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We set the pace, terrain, and distance of our scheduled rides to the skills and interests of the group. Most rides are 30-40 miles long including the “Bridge to Bridge” loop (riding from Benicia to Crockett to Martinez and back via the Carquinez and Benicia Bridges) and the “Rockville” ride through Cordelia and Green Valley to Rockville and back). Rides can vary from these routes depending on the size, skills, and interests of the group. All rides include a “coffee stop” to rest, snack, and enjoy each other’s company. No one gets left out, left behind, or “dropped”. Join us for a ride and try us out!

Our club has organized two ride groups to accommodate members’ needs: A-Ride and B-Ride. Refer to the Ride Calendar for ride dates, starting times, and starting locations.

“A” Ride

This ride is suitable for the more experienced rider having endurance for a 3-4 hour ride (with a mid-ride coffee stop) at an average pace of 14-16 mile/hour often with 1000 to 3000 feet of climbing. Although this is a faster paced ride, it is still a no-drop ride to allow riders to build their endurance and not get left behind.

Questions? Contact Bob Hyde at mail@beniciabicycleclub.org

“B” Ride

This ride is suitable for developing riders or experienced riders preferring a slower pace. This ride is typically 2-3 hours (with a mid-ride coffee stop) at an average pace of 10-12 miles/hour with some climbing.  This is a no-drop ride so no rider gets left behind.  To ride comfortably with this group, you should have sufficient conditioning and endurance to ride a 20-30 mile route with moderate climbing.  An example of this is the Benicia-Martinez “Bridge-to-Bridge” circuit at 23.8 miles and ~1500 ft of climbing.  Feel free to contact one of the ride sponsors listed for the A or B ride groups to learn how to develop your conditioning to comfortably ride with this group.

Questions? Contact Steve Bahr at mail@beniciabicycleclub.org or Nancy Lund at mail@beniciabicycleclub.org

Benicia Bicycle Club Best Practices

  1. Become a Club Member by paying the $30 dues annually.

  2. Sign the Club Liability Waiver each year.

  3. Download the TeamSnap App to your phone and request to join the “Benicia Bicycle Club”. The TeamSnap App is the primary communication tool for the club. Details or changes to upcoming rides are shared via TeamSnap. The Chat and Email features of TeamSnap are the best way to stay “in the loop” regarding club rides, social events, service projects, meetups, etc.

  4. Always wear a helmet when riding.

  5. Be on time for scheduled rides.

  6. Designate a “sweeper” for all rides. Our rides are “no-drop” rides and the group will assure that an experienced rider rides last to assure that all riders arrive safely at the destination.

  7. Adjust the pace and route based on the fitness and abilities of those present. Both A and B-level rides are offered.

  8. If a group splits up (for example a long climbing segment), agree on a “regroup” point beforehand (e.g. top of the climb, street intersection, etc.).

  9. Look out for each other. Assist other riders with flat tires or other needs.

  10. Provision yourself. Carry water, money (Apple Pay, credit card, cash), energy food, spare tire tube, and tire levers, a mini tire pump, or gas cartridges.

  11. Road ID. It is highly recommended that all riders carry some form of ID and include emergency contact(s), health insurance info, and any medical concerns (allergies, etc.).

  12. Medical Info for your iPhone: In the unlikely event, you were knocked out in a crash, your cyclist friends could access your information for the Fire/Paramedic crews very easily.  There is even a setting you can toggle on that will transmit your medical information to the 911 operator when your phone is used to dial 911. 

    The following short support document on the Apple website shows you how to do it.  

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207021

    I encourage you all to do this, in the hope we never need to use it. 

  13. Get help during an emergency with your Android phone

    You can use the Personal Safety app to save and share your emergency info. Your phone can also contact emergency services automatically in some countries and regions and with certain carriers.

    Important:

    Prepare for an emergency

    Important: Anyone who picks up your phone can view your lock screen message and emergency information even if your phone is locked. You can turn this setting off in the Safety app.

Club Rides

Here are some typical club rides (click on map to access more details) :

Bridge to Bridge via Cummings Skyway

Mt Diablo from Benicia (out and back)

Winters Ride Loop from Valley Cafe

Pittsburg to Steeltown Coffee

Walnut Creek Brioche de Paris

Gordon Valley Loop out Lopes Road

Tiburon Loop from Richmond

Martinez Roller Route Alamo Peets

Moraga

Pinole Loop

Bridge to Bridge Counter via Scenic

Windsor Loop - Esposti Park on Shiloh Rd

Vacaville Journy One Lake Coffee

2024 Club Focus Ride Schedule

(For all externally organized century rides listed below, the club will focus on the metric century distance (~60 miles). Club members desiring to ride a different distance are encouraged to indicate this desire in the “availability” section of TeamSnap so others are aware and can ride with you if they too desire this distance)

  1. BBC President’s Day Club Ride Sat, Feb 19th.  Rockville to Winters and return (Lunch at Steady Eddy’s)  60 mi, 1900 ft elevation. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45315620

  2. BBC Spring Moxie Club Ride Sat, March 23rd.  Rockville to Lake Berryessa, Lake Solano and return  60 miles 3200 ft elev (A-Ride), 36 mi, 1600 elev (B-Ride)

    https://ridewithgps.com/trips/84697414 (A-Ride) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38707824 (B-Ride)

  3. Cinderella Century Sat, April 13th.  Pleasanton, 63 mi, 2700 ft elev ($83) and 93 mi, 5500 ft elev ($83).  Registration OPEN  (Price increase after April 5).
    https://www.valleyspokesmen.org/cinderellaclassic/
    Note: This is a woman-only ride.

  4. Primavera Century Sun, April 21st.  Fremont, Registration OPEN, 63 mi, 4300 ft elev ($90), 85 mi, 5300 elev ($90) and 101 mi, 6300 ft elev ($90) (Price increase after Jan 31)
    https://ffbc.org/primavera/ 

  5. Strawberry Fields Forever Century Sun, May 19th, Watsonville-Santa Cruz, Registration OPEN,   64 mi, 3200 ft elev ($85) and 103 mi, 6000 ft elev ($85) mi (Price increase after Mar 13) https://www.cyclistsforculturalexchange.org/sff

  6. Sequoia Century Sun June 2nd. Los Altos, Registration OPEN,  62 mi, 6400 ft elev ($95), 72 mi, 8000 ft elev ($110) and 100 mi, 9500 ft elev ($125)  (price increase after Feb 29)
    https://westernwheelersbicycleclub.wildapricot.org/Sequoia

  7. BBC King Ridge, Meyer Grade Club Ride Sat June 22, Monte Rio, 55 mi 5200 ft elev

    https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15294984

  8. BBC BBQ Club Ride Sat, July 20th. (route not yet determined)

  9. Marin Century Sat, Aug 3rd.  San Rafael-Stafford Lake, Registration open, 63 mi, 4500 elev ($100),  100 mi, 7200 ft elev ($110) (Price increase after April 15)
    Century Bike Rides. Cycling California small and big rides. Marin Century. Mt Tam Century, - Marin Cyclists

  10. Tour de Fuzz Century Sat, August 31st. Santa Rosa, Registration open, 62 mi, 2800 ft elev ($125) and 100 mi, 6800 ft elev ($135)
    https://www.tourdefuzz.org/

  11. BBC Lake Tahoe Circumnavigation Club Ride Fri. Sept 20th.  South Lake Tahoe, 74 mi, 4400 ft elev.  Planning a non-weekend ride due to heavier traffic on weekends.    https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44066599

Click for our calendar of events: CLICK HERE

Non-members must sign a waiver at the start of the ride: Click Here for Waiver Form