Alto Velo B & C Ride - Feb 1st, 2025 - Rain Route Options

Hi All

As I am sure the majority of you know, it is supposed to start raining tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday morning looks to be the heaviest of the next 5-6 rain days. We need the water so I am not going to complain. And we have had some amazing sunny days where we have gotten good winter riding in.

We have decided to combine the B & C Rides for those hardy souls that want to brave the weather and ride.

If a ride leader doesn’t show up, please self organize and choose one of these 2 routes or self organize. I can neither confirm nor deny if I will be present at the ride.
AV B & C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Routes:

#1: Rain Route North

#2: Rain Route South
Regroups

• TBD

Ride Leader: Ed or others
________________________________________________

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

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

Alto Velo C Ride - Jan 25th, 2025 - Huddard / Emerald Hills / Page Mill

Hi All

I think of this as a modified old school C Ride. We will tackle 3 hills (Huddard, Emerald and Page Mill) before returning to Stanford Mall and Shake Shack. At Shake Shack we will get free beverages and hang out under our tent.

On Saturday 1/25, we will be hosting our first Shack Track & Field event. The last Saturday of every month all of our group rides will end at the Stanford Shopping Center Shake Shack. All participants will get one free drink and can buy more food/drinks as they wish. We will have the club tent and bike rack there and have the outdoor space on the South side of the restaurant reserved for Alto Velo. You'll need to sign in with a Shake Shack representative and then you'll get a voucher for a free drink (lemonade, milkshakes, root beer, etc. up to $7).
AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: Huddard / Emerald / Page Mill
Regroups

• Tripp / Kings (2nd time)

• Emerald Hills Coffee)

• Canada / Jefferson

• Arastedero / Page Mill

• Altamont / Briones

Ride Leader: Ed
________________________________________________

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

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

Alto Velo C Ride, Jan18’25

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

(Old La Honda, Skyline, King's Mountain, The Maze, Godetia, Jefferson, Junipero Serra, Foothill)
https://www.strava.com/routes/3315210636847780282

42 miles, 3.7k' vertical

It seems to be another fantastic weekend for us to enjoy the roads at the higher elevations before the rains (hopefully) return.

The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!) and all participants must sign an annual waiver.

Non - Members: Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our ride; however, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club.

Time: Saturday gather at 9:00am, rolling by 9:15am

Start: Summit Bikes - 392 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summit is Alto Velo's sponsoring bike shop.

Protocol:

• Helmets required, no sudden lateral moves, call out hazards, call out mechanical problems, ride at a steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding

• Jam as hard as you like on the climbs, occasional sprint for fun, soft pedal for an in-flight regroup when we get separated

• Regroup at the top of every major climb and every significant descent — everyone descends at their own safe speed

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: first regroup at the intersection of Alpine and Portola; remaining regroups called out at each stop

Alto Velo C Ride - Jan 11th, 2025 - Kings/ WOLH

Hi All

Since it was so beautiful on WOLH and I was pointing out the skulls to the newcomers, let’s do it again on what is supposed to be another beautiful day.
AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: Kings / WOLH 
Regroups

• Trip / Kings

• Top of Kings

• Sky Londa (2x)

• Portola / Sand Hill

• Arastedero / Page Mill

Ride Leader: Ed
________________________________________________

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

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

Alto Velo C Ride Jan 4 ‘25

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route: (OLH-WOLH-Alpine-Joaquin)
https://www.strava.com/routes/3309978935440861430

48 miles, 4.2k' vertical

Happy New Year! For the first C ride of the year we will be doing the classic figure 8 and then Alpine-Joaquin to Los Trancos to finish it off. Will the ride leader be late to his own ride again? Come find out!

The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!) and all participants must sign an annual waiver.

Non - Members: Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our ride; however, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club.

Time: Saturday gather at 9:00am, rolling by 9:15am

Start: Summit Bikes - 392 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summit is Alto Velo's sponsoring bike shop.

Protocol:

• Helmets required, no sudden lateral moves, call out hazards, call out mechanical problems, ride at a steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding

• Jam as hard as you like on the climbs, occasional sprint for fun, soft pedal for an in-flight regroup when we get separated

• Regroup at the top of every major climb and every significant descent — everyone descends at their own safe speed

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

• If you breakaway before the first regroup please be encouraged to wait at the first stop (if the wait is too long we will break the ride into two fragments: drop and no drop)

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: Quick regroups after 84 descent and Los Trancos descent. Formal regroups with water at Alpine & Portola (mi 7), Sky Londa (mi 15), and Woodside Store (mi 27).

Alto Velo C Ride Dec 28 ‘24

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route: (Crestview, Huddart, Westridge, FHP)
https://www.strava.com/routes/3307430955882644216

53 miles, 4.5k' vertical

Happy Holidays! For the last C ride of the year on what should be nice dry roads we are going to pile up the vertical feet while staying below the ridgeline.

The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!) and all participants must sign an annual waiver.

Non - Members: Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our ride; however, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club.

Time: Saturday gather at 9:00am, rolling by 9:15am

Start: Summit Bikes - 392 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summit is Alto Velo's sponsoring bike shop.

Protocol:

• Helmets required, no sudden lateral moves, call out hazards, call out mechanical problems, ride at a steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding

• Jam as hard as you like on the climbs, occasional sprint for fun, soft pedal for an in-flight regroup when we get separated

• Regroup at the top of every major climb and every significant descent — everyone descends at their own safe speed

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

• If you breakaway before the first regroup please be encouraged to wait at the first stop (if the wait is too long we will break the ride into two fragments: drop and no drop)

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: Quick regroups after most climbs. Formal regroups with water/bathrooms at the Pulgas Water Temple (mi 19), Woodside Store after Huddart climb (mi 28) and Foothills Park before we lap it (mi 43).

Alto Velo C Ride Dec 21 ’24

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Rain route (Canada, Crystal Springs Rd, Sawyer Camp Trail)
https://www.strava.com/routes/12126641

42 miles, 2.4k' vertical

It looks like a wet ride Saturday and it may then be led by a committee assembled from the hardy souls who show up.

The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!) and all participants must sign an annual waiver.

Non - Members: Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our ride; however, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club.

Time: Saturday gather at 9:00am, rolling by 9:15am

Start: Summit Bikes - 392 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summit is Alto Velo's sponsoring bike shop.

Protocol:

• Helmets required, no sudden lateral moves, call out hazards, call out mechanical problems, ride at a steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding

• Jam as hard as you like on the climbs, occasional sprint for fun, soft pedal for an in-flight regroup when we get separated

• Regroup at the top of every major climb and every significant descent — everyone descends at their own safe speed

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

• If you breakaway before the first regroup please be encouraged to wait at the first stop (if the wait is too long we will break the ride into two fragments: drop and no drop)

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: first regroup at the intersection of 84, Mountain Home, and Canada; remaining regroups called out at each stop

Alto Velo C Ride Dec14’24

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Rain route (Canada, Crystal Springs Rd, Sawyer Camp Trail)
https://www.strava.com/routes/12126641

42 miles, 2.4k' vertical

It looks like a wet ride Saturday and it may then be led by a committee assembled from the hardy souls who show up.

The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!) and all participants must sign an annual waiver.

Non - Members: Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our ride; however, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club.

Time: Saturday gather at 9:00am, rolling by 9:15am

Start: Summit Bikes - 392 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summit is Alto Velo's sponsoring bike shop.

Protocol:

• Helmets required, no sudden lateral moves, call out hazards, call out mechanical problems, ride at a steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding

• Jam as hard as you like on the climbs, occasional sprint for fun, soft pedal for an in-flight regroup when we get separated

• Regroup at the top of every major climb and every significant descent — everyone descends at their own safe speed

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

• If you breakaway before the first regroup please be encouraged to wait at the first stop (if the wait is too long we will break the ride into two fragments: drop and no drop)

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: first regroup at the intersection of 84, Mountain Home, and Canada; remaining regroups called out at each stop

AV-C Ride Dec 7th, 2024 - OLH / WOLH / Huddard / Westridge

Hi All

Pretty straight forward ride this weekend. The weather has been so beautiful; let’s enjoy it.
AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: OLH / WOLH / Huddard / Westridge
Regroups

• Alpine/Portola

• Sky Londa (2x)

• Bottom of 84

• Old Woodside Store (2nd time)

• Westridge / Alpine

Ride Leader: Ed
________________________________________________

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

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

AV-C Ride Nov 30th, 2024 - Kings and Swett

Hi All

We will be doing Kings this week and then Swett. Our planned rest stops are Alpine/Portola and the old Woodside store x2 (before and after Kings/Swett/84 loop). We will also have short regroups after Kings and Swett climbs and before 84 descent.  Looking forward to our ride Saturday!

