Alto Velo C Ride - April 12th, 2025 - Crestview via Palomar and Woodridge

Hi All

We will be going north Saturday, and the weather forecast looks favorable. We will get up to Crestview via Palomar. There are many turns up Palomar, so just follow the signs to keep on Palomar. We have a very short regroup at the gate and a longer regroup at Crestview Park (Let’s NOT miss this stop). We will follow Crestview and then Ralston to Crystal Springs with a connection to Woodridge. We will then go up Woodridge climb and connect with Black Mountain Rd. We will then head back on Skyline-Canada and the last main regroup will be at the Water Temple.

AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9:00 am, rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: Crestview via Palomar and Woodridge
Regroups
Mountain Home and 84 (Woodside)
Crestview Park
Skyline and Golf Course Dr.
Water Temple
Zombie Coffee

Ride Leader: John
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The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!).

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

Alto Velo C Ride - April 5th, 2025 - Coastal Classic supported by Bicycle Law

Hi All

Spring feels like it has sprung today and it is expected to hold through the weekend. Let’s take a slightly longer ride and head over to the west side of the hills and do the Coastal Classic. Those of you that can stay to the end of the ride, Bicycle Law, will be sponsoring Coffee & Snacks at Manresa (T&C Palo Alto) following the ride.

Bicycle Law is one of our Supporting Sponsors. They are a law firm specializing in litigation on behalf of cyclists. If you are injured as a result of a hostile driver, hostile road design, or something else, Bicycle law may be able to help. Thanks to the work of the Bicycle Law team, both amateur and professional cyclists have received as much as six-figure settlements after crashes. Alto Velo is proud to partner with a firm that is not only helping individual cyclists, but also the greater cycling community by holding motorists accountable for their actions.

AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9:00 am, rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: Coastal Classic (Manresa)
Regroups

Alpine / Portola

Sky Londa

Apple Jack’s

Bike Hut

Old Woodside Store

Ride Leader: Ed
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The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!).

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

Alto Velo C Ride - March 22th, 2025 - Cat’s Hill Route (start in Los Gatos)

Hi All

This weekend we are making our annual ride to support AVRT @ Cat’s Hill. Weather looks to be decent and in the low 60s. The 8:30 am race has a couple of our participants, but starting later is when you will see the most AV riders. After the ride, we will have a tent on the course with snacks and refreshments. We hope you will hangout and support the team.

The plan is to start from Summit - Los Gatos at 10:00am and ride through Almaden Valley, New Almaden and climb up the back side of Hick Road. I have ridden some of these road but not all of them, but I have check with some people so we should be good. We can think of it as a true exploration ride.
AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9:50 am, rolling by 10:10am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: Cat’s Hill (46 mi, 4000ft)
Regroups

TBD

Ride Leader: Ed
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The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!).

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

Alto Velo C Ride - March 15th, 2025 - Simon Sojourn

Hi All

Weather can be unpredictable. Right now we are calling for good enough weather tomorrow (Saturday) so I have posted this Kings, Swett, 35 and Canada route. We will be heading through Stanford on our way back to get more views of the beautiful flowers that we saw last week.

However, should the weather be wet or Skyline look ‘ugly’, we can modify the route to stay low and still have a great time. It is the company that makes it great.
AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: Simon Sojourn
Regroups

• Alpine / Portola

• Top of Skyline

• Top of Swett

• Water Temple

Ride Leader: Ed
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The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!).

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

AV-C Ride March 1st - Los Altos Hills and Montebello

Hi All

Weather forecast looks good for the day, so we will head to the hills. This weekend’s route starts off with some warm-up climbs in the Los Altos Hills, and we’ll find our way to our regular Rancho San Antonio regroup spot, where there’s water and restrooms. The route simply gets back to Foothill Blvd, which will then connect to Montebello climb. For those not familiar with this climb, it starts out steep with a relatively flat portion past the school (1.6 mi), followed by more climbing (Montebello Climb 5.2mi). For those Gravel types, you can keep going at the top, and those familiar with the trails can find their way back to Backyard Brew (by PM or Alpine trail). At top, we can see if anyone needs a pitstop (Mt. Eden Rd Canyon Picnic Area), OR will will regroup at Stevens Creek Reservoir parking lot at the bottom. After our regroup, we will then proceed back on Foothill Blvd.

The forecast is for cooler temps, so you may need layers to strip off going up hill and to put back on for the downhill.

