Alto Velo C Ride Jul15’23

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

SPECIAL START TIME: Accommodating the Coastal Classic route, the Bike Hut Classic, and the heat - the C Ride will roll out at 8:30am rather than 9:15am.

We did great under John’s leadership last week and will repeat it this week.

Route: Coastal Classic
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40102681
56 miles, 5.1k' 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 steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding

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 8:20am, rolling by 8:30am

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: If the ride is more than you want, feel free to merge in at any point along the route; we will not start our ascent of Old La Honda Road before 9:15am.

Route highlights: Old La Honda, 84W, Stage, Hwy1, Tunitas, King’s Mountain

Regroups: The first stationary regroup will be a short one where Alpine meets Portola, just long enough to bring us all back together.  Each following regroup will be called out at every stop. At minimum, we will regroup at the end of each major ascent and descent (don’t rush your descents!) and use 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.