
CHAI CYCLE
Cycling, Conversation & Jewish Community

Upcoming Rides
SUNDAY, OCT 25: TWO RIDES TO CHOOSE FROM
Sacramento Spoke: El Dorado to Placerville
Joinus for a very special ride from the town of El Dorado up to Apple Hill. The ride is 26 miles, but you don't need to go that far if you don't want to! The ride is almost entirely car-free, has a gentle 3% grade heading east...which means you get a 3% downhill on the return. Meet at 9:15, 9:30 pedals-down start.
Conversation Topic: The Power of Jewish Stories.
Deborah Gonzales, Conversation Leader
RSVP to chaicycle.sac@gmail.com to receive the exact meeting location and RidesWithGPS route. Rain morphs ride into breakfast.
Questions? Call Deborah at 916.837.7189.
In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Sacramento Region
Contra Costa/EB & South Bay/Peninsula Spoke:
San Jose to Morgan Hill
Join us as we ride from San Jose to Morgan Hill and back. You'll see meadows, ranch lands, and Anderson Lake. Perfect for those who don't like hills, though there may be an optional climb for those who want to stretch their climbing legs. In case of rain, ride turns into breakfast. Non-riders are welcome to join us at the rest stop for the learning.
Conversation Topic: Abraham was 'called' by God to journey to new places and create new pathways in the world. Have you ever felt 'called' to act? Rabbi Allan Berkowitz, conversation leader
35 miles. Meet at 9:15. Ride by 9:30. Back by 12:30-ish.
RSVP to chaicycle.peninsula@gmail.com.
Questions? Call Rachel at 510.495.5764
In partnership with Congregation Beth Am
SAVE THE DATE
Nov 8 - Peninsula Spoke / Pulgas Water Temple
Nov 22 - Amtrak Special - Martinez to Davis

Learn
Using a wide variety of commentary from across the spectrum of Jewish thought, we explore issues relevant to our modern lives. All all welcome, no Hebrew necessary.
Press
03/28/25, The Wisdom Daily
Tour de Torah? East Bay Jewish Cycling Group Looks to Expand its Radius

Blog
Our circle forms bit by bit as we finish prepping for our morning ride. We stand in intentional community, a group of bicyclists coming together for cycling, community and Jewish conversation. We take a moment to articulate our intention in gathering as a group of Jewish cyclists.
“May our ride be safe (שתוליכו ותכסיסנו בשלום),...

