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 Sept -16 - 23: Alpine, Huddard, Emerald Hills and Westridge
Hi Peloton
A quite standard route for this weekend. Very nice regroups, water stops, and easy loops to miss is you want.
Brief description
Hills: Alpine, Huddard, Emerald Hills and Westridge
Water: Alpine / Portola, Trip / Kings, Town Center (if needed)
Regroup: Alpine / Portola, Top of Alpine, Willowbrook / Portola, Trip Store (after Huddard), Top of Emerald Hills, Ford Field
Ed
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: Alpine, Huddard, Emerald Hills, Westridge
Stats: ~42mi, ~3200ft
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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 Aug9’23
Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Route: Old La Honda, Hwy84E
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, ride at a steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding
Non - Members: Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our ride; however, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club.
Time: Saturday gather at 9:00am, 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 we get 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: Old La Honda, 84E, The Maze, Godetia, Portola, Arastradero
Canada is a good road to practice a double pace line, remind me!
Regroups: First stationary regroup will be at the bottom of OLH, remind me to call out the next regroup at each one!
AV-C Ride 9/2 Los Altos Hills, Mt Eden, Saratogo
Hi Peloton
We will be heading south and meandering through the Los Altos Hills riding along a few Egan hills (La Paloma, Taff, Tepa, Mora Trail,…). We will end up in Rancho San Antonio, and them make our way to Mt Eden. We eventually get to Saratoga. The route planned is called Los Altos Hills, Mt Eden, Saratoga. We are on a GROUP ride, so we will have mini regroups at the top of each climb (Taff, Tepa, Mora Trail). Major stops and water spots are at Rancho, Saratoga, and Mc Clellan Ranch.
John
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: Los Altos Hills, Mt Eden, Saratoga
Stats: 41 mi, ~2812ft
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The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules. so be familiar with 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. Because of COVID, there are now multiple forms that must be completed. Blank forms may be found on our website at: https://www.bikereg.com/alto-velo-guest-waiver
Filling out the waiver is only required one time per year.
John Contreras
2 Parks in reverse 8/26/23
Hi Peloton
We will be heading up to Huddard park via Sand Hill, Manzanita, 84 & Greer. After Hddard, through the maze, Canada, Mt Home, Portola, Willowbrook, Alpine, Arastradero & up Pagemill detouring on Paseo Del Reble to Foothills Park. Rolling regroup on Manzaneta. Regroup @ Portola & Alpine, Water & bathrooms @ Huddard & Foothills park. Returning Los Altos back roads Page, Altamont, Taaffe, Elena, Perissima, Chapin, Burke, Foothill, Hillview & Hanover.
We will be going at a more leisurely pace for this ride. However climb as fast as you like up Huddard, Page & Foothills Park
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 and really fun.
https://www.strava.com/routes/3101768953999485094
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/3101768953999485094
Stats: ~44mi & 3650ft
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 Sept -16: Alpine, Huddard, Emerald Hills and Westridge
Hi Peloton
A quite standard route for this weekend. Very nice regroups, water stops, and easy loops to miss is you want. Brief descriptionHills: Alpine, Huddard, Emerald Hills and WestridgeWater: Alpine / Portola, Trip / Kings, Town Center (if needed)Regroup: Alpine / Portola, Top of Alpine, Willowbrook / Portola, Trip Store (after Huddard), Top of Emerald Hills, Ford FieldEd
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: Alpine, Huddard, Emerald Hills, Westridge
Stats: ~42mi, ~3200ft
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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 Aug-12: Mid-Pen Magical Mystery Tour
Hi Peloton
Wow - that was a tough century ride in Marin. However, beautiful people and scenery. This week I though a beautiful tour of the roads of the mid-pen would be in order. There are no long climbs but there will be a few steep ones. There are some loops to avoid if tired or whatever as we typically try to provide on the C Ride. This is our best AV ride to start with the club.
Also checkout our report of the Marin Century at https://www.altovelo.org/blog. It should be loaded later today. We are also promoting our Social Club and have started a new IG account https://www.instagram.com/altovelosocial/. As we finish up the summer month and transition into more social rides, we hope to have you join us and our rides that encourage connection and camaraderie.
Ed
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: Mid-Pen Magical Mystery Tour
Stats: ~43mi, ~3100ft
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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 Aug 5 - Kings Mt.
