General Club Information

The Valley Spokesmen is a San Francisco Bay Area bicycle club based in Dublin California, approximately 15 miles southeast of Oakland. The club schedules both local and non-local rides. Emphasis is on road cycling, but mountain bike rides are also on the calendar. We provide a wide variety of club rides, ranging from short neighborhood tours suitable for families with children, to strenuous century-length epics. We encourage non-members to attend our club meetings and join us on any of our outings. Our group bike rides traverse the beautiful valleys around Mount Diablo. Join us to explore the area while having fun, getting fit, and meeting fellow cyclists.  View our ride calendar and find a ride that is right for you! 

The Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club was founded in August 1971. Membership has grown from 81 active members in 1972 to ~500 card-carrying members presently. Most of the group are young to middle-aged adults, both married and single, but member ages range from infant family members to active riders in their 80's.

Please join us on one of our group rides. Here is a brief description of some of the rides we offer. Most of our rides are offered weekly with a few being hosted on a monthly basis. Ride details, like starting location, time, route, etc., can be found on our ride calendar. Class 1 and Class 3 ebikes are welcome on most rides. If you have any questions about a particular ride, please contact the ride host. 

Friendly Friday - Weekly ride usually starts at Sports Basement in San Ramon. Rated 2L/M. Mostly easy grades with a few rolling hills. Leisurely/Moderate (12 to 16mph) with occasional regroups.

Varsity Youth - Starts at Mike's Bikes in Pleasanton every 2nd and 4th Saturday. Rated 1L, flat ride, leisurely pace, no drop.

Brisk Bunch-Weekly ride starts from various locations. Rated 4B, few regroups. Steep grades with some relief.  Brisk pace (19 mph).

Mellow Monday - Weekly ride with various starting locations. Friendly social pace. Rated 2/3 L/M. Easy to moderate grades. 12-16 mph pace. Occasional regroups.

Heather Farms, Monday-Weekly rides on Monday starting at Heather Farms. Monday rides are no-drop between 25 and 40 miles. Rated: 2 L/M.  Mostly easy grades with rolling hills. Leisurely/Moderate (12-16 mph)

Heather Farms, Wednesday-Weekly rides on Wednesday starting at Heather Farms. Wednesday rides are drop rides and may separate into multiple groups determined by rolling speed. Ride length between 35 and 55 miles. Rating 2/3 M/B. Rolling hills to moderate grades.  14-18 mph with occasional regroups.

VSRT LiT-VS Racing Team Livermore Inter-team training ride. Weekly ride that starts at Livermore Trek on Thursday nights. Rating 2S. Easy grades with rolling hills at a steady, strenuous, rapid pace. 22 mph.

Therapeutic Thursday-Weekly ride with various starting locations. Rating 2M, drop ride. Moderate pace (15 to 16 mph), occasional regroups.

Mt Diablo-Weekly ride up Mt Diablo on Wednesday starting at St Timothy's Church. Rated 4-5M. Steep grades with some relief, strong riders. Moderate pace.

Wapenshaw Wednesday-Weekly ride with various starting locations. Faster paced drop rides that may separate into two groups.  Rated 2/3M. Ride length between 35 and 55 miles with moderate grades with frequent regroups. 14 to 18 mph.

Feather Pedals-Monthly ride through most of the year, usually on Saturday. No drop ride with frequent regroups with a sweep. Rating 2/3 L/M. Easy to moderate grades. Leisurely to moderate pace. Starting January 11, 2025, Feather Pedals hosts a 12 week series of training rides in preparation for Cinderella.

Cinderella Classic-Come participate in the Original Women Only Bike Ride. All routes have full SAG support should you need any assistance, fully staffed rest stops stocked with food and drinks, and a delicious lunch at the end of the ride. Registration for the 2025 Cinderella Classic opens on December 1, 2024.

Mount Diablo Challenge- The Mount Diablo Challenge is a 11.2 mile timed cycling hill climb to the summit the first Sunday in October. Event and registration details can be found at www.MountDiabloChallenge.org


    Ride Calendar-Upcoming events

    21 Dec 2024 8:30 AM • Parking Lot (299 N Court St, Martinez, CA 94553)
    22 Dec 2024 9:00 AM • Ernie Rodrigues Softball Field, 1505 S. Livermore Ave.
    23 Dec 2024 9:30 AM • TBD
    23 Dec 2024 10:00 AM • Heather Farm Park - No. San Carlos Dr., Walnut Creek
    25 Dec 2024 9:00 AM • Shannon Park

    You do not need to be a VSBC member to ride up to three times per year, but we’d appreciate your support and you’ll appreciate the many benefits in being a member.


