Saturday A Ride - 4/20/2024 - Pacifica, Hwy1, Tunitas Loop

Hello riders, we are going to the coast this week! This ride will feature a quick lunch stop at Half Moon Bay, but otherwise we will keep it moving with minimal stopping. The long, flat sections on Cañada and Hwy 1 will allow us to practice our rotating paceline skills and we’ll aim to be doing 3.0-3.5w/kg the whole time. After a quick stop at The Bike Hut we’ll climb Tunitas Creek and descend Kings Mountain to go back home.

See you there!

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3215075914638873952

Summary: 76 miles / 5,700 feet: Summit Bicycles > Sand Hill > Cañada/Skyline > Pacifica/HMB > Hwy 1 > Tunitas/Kings > Sand Hill > Summit Bicycles

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 9 a.m., Leave 9:10 a.m.

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: Richard Red

AV A Ride - 4/14/24 - Big Basin Greatest Hits

This A ride is an “A for Adventure” ride that is different from the typical A ride and aimed at a wider section of the club. We’ll do one of Robin’s favorite long Sunday routes, have good conversation, and an actual lunch stop. Climbs include Page Mill, Jamison Creek, and Zayante, with a total of ~105mi and 12k ft climbing, so bring your easy gears and a lot of food!

If you haven’t done a long ride with this much climbing before, this is a great place to start. If you have done a century before, or if you can do Pescadero loop with B-ride easily, you’re definitely welcome to join. There’s several places to bail out and make the day shorter if you don’t want to commit to 8+ hours moving time. Average speed over the entire ride will be 13.5-14.5 mph (typically A ride will average 16-17mph on this sort of route).

Bring lots of calories and two big bottles, as water stops are limited. We’ll stop at Wild Roots in Felton (mi 57) for a short lunch break, water, and bathrooms and Castle Rock (mi 77) for water and bathrooms, with other stops as the group needs but kept as short and efficient as possible.

It looks like the weather may be cloudy, overcast, and a bit drizzly, but not outright rainy. Dress warmly and bring layers - it’s a long day and you won’t want to rely on hammering all the hills to stay warm. If you’re planning on doing the whole day, bring a small front light just in case. If the weather is truly miserable the ride leader reserves the right to shorten the route.

If you have any questions about the ride, food, clothing, or if you’re up for it, feel free to message ride leader Robin on AV Slack or Strava. The more people that show up the more fun we can have on the downhills!

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3213538949323630798

Summary: Summit -> Page Mill -> Skyline -> Highway 9 -> 236 through Big Basin -> Jamison Creek -> Empire Grade -> Pine Flat -> Ice Cream Grade -> Felton Empire -> LUNCH -> Zayante -> Summit / Bear Creek -> Skyline -> 84

Longer description:

This ride can be thought of as two rides: “going to lunch,” and “going home.”

After the fast group drops us up Page Mill, we’ll regroup at the top with a SHORT bathroom stop for those that need it. We’ll climb ~25 more minutes to the top of Highway 9 (possible bail out down 9 back into town), filling our bottles at the fire station if necessary. After a fun descent down 9, we’ll climb through Big Basin (with a porta potty stop if needed). After climbing out of the park, we’ll “enjoy” almost 3 miles of 10% grade on Jamison Creek. The last bail-out route is continuing on 236 instead of climbing Jamison and returning via 9 or Bear Creek. Doing Jamison commits you to the full ride!

We’ll roll along the ridge line on Empire Grade, descend Pine Flat a bit, and be disappointed by the pavement on Ice Cream Grade (which should have amazing pavement based on its name). Try not to steal the ride leader’s QOM down Felton Empire - it’s one of the best descents around!

Lunch is at Wild Roots market in Felton, aka “even more overpriced Whole Foods.” In the interests of time please plan on getting food there. They have sandwiches, hot pasta bar, chips, drinks, etc, and the ride leader’s traditional long ride meal of sushi, peanut butter cups, and apple juice (don’t judge until you try it, but maybe don’t try it for the first time on this route). We’ll get to ride through a secret covered bridge to get water and a porta-potty stop at a park before starting the second half of the ride.

We’ll climb back to the ridge on Zayante, avoiding cars on the bottom section by taking the quieter W Zayante Rd. The road gets narrower and calmer as we climb, and with the exception of a few rude switchbacks is not too steep. A bit over an hour after lunch we’ll reach the end of this road, but there’s still 1000 more feet of climbing along Summit, Bear Creek, and Skyline which will take about another hour to finish.

After reaching Castle Rock state park, we’ll stop for water, bathrooms, and complaining about all the climbing we just did. It’s all downhill for the remaining 20+ miles though, and is super fun in a group. We’ll count down every single remaining tiny hill until the top of 84 where we’ll descend and head home or back to Summit.

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 9 AM, Leave 9:10 AM

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Additional etiquette - Robin will be riding the climbs at her conversational all-day pace of about 3-3.3 w/kg. That’s about a 52-55min Page Mill. You’re welcome to go faster and wait at the top, but keep in mind it is a very long day and you may regret it at miles 70-75. Riders who push the pace on the flats will be allowed to dangle off the front indefinitely.

Make sure your bike is in good working order - you don’t want your Di2 battery to die on Jamison!

Ride Leader: Robin Betz

AV A Ride - 4/7/24 - Pescadero via Kings

This one will be an endurance pace ride, with regroups at the top of Kings and West Alpine. If you want to smash a bit harder, feel free to hammer those climbs and circle back down to the group for a little extra climbing time.

We will do a quick stop in Pescadero for water.

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3211341254682070280

Summary: Summit -> Kings -> regroup -> down Tunitas -> Stage Rd -> Pescadero quick stop -> Bean Hollow / Cloverdale -> Haskins -> W Alpine -> Page

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 9 AM, Leave 9:10 AM

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: Greg McCullough

Saturday A Ride - 04/06/2024 - Higgings Canyon & Lobitos Creek

This week's Saturday A ride will take us to the coast. After climbing Kings, we will descend to Half Moon Bay, where we'll have a quick stop to refill bottles. Then, we'll enjoy climbing the quiet Higgings Canyon and Lobitos Creek Roads. We'll return via 84 to Alice's. After riding on Skyline for a bit, we'll finish the ride by enjoying the Page Mill Road descent.

We will aim to maintain an endurance pace (3-3.5 w/kg) for the whole ride, regrouping if needed at the top of climbs. We will have one stop in Half Moon Bay and another one in San Gregorio if needed. Although it shouldn't rain, it might be a bit cold on Skyline and for the descents.

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3210644221033190850

Summary: 82 miles / 7900 feet - Summit > Kings > HMB > Higgings Canyon > Lobitos Creek > San Gregorio > Alice's > Page Mill > Summit

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet at 9 a.m., Leave at 9:10 a.m.

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: PA Laforcade

AV-A ride 3/31 Steep climb, Race to Summit Store, Boulder Creek Hwy9

For the A-ride this Sunday, we will go up one of the steepest segment in the area (it’s aptly named) that brings us to On Orbit Dr. After regroup at the top of Bohlman, we will descend Montevina and enjoy the view around the Lexington Reservoir. We will race up Old Santa Cruz Hwy to Summit Store for a rest stop (whoever gets to the store first will get a drink/snack from me), then head back via skyline and descend Bear Creek to Boulder Creek for another quick stop. We will stay together as a group on Hwy9/skyline on our way back (<4.5 w/kg on the climb). Hope to see you there!

Reminder: The A-ride meets at Summit Bicycles on California Ave in Palo Alto at 9 am Sunday

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3207757846843572208

Summary: 85 miles / 9,000 feet: Summit Bicycles > Saratoga > On Orbit > Stage > Montevina > Old Santa Cruz Hwy > Summit Store > Skyline > Bear Creek > Boulder Creek > Hwy9 > Skyline > Page

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 9:00 AM, Leave 9:10 AM

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules 

Ride Leader: Jack Liu

AV A-Ride 3/24/2024 - OLH, Lobitos, Tunitas, Alpine Rd

Join us for another fun Sunday A-Ride! The weather forecast shows light rain in the early morning, but no precipitation after 3:00 AM. The roads may be wet, but let’s stick to the planned route unless the forecast dramatically worsens. 

Let’s maintain a steady pace and stay together between the main climbs. Feel free to have fun on OLH, Lobitos/Tunitas, and Alpine Rd. If necessary, we’ll regroup at the top of each climb or fast descent.

The route will take us up OLH and down 84 to San Gregorio. Then, we’ll continue from Stage to Tunitas for a short stop at The Bike Hut to refuel. We’ll then climb Tunitas via Lobitos Creek Cut-Off and descend Kings into Woodside. Next, we’ll head counterclockwise on the Portola Valley loop and climb Alpine Road before heading to Page Mill through Arastradero and back to Summit Bicycles. 

The plan is to make a single stop at The Bike Hut, so please bring two large bottles and plenty of carbs (350g+). Hope to see you on Sunday!

Reminder: The A-ride meets at Summit Bicycles on California Ave in Palo Alto at 9 am Sunday

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3205214586604848180

Summary: 67 miles / 6,900 feet: Summit Bicycles > OLH > 84 > Stage > Lobitos Creek > Tunitas > Kings > Alpine Rd > Arastradero > Page > Summit Bicycles

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 9:00 AM, Leave 9:10 AM

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules 

Ride Leader: Henry Mallon

AV A Endurance Ride 3/16/24 - San Francisco Paradise + Hawk Hill

The AV Endurance Ride tomorrow will start in San Francisco. We’ll do the Paradise loop with Tiburon (my favorite variation)! Afterwards, we may get some bagels in Larkspur and can continue the adventure from there or pedal back towards the city!

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3203904431347236666

Summary: 50 miles/ 3500ft: Golden Gate Bridge —> Paradise —> maybe bagels in Larkspur —> Sausalito —> Hawk Hill —> Rodeo Beach Cruise —> GGB

Start: Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center

Meet: 8:45am. Roll at 9am.

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: Kelly Brennan

AV A Ride 3/17/24 - Reverse Pescadero

While most in AVRT will be racing Bariani RR this Sunday (good luck everyone!), we will have a chance for an endurance pace A ride to Pescadero.

The pace will be 3-3.3 W/kg everywhere , with people welcome to go as hard as they like on Page and Tunitas, where we will regroup at the top. We will aim to stay together outside of these two climbs and maintain a steady (i.e. not surgy) pace, especially between Page and Pescadero and on the Stage road.

We will have a 15 min stop in Pescadero for coffee/water.

Route:  https://www.strava.com/routes/3203196913077074610

Summary: 73 miles /7300 feet: Summit Bicycles > Page > W-Alpine > Haskins > Pescadero > HWY 1> Bean > Pescadero > Stage 1+2> Tunitas > Kings > Summit Bicycles

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 9 AM, Leave 9:10 AM

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: Hoss Hayati

A-Endurance Ride March 9th, 2024: B’s Big Basin Birthday Bash

Let's embark on a climbing adventure! One of my all-time favorite rides Big Basin - Our meeting point is Summit Bicycles Palo Alto at 9 am. We'll kick off with a warm-up by cycling to Stevens Creek via Foothill. Upon arrival, we'll tackle the Redwood Gulch climb, making our way to the summit of Congress Spring Road/Skyline. A brief celebration and regrouping session (3-5 minutes) will follow at the top. Afterward, we'll descend into Big Basin, this will be a rolling regrouping at the bottom before continuing through Big Basin and stopping in Boulder Creek for a 5-minute refueling break.

To maintain a cohesive group, let's stick together on flats and descents, regrouping at the top of climbs. Expect cool weather and wet roads, and given the length of the ride, ensure you have sufficient fuel. We'll have two planned pit stops, one in Boulder Creek and another in Castle Rock, each lasting 5 minutes. Our descent down Page Mill Road will lead us to a brief stop at the intersection of Page Mill Road and Arastradero. From there option to meet Alpine in for Brews and Food.

