What we’re about
Let's get-together for cycling excursions around Redwood Shores. Standard meet-up at Public Parking Lot near Oracle every Saturday and Sunday, generally at 9am for Group Riding. Fluid route(s) can accommodate a variety of skill levels and distances. Plus there are a few planned leisurely excursions throughout the cycling season. In training? Buddy up!
The Redwood Shores Cycling Meetup presents,
The Seventh Annual (Septennial) Civilized Century - Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Our group's signature local event held the first Sunday in August. Great for first-time Century Riders; seasoned veterans looking for a scenic, day-off from climbing; or Recumbent and EllitpiGo bikes.
Route options - 35, 60, 75, and 100miles.
$40 youth/$65 adult/includes mini-meal.
Signup at www.civilizedcentury.com . This event is limited to 300 riders and sells out each year so register early!
An RSVP here ONLY let's others know you plan to participate. You MUST register at Civilized Century . Photos from last year's Event .
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Scenic Ride to Orange Memorial Park w/Hillcrest Option (Reprise)Oracle Parking/Restroom/Bridge, Redwood City, CA
www.CivilizedCentury.com registration is open!
Scenic Group Ride - no rider left behind. Leisurely pace to Orange Memorial Park and back (12-14mph). Climbing option to take Camp Sawyer Trail. Lunch afterwards if there's interest.
OPTION A: Scenic/flat ride to Orange Memorial Park (35miles RT, 3.5hours)
OPTION B: On the return, split off and take either San Bruno Ave (light climbing) or Hillcrest (STEEP climbing) into Camp Sawyer Trail (38-ish miles RT, 5-ish hours)
-Estimate - 1,500 feet of climbing. Decide later - San Bruno Ave or Hillcrest
-Some high speed, non-technical descendingROUTE - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51561439
RESTSTOPS - water & restroom (no food):
1-Bayside Park
2-Orange Memorial Park
3-Camp Sawyer Trail North Entrance
4-TBD as requiredWE ROLL OUT AT 9AM.
EQUIPMENT: Go light! Helmet, eye protection, spare tube, water bottle, phone, snack, moolah, and sunscreen.
- RAGBRAI Bicycle Tour Across Iowa (the state)Vibrant Music Hall, Waukee, IA
### What is RAGBRAI?
RAGBRAI, Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is the largest, longest, and oldest week-long recreational bicycle ride in the world with more than 15,000 daily riders traveling across Iowa in seven days the last full week of July. It is the small towns, local food, rolling Iowa farmland, heartland hospitality, and live entertainment each day that make RAGBRAI an annual tradition for bicyclists worldwide since 1973.
Inquire and register at - https://ragbrai.com/ragbrai-registration/ .
- Civilized Century - How To Change a Tire and How to NavigateCivilized Century Start/Finish Line - Redwood Life Campus, redwood city, CA
www.CivilizedCentury.com registration is open!
PREPARING FOR CIVILIZED CENTURY
Highly recommend for novice rider(s) or group with young children
- How to Navigate Tips
- How to Change a Tire
- Route and Bike Handling Safety TipsWill start from Civilized Century start/finish line (no restroom or water* - will stop along the way). Take a 13-mile ride to cover some of the challenging areas for novice and young riders. Leisurely pace - 1.5 to 2hours.
Session on how to change a tire - about an hour.
Feel free to bring new tire(s) and we will put 'em on.Conclude with question and answer session.
Bring equipment if unsure how to use - bike kit*****Nearest facilities - Shorebird Park, 607 Marine Pkwy - USE BEFORE MEETUP
