AV-C 9/30/23 The Amazing Mazey Maze of Mazey roads

Hi Peloton

Have you ever wondered how you can get from Palo Alto to Los Gatos via all back roads? Well you are about to find out. We will head out Los Alto hills, through Ranco San Antonio, Cupertino, Saratoga, Montalvo, Monte Sereno & Los Gatos. Regroups @ the Quary, Water tank, Ranco San Antonio, Montalvo & Los Gatos. Water & bathrooms @ Rancho San Antonio & Montalvo. 

We will be going at a more leisurely pace in order to keep the group together. However climb as fast as you like up these little hills but don’t get lost!

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 with lots of twists & turns

https://www.strava.com/routes/3004989917176249572

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/3004989917176249572
Stats: ~49mi & 4000ft

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 -23 - 23: Deliverance, Montebello, Chaparral

Hi Peloton

I am quite proud of myself. I was able to create a explorative route after 4 days in Vegas for a conference. The AC has done me in so hopefully I can recover by Saturday.

Brief description

We will head south because PV is having a running race and so Alpine / Portola will be closed in the AM for a while. We will head through Steven’s Canyon and take on the shallow climb of Steven’s Canyon to the end. We will head back and then up 2 miles of Montebello to Montebello School. We turn around and have some rolling flat miles and then head up Moody until Chaparral. It starts paved and then turns to packed gravel. I have ridden it many times on my road bike so this part is very much the exploration part of the ride. We will then head down Black Mtn. and back to Summit.

*Please look at the route. Most is straight forward until Foothill College.

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, Montebello School and Chaparral
Stats: ~42mi, ~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

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 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 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

Summit Bicycles - Palo Alto

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/3107080273100392132

37 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/43297176

49 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/3096841395019605788

43 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.