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

Webinar: Bike Camping in the East Bay

Date: April 19, 2024 12:30-1:30pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
Have you dreamed about doing a camping trip by bike? Then this is the class for you! This one-hour webinar will cover all the basic skills needed to plan a fun, comfortable, and safe bike camping trip in the East Bay. Learn what to pack, where to go, and what to do when you’re there. Read more

Urban Cycling 101 – Day 1: Pleasanton

Date: April 21, 2024 2pm-4pm
Location: Pleasanton Amador Recreation Center, 4443 Black Avenue, Pleasanton
This fun, in-person workshop is taught by one of Bike East Bay's instructors certified by the League of American Bicyclists. Learn basic rules of the road, how to equip your bicycle, fit your helmet, avoid bike theft, ride after dark, and avoid common hazards. 2-hour workshop for adults and teens. Read more

Primavera Century

Logo for Primavera Century bike ride - April 21, 2024 - Fremont Freewheelers Bicycle Club Date: April 21, 2024 6:30am or 10am
Location: Mission San Jose High School, Fremont
Ride the best of the East Bay’s scenic roads in the Primavera Century! Ride tree-shaded Palomares Canyon, past Livermore vineyards and wineries, and by the wind turbines on Altamont Pass. Return to the start for a hearty meal. Four beautiful routes to choose from: 100, 85, 63, and 25 miles. The 25-mile Fun Ride follows a mostly flat course through scenic Coyote Hills Park with colorful wildlife and scenery. Read more

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

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

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: