AV-Ber’s,
It’s Bicycle Law weekend, so we’re finishing at Manresa Bread for coffee and pastries courtesy of Miles. Please say hi and thank him!
To earn them, we’re heading south. We’ll take Foothill to Stevens Canyon Road, then climb Redwood Gulch and Highway 9 up to Skyline. From there we’ll cruise the ridge north, descend 84, and roll down Sand Hill to Manresa.
Heads up: Redwood Gulch is short but steep, with pitches well into the double digits. Bring your lowest gears and climb at your own pace; we’ll regroup at the top. It’s also shaded and can be damp with leaves this time of year, so take it easy. Skyline can be foggy and cold even when Palo Alto is sunny, so bring a vest, arm warmers and lights.
⚠️ Weather disclaimer: The forecast is looking wet. If it’s raining Saturday morning or the roads up top are wet, the mountain route is off, and I won’t be at the start to lead the ride. If you still want to ride, the club’s classic rain route (Cañada to Crystal Springs) is a flatter option: AV Rain Route (~36 mi, ~2,200 ft). Please treat it as a self-organized ride. I’ll post an update to the list by [Friday evening].
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: Kyle
Start: Summit Bicycles, 392 California Ave, Palo Alto
End: Manresa Bread, 855 El Camino Real, Suite #138, Palo Alto
Route: 45 miles, 4,200 ft
Route File: Strava
Start Time: Meet 9 AM, Leave 9:10 AM
Regroups:
Mile ~14: Stevens Canyon picnic area (water, restrooms)
Mile ~18: Top of Redwood Gulch / Hwy 9
Mile ~19: Fire station on Skyline (water)
Mile ~32: Skylonda
Mile 45: Manresa Bread 🥐