Summer flew by and we are at our last SC coast ride. This is taper week for all IMSC racers and so, we'll talk an EZ spin with some sprints intervals work outs into Swanton loop. Hopefully, it not too cold and foggy this wend. Optional for those non-racers to continue to lighthouse.
We surely hope that all of us are vaccinated by now. For non-vax riders, hmmmmm, may be you should stay away!
Ride start: Cowell's Beach Parking Lot Arrive by 8:45am, roll at 9:00am sharp - please leave toward Natural Bridges. I'll be waiting for you all at Natural Bridges..
Alternative Ride Start: Delaware Street at Natural Bridges Drive: Arrive by 8:50am, roll when the Cowell's beach riders come pick up this group ~9:10AM
Note: If you park near the Main parking lot, you must paid the parking (via app) before we depart. There are plenty of free parking up along Delaware Ave and surrounding side streets. Just part there and ride down before 9:15.
Cowell's Beach main parking lot meeting and start point
Alternative Ride Start: Along Delaware Ave, and its all free parking.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37332389
Santa Cruz Swanton loop 40 miles, 2100 ft
Optional
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36682565
Santa Cruz IMSC 58 miles, 3000 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.