If the weather changes, I will change this route accordingly.

Fuel:  3-4 Gels, 2 bottles (500ml/ea. - Super Carb Mix), 2 energy bars
(I will generally re-fuel at boulder creek, if needed)

Reminder: The A-Endurance Ride meets at Summit Bicycles on California Ave in Palo Alto at 9 am 

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3200873512789884486

Summary: 80 / 8,400 feet: Summit Bicycles > Foothill > Steven Creek Canyon > Redwood Gulch > > Big Basin Way > Boulder Creek > Bear Creek Rd > Skyline > Page Mill > Alpine Inn

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 9 a.m., Leave 9:10 a.m.

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: Bernardo Tapia

A Ride - 2024.03.03 - LAH, OLH, WOLH, Kings 92

Come join for another delightful Sunday A ride! Weather forecast as of Saturday announces morning showers but also a more auspicious afternoon, so the current plan (subject to change depending on conditions) is to delay our arrival on the ridge by an hour or two. In that scenario, we would first do some LAH wandering, tackling shorter climbs (Taffe, Moody) first, before making our way to Old La Honda. At the top, if the ridge had time to clear out a bit, we would add an 84W-WOLH lap for good measure (and to claim we saw the ocean) before going back down 84E. At that point, I would expect the weather to have significantly improved, hence we will end the ride with a Kings 92 loop.

As a grand totalitarian ride leader, I reserve the right to adapt the route depending on weather conditions, turnout and mostly my own vibes.

As for the pace (the fun part, and what everyone expects), I personally will not do more than 3.5 W/kg on the climbs and fully expect to be dropped there, BUT we will regroup at the top of each one, and we will stay together at a 2.5-3.5 W/kg pace everywhere else. I will shamelessly call out potential hijackers, and I do not consider every potential roller (not even Arastradero) to be a “climb”.

With all said, I hope to see you on Sunday!

Route: A Ride - 2024.03.03

Summary: 67 miles / 6,700 feet: Summit Bicycles > La Paloma > Elena > Taffe > Altamont > Moody > Page > Arastradero > OLH > 84 > WOLH > 84 > Kings > 35 > 92 > Cañada > Sand Hill > Summit Bicycles.

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 9 a.m., Leave 9:10 a.m.

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: Maxime Cauchois

Saturday A Ride - 2024.03.02 - Cancelled

With a storm blowing through Friday, the roads on Saturday will be wet and more likely to have debris. The wind will still be gusty on Saturday and there’s a good chance of rain throughout the day, so it seems best to avoid a long route that would inevitably have to include either open sections exposed to gusts or steep climbs and descents. We’ll hope for better weather next week!

A Endurance Ride 2.24.2024 - Soda Springs and Black Rd

Hello riders, we are taking a trip down to Lexington Reservoir! We'll warm up with Eden and Pierce, and once we get past the gravel and arrive at the reservoir we'll hit Soda Springs and Black Rd, and then we'll keep climbing along Skyline and end with a nice descent down Page Mill.

Water stops at Saratoga, Los Gatos (maybe), and Castle Rock. Ironically there are no water fountains around the reservoir, and there isn't even soda on Soda Springs so please bring two big bottles. We will keep a steady pace at 2.5-3.5 W/kg and regroup for all riders.

See you there!

Richard

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3194828993422453904

Summary: 72 miles / 8,450 feet: Summit Bicycles > Foothill > Eden/Pierce > Los Gatos/Lexington Reservoir > Soda Springs > Black Rd > Skyline > Page Mill > Summit Bicycles

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 9 a.m., Leave 9:10 a.m.

