A Ride 6/18/23 - HC Climbs

This week’s route will mirror parts of last week’s ride and see us tackle at a tempo(ish) pace (~3.5 w/kg) two of the longer climbs the Peninsula has to offer, Page Mill and Tunitas. Come out and keep your climbing legs sharp in anticipation of the Leesville, Pescadero, and Patterson Pass Road Races. By all means you are welcome to imagine instead that you are preparing to crest Col de la Loze or the Grand Colombier in two to three weeks’ time at Le Tour!

We’ll make this a one-stop ride at The Bike Hut before Tunitas to restock on water and snacks, but this route is short enough that 3 to 4 hours worth of gels and snacks should suffice. After ascending Tunitas, we’ll cruise down Skyline and roll a Dunnigan Hills style paceline down Canada to return to Summit Palo Alto.

Reminder: A-ride meets at Summit Bicycles on California Ave in Palo Alto at 9 a.m. Sunday.

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3103385015904137066

Summary: 70 miles / 6400 feet: Summit Bicycles > Page > Skyline > 84W > La Honda > SG Cutoff > Tunitas > Skyline > 92E > Canada > Summit Bicycles

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: Conor Austin