AV-B Ride Dec 28 - Not Lexington Reservoir

AVBers,

Please note: I updated the route, given the valid concerns regarding the conditions of Los Gatos Creek Trail.

After stopping at Castle Rock Park for water, we will U-turn and ride on HWY-35 all the way until Skylonda, to descend via 84.
I will keep an endurance pace with fewer stops, as it should be at this time of the year. You are free to go as fast as you like on the hills, as long as you wait at the top for the rest of the group.
As usual, be safe and enjoy the ride!

Regroups:
Top of Pierce Rd
Castle Rock parking lot (Water)
Skylonda (Water)

The AV-B Ride is subject to Alto Velo’s Ride Rules (read them!)

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route Details

Map
Lenght: 55mi
Elevation: 5112 ft

Start Time

Meet @ 9 AM, leave by 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Marco

Non-Members:

Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is required one time per year.

Ride Etiquette: www.altovelo.org/ride-rules  

AV-B Ride Dec 21 - OLH/West Alpine

Hi riders,

For tomorrow’s AV-B ride, we will do a classic route going up OLH to Skylonda and returning via West Alpine and Page Mill/Moody. If you’re feeling good on the C ride and wanting to try out a B ride but have been scared off by the miles and daunting elevation numbers, this is the ride for you! Come burn off some calories in preparation for the pizza party winter banquet later that night :)

The weather forecast is currently showing some 7am rain showers but it looks not as cold as usual. Dress in layers so you don’t freeze on the descents! And please be extra cautious on the wet descents…

Regroups:

Sky Londa
La Honda
Alpine/Skyline

The AV-B Ride is subject to Alto Velo’s Ride Rules (read them!)

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41206317

Start Time

Meet @ 9 AM, leave by 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Hannah C

Non-Members:

Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is required one time per year.

Ride Etiquette: www.altovelo.org/ride-rules  

AV-B Ride SUNDAY Dec 15: OLH + Kings + Cañada

Hi AV B-riders,
According to my very accurate weather forecast, there will be a lot of rain on the peninsula this Saturday.
However, the sun will shine the following day, so I'm gonna be leading an AVB ride on Sunday.

The route includes 2 of our favorite climbs (OLH and Kings) + a stretch on Cañada rd
I’ll be keeping a consistent endurance pace, because it’s Sunday and I am usually lazy on Sundays.

PS. For those who cannot make it on Sunday, the C-ride is still going on on Saturday (rain route) and Matt’s also leading a Zwift ride.

Start Location
Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/3302728149427619302
52 miles, 4858ft+

Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups:
Skylonda (Water + Food)
Bottom of 84 (Quick regroup)
Top of Kings
Water Temple (Water)

Ride Leader
Marco

Non - Members:
Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is only required one time per year.

The AV B Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!)

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

AV-B Ride Dec 7 - To Higgins and back

Hi AV B-riders,
This week we’ll be making the journey to Higgins and back via Kings and Tunitas, so be sure to have your climbing legs ready! The weather looks ok rain-wise, but it’ll probably be chilly around Skyline and the coast so I’d recommend layers.
Hope to see you there!
Louise

Start / End Location
Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/3300224481445797158
62 miles, 6,400 feet

Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups:
- top of Tunitas
- corner of Tunitas and Lobitos
- end of Higgins (water)
- Woodside Old Store (water)
- Sand Hill & Sharon Park Dr
- Backyard Brew

Ride Leader
Louise

Non - Members:
Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is only required one time per year.

The AV B Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!)

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

AV-B Ride Nov 30 - Revised Coastal Classic

This Saturday, I am taking you AVB-ers on a scenic Coastal Classic route, swapping the usual OLH/84 climb for PMR/West Alpine.
My legs are still tired from yesterday’s ride so I will keep an endurance pace, but you are more than welcome to hit hard on the hills.

Start / End Location
Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/3297697889754051792
54 miles, 5,636 feet

Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups:
Top of PMR
Bottom of West Alpine
Bike Hut
Woodside Store
Backyard Brew

Ride Leader
Marco

Non - Members:
Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is only required one time per year.

The AV B Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!)

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

AV-B Ride Nov 23 - Flaturday

The weather is looking at bit unpredictable on Saturday so the B ride is going to do a version of Hannon’s Flaturday ride down to Los Gatos taking in some shorter climbs with a few options for reducing the ride if conditions do get too unpleasant.

The AV B Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!)

Start / End Location
Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route
Flaturday
57 miles, 3,900 feet

Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:11 AM

Ride Leader
Simon

Regroups:
Top of Laura Ct overlooking the old quarry
Saratoga
Top of Kennedy
Los Gatos town center
McClellan Ranch

Non - Members:
Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is only required one time per year.

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

Figure 8 November 16 ‘24

Hello AVB-ers,

This should be a fun ride, it’s some of my favorite roads and climbs. There will be plenty of regroups and water.

