UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay tuned for updates! Join us for group rides, happy hours and other meet-ups throughout the season.
Weekly Ride
Wednesdays starting on 2/4/2020
Pedals up: 6:30 AM sharp
Rapha San Francisco
2198 Filbert St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
Beginners ride! Bring a buddy for a mid-week pick me up. Join us for a 20-mile loop of the beautiful Marin Headlands. We will take it easy until the climb and regroup at the top of Hawk Hill. From there we will dip into the valley and head to Battery Townsley before we head back to the city for some coffee and baked goods! Route is subject to change based on weather conditions. See you out there!
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/22044580
Questions? Email us at HCcoach@bestsbuddies.org.
East Bay Training Ride
Saturday, February 8th, 2020
8:30 a.m. arrive, 9:00 a.m. pedals up
Canyon Club Brewery
1558 Canyon Rd.
Moraga, CA 94556
Join us on Saturday, February 8th for a ride through East Bay starting and finishing at Canyon Club Brewery in Moraga. Pre-ride snacks and coffee will be provided, but be sure to pack accordingly!
Stick around after for a round of beers and appetizers on us! Please arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to pedals up and be ready to ride. This ride is free to attend, but spaces are limited so RSVP today!
Questions? Email us at HCcoach@bestsbuddies.org.
Calistoga Training Ride
Saturday, February 15, 2020
8:30 AM arrive, 9:00 AM pedals up
Cottage Grove Inn
1711 Lincoln Ave
Calistoga, CA 94515
Join us as we gear up for the 2020 Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle! Come out on Saturday, February, 15th for a 52-mile training ride through Calistoga hosted at the Cottage Grove Inn. Pre-ride snacks and coffee will be provided in addition to post ride refreshments and lunch! Please arrive at least ten minutes prior to pedals up to get ready to ride. This ride is free to attend, but spaces are limited so RSVP today!
Questions? Email us at HCcoach@bestsbuddies.org.
BBC: Rapha Los Angeles Ride
Saturday, August 31st, 2019
8:00 a.m.
7:30 a.m. arrive, 8:00 a.m. pedals up
Rapha Los Angeles
1347 4th St.
Santa Monica, CA
We’ll tag along with the Rapha Clubhouse Open Ride. This will be a three hour, no-drop ride at a social, talking pace with a Q&A session to follow. This ride will offer a chance to work on general group riding skills while meeting some of the Best Buddies Domestiques who will ride alongside you during the Hearst Castle event. Richard Fries, Director of Cycling Experience, will stay afterwards to help with any logistical, mechanical or training questions.
Please note: A properly functioning road bicycle and helmet are required for this ride. We highly recommend clipless pedals and shoes. Ride times are subject to change.
Questions? Email us at HCcoach@bestsbuddies.org.
TEAM EVENTS
In addition to events organized by Best Buddies Challenge staff, many of our event’s teams organize their own group rides, fundraisers and other meet-ups that are open to the public. If you are a Team Captain and would like to have your event listed below, please contact HCCoach@bestbuddies.org.
Year-Round – Team B4 Weekly Group Rides
Join members of Team B4 (our largest Southern California team based out of Redondo Beach) and the Beach Cities Cycling Club for weekly group rides of varying pace and distances. Details
Year-Round – 6Fifteen Cyclery Group Rides
Join members of Team 6Fifteen for a Sunday morning, no drop ride out of 6Fifteen Cyclery in Danville, CA. Details
Year Round- Livermore Cyclery Group Rides
Join members of Livermore Cyclery for a Saturday morning, no drop ride out of Livermore Cyclery at their Alamo location meeting at 7:45 am, roll out at 8:00 am sharp. For details call 925.829.4310.
Year-Round – Sunnyside Bicycles Group Rides
Join members of Best Buddies Central Valley for midweek and weekend group rides of varying pace and distances. Details