This will be the last week of our IMSC training. Standard route out and back from Cowell's beach to the Lighthouse. ~58miles.
There are still lingering construction road paving on Rt 1 between SC and Davenport. Use caution on the bad road sections. Make sure you bring extra innertube and be ready to repair punctures. Also cellphones to call Uber is necessary. Be self sufficient, I will not be able to rescue you.
Note: I'm only going to Devenport this week, Barnardo will take you guys rest of the way. Also this is going to be the last B-Ride led by me this season. (I'm training for a Marathon) I'll restart in the spring 23 with the Hill series.
Ride start: Cowell's Beach Parking Lot arrive by 9:00am, roll at 9:15am sharp (Led by Vincent), please call or text me if you are late or delay finding parking. 408-480-9933.
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, Lighthouse Ave, Gharkey St, and surrounding side streets. Just part there and ride down before 9:15.
Cowell's Beach main parking lot meeting and start point
Suggested "free" parking place - look for absent of meters.
Upper Day street, Laguna street, Delaware Ave, Lighthouse Ave, and surrounding area.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40271904
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 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. NTTS Friendly.
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.