Come join us for a Pinehurst to Wildcat loop!

We will meet at 8am and roll by 8:30am from the shop. The group will head up the bike path to Moraga and into Canyon for the climb up Pinehurst. Quick regroup at the top of the climb before heading across Grizzley Peak to the Steam Trains for a water and bathroom break. Then we roll down South Park Drive and down Wildcat to Orinda before taking the Highway 24 bike path back to Lafayette and then back to the shop.

If you have questions or comments please email andy @ racycles . com and either I can answer or I will forward to our ride leader Marta.

Join us for a mixed terrain / gravel loop Thursday afternoons with Scott Palmer as our ride leader.

We will meet at 5-5:15pm at the shop, and roll by 5:30. The group will head to Shell Ridge by riding down Mt. Diablo Blvd and head into Shell Ridge at Howe Homestead Park. A 10-mile dirt loop on the mostly smooth fire roads and legal singletracks of Shell Ridge, and then roll back to the shop.

This is a casual ride, that is focused on getting out for a quick ride after your work day and before the weekend hits. If you have questions or comments please email Scott - Scott @ racycles . com

Summer is officially here so a stroll through the East Bay Hills on Wildcat Canyon, to Grizzley Peak, to Redwood, to Pinehurst is on tap for this ride.

We will meet at the shop at 8am and roll at 8:30am. The women's only ride will also be meeting at this time, and will be doing a very similar route but in the clockwise (Pinehurst to Wildcat) direction.

The weather is forecasted to be great with a high temp of 75 currently in the long range.

The group will roll up the bike path and cut off in Lafayette to head to Orinda and then up Wildcat. At the top of Wildcat we will very briefly regroup at the Inspiration Point parking lot, before climbing South Park Drive to the Tilden Steam Trains. After a water / bathroom stop at the Steam Trains we will roll along Grizzley Peak to Skyline, and down Redwood Road to Pinehurst. After the short and winding climb up Pinehurst we will head into Moraga and back to the shop via St. Marys Road and the bike path.

Please plan your nutrition and hydration based on the one main stop at the Steam Trains. We do not ever try to lose riders, but there can be a big mix of fitness and skill levels on our rides. So, please also ensure you have the route downloaded to your GPS device in the event the group gets split up.

Please share the ride with your friends and try to RSVP to this event so we have an idea of how many people are coming.

If you have questions or comments please email me - andy @ racycles .com

Come on out for the kick off of Thursday Night Gravel with Scott!

Meet at the shop around 5, and roll at 5:15pm.

The route is some road to Shell Ridge, a good singletrack and fire road loop, then back to the shop. No frills, nothing crazy, just gravel goodness right down the street!

email me with questions - andy @ racycles . com --OR -- Scott @ racycles . com

Join us for a mixed terrain / gravel loop Thursday afternoons with Scott Palmer as our ride leader.

We will meet at 5-5:15pm at the shop, and roll by 5:30. The group will head to Shell Ridge by riding down Mt. Diablo Blvd and head into Shell Ridge at Howe Homestead Park. A 10-mile dirt loop on the mostly smooth fire roads and legal singletracks of Shell Ridge, and then roll back to the shop.

This is a casual ride, that is focused on getting out for a quick ride after your work day and before the weekend hits. If you have questions or comments please email Scott - Scott @ racycles . com

The longest days of the year are upon us, and the heat is well on its way. This is the perfect time of the year for a Morgan Territory Loop! Come join us for another exciting RA Cycles Group Ride!

We will meet at the shop at * 7:30am * - and roll at *8:00am * so we can beat the HEAT and the weekend traffic.

From R&A Cycles Walnut Creek we roll south on Mt. Diablo Blvd, quickly connecting with the Contra Costa Canal Trail and out to Oak Grove Road. A left turn onto Ygnacio Valley sees our first climb up and over to Clayton for our first regroup / bathroom stop.

🛑 **Rest Stop #1 – Clayton Market (around mile 15):**
Very quick refill and regroup at the market / park in downtown.

From Clayton, we follow Marsh Creek Road, and then the real climbing begins. Morgan Territory is a legendary East Bay climb with tight switchbacks, eucalyptus canopy, and almost* no car traffic. It’s peaceful, punchy, and the crown jewel of the route.

🛑 **Rest Stop #2 – Morgan Territory Summit Staging Area (approx. mile 30):**
Catch your breath, grab a snack, and soak in the views at the top. The staging area is a quiet plateau with wide-open vistas—perfect for photos.

The descent down the south side of Morgan is fast, technical, and unforgettable, dropping into Livermore’s countryside with vineyard views and sun-drenched roads. Then we’ll take Highland Road, connecting to Camino Tassajara, and finally wind back through Blackhawk - Danville - Alamo neighborhoods.

Back into Walnut Creek, and a quick jog from Rudgear to Olympic Blvd, and finishing on Blvd Way back to the shop.

Ride Stats:

📏 Distance:54 miles
⛰️ Elevation Gain: 3,280 ft
🛣️ Road Type: 100% paved
🚴‍♂️Pace: Steady on the flats, maybe a paceline or two, go at your own pace on the climbs.

Please RSVP to this event if you plan to join!

Share this with any and all of your riding partners!

If you have any questions or comments please email me - Andy @ racycles . com

We will meet at 8:45 at the shop for restrooms and last minute tire pumping. The plan is to roll at 9am.

The route planned is to roll from the shop to Danville via Danville Blvd. and climb up Mt. Diablo through South Gate up to junction / saddle. A quick re-group at the saddle and then a fun descent down through North Gate, making our way back to the shop through Walnut Creek!

Please dress and plan nutrition appropriately. If you have any questions please email andy@racycles.com.

The time change is behind us, and spring appears to be here in full force! Come join us for a loop through the redwoods of Canyon / Pinehurst, along Grizzley Peak, and back through Lamorinda.

Our Saturday Open Group Ride is doing a similar route, but in the other direction. They will also meet and start at the same time! Check the RA Cycles Northern California Strava club page for that event.


We will meet at 8:00am and roll at 8:30am. The group will head up the Lamorinda bike path to Moraga, and take a right turn on Pinehurst into Canyon. A quick regroup at the top of Pinehurst, and then onto Grizzley Peak for what should be some of the clearest views of the Bay. A quick water stop at the Tilden Steam Trains, then down South Park drive and over to the recently re-opened Wildcat Canyon descent to Orinda. Then we will roll to downtown Orinda and either turn to head back, or continue to Moraga for a few additional miles. The group will decide once we descend Wildcat.

38 miles, and 2800ft of climbing. Should take the group 2.5 hours with stops.

Ramona's Cafe will be open après ride serving light food and beverages!

Marta will be leading as usual.

Please share this ride with your friends and riding groups! If you have any questions or comments, please email me - andy @ racycles . com

Spring is winding down and summer is right around the corner. So our next shop ride is a great spring double loop out to Crockett and back.

We will meet at the shop at 8am and roll at 8:30am. Bathrooms, tire pumps, and last minute items will be available.

We will roll from the shop and take Buena Vista out to Alhambra Ave into Martinez. We will briefly regroup at the cemetery just before we hit the Carquinez Scenic Drive and Bike Path to Crockett. In Downtown Crockett we will regroup/bathroom stop at the gas station. Then we head up Crockett Blvd to Cummings Skyway, and down Franklin Canyon back to Alhambra Ave. On the return leg of the ride we will head out to Pig Farm and Bear Creek Road and turn left onto my favorite short and steep climb in the East Bay - Happy Valley Road. A brief regroup at the top of the climb before we descend into Lafayette, and back to the shop via Deer Hill Road to Stanley to Camino Diablo which puts us at the shop.

Please plan your nutrition and hydration based on the weather forecast and the one man stop in Crockett.

Please download the route to your Garmin or Wahoo in advance, and plan to be self sufficient should the group get separated. We do not plan to leave anyone behind, but there is usually a wide range of speed and fitness levels on the ride.

Share the ride with your friends and riding groups.

Please email me with any questions or comments - andy @ racycles . com

This Saturday we have tentatively planned another installment of our Women's Shop Rides!

We will meet at 8:45 at the shop for restrooms and last minute tire pumping. The plan is to roll at 9am.

*The weather looks a bit wet! Soaking wet roads or steady rain will cancel the ride.*

The route planned is to roll from the shop to Pleasant Hill Road, left on Reliez Valley Road, and over to Alhambra Valley Road for a climb up to Pig Farm. A quick re-group at the top of Pig Farm, then a fun descent down to Bear Creek Road for the Three Bears. Once in Orinda we will turn left and head through downtown Orinda and continue on to Moraga. A left turn at the end of Moraga Way then right turn onto St. Marys Road, and finally hopping onto the bike path back to Olympic Blvd and Boulevard Way back to the shop!

Please dress and plan nutrition appropriately!

The ride will be led by Marta as usual!

If you have questions please email me - andy @ racycles . com

We are back! After a spring break and the Grizzley Peak Century we are getting the group rides going again.

Come join us for a classic East Bay route out to Livermore and back via Danville/Blackhawk/Highland/Collier Canyon.

From the shop we will roll down Danville Blvd and out to Blackhawk via Camino Tassajarra to Highland, and then loop through Livermore, up Collier Canyon, and back via Camino Tassajarra to Danville Blvd again. About 55 miles, and a whopping 1700ft of vertical.

We will meet at 8:00am at the shop, and roll at 8:30am. The weather looks to be perfect - cool temps to start, increasing to about 80 degrees by the time we get back to the shop.

Please RSVP on this event page so we have an idea how many people are coming!

Email me with any questions - andy @ racycles . com

In the spirit of getting some winter base miles and a flatter route in the mix, our next shop ride will be out to Livermore and back via Danville / Blackhawk / Highland / Collier Canyon.

Back by popular demand - this ride will be led by Eugene!

From the shop we will roll down Danville Blvd and out to Blackhawk via Camino Tassajarra to Highland, and then loop through Livermore, up Collier Canyon, and back via Camino Tassajarra to Danville Blvd again. About 55 miles, and a whopping 1700ft of vertical.

There will be one stop in Livermore at the Chevron just after we pass under the freeway coming off North Livermore Ave. The Chevron station is on the right hand side of the road.

We will meet at *8:00am* at the shop, and roll at *8:30am*. Very wet roads and/or steady rain will cancel the ride. A little damp and/or slight chance of rain and we still ride! Please keep an eye on this event discussion page for updates.

Please RSVP on this event page so we have an idea how many people are coming!

Please plan your nutrition and hydration accordingly, and make an effort to save the route to your phone, or GPS device.

Email me with any questions - andy @ racycles . com