SJBP: Bike/Train Travel Quest! (Test Ride!)

When: Dec 26 2023 6:00PM – 9:00PM

Where: San Jose Diridon Caltrain Station

Who: San Jose Bike Party

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45209778

SJBP relies on cyclists like you to help us test the route each month before the main event. Join us as we test the route for our January ride: Bike/Train Travel Quest!

Tuesday, December 26.

Gathering starts at 6pm. Wheels hit the street at 6:30pm.

Meet/Start/End: San Jose Diridon Train Station.

-> Find us in the long grassy area between the brick train station building and Good Karma Bikes.

–> For GPS: Use 65 Cahill Street; San Jose, CA 95113

—> There is onsite parking – but it is a Pay-to-Park Lot – and may be higher priced during SAP Events. Alternate downtown parking options are available a short bike ride away…or take the train for a real Bike/Train Travel Quest Adventure!

Ride leader: Theo

Ride length: 15ish Miles

Ride pace: Casual (11-13mph)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45209778

There will be 15+/- minute stops at each of our two prospective regroup spots.

These small group rides are a great way to meet new people, catch up with old friends, or just get out for a social ride. While you’re pedaling, we’ll count on you to help us keep an eye out for potential route hazards. Your feedback will help us adjust the route and keep all of Bike Party safe!

Things to watch out for:

– road or bike lane construction

– hazardous railroad crossings

– poorly signed lane changes

– tricky turns

– problematic regroup spots

– notable debris in the road

– dangerous traffic patterns

https://www.facebook.com/events/1221992012091221/

Turn By Turn

Turn right onto Stover Street0.0
Turn right onto Cahill Street0.1
Turn left onto West Santa Clara Street0.2
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue2.9
Turn right onto El Camino Real, CA 823.1
Keep right3.6
Turn slight right onto Lafayette Street3.6
Turn left onto Agnew Road6.6
Turn sharp right onto Bassett Street6.6
left on 3rd street6.8
Turn right onto Cheeney Street6.9
Turn right onto Esperanca Avenue7.1
slight right on to bike path7.4
straight onto Stars and Stripes dr.7.5
Turn slight left onto Wilcox Avenue8.2
Turn left onto Cheeney Street8.5
Turn left onto North 3rd Street8.6
right on to Bassett8.7
Turn sharp left onto Agnew Road8.9
Turn right onto Lafayette Street9.0
Turn slight right onto Lafayette Street10.7
Turn left onto Martin Avenue11.1
Turn sharp left onto Coleman Avenue12.5
Turn right on to Autumn st bike path14.6
right on to Julian st15.0
Turn sharp left onto North Autumn Street15.1
Turn right onto West Santa Clara Street15.4
Turn left onto Cahill Street15.5

Everyone is welcome to attend this event, but please, read and follow our “How We Ride” guidelines to keep everyone safe and to keep San Jose Bike Party rolling!  We share the road with other vehicles and we frequently ride in the dark.

Having a great time and want to help? We’re always looking for volunteers to help guide riders at corners or to handle other tasks. Talk to any of the “BIRDs” (look for the “bird” logo!) for details. Or you head over to our Donation Page.

Some helpful hints:

  1. Follow the Law
  2. Be Predictable
  3. Be Conspicuous
  4. Think Ahead
  5. Ride Ready