Oakland Yellowjackets 2026 Summer Ride Calendar
PLEASE NOTE: Ride schedule and data subject to change. Please check this page regularly for the most up-to-date ride information.
All times listed indicate departure ride location start (e.g. Lake Merritt, BART Station or away location specified). For start location of each away location go to Away Ride Start Location page. Rides may be canceled due to inclement weather.
Decide-and-Ride days are rides which range from 30-40 miles in distance with some hilly terrain, depending on the skill level of participating riders. Riders meet at the Children’s Fairyland parking lot at Lake Merritt in Oakland on Saturday or Holiday morning and decide where they want to ride, then depart at 15 minutes after the stated gathering time.
Since Winter season rides are not well attended club rides, they do not have formal ride leaders. They do not have a no-drop policy.
For more information on ride classifications, visit the ABOUT OYJ page.
If you are not a club member then you will need to bring a signed Liability Waiver to the Ride Leader.
Individuals under 18 years of age must also have a parent or legal guardian complete and submit the Minor Release Form.
ALL RIDERS MUST HAVE AND WEAR A HELMET.
An 8.5 x 11 list of the season's rides can be downloaded 2026 Summer Ride Calendar.
Rides and routes can change up until the ride start, so check the OYJ home page to confirm ahead of the ride. Also see Cycling Safety Guidelines, under FAQ in About OYJ tab.
April 4: Oakland Yellowjackets 2026 Season Kickoff Ride
Gather: 8:30 AM | Depart: 9:00 AM
Start: Lake Merritt Fairyland Parking Lot
All Riders: 20 miles, flat | Map and Cue Sheet
Gather: 8:45 AM | Depart: 9:00 AM
Start: Lake Merritt Fairyland Parking Lot
Light: 31 miles, 450 feet of climbing | Map and Cue Sheet
Humane/Advanced Intermediate/Advanced: 43.6 miles, 1,240 feet of climbing | Map and Cue Sheet
April 18: Patterson Pass
Gather: 9:15 AM | Depart: 9:30 AM
Start: Ernie Rodrigues Sports Field, Livermore
Light: TBD or None
Humane: 42 miles, 2900 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
Advanced Intermediate/Advanced: 62 miles, 3,500 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
April 25: Tunnel and Grizzly
Gather: 8:45 AM | Depart: 9:00 AM
Start: Lake Merritt Fairyland Parking Lot
Light: 23.9 miles, 975 feet of climbing| Map | Cue Sheet
Humane/Advanced Intermediate/Advanced: 43.8 miles, 2,767 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
May 2: Mines Road
Light: TBD or None
Humane: 58.0 miles, 4,378 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Gather: 9:15 AM | Depart: 9:30 AM
Start: Ernie Rodrigues Sports Fields, Livermore
Advanced/Advanced Intermediate: 78.6 miles, 4,839 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
Gather: 8:45 AM | Depart: 9:00 AM
Start: Dublin/Pleasanton BART
May 9: Arlington Loop
Gather: 8:45 AM | Depart: 9:00 AM
Start: Lake Merritt Fairyland Parking Lot
Light: 24 miles, 1,061 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
Humane/Advanced Intermediate/Advanced: 41.1 miles, 2,938 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
May 16: Morgan Territory
Gather: 9:00 AM | Depart: 9:15 AM
Start: Concord BART Station
Light: None
Humane/Advanced Intermediate/Advanced: 48.3 miles, 3,520 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
May 23: Dublin Grade
Gather: 8:45 AM | Depart: 9:00 AM
Start: Lake Merritt Fairyland Parking Lot
Light: 31.2 miles, 1,200 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Humane: 52 miles, 2,100 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Advanced/Advanced Intermediate: 68.0 miles, 3,700 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
May 30: Sonoma (Forestville) Picnic Ride
Lights and Humanes Gather: 9:30 AM | Depart: 9:45 AM
Advance Gather: 9:00 AM | Depart:9:15
Start: Forestville Regional River Access Parking Lot, Forestville
Light: 19 miles, 1000 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
Humane: 32 miles, 2000 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
Advanced Intermediate/Advanced: 45 miles, 3,600 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
Potluck Picnic and River Swimming After Ride
June 6: Mt. Diablo
Light: TBD or None
Humane: 31.3 miles, 2,404 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Gather: 8:00 AM | Depart: 8:20 AM
Start: Lafayette BART
Advanced Intermediate/Advanced: 57.6 miles, 5,872 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Gather: 8:00 AM | Depart: 8:20 AM
Start: Lake Merritt Fairyland Parking Lot
June 13: Bolinas-Fairfax
Gather: 8:30 AM | Depart: 8:45 AM
Start: Yolanda Station, Redwood Road and Center Blvd., San Anselmo
Light: 20.0 miles, 1000 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Humane: 41.9 miles, 4,000 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Advanced Intermediate/Advanced: 48.3 miles, 3,915 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
June 20: Three Bears and Some Redwoods
Gather: 8:00 AM | Depart: 8:20 AM
Start: Lake Merritt Fairyland Parking Lot
Light: 20.2 miles, 1,794 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
Humane: 48.4 miles, 4,005 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Advanced/Advanced Intermediate: 56.2 miles, 5,158 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
June 27: Tiburon
Gather: 8:00 AM | Depart: 8:20 AM
Start: San Francisco Ferry Building North Plaza (near Embarcadero BART)
Light: 18.6 miles, 878 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Humane: 43.0 miles, 2,000 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Advanced Intermediate/Advanced: 53.2 miles, 3,397 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
July 4: Lucas Valley
Gather: 8:30 AM | Depart: 8:45 AM
(Note: Lights gather at Nicasio at 9:15 AM and roll at 9:30 AM or when Humanes arrives)
Light: 19.7 miles, 900 feet of climbing Route Sheet | Map
Start: Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio Road and Old Rancheria Road
Humane: 39.8 miles, 2,000 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Start: Marinwood Park, Miller Creek Road, San Rafael
Park on Miller Creek Road
Advanced Intermediate and Advanced: 60.8 miles, 3,700 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Start: Marinwood Park, Miller Creek Road, San Rafael
Park on Miller Creek Road
July 11: Benicia / Two Bridges
Gather: 8:00 AM | Depart: 8:20 AM
Light: TBD (Pt Richmond)
Humane, Advanced Intermediate, Advanced: 67.1 miles, 4,500 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Note: Humanes ends at Pleasant Hill BART Station (45 miles)
July 18: Marin Picnic Ride
Staggered Start Times:
Advanced and Advanced Intermediate Riders Gather: 8:00 AM | Depart: 8:20 AM
Humane Riders Gather: 9:00 AM | Depart: 9:20 AM
Light Ride Gather: 10:00 AM | Depart: 10:20
All Riders Start: Stafford Lake Park, Novato
Light: 25 miles, 1,100 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Humane: 46.2 miles, 3,041 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Advanced/Advanced Intermediate: 73.0 miles, 4,530 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
July 25: Norris Canyon/San Ramon
Gather: 8:00 AM | Depart: 8:20 AM
Start: Lake Merritt Fairyland Parking Lot
Light: 20.8 miles, 1700 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Humane/Advanced Intermediate/Advanced: 65.5 miles, 3,000 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Note: Humanes end at Castro Valley BART Station (42 miles)
August 2: Petaluma
Gather: 8:30 AM | Depart: 8:45 AM
Light: TBD or None
Start: Walnut Park, 4th and D Streets, Petaluma
Humane: 42 miles, 2,470 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Advanced Intermediate/Advanced: 84.4 miles, 5,366 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
August 8: Richmond-San Rafael
Gather: 8:15 AM | Depart: 8:30 AM
Start: Richmond BART West Entrance (Nevin Plaza)
