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.
2025 Bay Area Biking and Cycling Events
Delta Pedalers “Show & Go” Thursday Night Ride
Date:
March 27, 2025 6:30pm Location: Extreme Pizza - Balfour Rd. & Fairview Ave, Brentwood
Tuesday & Thursday Night “Show and Go” road rides - moderate to brisk pace (depending on group), ~15+ miles. The normal route takes the group around Brentwood neighborhoods – some flat and some rolling hills. Group visits Extreme Pizza at the end of ride for pizza, salad, beverages, and good conversation. Read more
Diablo Cyclists: Redwood Rd via Moraga
Date:
March 29, 2025 9am Location: Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek (301 N San Carlos Dr)
Road ride starts at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek. Route: Out Olympic and trail to Moraga Commons, Out Canyon and left on Pinehurst to Redwood Rd. Left on Heyer Ave to the tennis courts on Cull Canyon Rd. Right on Crow Canyon Rd, left on E Castro Valley Blvd and over Dublin Canyon, Left on Foothill Rd and up the Blvd to Walnut Creek. Read more
Delta Pedalers Sunday No-Drop Rides (Brentwood)
Date:
March 30, 2025 8am Location: Bagel Street Cafe, 3181 Balfour Road, Brentwood
On Sunday Mornings, Delta Pedalers has three different NO-DROP rides, all geared towards different levels. Rain cancels the rides. Ride 1: Road-Casual (5-10mph); 10-20 miles - Riders go at their own pace and regroup occasionally; Ride 2 – Road-Moderate (12-17mph); 30-35 miles, regroups more frequently; Ride 3 – Road-Brisk (17+/- mph); 30-35 miles, regroups periodically. All rides leave at 8am. Read more
Diablo Cyclists: Reverse Blackhawk & Round Hill
Date:
March 30, 2025 9am Location: Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek (301 N San Carlos Dr)
Road ride starts at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek. Route: Out thru Round Hill, up Diablo Rd to Blackhawk. Return down Tassajara and up Danville Blvd. Read more
Delta Pedalers “Show & Go” Tuesday Night Ride
Date:
April 1, 2025 6:30pm Location: Extreme Pizza - Balfour Rd. & Fairview Ave, Brentwood
Tuesday & Thursday Night “Show and Go” road rides - moderate to brisk pace (depending on group), ~15+ miles. The normal route takes the group around Brentwood neighborhoods – some flat and some rolling hills. Group visits Extreme Pizza at the end of ride for pizza, salad, beverages, and good conversation. Read more
Delta Pedalers Sunday No-Drop Rides (Brentwood)
Date:
April 6, 2025 8am Location: Bagel Street Cafe, 3181 Balfour Road, Brentwood
On Sunday Mornings, Delta Pedalers has three different NO-DROP rides, all geared towards different levels. Rain cancels the rides. Ride 1: Road-Casual (5-10mph); 10-20 miles - Riders go at their own pace and regroup occasionally; Ride 2 – Road-Moderate (12-17mph); 30-35 miles, regroups more frequently; Ride 3 – Road-Brisk (17+/- mph); 30-35 miles, regroups periodically. All rides leave at 8am. Read more
Sea Otter Classic
Date:
April 10, 2025 - April 13, 2025 Location: 1025 Monterey Salinas Hwy 68, Salinas, CA
The Sea Otter Classic is a “celebration of cycling”! It’s a festival for anyone who enjoys or appreciates the bicycle and outdoor adventures. Whether a cyclist or a spectator, folks of all ages can share in the excitement and camaraderie. Sea Otter is for road, gravel and mountain bikers. A variety of rides are offered: Gran Fondo Pacifico, Gran Fondo Carmelo, Robles Mountain Bike Tour, and a Family Off-Road Tour. Take in the best of Monterey and the Salinas Valley as you ride at a comfortable pace or push yourself to the limits. All are untimed recreational rides for all ages and abilities of cyclists, including eBikes and recumbent cycles. Read more
East Bay Bike Party – Every Second Friday
Date:
April 11, 2025 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
Family Cycling Workshop: Pleasanton
Date:
April 12, 2025 10am-1:30pm Location: Pleasanton Amador Rec Center, 4443 Black Avenue, Pleasanton
Join Bike East Bay's certified instructors for a day of fun games, safety drills, skills building, and a neighborhood ride. This workshop is for kids who are able to ride a bike and ready to take to the paths and roadways with their parents (suggested grade range 2nd-6th). The event includes instruction on: fitting a helmet, performing a bike safety check, communicating with other road users, riding in a straight line and avoiding obstacles, as well as navigating safely through intersections, all while playing fun games!
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Levi’s Gran Fondo
Date:
April 19, 2025 Depends on route Location: Windsor, California
Levi's GranFondo is America's Premier Gran Fondo. Challenge yourself and experience Sonoma County's world-class roads and wine region at their best. Seven routes are available: 11, 28, 46, 68, 86, 120, and 138 miles. Read more
Grizzly Peak Century
Date:
May 4, 2025 Depends on route Location: St Mary's College - 1928 St Mary's Rd, Moraga
The Grizzly Peak Century has four paved routes (very hilly) and two gravel routes to choose from. Paved routes of 35, 50, 75, and 200 miles. Gravel routes of 65k and 100k. Enjoy rest stops at 15-25 mile intervals, basic mechanic service at all rest stops, SAG vehicle support, a fabulous post-ride barbeque, and a souvenir pair of GPC Century socks. Read more
East Bay Bike Party – Every Second Friday
Date:
May 9, 2025 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
23rd Annual BORP Revolution Ride and Festival
Date:
May 17, 2025 8am-10:30am depending on route Location: Mill Valley Community Center (180 Camino Alto)
Join BORP for their biggest fundraiser of the year – The Revolution Ride. Roll, stroll, or ride! Whether you use a handcycle, tandem, two-wheeler, or sports chair, there’s a route for you! Choose from four scenic routes, including an accessible 5-mile roll & stroll and a challenging, scenic 40-mile ride. Be part of this special event and help power BORP's game-changing work Read more
Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life (Giro Bello Ride)
Date:
July 12, 2025 7:00 am Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Cycle for Life is back with the Giro Bello ride in Santa Rosa for 2025. 3 fully supported routes: 103 miles (century ride), 62 miles, and 31 miles. Food, beverages, music and other amenities will be available after the ride. Enjoy a beautiful and fun ride through the Sonoma County countryside. Everyone is welcome, so invite your family and friends. PLEASE NOTE: You will register and fundraise on this CF Cycle for Life website for the ride. Both registrations are required to participate. Read more
The Bay Ride
Date:
September 13, 2025 7:00am Location: SF Ferry Building (1 Ferry Plaza)
The 11th anniversary of this one-of-a-kind charity bike ride around the Bay includes two routes: a 40-mile ride from San Francisco to Oakland and a 135-mile ride around the entire Bay Area from San Francisco thru the North Bay, East Bay, Peninsula, and then back to San Francisco. 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:
- Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- Concord Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- Danville Bicycle Advisory Commission
- Lafayette Transportation and Circulation Commission
- Orinda Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
- Pinole Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Commission
- Pittsburg Community Advisory Commission
- Pleasant Hill Traffic Safety Commission
- Richmond Bicycle / Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- San Ramon Transportation Advisory Committee
- Walnut Creek Transportation Commission
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:
