The Joy Ride is a no-drop ride with a slower pace than the C Ride. It’s more in line with the old Peet’s ride tempo, but faster than the LHR ride.
Go to The Alto Velo web sight for more Joy Ride details
Time: Saturday, gather at 9:00 am, rolling by 9:20am
Start: Summit Bicycles
Road Route: The Classic Peet’s with the start @ Summit Bicycles Palo Alto & finish @ Manresa Bread
https://www.strava.com/routes/3552036410060732304
Manzanita - slow role
Canada & Romero - stop @ the driveway just passed Roberts only if needed
Edgwood & Cordillera - quick stop on Cordillera after the traffic light
Jefferson & Canada - stop on Canada after Jefferson decent
Huddart park - stop for bathrooms & water @ volleyball courts. This is our only water/bathroom stop
Old Woodside store - quick stop
Portola Rd. & Alpine - stop & regroupe to finish together
Manresa Bread - end ride
Bicycle Law will be sponsoring this weeks ride with Coffee & Snacks at Manresa Bread (T&C Palo Alto)!!!
Thank You Miles.
New riders welcome & please introduce yourself!
If you’re a new rider or haven’t done a group ride before, there are many critical things that one needs to know about biking in general & about group biking in particular, some of them not so obvious. It's a good idea to learn these not-the-hard-way 😉.
Check out this blog post “How to avoid being that rider”: https://trainright.com/14-group-ride-etiquette-tips-avoid-guy-girl/
To improve your group riding skills, consider joining a skills clinic. Lorri Lown's road biking clinics have worked for many: https://savvybike.com/clinics-and-camps-new/
A simple bike fit might also make a huge difference to your comfort & safety on the bike. For instance, many riders don't feel comfortable riding “in the drops” of the handlebars. However, riding in the drops offers, by far, the most overall control & braking ease. Alto Velo sponsor Agile Physical Therapy offers bike fit assessments.
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The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!).
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.