Light: 36.8 miles, 1000 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
Humane: 53.3 miles, 2,400 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
Advanced Intermediate: 58.4 miles, 4,000 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
August 15: Crockett Loop
Gather 8:00 AM | Depart 8:20 AM
Start: Lake Merritt Fairyland Parking Lot
Light: 41.1 miles, 2,100 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Humane: 50 miles, 2,800 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
Advanced/Advanced Intermediate: 62.9 miles, 4,700 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
August 22: Peninsula
Gather: 8:30 AM | Depart: 8:45 AM
All Riders Start: Canada Road at Highway 92
Light: 26 miles, 1,300 feet of climbing (turn around at Roberts Market @ Alpine Road) | Map
Humane: 33.8 miles, 3,000 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Advanced Intermediate: 52.8 miles, 5,000 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Advanced: 77.0 miles, 7,400 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
August 29: Decide & Ride (Feather River Weekend)
Gather: 8:00 AM | Depart: 8:20 AM
Start: Lake Merritt Fairyland Parking Lot
September 5: Fog City
Gather: 8:15 AM | Depart: 8:30 AM
Start: San Francisco Ferry Building North Plaza
Light: 21 miles, 1,135 feet of climbing | Map and Cue Sheet
Humane: 40 miles, 2,570 feet of climbing | Map and Cue Sheet
Advanced Intermediate/Advanced: 40.1 miles, 2927 feet of climbing | Cue Sheet | Map
September 12: Kings Ridge
Gather: 8:30 AM | Depart: 8:45 AM
Start: Duncans Mills
Light (Coastal Alternative): 36.8 miles, 2,300 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Humane: 49.3 miles, 4,900 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Advanced Intermediate/Advanced (Willow Ck. Option) 67.1 miles, 6,500 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Advanced Intermediate/Advanced (Coleman Vly. Option) 71.7 miles, 7,000 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
September 19: Zoo & Redwoods
Gather: 8:00 AM | Depart: 8:20 AM
Start: Lake Merritt Fairyland Parking Lot
Light: 25 miles, 1,100 feet of climbing | Map and Cue Sheet
Humane: 35.6 miles, 3,137 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
Advanced/Advanced Intermediate: 44.5 miles, 4,200 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
September 27: Calaveras
Lights Gather 9:30 AM| Depart 9:45 AM
Start: West Dublin BART Station
Lights: 19.5 miles, 640 feet of climbing | Map and Cue Sheet
Humanes Gather 8:45 AM | Depart 9:00 AM
Start: Castro Valley BART Station
Humanes: 38 miles. 2800 of climbing | Map and Cue Sheet
Advance Gather: 8:00 AM | Depart: 8:20 AM
Start: Lake Merritt Fairyland Parking Lot
Advanced: 58 miles, 4,500 feet of climbing | Map and Cue Sheet
October 3: To Be Determined (After ride, Club Picnic at Lake Temescal - 1 PM)
October 10: Winter/Vacaville
Gather: 9:15 AM | Depart: 9:30 AM
Start: Lagoon Valley Park, Vacaville (Meet at parking lot 0.2 miles from entrance; $5 parking fee)
Light: 36 miles, 1,100 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
Humane: 45 miles, 1,580 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
Advanced Intermediate/Advanced: 66.1 miles, 2,650 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
October 17: Happy Valley
Gather: 8:00 AM | Depart: 8:20 AM
Start: Lake Merritt Fairyland Parking Lot
Light Riders will follow the Lake Chabot Light Route: 30.6 miles, 384 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
Humane: 57.4 miles, 3,300 feet of climbing | Map | Cue Sheet
Advanced Intermediate/Advanced: 55.4 miles, 3,327 feet of climbing | Route Sheet | Map
October 24: Mt Hamilton
All Riders gather: 8:30 AM | Depart: 8:45 AM
Start: Berryessa BART
Light: 24.6 miles, 2200 feet of climbing | Map and Cue Sheet
Humane: 45.8 miles, 5,200 feet of climbing | Map and Cue Sheet
Advanced Intermediate/Advanced: 46.8 miles, 5,355 feet of climbing | Map and Cue Sheet
END OF SUMMER SEASON