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Riders on Parkhill Road during the Wildflower CenturyPhotographer: Bruce Easton

Rides

The SLOBC organizes nearly 1,000 rides a year in and around San Luis Obispo County designed for cyclists of all abilities and emphasizing safety and community. These rides are a key membership benefit. The rides are grouped into Weekly, Monthly and Annual Rides. Finally, Favorite Routes contains links to route maps and start locations for some of our favorite rides. Click on one of the following links for more information.

Members are invited to review the list of Weekly and Monthly rides and join those that interest them. Members may use the information provided to show up at a ride start. However, many rides make occasional changes so it is recommended that you contact the ride coordinator before you show up the first time.

Visitors

Non-members/Visitors are welcome to join us for One Weekly or Monthly Ride. To do this, first, contact the Ride's Coordinator to let them know you want to join the ride. Second, click on and submit an SLOBC Visitor Waiver. Third, at the ride, show the Ride Leader the copy of the form you were emailed.

 

Weekly Rides

Operational Notes

Weather: Rain automatically cancels rides.
Location: Link goes to a start location map.
Terrain & Average Speed: Ride Rating System
Coordinator: Contact before joining the first time.
Forum Link: You must be a member of the club and forum for the link to work.

Links to Days of the Week

Sunday

Arroyo Grande

Sunday At: 9:00 AM
LocationBranch Street Deli, Arroyo Grande
Destination: Starbucks on Higuera in SLO
Route: Verbally Described 
Distance: About 30 miles
Terrain: (2) Easy Grades, Some Hills 
Average Speed: (C) 14 to 17 mph. Requires experienced riders. Regroups every 5-7 miles. Some optional pace line riding. 
Coordinator: Frank Mullin
Phone: 805-295-0183
Participant led until a ride leader is found.

ForumArroyo Grande

Vacillators

Sunday At: 9:00 AM
LocationSanta Ysabel & Scenic Way, Los Osos
Destination: Cayucos for coffee and congenial conversation
Route: Verbally Described
Distance: 30 miles
Terrain: (2) Easy Grades, Some Hills
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph. Good riders. Social pace. Regroups every 30-45 minutes, Waits for slower riders. 
Coordinator: Marina Michel
Phone: 805-674-4322

ForumVacillators

Morro Bay

Sunday At: 8:40 AM
LocationPreston Lane @ Main Street, Morro Bay
Destination: Cayucos for coffee and congenial conversation
Route: Verbally Described
Distance: 15 miles
Terrain: (1) Generally Flat
Average Speed: (A) Slow, 9 to 12 mph. Easy pace, allows riders to visit while riding. Some riding skills required. Waits for slower riders. Regroups occasionally. 
Coordinator: Jack Robison
Phone: 805-215-2078 

ForumMorro Bay


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Monday

Atascadero Breakers

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Monday At: Time Emailed
LocationCharles Paddock Zoo, Atascadero
Destination: Surrounding Area
Route: Route Slip Emailed
Distance: 35 to 45 miles
Terrain: (3/4) Rolling Hills to Hard Hills: Peachy Canyon or York Mountain
Average Speed: (C) 14 to 17 mph. Requires experienced riders. Regroups at roughly every hour or so. Some optional pace line riding. 
Coordinator: Michael Ursprung
Emailmcsprung@earthlink.net

ForumBreakers

Atascadero Cranks

Monday as Follows:
Dec., Jan., Feb., March: 10:00AM
April, May, June: 9:00 AM
July, August: 8:00 AM 
Sept., October, November: 9:00 AM
LocationCharles Paddock Zoo, Atascadero
Destination: Surrounding Area
Route: Route Slip Emailed
Distance: 40 miles
Terrain: (3/4) Rolling Hills to Hard Hills 
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph. Good riders. Social pace. Regroups every 30-45 minutes but still waits for slower riders. 
Coordinator: Mike Quin
Email: m.quin4@icloud.com
Coordinator: Nancy Prier
Email: wemon9195@mac.com

ForumCranks

Atascadero Tweeners

Monday At: Time Varies by Season, Emailed or Contact Coordinator
LocationCharles Paddock Zoo, Atascadero
Destination: Surrounding Area
Route: Emailed or Contact Coordinator
Distance: 30 to 35 miles
Terrain: (3/4) Rolling Hills to Hard Hills
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph. Good riders. Social pace. Regroups every 30-45 minutes but still waits for slower riders. 
Coordinator: Cindy Ursprung
Phone: 805-461-3580

ForumTweeners

The Bus

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Monday At: 9:00 AM
Location: Meadow Park, San Luis Obispo
Destination: Varies
Route: Verbally Described
Distance: 20 to 30 miles
Terrain: (1) Generally flat.
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph. Good riders. Social pace. Regroups every 30-45 minutes but still waits for slower riders. 
Coordinators: Stu & Janie Goldenberg
Phone: 805-544-4720

ForumThe Bus

Flaming Tortoises

Monday At: 9:00 AM
LocationDinosaur Caves Park, Pismo Beach
Destination: Surrounding Area 
Route: Verbally Described: north or south along the coast 
Distance: 20 to 30 miles
Terrain: (2) Easy Grades, Some Hills.
Average Speed Group 1: (A) 9 to 12 mph. Easy pace, allows riders to visit while riding. Some riding skills required. Waits for slower riders. Regroups occasionally, usually after a hard hill or just before a route change. 
Average Speed Group 2: (B) 12 to 15 mph. Good riders. Social pace. Regroups every 30-45 minutes but still waits for slower riders.
Coordinator: Charles Wright
Phone: 805-549-0502

ForumFlaming Tortoises

Silver Spokes

Monday At: 9:00 AM
LocationFrench Park, San Luis Obispo
Destination: Grover Beach or Los Osos/Baywood
Route: Verbally Described. Sub-groups take different routes to destination to provide distance and speed options.
Distance: About 30 miles
Terrain: (2) Easy Grades, Some Hills.
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph. Good riders. Social pace. Regroups every 30-45 minutes but still waits for slower riders. 
Coordinator: Judy Kelling
Emailnoexcusesjudy@gmail.com
Phone: 619-772-2708

ForumSilver Spokes


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Tuesday

Vacillators

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Tuesday At: 9:00 AM
LocationSanta Ysabel & Scenic Way, Los Osos
Destination: North or South, depending on our mood.
Route: Verbally Described
Distance: 30 to 50 miles
Terrain: (3/4) Rolling Hills to Hard Hills
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph. Good riders. Social pace. Regroups every 30-45 minutes but still waits for slower riders. Group breaks into two slightly different speed groups within the range.
Coordinator: Marina Michel
Phone: 805-674-4322

ForumVacillators


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Wednesday

Frequent Feeders (9:00 AM, B2)

Wednesday At: 9:00 AM
Location: Varies -  Frequent Feeders Schedule
Destination: Variable based on location
Route: Route Slip
Distance: 25 to 40 miles
Terrain: (2) Easy Grades, Some Hills
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph. Good riders. Social pace. Regroups every 30-45 minutes but still waits for slower riders. Group breaks into two slightly different speed groups within the range. 
Coordinator: Frank Mullin
Phone: 805-295-0183

ForumFrequent Feeders

Paso Robles Breakers

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Wednesday At: Time Emailed
LocationCider Creek Bakery and Deli, Paso Robles
Destination: Surrounding Area
Route: Route Slip Emailed
Distance: 50 to 60 miles
Terrain: (3/4) Rolling Hills to Hard Hills: Peachy Canyon or York Mountain
Average Speed: (C) 14 to 17 mph. Requires experienced riders. Regroups at roughly every hour or so. Some optional pace line riding. 
Coordinator: Cathy Gritzfeld
Emailphotostop@photostop.biz

ForumBreakers

Paso Robles Cranks

Wednesday as Follows:
Dec., Jan., Feb., March: 10:00AM
April, May, June: 9:00 AM
July, August: 8:00 AM 
Sept., October, November: 9:00 AM
LocationCider Creek Bakery & Deli, Paso Robles
Destination: Surrounding Area
Route: Route Slip Emailed
Distance: 40 miles
Terrain: (3/4) Rolling Hills to Hard Hills
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph. Good riders. Social pace. Regroups every 30-45 minutes but still waits for slower riders. 
Coordinator: Leland Learned
Email: leland.learned@gmail.com

ForumCranks

Paso Robles Tweeners

Wednesday At: Time Varies by Season, Emailed or Contact Coordinator
LocationCider Creek Bakery and Deli, Paso Robles
Destination: Surrounding Area
Route: Emailed or Contact Coordinator
Distance: 30 to 35 miles
Terrain: (3/4) Rolling Hills to Hard Hills
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph. Good riders. Social pace. Regroups every 30-45 minutes but still waits for slower riders. 
Coordinator: Cindy Ursprung
Phone: 805-461-3580

ForumTweeners

SLO Pokes

Wednesday At: 9:00 AM
Location: Varies - SLO Pokes Schedule
Destination: Variable based on location 
Route: Route Slip
Distance: 20 to 25 miles
Terrain: (2) Easy Grades, Some Hills.
Average Speed: Usually two groups: (A) 9 to 12 mph. Easy pace, allows riders to visit while riding. Some riding skills required. Waits for slower riders. Regroups occasionally, usually after a hard hill or just before a route change.
(B) 12 to 15 mph. Good riders. Social pace. Regroups every 30-45 minutes but still waits for slower riders. 
Coordinator: June Kramer
Emailjunekramer1@gmail.com
Phone: 425-239-8692

ForumSLO Pokes


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Thursday

Vacillators

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Thursday At: 9:00 AM
LocationSanta Ysabel & Scenic Way, Los Osos
Destination: North: Cayucos, Harmony, Cambria
Route: Verbally Described
Distance: 30 to 50 miles
Terrain: (2) Easy grades, Some Hills
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph. Good riders. Social pace. Regroups every 30-45 minutes but still waits for slower riders. Group breaks into two slightly different speed groups within the range.
Coordinator: Marina Michel
Phone: 805-674-4322

ForumVacillators

Morro Bay

Thursday At: 8:40 AM
LocationPreston Lane @ Main Street, Morro Bay
Destination: Cayucos for coffee and congenial conversation
Route: Verbally Described
Distance: 15 miles
Terrain: (1) Generally Flat
Average Speed: (A) Slow, 9 to 12 mph. Easy pace, allows riders to visit while riding. Some riding skills required. Waits for slower riders. Regroups occasionally. 
Coordinator: Jack Robison
Phone: 805-215-2078 

ForumMorro Bay


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Friday

Friday Escape

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Friday At: 9:00 AM
Location: Varies – Emailed to Forum Members
Destination: Varies based on location
Route: Communicated At or Before Ride Start
Distance: 20 to 25 miles
Terrain: (2) Easy Grades, Some Hills.
Average Speed: (A) 9 to 12 mph. Easy pace, allows riders to visit while riding. Some riding skills required. Waits for slower riders. Regroups occasionally, usually after a hard hill or just before a route change.
Coordinator: Charles Wright
Phone: 805-748-7744

Forum: Friday Escape

Tortoises

Friday At: 9:00 AM
Location: Varies - Tortoises Schedule
Destination: Varies based on location 
Route: Route Slip
Distance: 10 to 15 miles
Terrain: (1) Generally flat.
Average Speed: (A) 9 to 12 mph. Easy pace, allows riders to visit while riding. Some riding skills required. Waits for slower riders. Regroups occasionally, usually after a hard hill or just before a route change. 
Coordinators: Stu & Janie Goldenberg
Phone: 805-544-4720

ForumTortoises

Note: We always stay together throughout the ride. Occasionally lunch afterwards and a real feeling of family.

