Our Mission

• BUILD A DIVERSE COMMUNITY AROUND HIGH PERFORMANCE RECREATIONAL CYCLING

• FOSTER LOCAL AMATEUR BIKE RACING

• PAY IT FORWARD: HELP OUT THE NEXT GENERATION OF BIKE RACERS AND CYCLISTS

 Haystack

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of lifetime BBC member Calvin “Haystack” Trampleasure.  Calvin was a member of the Berkeley Bike Club from its earliest days.  He was a prolific bike racer in the seventies and eighties, with a stint in Europe, and many victories, including the Northern California/Nevada Road Championship.  Calvin was a regular on the Saturday morning Faithful rides – his storytelling was well known.  A great video by Vernon Kato of Calvin’s last ride can be found at https://photos.app.goo.gl/odRJRE3ARgRZr3pW9 and some if his stories can be found on his website http://calvin.trampleasure.net.

A husband, a father, a teacher, and a friend to many.  Rest in peace, Calvin.  You will be missed.

Come Join our Group Rides

We have regular rides nearly every day of the week. Groups vary as does the pace but all rides regroup at various points. Some even include a regular coffee stop. All rides explore the many great roads of the East Bay including Mt. Diablo, Morgan Territory and Norris Canyon.

More information can be found on our ride page.

Non-members are welcome to join up to three official Berkeley Bike Club rides, but must agree to our waiver before each ride. After three rides, we ask that you join the club to continue attending rides (hopefully it’s an easy decision!).

Junior’s Team

The mission of the Berkeley Bicycle Club’s Junior Program is to foster local amateur bike racing.

All riders under the age of 18 are welcome to join as juniors. Every perk of club membership is available to you as a member.

• Teaching young riders the importance of sportsmanship, attitude, and teamwork is crucial to any youth cycling program.

• Foster a healthy community by encouraging active living and regular exercise.

Visit the Junior’s Team page for more information.

 Berkeley Omnium

The Berkeley Omnium returns in 2024 with the Berkeley Hills Road Race and the Berkeley Streets Criterium. Berkeley Hills Road Race, the longest continuously running bike race in North America, will be held on the familiar 20 mile route circling Briones reservoir. The Berkeley Streets Criterium will return to the fun and technical course on the west side of the UC-Berkeley campus. The races will be held on April 27th and 28th, 2024.

Find out more on the omnium page.

 WTFN “Faster Together” Mentorship Program

The BBC Faster Together mentorship program kicked off in September 2021 with 11 mentees and 9 mentors for an initial 3-month commitment. In this pilot phase, the program serves and is served by women, trans, femme, and non-binary (WTFN) club members. More information is on the blog post.

Our Sponsors

 Why Sponsor Berkeley Bicycle Club

1. Boosting brand recognition can increase sales, and, thus, profitability

2. Being active in the local community, either online or offline, is a great way to network with others and increase brand awareness among the general public.

3. Boost the number of visitors to your website.