We’ll take Junipero to Alpine to Portola and our normal first regroup at the market so Spectrum can get by. Portola to Mtn Home, 84 to Tripp then a second stop at Woodside store. Kings up to Skyline without a stop at the top of Kings (not so normal), our 3rd regroup will be Skylonda. From there it is up Skyline and a fourth stop at Skyline/West Alpine. We’ll descend WA and back up 84 to West OLH for stop number five at the top, WOLH and Skyline. A cruise down OLH/Portola/Alpine/Arastradero/Page then return to Backyard Brew for our reward!
Hope to see you there,
Clayton

Route https: Figure 8

Summary: 60 mi, 6000 ft

• Kings up

• Skyline up

• West Alpine down

• WOLH up

• OLH down

• Portola/Alpine/Arastradero/Page

  Regroups:
  - Roberts
  - Woodside Store
  - Skylonda
  - Skyline/WA
  - WOLH/Skyline
  - Backyard Brew

Start / End Location: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet: 9 AM, Leave: 9:10 AM

Ride Leader: Clayton

Ride Etiquette: www.altovelo.org/ride-rules  

Non-Members:
Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is required one time per year.

AV B is going on a Bear Hunt Nov 9 ‘24

Hello AVB-ers,

For this week’s Low-Key Hill Climb we’ll go hunt for a PR on Bear Gulch. We’ll start by climbing Page to warm up the legs, regroup at the top and make our way to Skylonda for a 2nd regroup. Heading north on Skyline will get us to Bear Gulch, a ripping downhill and a breather at the bottom, then full gas (if you want to) back up to Skyline to our next regroup at the top of Kings. From there we’ll make our way down 84 to the water temple on Canada for a final regroup then return to Backyard Brew for our reward!
Hope to see you there,
Clayton

Route https://www.strava.com/routes/3211034002819041584

Summary: 57 mi, 5800 ft
Summit Bicycles -> ▲Page -> Skyline -> ▼Bear Gulch -> ▲Bear Gulch -> ▼84 -> Canada -> Backyard

Regroups:
- Page/Skyline
- Skylonda
- Bottom of Bear Gulch
- Skyline/Kings
- Water Temple
- Backyard Brew

Start / End Location: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet: 9 AM, Leave: 9:10 AM

Ride Leader: Clayton

Ride Etiquette: www.altovelo.org/ride-rules  

Non-Members:
Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is required one time per year.

AV-B Ride Nov 2 ’24 - Kings and Joa-kers

Hello AVB-ers,

For this week’s Low-Key Hill Climb we’ll tackle a local classic - Kings Mountain Rd! We’ll regroup at the top of the climb so you’re welcome to go full gas for the section from Tripp to Skyline, and then we’ll continue the route with a few shorter climbs, namely Swett, West Old La Honda, and Alpine & Joaquin.

Hope to see you there,
Louise

Route Kings and Joa-kers

Summary: 54 mi, 5,000 ft
Summit Bicycles -> ▲Kings -> ▲Swett -> Skyline -> ▼84 -> ▲WOLH -> Portola -> ▲Alpine & Joaquin -> ▼Los Trancos

Regroups:
- Portola & Alpine
- top of Kings
- top of Swett
- Sky Londa (x2, water)
- top of Joaquin
- bottom of Los Trancos
- Backyard Brew

Start / End Location: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

Time: Meet: 9 AM, Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader: Louise

Ride Etiquette: www.altovelo.org/ride-rules  

Non-Members:
Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is required one time per year.

AV-B Ride Oct 26 ’24 - Black Rd

Fellow AVB-ers,

Now the heat of the summer is mostly behind us, it’s a great time to fly South to sample the delights of Lexington Reservoir and the infamous Black Rd climb. The route takes us along Mt Eden Rd, Pierce Rd, Saratoga old town, Los Gatos Creek Trail, Lexington Reservoir Dam loop, Black Rd climb, Skyline, and finally we descend Page Mill Road for a well-deserved Backyard Brew.

Regroups:
Canyon Picnic Area (water/restrooms)
Saratoga Old Town (water)
Los Gatos Creek Trailhead (water)
Lexington Reservoir County Park parking lot (restrooms)
Lexington Elementary School (water)
Castle Rock park (water/restrooms)
Top of PMR (quick regroup)
Backyard Brew

The AV-B Ride is subject to Alto Velo’s Ride Rules (read them!)

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

Black Rd

Start Time

Meet: 9 AM

Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Henry M

Non-Members:

Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is required one time per year.

Ride Etiquette: www.altovelo.org/ride-rules  

AV-B Ride October 19th, 2024 - Westridge/OLH/West Alpine

This weekend the B-ride will take on the classic route of Old La Honda and West Alpine (with a Egan-style warm-up in Westridge). This route gives a shorter option to those skipping/waiting for Alba LKHC while also being attainable for anyone looking to try out the B-ride.

