Sunday A-Ride 9/15/2024: Bear Creek, Black Rd, and Gist Rd

Let’s tackle some fun climbs in the mountains this Sunday. We’ll stop for water early about 14 miles in because the next stop isn’t until mile 45. It should be a fun route, will be a bit cooler so might be a bit misty on Skyline. We can decide as a group wether to go up Black Rd in its entirety or turn on Gist Rd.

As usual, let’s keep it steady on the flats, have your fun on the climbs as we’ll regroup at the top of each major one.

Reminder: The A-ride meets at Summit Bicycles on California Ave in Palo Alto at 8 am Sunday

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3269497402091148454

Summary: 82 miles / 8,800 feet: Summit Bicycles > 9 > Bear Creek Road > Summit Rd > Black Road > Gist Road > Skyline > Page Mill > Summit

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 8:00 AM, Leave 8:10 AM

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

Ride Leader: Nathan Martin