16 VeloRaptors and two dogs celebrated the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with a hike in Redwood and Roberts Parks, starting at the Trudeau Center on Skyline Blvd in Oakland. We knew that t…
Monthly Metric Century rides have been revived for 2026 and will be on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (weather permitting). Rides are planned for all parts of the East Bay as well as Marin County, a…
The Monthly-Metric has been revived for 2026, but the January version wound up a little short! It was cool and foggy at the start in Orinda, and conditions didn't really change as we cycled to Lafayet…
A big Thank You to all VeloRaptors that contributed to the Bike East Bay matching fund fundraiser. VeloRaptors have been supporting Bike East Bay and its predecessor East Bay Bicycle Coalition for man…
VeloRaptors closed out 2025 in great form with our Holiday Party - Thank you to Fred and Alyston for hosting in their fabulous home
Just Before Christmas The Hacko…
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Russell Banks, Magic Kingdom (2022). Since I am drawn to books that take me to times and places new to me, I reveled in this tale of rural Florida in the early 20th cen…
The Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club Presents
50th Cinderella Classic The Original Women-Only Bike Ride
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Early spring is the perfect time to ride through the …
This is a great event with lots of options for different distances. It starts at Ohlone College and most routes head East to the Tri-Valley Area. One highlight of most routes is the Calaveras Reservoi…
Over the last 15 years, Ride For a Reason has raised close to $1.62 million for public schools in Oakland and Alameda, providing resources and experiences that would not have been possible for more th…
For over 40 years, the Wildflower Century Ride & Festival has welcomed cyclists from across the country to Chico, California. With eight scenic routes ranging from family-friendly rides…