A-Ride 1/8/23

The forecast calls for rain, but winds are looking manageable, so as of now A-Ride is ON for this week. Plan is to re-attempt Cam's New Years ride, but we will adjust if needed pending road and weather conditions.

We’ll keep the climbs short until we reach Haskins around mile 80; bring lots of food so you don’t join the ranks of AV’ers who have bonked on West Alpine. We will stop for water in HMB at mile 25 and again the second time through Pescadero at mile 70. Otherwise plan for rolling regroups after the shorter climbs along the coast. Plan is still to have a hard, steady pace, though there will be plenty of skippable climbs and bailout options should the weather take a turn for the worse.

Route: Save the best for Last https://www.strava.com/routes/3043785534596368578

Summary: 100 miles / 9,000 feet: Summit Bicycles > Sand Hill > Whiskey > Cañada > 92 > Higgins > Lobitos CCW > 1 > Stage > Bean Hollow > 1 > Gazos Creek > Haskins > West Alpine > Page

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 9 a.m., Leave 9:10 a.m.

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: Ian Twamley