Templeton Breakers

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Friday At: Time Emailed
LocationTempleton Park, Templeton
Destination: Surrounding Area
Route: Map Link Emailed
Distance: 35 to 55 miles
Terrain: (3/4) Rolling Hills to Hard Hills: Peachy Canyon or York Mountain
Average Speed: (C) 14 to 17 mph. Requires experienced riders. Regroups at roughly every hour or so. Some optional pace line riding. 
Coordinator: Richard Reyes
Phone: 805-610-2034
Email: rsreyes@mesaroad.com

ForumBreakers

Templeton Cranks

Friday as Follows:
Dec., Jan., Feb., March: 10:00AM
April, May, June: 9:00 AM
July, August: 8:30 AM 
Sept., October, November: 9:00 AM
LocationTempleton Park, Templeton
Destination: Inland North County between Paso Robles and Atascadero
Route: Route Slip Emailed
Distance: 35 to 45 miles
Terrain: (3/4) Rolling Hills to Hard Hills, 1500 to 3500 feet of climbing
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph. Good riders. Social pace. Regroups every 30-45 minutes but still waits for slower riders. 
Coordinator: Dan Rodriguez
Email: danquail@comcast.net

Popular Routes
Figure Eight: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3502534
Tobin James Loop: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36615803
Creston/Santa Margarita Loop: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36355171
Winery Loop: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35432433
46 Summit: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36697190

ForumCranks

Templeton Tweeners

Friday At: Time Varies by Season, emailed or contact ride coordinator
LocationTempleton Park, Templeton
Destination: Surrounding Area
Route: Route Slip Emailed
Distance: 30 to 35 miles
Terrain: (3/4) Rolling Hills to Hard Hills
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph. Good riders. Social pace. Regroups every 30-45 minutes but still waits for slower riders. 
Coordinator: Carol Dyer
Emailcarolmdyer@hotmail.com

ForumTweeners

Yellowjackets

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Friday At: 9:00 AM
LocationFrench Park, San Luis Obispo
Destination: Avila Beach
Route: Verbally Described. Sub-groups take different routes to destination to provide distance and speed options. 
Distance: About 30 miles
Terrain: (2) Easy Grades, Some Hills
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph. Good riders. Social pace. Regroups every 30-45 minutes, Waits for slower riders. 
Coordinator: Bruce Smith
Emailslobiotchr@gmail.com
Phone: 619-772-2708

ForumYellowjackets


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Saturday

Chick Ride

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Saturday At: 9:00 am
Location: Laguna Lake Park, San Luis Obispo
Destination: Morro Bay or Avila Beach
Route: Verbally Described
Distance: About 30 miles
Terrain: (2) Easy grades. Some hills.
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph. Good riders. Social pace. Regroups every 30 - 45 minutes. Waits for slower riders.
Coordinator: Susan McTaggart
Email: mctaggart.susan@gmail.com
Phone: 805-234-2696

Forum: Chick Ride

Long's Tour

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Saturday At: 9:30 AM
LocationHeritage Square Park, Arroyo Grande
Destination: Varies: San Luis Obispo, Huasna Valley, Lopez Lake
Route: Verbally Described
Distance: About 40 miles
Terrain: (2) Easy Grades, Some Hills
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph. Good riders. Social pace. Regroups every 30-45 minutes, Waits for slower riders. 
Coordinator: Long Nguyen
Phone: 805-468-5160

ForumLong's Tour

Note: No coffee stop

SLO Velo

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Saturday At: 9:00 AM
Location: Standard Start: Starbucks/Trader Joe's, San Luis Obispo, Varies at times.
Destination: Surrounding Area: Lopez Lake, Huasna, Cayucos, Nipomo, Hi Mountain, Morro Bay, Oceano, Montana de Oro 
Route: Route Slip
Distance: 45 to 55 miles 
Terrain: (3/4) Rolling Hills to Hard Hills
Average Speed: (C) 14 to 17 mph. Requires experienced riders. Requires occasional pace line riding. Regroups every 15 miles or so. Faster riders are welcome and invited to go off the front and meet up at regroups.
Coordinator: Kathy Starkey
EmailKathyStarkey@live.com
Cell: 510-501-1166

ForumSLO Velo

Note: No lunch or coffee stop until the end.

