UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay tuned for updates! Join us for group rides, happy hours and other meet-ups throughout the season.
Weekly Tuesday Tune-Up Rides
Tuesdays, starting October 15th
Pedals up: 6:30 AM sharp
Rapha San Francisco
2198 Filbert St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
Beginners ride! Bring a buddy and wake up your legs after that rest day. 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 Wharf 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.
BBC: Calistoga Pop-Up Ride
Wednesday, October 30th, 2019
8:30 a.m. arrive, 9:00 a.m. pedals up
Cottage Grove Inn
1711 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA 94515
“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride!” – Eddy Merckx
If you work from home or can call in sick or just take a day off, join us on Wednesday October, 30th for a 60 mile pop-up ride through Calistoga and explore some of the most beautiful Sonoma County roads! Pre-ride snacks and coffee will be provided in addition to post ride refreshments and lunch! The ride will be spirited but we will have regroup locations so that everyone can have a good time. 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!
PACE: Spirited (no-drop)
ROUTE: 60 miles – https://www.strava.com/routes/22182440
Please note: A properly functioning road bicycle and helmet are required for this ride.
BBC: Art’s Cyclery Ride
Friday, August 30th, 2019
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m. arrive, 12:00 p.m. pedals up
Art’S Cyclery
3988 Short St., No. 110
San Luis Obispo, CA
This will be a 60 minute 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 also meeting Richard Fries, Director of Cycling Experience, who will lead the 100-mile start on September 7th.
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.
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