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: Richard Red

Sunday A Ride - 2024.02.18 - Pine Steep

In honor of our teammates racing Pine Flat, this Sunday’s A Ride is christened Pine Steep and will feature some of my favorite forested climbs (Kings, Haskins, Tunitas). The current forecast is for a break in precipitation between Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, but I’ll be dressed expecting to get rained on. The roads are sure to be wet, so fenders and cautious descending will be strongly encouraged. Bring two full bottles and plenty of fuel since we’ll only stop once in Pescadero at mile 40. As usual, we’ll regroup after climbs and paceline when possible. It should be fun!

Route: Sunday A Ride - 2024.02.18 - Pine Steep

Summary: 72 miles / 7,200 feet: Summit Bicycles > Sand Hill > Woodside > Kings > Skylonda > Haskins > Pescadero > Stage > Tunitas > Kings > Woodside > Summit Bicycles.

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 9 a.m., Leave 9:10 a.m.

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: Michael Fryar

*CANCELLED* A Endurance Ride 2.17.2024 - Crystal Springs and Skyfarm

NOTE - we may combine A + B rides depending on weather

Hello friends! There is some rain on the forecast, so this Saturday the A Endurance ride will stay flat on Cañada/Crystal Springs to Hillsborough so we can avoid any big descents in the wet.

We’ll depart from Summit Bicycles and head to Portola Valley, then take Mountain Home to Cañada to Crystal Springs before wiggling through the Hillsborough neighborhood to Skyfarm. Then we will just go back the way we came and make our way back to Summit Bicycles. We will attack Skyfarm as hard as possible, but otherwise we will keep a steady endurance pace at 2.5-3.5 W/kg and regroup for all riders.

See you there!

Richard

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3193380773402675012

Summary: 50 miles / 3,100 feet: Summit Bicycles > Old Page > Arastradero > Portola Valley > Cañada > Crystal Springs > Skyfarm > Cañada > Sand Hill > Junipero Serra Blvd > Summit Bicycles.

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 9 a.m., Leave 9:10 a.m.

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: Richard Red

A Endurance Ride 2.10.2024 - Half Moon Bay and Higgins Canyon

Hello riders!

This Saturday the A Endurance ride will take a trip toward the coast, heading to Higgins Canyon and Half Moon Bay.

We’ll depart from Summit Bicycles and head to Portola Valley on our way to climb Kings. From there, we will descend Tunitas Creek and turn onto Lobitos Creek to make our way to Purisima Creek Road. We’ll make a stop in Half Moon Bay for some water before heading south on Highway 1 and turning briefly onto Stage road to connect onto 84. We’ll then take West Old La Honda to finish the climb to Skyline, and descend 84 to Portola Valley to make our way back to Summit Bicycles. We will keep a steady pace at 2.5-3.5 W/kg and regroup for all riders.

See you there!

Jack

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3190380465019306648

Summary: 76 miles / 6,800 feet: Summit Bicycles > Old Page > Arastradero > Portola Valley > Kings > Tunitas Creek > Lobitos Creek > Purisima Creek > Half Moon Bay > Highway 1 > 84 > West Old La Honda > 84 > Sand Hill > Junipero Serra Blvd > Summit Bicycles.

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 9 a.m., Leave 9:10 a.m.

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: Jack Larkin

A Ride - 02/11/2023 - Pacifica & HW1

Let's enjoy the coastal mist after these long days of rain ! We will go up Cañada Road to Pacifica, and then enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Highway 1. The only major climb of the day will come at the end of the day on the western side of Route 84.

This will be an endurance ride. Riders are welcome to go as hard as they wish on the climb where we will regroup at the top. We will also regroup after long descents.

• Check your bike and make sure it is in good condition.

• Please respect the pace set by the ride leader.

• Please be careful on the descents. Many corners are wet.

