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8:15AM: B-Ride Lake Almaden Loop (8:30 wheelsup)


It is the 3
rd Saturday of the Month. We are heading back south on B-ride same as last month. Almaden, Llagas, Machaoo School for a quick stop and regroup, continue south to Gilroy. Returning via Day, then make a brief detour to Chitactac Park for final water and food stop. Then long UVAS road TT and back. 54 miles.

This ride features a very long 20 miles rollers of no stopping TT segments from the bottom of UVAS road all the way back to Almaden.  Tri Athlete'sfavorite training ground.

Beware of potential bumpy sections of roads in a few places


Ride start: Almaden Lake Park on Winfield Blvd. Arrive by 8:15 am, roll at 8:30am sharp

5949 Winfield Blvd, San Jose CA 95120,  park along Winfield Blvd.

Windfield


https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42085873


Almaden Llagas Day UVAS 54 mi +1800 ft 



 

When:
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM
Where:
Lake Almaden
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/facilities/Facility/Details/2
6099 Winfield Blvd
San Jose, CA  95120
Additional Info:
Vincent Kot(s):
Vincent Kot
Category:
Member-Led Workouts
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
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.