Cycling Events - Contra Costa & Surrounding Area | 511 Contra Costa

Cycling Events & Local Resources

Looking to ride your bike but want some new ideas? We’ve got ‘em! Check out our list of cycling events which includes bike classes, social rides, group road rides, gran fondos, charity events and more!  Connect with local bicycle clubs and advocacy groups.

Want to up your game as a cyclist? Take a free class from Bike East Bay! Class topics include: urban cycling, theft prevention, adult learn-to-ride, family cycling, bike camping, and others. All classes are currently being taught online, except for Urban Cycling 101 – Day 2 and Adult Learn-to-Ride classes which feature in-person training.

Know about an event but don’t see it listed? Send the event information – making sure to include the event name, date(s) and a link or URL – to hello@511cc.org.


BART-Friendly Bike Adventures

The folks at BARTable have created a list of cycling adventures in the Bay Area which are easily accessible by BART.


2024 Bay Area Biking and Cycling Events

Concord Thursday Night Rides

Concord Thursday Night Rides Date: April 25, 2024 5:30pm
Location: Pleasant Hill BART Station (1365 Treat Blvd), Walnut Creek
Enjoy a family-friendly cruise down the Iron Horse Trail and through area neighborhoods. The ride meets at Pleasant Hill BART at 5:30pm and departs by 6pm. Ride starts and ends at Pleasant Hill BART. Read more

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Ride

Date: April 27, 2024 Meetup: 11am, Rollout: 12pm
Location: Richmond BART Plaza
Rich City Rides is sponsoring a ride across the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge, celebrating national “Opening Day for Trails”. All wheels are welcome. Read more

Jane Fondo Women’s-Only Road Ride

Date: April 27, 2024 8:30am
Location: Olema House Resort, 10021 Coastal Highway 1, Olema, CA
Join Marin County Bicycle Coalition on a remarkable fundraising road fondo in the stunning landscape of West Marin. This event welcomes women and non-binary riders, celebrating the region's extraordinary culinary delights, breathtaking scenery, and rustic North Bay hospitality. To promote diversity and inclusion they are offering a 'pay what you can' entry fee, starting at $90. Read more

Spring Ride #1: Iron Horse Trail

Date: April 27, 2024 11am-3pm
Location: East Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station
Join Bike East Bay for this scenic route along the Iron Horse Trail from East Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Walnut Creek BART. This ride is very approachable, almost entirely on separated trails, and almost entirely flat! This ride is for the Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Celebrate Trails day. You can see the route here. Read more

Transportation & Environmental Justice Club Bike Ride

Date: April 28, 2024 9:30am or 10:30am
Location: Concord: The Bike Kitchen or Ygnacio Valley HS
The next adventure in the High School club ride series takes you on a picnic at Castle Rock Regional Park. Hopefully you'll enjoy sightings of peregrine falcons, too! There are two start and end locations and times – both in Concord – to accommodate most participants. Start at 9:30am at The Bike Kitchen (2730 Salvio St) or at 10:30am at Ygnacio Valley High School (755 Oak Grove Rd). The full ride is about 21 miles, but if you start and end at Ygnacio Valley High School it's about half that. You can see the route here. Read more

Concord Thursday Night Rides

Concord Thursday Night Rides Date: May 2, 2024 5:30pm
Location: Pleasant Hill BART Station (1365 Treat Blvd), Walnut Creek
Enjoy a family-friendly cruise down the Iron Horse Trail and through area neighborhoods. The ride meets at Pleasant Hill BART at 5:30pm and departs by 6pm. Ride starts and ends at Pleasant Hill BART. Read more

East Bay Bike Party – Every Second Friday

Date: May 10, 2024 8pm
Location: Varies
An inclusive, social, community-positive bike ride every second Friday of the month open to all skill levels. Rides are casual, with party stops at public spaces along a 10-15 mile route that changes every month. Ride begins and ends at or near BART stations. Attendees are encouraged to express themselves by participating in each ride's theme. Read more

Spring Ride #2: Birds, Bikes Brews (Oakland to San Leandro)

Date: May 18, 2024 11am-2pm
Location: Fruitvale BART Station, 3401 E 12th St, Oakland
Join Bike East Bay for this classic route (~10 miles). Enjoy a flat, family-friendly ride along Oakland’s Martin Luther King Shoreline. Explore the Bay Trail and learn about the birds that live in this coastal habitat. Continue to Drake’s Barrel House in San Leandro for post-ride snacks and brews outside. Read more

East Bay Bike Party – Every Second Friday

Date: June 14, 2024 8pm
Location: Varies
An inclusive, social, community-positive bike ride every second Friday of the month open to all skill levels. Rides are casual, with party stops at public spaces along a 10-15 mile route that changes every month. Ride begins and ends at or near BART stations. Attendees are encouraged to express themselves by participating in each ride's theme. Read more

Get Involved Locally

Local Advisory Committees

Do you have a biking concern in your community? Several Contra Costa jurisdictions hold regular traffic safety meetings with citizen members, staff from the Transportation Department, and police personnel. Members of the public are welcome to attend public meetings, provide public comment, review agendas and meeting minutes, and apply for open positions.

Commissions and Advisory Committees:

Local Bicycling Clubs and Advocacy Groups

Looking for others who share your passion for biking? Check out these local groups to find opportunities for involvement in your community: