Date:  Saturday, May 2, 2015.  Meet at 9:30 am.  Ride starts at 10:00 am

Start Location:  Start Location: Lafayette BART Station, 3601 Deer Hill Road / Lafayette, CA 94549

Direction:  From Pleasanton/Livermore area, go I-680 N toward Sacramento. Take exit onto State Route 24 west toward Oakland/Lafayette. Take exit onto Deer Hill Road. The station is on the left. Parking is free.

Distance:  15 miles out and back

Type of Bike:  Any

Ride Classification:  Leisurely (up to 10 mph) to Touring (10 to 13 mph)

Climb Rate:Approximately 150 feet total

About the Trails:  The Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail, a 7.65-mile linear park, parallels St. Mary's Road through Lafayette and Moraga. It is intended for hiking, bicycling, and equestrian use.

Coursing through the Moraga Valley, connecting Las Trampas Ridge to the Oakland Hills, and the cities of Lafayette and Moraga, this trail corridor has a rich and varied history. This trail was once used by mule trains to carry redwood from Oakland to Sacramento. Later, when the mule trails had passed into history, the lumber was carried by steam trains, including the Oakland-Antioch and Eastern Railroad, the San Francisco-Sacramento, and the Sacramento Northern, for which the easement was historically named. With the abandonment of the railroads the corridor became a utility easement, and, ultimately, with the cooperation of local communities, utility districts and the East Bay Regional Park District, a paved multi-use recreational trail was established serving hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians.

Meal:  The location in Lafayette for the after-ride lunch will be determined by riders.

Ride Leaders:  Bob Morrison, bobcdw@gmail.com or text 650-219-7958 with your name. Please confirm by email the day before the date of event. No one left behind. Extreme temperatures or bad weather conditions may modify the route at the leader's discretion. Rain cancels.

Safety:  Wearing a helmet is mandatory in all CDW rides.

What to Bring:  Spare tubes, patch kit, tire irons, pump/CO2 inflators, multi-tool, water bottle, identification/money/medical card and phone.

Before the Ride Maintenance:  Check the wheels (quick-release skewers are tightened correctly), inspect the tires for air pressure (with a floor pump's meter, not your thumb), test the brakes, lube the chain, and check the shifting.

Downloadable Map:  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5803371

Route Planner:  Ethan Bernstein
Announcement Written by: Ethan Bernstein