This week, we'll do training ride for those early 1/2 IM Racers. Standard route out and back from Cowell's beach to the Lighthouse.
Ride start: Cowell's Beach Parking Lot arrive by 9:00am, roll when swim group ready (Led by Paul)
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
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 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.