    2025 Membership New/Renewal 

    2025 Family and Individual Memberships for both renewals and new members will be available on December 1st!

     Club Memberships are for a calendar year and run from January 1st to December 31st.  


    The Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club has not increased our membership dues since 2013.  Our operating costs (insurance and web hosting) have seen significant increases in the last couple of years. To cover those cost increases, the Exec Board has voted to increase the yearly dues by $5 ($30 for Individual and $45 for Family memberships for 2025).  We hope you understand. 


    Discounted (50% savings) memberships from July 1st until November 1st. 

    The Valley Spokesmen are a welcoming group of cyclists that encourage riders of all levels to join our group rides. There are a variety of rides for different levels of riding. Some of our rides are listed on the ride calendar as Beginner Friendly, while others are listed as Advanced; choose a ride at a level that you feel comfortable with.

    Keep in Touch with the VS List

    Club members, subscribe to vslist so you're alerted to additional rides, ride changes, road issues, club socials, bikes/gear for sale, etc.

    Mt Diablo Bike Turnouts Celebration group picture (Mark Dedon)

    Mt. Diablo Bike Turnouts Ceremony

    The Historic Event to Celebrate 22 New Bike Turnouts on Mount Diablo occurred on August 24th!

    The Bike Turnouts are dedicated to Joe Shami "Legend of Mount Diablo."

    ALL of the money raised ($755,793.48) will go for Bike Turnouts! There will be 9 Bike Turnouts constructed on Southgate Rd, 4 on Summit Rd, and 9 on Northgate Rd. For a total of 67 Bike Turnouts on Mount Diablo! 

    Thank You for All your Donations and Amazing Support!


    Valley Spokesmen Racing Team
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    Valley Spokesmen Feather Pedals Group


    Feather Pedals is a no-cost, volunteer cycling group within Valley Spokesmen that organizes conditioning rides for women preparing for Cinderella and social monthly rides. Both women and men are welcome to join all rides. Check the ride calendar for Feather Pedal "friendly" rides.

