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B-Ride Lake Almaden Gilroy Loop (fm Leland HS), 8:45 wheelsup (member-led)


It is the 3rd Saturday of the Month. We are heading back south to Almaden Gilroy.

Brenna will be leading this ride. She'll be starting from Leland High School Parking lot.

From Leland Hs, South on McKean Oak Glen, Machaoo School for a quick stop and regroup, continue south to Gilroy. Fans favorite Mantelli climb to Chitactac Park for final water and food stop. Then long UVAS road TT and back. 48 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's favorite training ground.

Beware of potential bumpy sections of roads in a few places



LeLand HS




https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35983276


 

When:
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) (UTC-08:00)
Where:
Leland High School
6677 Camden Ave
San Jose, CA  95120
Additional Info:
Ride Lead(s):
Brenna Broadnax
4087813393 (c)
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.