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:

  1. Mile 25: Castle Rock Park

  2. Mile 42: Boulder Creek (check in, optional stop)

  3. 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

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