AV C Ride for March 4 - Avoid the Rain Route

Hi Peloton,

After many looks at weather, it appears we are in for a wet weekend and specifically Saturday morning. At this moment, they are calling for a 86% chance of rain in Palo Alto at 10am, and 90% in Portola Valley with a Feels Like temperature of 41F. We have 2 options should the weather hold off, and I will post them below. As always, I will likely not show up if it is looking like rain or actively raining. I was there last week and it was great but the forecast was way better.

*** Finally, we are initiating 1st Saturday of the month post ride Coffee / Team Social after the ride. We will meet at Backyard Brew, and the club will pay for members coffee / tea. Another reason to be a member. If weather doesn’t cooperate we will push to next week. This is for both the B and C Rides.

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.
Route: Avoid the Rain / Rain Route
Stats: ~42.5mi, 2550 ft / ~37.7mi, 2320 ft

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

Ed Stewart

Alto Velo C Ride, Feb18’23

Written By Jeff Bennett

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/2977827685383107158
41 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, ride at a stead pace, …

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

Route highlights:  Magdalena, Altamont, Page Mill, Alpine, Woodside Heights

Regroups: first regroup at Moody and Altamont; 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. On the C Ride we emphasize fun.

AV C Ride for 2/11 - Avoid the Rain Route

Hi Peloton,

After many looks at weather and where it will hit, if we stay “low” in southern SM Country we could miss the morning rain which should end around 11am. Remember, this is forecast and not a science. I have based a route around this idea. Should the weather change we can change the route. I have plenty of ideas.

I grew up in CA so if it is too wet I will not show up, and instead ride on Sunday.

I will personally wait at all regroups so that if anybody should be OTB you all can be assured that somebody is waiting for you. This is meant to be a practice ride but we will allow people to hammer the hills, but let’s stay together on the “flats”. Please download the route if you wish.

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.
Route: Avoid the Rain
Stats: ~42.5mi, 2550 ft

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

Ed Stewart

AV C Ride for 2/4 - Carmel in Woodside?

Hi Peloton,

Hopefully you will agree. I have another route that tests some less traveled roads, and still provides stimulation and adventure. We will go through the Woodside Glen neighborhood that reminds me of Carmel, and take a different road up through Emerald Hills. Huddard is open again. We will finish with Alpine and a quick trip up Sausal (by my childhood house) and a screaming descent. All total it is a little longer than last week with just a ting more climbing. It is easy enough to skip any of the climbs if you wish.

I will personally wait at all regroups so that if anybody should be OTB, they can be assured that somebody is waiting for them. This is meant to be a practice ride but we will allow people to hammer the hills, but let’s stay together on the “flats”. Please download the route if you wish.

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.
Route: Carmel in Woodside?
Stats: ~43mi, 3450 ft

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

Ed Stewart

AV C Ride for 1/28 - Danny’s Route

Hi Peloton,

This is Ed. I am proposing a route of variety and adventure. I know that Danny loves some of these roads in Emerald Hills, so I am calling it Danny’s Route. There are some steep roads on the route but nothing too long. I find that if you take them at a manageable pace and don’t hit them too hard, all hills are very doable. That is what I expect on Saturday.

I will personally wait at all regroups so that if anybody should be OTB, they can be assured that somebody is waiting for them. This is meant to be a practice ride but we will allow people to hammer the hills, but let’s stay together on the “flats”. Please download the route if you wish.

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.
Route: Danny’s Route

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

Ed Stewart

AV C Ride for 1/21 - Sawyer Camp Route

Hi,

On this Saturday’s AV C ride we’ll enjoy a modified Sawyer Camp Route. This is an excellent route for us to practice steady pace-lining as the miles roll by.
Starting Feb 1, PG&E is closing the bike path between Canada Rd & Polhemus for extended work. This will be one of your last chances to enjoy the path for quite a while.
Huddart Park is currently closed, so we will turn left at KIng’s & head directly to Woodside. We’ll consider climbing Alpine instead on the way back. Will evaluate during a Woodside regroup (replacing the Old General Store regroup). The details below & the route don’t reflect these changes.

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 25.
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, …

Alto Velo C Ride Jan14’23

With rain again expected Saturday, the C Ride route will stay low during an out and back ride through the Polhemus + Crystal Springs loop. The Huddart Park + King’s Mountain Road loop will be skipped if the roads are significantly wet. If raining, this may have to be a volunteer-led or self-led ride.

Alto Velo C Ride Jan 7 ‘23

I’m on board to lead the C Ride this Saturday. I was looking forward to riding with everyone, but based on the weather forecast and current road conditions, I think it is wise to cancel for this week. I have a friend who had a massive branch fall on her while riding Foothill in similar conditions.  That was years ago, but she still struggles from her injuries.  

Hoping you can squeeze in a ride tomorrow during the break in the weather. I’ll be out on the roads on my hardtail mountain bike. Stay safe out there and I wish you a happy new year!

Christy

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

43.5 miles

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

40.5 miles

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.

Ed Stewart

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.

Jeff Bennett

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.

Jeff Bennett

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.