Hi Peloton
We will be following a derivative of a similar B route but with less mileage and a little less climbing. The route planned is called Kings Mt. No Swett . Kings Mt. should have a little less traffic with 84 open, and the weather forecast is for clearing skies. We are on a GROUP ride, so we have regroups at 84-Canada (short), Huddart Park (water), top of Kings Mt., Water Temple, and across from Shell station on Sand Hill.
John
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: Kings Mt., No Swett
Stats: ~39.3mi, ~3494ft
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The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules. so be familiar with 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. Because of COVID, there are now multiple forms that must be completed. Blank forms may be found on our website at: https://www.bikereg.com/alto-velo-guest-waiver
Filling out the waiver is only required one time per year.
John Contreras
Alto Velo C Ride July/29/2023 - OLH / WOLH / Woodside Glen
Hi Peloton
Guess what? West 84 is open. Therefore let’s be the first ride to go down it and test out the light and one way traffic control. I have added a few backroads to start the ride and a nice trip through Woodside Glens to give us some variety.
Ed
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: OLH / WOLH / Woodside Glen
Stats: ~43mi, ~3700ft
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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 Jul15’23
Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
SPECIAL START TIME: Accommodating the Coastal Classic route, the Bike Hut Classic, and the heat - the C Ride will roll out at 8:30am rather than 9:15am.
We did great under John’s leadership last week and will repeat it this week.
Route: Coastal Classic
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40102681
56 miles, 5.1k' 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 steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding
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 8:20am, rolling by 8:30am
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: If the ride is more than you want, feel free to merge in at any point along the route; we will not start our ascent of Old La Honda Road before 9:15am.
Route highlights: Old La Honda, 84W, Stage, Hwy1, Tunitas, King’s Mountain
Regroups: The first stationary regroup will be a short one where Alpine meets Portola, just long enough to bring us all back together. Each following regroup will be called out at every stop. At minimum, we will regroup at the end of each major ascent and descent (don’t rush your descents!) and use 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 July 8 2023 - Coastal Classic
Peleton
We will be following the B route but we have options on where to join us, for those that may not want to do the total route. Please note departure and meet up times:
8:30 - Departure from Summit Bicycles; 56 mile route
9:15: - Short meet up at base of OLH (bridge); ~45 mile route
Park in Woodside (Pioneer Saloon parking lot), but leave your car before 9am to meet us at base of OLH in time.
10:00 – Alice’s, (Sky Londa) and meet us across the street where there’s water; ~30 mile route
This is our Coastal Classic route, and hopefully we’ll have some clear gorgeous views, weather permitting. With 84 still closed, we will need to be cautious with the extra traffic. We are on a GROUP ride, so we have regroups at OLH, Alpine / Portola, Sky Londa, Bike Hut, Old Woodside Store, and across from Shell station on Sand Hill.
We encourage you to sign up for the Bike Hut Classic as we will be doing this segment on the ride, and Abundant Grace is one of the communities we are supporting through our club.
Additionally, there will be no B/C Ride on July 22. That is the day of our Pesky Road Race and you all should be volunteering for the event. Please head to this spreadsheet and sign up for a volunteer role.
Ride
Start / End Location
Route
C Route (options from B route): Coastal Classic
56 miles, ~5100
45 miles – OLH meet up
30 miles – Alice’s meet up
Start Time
Meet: 8:20 AM
Leave: 8:30 AM
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. Because of COVID, there are now multiple forms that must be completed. Blank forms may be found on our website at: https://www.bikereg.com/alto-velo-guest-waiver
Filling out the waiver is only required one time per year.
Ride Etiquette https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules
John - Alto Velo
7/1/23 Carolands chateau & Flintstone house
Hi Peloton
We will be heading to the Flintstone house in Hillsborough with a short detour to Caroland chateau. It’s a 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.
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 fun.
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/3082873772015111188
Stats: 48 mi & 2800 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.
Alto Velo C Ride Jun24'23
Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/310708027310039213237 miles, 3.8k' 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 steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding
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:
Hello peloton. Because we did a great job on the Hwy 9 - Skyline - Page Mill loop, we will now take on Montebello. This is a challenging ascent and yet a forgiving route. As an out-and-back climb we can pick up riders on the way down for anyone who doesn’t arrive at the top by a certain cut-off time. A couple of good intermediate points are the school and Swiss Creek Lane. If you are ascending late (and as always!) - keep to the right of the center because some people may have started their descent. When descending take note of any cyclist ascending because there could be a car overtaking a cyclist around a blind curve.
