C Ride
Alto Velo Saturday morning rides now start at Summit Bicycles on California Ave in Palo Alto.
Summit is Alto Velo's Sponsoring bike shop. Another big plus to the new start location, Terun, also a Alto Velo Sponsor, is just up the street with fabulous Italian food & attentive service.
On the C Ride (formerly known as the “Peet's Ride”) we enjoy a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (tho’ a workout it is). We practice group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled paceline.
Start: Saturdays 9:00am from Summit Bicycles at 392 California Ave in Palo Alto, rolling at 9:15am, a few minutes after the B Ride departs
Pace: Double paceline when conditions allow, jamming as hard as you like on the climbs, sticking together otherwise. On most C Ride routes riders can skip the climbs, if desired, by waiting for the group at regroup points
Regroups: We regroup at the top and bottom of hills and recover after every climb
Example route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2977827685383107158 (click here to see more)
The C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules and all participants must sign an annual waiver.
New riders welcome!
If you’re a new rider or haven’t done a group ride before, there are many critical things that one needs to know about biking in general & about group biking in particular, some of them not so obvious. It's a good idea to learn these not-the-hard-way 😉.
Check out this blog post “How to avoid being that rider”: https://trainright.com/14-group-ride-etiquette-tips-avoid-guy-girl/
To improve your group riding skills, consider joining a skills clinic. Lorri Lown's road biking clinics have worked for many: https://savvybike.com/clinics-and-camps-new/
A simple bike fit might also make a huge difference to your comfort & safety on the bike. For instance, many riders don't feel comfortable riding “in the drops” of the handlebars. However, riding in the drops offers, by far, the most overall control & braking ease. Alto Velo sponsor Agile Physical Therapy offers bike fit assessments.
See below for details of the next ride as well as past rides.
Alto Velo C Ride - Dec31’22
It seems as if the C Ride will be greeted by rain tomorrow. If actively raining, this may have to be a volunteer-led ride or a leaderless ride. If only the roads are wet we will probably ride a “rain route.”
Take care! Jeff.
Rain Route synopsis: Junipero Serra, Sand Hill, Canada, bike path, Polhemus, Sawyer Camp trail, (skip King’s Mtn if too wet), Portola, Alpine, Arastradero
Alto Velo C Ride Dec 17 ‘22
Peloton
Taking a lead from Jerry’s great thoughts, let’s try and stay in the sun as much as possible. All the hills are full sunlight.
There is intent when designing the ride to make sure we have a warm up and so I force us through some different streets / trails so we can look at scenery and slowly loosen / warm up. There is also intent this week to try and stay warm by minimizing the length of climbs / descents / regroups. Of course, I like my variety and so there is just a little of that.
The forecast for 9am in Palo Alto tomorrow is 42. Today is was 35 at 9am. Let’s keep warm. :-) I hope many can stay for a tea / coffee post ride and enjoy the holiday spirit.
Start: Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Date/Time: Saturday, 12/17 @ 9am (leave 9:15 am)
Route: Stanford / MP Warm Up - Canada / Bunker Hill / Westridge
2700 ft climbing
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.
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 separated. Regroup at the top of every major climb and every significant descent — everyone descends at their own safe speed. Bring two water bottles. On 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.
No AV C Ride12/10
The forecast is 100% for rain & wind on Saturday morning, so there won’t be an AV C Ride this Saturday (12/10).
Perhaps a good opportunity for some bike maintenance. If you haven’t already, consider mounting a set of robust tires suitable for the season ahead.
Alto Velo C Ride Dec 3 ‘22
Peloton
This week’s C Ride is the direct opposite from last week. We are expecting rain and so we are doing the Rain Route. What is that, you say? That is the low route to avoid hills and likely areas of rain. We used to do it a lot before climate change. An additional fun aspect of this weekends ride is that we will start with the B Ride, but very much have our own ride.
Start: Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Date/Time: Saturday, 12/3 @ 9am (leave 9:15 am)
Route: AV C Ride - Rain Route
2450' climbing
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.
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 separated. Regroup at the top of every major climb and every significant descent — everyone descends at their own safe speed. Bring two water bottles. On 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.
Alto Velo C Ride Nov 26 ’22
Announcement
This week’s C Ride is very much an exploration ride. We will start with a few twist and turns through Stanford to keep us together, and then we will have a nice long warm up by traveling across Alameda to Emerald Hills. We will take some of the different roads through EH, and end up on the normal regroup at Jefferson / Canada. We are a constant user of Huddard so we will provide some variety by visiting the same roads but also take on some new roads. Westridge and Page Mill will provide our final climbs.
Let’s plan on stopping at Backyard Brew to get tea / coffee etc. after the ride and enjoy the holiday and nice weather.
Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Route
AV C Ride - Alameda, Emerald Hills, Westridge, Page Mill
40.5 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
On 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.
Alto Velo C Ride Nov19’22
Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/3028558160709008392
40 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, 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: Old La Honda, 84E, The Maze, lower Jefferson, Portola Valley, Arastradero
Regroups: first regroup at bottom of OLH, 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. We will keep the group together when not climbing nor descending.
