Peet's Ride Apr 23 '22

The Peet's Ride is on for Saturday. Vaccination is required but signing in is not necessary; just check in when you arrive at Lincoln Park. Non-Alto Velo Club members must complete the non-member waiver process below. First timers should review the etiquette & safety guidelines below.

Peet's Alternate Route - Trade Jefferson for Alpine

https://www.strava.com/routes/2891420537087554692 

44mi, 3.3kf

We should return to downtown Los Altos before 12:30 pm.

The Peet's Ride is best for cyclists who want a Saturday morning ride with less intensity than the B Ride. The intent is to not drop anyone and yet provide a good workout for a rider who wants to push her or himself. We will each attack the climbs as hard as we individually choose, but immediately soft pedal for a regroup once the top of the climb is reached. Similarly, we will regroup at the bottom of each significant descent so nobody will push themselves beyond their comfort zone. Whenever possible we will ride in a pace-line.

Peet's Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am

Start: Lincoln Park Gazebo in Los Altos 

Major features of the route: Arastradero, Greer and Huddart, King’s Mountain, Canada, Alpine to the end, Arastradero

Single file if the Spectrum Ride catches us before a regroup

Stationary regroups: Alpine and Portola, right turn at the “T” after the first Huddart climb (water, bathroom), quick regroup at the bottom of King’s Mountain, Jefferson and Canada, end of Alpine, Arastradero and Page Mill

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. We use the BikeReg app for this. It is free of charge. Use the attached QR Code to initiate the process, esign the waiver and you are good to go for riding with AV for 2022.

Ride etiquette:

 • Introduce yourself to new riders. If you're a new rider, introduce yourself at the start of the ride.

 • Roll out from the start/regroups gently so everyone has a chance to warm up and get going.

 • Use hand signals and call out turns, stops and road obstructions. Repeat the message through the group.

 • Mechanicals: relay the message to the front. Help out the victim. Wait for the victim at the next regroup.

 • Ride paceline / 2x2 on the flats. Ride leader will initiate rotating paceline when the group desires.

 • Follow behind the wheel in front to avoid the bunch spilling over the road.

 • If you leave a ride early, notify someone so the group doesn't think they lost you

Ride safety:

 • Riders should carry Medical ID that contains your name and emergency contact information. Additional helpful information includes any medical history. Two IDs are preferable.

 • Riders should always wear a helmet.  Riders are encouraged to wear a helmet on AV rides and riders are discouraged from riding with AV groups if they don't wear a helmet.  

 • Riders are always responsible for their own safety. If you feel uncomfortable riding with the group, gently move to the rear of the group.

 • Look for yourself for cars and other road users, and OBEY TRAFFIC rules – you are responsible.

 • Do NOT cross the center line. You will be asked to leave the ride if you do so.

 • If you're new to group riding, make this known to the ride leader and ask for help.

 • Protect your front wheel, do not cross wheels.

 • Do not make sudden lateral movements at any time.

 • Be gentle on brakes so as not to suddenly stop in front of someone.

 • No Aero Bar use