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

AV-B Ride May 16th: San Franciso to Mill Valley, Hwy 1 to Bofax to Mt Tam

AV-Ber’s,

THIS RIDE WILL START AT THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE IN SF!

Now that everyone knows what’s going on… Lol Hope everyone is psyched for an all-time route in the North Bay! We will meet at the Welcome Plaza in SF at 9, usual time, and roll shortly after. If we get a big group up there I may ask some of you to ride across the bridge a few minutes early and wait for us on the other side so we aren't crowding the path. We will roll past Sausalito, down the bike path, through Mill Valley, and regroup after the Four Corners climb (shorter than Old La Honda).

We get to descend a super fun, super twisty section of Highway 1, climb over Muir Beach, and then roll in and out of coves and across cliffs overlooking the ocean. If you haven’t ridden this in awhile, it’s the stuff dreams are made of. Chef’s kiss. And then we’ll coffee and pastry stop in Stinson Beach. After that we get some flats to digest and settle in before a LOT of climbing. Bofax is first. Very consistent and moderate angle. Think Highway 9 but much twistier so no crazy fast cars. We’ll regroup at the top and then immediately roll in to Seven Sisters. There are several shorter climbs here but I can’t remember how many? And finally make our way across the ridge to the wall guarding the parking lot at the very top. Should be clear skies by then so the views of the ocean across Seven Sisters and of the City at the top should be amazeballs.

We’ll descend Pantoll and Highway 1 and regroup at the bottom quickly before making our way back to the bridge. Remember there’s still a short climb from Sausalito left! Once we get back to the bridge I WILL BE ADDING HAWK HILL before returning to SF. If anyone would like to join me and snap that photo everyone loves so much I would love the company. The loop up Hawk Hill then down the backside and returning through the Bunker Road tunnel adds 8 miles and 1,000 feet to the ride! Doing it at the end so anyone can join or skip it and you’re already at the bridge to head home.

The Crissy Field East Beach Parking Lot is free all day and has bathrooms that are usually cleaned first thing in the morning. They are 2 miles or less from the start location of the ride! And the weather is looking like 60ish to start and 70 at most to finish. Could still be a bit foggy/moist on the coast so a long sleeve may not be a bad idea. Very excited to see everyone and take in some world class views with you all!

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 Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center Golden Gate Bridge Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94129

Route File

Link to Strava Route File

60 miles and 6,000 feet

Start Time

Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:10 AM

Regroups

• Mile 2 - Scoop remaining riders on north side of GGB

• Mile 12 - Top of Sequoia Valley Road Regroup

• Mile 22 - Coffee/Pastry stop at Parkside Cafe in Stinson Beach

• Mile 31 - Top of Bolinas-Fairfax Road Regroup

• Mile 37 - Top of Mt Tam East Peak bathroom/water stop

• Mile 49 - Regroup at 7/11 after descent

AV-B Ride May 9th: Moody, Page Mill, WOLH, and Manresa

AV-Ber’s, it’s time!

After the freezing downpour we had on my last ride, I now declare and guarantee a NO RAIN RIDE! All bad weather gear should be left at home as we enjoy a pleasant, sunny ride (or your money back)*

This week we’re going to ride up Moody and Page Mill, then descend Alpine to make our way to La Honda. After that, we’ll ascend 84 for a moment before turning onto West Old La Honda. From the top of WOLH, we’ll make our way to Skylonda and descend 84 before we make our final stop at Manresa Bread.

Speaking of Manresa Bread, this ride has been sponsored by Bicycle Law. They are a law firm specializing in litigation on behalf of cyclists. If you are injured as a result of a hostile driver, hostile road design, or something else, Bicycle law may be able to help. Thanks to the work of the Bicycle Law team, both amateur and professional cyclists have received as much as six-figure settlements after crashes. Alto Velo is proud to partner with a firm that is not only helping individual cyclists, but also the greater cycling community by holding motorists accountable for their actions.

We will have 4 regroups: the first is at the top of Page Mill (so just keep climbing after Moody), the second is at the store in La Honda, the third is at Skylonda, and then finally we will have a quick regroup at the Portola Valley Town Center.

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.

* Ryan LLC provides no express or implied guarantee of rider morale. Guarantee subject to surprise microclimates and anyone washing their car the night before. In the unlikely event of rain, rider complaints must be submitted in writing on a completely dry piece of paper.

Ride Leader: Ryan

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

Route: 49 miles and 4,800 feet o’climbing

Route File: Link to RideWithGPS Route File

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

AV-B May 2nd: OLH, WOLH, Bear Gulch

Hi B riders,

We don’t have shakes or pastries this weekend but we do have great weather to do three lil climbs! Join me to tackle OLH, WOLH, and an out/back of Bear Gulch at a gentle-to-moderate pace. If you want to go really hard, feel free to start with the A ride up OLH to tire yourself out before joining up with B for something more chill. I’d like to keep the regroups fairly short so let’s try to stay together on the non climbs.

Please be careful descending 84 when taking the left turn for WOLH. Watch for cars. If you’re at the front of your group, help flag this turn for others.

Ride stats: 47 mi, 5100 ft

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3484737683586722518

Regroups/stops:

Mile 14: Skylonda

Mile 22: Skylonda (2nd time, short)

Mile 27: Bottom of Bear Gulch

Mile 37: Bottom of Kings / Tripp (short)

Pace: I will be leading climbs from the back at 3 w/kg.

Ride leader/route provider: Hannah C

Please read the AV ride rules and sign the waiver if you’re not a member! Links below.
https://www.new.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette
https://www.bikereg.com/alto-velo-guest-waiver

AV-B Ride April 25th: 9, Skyline, and the Shack

AV-Ber’s rise up!

It’s finally time for us to get what we deserve: tasty treats!

To earn our Shakes at the Shack we’ll be riding a relatively chill route this week with 47 miles of riding and 4300 feet of climbing.

We’ll start by taking Foothill to Steven’s Canyon road, then climb Mount Eden before we make our way up Highway 9. After that, we’ll have a beautiful ride along Skyline ending in a descent of 84. From there, we’ll just hit Sandhill to bring us to our finish at Shake Shack.

We will have 3 regroups: the first is at Mountain Winery on Pierce road, the second is at the fire station on Skyline, and the last is at Skylonda.

The forecast is currently cloudy and cool, from 55-60 degrees in Palo Alto. You’ll probably want to bring some gear to keep you warm out 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: Ryan

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

Route: 47 miles and 4,300 feet

Route File: Link to RideWithGPS Route File

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

Regroups:

Mile 17.2 - Mountain Winery

Mile 23.6 - Fire Station on Skyline

Mile 36.8 - Regroup at Skylonda

Mile 47 - Shake Shack

AV-B 18-Apr- 26: The Only Way Out is Back Up

Hi All,

Somehow this week I am completing my personal ride leader 2026 Triple Crown (AE, B, and C). B Ride will be doing two lesser-known out and back climbs off Skyline, Bear Gulch, and Native Son. We will start with the usual way out and up via OLH (I plan on taking it easy to save my legs for later) before water at Skylonda. Make sure you fill up because the next water stop isn’t for another 30 miles! After doing Bear Gulch and Native Son we will roll down Skyline/92 to the Water Temple and then hopefully have a smooth paceline home. Slight chance of rain in the forecast so bring your ass savers.

Ride stats: 60 mi and 6300 ft

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3479940689787465220

Regroups/stops:
Alpine/Portola
SkyLonda
Bottom of Bear Gulch
Top of Kings

Bottom of Native Son

Top of Swett

Water Temple

Pace: Just don’t drop me too early in the ride, please.

Ride leader/route provider: Jonathan

Please read the AV ride rules and sign the waiver if you’re not a member! Links below.
https://www.new.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette
https://www.bikereg.com/alto-velo-guest-waiver

AV-B 11 April 2026 - Steve Esswein Classic

Hi All!

This will be a leaderless ride due to weather!

The weather this Saturday is shaping up to be rough: morning showers turning into steady rain by the afternoon, with a 100% chance of precipitation.

For those brave enough to embrace the elements, I’ve put together the Steve Esswein Classic. The route includes multiple bailout options if conditions (or spirits) fade, so you can turn back anytime. Ride smart, ride safe, and respect the weather.

Ride stats: 44 mi and 3560 ft (70 km and 1085 m)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40887108

Regroups/stops:
Portola & Alpine
Sky Londa (2x)
Woodside Strore Park (Tripp Rd.)

Pace: Ride at your own pace! Be safe!

Ride leader/route provider: No ride leader due to rain!

Please read the AV ride rules and sign the waiver if you’re not a member! Links below.
https://www.new.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette
https://www.bikereg.com/alto-velo-guest-waiver

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AV-B 4 April 2026 - Pacifica

Hi all,

On the B ride, we will head out to Pacifica, stop at Half Moon Bay for water/snacks, meander through Higgins Canyon and climb Tunitas. We will then drop down Kings Mtn Road to get back home! This is a wee bit longer and slightly more climbee than the usual bee ride so bring food/carbs with you. However, I will do this at an easier pace to compensate. We can also come up with wild scenarios for the 2026 edition of the Tour of Flanders that’s on Sunday :)

Ride stats: 80 mi and 7000 ft (129 km and 2125 m)

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3474957864259090764

Regroups/stops:
Devil’s slide trail restroom
Half Moon Bay
Top of Tunitas
Bottom of Kings by Tripp Rd.

Pace: I will do 3 W/kg on Tunitas and we will keep it together on flat/rolling terrain. Your own safe pace on descents.

Ride leader/route provider: Paddy (oops)

Please read the AV ride rules and sign the waiver if you’re not a member! Links below.
https://www.new.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette
https://www.bikereg.com/alto-velo-guest-waiver

AV-B Ride Mar 28th: Classic Route with a Twist

AV-Ber’s,

It’s Shake Shack weekend!

I know. I’m stoked, too. To earn our indulgence we will get a full ride in on this side of the hills but I will try to keep the regroups/stops at a timely pace so we can get to Stanford Shopping Center before too late.

We’ll head around Arastradero and up Westridge for something different and our first regroup will be at the top. After that it’s OLH and a classic Skylonda stop. We’ll rolling regroup after the 84 descent and pass Woodside to Cañada. We’re going to turn on Jefferson for something different again and weave through town and back up Edgewood. We will quick regroup at the top and then ride all of Cañada/Skyline together before regrouping at the very end of Skyline. No need for a Pulgas Water Temple stop! If anyone falls off the back or needs to make an emergency bathroom stop at the Camp Sawyer Trailhead you can always turn off at Crystal Springs Road, cut off part of the route, and catch back up with us. We’ll roll/climb on Polhemus to Ralston and make one last water stop at Waterdog Trailhead. Then we roll across Crestview, maybe do a quick regroup before the descent to Edgewood, and it’s 10 miles of flats all the way to Shake Shack!

Forecast looks to be about 60 at 9am and 75 when we finish the day. Couldn’t ask for a much dreamier day! I know the RideWithGPS file says 5,900 feet but it always overestimates elevation. Strava said 5,500 but was not allowing me to upload the file. I think 5,500 is probably more honest… I haven’t led a ride in over a month so I’m 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 and end at Summit Bicycles, 392 California Street, Palo Alto, CA

Route: 61 miles and 5,600 feet

Route File: Link to RideWithGPS Route File

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

Regroups:

Mile 7.7 - Regroup at Top of Westridge

Mile 17.6 - Water/Bathroom Stop at Skylonda

Mile 31 - Regroup at Top of Edgewood

Mile 39 - Regroup at Top of Skyline

Mile 46.2 - Water Stop at Waterdog Trailhead

Mile 48.5 - Regroup at Top of the World Bench

Mile 59 - Shake Shack

AV-B March 21, 2026 - Palo Alto to Cat’s Hill

Hi all,

The AV race team is competing in Cat’s Hill this Saturday and we will make our annual pilgrimage to the race to support them.

Starting at Summit in Palo Alto. We will meander a bit and then go up Redwood Gulch.
Those racing folk do one super short hill ~30 times so we can do one medium length climb once. It evens out in the end.

AV B Ride
Time: Saturday 03/21/2026, gather at 9:00 AM, rolling by 9:10 AM
Start: Summit Bicycles, California Avenue, Palo Alto
Route: Meow
Pace: Keep it together on flats/rollers. Choose your own adventure on climbs and descents.
I will be doing 180-220 W when in the wind and whatever my legs feel like on the climbs.
Regroups: 1. Rancho water fountain/restrooms 2. Top of Redwood Gulch 3. Cat’s Hill crit course in LG
I’ll be there for an hour cheering and then head back via Foothill Expy. People are welcome to stay till late afternoon for the P/1/2 race or head back with me.

Ride leader/route provider: Paddy

Good luck!

P.S. Read the ride rules on the Alto Velo website, sign your yearly waiver if you’re a non-member etc etc.
P.P.S. Plz don’t cross the double yellow. The mustard on the road stops you from turning into ketchup.

AV-B Ride March 14th: Coastal Classic

Hi AV-Bers,

OLH, 84, Stage, Tunitas - sound like fun to you? If so you’re in luck! This week we’re heading to the coast and back with a time tested loop. Forecast on the coast is mid 60s with a (mild) headwind to keep us cool out by the ocean.

There are two major climbs - feel free to take those at your own pace as we’ll have longer regroups after both. Otherwise we regroup after each descent and we’ll keep it moderate to enjoy the land, the views, and each other (right?).

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

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(ike Law) Ride Mar 7th: Swetty Kings w Cake

Hi AV-Ber’s,

Welcome to March! It’s the first Saturday of the month which means it’s also Bike Law week (Thank you Miles). We’ll be doing the Simon Sojourn route but ending at Manresa. There are some little detours/turns along the way, so make sure to save the route. Why is it called this? I don’t know - that’s before my time… Will Simon show up? Maybe!

Feel free to climb Huddart & Kings as hard as you want. I personally will be doing it at a conversational pace of 3w/kg. The rest of the route is fairly flat so let’s try to keep the group together :) If we’re successful, we can keep the regroups fairly short and perhaps we can finish around the same time as C ride for more socializing.

Start / End Location

Start at Summit Bicycles, California Ave, end at Manresa Bread

Route: 51 miles / 4,100 ft - strava

Summary: Up Huddart/Kings, mini loop (Tunitas/Star Hill/Swett), down Skyline & 92, returning via Canada/Portola/Sand Hill

Start Time

Meet: 9 AM, leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups

• Portola & Alpine (short)

• 2x Top of Kings (1st time normal, 2nd time short)

• Pulgas water temple

• Woodside Store Park @ Tripp Rd (short)

Ride Leader

Hannah C

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 Feb 28th: Moody, Page Mill, WOLH

AV-Ber’s,

This Saturday, we’re heading out for a 51-mile loop with about 5,400 feet of climbing. It’s a classic route that hits some of the best-known roads in our backyard. We'll start with the steep sections on Moody Road before settling into the long climb up Page Mill. After hitting the top, we’ll head down towards La Honda and then work our way back up via West Old La Honda. We’ll keep a steady B-ride pace on the flat sections and wait for everyone at the top of the climbs so no one gets left behind.

Once we finish the climb, we’ll take Skyline across and then descend via Kings Mountain Road. We will wrap up the day with a well-earned finish at Shake Shack at the Stanford Shopping Center.

Start / End Location

Start at Summit Bicycles, California Ave, end at Shake Shack Stanford Shopping Center

Route

Moody, Page Mill, WOLH, Shake Shack

51 miles / 5,400 ft

Summary

↑ Moody ↑ Page Mill ↓ 84 ↑ West Old La Honda → Skyline ↓ Kings Mountain

Start Time

Meet: 9 AM, leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups

• Top of Page Mill

• La Honda Country Market

• Skywood Trading Post

• Bottom of Kings Mountain

• Shake Shack

Ride Leader

Nicolas Delecroix

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 Feb 21st: Los Gatos to Morgan Hill

AV-Ber’s,

No rain on Saturday?? We’re finally doing it! I’ve been wanting to get us on this ride since December!

Many of you have commented that you want occasional rides to different locations so this Saturday we start from Summit Bikes LOS GATOS. I have kept the ride normal length and short on climbing because I assume a few people might choose to ride to the start. But don’t think that means we won’t get a workout in because after warming up on Kennedy we are headed up Norths Hicks!! We will descent South Hicks and head to McKean. If anyone hasn’t been on McKean, think Cañada but faster! We will take a proper coffee stop at Coffee Guys in Morgan Hill then loop back around to McKean. On the way back we will take Shannon for one last climb BUT… if anyone thinks 4,000 feet isn’t enough there is a 1,000 foot climb less than 1 mile from the bike shop and I will turn with you and climb Aztec Ridge. Hope you like the steeper than steep stuff.

I’m assuming I’m not the only one missing rides this week because of the rain so I’m really looking forward to Saturday! There are also some great small climbs and rollers on this route I know many of you have never ridden and I can’t wait to show you how awesome they are. See everyone in Los Gatos!

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

111 E Main Street, Los Gatos, CA

Route File

Link to Strava Map File

60 miles and 4,000 feet

Start Time

Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:10 AM

Regroups

• Mile 3 - Top of Kennedy Regroup

• Mile 10 - Top of Hicks Regroup

• Mile 17 - Rancho San Vicente Water Stop

• Mile 32 - Coffee Guys Stop

• Mile 37 - Top of Willow Springs Regroup

• Mile 47 - Rancho San Vicente Regroup

• Mile 56 - Top of Shannon Regroup

AV-B Ride Feb 14th: Montebello Backwards

AV-Ber’s,

This week we’re tackling the Montebello climb with a less common approach. We’ll start by taking a shortcut to get onto Page Mill and heading up to Altamont for our first regroup. Then we’ll make our way down to Foothill Expressway and head south to McClellan Ranch. From there we’ll traverse through Saratoga “backwards” and take on Pierce/Eden from the south. Then we’ll do a final bit of warmup on Stevens Canyon Road and regroup before climbing Montebello itself. From the top we’ll take the direct route down and back Foothill on the road - although if you know the way and have the tires for the gravel route over Black to Page Mill be my guest!

The current forecast is for temps in the mid 50s no rain expected while we’re out. If the weather changes we’ll adjust as needed.

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 File

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53957322

59 miles, 5,088 feet

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

Regroups

• Altamont / Black Mountain Rd

• McClellan Ranch Preserve (water, bathroom)

• Saratoga (water)

• Top of Stevens Canyon Road

• Top of Montebello (sometimes water)

AV-B Ride Feb 7th: OLH, Skyline to West Alpine, 84 to WOLH, Cañada

AV-Ber’s,

Last week was so fun! Let’s do it again without the steep climbing, eh?

This week we’ll make a loop up Old La Honda, south on Skyline, down West Alpine, and then back up 84 and West Old La Honda. We’ll regroup after climbing OLH and stay together across Skyline. Doing that should enable us to stay together as one group for most of the ride. There are no steep climbs on the entire route! After a Sky Londa stop we’ll make our way to Cañada for an out and back all the way to Hwy 92 and hit the water temple on the return trip. After that we’ll roll back into town and head to Manresa Bread for some coffee and pastries courtesy of Bicycle Law! Thanks, Bicycle Law!

Forecast looks like low 50’s when we start and low 60’s when we finish. I’m predicting dry roads but Skyline or West Alpine could be damp. Looking forward to seeing everyone again but I promise someone else will lead next week so you don’t get too stale on me/my routes!

