Rides from our Shop
Saturday Morning Ride, Friday Mtn. Bike Ride,Sunday Ride
Rides require, at minimum, an appropriate bike in good working order, water, and a helmet. We suggest a spare tube and energy food as well. Many rides are held subject to weather. It's a good idea to confirm dates, times, and any specific requirements.
Saturday Morning Ride
The Saturday Morning Ride leaves
Cupertino Bike Shop at 7:30 AM. We ride through "the
maze" to
Saratoga. Once in Saratoga, there is the one,
two and three hill option. First hill is Peach,
second is Canon, and continue on to Highway 9,
lastly Westridge (off Highway 9, drops us into
the back of Los Gatos). These early hills can
be avoided, or ridden as a single, double or
triple warm up. We take Highway 9 into downtown
Los Gatos and then head to the hills via Kennedy
Road. Our ride ascends to
the top of Kennedy Road where we wait for all
riders before our descent to Camden Avenue. From
Camden Avenue we weave through a few neighborhoods
in San Jose until we're back on Mc Clellan Road
in Cupertino. Pace can be moderate to fast, we
usually split into two or three once we are off
of Kennedy. We try to make sure no one gets lost
or rides solo. Ride time is 2 to 2.5 hours.
Mountain Bike Ride
Friday MTB ride from the shop. Depart 9:00 am
and return 10:30 am. We
ride from the shop to Fremont Older Open Space,
via the RR tracks.
Once in Fremont Older the trails are fire road
and single track, for
beginner to intermediate riders. We visit up
to three peaks and have
lots of up and down trails. No big drop off or
obstacles. There are
horses around and we carry carrots to feed them,
if the horse people
approve. We have done this so many times the
horses recognize us and
expect their treats. We exit Fremont Older via
Regnart Rd, and have
gravity races to the bottom, watch out for Shannon,
he is a master of
this event. Come and join us soon.
Spectrum Ride
Saturday at 9 am. The Spectrum Ride officially starts at the Starbucks
at the corner of Hollenbeck and Homestead in Sunnyvale,
but often picks up additional riders as it motors along Foothill expressway toward Palo Alto.
The route has changed somewhat over the years, and now winds its way through Portola Valley, and out Canada road through Woodside. Riders typically
contest hot spot sprints at the Woodside town line,
and the end of Canada road*
Valley Ride
Wednesday at 6:00pm. Meet at Peet's Coffee and Tea
367 State Street in Los Altos. 30 miles of fast pace riding.
Pack handling skill required*
Noon Ride - Palo Alto
Noon every weekday. Page Mill and Old Page Mill road. 22 mile loop, with a longer option on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday*
Alto Velo "A" Ride
Sunday at 8:30 am. Meet at Peet's Coffee and Tea
367 State Street in Los Altos*
Alto Velo "B" Ride
Saturday at 9:00 am. Meet at Peet's Coffee and Tea
367 State Street in Los Altos*