AV-B Ride Oct 17th: These are a few of my favorite loops

The Half Moon Bay pumpkin festival is keeping us off the main roads this week, so we’re doing a big loop of several mini loops: Altamont/Moody, Alpine/Los Trancos, OLH/84, and Palomar/Crestview. All crowd favorites I hear.

I’ve never actually seen the inside of Skywood Trading Post and I kind of want to, so you’ll have time to buy a snack up there.

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Ride Leader: Agustin
Start: Summit Bikes, 392 California Avenue, Palo Alto
End: Summit

Route: 59 miles, 6000' elevation

Route File: RWGPS

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

Regroups:
Page Mill and Arastradero (after descent)
Top of Joaquin/Old Spanish Trail
Alpine/Portola (quick)
Skylonda
Pebble Drive Hobbit Door
Top of Edgewood (quick)

AV-B Ride Oct 10th: LKHC Lobitos Loop Lolipop

This week’s ULKHC segment is Lobitos so we’ll haul our freight out there and give it a good hard effort. Or slack off and enjoy the amazing views, totally up to you. I just did a Coastal Classic on Tuesday so we’re taking a different route out there (plus there’s fresh oil on 84W). The forecast calls for much cooler weather than we’ve been having (<60 and windy on the coast) so layer up appropriately.

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Ride Leader: That Dirk Guy
Start: Summit Bikes, 392 California Avenue, Palo Alto
End: Summit, or wherever you peel off

Route: 58 miles, 6400' elevation

Route File: RWGPS

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

Regroups:
Skylonda
Top of Swett
Bike Hut
Turnout before Lobitos if folks want to organize lead-outs, etc.
Top of Lobitos
Top of Kings

AV-B Ride Oct 3rd : Steve Esswein Classic to Manresa p/b Bike Law

AV-Ber’s,

Looks to be good weather this weekend, warming up a bit, so, hydrate well.  We will be finishing this Saturday's ride at Manresa Bread, with coffee and pastries, courtesy of Bicycle Law.  This will be my first time leading a ride, so please don't kick my butt too bad up OLH!  I may be sweeping the course   Just wait for me at the regroups...

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Ride Leader: Janene Ostrow
Start: Summit Bikes, 392 California Avenue, Palo Alto
End: Manresa Bread, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto

Route: 44  miles, 3560' elevation

Route File: Strava

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

Regroups:

Portola & Alpine
Sky Londa (x2)
Woodside Store Park (Tripp Rd)

AV-B Ride Sept 26th: Kings, WOLH, Joaquin, THE SHACK

AV-Ber’s,

How I’ve miss you all and this riiiiiiide! Can’t wait for Saturday. Put your fun hats on, buckos.

I’ll spare you all the route write-up and just let you check the map this time around. But things to note are that Low Key Hill Climbs 2026 starts next weekend already! To keep the fitness up I am going to be giving Kings Mountain a PR effort. Anyone else giving it their best gets a fist bump! But the segment starts at Tripp and goes through Huddart Park all the way to Skyline.

We will be passing Sky Londa twice on the ride NOT stopping the first time we pass it. This is to minimize stops on a Shake Shack ride.

Cannot wait to see everyone!

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

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Ride Leader: Kessler

Start / End Location: Start and end at Summit Bicycles, 392 California Street, Palo Alto, CA

Route: 54 miles and 5,400 feet

Route File: Strava

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

Regroups:

Mile 15 - Regroup at top of Kings Mountain

Mile 27 - Water stop at Sky Londa (2nd time by)

Mile 38 - Regroup at top of Ramona

Mile 47 - Regroup at the top of Black Mountain

Mile 54 - SHAKE SHACK

AV-B Ride Sept 19th: Simon Sojourn

Hi AV-Bers,

UPDATED DUE TO ROAD CLOSURE. Sorry AV-B’ers! We found out about a road closure on Arastradero and Alpine, forcing a re-route. Instead, we will head north to climb Kings, then ride the summit of 35 towards 92. We will return via Canada to Woodside Rd to Sand Hill.

Regroups listed below!

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route: 52 miles, 4,335 feet: https://www.strava.com/routes/3536220035279438900

Summary: Junipero Serra, Alpine, Portola, Mountain Home, Kings, 35N, 92E, Canada, Woodside, Sand Hill

Start Time

Meet: 9 AM, leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups

• Mile 7 - Westridge summit (short)

• Mile 13 - Mountain Home/Woodside (short)

• Mile 22 - Tunitas/Skyline (long)

• Mile 29 - Skyline/92 (short)

• Mile 34 - Pulgas Water Tower (water)

• Mile 41 - Woodside Store (short)

Ride Leader

Stephanie H

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AV-B Ride Sept 12th: OLH, W Alpine, Shakes

Hi AV-Bers,

It’s time for our (checks notes) August Shake Shack ride. Hmm, that doesn’t sound quite right but we’ll take the free drinks regardless. To get there, we’re going to head out through Westridge and up OLH then come back via West Alpine. We’ll also toss in a Haskins out and back and a few less common connecting roads on the way to keep things interesting. Here’s hoping that the forecast for a dramatic cooldown for the weekend holds as it’s been way too hot this week.

We’ll stick together on the flats - the little that there is as the route is mostly up and down. We will regroup at the top of each major climb and the bottom of each major descent.

Start / End Location: Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route:

https://www.strava.com/routes/3533204033924719184

50 mi / 5,472 ft, 80 km / 1668 m

Summary: Westridge, OLH, 84-E, Haskins, W Alpine, Page Mill, Shakes

Start Time: Meet: 9 AM, leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups:

• Mile 7 - Westridge & Cervantes

  Mile 16 - Skylonda

  Mile 23 - La Honda

  Mile 26 - Top of Haskins

  Mile 35 - Page Mill & Skyline

Ride Leader: James R

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AV-B Ride August 29th: Coast Classic

Hi AV-Bers,

We need to start dragging the average B ride length back down towards the norm so this week we’ll run back a classic: the coastal classic. Up OLH, down 84, Stage, Tunitas, then back to the start. Expect cooler weather on the coast - closer to 60 than 70.

We should end in time to recombobulate before heading to the Alto Velo Picnic. Hope to see you all for the ride and/or picnic tomorrow. Regroups in the usual places at the top of every climb and bottom of every descent.

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route: 55 miles, 5,000 feet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40102681

Summary: Portola, OLH, 84-W, Stage, Tunitas, King’s, Woodside / Whiskey / Sand HIll

Start Time

Meet: 9 AM, leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups

• Mile 7 - Portola and Alpine (short)

• Mile 15 - Skylonda (long)

• Mile 22 - La Honda (short)

• Mile 33 - Bike Hut (long)

• Mile 42 - Top of King’s (short)

• Mile 46 - Woodside store (short)

Ride Leader

James R

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AV-B… Endurance? Big Basin

AV-Ber’s,

First thing’s first, register for the Alto Velo Picnic on Saturday Aug 29, 3-6pm, Redwood Shelter at Huddart Park!

Now, as for this new category of ride I’ve just made up…

I wanted to go to Big Basin but I can’t lead an A Endurance (DNS - Old) and Ed won’t let me take C ride on an 80 mile route for some reason so… B Endurance it is! Expect this to be at a B- pace at best, it’s a long day out. If you want to create gaps and make people chase wheels go do Spectrum or A ride or whatever. We will stop in Boulder Creek for lunch, a real lunch, like a 30 minute stop, you can do treehouse cafe or the grocery store or the taqueria or the hot dog cart I don’t care but we will set a time to meet back up before we head out again.

Route is clockwise which many will say is incorrect but unfortunately for you I’m in charge. Route is up page, up skyline to Bear Creek, down Bear Creek to Boulder Creek for lunch, up 236, up 9, down page (or down 9 if you live that way and want to go home).

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Ride Leader: Jonathan L

Start / End Location: Start / End at Summit Bicycles

Route: 81 miles and 8,750 feet Link to Strava Route File

Start Time: Meet: 9 AM, Leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups:

• Mile 12 @ Top of Page parking lot (bathrooms)

• Mile 21 @ Castle Rock (water, bathrooms)

• Mile 39 @ Boulder Creek (lunch)

• Mile 56 @ 236 & 9 intersection

• Mile 63 @ Fire Station (water)

• Mile 69 @ Top of Page

AV-B Ride Aug 15th: Montebello, RWG

AV-Ber’s,

This week we’re heading south to climb Montebello and enjoy some of the invigorating roads along the way. We will head out through the Los Altos Hills to warm up, then take Foothill Expressway south all the way to Montebello for the main climb of the day. On top we will hopefully enjoy a nice view and refill our bottles. Some of our knobby-tire friends may leave us here, but the rest of us will descend and continue along Stevens Canyon road to enjoy Redwood Gulch. It’s then through Saratoga and back through the maze with one (arguably) incorrect turn then back up Foothill to the start.

Our first regroup will be at the top of Black Mountain and Altamont roads and we’ll regroup at the top of every major climb and bottom of every major descent after that. The weather forecast looks relatively temperate for mid-August. The first scheduled water stop is not until the top of Montebello so bring enough to make it at least that far, or ask me on the ride for other options on the way for a quick top up.

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the ride rules as well.

Ride Leader: James R

Start / End Location: Start / End at Summit Bicycles

Route: 57 miles and 5,500 feet Link to Strava Route File

Start Time: Meet: 9 AM, Leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups:

• Mile 6 @ Black Mountain + Altamont

• Mile 22 @ top of Montebello

• Mile 30 @ Stevens Canyon Picnic Area

• Mile 37 @ Saratoga Plaza

• Mile 45 @ McClellan Ranch Preserve

AV-B Ride Aug 8th: Backwards Coastal Classic

AV-Ber’s,

It is with a heavy heart I post my last ride lead for awhile. My work schedule is changing and I’m probably not going to be available for the group ride. Not forever! Just not regularly for now. So I hope to see a lot of faces this Saturday - remember it’s FREE COFFEE AND PASTRIES AT MANRESA DAY!

Yes this Saturday will be Manresa Saturday. Miles with Bicycle Law will be sponsoring us and if you haven’t met him make sure to say hello and ask him how he helps cyclists who need guidance and representation. This weekend we’ll head up Old Reliable, I mean Old La Honda, and regroup at Sky Londa. The we will continue north on Skyline and turn left to descend Tunitas. After a quick regroup at The Bike Hut we’ll take a short stint on Highway 1 to Stage Road and then turn left on 84 and start the climb back up the hill. This is a long, low angle climb so let’s stay together so we’re not all fighting the wind on our own. We’ll make that right on West Old La Honda to climb that and do a final regroup at Sky Londa again. After descending 84 we’ll make a Beeline (Ha-Lol) across Sand Hill to Manresa Bread and thank Miles for the post ride snacks!

Forecast is saying low 80’s by the time we finish the ride and low 70’s on the ocean side of the route. Should be dreamy if we get a breeze over there. Excited to see everyone!

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the ride rules as well.

Ride Leader: Kessler

Start / End Location: Start at Summit Bicycles / End at Manresa Bread

Route: 58 miles and 5,700 feet Link to Strava Route File

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

Regroups:

• Mile 15 - Regroup at Sky Londa (water and bathroom)

• Mile 28 - Regroup at The Bike Hut (water and porto)

• Mile 31 - Quick Regroup at top of Stage Road

• Mile 48 - Regroup at Sky Londa again

AV-B Ride Aug 1st: Another Weird Kessler Route

AV-Ber’s,

It feels like a good weekend to stay in the foothills. Eh? So get fueled, hydrated, and don’t you dare be on the front of this ride if you don’t have the route downloaded because there will be turnssss.

We will take Sand Hill to Whiskey Hill and our first regroup will be at the top of West Maple. We will descend the Emeralds, take Edgewood back over to Cañada, and our next regroup will be at Sawyer Camp Trailhead. Be very careful turning onto Hwy 92! We will take Crystal Springs to Alameda de las Pulgas and do a short climb or two people haven’t done! After turning up Ralston and left at Hallmark we will regroup at Waterdog Trailhead where there’s water. Then we cross Crestview, crest Edgewood again, take Cañada to Olive Hill, take Tripp to 84, and have our last regroup at Portola Valley Town Center. To finish we will climb Westridge, then take Arastradero to Page Mill and climb the Egan segment from the bottom of Foothill Park to the view at the top! There’s lots of options to turn off this route and do you’re own thing or extend it!

I’m excited to see everyone and ride WITH EVERYONE. I will not be attacking any segments and I look forward to climbing at rates everyone likes for themselves and riding at a comfortable speed for everyone on the flats! The route goes back to the shop but I could be tempted to ride to Bici Coffee instead…. let’s talk.

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

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Ride Leader: Kessler

Start / End Location: Start and end at Summit Bicycles, 392 California Street, Palo Alto, CA

Route: 63 miles and 5,800 feet

Route File: Link to Strava File

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

Regroups:

Mile 11.7 - Regroup at top of West Maple Way

Mile 22 - Regroup at Sawyer Camp Trailhead (bathrooms)

Mile 30 - Regroup at Waterdog Trailhead (water)

Mile 45 - Regroup at Portola Valley Town Center (water/bathrooms)

Mile 55 - Top out at Foothills Park

AV-B Ride Jul 25th: Kings, Skyline, 92, Cañada

AV-Ber’s,

This Saturday we will roll out through Woodside to tackle our main ascent for the day: the shaded and winding Kings Mountain Road. After regrouping at the summit, we'll cruise north along the Skyline ridge before taking the fast descent down Highway 92. From there, it's a flatter, paceline-friendly stretch heading south on Cañada Road.

As always, we will maintain a steady B-ride pace on the flats and ensure everyone regroups after the major climbing efforts so the group stays together. We will finish with a well-deserved post-ride burger and shake run at Shake Shack!

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the ride rules as well.

Ride Leader: Nicolas Delecroix

Start / End Location: Start at Summit Bicycles, California Ave, end at Shake Shack Stanford Shopping Center

Route: 48 miles / 3,600 ft

Route file: https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/491480114

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

Regroups:

• Top of Kings Mountain

• Pulgas Water Temple (Water, Restrooms)

AV-B Ride July 18th: Bike Hut Classic, Popsicles, Pizza!

AV-Ber’s,

It’s going to be a fun one with rewards for your hard effort up Tunitas this weekend!

First of all, the heat will be gone by Saturday so we can all breathe a sigh of relief for that! We will take Sand Hill to Old La Honda where I will be spinning a very leisurely Zone 2 pace to save my legs for Tunitas. We will regroup at Sky Londa but keep it brief so we can enjoy longer breaks later! After descending all the way down 84 we will do a quick regroup at the San Gregorio General Store and then I will be used the 1-mile Stage Road climb up to Hwy 1 as my warm-up for the Tunitas effort! After descending Hwy 1 we will regroup AT The Bike Hut!

It is of course the final weekend of The Bike Hut Classic and if you haven’t checked out their website yet please do that! Consider donating to help them out because we ALL love The Bike Hut and 100% of donations helps out their farm, the local homeless community, and low-income families. The segment will trek up in honor of this starts at The Bike Hut and climbs all the way to Skyline. We can get a good draft going on the bottom section and once it gets steep I’m sure we’ll all go at our own paces. Waiting at Skyline for us will be Moss + Wonder again and the club has already prepaid for us all to enjoy a delicious popsicle as a reward for giving Tunitas everything we could! But that’s not all… we’ll then descend Kings Mountain Road and take Whiskey / Sand Hill back to Peers Park for PIZZA!!!

This weekend, Katie, Alto Velo member and founder of Nastro, will be sponsoring pizza for all of us to enjoy while we hang out post-ride! Nastro is a local community project born from a passion for bringing people together. Nastro helps you find others nearby to grab coffee, go for a hike, play pickleball, walk your dog, or do whatever you're in the mood for with people you already know through communities like Alto Velo! Join the Alto Velo community by clicking here!

After this disgusting heat wave I’m super excited to see everyone this weekend! I’m not feeling in the best shape to attack the Tunitas climb myself. But let’s give it what we have in the tank together, eh?! We get fancy popsicles and pizza afterwards for crying out loud! See you there!

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the ride rules as well.

Ride Leader: Kessler

Start / End Location: Start and end at Summit Bicycles, 392 California Street, Palo Alto, CA

Route: 54 miles and 5,100 feet

Route File: Link to Strava Route File

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

Regroups:

Mile 13.3 - Regroup at Skyline (water/bathroom)

Mile 27.7 - Quick Regroup at San Gregorio General Store

Mile 31.3 - Regroup at The Bike Hut (water/porto)

Mile 39.5 - Regroup at Skyline (Popsicles!)

Mile 54 - Ride End at Peers Park (Hang out and thank Katie for Pizza!)

AV-B Ride July 4th: Pescadero, Bike Hut Classic, Pizza!

AV-Ber’s,

This week we are heading to the coast to celebrate several of the area’s cycling traditions and finishing it off with the best tradition of all - free food!

The route is the Pescadero variant of the coastal classic route. After climbing OLH instead of taking 84 all the way to Stage Road, we’ll turn left at Pescadero Creek Road and go over Haskins Hill into Pescadero then take Stage back to Hwy 1 and the Bike Hut. We’ll end the ride in Peer’s Park with free pizza supplied by our sponsor Alpine Haus Construction.

This route covers a good portion of the race course for next week’s Pescadero Road Race. If you’re racing, this is a good opportunity to have a look at the race’s significant climbs and descents. If not, please volunteer by clicking HERE if possible and then ask a friend to do so as well. This is a special and unique local event and is only possible thanks to many volunteers from our club and the local community.

