AV C Ride for Saturday, Aug20’22 - Start Summit Bikes in Palo Alto

This week we will explore a new route. You should be on your toes so you can keep me on my toes! 😁

Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/2995865054574334058
40 miles, 3.4k' 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, avoid The Slinky, …

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 separate
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:  Black Mountain, Altamont, Page Mill, Alpine, Old La Honda, Canada College

Regroups: will complement rolling regroups with stops every 10-15mi, next stop will be called out at each stop

One the C Ride we emphasize group riding skills & communication in a supportive, controlled environment. We will keep the group together when not climbing nor descending.

Jeff Bennett