Saturday B Ride - 4/5/25 - XL Egan Edition

Sadly Egan was cancelled last Tuesday due to weather. Thus we have replaced the déja vu Saturday B route with Egan XL. Pace will be chill during the entire ride except on 3 hot segments: Westridge, Haskins and Foothills Park. Those segments will be timed and GC will be published. We will stop at:

• Top of Westridge

• Sky La Honda

• La Honda

• Foothill Parks

Here is the route with the timed segments.

Distance: 91.08 km

Elevation: 2118 m

Segments:

1. Westridge first K (Alpine to Boliver):https://www.strava.com/segments/4784901 - (3:07 / 3:58)

2. Haskins: https://www.strava.com/segments/614445 - (6:08 / 6:58)

3. Foothills Park Vista Point (Egan Official):https://www.strava.com/segments/20963377 - (2:11 / 2:47)

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

End: Summit Bicycles

Time: Meet 9 AM, roll out 9:10 AM

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: Jérôme

Saturday A Ride - 4/5/25 - Pescadero & West Alpine

The weather this week suggests spring might finally be here! Route will be climbing Old La Honda, 1 lap around Pescadero loop, and then climbing west Alpine, and finally descending Hwy 9 via Mt. Eden Rd.

Pace will be 2.5-3 W/kg on the flats, and hills at your own pace- we’ll regroup at the top of OLH and West Alpine. We’ll stop for water in Pescadero.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3343102879578916148

Summary: 87 miles / 8000 feet: Summit Bicycles > OLH > Pescadero Loop > West Alpine > HWY 9 > Mt Eden > Summit

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

End: Summit Bicycles

Time: Meet 9 AM, roll out 9:10 AM

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: Steph Hart

AV-B Ride Mar 29 ’25 - Figure-8 to earn your shake

AVBers,

It's time for another Shake Shack ride 🍔 This week we’ll be doing a double loop route consisting of Kings, 84 (both sides), West Alpine, and Skyline, before heading to Shake Shack for complimentary milkshakes and maybe a Double ShackBurger.
Hope to see you there!

Route
Figure-8 to earn your shake
53 miles, 5,400 feet
Sand Hill > Kings > Skyline > 84 West > West Alpine > Skyline > 84 East > Shake Shack

Regroups:

• Top of Kings

• Sky Londa

• La Honda

• Top of West Alpine

• Sky Londa

Start: Summit Bicycles, Palo Alto

End: Shake Shack, Palo Alto

Time: Meet 9 AM, roll out 9:12 AM

Ride Leader
Louise

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the ride rules as well.

AV-B Ride 3/22/25: Cat’s Hill from PA

NOTE: This is the only AV ride Saturday leaving from Summit Bikes in Palo Alto

B ride will also be heading to Los Gatos to support all our awesome racers at Cat’s Hill this week. We will head up Page Mill and take Skyline all the way to Summit and then on the trail past the reservoir to land us at the race course. Stay and cheer as long as you like and it will be a leaderless roll back on flat roads to the start.

The ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!).

Start Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

https://www.strava.com/routes/3337944221586221446

~62 mi & ~5600 ft

Start Time

Meet: 9 AM

Leave: 9:12 AM

Ride Leader

Jonathan

Planned Regoups:

- Top of Page Mill - other side of Skyline (restroom)

- Castle Rock State Park (water/restroom)

- Corner of Skyline and Bear Creek

- AV Tent at Cat’s Hill Race course

Unfortunately I can’t stay for all the races but after that it’s a fairly straightforward meaner back to foothill.

Non-members are welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

AV-B Ride March 15 2025: Page-scad-nitas RdCrkMt

The B Ride this week will be bundling up to go coastal. It’s on the long side for a B Ride, so we’ll have a couple stop options for caffeine and sugar. Hopefully glorious rays of sunshine will provide glimmers of warmth but bring layers and/or a thermal jersey.

Expect debris on roads - exercise caution on descents.

Note - San Gregorio Store Rules:
1) No cycling cleats in the store.
2) No bikes leaned up against the store.

The ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!).

Start Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

https://www.strava.com/routes/3335705263489051492

~66 mi & ~6,955 ft

Start Time

Meet: 9 AM

Leave: 9:12 AM

Ride Leader

Scott

Planned Regoups:

- Top of Page Mill - other side of Skyline (restroom)

- Bottom of West Alpine and Pescadero (regroup)

- Downtown Local, Pescadero (caffeine)

- San Gregorio General Store (sugar + restroom)

- Bike Hut (sugar + restroom)

- Woodside and Windy Hill (regroup)

Non-members are welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

AV-B Ride March 8 2025: RWG, 9 & WOLH

The B Ride this week will be heading to Skyline via Redwood Gulch and the 9 and then takes in my favourite climb of WOLH.

The ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!).

Start Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

https://www.strava.com/routes/3332765482908554130

~55 mi & ~5,000 ft

Start Time

Meet: 9 AM

Leave: 9:12 AM

Ride Leader

Simon

Planned Regoups:

- Stevens Canyon Road and Mt Eden Road (water)

- Cal Firestation 21, Skyline (water)

- Page Mill and Skyline

- Skylonda (water)

- Skylonda again (water)

- Sand Hill Road and Sharon Park Drive

- ZombieRunner Coffee

Non-members are welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

AV-B Ride Mar 1 ‘25: Lobitos Lollipop

AVBers,

Welcome to March! This Saturday we will make our way to Lobitos via Kings and Tunitas.

First we will warm up as a group (yes, what a crazy idea) as we head to the first and short regroup at the corner of Portola & Alpine. Then we’ll ride through Huddart Park to go up Kings at your own pace, regrouping at the top of Skyline before we all safely descend Tunitas and head towards Lobitos. Finally a stop at Bike Hut before going back up Tunitas, down Kings, through Woodside, and back to Summit.

It’s my first time leading, so no clowning around and let’s not drop your ride leader!

Ride Leader
Ryan D aka cat charm guy. meow.

Start / End Location: Summit Bicycles, California Ave, Palo Alto

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40358923
54 miles, 5,400 feet

Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:10 AM

Regroups:

• short stop - Portola & Alpine

• Top of Kings

• Bike Hut

• short stop - Woodside Store Park (Tripp Rd)

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the ride rules as well.

AV-B Ride Feb 22 ’25 - Kings — 92 — Hillsborough — Shake Shack

AVBers,

This weekend we’ll head north to avoid the worst of the car meet at Skylonda, heading up Kings and north on Skyline before exploring the hills of Hillsborough. Then we’ll roll back to Shake Shack to enjoy a well-earned complimentary milkshake. First water stop will be 35 miles in, so bring two bottles.

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the ride rules as well.

Ride Leader
Henry

Start / End Location
Start Summit Bicycles, California Ave, End at Shake Shack, Stanford Shopping Center

Route
Kings, 92, Hillsborough, Shake Shack
51 miles, 5,000 feet

Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups:

• Top of Kings

• Sawyer Camp Trail entrance

• Waterdog North trailhead

• Rolling regroup on Cañada

AV-B Ride Feb 15 ’25 - Mora — Montebello — RWG

AVBers,

Hey Friends, looks like it will be dry this weekend so lets remember the warmer months with a classic Egan climb, Mora, and a classic LKHC climb, Montebello, and then finishing with a quick Redwood Gulch. We will regroup at the top of the climbs and then a couple other places for water. Specifically there is water in the parking lot after we come down Mora, At Canyon Trailhead before the start of Redwood Gulch, then in Saratoga and at McClellan Ranch on the way home.

Also, I want to reiterate some ride rules that I’ve seen ignored recently:

1. Ride on the right side of the road. When there are double yellow lines, stay to the right side of the them, when there is no line, try to stay to the right as best as possible, in case of on coming traffic. When we are on busier roads, lets try to stay 2 by 2 and be good road users.

2. NO HEADPHONES ALLOWED! It is critical that we be able to hear each other and communicate clearly. If you have headphones on, I don’t know if you can hear me and I don’t trust that I can get your attention when I need it. If you want to listen to music while you ride, go on your own ride, don’t be in a group where you can endanger other people
   

Ride Leader
Hannon

Start / End Location
Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route
Mora — Montebello — RWG
54 miles, 5,200 feet

Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups:
- Top of Mora
- Rancho Parking Lot
- Top of Montebello
- Canyon Trailhead
- Saratoga
- McClellan

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the ride rules as well.

AV-B Ride Feb 8 ’25 - A few "short" climbs

AVBers,

The weather looks promising for Saturday, but just in case it takes a turn for the worse, I’ve planned a route that stays this side of the hills with plenty of bail-out options. The climbs are shorter (well, except for OLH), but that just means we get to tackle more of them!

We’ll be hitting Taaffe, Alpine & Joaquin, Westridge, Old La Honda, and winding through the Emerald Hills. There are a few twists and turns along the way, so make sure to load the route beforehand.

