Alto Velo C Ride May27'23
Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/309684139501960578843 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.
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 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:
Hello peloton. We will try a new start to riding from Summit Bikes; let’s see how this goes. We will then loop around on some amazing roads with challenging ascents followed by wonderful descents with good pavement and minimal side-streets. You are invited to hang out at Backyard Brew with us after the ride.
Route highlights: Sandhill, Mountain Home, Huddart Park, King’s Mountain lower section, Portola, Alpine, Arastradero, Altamont, Page Mill
Regroups: first regroup at the top of Huddart Park; 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.