Route highlights: Los Altos Hills, Steven’s Canyon Road, Montebello Road, Foothill Expressway
Regroups: The first stationary regroup will be at the bathrooms in the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and the following regroup will be called out at every stop. At minimum, we will regroup at the end of each major ascent and descent (don’t rush your descents!) and use 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 Jun17’23
Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4329717649 miles, 3.7k' 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 steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding
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:
Hello peloton. We will be headed north, working our way to Crestview on a great route. You are invited to hang out at Backyard Brew with us after the ride.
Route highlights: Jefferson, Palomar to Crestview, Crystal Springs, Huddart Park (optional)
Regroups: first regroup at the base of Palomar; 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.
Ride leader: John C
Alto Velo C Ride June 10 2023
Hi Peloton
I thought we would head south this weekend. I struggled to find novelty and yet not make it too long, so I hope this loop works. There is an option to skip the last hill (Moody) and just meet back at coffee / tea. Major roads will be Foothill Expressway, Stevens Canyon, Mt. Eden, Pierce, Mt. Eden, Foothill, El Monte, Moody, Page Mill.
We will hopefully stay together until heading into Steven’s Canyon and then head up and stop at the end at the gate. We will then head back down Stevens Canyon Road up over Mt. Eden, Pierce and into Saratoga for a water break and the 2nd regroup. We will soft pedal the back streets of Saratoga until the base of Mt. Eden and then regroup at the reservoir dam parking lot. Next regroup will be at the top of Moody with the expectation we will stay together until Foothill College, and then we will head back via Page Mill.
Ed
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: Deliverance and Saratoga
Stats: ~48mi, 3250ft
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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
Foothills & Huddart parks 6/3/23
Hi Peloton
We will be heading up to Foothills park via Los Altos back roads then to Huddard via Portola Rd, Mt Home then through the maze. Regroups @ Foothills park, Willowbrook, Mt Home & Roberts, & Old Woodside store. Water & bathrooms @ Foothills park & Huddart park.
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 and really fun.
https://www.strava.com/routes/3064038987689757580
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/3064038987689757580
Stats: ~40mi & 3000ft
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 May27'23
Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/309684139501960578843 miles, 3.3k' 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, ride at a steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding
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:
Hello peloton. We will try a new start to riding from Summit Bikes; let’s see how this goes. We will then loop around on some amazing roads with challenging ascents followed by wonderful descents with good pavement and minimal side-streets. You are invited to hang out at Backyard Brew with us after the ride.
Route highlights: Sandhill, Mountain Home, Huddart Park, King’s Mountain lower section, Portola, Alpine, Arastradero, Altamont, Page Mill
Regroups: first regroup at the top of Huddart Park; 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.
Alto Velo C Ride May 20 2023
Hi Peloton
I can not be sure how I will feel on Saturday, but I will try to lead this ride. I am just 2 weeks back from 3.5 weeks of COVID and probably still playing catch up on my fitness. Additionally, I just found a crack on my crank and so I may be riding my heavy gravel bike (with slicks). Either way, it will be a go on one of my routes less ridden rides.
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: PV, Woodside and Emerald Hills
Stats: ~42.3mi, 3144ft
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 May 13 - Canada, Huddart, Little Alpine, Coffee
With simply perfect weather predicted for Saturday, let’s get some miles into those legs complimented by a modest amount of climbing.
On the longish stretches of mostly gentle rollers, we will keep a steady flow in our pace line. On the way back, the two climbs, Huddart(400’) & Little Alpine (500’), offer fun & scenic challenges. The only water stop is at mile 18; as it will be warmish & with 30 miles yet to go, do bring 2 water bottles.
Oh right, the coffee part…. The Club is hosting our monthly coffee/tea at Backyard Brew after the ride. All riders are welcome and encouraged to join us and the club will pay for 1 drink per member.
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
Regroups: Woodside, Water Temple (on the way back, mile 18), Old Woodside Store, Bottom of 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 Foothills & Huddart parks 5/6/23
Hi Peloton
We will be heading up to Foothills park via Los Altos back roads then to Huddard via Portola Rd, Mt Home then through the maze. Regroups @ Foothills park, Willowbrook, Mt Home & Roberts, & Old Woodside store. Water & bathrooms @ Foothills park & Old Woodside store.
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 and really fun.
https://www.strava.com/routes/3064038987689757580
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 & 3000ft
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
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.