Hope to see you there!

Ride Leader
Louise

Start / End Location
Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route
A few "short" climbs
54 miles, 5,500 feet

Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups:
- Bottom of Page Mill
- Top of Joaquin
- Westridge and Portola
- Sky Londa (water)
- Woodside old store
- Emerald Hills Cafe

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the ride rules as well.

AV-V Ride Jan 23, 2025 - Coastal Classhack

The usual coastal classic, but this week we have an alternate ending place as our sponsor Shake Shack is treating us to free drink if we participate in their Shake Shack Track and Field event (I don’t really know what this entails, but I’d enjoy a post ride milkshake).

Ride Leader: Hannon

Start: Summit Bikes Palo Alto

End: !! Shake Shack @ Stanford Shopping Center !! https://maps.app.goo.gl/9gC9KX7LRjxZdg5R7

Route:

https://www.strava.com/routes/3317584045531869446

56 miles, 5100 ft

Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups:

Roberts

Skylonda

La Honda

Bike Hut

Top of Tunitas

Old Store

Shake Shack

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the ride rules as well.

AV-B Ride Jan 18 ’25 - Los Swetty Kings

AVBers,

We’ve got something for everyone in this route, starting with a couple of short climbs in Los Altos for the puncheurs, Kings Mountain for the climbers, then Skyline and Cañada for the time trialists. This week, let’s focus on maintaining a smooth 2x2 paceline on the flats - as much fun as it is to surge every bump in the road it’s easier to keep the group together with a steady pace. As usual, we’ll regroup after climbs (so feel free to go as hard as you want on those) and finish at Backyard Brew for post-ride coffee.

Hope to see you there!
Louise

Start / End Location
Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route
Los Swetty Kings
57 miles, 5,300 feet

Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups:
- Black Mountain Rd & Altamont
- Bottom of Page Mill
- Woodside Old Store at Tripp
- Top of Kings
- Top of Swett
- Pulgas Water Temple

Ride Leader
Louise

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the ride rules as well.

AV-B Ride Jan 11 - The Long Way to Saratoga

AVBers,

It looks like we’re in for a sunny Saturday, so let’s make the most of it! To celebrate the gorgeous weather—and my new bike!—we’ll take the scenic route to Saratoga, going via Old La Honda, West Alpine, and Highway 9. We’ll regroup at the top and bottom of the climbs, with a final water stop at Blaney Plaza in Saratoga before making a B-line along Foothill back to Backyard Brew.

Hope to see you there!
Louise

Start / End Location
Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route
The Long Way to Saratoga
60 miles, 5,500 feet

Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups:
- Alpine & Portola
- Sky Londa
- La Honda
- Top of West Alpine
- Blaney Plaza (Saratoga)

Ride Leader
Louise

Non-members are always welcome, but please complete the waiver once a year.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the ride rules as well.

AV-B Ride Jan 4: A Montebello New Year

Happy New Year!

We are throwing it back to my first AV-B ride and returning to Montebello. This time, the whole road is open and will not feature a 23% gravel section. We will start by going down Foothill and warming up with an out-and-back through the beautiful Stevens Canyon Road. We’ll then stop for water/bathrooms at the usual Canyon picnic area before tackling Montebello. Pace will of course be reasonable but you are welcome to smash the climb if you’d like. After a regroup at the top, we will cautiously descend the likely damp pavement before meandering home through Rancho San Antonio and Los Altos. This route hopefully has something new for everyone. See you there!

Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/3309995864286427138 - 53 miles, 5,000ft

We’ll start at Summit Bicycles and end at Backyard Brew.

We’ll regroup at the gate at the top of Stevens Canyon Road, then have a water/bathroom stop at Canyon Picnic Area. Next regroup will be at the top of Montebello. The descent will separate the group, so we can turn right off of Montebello and meet 500m down the road at Lakeshore Picnic Area for a final regroup & water top-off before heading back through Rancho San Antonio and Los Altos.

Meet at 9, leave 9:10

Ride leader: Wil

As always, non-members are always welcome, but please fill out the waiver: https://www.altovelo.org/forms

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the ride rules as well: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

AV-B Ride Dec 28 - Not Lexington Reservoir

AVBers,

Please note: I updated the route, given the valid concerns regarding the conditions of Los Gatos Creek Trail.

After stopping at Castle Rock Park for water, we will U-turn and ride on HWY-35 all the way until Skylonda, to descend via 84.
I will keep an endurance pace with fewer stops, as it should be at this time of the year. You are free to go as fast as you like on the hills, as long as you wait at the top for the rest of the group.
As usual, be safe and enjoy the ride!

