AV B Ride - 4/16/22 - Rain Route

Peloton,

I have looked at the weather sites everyday this week and multiple times everyday. However, La Honda is showing a 40% chance of rain through at least 12 noon tomorrow, and as such a run through the mountains doesn't seem like a great idea. Simon has volunteered to lead tomorrow's ride.

Sunday does look to have better weather so I am proposing a D Ride. These are rides I used to lead many moons ago, and they are discovery, distance, and Zone 2 rides (i.e. we are not riding with the idea of working out at AT, but instead to enjoy an adventure. If I can get a handful of folks that are interested we will meet on Sunday at Peet's and head out @ 9 - 9:10 am. It will be the Coastal Classic.

Route: Rain Route

https://www.strava.com/routes/12126641

2400 ft., 41.5 miles

Start:

Los Altos Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot

https://g.page/losaltoschamber?share

Time:

Saturday 9am. Leave at 9:10am

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. We are using a new process now, and it is all electronic. There is no need to sign a form, scan and email to the team. Instead you can use Bikereg. It is free of charge. Use the attached QR Code to initiate the process to sign the waiver and you are good to go for riding with AV for 2022.

 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 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 must always wear a helmet. Riders are encouraged to wear a helmet on AV rides and 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

• No sitting on the top tube for descending