Alto Velo C Ride Mar - 23 - 24: Cat’s Hill

Hi Peloton

This weekend we are making a big push to support AVRT @ Cat’s Hill. Unfortunately, the weather doesn’t look like it going to be as good as the last week but we are holding out hope. The 8:30 am race has a couple of our participants, but starting later is when you will see the most AV riders. After the ride, we will have a tent on the course with snacks and refreshments. We hope you will hangout and support the team.

The plan is to start from Summit - Los Gatos at 9:30am and ride through Almaden Valley and New Almaden. I have ridden some of these road but not all of them, but I have check with some people so we should be good. We can think of it as a true exploration ride.

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9:30am. rolling by 9:40am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: AV (Almaden Valley)
Stats: ~38mi, ~3500 ft

Regroups

• TBD

Thank you,

Ed
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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, Mar16’24

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route: Old La Honda, 84, Palo Alto Foothills Park
https://www.strava.com/routes/3201919994817917644
41 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.

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:

• 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

• 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

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

• If you breakaway before the first regroup please be encouraged to wait at the first stop (if the wait is too long we will break the ride into two fragments: drop and no drop)

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: soft pedal on Sandhill/Portola between Whiskey and OLH, regroup at bottom of OLH if we are not yet together; next regroup will be called out @ each regroup

Alto Velo C Ride Mar - 9 - 24: Backward Peet’s (kind of)

Hi Peloton

My creativity isn’t so great tonight, but I hope you will still enjoy it. I have taken part of the old Peet’s Ride and done it backwards, and also done some the normal way, and then added a few twists.

• I have identified regroups and water / bathroom breaks on the route link. We have 4 planned regroups and 1 water stop. We can always add more.

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: Modified Backwards Peet’s
Stats: ~42mi, ~3200 ft

Regroups

• Westridge / Portola

• Woodside Store / Tripp (after Huddard)

• Edgewood / Canada

• Alpine / Portola

Thank you,

Ed
_________________________________________________________________________________________

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 Feb - 24 - 24: Modified Steve Esswein

Hi Peloton

For those of you newer to Alto Velo, we had a long time ride leader who frequently took us up OLH, and WOLH, Steve Esswein. Steve retired and moved to Bend, OR, but I have named this route in honor of him. This used to be the winter B Route on good weather days and now we are tackling it. It is only slightly different than a route we did a few weeks ago so we can definitely all do it.

• I have identified regroups and water / bathroom breaks on the route link. We have 5 planned regroups and the last planned water is Sky Londa on stop #2 there.

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: Modified Steve Esswein
Stats: ~40mi, ~3600 ft

Regroups

• Alpine / Portola (water)

• Sky Londa (everything)

• Sky Londa #2 (everything)

• Bottom of W 84 (quick)

• Alpine / Westridge (quick)

Thank you,

Ed
_________________________________________________________________________________________

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 2.17.2024 Rain Route

Hi All

It looks like the forecasters are predicting rain on Saturday, and depending on the starting weather conditions, we may do the classic Rain route (Cañada to Crystal Springs). If we have a bit more favorable conditions we may choose a more central route around Portola and Los Altos hills. If we are doing the Rain route, we may start with the Bers.

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: AV Rain Route, Central Route
Stats: both ~36mi, ~2200ft
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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.

John

Alto Velo C Ride Feb10’23

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route: Old La Honda and West Old La Honda
https://www.strava.com/routes/3077026234513907318
40 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.

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:

• 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

• 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

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

• If you breakaway before the first regroup please be encouraged to wait at the first stop (if the wait is too long we will break the ride into two fragments: drop and no drop)

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: first stationary regroup at the corner of Alpine and Portola, each subsequent regroup location will be called out during a stop

The REZ loop (with some extra side streets) 2/3/24

Hi Peloton

The weather is supposed to break for our weekly Saturday ride.

• I have identified regroups and water / bathroom breaks on the route link.

• We WILL stay together until the Quarry. See the list of regroups below

• Please maintain your “line” in the peloton and safe riding practices!!!