Regroups:
Top of Pierce Rd
Castle Rock parking lot (Water)
Skylonda (Water)

The AV-B Ride is subject to Alto Velo’s Ride Rules (read them!)

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route Details

Map
Lenght: 55mi
Elevation: 5112 ft

Start Time

Meet @ 9 AM, leave by 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Marco

Non-Members:

Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is required one time per year.

Ride Etiquette: www.altovelo.org/ride-rules  

AV-B Ride Dec 21 - OLH/West Alpine

Hi riders,

For tomorrow’s AV-B ride, we will do a classic route going up OLH to Skylonda and returning via West Alpine and Page Mill/Moody. If you’re feeling good on the C ride and wanting to try out a B ride but have been scared off by the miles and daunting elevation numbers, this is the ride for you! Come burn off some calories in preparation for the pizza party winter banquet later that night :)

The weather forecast is currently showing some 7am rain showers but it looks not as cold as usual. Dress in layers so you don’t freeze on the descents! And please be extra cautious on the wet descents…

Regroups:

Sky Londa
La Honda
Alpine/Skyline

The AV-B Ride is subject to Alto Velo’s Ride Rules (read them!)

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41206317

Start Time

Meet @ 9 AM, leave by 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Hannah C

Non-Members:

Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is required one time per year.

Ride Etiquette: www.altovelo.org/ride-rules  

AV-B Ride SUNDAY Dec 15: OLH + Kings + Cañada

Hi AV B-riders,
According to my very accurate weather forecast, there will be a lot of rain on the peninsula this Saturday.
However, the sun will shine the following day, so I'm gonna be leading an AVB ride on Sunday.

The route includes 2 of our favorite climbs (OLH and Kings) + a stretch on Cañada rd
I’ll be keeping a consistent endurance pace, because it’s Sunday and I am usually lazy on Sundays.

PS. For those who cannot make it on Sunday, the C-ride is still going on on Saturday (rain route) and Matt’s also leading a Zwift ride.

Start Location
Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/3302728149427619302
52 miles, 4858ft+

Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups:
Skylonda (Water + Food)
Bottom of 84 (Quick regroup)
Top of Kings
Water Temple (Water)

Ride Leader
Marco

Non - Members:
Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is only required one time per year.

The AV B Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!)

Ride Etiquette https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

AV-B Ride Dec 7 - To Higgins and back

Hi AV B-riders,
This week we’ll be making the journey to Higgins and back via Kings and Tunitas, so be sure to have your climbing legs ready! The weather looks ok rain-wise, but it’ll probably be chilly around Skyline and the coast so I’d recommend layers.
Hope to see you there!
Louise

Start / End Location
Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/3300224481445797158
62 miles, 6,400 feet

Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups:
- top of Tunitas
- corner of Tunitas and Lobitos
- end of Higgins (water)
- Woodside Old Store (water)
- Sand Hill & Sharon Park Dr
- Backyard Brew

Ride Leader
Louise

Non - Members:
Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is only required one time per year.

The AV B Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!)

Ride Etiquette https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

AV-B Ride Nov 30 - Revised Coastal Classic

This Saturday, I am taking you AVB-ers on a scenic Coastal Classic route, swapping the usual OLH/84 climb for PMR/West Alpine.
My legs are still tired from yesterday’s ride so I will keep an endurance pace, but you are more than welcome to hit hard on the hills.

Start / End Location
Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route
https://www.strava.com/routes/3297697889754051792
54 miles, 5,636 feet

Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:12 AM

Regroups:
Top of PMR
Bottom of West Alpine
Bike Hut
Woodside Store
Backyard Brew

Ride Leader
Marco

Non - Members:
Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is only required one time per year.

The AV B Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!)

Ride Etiquette https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

AV-B Ride Nov 23 - Flaturday

The weather is looking at bit unpredictable on Saturday so the B ride is going to do a version of Hannon’s Flaturday ride down to Los Gatos taking in some shorter climbs with a few options for reducing the ride if conditions do get too unpleasant.

The AV B Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!)

Start / End Location
Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route
Flaturday
57 miles, 3,900 feet

Start Time
Meet: 9 AM
Leave: 9:11 AM

Ride Leader
Simon

Regroups:
Top of Laura Ct overlooking the old quarry
Saratoga
Top of Kennedy
Los Gatos town center
McClellan Ranch

Non - Members:
Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our rides. However, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. Filling out the waiver is only required one time per year.

Ride Etiquette https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules