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 Jun22’24
Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Route: OLH-84 Figure 8
https://www.strava.com/routes/3238686188088442144
42 miles, 3.3k' vertical
Let’s celebrate the reopening of West Old La Honda and 84E with the Figure 8 classic from Steve E (former B Ride leader)!
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 regroup at Alpine and Portola, subsequent regroups will be called out in real-time
The REZ loop (with sideshow Bob) 6/8/24
Hi Peloton
We are going around the reservoir with some extra climbs you may not have been on. Sarahills & Quarry Rd after Comer
Please download the rout. https://www.strava.com/routes/3013282307531306728
I have identified regroups and water / bathroom breaks on the route link.
We WILL stay together until the Quarry for a quick regroup. 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
Finish: Back Yard Brew
https://www.strava.com/routes/3013282307531306728
Stats: ~44mi, ~4100ft
Regroups
The Quarry (a quicky)
The top of Mora/Water Tank (a quicky)
Rancho San Antonio, Water/Bathrooms
Top of Comer
Mt. Winery
Stevens Creek canyon & Mt Eden, Water/Bathrooms
We will zig zag our way through Rancho & LA hills back.
Final regroup @ Back Yard Brew
Thank you,
Eric
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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.
AV-C Ride 6.1.2024 Kings Mt. Road w/Swett
Hi All
We will be going up to Skyline Saturday via Kings Mt. rd, and the weather forecast looks favorable. We will go up the typical way through Sandhill and then have a mini-regroup at Mt. Home/84. We then go through Huddart Park for a regroup at our typical spot. Next regroup is after Kings Mt and Swett climb, at the top. There is an option to go down Kings Mt. and then meet the group at the Water Temple, if you don’t want to do Skyline. We will then continue down Canada and then to Whiskey and Sandhill.
This is Roger’s last ride with us before he moves away. He will be missed and we wish him well. Hopefully, he can join us on rides on his visits to the Bay Area.
AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles
Route Link: Kings Mt. Road w/Swett
Stats: both 43.2mi, 3,547ft
Regroups:
Mt Home & 84 (Short)
Huddart Park (loo and water)
Swett at top
Water Temple (loo and water)
Ride Leader: John
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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.
AV-C 5/25/24 Los Altos hills, Westridge hills & Emerald hills maze
Route: Los Alto, Westridge & Emerald Hills
https://www.strava.com/routes/3227432585412877008
44 miles, 3.7k' vertical
Download the rout as to not loose your way through the twists & turns of this ride
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. New riders introduce yourself
We will stay together for the first flat section till Los Alto hills. Up to Pagemill, over Arastradero, then over the Westridge “steeps”. Out Portola Rd/84 to Trip for a water stop @ the old woodside store. Through the maze, Cañada rd & over Edgewood. We will climb my personal fav “Emerald Hills Maze” back to Cañada. After Whisky hill & sand hill, a recovery pace back for Coffee, tea & pastries @ Back Yard Brew.
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.
NO CROSSING DOUBLE YELLOWS
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 or 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: Old Woodside store, bottom of Edgewood @ Cordillaris & Jefferson & Cañada. Lastly a very quick stop on Sand Hill across from the Shell station to gather everone
https://www.strava.com/routes/3227432585412877008
AV-C 5/25/24 Los Altos hills, Westridge hills & Emerald hills maze
Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Route: Los Alto, Westridge & Emerald Hills
https://www.strava.com/routes/3227432585412877008
44 miles, 3.7k' vertical
Download the rout as to not loose your way through the twists & turns of this ride
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. New riders introduce yourself
We will stay together for the first flat section till Los Alto hills. Up to Pagemill, over Arastradero, then over the Westridge “steeps”. Out Portola Rd/84 to Trip for a water stop @ the old woodside store. Through the maze, Cañada rd & over Edgewood. We will climb my personal fav “Emerald Hills Maze” back to Cañada. After Whisky hill & sand hill, a recovery pace back for Coffee, tea & pastries @ Back Yard Brew.
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.
NO CROSSING DOUBLE YELLOWS
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 or 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: Old Woodside store, bottom of Edgewood @ Cordillaris & Jefferson & Cañada. Lastly a very quick stop on Sand Hill across from the Shell station to gather everone
https://www.strava.com/routes/3227432585412877008
Alto Velo C Ride May18’24
Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Route: Montebello
https://www.strava.com/routes/3226037375535329562
39 miles, 3.9k' 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.