• New riders introduce yourself

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: The REZ Loop

https://www.strava.com/routes/3013282307531306728
Stats: ~41.5mi, ~3800ft

Regroups

• The Quarry (a quicky)

• The top of Mora/Water Tank (a quicky)

• Rancho San Antonio, Water/Bathrooms

• Mt. Winery

• Top of Comer

• McClellan park, Water/Bathrooms

• We will zig zag our way through Rancho & some LA hills back to Foothill Exp way.

• Final regroup @ Back Yard Brew

Thank you,

Eric
_________________________________________________________________________________________

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 Jan - 27 - 24: 3 MidPen Hills

Hi Peloton

Is it really not going to rain this Saturday? The weather shows a little warmth but cloud cover.

• I have identified regroups and water / bathroom breaks on the route link.

• We WILL stay together until Foothill College and then natural selection will take effect on the hill.

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: 3 MidPen Hills
Stats: ~43mi, ~3360ft

Regroups

• Foothill Park (Water / Bathroom)

• Arastradero / Page Mill (quick)

• Top of Alpine

• Willowbrook / Alpine (quick)

• Old Woodside Store (2nd time through - Water)

• Sharon Heights Across from Shell Station (quick)

Thank you,

Ed
_________________________________________________________________________________________

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 Jan/20/24: Southern Rain Route

Hi All

Forecast is for rain again on Saturday, and with wet roads, the planned route has only moderate ascents and descents.  We will meander through Los Alto’s hills and end up in Rancho San Antonio for our first stop.  We will then go up Stevens Canyon Road for our next stop at the end.  We will then head back on Foothill Expy, with our route going through Stanford campus.

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: Southern Rain Route
Stats: ~43mi, ~2500ft
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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.

John

Alto Velo C Ride Jan/13/24: Northern Rain Route

Hi Peloton

Forecast looks wet on Saturday so we will plan the Northern Rain Route. Either Simon or Ed will be leading. I will not be there if it is wet, but Simon has agreed to lead the ride regardless of weather.

• Remember we have started 2024 and all riders must have a new waiver signed. If you are a member, you have completed this step. If you are just joining the ride, then you must sign the waiver from BikeReg.

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: Northern Rain Route
Stats: ~38mi, ~2600ft
_________________________________________________________________________________________

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: Jan6’23

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route: Palo Alto Hills, Mount Eden
https://www.strava.com/routes/3077026234513907318
42 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 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:

• 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

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

Bring two water bottles

Description:

• Peloton, we are heading south because it looks like the rain will come from the north. With luck we will be back without getting wet and if the rain starts early we will skip the Altamont loop.

• If you breakaway before the first regroup you will be encouraged to wait at the first stop. If the wait is too long we will break into two fragments: drop and no drop.

Regroups: first stationary regroup in Rancho San Antonio County Park (water, bathrooms), each subsequent regroup location will be called out during a stop

Alto Velo B/C Ride Dec - 30 - 23: Rain Route

Hi Peloton

Rain is forecast for Saturday, and we are out all ride leaders except me :-0. As such, we will propose a B/C combo ride for tomorrow. It will be the Rain Route. It is a naturally shorter route (38 mi), but has lots of route variability if so chosen.

If it is wet, which it is supposed to be, don’t wait for me but rather head out at 9:15am. Self organize and be kind. Rubber side down.

** Look for a Cake and Coffee ride for Monday with better weather.

AV B/C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: Rain Route
Stats: ~38mi, ~2400ft
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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 Dec - 23 - 23: Holiday Coffee Ride

Hi Peloton

Please read this section because it will tell you about Saturday’s special C Ride. If you remember, we did a coffee ride last year to celebrate the holidays and we will do it again.

• We will have 2 leaders for tomorrow’s ride. John will be monitoring the front while Ed will be providing sweep.

• We will stop at about mile 31 for coffee at Emerald Cafe in Emerald Hills. This coffee will be provided free courtesy of Alto Velo Bike Club.

• After coffee, we have a flat ride back to Backyard Brew for another coffee and enjoyable discussions.

• We are taking a couple newish roads to provide novelty and challenge.