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    VSBC Marketplace

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    2008 Trek T1000 Tandem Blue Size 54/4 9 Speed Triple Crankset Asking $800 Alberto/Gail 5108259581 or 9258721001
    2012 52" Specialized Roubaix Expert SL3 - upgraded to 10 speed Shimano Di2. Includes extra wheels Magic. Asking $1000 obo Contact Alberto L. 5108259581
    Gore C3 Infinium Jacket XL (43" chest, 32.75" sleeve). Brand new in original, unopened package. 510.427.10002
    Yakima Universal Roof Rack System plus 3 Bike Racks. Locks included. $250. Text 925-980-9304. Posted Nov 2nd, 2024
    KUAT 1.0 TWO BIKE 1/14" HITCH MOUNTED RACK. INCLUDES LOCKS AND BUILT-IN CABLE LOCKS. WIDE WHEEL CUPS. $200.00 JERRY.COIL@ME.COM.
    FREE! Trico Sports bicycle travel box. Item is in Livermore contact Jeff at 510 697-2475
    Specialized Roubaix Black 56CM Shimano Ultegra components Mavic wheels (rim brake) FSA Crankset Nine speed Front: 53/42/30 Rear: 11/32 18lbs $1000 OBO
    Kurt Kinetic "Road Machine" Folding Fluid Resistance Indoor Bike Trainer. The old school type. with front wheel riser. $50 OBO dave.gilbert@gmail.com
    Mike has decided to sell his Merlin and accessories. If your interested his number is 510 693 2528
    Yakima Bike Rack for 3 bikes. New in 2017, only used once. Paid $436, asking $125 OBO. Contact Carl at 925-786-2105.
    Yakima Bike Rack for 3 bikes. New in 2017, only used once. Paid $436, asking $125 OBO. Contact Carl at 925-786-2105.
    Yakima Bike Rack for 3 bikes. New in 2017, only used once. Paid $436, asking $125 OBO. Contact Carl at 925-786-2105.
    SEROTTA PELOTON 48CM. Shimano Gruppo. 12X27 cogs. Original owner. Excellent condition.Reynolds fork, new saddle.$1200.Titanium.9256984030 Larry
    SEROTTA OTTROT 56CM Absolutely perfect. Original owner. New full Shimano 9000 Grupo. Compact chainrings, 11X32 cogs. Serviced by Livermore Cyclery. Extra tires & parts.17 lbs.$3000. 9256984030.Larr
    Wolf Tooth 44T x 110 BCD Chainring - $43 Gary gscchaps@sbcglobal.net
    2019 BMC Teammachine SLR02 Two w/ Bontrager Aeolus Pro 5 TLR wheels.
    2012 Trek Domane 6 Series 52cm – OCLV Carbon - $1950 52cm – 160mm cranks – Di2 500mi on total rebuild of everything except frame Contact Mike: mike@hydrosoft.com Posted: 4/4/2024
    2016 Diamondback HanjoTrail:$800 OBO. Ultegra,excl cond, 6500 miles. Reg shop maintenance, replaced chnrings:50-34 and cassette:11-34.Great road/gravel bike. New tires. Specs on request. rfellervb@gma
    Quarq Sram RED AXS D1 Power Meter Kit 48/35 tooth. Took off my new bike, never been ridden. Replaced with lower gears for climbing. Asking $500. (list price is $881) Rick Edmondson rickedmon@yahoo.co
    Quarq Sram RED AXS D1 Power Meter Kit 48/35 tooth. Took off my new bike, never been ridden. Replaced with lower gears for climbing. Asking $500. (list price is $881) Rick Edmondson rickedmon@yahoo.co
    2023 Pinarello Size 54 Comes with the Bag and Pedals $3000 davidfinn44@gmail.com
    davidfinn44@gmail.com
    Free. Walz cycling cap. Large/Xlarge. Barely worn. 100% cotton. I have more pictures. Janet jmartbikerchick@yahoo.com
    Bianchi Infinito 2021 Carbon 53 cm., Sram Force ETAP, Crank 46X33, Sprocket 10-33, Disk Brakes, Wheels Fulcrum Racing, Excellent condition, Low mileage, Asking $3,000, Barry 925-324-5916 text or call
    Sidi Wmn Genius size 41/8.7 brand new in box-$175 OBO posted 9/7/23 Sarah 510-773-0077 sarahmliron@me.com
    Sidi Wmn Genius size 41/8.7 brand new in box-$175 OBO posted 9/7/23 Sarah 510-773-0077 sarahmliron@me.com
    Sidi Wmn Genius size 41/8.7 brand new in box-$175 OBO posted 9/7/23 Sarah 510-773-0077 sarahmliron@me.com
    Sidi Wmn Genius size 41/8.7 brand new in box-$175 OBO posted 9/7/23 Sarah 510-773-0077 sarahmliron@me.com
    Swiftwick ASPIRE SEVEN Cycling Socks XL Men's shoe sizes 12-15, $11/pair Brand new in original, unopened package. Gary 510-427-1002
    Specialized Dolce Elite (2017) 51cm. great for beginner to intermediate rider. rider was 5'1". Carbon forks, Shimano 105, asking $500 OBO. jerinellamas@sbcglobal.net 925-915-9199 text me
    Specialized Pro Wmn Road Shoes, Size 8 (38.5 EU), White Road cleats and pedals SPD cleats + adapter Older model, worn 3 times $100 Email: jlsmail@comcast.net
    Seven AxiomS Titanium frame, carbon fork 43" seat tube length, 51.5" top tube length (owner is 5'5") Shimano Ultegra components Kysirum K-10 Wheelset Includes rear rack and pa
    Specialized Tarmac SL4 Elite(2017) - 56cm Shimano Ultegra 6800, carbon frame/fork Parts: Stock w Armadillo Elite 25mm tires $1200 OBO John Basalyga 925-200-2440
    Orbea Orca w/Shimano Ultegra components, frame size 54. Price $1,000 Text 408-687-2508 or email me mablancospo@gmail.com
    2021 Specialized Aethos Pro 56 cm Excellent condition Full add on EBay $6250 David Clay 209-890-6555
    How about a present for someone? Best offer takes this $2000 bike home. Contact me at 213-509-0078 or laladams@comcast.net.
    2014 Time Fluidity L. 50 cm. All Dura Ace. https://cycling-passion.com/time-2014-collection/ Contact Dan Fritz, 510-735-7123, bluesharp@comcast.net $2000. Call or text/email for more info.
    Great offering-well loved/maintained Santana Tandem w/carrier! Steel frame (25" from top bar), 9speed Ultegra shifters,40 spoke rims,700x25 tires. Asking $1,500. Contact Neil Michelfelder 510-797-6458
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