AV A Endurance - Saturday 6/1 - Big Basin
This ride will be a classic loop of Big Basin via Hwy 9 at endurance pace. We’ll be aiming for 3-3.5 w/kg, with short regroups at the top of the big climbs.
We should have cool but nice weather in the 60s. Bring all the nutrition you need for the whole ride. We will make 2 water stops, and a brief regroup in Boulder Creek in case anyone needs an extra stop.
Stops:
Mile 25: Castle Rock Park
Mile 42: Boulder Creek (check in, optional stop)
Mile 72: Downtown Saratoga
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3231724071281444172
Summary: 88 miles / 8235 feet: Summit Bicycles > Steven’s Canyon > 9 > Skyline > Bear Creek > Big Basin Way > 9 > zig zag through the burbs > Foothill > Summit
Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto
Time: Meet 9 AM, Leave 9:10 AM
Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules
Ride Leader: Greg McCullough