What's coming in the Fall?

Of course I will be on the Arthritis Foundation bike tour in mid-September.  More information is available at http://oregonbikeclassic.kintera.org/.  The site has route details for the tour was well as other information.

If you would like to ride for the Arthritis Foundation, but need something shorter and closer to home, try the one-day ride in Pescadero on October 8.  More information is available at: http://arthritisbikeclassicpescadero.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1169677.  Participants can choose from 4 fully supported, routes: 16, 25, 41 and 63 miles. The 16 mile route has 600+ feet of climbing. This beautiful ride features coastal views, few people, and even fewer cars. Great as an out and back to avoid riding on HWY 1. The 25 and 41 milers will take you through coastal hills, mighty redwood forests and amazing views. The 41 mile route also includes the Pigeon Point Lighthouse. The 61 mile route is a coastal classic. South from Pescadero to the coast, up HWY 1, through Pescadero to Stage Road, onto Tunitas Rad, Skyline, West Highway 84, over Haskins Hill and back to the Harley Goat Farm where a wonderful, organic meal will be waiting for you along with awards, presentations and a goat impersonation contest.

If you missed Pedalfest, you can support Bike East Bay, the Oakland Grand Fondo takes place on October 1.  Tackle the East Bay hills on the 28-, 55-, or 80-mile routes, which feature golden hills, redwood forests, and sweeping bay views. Or ride with the whole family on the 13.5 mile Fun Fondo route along the Oakland Waterfront. Ride proceeds benefit Bike East Bay's <https://bikeeastbay.org/> work to improve your ride through advocacy, education, and fun events.  This is a fully supported ride with a post-ride feast and cycling expo at Jack London Square at the end.

Or try the Mt. Diablo Challenge, put on by Valley Spokesmen also on October 8.  You can race to the top with the competitive riders and vie for a prize or join the recreational riders looking for a challenge.  More information is at http://www.mountdiablochallenge.org/.

The Tour of the Sacramento River Delta, also by Valley Spokesmen, which I mentioned in my fall post will take place October 14 & 15.  More information is available at: http://valleyspokesmen.org/event-2454976