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CHAI CYCLE

Cycling, Conversation & Jewish Community

A Bear with a Twist! (Pleasant Hill - Orinda loop)

Last year, we did a variation on this route, and we were so proud of ourselves that we said we'd do it again next year to see how we'd improved.

Join us on Sunday, December 7, for a 30-mile ride through the hills of Lafayette/Moraga and Orinda. 2100 feet of climbing. This is one of those rides where you oogle to scenery and then you oogle the huge houses. Probably will be chilly on the downhills, so bring layers. Coffee stop at mile 22.

Meet at 8:45 AM, ride by 9:00 AM.

Must bring a helmet, water bottle, and tire change kit. 18 years and older.

Conversation Topic: TBD.

To RSVP for the starting location, please email chaicycle2@gmail.com or text 510.207.0748. In case of rain, ride morphs into breakfast.

*Typically, the group rides 12-15 miles, stops for a 30-minute conversation/text study, and then continues to ride for another 10-15 miles. Non-riders are welcome to join us at the rest stop.

Please note:
Riders need to sign the waiver below only once per year. 
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Upcoming Rides

Sunday, 12/7
A Bear with a Twist!
Orinda/Happy Valley loop with optional Moraga/Lafayette add-on

Last year, we did a variation on this route, and we were so proud of ourselves that we said we'd do it again next year to see how we'd improved!

Join us on Sunday, December 7, for a ride with two options.  The first part will be a 22-mile loop with 1700 feet of climbing.  You can oogle the scenery, and then you oogle the huge houses. Probably will be chilly on the downhills, so bring layers. The learning/coffee will be at mile 22.  After the learning, those who want more can continue for another 18 miles and 1000 feet of climbing.

Conversation Topic: TBD.

Meet at 8:45 AM, ride by 9:00 AM.

Must bring a helmet, water bottle, and tire change kit. 18 years and older.

To RSVP for the starting location, please email chaicycle2@gmail.com or text 510.207.0748. In case of rain, ride morphs into breakfast at 9 am.

*Pace:  We aim to finish a 25-mile-plus conversation by 12:30. Typically, the group rides 12-15 miles, stops for a 30-minute conversation/text study, and then continues to ride for another 10-15 miles. Non-riders are welcome to join us at the rest stop.

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