• We aim to keep a steady pace, moving and avoid long stops

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3189815938639209550

Summary: 82 miles / 5700 feet - Summit Bicycle > Sand Hill Road > Cañada Road > Pacifica > Half Moon Bay > San Gregorio > Alice's (Skyline) > Sand Hill Road > Summit Bicycle

Time: Meet 9 AM, Leave 9:10 AM

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: Pierre-Amaury (PA) Laforcade

AV A Endurance - 02.03.24 Pigeon Point Lighthouse

Hi All,

This Saturday the A Endurance ride is headed to Pigeon Point Lighthouse! Selecting a long route and crossing mountains a bit risky with all the rain in the forecast, but we will improvise if needed. This route includes 3 loops and we can cut the ride shorter by skipping one or 2 of the loops if needed. We will keep a steady pace at 2.5-3.5 W/kg and regroup for all riders. We will do a quick stop at lighthouse (for a group photo ) and will have a 15 min stop for food/water in Pescadero.

See you there!

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3121973837666229304

Summary: 86 miles / 7,400 feet: Summit Bicycles > Old Page > Arastaredo> PV > OLH > Skyline > 84 > Haskins > Cloverdale> Highway 1 > Pigeon Light House> Bean Hollow Rd > Pescadero > Stages > 84 > West Alpine > Page > Summit

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 9 a.m., Leave 9:10 a.m.

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: Hoss Hayati

AV A Endurance - 01.27.24 Big Basin

Hey everyone,

This Saturday the A Endurance ride is headed to Big Basin! We will keep a steady pace at 2.5-3.5 W/kg and regroup for all riders.

The plan is to ascend Page Mill Rd then go South on Skyline to the junction at Highway 9. We’ll then descend 9 all the way to Big Basin. Next stop, Boulder Creek, for water and food at the gas station. After ascending Bear Creek Rd, we’ll go back on Skyline toward Castle Rock for another water stop. We’ll descend Highway 9 (on the other side), then take Pierce and Mt. Eden to Foothill and home.

See you there!

Zack

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3185812399725735510

Summary: 86 miles / 8,750 feet: Summit Bicycles > Old Page > Page Mill > Skyline > Highway 9 > Big Basin > Boulder Creek > Bear Creek > Skyline > Highway 9 > Pierce + Eden > Foothill > Home

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 9 a.m., Leave 9:10 a.m.

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: Zack Berger

A-Ride 1/28/2024 - Zayante/Black

This Sunday we’ll go visit some less popular roads for a change! We’ll go up Page, skyline to 9, down to Boulder Creek where we will replenish on water and food (not a long stop, just quick refill at the gas station). We’ll make our way to climb Zayante, back down Bear Creek into Lexington Reservoir, to climb back up Black, but instead of going all the way to skyline, we will turn up on Gist. We’ll then take skyline back to Page (with a quick stop in Castle Rock for water if necessary) and roll back down. You are welcome to push the pace on the climbs, with regroups at the top of Page, Zayante and Black/Summit/Skyline. But we will aim to stay together the rest of the time. No that-spiraled-into-a-leadout pace lines, or half-wheeling each other. Just riding as a group (famous last words, y’all will misbehave, I know it).

Reminder: The A-ride meets at Summit Bicycles on California Ave in Palo Alto at 9 am Sunday during the winter months.

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3185301301841880662

Summary: 81 miles / 9,500 feet: Summit Bicycles > Page Mill > Skyline > 9 > Zayante > Bear Creek > Black > Gist > Skyline > Page > Home

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 9 a.m., Leave 9:10 a.m.

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: Nico Sandi

A-Ride 1/21/24 - Pescadero

This Sunday, we’ll do the classic Pescadero route, now finally including the recently reopened Stage Road! Our plan will be to get some solid base miles, aiming for ~3-3.5 W/kg on average. We’ll regroup at Alice’s and at the top of Tunitas, as well as a quick refueling stop in Pescadero. Make sure you’re prepared for wet weather and water on the roads as it’s likely to rain.

Reminder: The A-ride meets at Summit Bicycles on California Ave in Palo Alto at 9 am Sunday during the winter months.

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3183662952825245472

Summary: 67 miles / 6,500 feet: Summit Bicycles > Old La Honda > 84 > Pescadero > Stage > Tunitas > Kings > Summit Bicycles

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 9 a.m., Leave 9:10 a.m.

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: George Wehner