Rides

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

Vacillators

Sunday At: 9:00 AM
Location: Santa 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.
Typical Speed on Flats: 17 mph
Coordinator: Marina Michel
Phone: 805-674-4322

Forum: Vacillators

Morro Bay

Sunday At: 8:40 AM
Location: Preston 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 

Forum: Morro Bay

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Monday

Atascadero Breakers

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Monday At: Time Emailed
Location: Charles 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
Email: mcsprung@earthlink.net

Forum: Breakers

Atascadero Cranks

Monday as Follows:
Dec., Jan., Feb., March: 9:00 or 9:30 AM depending on weather
April, May, June: 9:00 AM
July, August: 8:30 AM 
Sept., October, November: 9:00 AM
Location: Charles Paddock Zoo, Atascadero
Destination: Surrounding Area
Route: Route 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

Forum: Cranks

Popular Routes
Pozo: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3203895
Creston/Santa Margarita Loop: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36355171
Parkhill (Creston): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3296464

Atascadero Tweeners

Monday At: Time Varies by Season, Emailed or Contact Coordinator
Location: Charles 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

Forum: Tweeners

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

Forum: The Bus

Flaming Tortoises

Monday At: 9:00 AM
Location: Dinosaur 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

Forum: Flaming Tortoises

Silver Spokes

Monday At: 9:00 AM
Location: French 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: (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: Judy Kelling
Email: noexcusesjudy@gmail.com
Phone: 619-772-2708

Forum: Silver Spokes

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Tuesday

Vacillators

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Tuesday At: 9:00 AM
Location: Santa Ysabel & Scenic Way, Los Osos
Destination: North or South, depending on our mood.
Usual 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.
Typical Speed on Flats: 17 mph
Coordinator: Marina Michel
Phone: 805-674-4322

Forum: Vacillators

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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

Forum: Frequent Feeders

Paso Robles Breakers

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Wednesday At: Time Emailed
Location: Cider 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
Email: photostop@photostop.biz

Forum: Breakers

Paso Robles Cranks

Wednesday as Follows:
Dec., Jan., Feb., March: 9:00 or 9:30 AM depending on weather
April, May, June: 9:00 AM
July, August: 8:30 AM 
Sept., October, November: 9:00 AM
Location: Cider Creek Bakery & Deli, Paso Robles
Destination: Surrounding Area
Route: Route 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: Dan Rodriguez
Email: danquail@comcast.net

Forum: Cranks

Popular Routes
Justin Winery (Adelaide): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3203975
Tobin James Loop: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36615803
Hog Canyon: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3203895
Winery Loop: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35432433
46 Summit: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36697190

Paso Robles Tweeners

Wednesday At: Time Varies by Season, Emailed or Contact Coordinator
Location: Cider 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

Forum: Tweeners

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
Email: junekramer1@gmail.com
Phone: 425-239-8692

Forum: SLO Pokes

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Thursday

Vacillators

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Thursday At: 9:00 AM
Location: Santa 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.
Typical Speed on Flats: 17 mph
Coordinator: Marina Michel
Phone: 805-674-4322

Forum: Vacillators

Morro Bay

Thursday At: 8:40 AM
Location: Preston 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 

Forum: Morro 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

Forum: Tortoises

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
Location: Templeton 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

Forum: Breakers

Templeton Cranks

Friday as Follows:
Dec., Jan., Feb., March: 9:00 or 9:30 AM depending on weather
April, May, June: 9:00 AM
July, August: 8:30 AM 
Sept., October, November: 9:00 AM
Location: Templeton Park, Templeton
Destination: Inland North County between Paso Robles and Atascadero
Route: Route 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: Nancy Prier
Email: wemom9195@me.com
Coordinator: Dave Youmans
Email: dnyoumans@gmail.com

Forum: Cranks

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

Templeton Tweeners

Friday At: Time Varies by Season, emailed or contact ride coordinator
Location: Templeton 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
Email: carolmdyer@hotmail.com

Forum: Tweeners

Yellowjackets

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Friday At: 9:00 AM
Location: French 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
Email: slobiotchr@gmail.com
Phone: 619-772-2708

Forum: Yellowjackets

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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 1

Long's Tour

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Saturday At: 9:30 AM
Location: Heritage 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

Forum: Long'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
Email: KathyStarkey@live.com
Cell: 510-501-1166

Forum: SLO 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.

Tandemistas

Note: Contact Coordinator Before Joining
Second Saturday of each Month At: 9:00 AM
Location: Los 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
Email: kshawmob@att.net

Forum: Tandemistas

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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: January 1, 2025
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: Dan Rodriguez
Email: slobc-ride-coordinator@slobc.org

Winery Ride

Date: TBD
Time: 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Start Location: Four Sisters Ranch and Vineyards, Paso Robles, CA https://www.foursistersranch.com
Distances: 20, 30, 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

South County Routes

Coastal Routes

Northern Santa Barbara Routes

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

South County Routes

Coastal Routes