🌧️ Still raining!
If rain calms down, we'll go out from Luckys' and do our base ride to Woodside Canada and Water Temple. If rain too bad, then just go on your own. Be careful.
Our favorite base training rides. From Lucky's out and back to Pulgas Water Temple. Optional, go all the way to 92 intersection and that adds 6 miles.
Ride start: Lucky’s North Parking Lot arrive by 9:00AM, roll at 9:15AM
2175 Grant Rd, Los Altos, CA 94024
** Please note the Lucky management has told us a few times to park cars inside the gate. Please be compliant as we really appreciate Lucky's generosity on letting foothill bikers to use this parking lot for so many years.
Here are some hints and tips:
1. Drive to Lucky supermarket, and park to the back left through the gate. Yes, we know it is confusing, but this is where Lucky wants us to park. See picture above.
2. Generally, the ride starts off moderate, but picks up at the first climb. You don't have to do the entire ride, and we normally regroup at mile 13 when Portola and Alpine meet. This is a great turn around for 26 miler.
3. After the mid-point at 22 milers or so, we'll have a short break at the Water Temple off Canada Road. There will be plenty of tasty water, and a bathroom. Bring your own snack.
4. The group with often split into smaller groups to push home harder. Optional to head North to 92 turn around to add 6 miles to the ride. Make sure to have the course downloaded on phone or bike computer in case you get split from the main group.
5. There is a nice flat 3 running mile loop for a brick run after getting back to Lucky supermarket.
- Other important safety notes:
- Non-members are allowed one free workout and rides at one's own risk. All riders must adhere to the standard safety rules stated below and follow all traffic laws.
- New and non-members please identify yourself to the ride lead early at the start meeting location so that we can go over more detailed safety and legal briefing before ride start.
- These rides are geared for triathlon specific, endurance-based cycling, to prepare for Olympic and Sprint distance races.
- All Riders must be self-sufficient on the road and be able to take care of one-self during mechanical issues, blown tires, or minor accidents. Our senior members will do their best to assist someone with difficulties, but do not rely on that. Please have cell phones and Uber apps ready in order to deal with any issues.
Safety Rules: (please point out hazards!)
1.Must wear bike helmet.
2.No in-ear musical earbuds.
3.Obey all traffic laws! , e.g. make all stops at red light and Stop signs
4.Do not ride aerobars within a pack.
5.Communicate: use hand signals and/or verbally call out all actions before you do them, e.g. slowing, stopping, left turn, etc. and rider point out obstacles on road for everyone behind you.
6.Stay to the right to allow faster riders to pass on the left. Ride single file when rider behind calls out "car back".
7.Stay back onewheel diameter behind ride ahead in pack to allow distance to brake in event of slowing biker ahead.
8.Carry your own spare tube and repair tools
9.Carry your cell phone is advised in case of emergency.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45545703
SVTC base build Water Temple 45 miles, 2500 ft
SPEED: 16+ mph on moderate terrain and distance, >1w/lb sustained power effort
SKILL LEVEL: Experienced and training focused
This is not a NO_DROP ride. Pack will wait a reasonable time at re-group point, but each rider must be able to maintain 16 mph equivalent effort to keep up with the pack.
BE PREPARED: Bring cue sheet (above), water (2 bottles), gels, bars, spare tubes (with the correct stem length for carbon wheels), pump/CO2 cartridges, tools, sunblock lotion, and additional clothing for any weather changes.
BE PREPARED: Bring cue sheet (above), water (2 bottles), gels, bars, spare tubes (with the correct stem length for carbon wheels), pump/CO2 cartridges, tools, sunblock lotion, and additional clothing for any weather changes.