8/13/2022 - 9/Skyline/84/Cervantes
Peloton,
Many requests to ride across Arastradero Road south last week, so I have included it this week. I suspect the ones heading south wanted a head start getting home and don’t want to join the rest of us for coffee. :-(
Note - After coming down 84 East, we head back through PV, and turn left on Westridge, but instead of going up Westridge, we head up Cervantes. It is not long, but it is steep enough for you all to feel it. At the top, we take a quick right and then left which is a steep descent (Golden Oak) where we regroup opposite Alpine Inn / Zots.
Finally, this is a group ride so I would like us to stay together until the bottom of Mt. Eden on our way out. That means the faster riders at the front may have to watch their watts carefully until that point, but I would like the chance for people to catch up, meet new people and enjoy the neutral roll out. Thank you.
Start / End Location
Route
52 miles, 4667 ft.
Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:10 AM
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. Because of COVID, there are now multiple forms that must be completed. Blank forms may be found on our website at: https://www.bikereg.com/alto-velo-guest-waiver
Filling out the waiver is only required one time per year.
Ride Etiquette
Introduce yourself to new riders. If you're a new rider, introduce yourself at the start of the ride.
Roll out from the start/regroups gently so everyone has a chance to warm up and get going.
Use hand signals and call out turns, stops and road obstructions. Repeat the message through the group.
Mechanicals: relay the message to the front. Help out the victim. Wait for the victim at the next regroup.
Ride paceline / 2x2 on the flats. Ride leader will initiate a rotating paceline when the group desires.
Follow behind the wheel in front to avoid the bunch spilling over the road.
If you leave a ride early, notify someone so the group doesn't think they lost you.
Ride safety:
Riders should carry Medical ID that contains your name and emergency contact information. Additional helpful information includes any medical history. Two IDs are preferable.
Riders are discouraged from riding with AV groups if they don't wear a helmet.
Riders are always responsible for their own safety. If you feel uncomfortable riding with the group, gently move to the rear of the group.
Look for yourself for cars and other road users, and OBEY TRAFFIC rules – you are responsible.
Do NOT cross the center line. You will be asked to leave the ride if you do so.
If you're new to group riding, make this known to the ride leader and ask for help.
Protect your front wheel, do not cross wheels.
Do not make sudden lateral movements at any time.
Be gentle on brakes so as not to suddenly stop in front of someone.
No Aero Bar use