We will also be riding the Bike Hut Classic segment from the Bike Hut to the top of Tunitas. This event supports the local community in an area that we all regularly enjoy. I’ll be on domestique duty this ride and will bring a bag to carry excess ballast for anyone making an effort at the segment. We’ll also try to get organized into groups at the Bike Hut based on target times as the first few miles (and last few) are excellent for drafting. Right now the forecast is promising for a good effort - moderate temperature, possible tailwind from the coast, and a good chance of popsicles at the top of the climb to cool us down.

This Saturday post ride is sponsored by Alpine Haus Construction, a Bay Area residential general contractor specializing in home remodels, kitchen remodels, ADU, home additions, and bathroom renovations. Whether you're planning a bathroom renovation or a modern kitchen remodel, Alpine Haus brings the same discipline and attention to detail to every project that we bring to every ride. Check out their work at www.alpinehaus.construction.

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the ride rules as well.

Ride Leader: James R

Start / End Location: Start and end at Summit Bicycles, 392 California Street, Palo Alto, CA

Route: 68 mi, 6,600 ft / 109 km, 2000 m

Route File: https://www.strava.com/routes/3507554145189050374

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

Regroups:

• Alpine & Portola

• Skylonda (Water, Restrooms)

• Bottom of Haskins

• Pescadero (Water, Restrooms, Food)

• Bike Hut (Water, Restrooms)

• Top of Tunitas (Popsicles?!)

• Old Woodside Store (Water)

AV-B Ride June 27th: Page Mill, WOLH, Jefferson, THE SHACK

AV-Ber’s,

It’s Shake Shack weekend!

This week’s ride takes us to burgers. But before burgers we will Page Mill and regroup at the top. After descending Alpine West we’ll do a quick regroup at Pescadero Road. Then we’ll go up 84 and West Old La Honda and regroup at Sky Londa. After that we descend and head to Edgewood Road and we’ll do a quick regroup at Cordilleras after the short climb and descent. This keeps us together as we navigate residential roads to our last climb, Jefferson! After regrouping at the top we can hightail it to BURGERS AND FREE SHAKES!

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the ride rules as well.

Ride Leader: Kessler

Start / End Location: Start and end at Summit Bicycles, 392 California Street, Palo Alto, CA

Route: 54 miles and 5,400 feet

Route File: Link to RideWithGPS Route File

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

Regroups:

Mile 13.8 - Regroup at Skyline

Mile 21.2 - Quick Regroup at Pesadero

Mile 31 - Regroup at Sky Londa

Mile 41.3 - Quick Regroup at Cordilleras Rd

Mile 45 - Regroup at Top of Jefferson

Mile 54 - Shake Shack

AV-B Ride June 20: Montebello + Everest support

Hello AV-Ber's,

This week’s ride will head South to show some support to regular B-ride leader Kessler as he attempts to Everest on Highway 9!

Beginning with a steady roll down foothill, we’ll warm up (and give the A-ride a head start) with the climb of Montebello. After regrouping at the top and (carefully) descending, we’ll make a water stop at the Canyon picnic area and then head over Eden and Pierce before turning right onto 9. At some point between Sanborn and Redwood Gulch, we’ll expect to see Kessler: anyone who wants to make a buddy lap to cheer on his attempt is highly encouraged! The next regroup and water stop will be at the fire station on Skyline: turn right at the top of 9, and it’s around half a mile on the left. We’ll take enough time there for all the loyal supporters to arrive. We’ll then head North on Skyline, make a quick regoup at the top of Page, and descend for home.

Bring your cowbells!

Ride Leader: Henry

Start / End Location: Summit Bicycles
Time: Gather @ 9:00 AM, Roll @ 9:10 AM
Road Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3503121162155347060

85 km (53 miles) & 1,900m (6,200 ft)

Regroup Points:

Top of Montebello

Canyon picnic area

Saratoga summit fire station

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Non - Members:
Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club.

AV-B Ride June 13: Pesky 84

Hello AV-Ber's,

It's been a hot one this week, but hopefully we can find some cooler temps on the west side of Skyline.

We'll be climbing up OLH and then making the traditional stop at Skylonda for water. From there, we'll descend 84 all the way to San Gregorio. We will regroup briefly in La Honda to make sure we're all together for the second half of it! At San Gregorio, we'll take a left on Stage Rd and make our way to Pescadero for a proper coffee stop at Downtown Local. After that much deserved stop, we'll make our way back east via Pescadero Creek over Haskins Hill. After regrouping at the La Honda market, we'll embark on the final push back up 84 and WOLH to Skylonda before descending 84 to home.