 

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Monthly Rides

Operational Notes

Weather: Rain automatically cancels rides.
Location: Link goes to a start location map.
Terrain & Average Speed: Ride Rating System
Coordinator: Contact before joining the first time.
Forum Link: You must be a member of the club and forum for the link to work.

Monthly Century

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Monthly: Date & Time Posted to Forum
Location: Surrounding Area - From Solvang in the South to Big Sur in the North
Destination: 100 miles
Route: RWGPS Route Posted to Forum
Distance: 100 miles
Terrain: (4) Hard Hills: Highway 46 from coast to Paso Robles, PCH North of Ragged Point, Highway 58
Average Speed: (C) 14 to 17 mph. Requires experienced riders. Regroups about every hour. Some optional pace line riding when group chooses. Drafting and pulling helps. No Support - each rider is responsible for hydration and food. Cooperative not competitive ride. 
Coordinator: Gregg Bone
Email: greggbone@mac.com
Phone: 805-975-6066

Forum: Monthly Century

Tandemistas

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Second Saturday of each Month At: 9:00 AM
LocationLos Ranchos Elementary School, SLO
Destination: Varies 
Route: Verbally Described or Route Posted to Forum
Distance: 30 to 40 miles
Terrain: (2) Easy Grades, Some Hills
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph. Good riders. Social pace. Regroups every 30-45 minutes, Waits for slower riders.
Coordinator
: Kevin Shaw
Emailkshawmob@att.net

ForumTandemistas

 

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Annual Rides

Annual rides are member only events. They occur once a year and require members to sign up. Information on each Annual Ride will be emailed to members using the club's General forum.

Members are encouraged to volunteer to Coordinate an annual ride. Information on how to volunteer and requirements can be found at Ride Coordinators & Leaders.

New Years Day Ride

Date: Janusry 1, 2024
Start Location: Shamel Park, Cambria, CA
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Distance: 44 Miles (Turnaround at Ragged Point or place of your choosing.)
Terrain: (2) Easy Grades, Some Hills. No support, ride with a buddy.
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph
Coordinator: Tim Rich
Email: ridecoordinator@slobc.org

Monterey Getaway

Dates: Monday April 29 to Friday May 3, 2024
Location: Monterey County Fairgrounds RV Park, Monterey, CA
Distance: TBD
Terrain: (2) Easy Grades, Some Hills
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph
Coordinator: Gregory Sawyer
Email: painlss2001@gmail.com

Winery

Date: May 20, 2024
Start Location: Four Sisters Ranch and Vineyards, Paso Robles, CA
Distances: 22, 31, and 40 miles
Terrain: (2) Easy Grades, Some Hills
Average Speed: (B) 12 to 15 mph
Coordinator: Mike Quin
Email: m.quin4@icloud.com

 

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Favorite Routes

These routes have been enjoyed and recommended by SLOBC members. They take advantage of the beautiful natural environment of the central coast. Each route includes a link to its route maps with an accompaning google map link to the start point.

You can export a file from each route map that can be loaded onto Garmin, Wahoo or other bike computer. Click on More then Export as File to choose the file format that works for you.

Harder & Longer Routes

These routes have 2,000 plus feet of ascent, are generally 40 miles or more in length and are good for those seeking more strenuous rides.