Hope to see you then,

Nick

The AV-B Ride is subject to Alto Velo’s Ride Rules (read them!)

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

Westridge/OLH/West Alpine

44 mi, 4776 ft

Start Time

Meet: 9 AM

Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Nick

Regoups:

- Top of Westridge

- Skylonda (water)

- La Honda

- Top of West Alpine

- Bottom of Page Mill

Non-Members:

Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is required one time per year.

Ride Etiquette: www.altovelo.org/ride-rules  

AV-B Ride October 12th - Up Page, down Alpine, WOLH and Skyline

It’s been a while since the B ride has gone up Page Mill, so with the weather a little cooler this week it seems like a good time to return to it. We’ll head up Page, regroup at the top, and then carefully descend Alpine before heading back up to Sky Londa for water and continuing on Skyline.
Note that the Day of the Horse will be happening in Woodside this weekend - I’ve tried to avoid it with the route, but just be mindful of horses as we’re coming back on Cañada.

Hope to see you there!
- Louise

The AV-B Ride is subject to Alto Velo’s Ride Rules (read them!)

Start / End Location
Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route
Up Page, down Alpine, WOLH and Skyline
61 mi, 6,200 ft

Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader
Louise

Regoups:
- top of Page Mill
- bottom of Alpine
- Sky Londa (water)
- top of Tunitas
- the water temple (water)
- Godetia and Jefferson
- Backyard Brew

Non-Members:
Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is required one time per year.
Ride Etiquette: www.altovelo.org/ride-rules  

AV-B Ride October 5th, 2024 - The Steve Esswein Classic

With temperatures in the 90’s and people saving their legs for Diablo on Sunday, we’re going to keep it a bit shorter than usual by revisiting a timeless favorite: the Steve Esswin classic! Hope to see you there.

The AV-B Ride is subject to Alto Velo’s Ride Rules (read them!)

Start / End Location
Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route
The Steve Esswein Classic
44 mi, 3,500 ft

Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader
Clayton

Regoups:
- Portola and Alpine
- Sky Londa (x2)
- Woodside old store

Non-Members:
Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is required one time per year.
Ride Etiquette: www.altovelo.org/ride-rules  

Redwood Gulch + Portola Redwood State Park September 28 2024

Hi AV-Bers,

This week we’ll take a climbing tour through the redwoods. First up will be Redwood Gulch (via Foothill). We’ll then make our way along Skyline and drop down Alpine to get to Portola Redwood State Park, before climbing all the way back up again and descending Page Mill. We’ll regroup at the top and bottom of climbs (see below) and head to Backyard Brew after for coffee.

Fingers crossed it’ll be a bit cooler than last weekend.

Hope to see you there,
Clayton

The AV B Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!)

Start / End Location
Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route
Redwood Gulch and Portola Redwood State Park
54 miles, 6151 feet

Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:10 AM

Ride Leader
Clayton

Regroups:
Regroups:
- Stevens Canyon Picnic Area
- fire station on Skyline
- top of Page Mill
- Portola Redwood State Park
- Alpine and Skyline
- bottom of Page Mill
- Backyard Brew

AV-B Ride September 21st, 2024 - Mt Eden — Bear Creek — Pagemill

Hi Folks, its good to be back to the B-ride and ride leading. Today we will make it out to Lexington Reservoir and then climb Bear Creek road to Skyline before descending Pagemill to come home. We have a few water stops along the way as listed below. Also, we will ride up the los gatos creek trail to the reservoir which is a bit of gravel, but easily doable on road tires. I’m going to take the Pagemill descent nice and slow for obvious reasons. I encourage you to join me and not be dumb.

The AV-B Ride is subject to Alto Velo’s Ride Rules (read them!)

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

https://www.strava.com/routes/3272034473193379468

~63 mi & ~6,500 ft

Start Time

Meet: 9 AM

Leave: 9:12 AM

Ride LeaderHannon

Planned Regoups:

- Top of Pierce

- Saratoga (water)

- Lexington Middle School (water)

- Top of Bear Creek

-Castle Rock

- Top of Pagemill

- Backyard Brew

Non-Members:

Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is required one time per year.

Ride Etiquette: www.altovelo.org/ride-rules  

AV-B Ride September 14th, 2024 - (W)OLH and Native Sons Rd

This Saturday the B-ride will go up to Skylonda via Old La Honda and take in the climbs of West Old La Honda and Native Sons Rd before heading along Skyline to 92. 

The AV-B Ride is subject to Alto Velo’s Ride Rules (read them!)