After enjoying Redwood Gulch last week (thank you, Jonathan), Montebello will be easy
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 regroup in Rancho San Antonio, subsequent regroups will be called out in real-time; may call an audible for a short detour to regroup in McClellan Ranch Park after Montebello
Saturday C Ride, May 11th, 2024: Pancakes all way down
Hello AV,
For this weekend's C ride I thought it would be a shame if we missed out on the pancake party B and A-Endurance are partaking in. We will be going the reverse direction as A and B, heading out via Foothill until we arrive at our first rest stop at the picnic area just off the Mt Eden junction with Steven's Canyon. From there we will climb Redwood Gulch and 9 up to Skyline for pancakes (bring $5!). After that it's along Skyline to a Page Mill descent and a final regroup at Page and Arastradero before either an extra bonus mini loop (not mapped) or a nice roll back to coffee.
AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles
Route Link: Pancakes, Pancakes!
Stats: ~40 mi, ~4kft
Ride Leader: Jonathan Lewis
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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.
Alto Velo B/C Ride May, 4 2024: Canceled
Hi Peloton
We held out as long as possible, but instead of getting better, the forecast has gotten worst for Saturday. I still can’t believe that there is only 1 day of rain forecast in 2 weeks and it is on a Saturday. Both the B & C Rides are canceled for this Saturday, 5/4/24.
Reminder
Saturday from 9am to 12 noon at 268 Castro St, Mountain View head to Dave Keefe, one of AV's longest standing sponsors, and his company Action Properties for some spring shredding and coffee! There will be secure document shredding by Shred Works and an espresso bar by Cafe Carello. RSVP HERE!
Ed Stewart
Alto Velo C Ride Apr27’24
Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto
Route: Lower Page Mill, Old La Honda, 84, Canada College
https://www.strava.com/routes/2995865054574334058
40 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.
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 regroup on Altamont before we get to Page Mill, stopped regroup at bottom of PM and Arastradero; next regroup will be called out @ each regroup
Alto Velo C Ride 4.20.2024 Los Altos Hills, Mt Eden, Saratoga
Hi All
We will first head up Page Mill to Foothill Park, and then meander through the Los Altos Hills riding along a couple of Egan hills (Briones Way, Tepa, Mora Trail,…). We will end up in Rancho San Antonio, and them make our way to Mt Eden. We eventually get to Saratoga. We are on a group ride, so we will have mini regroups at the top of each climb. There are a couple of bail out options that I will explain at the beginning of the ride. We will have a mini regroup at the exit of Foothill Park, with major stops and water spots at Rancho, and Mc Clellan Ranch.
AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles
Route Link: Los Alto Hills and Saratoga
Stats: both ~44.6mi, ~3,612ft
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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 Apr - 13 - 24: Rain Route
Hi Peloton
How can the forecast for 14 days show only 1 day of rain and that is on a Saturday? Please self organize if it is raining. I will instead ride on Sunday.
AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9:00am. rolling by 9:10am
Start: Summit Bicycles
Route: Rain Route
Stats: ~43mi, ~2366 ft
Regroups
Robert’s (Woodside)
End of 92
Ralston Bike Path / Canada
Puligas Water Temple (water and bathroom)
Sand Hill (across from Shell Station)
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 4.6.2024 Crestview via Palomar and Woodridge
Hi All
We will be going north Saturday, and the weather forecast looks favorable. We will get up to Crestview via Palomar. There are many turns up Palomar, so just follow the signs to keep on Palomar. We have a very short regroup at the gate and a longer regroup at Crestview Park. For those chasing segments, you can go up and come back to the park. We will then make our way to Woodridge and go up Woodridge climb and then connect with Black Mountain Rd. We will then head back on Skyline-Canada and the last main regroup will be at the Water Temple.
AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles
Route Link: Crestview via Palomar and Woodridge
Stats: both ~44.9mi, ~3,392ft
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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
Rain Rout 3/30/24
AV-C Peloton
It looks like the forecasters are predicting rain on Saturday, and depending on the starting weather conditions, we may do a Rain route (Cañada to Crystal Springs with some extra stuff. https://www.strava.com/routes/3162875936339982438 ). If we have heavy rain @ start time I’ll be a no show but feel free to follow the rout on your own.
AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles
Route Link: https://www.strava.com/routes/3162875936339982438
Stats: both ~40mi, ~2700ft
________________________________________________
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.
New riders, introduce yourself!!!
Eric
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
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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.