North County Inland Routes

Route: RideWithGPS map Start: Google map Miles Ascent
Pozo Santa Margarita Park, SM 40.6 2,900
Las Pilitas (Creston) Santa Margarita Park, SM 37.8 2,700
Parkhill (Creston) Santa Margarita Park, SM 37.9 2,700
Parkhill Short Santa Margarita Park, SM 24.4 2,100
Figure Eight Templeton Park, Templeton 35.3 2,800
Justin Winery (Adeliada) Marriott Courtyard Hotel, PR 37.8 3,600
Justin Winery (Peachy Canyon) Marriott Courtyard Hotel, PR 40.7 4,100
Peachy Canyon (Adeliada) City Park, Paso Robles 27.5 2,700
Peachy Canyon (Chimney Rock) City Park, Paso Robles 32.7 3,300
Peachy Canyon (Willow Creek) City Park, Paso Robles 42.2 4,200
Hog Canyon City Park, Paso Robles 47.8 2,900
Hog Canyon 2 Golden Hills Plaza, PR 39.9 2,200
Estrella Loop Plus Golden Hills Plaza, PR 39 1,700
Parkfield San Miguel Park, SM 48.0 3,600
Parkfield Loop San Miguel Park, SM 71.7 3,500
Indian Valley San Miguel Park, SM 79.3 4,800
King City to San Miguel King City Shopping Center 64.5 3,800
Bitterwater Shandon (Crawford Clarke Park) 71.5 3,500

South County Routes

Route: RideWithGPS map Start: Google map Miles Ascent
Hi Mountain, SLO French Park, San Luis Obispo 41.7 3,400
Hi Mountain, SLO Long French Park, San Luis Obispo 47.8 3,600
Hi Mountain, AG Heritage Square Park, AG 33.1 2,700
Huasna Valley, SLO French Park, San Luis Obispo 49.2 3,100
Huasna Hill, SLO French Park, San Luis Obispo 40.9 2,500
Huasna Valley, AG Heritage Square Park, AG 31.2 2,000
Guadalupe Heritage Square Park, AG 43.6 1,600

Coastal Routes

Route: RideWithGPS map Start: Google map Miles Ascent
Ragged Point Shamel Park, Cambria 44.9 2,500
Old Creek Hardie Park, Cayucos 33.3 4,500
Nacimiento-Fergusson Kirk Creek Campground 52.7 7,800

Northern Santa Barbara Routes

Route: RideWithGPS map Start: Google map Miles Ascent
Black May Grisham Park, Orcutt 47.7 3,500
Drum Canyon Los Alamos Park, Los Alamos 35.5 2,400
Foxen Canyon Los Alamos Park, Los Alamos 42.5 3,200
Jalama Lompoc River Park, Lompoc 38.2 3,700

 

Easier & Shorter Routes

These routes have less than 2,000 feet of ascent, are about 30 miles or less in length and are good for those seeking a more leisurely ride.

North County Inland Routes

Route: RideWithGPS map Start: Google map Miles Ascent
Open Ranges (Shell Creek) Shandon (Crawford Clarke Park) 32.3 700
Estrella Loop 1 Golden Hills Plaza, PR 28 1,000
Estrella Loop 2 Golden Hills Plaza, PR 35 1,200

South County Routes

Route: RideWithGPS map Start: Google map Miles Ascent
Hi Mountain, Biddle Biddle Co Park, AG 21.4 2,100
Lopez Lake Heritage Square Park, AG 23.5 1,800
Huasna, AG Heritage Square Park, AG 25.3 1,700
Where in the Hell is Huasna Heritage Square Park, AG 21.1 1,100
Wine Now, or Whine Later Heritage Square Park, AG 20.0 1,100

Coastal Routes

Route: RideWithGPS map Start: Google map Miles Ascent
Canyons of Cayucos Lila Kaiser Park, Morro Bay 27.2 1,300
Lighthouse & Elephants Shamel Park, Cambria 26.6 1,200