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: 2023 Christmas Ride
Stats: ~41mi, ~3260ft
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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 12/16/23 Carolands Chateau & Flintstone House

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route: Carolands chateau & Flintstone house
https://www.strava.com/routes/3170256787041546016
49 miles, 3.0k' 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:

• 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

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: soft pedal through Stanford. Stay together to Sandhill & 280. Rolling regroup on Manzanita. Quick Regroup @ driveway after Roberts, Canada & 92, Sawer camp, Skyline & Hayden, slow roll to Chaolands. long Regroup @ Flintstone house. Quick regroup @ top of Bunker hill, Canada & 92. Longe regroup @ water temple. Lets stay together on Canada. Returning via Mt Home, Portola & Alpine. Re-group @ Portola & Alpine. Bathrooms on Sawer camp trail, Water & bathrooms @ water temple.

If some of the regulars help “sweep” to prevent folks being dropped? Thanks.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3170256787041546016

Alto Velo C Ride Dec9’23

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route: Palo Alto Hills, Alpine Rd, The Maze
https://www.strava.com/routes/3168083388347998682
45 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 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:

• 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

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: stay together at least to Taafe, regroup at entrance to Foothills Park (water, bathrooms), each subsequent regroup location will be called out during a stop

Alto Velo C Ride Dec- 02 - 23: PV, Canada and Crestview

Hi Peloton

Saturday will we route ourselves through PV, starting as if we were the B Ride, and then head out Canada Rd. A right on Bunker Hill will take us over 280 and into a neighborhood that I once visited during the pandemic. We will head up Ralston to Crestview and go up Crestview in the easy direction. The high speed descent into Edgewood and a quick jaunt up Jefferson will take us back to Canada. We will finally head down Woodside, a slight detour through the old Folger Estate area and zooming home along Avenue of the Fleas.

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: PV Route / Crestview
Stats: ~43mi, ~3000ft
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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 11/25/23 route correction

Corrected route.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3013282307531306728

AV-C The Rez loop 11/25/23

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route: Los Alto back roads to Rancho San Antonio, around the reservoir, returning Cupertino hills then Foothill Exp way
water & bathroom stops @ Rancho & McClellan

https://www.strava.com/routes/3013282307531306728

37 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 (as a group we need to work on this), call out hazards, call out mechanical problems, no crossing over the road center line, 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:

• 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. Let folks know if you decide to drop off the ride.

• Regroup at the top of every major climb and every significant descent — everyone descends at their own safe speed

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: @ Quary, Water tank, Rancho bathrooms, Top of Mt. Eden, Mt. Winery, Top of Comer, McClellan park.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3013282307531306728

AV-C Ride Nov-18, 2023: Rain route, “Looks like rain”

Hi Peloton

The forecast has been steady predicting rain on Saturday, so be prepared.   We are doing the “Rain Route”, but with a modification.  The Rain Route is relatively flat to avoid long and steep downhills.  The route takes us to Sand Hill Rd and out to Canada, and then we will circle back by Bunker Hill Rd.  We typically take the Ralston bike path but are not sure when it will reopen.  The roads will be wet, so be cautious and ride safely.     

John
there's no bad weather only bad clothing.

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: Rain Route
Regroups: Mt Home & 84, End of Canada, Top of Bunker Hill, Water Temple, Stanford park
Stats: ~38.2mi, ~2433ft

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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.

John Contreras

* Update: Alto Velo C Ride Nov-11- 23: Return to Normal Start Location

Hi Peloton

I have received a note from the AV Board of Director that says we must start our C Ride from the Cal Ave. location of Summit Bikes. Therefore, we will keep the same route but leave from Summit at 9:15. We will take Bol Park Bike Path to get to Los Altos It will add about 4 flat miles onto the original proposed route. I apologize about the confusion.

Brief description

We are talking a route we have done before. We will head south out of Los Altos and proceed through Stevens Canyon and into Saratoga. We head south on Highway 9 and over Highway 17 to climb Shannon and Kennedy. We ride back to Los Gatos to pick up some water, and then head back to Los Altos and Peet’s for some warm or cold beverages, etc.

Ed

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: Stevens Canyon, Shannon, Kennedy, Los Gatos, Trail of Tears
Stats: ~45mi, ~3200ft
_________________________________________________________________________________________

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