Hello! Cliff and others,
I like to suggest Saratoga gap trail for this week's ride.  Because of technicality, I would rate it intermediate, but it is much less uphill than other intermediate course.  Go to the web site http://www.mtbreview.com/trails/California-BayArea/SaratogaGapTrail.html on direction and trail info.  Let's get together at 8:00 AM in the parking lot located at the left corner of intersection of Hwy 9 and Skyline blvd.  See you there.