HillJillys Road Ride: Saturday, June 19th, 9:30am

Thank goodness it won't be quite as hot this weekend as it was last Saturday: Shannon's got a ride planned with oodles of climbing...

Meet Saturday, June 19th at 9:30am in Graton, at the Willow Wood Market. We'll head to Occidental and take Coleman Valley Road out to the coast (a beautiful climb), then head south on Hwy 1 to Bay Hill Road in Bodega (more climbing) to Jonive to Cherry Ridge back to Graton. It's about 35 miles (with a fair bit of climbing), so expect to be out 3-4 hours. RSVPs appreciated.

Everyone welcome, and no one left behind--but this one is a bit longer and harder than some other HillJillys rides, so you'll have more fun if you've got a bit of fitness in those legs.

Did I mention there's climbing? :) Check out the route here.

HillJillys MTB Ride: Saturday, June 12th, 9:30am

Trails, trails, trails--all this late rain means that they're still in peak condition well into June, and the flowers are still a-blooming. Get thee out on the mountain bike!

Twyla will lead out this week's fat tire ride; meet Saturday, 9:30am, on Channel Drive at the bottom of Cobblestone. The know-how to go now: beginner-friendly, everyone welcome, and no one left behind! RSVPs appreciated.

HillJillys Road Ride: Saturday, June 5th, 9:30am

Yay for the road! Jill is leading out a 32-miler from Analy High School in Sebastopol. Meet Saturday at 9:30am, on High School Road in front of the bike path. We'll climb up Graton Road to Occidental, head out to Freestone and Valley Ford, and back to Sebastopol via Bloomfield and Pleasant Hill Roads. (Check out the route here.)

Beginner-friendly, everyone welcome, and no one left behind--but this one is a bit longer than some other HillJillys rides, so you'll have more fun if you've got a wee bit of fitness under your belt. RSVPs appreciated!

HillJillys MTB Ride: Saturday, May 29th, 9:30am

The skies are clearing up just in time for us to enjoy a bit of much-needed trail time on this holiday weekend. I think we're all ready for a bit more summer and a bit less winter...

Our fearless leader this week is Kristy, who always puts together a good, fun ride. Meet on Saturday, May 29th, 9:30am on Channel Drive, at the bottom of Cobblestone. RSVPs appreciated. The know-how to go now: beginner-friendly, everyone welcome, and no one left behind!

HillJillys Road Ride: Saturday, May 22nd, 9:30am

Many of us are riveted to the Tour of California action this week, and eager to get out on road bikes ourselves! Suit up on Saturday morning and join the throngs of cycling enthusiasts who are remembering how much fun riding a bike is...

We did this ride about a month ago, and it was an immediate fave. This time, Kristy will lead it out from the Flying Goat in Santa Rosa's Railroad Square. It's a relatively flat road loop that heads up to Windsor via Fulton, Olivet, and Mark West and comes out to about 30 miles. RSVPs appreciated. Rain cancels!

As usual, beginner-friendly, everyone welcome, and no one left behind!

HillJillys MTB Ride: Saturday, May 15th, 9:30am

Sonoma County is abuzz over the upcoming Tour of California and the roads are crawling with cycling illuminati... but no need to neglect our beloved mountain bikes! (Perhaps all the skinny tire mania will mean we get the trails to ourselves!)

Twyla will lead out this week's trail outing, and will surely put together a first-rate ride in Annadel. Meet on Saturday, May 15th, 9:30am on Channel Drive, at the bottom of Cobblestone. (RSVPs appreciated.) The know-how to go now: beginner-friendly, everyone welcome, and no one left behind!

Speaking of the Tour of California, and the Santa Rosa stage on Monday, May 17th: what do you have planned for race day? Consider heading downtown to the finish area, and staying afterwards for the Bike Monkey block party! Root beer floats and Lagunitas beer, Goldsprints, free tshirts, and oodles more. Get more info here.

HillJillys Road Ride: Saturday, May 8th, 9:30am

Janelle will lead this week's skinny-tire excursion, setting out from the Flying Goat in Railroad Square. It'll be a 30-mile out-and-back ride to the Wild Flour Bakery in Freestone. We'll head to Sebastopol on the bike path and then traverse some rolling hills on the back roads to Freestone. Bring some cash for scones and coffee at the bakery!

Meet Saturday at 9:30 in Santa Rosa at the Flying Goat. RSVPs appreciated. As usual, beginner-friendly, everyone welcome, and no one left behind!