AV C Ride - The Usual 11/12
Join in for The Usual & take on these oft ridden & challenging climbs.
The Usual Route - From Summit Bikes, Cal Ave, PA
https://www.strava.com/routes/3010280881850985384
42 miles, 2.9k' vertical.
Pls check in with me when you arrive at Summit.
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 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: Los Altos Hills, Altamont, lower Page Mill, Arastradero, Alpine, Huddart Park
Regroups: will complement rolling regroups with stops every 10-15mi, next stop will be called out at each stop.
On 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.
AV C Ride for 11/5 - Sawyer Camp Route
Hi,
On this Saturday’s AV C ride we’ll enjoy The Sawyer Camp Route. This is an excellent route for us to practice steady pace-lining as the miles roll by.
AV C Ride - Sawyer Camp Route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40386865
49 miles, 3,100' vertical.
Pls check in with me when you arrive at the ride start. More deets below. Do review them.
The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!).
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.
AV C Ride
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 where conditions allow, jamming as hard as you like on the 3 climbs (2nd Sandhill bump, Crystal Springs Rd., Huddart), regrouping & sticking together otherwise. Bring two water bottles as the first stop for water is the Water Temple on the return at mile 26.
Route: Park, Stanford Campus, Sandhill, Manzanita, Woodside, Canada, Bike Path, Polhemus, Crystal Springs Rd., 35 (short), 92 (short, on shoulder), Canada, Olive Hill, Kings, Greer, Kings, Mtn Home, Portola, Alpine, Junipera Serra, Stanford Rd
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40386865
Regroups: Woodside, Canada X Bike Path (tho the goal is to stick together paceling on Canada), Crystal Springs Trailhead, Water Temple (again, all should be together at this point), Woodside Store, Alpine, Page Mill
The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (tho a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled paceline are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.
Helmets required, no sudden lateral moves, call out hazards, call out mechanical problems, avoid The Slinky, …
AV C Ride for Oct 27’22
Interested in joining a ride focused on fun and enjoyment with twists and turns on local roads that you didn’t know existed? Looking for that Chill Ride (C Ride) that will excite and thrill without the scare? Join us.I will be leading this week and of course throwing in some nice curves in the tour - Ed Stewart
Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Route
Roads Less Traveled
42.5 miles, 2.9k' 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: Polhemus Road, Sawyer Camp Trail, Huddart Park
Regroups: will complement rolling regroups with stops every 10-15mi, next stop will be called out at each stop
On 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.
Ed Stewart
AV C Ride for Oct22’22
Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/3018743966118551020
45 miles, 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, 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: Polhemus Road, Sawyer Camp Trail, Huddart Park
Regroups: will complement rolling regroups with stops every 10-15mi, next stop will be called out at each stop
On 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.
AV C Ride - End with Alpine, 10/15
This Saturday’s Alto Velo C ride will be following the particularly enjoyable End with Alpine route. Expected return to Summit Bicycles is about 12:30pm.
End with Alpine Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/2977827685383107158
41mi, 3.1kft
Eric will be leading, pls check in with him when you arrive at Summit. Introduce yourself to the group.
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.
In addition to the picnic and other social events, Alto Velo Membership benefits include useful discounts on our sponsors services & products & opportunities to give back on behalf of the cycling community.
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 major climbs and bottom of significant descents — everyone descends at their own safe speed
Bring two water bottles.
Route highlights: Two short spicy climbs, Huddart & Alpine, with ample opportunity to paceline elsewhere.
Regroups: will complement rolling regroups with stops every 10-15mi, next stop will be called out at each stop.
On the C Ride we emphasize group riding skills & communication in a supportive, controlled environment. We will keep the group together when not climbing or descending.
AV C Ride - The Rez loop, 10/8
This Saturday’s Alto Velo’s C ride will be going around Stevens Creek reservoir and returning to Summit Bicycles about 12:30pm.
The Rez loop
https://www.strava.com/routes/3013282307531306728
39mi 3,200ft
Eric will be leading, pls check in with him when you arrive at Summit. Introduce yourself to the group.
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.
In addition to the picnic and other social events, Alto Velo Membership benefits include useful discounts on our sponsors services & products & opportunities to give back on behalf of the cycling community.
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: Short climbs through Los Alto hills, regroup @ the quarry, back roads to Rancho San Antonio, regroup @ the water tank. Water stop in the park. Out of the park and around reservoir, a fast decent to Pierce. a short steep climb to Parker Ranch, another fast decent to Prospect then back to Summit. There may be an audible if the group is willing
Regroups: will complement rolling regroups with stops every 10-15mi, next stop will be called out at each stop.
On 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.
AV C Ride for Saturday, October 1, '22 - The Usual Route
Ironically, it’s been over two months since the group enjoyed The Usual Route. So this Saturday, Christy will lead just that. Join in for The Usual & take on these oft ridden & challenging climbs.
The Usual Route - From Summit Bikes, Cal Ave, PA
https://www.strava.com/routes/3010280881850985384
42 miles, 2.9k' vertical.
Pls check in with Christy when you arrive at Summit.
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 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: Los Altos Hills, Altamont, lower Page Mill, Arastradero, Alpine, Huddart Park
Regroups: will complement rolling regroups with stops every 10-15mi, next stop will be called out at each stop.
On 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.
Seems the word about the AV C ride is getting around
AV C Ride for Saturday, Sep24’22
Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/3008037182071392626
42 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: Los Altos Hills, Altamont, lower Page Mill, Arastradero, Alpine, Huddart Park
Regroups: will complement rolling regroups with stops every 10-15mi, next stop will be called out at each stop
On 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.
AV C Ride - The Rez loop
Sep 14 Written By Eric Forster
Alto Velo’s C ride will be going around Stevens Creek reservoir. We should get back to Summit Bicycles by 12:30pm.
The Rez loop
http://www.strava.com/routes/3004989917176249572
40mi 3000ft
Pls check in with me when you arrive at Summit. Introduce yourself to the group.
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.
In addition to the picnic and other social events, Alto Velo Membership benefits include useful discounts on our sponsors services & products & opportunities to give back on behalf of the cycling community.
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: Short climbs through Los Alto hills, regroup @ the quarry, back roads to Rancho San Antonio, regroup @ the water tank. Water stop in the park. Out of the park and around reservoir, a fast decent to Pierce. a short steep climb to Parker Ranch, another fast decent to Prospect then back to Summit. There may be an audible if the group is willing
Regroups: will complement rolling regroups with stops every 10-15mi, next stop will be called out at each stop.
On 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.
Eric Forster
AV C Ride for Saturday, September 10, '22 - Alpine, Not Jefferson, Route
Alto Velo’s highlight of the season, the Club Picnic, is this Saturday afternoon. To make sure that Club members have time to organize & get to the picnic, I will lead the slightly shorter Alpine, Not Jefferson, route. Will be a nice time on the bike and after. We should get back to Summit Bicycles by 12:30pm.
Alpine, Not Jefferson, Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/2977827685383107158
41mi, 3.1kft
Pls check in with me when you arrive at Summit.
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.
In addition to the picnic and other social events, Alto Velo Membership benefits include useful discounts on our sponsors services & products & opportunities to give back on behalf of the cycling community.
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: Two short spicy climbs, Huddart & Alpine, with ample opportunity to paceline elsewhere.
Regroups: will complement rolling regroups with stops every 10-15mi, next stop will be called out at each stop.
On 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.
AV C Ride for Saturday, September 3, '22 - Warm Weather Route
In light of the heat advisory, this week Christy will lead a moderately paced, shorter AV C ride up Stevens Cyn and thru Los Altos Hills. Then post-ride, the group plans to grab a bite a little further up Cal Ave at Vitality Bowls. Will be a nice time on the bike and after.
AV C - Warm Weather Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/2999857332016708770
39 mi, 2,400’Pls check in with Christy when you arrive at the ride start.
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 speedBring two water bottles.
Route highlights: Partly shaded Stevens Canyon and the Los Altos Hills
Regroups: will complement rolling regroups with stops every 10-15mi, next stop will be called out at each stop
On 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.
AV C Ride for Saturday, Aug27’22 - Steven’s Canyon / Montalvo
This week we will explore a new route, and head south. The hills will be small and not extended, and light. Only 2800+ft of climbing. I am aiming for a social ride where we keep the majority of the group together and within minutes of each other. We can shorten the regroups (so nobody gets cold, haha), and draft of each other. Additionally, you have Ed Stewart leading this week, and he likes to keep it novel so look at the route.
Route
47.4 mi, 2839 ft
Start:
Summit Bikes - 392 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summit is Alto Velo's sponsoring bike shop.
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
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
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.
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
AV C Ride for Saturday, 8/13 - The Usual Route - Start Summit Bikes in Palo Alto
This week's ride will take the time honored The Usual Route which features 4 intermediate climbs that riders are welcome to attack as hard as you like, with regroups after each climb.
AV C - The Usual Route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40205788
40 miles, 3k' vertical.
Eric will lead this week, pls check in with him when you arrive at the ride start.
The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!) and all participants must sign an annual waiver.
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.
AV C Ride
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, jamming as hard as you like on the 4 climbs (Sandhill after 280, Edgewood, Jefferson, Huddart), regrouping & sticking together otherwise. Bring two water bottles as the first stop for water is at The Old Woodside store at mile 25.
Route: Junipero Serra, Sand Hill, Manzanita, Woodside, Canada, Edgewood, Cordilleras, Jefferson, Canada, Olive Hill, Kings, Greer, Kings, Mtn Home, Portola, Alpine, Junipero Serra
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40205788
Regroups: Woodside, Cordilleras, Canada, Bottom of King’s (The Old Woodside Store), Alpine
The C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (tho a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled paceline are emphasized. This route features several intermediate climbs that riders are welcome to attack as hard as you like. When not climbing, the group stays together.