King-Swett - 43.4miles, 3.599k feet

AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: King-Sweet
Regroups

• Alpine/Portola and the old Woodside store x2 (before and after Kings/Swett/84 loop)

• After Kings and Swett climbs and before 84 descent

Ride Leader: Jonathan
________________________________________________

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

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

AV-C Ride Nov 23th, 2024 - North or South Rain Route

Hi All

I (Ed) will be leading this week again. We have been monitoring the weather all week, and nothing seems to be completely settled for Saturday morning. Lets meet up and decide if we would prefer north or south. Possible routes are listed below.

North Rain Route - 42miles, 2.6K fee

South Rain Route - 45miles, 2K feet
AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: TBD
Stats: TBD
Regroups

• TBD

Ride Leader: Ed Stewart
________________________________________________

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

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

AV-C Ride Nov 16th, 2024 - Over hills and dales of PV and RWS

Hi All

I (Ed) will be leading this week. We will test out a few more unused tracks through my birth city of Portola Valley, and finish it off with a couple steep hills in Emerald Hills. The goal will be to keep the regroups and peloton tight. Let’s socialize and enjoy everybody’s company. There are still a few short steep hills to die on if you choose.
AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: Hill and Dales
Stats: 47 mi, ~3,600 ft
Regroups

• Redberry Road

• Peak Lane

• Old Woodside Store

• Emerald Hills Coffee

• Canada Road

Ride Leader: Ed Stewart
________________________________________________

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

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

AV-C Ride Nov 9th, 2024 - Saratoga, Los Gatos (Kennedy, Shannon and Trail of Tears)

Hi All

We will be going south to the Los Gatos area. We will be going a direct route to Los Gatos and returning via the hills of Saratoga and Los Altos.

While this is a bit of a longer ride, there will be a shorter option that will head back from Saratoga (~35 miles).

New riders are welcome and encouraged!

AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link:  Saratoga / Los Gatos
Stats: 52 mi, ~3,300 ft
Regroups

• McClellen Park

• Saratoga

• Los Gatos (town square after Kennedy / Shannon)

• Mtn. Winery

• Rancho Parking Lot / Bathrooms

Ride Leader: Brandy Stewart (and other Stewart)
________________________________________________

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

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

Alto Velo C Ride, Nov2’24

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route: Huddart, Alpine, Altamont
https://www.strava.com/routes/3096841395019605788

43 miles, 3.3k' vertical

The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!) and all participants must sign an annual waiver.

Non - Members: Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our ride; however, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club.

Time: Saturday gather at 9:00am, rolling by 9:15am

Start: Summit Bikes - 392 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summit is Alto Velo's sponsoring bike shop.

Protocol:

• Helmets required, no sudden lateral moves, call out hazards, call out mechanical problems, ride at a steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding

• Jam as hard as you like on the climbs, occasional sprint for fun, soft pedal for an in-flight regroup when we get separated

• Regroup at the top of every major climb and every significant descent — everyone descends at their own safe speed

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

• If you breakaway before the first regroup please be encouraged to wait at the first stop (if the wait is too long we will break the ride into two fragments: drop and no drop)

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: first regroup at the intersection of Woodside and Mountain Home; remaining regroups called out at each stop

AV-C Ride Oct 26th, 2024 - Crestview via Palomar and Woodridge Climb

Hi All

We will be going north Saturday, and the weather forecast looks favorable. We will get up to Crestview via Palomar. There are many turns up Palomar, so just follow the signs to keep on Palomar. We have a very short regroup at the gate and a longer regroup at Crestview Park. We will follow Crestview and then Ralston to Crystal Springs with a connection to Woodridge. We will then go up Woodridge climb and connect with Black Mountain Rd. We will then head back on Skyline-Canada and the last main regroup will be at the Water Temple.

AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link:  Crestview via Palomar and Woodridge
Stats: 44 mi, ~3,400 ft
Regroups:
Mountain Home and 84 (Woodside)
Crestview Park
Skyline and Golf Course Dr.
Water Temple
Backyard Brew

Ride Leader: John and others
________________________________________________

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

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

AV-C Ride Oct 19, 2024 - OLH / 35/92/Water Temple/ Woodside / PV

Hi All

We are going to finish off the rest of Skyline. The regroups will be @ the typical spots (see below) accept for 35 & 92 where we will wait for a bit to let folks catch up as we will undoubtedly get fragmented on the very fast skyline segment to 92. Hopefully no heavy cross winds.

Let’s try to stay in a cohesive group on Canada & Portola so we can “pull” together. quote of the day, ”it’s easy to pass, it’s hard to lead”

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route - OLH, 35, 92 (aka 9 to 35 completion)

https://www.strava.com/routes/3282426745325453478

Start Time

Meet: 9:00 AM

Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Eric and other(s)

Planned Regroups:
Sky Londa - water / bathroom

35 & 92 (quick stop)

Water Temple - water / bathroom

Portola & Alpine

Back Yard 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 only required one time per year.

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

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

https://www.strava.com/routes/3282426745325453478

AV-C Ride Oct 12, 2024 - OLH / WOLH / Woodside / PV

Hi All

Saturday is Day of the Horse in Woodside. There are organized trail rides from 11 - 3. At 3, the horses and riders will end up at the Horse Park. We should have minimal interaction with them, but as we travel through Woodside let’s make sure to call out “cyclists back” to let the riders and horses know we are coming by.

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

Day of the Horse

Start Time

Meet: 9:00 AM

Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Ed Stewart and other(s)

Planned Regroups:
Alpine / Portola

Sky Londa (2x) - water / bathroom

Bottom E84

Top Of Willowbrook

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

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

Alto Velo C Ride Oct5’24

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route: Page Mill, Hwy 84E, Jefferson
https://www.strava.com/routes/3276428548893707430

39 miles, 3.4k' vertical

We will pick up where Ed left us, at the bottom of Page Mill Road which we’ll climb it before it gets too hot.

The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!) and all participants must sign an annual waiver.

Non - Members: Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our ride; however, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club.

Time: Saturday gather at 9:00am, rolling by 9:15am

Start: Summit Bikes - 392 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summit is Alto Velo's sponsoring bike shop.

Protocol:

• Helmets required, no sudden lateral moves, call out hazards, call out mechanical problems, ride at a steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding

• Jam as hard as you like on the climbs, occasional sprint OK, soft pedal for an in-flight regroup when we get separated

• Regroup at the top of every major climb and every significant descent — everyone descends at their own safe speed

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

• If you breakaway before the first regroup please be encouraged to wait at the first stop (if the wait is too long we will break the ride into two fragments: drop and no drop)

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: first regroup at the top of Page Mill, across Skyline Road; remaining regroups called out at each stop

AV-C Ride Oct 12, 2024 - OLH / WOLH / Woodside / PV

Hi All

Saturday is Day of the Horse in Woodside. There are organized trail rides from 11 - 3. At 3, the horses and riders will end up at the Horse Park. We should have minimal interaction with them, but as we travel through Woodside let’s make sure to call out “cyclists back” to let the riders and horses know we are coming by.

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

Day of the Horse

Start Time

Meet: 9:00 AM

Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Ed Stewart and other(s)

Planned Regroups:
Alpine / Portola

Sky Londa (2x) - water / bathroom

Bottom E84

Top Of Willowbrook

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

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

AV-C The Rez Loop via side streets 9/21/24

Hi Peloton

We are going around the reservoir including the hated Comer climb.

Please download the rout. https://www.strava.com/routes/3271893106517906348

• I have identified regroups and water / bathroom breaks on the route link.

• We WILL stay together until the Quarry for a quick regroup. See the list of regroups below

• Please maintain your “line” in the peloton and safe riding practices!!!

• New riders introduce yourself

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: The REZ Loop via side streets

https://www.strava.com/routes/3271893106517906348
Stats: ~44mi, ~3800ft

Regroups

• The Quarry (a quicky)

• Rancho San Antonio, Water/Bathrooms

• Mt. Winery

• Top of Comer

• McClellan ranch Water/Bathrooms

• We will zig zag our way through Rancho & LA hills back.

• Final regroup @ Back Yard Brew

Thank you,

Eric