up as your favorite superhero (or villain)! The route is 21.5 miles and includes 4 downtowns:... read the whole note.
Discover Downtown: A guided bike tour of San Jose
Mar 27, 2012Learn about San Jose’s cultural and natural history on a guided bike tour of downtown San Jose! San Jose native Stephanie Wilson and GRPC naturalist Greg Kerekes will lead riders on three-hour, five-mile guided tour of downtown San Jose. Starting at the Guadalupe River Park Visitor Center, the tour will head south on the Guadalupe River Trail and into downtown San Jose, where riders will... read the whole note.
King of the Mountain Charity Cycling Challenge
Mar 12, 2012Registration for this year's King of the Mountain Charity Cycling Challenge is now open. To register, please click on the following link: https://www.bikereg.com/Net/15608
Join 400 amateur cyclists, including CEOs of major Silicon Valley companies and elected officials from the region, as they climb the steep Sierra Road hill in East San Jose for the Silicon Valley Leadership Group's... read the whole note.
Bike 4 Breath
Mar 08, 2012Ride ONE day, and make a difference for a lifetime!
On Saturday July 14th, join hundreds of riders helping Breathe California offer clean air and lung health programs to communities across the Bay Area. Routes are provided for all types of riders from a 10 and 18 mile ride, great for beginner and families, to a 50 and 62 mile ride for more experienced riders. All ages and abilities are... read the whole note.