Saturday, A-Endurance Ride, Alba!

This Saturday the A Endurance ride is headed for one of the most challenging climbs in this area, the mighty Alba climb in Santa Cruz mountains, 4 miles average 10%. It also features one of the best descents in bay area, Bonny Doon which drops you from Empire grade to the ocean.

Pace:

You can only (!!) hammer three climbs on this route: RWG+9, Alba and West Alpine. We will regroup at tope of climbs and after long descents. However, we will stay together and keep a steady pace at 2.5-3 W/kg everywhere else. Please respect the pace, if in doubt, don’t pass the ride leader. We will have 3 quick stops in Boulder Creek (mile 33) , Swanton Strawberry farm (mile 53) and Pescadero (mile 73), each stop limited to 15 min.

See you there!

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3254139708900831810

Summary: 104 miles / 9,900 feet: Summit Bicycles > Foothill > Stevens Canyon> RWG > Hwy 9 > BC > Alba > Empire Grade> Bonny Doon> Pescadero > Haskins > W-Alpine > Page > Summit

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: Hoss Hayati