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

https://www.strava.com/routes/3269526550395053210

~61 mi & ~6,000 ft

Start Time

Meet: 9 AM

Leave: 9:12 AM

Ride Leader

Simon

Planned Regoups:

- Alpine and Portola

- Skylonda (water)

- Skylonda again (water)

- Kings and Skyline

- Bottom Of Native Sons

- Top of Swett

- Water Temple (water)

- Sand Hill and Sharon Park Drive

- Backyard Brew

Non-Members:

Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is required one time per year.

Ride Etiquette: www.altovelo.org/ride-rules  

AV-B Ride September 7th, 2024 - Coastal Classic

Weather is looking great this weekend! It’s a perfect chance to head back out to the coast after we’ve had some time away from Tunitas after the Bike Hut Classic fun.

Route will be the standard AV Coastal Classic.

Hope to see you then,

Nick

The AV-B Ride is subject to Alto Velo’s Ride Rules (read them!)

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

Coastal Classic

55 mi, 5100 ft

Start Time

Meet: 9 AM

Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Nick

Regoups:

- Alpine/Portola (water)

- Skylonda (water)

- La Honda

- The Bike Hut (water)

- Top of Tunitas

- Woodside Store

- Sharon Park Drive (skip if group is already all together)

Non-Members:

Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is required one time per year.

Ride Etiquette: www.altovelo.org/ride-rules  

AV-B Ride 08/31 ‘24 - Hills..hills..hills..

The route
For the climb lovers, this week’s route features Westridge, Old La Honda, Haskin (back and forth), and West Alpine, for a total of 88km and almost 2000+m of elevation.
Remember to bring with you plenty of water, electrolytes, carbs and good legs

Rest Stops/Regroups:
Skylonda (water + bathroom)
La Honda (quick regroup)
Memorial county park (water + bathroom)
Top of Alpine (Water)

The AV-B Ride is subject to Alto Velo’s Ride Rules (read them!)

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

Start Time

Meet: 9 AM

Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Marco

Non-Members:

Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is required one time per year.

Ride Etiquette: www.altovelo.org/ride-rules 

AV-B Ride August 24th, 2024 - Kings via Huddart, Swett, WOLH

This week the B ride will take on a slightly shorter route than usual due to the 2024 Alto Velo Picnic taking place at 3pm that afternoon! Picnic details:

“The 2024 AV Picnic will take place on Saturday 08/24 from 3-8pm at Shoup Park at 400 University Avenue, Los Altos.

We are welcoming all-comers to this INCLUSIVE event and we expect this event to sell out.  Please register early to avoid incurring late registration fees. 

• AV member cost is $5 per person.

• Non-AV member cost is $15 per person.  AV member spouses, family and friends, and other cyclists are welcome to join us!

• If the cost of the picnic is a financial burden for you, we still want you to come!  Please select the $0 option when registering

We are excited to invite all of you to the upcoming Inclusive AV Annual Picnic. Everyone is welcome to attend, and we want this picnic to be INCLUSIVE. There will be a taco truck on site with vegetarian options. Beverages will be provided. Bring your family and friends to join us.”

As for the B ride route, there will be one main climb; Kings Mtn via Huddart as well as two shorter additional climbs in Star Hill/Swett and WOLH.

Hope to see you then,

Nick

The AV-B Ride is subject to Alto Velo’s Ride Rules (read them!)

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

Kings via Huddart, Swett, WOLH

45 mi, 4077 ft

Start Time

Meet: 9 AM

Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Nick

Regoups:

- Alpine/Portola

- Top of Kings

- Skylonda 1 (water)

- Skylonda 2 (water)

Non-Members:

Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is required one time per year.

Ride Etiquette: www.altovelo.org/ride-rules 

AV-B Ride August 17th, 2024 - Joaquin/OLH/West Alpine

This week the B-ride will take on one of (if not my favorite) loops in the area with an Egan-esq warmup. 

We will begin with the normal roll out towards Old La Honda, but continue straight on Alpine Rd past Portola to the peak. Then we will make our way up the short but very steep Joaquin, before descending Los Trancos and continuing towards and climbing Old La Honda. 

After a waterstop at Skylonda, we will descend 84 before turning left onto Pescadero Creek Rd, then continue straight up West Alpine. After a regroup at the top, we will descend Page Mill and roll into Backyard Brew for coffee.

Hope to see you then,

Nick

The AV-B Ride is subject to Alto Velo’s Ride Rules (read them!)

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

Joaquin/OLH/West Alpine

50 mi, 5490 ft

Start Time

Meet: 9 AM

Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Nick

Regoups:

- Top of Alpine (pre-Joaquin)

- Top of Joaquin

- Skylonda (water)

- La Honda

- Top of Page Mill

- Bottom of Page Mill

Non-Members:

Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is required one time per year.

Ride Etiquette: www.altovelo.org/ride-rules