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 File
Link to Strava Route File
62 miles and 5,500 feet

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

Regroups

• Mile 12 - Top of Old La Honda Regroup

• Mile 18 - West Alpine Road/Page Mill Regroup

• Mile 23 - Pescadero Road Regroup

• Mile 34 - Sky Londa Water Stop

• Mile 49 - Pulgas Water Temple Return Trip Stop

AV-B Ride Jan 31st: Riding in Circles Until it’s Time for Shake Shack

AV-Ber’s,

Can this be right? We haven’t climbed Page Mill all year yet?? Well, we’re going to rectify that on Saturday.

We’ll go up Page Mill and then head south on Skyline for 6 miles before enjoying that sweet, sweet Highway 9 descent. We will turn down Redwood Gulch and ride all of Stevens Creek Canyon, then up and over Mt Eden before weaving our way back to Foothill. We will turn on Monte and head up Altamont and then finish by taking Arastradero to the Portola loop that lines us up perfectly for the sprint to Shake Shack. And let’s be honest I don’t lead the last ride of every month on “accident”. Someone remind me to order a double this week.

It’s looking like temps will be 50 when we start and up to 65 when we finish! Can’t wait 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 and end at Summit Bicycles, 392 California Street, Palo Alto, CA

Route File
Link to Strava Route File
60 miles and 5,600 feet

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

Regroups

• Mile 12.5 - Page Mill Summit Regroup

• Mile 25 - Stevens Creek Canyon End Regroup

• Mile 29 - Canyon Picnic Area Water Stop

• Mile 37 - Foothill Blvd Regroup

• Mile 45 - Byrne Preserve Regroup

• Mile 51.5 - Portola Road Regroup

AV B-Ride Jan 24, 2026: Carob Bites via Tunitas

Carob Bites via Tunitas

Hi AVB-ers,

Spring is just around the corner and this Saturday we’re heading out to The Bike Hut via Tunitas to procure some carob bites (I mean, to each their own). The legs get plenty of work with climbs big and small, but the star of the show — and our reward — is the beautiful Tunitas Creek Rd climb through the redwoods.

We’ll roll out from Palo Alto and warm up together before hitting our first real test up Kings Mountain Rd. From there we’ll enjoy a fun descent and coastal roads before looping back via Tunitas.

Route Summary

Route: Strava Link

Start / End Location: Summit Bicycles, California Ave, Palo Alto
Distance: ~53 miles
Elevation Gain: ~5,570 ft↑
Start Time: Meet 9:00 AM • Roll 9:10 AM
Regroups: Alpine + Portola • Top of Kings • @ The Bike Hut • Woodside Store (Tripp Rd)

Ride Leader: Kyle M

Queue Sheet

↑ Kings Mountain Rd (from Hwy 84 up to Skyline) — the first big test.
↓ Tunitas Creek Rd — regroup before the descent
→ Coastal connectors toward Lobitos — quick turn off Tunitas Creek onto Lobitos Creek Rd
🏕️ The Bike Hut — legendary cyclist stop for refilling bottles, snacks, and community vibes before the second ascent.
↑ Tunitas again — giant redwoods, peaceful lanes, and a ride through one of Peninsula cycling’s iconic climbs.
↓ Kings Mountain Rd back toward Woodside and home.

What to Expect

↑ Kings Mountain Rd — Long climb with punchy pitches; ride your own pace and regroup at the top.
↓ Coastal jog to Lobitos — A chance to spin the legs, enjoy views, and catch a breather.
↑/↓ Tunitas Creek Rd — The true star of the show: shaded redwoods, peaceful gradients that hide steeper switchbacks, and that quiet forest feel that makes this ride special.
🚴‍♂️ The Bike Hut — This self-serve cyclist hub sits right at the base of Tunitas and is open year-round with water, snacks, picnic space, and a message board for road notes — the perfect little detour to recharge before heading up again. Bring cash or plan to pay w/ Venmo.