Feel free to wind it up on the climbs, but lets keep the group together elsewhere. Family means no one gets left behind!

Hope to see you all out there!

Ride Leader: (other)Jonathan

Start / End Location: Summit Bicycles
Time: Gather @ 9:00 AM, Roll @ 9:10 AM
Road Route: Pesky 84

69 mi & 6,000 ft

Regroup Points:

Skylonda

La Honda (Quick re-group)

San Gregorio (Quick re-group)

Pescadero: Coffee Stop @ Downtown Local

La Honda Market

Skylonda

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Non - Members:
Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club.

AV-B Ride June 6th: Manresa via Kings, Hillsborough and Joaquin

AV-Ber’s,

It’s time for some delicious Manresa pastries again, generously provided by our sponsor, Bicycle Law. To work up an appetite, we’re going to climb a few hills first though, starting with Kings. We’ll then make our way along Skyline, descend eastbound on 92, and head North towards Hillsborough. After looping around Crystal Springs and Polhemus Rd, we’ll then drop down Crestview, which is steep enough to keep things interesting and confirm that your brakes are not merely decorative. Finally we’ll tackle Alpine Rd and, saving the best for last, Joaquin. Hope to see you there!

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the ride rules as well.

Ride Leader: Kessler

Start / End Location: Start at Summit Bicycles,Palo Alto / End at Manresa Bread

Route: 63 miles and 6,100 feet, Link to Strava Route File

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

Regroups:

• Mile 15 - Top of Kings

• Mile 25 - Sawyer Camp Trailhead

• Mile 34 - Water Dog Trailhead

• Mile 48 - Portola Valley Town Center

• Mile 52 - Top of Joaquin

AV-B Ride May 30th: OLH - West Alpine - Shake Shack

Bonjour / Hi AVBers!

The weather is looking fantastic this weekend, and we’re celebrating the end of May with one of my favorite routes. Come join me for my first-ever ride lead!

We’ll head up OLH first, regroup at Skylonda, descend 84, then climb West Alpine. We’ll finish via Page Mill and end at Shake Shack. As always, anyone who wants to send it up the climbs should feel free to do so, for the rest of us who like to chit chat, the pace will be around ~3W/kg.

The forecast looks clear, so I can almost guarantee great views and plenty of sunshine on West Alpine. What I can certainly guarantee is a Shake Shack treat waiting for you at the end of the ride.

Excited to see everyone! 

Ride Leader: Sandrine (Sandy)

Start / End Location: Start at Summit Bicycles, 392 California Street, Palo Alto, CA / End at Shake Shack, Stanford Shopping Center

Route stats: 44 miles (72km) / 4,500 ft (1,370m) elevation

Route file: https://www.strava.com/routes/3494446155584689876

Start Time: Meet at 9 AM, leave at 9:10 AM

Regroups / stops:

• Skylonda (water and restroom stop)

• Fire station at the bottom of 84 (short regroup)

• Top of West Alpine / Skyline (stop, restroom available but no water)

• Bottom of Page (short regroup)

• Shake Shack! 

Pace: ~3 W/kg on the climbs, please be safe on the descents

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year. 

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the ride rules as well.

AV-B Ride May 23rd: Early B-line to Pancakes

AV-Bers,

It’s time once again to wake up early and smell the pancakes. We will be heading to the South Skyline Fire Station for their annual pancake breakfast fundraiser. We’ll head out through the hills to take Moody into the Page Mill climb. We’ll regroup at the top of the climb then go south on Skyline to the fire station and an extended breakfast stop. It’s $10 for all you can eat pancakes with real maple syrup and sides (cash would be prudent). Once we’ve all had our fill we will put those pancakes to work descending Highway 9. We’ll turn off at Pierce and climb the back side of Eden. The last regroup will be at the water and restrooms at the bottom of Mount Eden road; then we’ll take Foothill back to the start.

Note that this ride has an early rollout time of 8:25. This is important so that get to the fire station before the C ride while the pancakes are still hot.

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the ride rules as well.

Ride Leader: James R

Start / End Location: Start and end at Summit Bicycles, 392 California Street, Palo Alto, CA

Route: 45 mi / 4,500 feet

Route File: Page Mill Pancakes to 9

Start Time: Meet: 8:20 AM, Leave: 8:25 AM

Regroups:

• Mile 16: Page Mill and Skyline

• Mile 22: South Skyline Fire Station

• Mile 32: Canyon Picnic Area