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