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 Apr29’23
Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/308679976495171838246 miles, 4.1k' 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
Description:
Hey peloton! A couple times per year the C Ride will complete the Coastal Classic and Saturday will be our first taste this year of a route with some longer climbs and descents: extended climb up Hwy9 (Tunitas on the Coastal Classic), long and technical descent down Page Mill Rd (King’s Mountain on the CC). We will do this C Ride style to make sure we don’t lose anyone. If you are still developing your descending skills, ask at the beginning of the ride for a mentor down PM. (I will coerce some experienced cyclists to volunteer as mentors.) This will be fun!
Route highlights: Hwy9, Skyline, Page Mill
Regroups: first regroup at the McClellan Ranch Preserve; 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.
The Rez Loop
Hi Peloton
We will be heading around stevens Creek reservoir (the correct way JEFF). There will be a fair amount of climbing with some steep sections such as Mora, Stevens Creek canyon, Comer & Star Hill,
Water/bathroom stops @ Rancho San Antonio
Regroups @ the quarry pond, Mora water tank, Rancho San Antonio, top of Stevens creek canyon, Mt Winery & Star Hill.
New riders introduce your self
As always, we will end back for tea and coffee. @ Backyard brew
If you haven’t downloaded the ride, I recommend you do so. It is a very non-standard course but really beautiful.
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: https://www.strava.com/routes/3013282307531306728
Stats: ~40mi & 3400ft
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.
Posted by Eric Forster
AV-C 4/15/23 Flintstone house
Hi Peloton
We will be heading to the Flintstone house in Hillsborough. Mostly flat ride with a couple of climbs. A good opportunity for some lower heart rate riding. Water stop @ the water temple & bathroom stop @ Sawer camp. We also may run in the the scheduled MEMORIAL ride for Lester Legarda.
As always, we will end back for tea and coffee. @ Backyard brew
If you haven’t downloaded the ride, I recommend you do so. It is a very non-standard course but really beautiful.
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: https://www.strava.com/routes/3081764127383126096
Stats: ~46mi & 2832ft
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.
Alto Velo C Ride Apr 8 2023
Hi Peloton
This week is an eclectic mix of short hills, roads less traveled and a Church. We are scheduled to leave through Stanford Uni, and ride in front on Memorial Church. This quick ride by on the way out and the way home will be our nod to the Easter Holiday weekend. We will head up Alpine and then take some backroads of Portola Valley. We will throw in the standard climb of Huddard, and after that some non-standard climbs like Canada College, Carmel-in-Woodside, and the westside of Emerald Hills. Those hills are a nod to last week’s Tour of Flanders and the upcoming spring classics with their short steep hills. As always, we will end back for tea and coffee.
If you haven’t downloaded the ride, I recommend you do so. It is a very non-standard course but really beautiful.
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: Stanford and Hills
Stats: ~41.5mi, 3100ft
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 Apr1’23
Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/307702623451390731842 miles, 3.2k' 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: Palo Alto hills, Los Altos Hills, Rancho San Antonio, Mt Eden
Regroups: first regroup at the end of Laura Ct adjacent Los Altos Hills reservoir; 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 March 18 - Canada, Huddart, Little Alpine
Yay, our recent turn of rideable weather is forecast to continue thru Saturday! So let’s get some miles into those legs, right.
As the Canada to Polhemus bike path is closed for the next few month, Saturday’s route is a mash up of some past routes. On the longish stretches with mostly gentle rollers, we will keep a steady flow in our pace line. Then you can challenge yourself on the two climbs, Huddart(400’) & Little Alpine (500’).
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: Canada, Huddart, Little Alpine
Map & Cuesheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42254682
Stats: ~50mi, 3,600 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.
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
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.