Alto Velo C Ride Apr29’23
Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/308679976495171838246 miles, 4.1k' vertical
The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!) and all participants must sign an annual waiver.
Helmets required, no sudden lateral moves, call out hazards, call out mechanical problems, ride at a stead pace, …
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.
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bikes - 392 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summit is Alto Velo's sponsoring bike shop.
Protocol:
Double paceline when conditions allow, jam as hard as you like on the climbs, occasional sprint OK, soft pedal for an in-flight regroup when group gets separated
Regroup at the top of every major climb and every significant descent — everyone descends at their own safe speed
Bring two water bottles
Description:
Hey peloton! A couple times per year the C Ride will complete the Coastal Classic and Saturday will be our first taste this year of a route with some longer climbs and descents: extended climb up Hwy9 (Tunitas on the Coastal Classic), long and technical descent down Page Mill Rd (King’s Mountain on the CC). We will do this C Ride style to make sure we don’t lose anyone. If you are still developing your descending skills, ask at the beginning of the ride for a mentor down PM. (I will coerce some experienced cyclists to volunteer as mentors.) This will be fun!
Route highlights: Hwy9, Skyline, Page Mill
Regroups: first regroup at the McClellan Ranch Preserve; next regroup will be called out at each regroup (at least end of each major ascent and descent), rolling regroups where needed
On the C Ride we emphasize group riding skills & communication in a supportive, controlled environment. On the C Ride we emphasize fun.