9/17/2022 - Los Gatos (Shannon / Kennedy)
Peloton,
Have you looked at the forecast? There is rain forecast for Sunday and in Palo Alto the high is forecast for 70. As I sit here and write this at 8:45 am it is 59 degrees. That will mean a cool start to our ride on Saturday. It is a perfect opportunity to head south and not get too hot.
We will hit a number of hills, but each is shorter than our typical coastal hills. We are avoiding Portola Valley because of the Zotts to Tots Race on Alpine and Portola, and I am letting the chip seal settle for another week or so, although things are looking promising.
I would like to keep the ride to a neutral start into Stevens Canyon. We will have water regroups at Saratoga and Los Gatos.
Ed
Start / End Location
Route
55 mi, 3460 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
