Alto Velo C Ride, Feb18’23

Written By Jeff Bennett

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/2977827685383107158
41 miles, 3.1k' 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

Route highlights:  Magdalena, Altamont, Page Mill, Alpine, Woodside Heights

Regroups: first regroup at Moody and Altamont; next regroup will be called out at each regroup (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.