AVA-E 3/21/26 - Dirt to Race Spectating

Ok this may be more of “a ride” than “A Ride” if you get my drift. Last year Richard Red led a fun looking dirt route to LG for Cat’s Hill spectating but he is unavailable, so we are running the route (mostly) back with me, Temu Richard.

This will definitely be closer to B pace so if you would like some dirt don’t be afraid to join! Ride will unofficially end at the race in Los Gatos, hang out as long as you want or head home when you need to.

Fun fact: I’ve never done El Sereno so some new trails for me! Those wishing to get to racing earlier can either detour off 9 to Sanborn to JNT to black, or skip the second half dirt altogether and just take 9 all the way to LG. Lots of options that the leader may or may not need to avail himself of depending on how hard he gets dropped. See you there!

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3469748463556186372

Summary: 64 miles / 6,800 feet: Summit Bicycles > Dirt Alpine> Canyon > RWG > 9 > Saratoga (water/snack?) > El Sereno > Montevina > LGCT > Cat’s Hill > Rail Trail/Foothill back

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: this can’t be right… Jonathan?