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)
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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

AV-C Ride Sept 14, 2024 - King, Swett, 92, Canada

Hi All

Last week was brutal. Those steep climbs were tough, and I am so glad my newish bike has a 35-33. This week we only have 1 steep pitch on Swett, and the rest is more straight forward. There is also an option to avoid Swett and just meet the group at Swett / 35 (Skyline) if you so desire.

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

Kings / Swett / 92 / Canada

~47 miles and 3,800 ft

Start Time

Meet: 9:00 AM

Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Ed Stewart and other(s)

Planned Regroups:
Alpine / Portola

Tripp - Old Woodside Store (water) if necessary

Top of Kings

Swett / 35

Pulgas Water Temple (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 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 Ride Sept 7, 2024 - Stevens Canyon, Redwood Gulch, Sanborn, Quarry Road

Hi All

This week’s ride is for punchy climbers. No extended hills, but a few steeper segments but nothing lasting longer than 1 mile.

Redwood Gulch

Sanborn

Quarry Road

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

Steven’s Canyon, Redwood Gulch and Quarry Road

~47 miles and 3,700 ft

Start Time

Meet: 9:00 AM

Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Ed Stewart and other(s)

Planned Regroups:
Stevens Canyon / Mt. Eden (mile 14.3) - water

Saratoga (mile 29) - water

Stevens Canyon / Mt. Eden (mile 34.3) - 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 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 Ride August 31st, 2024 - OLH & W-OLH + Joaquin (UPDATE)

Hi All

With the Kings Mt Art Fair, the route was UPDATED, and we will do three climbs; Old La Honda Rd, West OLH, and Joaquin. We will use our typical regroup spots of 84 & Skyline and Little Peoples Park before Joaquin. There are some options we can discuss the morning of the ride. The weather forecast is look’n good and hope to see you Saturday.

AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link:  OLH & W-OLH + Joaquin
Stats: 42.5 mi, 3,919 ft
Regroups:
Portola Rd and Alpine
84 and Skyline
Huddart Park
Backyard Brew

Ride Leader: John
________________________________________________

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 The Amazing Maize Maze of Amazing Roads 8/24/24

Hi Peloton

Back by popular demand, we will be taking back roads from PA to LG

The route is comprised of a bunch of short climbs the longest of which is 1.5 miles. There about 75 turns between Palo Alto to Los Gatos so please download the route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3004989917176249572

• 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 maintain safe riding practices!!!

• New riders introduce yourself

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am, rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: The amazing maize maze of amazing road (https://www.strava.com/routes/3004989917176249572)
Stats: ~50mi, ~4100ft

Finish: Backyard Brew

Regroups

• The Quarry (a quicky)

• Rancho San Antonio, Water/Bathrooms

• Springer Ave. & Hwy 9 to wait for traffic

• Villa Mantalvo, Water/Bathrooms if needed

• Town Plaza park @ N Santa Cruz Ave. & W. Main St.

• McClellan park, Water/Bathroom

• Final regroup @ Backyard Brew

Thank you,

Eric
________________________________________________________________________

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 Aug17’24

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route: King’s Mountain, Swett, 84E
https://www.strava.com/routes/3257730210195259322

40 miles, 3.8k' vertical

This route has some classic climbs and descents, with La Cresta Dr thrown in for a fun finish. The weather forecast is awesome and I hope to see a lot of you out on this ride.

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 in Huddart Park*, with the rest called out in real-time
* right turn at “T”, then down to water and bathrooms near the volleyball courts

AV-C Ride August 10th, 2024 - Portola State Park

Hi All

This week’s route is an endurance climbing ride with two major climbs, Page Mill and Portola St Rd/Alpine. If you did the Coastal route, this route has about the same amount of elevation gain (~5k). Climbing Page Mill, we will have a regroup at Foothill Park, where there’s water and restrooms. Next regroup will be at the top, before descending into Portola State Park. When descending to the park, please keep to the left at the fork and don’t continue down Alpine; we will have a short regroup to make sure. At Portola State Park, it is a full facility. After our regroup at the park, we will climb back up to Skyline where we’ll have another regroup. The route is very scenic, so if you miss it on the downhill, you’ll have time to enjoy it on the way back up. From all the routes we have done, this is the simplest of routes and you just need to make sure you don’t go down Alpine Road at the turn, but people will be there to make sure. There are some options we can discuss the morning of the ride. The climb out of the park could take up to an hour, so it’s a double water bottle day.

AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: Portola State Park
Stats: 38.5 mi, 4,978 ft
Regroups:
Foothill Park
Top of Alpine before downhill
Portola State Park Rd and Alpine
Portola State Park
Portola State Park Rd and Alpine
Skyline
Backyard Brew

Ride Leader: John
________________________________________________

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 August 3rd, 2024 - Three Vistas

Hi All,

After a July filled with trips to the West side of the ridge, we will start August off with a route closer to home. What better way to appreciate our corner of the bay area than to get three different perspectives on it?
This Saturday, we will roll down to Mora to get our first photo op at the top of Rancho San Antonio. We will then wind through the Los Altos Hills via Taffe and Altamont to Foothills Park for scenic Vista #2, plus bathrooms and water. After a quick descent and regroup we will wind through Portola Valley and Woodside before our second water break at the Old Woodside Store. Then it’s off to Cañada College for our last Vista, followed by a meander through Emerald Hills and a smooth roll to Backyard Brew via Alameda De Las Pulgas.

AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: Mora, Foothills Park, Cañada College
Stats: 46 mi, 3,750 ft
Regroups:
Top of Mora
Foothills Park (water, bathrooms)

Page & Arrastradero (quick)

Alpine & Portola (quick)

Woodside Store (water)

Cañada College

Farm Hill Blvd (quick)

Backyard Brew

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 July 27, 2024 - OLH/W Alpine

Hi All,

Saturday looks partly cloudy and the coolest day of the week, so at the risk of incurring everyone's ire at doing OLH yet again, I thought it represented a good chance to climb West Alpine.  

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

https://strava.com/routes/3251614667976435048
~44 miles and  4800 ft

Start Time

Meet: 9 AM

Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Jonathan Lewis and other(s)

Planned Regroups:
Portola Road and Alpine Road (water)
Skylonda (water)
La Honda
Sam McDonald Park (bathrooms, water)

W Alpine at Skyline

Page Mill at Arastradero

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 Ride July 20, 2024 - Coastal Classic - 8:30 Start Time

Hi All

This week is the last of the July Coastal Classics to take in the The Bike Hut Classic climb. Please sign up if you haven’t.

We will start earlier this week (8:30am) to make sure we can get back to Brandy’s house as close to 1:30 pm as possible. There we will have Terun pizza, drinks and a chance to catch up. Hope to see you all there.

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave / Brandy Stewart’s House

Route

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40102681

~56 miles and 5,100 ft

Start Time

Meet: 8:30 AM

Leave: 8:40 AM

Ride Leader

Ed Stewart and other(s)

Planned Regroups:
Portola Road and Alpine Road (water)
Skylonda (water)
La Honda
Bike Hut (water)
Woodside Stores Park (water)
Sharon Park Drive

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 7.13.2024: Alpine, Joaquin, & local hills (w/possible gravel option)

Hi All

This week we will keep the route a bit more local, but with some challenging climbs.  The C-group typically does the Coastal route twice to capture the Bike Hut Classic (July 4 to 21), so our second round will be done again next week.
This Saturday, we will climb up to Westridge via the back way through Ladera back roads.  Our first regroup will be at Little Peoples Park.  The route will then take us up Alpine Rd and regroup at the top.  I had a couple of requests to sprinkle in some gravel, so we can see if there is any interest to form a separate group to continue up Alpine trail/gravel.  Next, the route will go up Joaquin and then make our way to Page Mill.  We will then go up Page Mill and regroup at Foothill Park, and we should then meet up with the gravel group.  There are then a couple of Los Altos climbs and then we will make our way back to Backyard Brew.

AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: Alpine, Joaquin, & local hills (w/gravel option)
Stats: 37 mi, 3,508 ft
Regroups:
Little Peoples Park
Top of Alpine
Foothill Park
Backyard Brew

Ride Leader: John
________________________________________________

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.