AV-B Ride Jan 3: Avoiding the Rain by Staying in Town

Written By Alto Velo

AV-Ber’s,

We can do this. Forecast says rain in the hills, but it’s not supposed to come down until 6pm in town. I don’t know about you, but I want to start my 2026 with a group ride! So I will be there even if the forecast changes, and whoever finishes the ride with me gets to enjoy some coffee and pastries from Manresa courtesy of Bicycle Law!

We will be doing a big clockwise loop starting heading south on Foothill and finishing coming back south on Alameda de las Pulgas. The ride will feature a lot of roads we ride regularly, some roads we get to but less frequently, and some short stints on roads I’m guessing will be new to most of us. As of now, the biggest chance for rain will come around noon as we hit the northern tip of the route at Hillsborough. If the clouds are looking doomsdayish we might turn off at Crystal Springs Road, cut 7 miles off the ride, and head back south early.

Of course, dress for wet shoes/legs at the least and bring something in case it does start to come down. Looking forward to the first ride of the year with you all and Manresa absolutely hitting the spot at the end of the day!

P.S. As soon as we get a rain-free Saturday I want to get back to the other side of the mountains we miss so much!

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 5,000 feet

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

Regroups

  • Mile 14 - Altamont Regroup

  • Mile 19 - Minoca Regroup

  • Mile 32 - Pulgas Water Temple Stop

  • Mile 39 - Chateau Drive Regroup

  • Mile 47 - Water Dog Park Regroup

  • Mile 50 - Top of the World Bench Regroup

  • Mile 60 - Manresa Bread

Alto Velo
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AV-B Ride Dec. 27th UPDATED: Four Loops Ride