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8AM B-Ride: Rt 9 to 35 and loop back

When:
Saturday, October 16, 2021, 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Where:
Lucky's Parking Lot on Foothill
2175 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA  94024
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Vincent Kot
Category:
SVTC Events
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only

We are half way into our Fall Hills series.  This week will be another step harder. We'll go up Rt 9 with a constant 5.5 miles climb. Regroup at top, then stop by the Firehouse just a mile North on Skyline for water and food stop.  We'll continue North-bound on Skyline rolling hills to Alice crossing at 84, and a thrill ride down 84 to Woodside and make our way back to Lucky's.  Its going to be 48 miles and 4600ft.



Ride start: Lucky’s North Parking Lot arrive by 8:00am, roll at 8:15am (Led byVincent), please call or text me if you are late. 408-480-9933

2175 Grant Rd, Los Altos, CA 94024



https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32013522

 

 From Lucky's we going South, up to Steven Creek Reservoir, thru Mt. Eden road and right onto and up Piece Road, merge onto Route 9 and starting climbing ~5.5 miles to top. Regroup at top, then make right and head up 2-3 miles, stop at the CalFire station on the left. This is our water and food stop.  Continue rolling hills on Skyline and eventually down to Alice 84 crossing. There is a bathroom there. We'll go down 84, and make our way back to Lucky's in a number of ways. 48 miles, 4600 ft. ~4 hrs

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.