Alate Meaning: Winged Like, the word is comprised of the Latin roots āla meaning "wing" and the suffix -ate which was used in Latin to make a word an adjective. Joining Alate Events & Adventures will allow you to Spread your Wings and try activities you have always wanted to, but maybe just did not have anyone to do them with or you did not know how to plan it out and make it happen. The planning will be done for you! So Come out of your shell, come out of yourself, Spread Your Wings and Grow. C …

This group is for anyone interested in hiking, biking, outdoor adventure, and good wine. All skills levels are welcome and there will be activities geared for various fitness/skill/endurance levels.  Being an orgainser for several other groups I've decided to start my own, so we can combine more activities and have more fun.  I currently lead either a hike or bike ride most Saturdays, along with the occasional music event, summer white water rafting trip, house party, summer barbecue, or other a …

SF A/X: The RIDE stands for San Francisco Active Xplorers of The RIDE. The RIDE is SNOWBOARDING in the Winter and Mountain Biking in the Spring and Summer with some seasonal overlap. SF A/X RIDE events will take place in the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe as well as other areas. SF A/X is linked with two other Meet Up sites: (1) Sactown A/X and (2) Davis A/X. In the Winter, THIS group has the advantage of NETWORKING you with over 400 other very Active SNOWBOARDERS whose home mountains are in TAHOE... …

The Berkeley Bicycling Meetup Group is for anyone who wants to meet new people and explore the  Bay Area. We have done mostly road rides but I plan to post a few mountain bike rides in the near future.  The rides are a lot of fun and are a great place to learn new routes. Despite the vast number of "members" (444, last time I checked), our group is small. There are 10-15 people who regularly attend our rides, with a handful on any given ride. This group doesn't drop slower riders! Unless I spe …

For Lovers of Cycling! We are cyclists of all levels and abilities, united by a love of the freedom, mobility and accomplishment we get from bicycle riding. All are welcome to join this group and attend the wide range of rides and events we plan and organize to suit all cyclists. This is an very active group with an unusually high participation rate. We do not have many members, but those we have regularly attend our rides. This is the kind of member we seek. If you think you might not regularly …

I'm starting this group for SF-based riders who want to share rides to various trails (e.g. Tamarancho, China Camp, Annadel, Skeggs, Wilder Ranch, Henry Coe, etc.), mostly for weekend rides, but I would also like to do some group after-work weekday evening or night rides in the area. There are already several Bay Area mountain biking meetup groups (and I belong to most of them) but I thought it would be good idea to have a resource for SF-based riders to use to organize rides starting form SF or …

Do you bike in the city? Do you want to bike in the city? Do you have friends who want to bike, but don't know where to start? We need you! We are a loosely organized volunteer group planning a series of accessible, non-competitive rides though urban San Francisco to give people a taste of every-day biking in the city. You won't find a lot of spandex on fancy bikes here, or a throng of angry anarchic riders a la Critical Mass, we're mainly just regular bike riding folk. Here's what we envisio …

A great group for mountain biking! This group gets together for mountain bike rides in and around Marin - including all of the Mt. Tam trails, the Headlands, Tamarancho, Tennessee Valley, China Camp and more. Riders of all levels welcome - we'll do casual ride as well as more aggressive ones. We have members in their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s. This group has simple goals in mind: Have fun, stay safe, get outside and on your bike! Meet people, ride together, don't take ourselves too seriously. We'l …

Meet other bicyclists that are interested in regular rides at a brisk pace (15-20mph). We are currently riding 2-3x/week in the evenings (9:45-11:00pm).  The course is a 2.3 mile circuit in Dublin, CA.  (Most of us are not categorized USCF racers; we aim to stay fit and throw in a few sprints for fun.) Why so late? Most of us have young kids and this is a good exercise time after they've gone to bed. Plus, traffic is minimal and there's never any sunblock needed! Some riders do longer rides on w …

If you love cycling, or want to learn the rules of road biking, join your neighbors and meet new friends touring the Tri-valley on bikes. We have all levels of skill from newbies to road bike veterans. All rides are at a "social" pace with no drops, meaning no one will be left behind. Rides will be 15 to 25 miles and scaled for those who participate. There are stops along the way for refreshments and socializing Our primary activity will be riding the trails and vineyards of the Pleasanton area, …

We are a group of enthusiastic, fun mountain bikers who chose to ride drug and alcohol free. We are intermediate to advanced riders with an addiction to singletrack. We love great people, great food, amazing places and sweet singletrack. We ride weekends and the occasional weekday or night usually in Marin, but are open to rides throughout the Bay Area. Please join us.

This group is for the lesbian friendly community interested in group activities such as bike riding, ferry riding then bike riding, bike riding to meet for lunch, small dog walks, movie matinee's, movie nights, holiday parties, super bowl parties, road trips, Fun Train to Reno, etc. Members are encouraged to suggest meet up activities. Please provide suggestions to the organizer before posting. Prefer meet ups that do not involve nightclubs. This group is not sponsored. Donations are appreciated …

Who says that fellowship with other believers has to be bible study in the not so great indoors ? If you are a follower of Christ and like to shred singletrack, this group is for you. Let's ride together as brothers and sisters in Chirst. Non-Believers are also welcome to join!

We’re an open training group for the Arthritis Foundation's California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour – an unforgettable 8-day, 525 mile fully supported cycling adventure from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Our training rides are open to all cyclists of all levels. We’re a wonderful group of friendly bike lovers who can accommodate cyclists of all experience levels and happily adhere to a no-drop policy. Join us for our wonderful weekly training rides, visit us online at www.CaliforniaCoastClassic.or …

Meet with people who like adventures - getting thrills through adventurous sports like climbing, hiking, kayaking, bungee jumping, skydiving, etc. All Adventures Welcome! Hey the weather is only getting better!!! Interetseted in going mountain bike riding in Santa Cruz (Wilder Ranch) or Nisene Marks (Aptos) or if you like rollies let's do Laguna Seca in Monterey. Or if the sea is more to your liking let's check out Moss Landing, there's a really good chance to see some sea otters, seals and o …

The Bicycel Trails cpouncil of the East Bay was formed in 1987, and helped to create the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) in 1988. The work of BTCEB is essential in developing the mountain biking culture and keeping trails open for local mountain biking. The BTCEB Meetup.com group was established by the Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay (www.btceb.org). and is a tool for bringing us all, veteran and new riders, together for a great time. By joining BTCEB you'll be support …

The ever popular Doc Wong (free) Riding Clinics have been going non-stop for the last 15 years and this Meetup Group is an extension of that. This is a community meeting place for all those who have attended or want to attend any of my Doc Wong (FREE) Motorcycle Riding Clinics. The purpose is to help you improve your riding and to create a Doc Wong Riding Clinic Community where we can share ideas, improve your riding and go on some awesome rides. Also, please note that while there may be only 10 …

Bay Area Easy Riders touring group (BAER) was conceived and developed by Ron Bishop, League Certified Bicycle Instructor R.I.P. 12/11/11 and Mary Ann Blackwell, R.N., L.M.T.  They began this cycling group in March 2009 to fulfill their dreams of healthy fit, happy people traveling by bicycle on trails around the most fabulous year round cycling area in the world. With great pleasure we continue to offer guided, supported, well organized bicycle tours along with bicycle safety information and inc …

To meet other local dirt biking enthusiasts in the Bay Area that want to ride, share ideas, good places to ride, tips on mechanics/fixing bikes, meeting at local State OHV Parks. All levels of skill, young and old. People who like taking half day, full day and even a weekend to ride and have a vested interest are welcome to join! Meetup.com has a limit for the number of assistant organizers so unfortunately, I can't make everyone an assistant organizer. However, if you want to host a meet up si …

Not every networking event requires you to pickle your liver! Startup Bike is a monthly bicycle ride where you can get some healthy exercise and then pickle your liver! If you're a entrepreneur, tech worker or investor who also happens to love bikes, come on out for a social ride.

With 11 Nor-Cal stores, guaranteed lowest prices, and unrivaled selection and product knowledge, Mike’s Bikes is the largest local bike shop in America. Our mission is simple, we want to get more people on bikes! Come roll with us! Our group rides are are open to riders of all levels, female or male. Everyone rides! The rides are meant to be casual (no racing!) and serve as great learning tools for less experienced riders so they may become more comfortable on their bikes.

This is a group for ladies of all ages interested in Mountain Biking! Welcome to the Mountain Biking Girls Group! A fantastic MeetUp for us ladies to enjoy each others company out on the trail, meet new people, enhance our riding skills, experience new trails and overall have a GREAT TIME RIDING IN THE DIRT! Out of convenience, rides during the week will be held at either Golden Eagle Augustine Bernal Park (in Pleasanton), Pleasanton Ridge Park (on Foothill rd.) or Lake Chabot in Castro Valley. …

Do you want to challenge yourself mentally and physically? Have you spent too much time on Twitter and need to get out more? Are you simply an adrenaline junkie? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, then this is the group for you. Formed by and for those who love mountain biking. Whether you do it for fitness, for the rush, or to impress maw and paw, you'll get all of that, and then some! Weekly adventures all around the Bay Area. People of all skill levels are welcome. No …

The motto of this meetup group is to have all kinds of adventurous activities, explore nature, enjoy its beauty, stay fit and have fun with friends and families. You can help us to make this group a great place to meet new people and make new friends while having fun activities and great discussions. We organize all kind of activities at various locations. Our events include scuba diving, surfing, kayaking during summer; while skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing in winter. We also arrange some ac …

The BPAC serves to provide comprehensive resident insight into bicycle and pedestrian issues. To summarize, the committee: Identifies potential capital improvement projects that address bicycle and pedestrian access or safety issues; Receives input from residents regarding bicycle and pedestrian activites; and Conduct educational awareness campaigns to improve the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians

Bay Area Friends (BAF) is a social group for people with genital herpes (HSV1, HSV2) who live in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. With @ 3000 members (combining our Meetup and Yahoo Groups), we are one of the largest Herpes social groups in the USA. We welcome everyone over 18 who is interested in making new friends, sharing fun activities together, and meeting others who share our surprisingly common situation. BAF has NO DUES, NO officers, NO social directors and NO budget. Instead, we rely …

This group is specifically designed for ladies in their mid 20s and mid 30s who live in the Walnut Creek area (PHill, Lamorinda, Claycord, Danville, etc). The goal of the group is to meet new friends, go out with the girls, and participate in a multitude of activities. Example of activities are things like Walnut Creek Art & Wine, mani/pedis, lounging by the pool, leisure bike rides to lunch spots, cupcake runs, dog park outings, trying new things on Groupon/Living Social, baseball games, happy …

San Francisco Wildlife Enthusiasts is the Meetup Group of the Wild Equity Institute. Join us on adventures to see and save the endangered and threatened species living in the Golden Gate National Parks. Activities include guided hikes, bike rides, and film nights.  Please join us to learn about the wildlife in your backyard. All activities are free.  Donations are welcome. Wild Equity Institute is an environmental non-profit focused on building a healthy and sustainable global community for all …