CHAI CYCLE
Cycling, Conversation & Jewish Community
Upcoming Rides
Sunday, July 26
PENINSULA RIDE - Portola Valley start/end
Scenic, rolling hills with one challenging hill (Joaquin) followed by a technical downhill, and then some fun downhill straightaways!
Distance: 28.0 mi, elevation gain: 2,477 ft, max grade: 13.8%, est. time: 2 hrs.
Depending on who comes and how long folks want to ride, we may lengthen or shorten the ride.
Non-riders are welcome to join us at the rest stop for conversation.
Conversation Topic:
After Tisha B'Av: Choosing Hope
Based on the writings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Meet at 8:45, ride at 9.
Please RSVP for starting location and coffee/conversation break. chaicycle.peninsula@gmail.com.
Rachel or Devora
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Sunday, Aug 2
RENO - VERDI LOOP
~20 miles.
Questions / register: Email Lori at lori@jewishnevada.org
Location details will be shared with registered participants later this week. A conversational-pace, no-drop group ride.
ALL RIDES - Must sign waiver below, wear a helmet, bring a water bottle, and a tire change kit.
Please sign the 2026 online waiver before the ride.
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),...