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: AVC -LA Hills and Montebello
Stats: 40.2mi, 3,937ft
Regroups:
* Rancho San Antonio (WC)
* Top of Montebello (hopefully with a clear view)
* Last stop will either be Canyon Picnic Area (Base of Mt. Eden (WC)), OR Stevens Creek Reservoir parking lot
* Backyard Brew

Ride Leader: John
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The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!).

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

Alto Velo C Ride - Feb 8th, 2025 - Canada / Black Mountain Road / Crestview

Hi All

Saturday looks like cool temperatures but very sunny. We will avoid Skyline but still tackle 3 hills to give us some climbing (Black Mountain, Crestview and Edgewood). Generally this will take us out Canada and to the reservoir dam where we will head right down the hill to a steep left hand climb. Woodridge will met up with Black Mountain and we will track back to the dam. We will head down again to Polhemis and up to Crestview from the less steep side. Across the top we will go, and down the super fast descent into Edgewood. We will then turn right and up Edgewood back to Canada. For there it is mostly downhill through Atherton, Alameda and back through Stanford Campus.
AV B & C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Routes: Canada / Black Mountain / Crestview
Regroups

• Canada / Woodside Rd

• Dam

• Dam

• Edgewood / Canada

Ride Leader: Ed
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The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!).

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

Alto Velo B & C Ride - Feb 1st, 2025 - Rain Route Options

Hi All

As I am sure the majority of you know, it is supposed to start raining tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday morning looks to be the heaviest of the next 5-6 rain days. We need the water so I am not going to complain. And we have had some amazing sunny days where we have gotten good winter riding in.

We have decided to combine the B & C Rides for those hardy souls that want to brave the weather and ride.

If a ride leader doesn’t show up, please self organize and choose one of these 2 routes or self organize. I can neither confirm nor deny if I will be present at the ride.
AV B & C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Routes:

#1: Rain Route North

#2: Rain Route South
Regroups

• TBD

Ride Leader: Ed or others
________________________________________________

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

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

Alto Velo C Ride - Jan 25th, 2025 - Huddard / Emerald Hills / Page Mill

Hi All

I think of this as a modified old school C Ride. We will tackle 3 hills (Huddard, Emerald and Page Mill) before returning to Stanford Mall and Shake Shack. At Shake Shack we will get free beverages and hang out under our tent.

On Saturday 1/25, we will be hosting our first Shack Track & Field event. The last Saturday of every month all of our group rides will end at the Stanford Shopping Center Shake Shack. All participants will get one free drink and can buy more food/drinks as they wish. We will have the club tent and bike rack there and have the outdoor space on the South side of the restaurant reserved for Alto Velo. You'll need to sign in with a Shake Shack representative and then you'll get a voucher for a free drink (lemonade, milkshakes, root beer, etc. up to $7).
AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: Huddard / Emerald / Page Mill
Regroups

• Tripp / Kings (2nd time)

• Emerald Hills Coffee)

• Canada / Jefferson

• Arastedero / Page Mill

• Altamont / Briones

Ride Leader: Ed
________________________________________________

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

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

Alto Velo C Ride - Jan 11th, 2025 - Kings/ WOLH

Hi All

Since it was so beautiful on WOLH and I was pointing out the skulls to the newcomers, let’s do it again on what is supposed to be another beautiful day.
AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: Kings / WOLH 
Regroups

• Trip / Kings

• Top of Kings

• Sky Londa (2x)

• Portola / Sand Hill

• Arastedero / Page Mill

Ride Leader: Ed
________________________________________________

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

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

AV-C Ride Dec 7th, 2024 - OLH / WOLH / Huddard / Westridge

Hi All

Pretty straight forward ride this weekend. The weather has been so beautiful; let’s enjoy it.
AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: OLH / WOLH / Huddard / Westridge
Regroups

• Alpine/Portola

• Sky Londa (2x)

• Bottom of 84

• Old Woodside Store (2nd time)

• Westridge / Alpine

Ride Leader: Ed
________________________________________________

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

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

AV-C Ride Nov 30th, 2024 - Kings and Swett

Hi All

We will be doing Kings this week and then Swett. Our planned rest stops are Alpine/Portola and the old Woodside store x2 (before and after Kings/Swett/84 loop). We will also have short regroups after Kings and Swett climbs and before 84 descent.  Looking forward to our ride Saturday!

King-Swett - 43.4miles, 3.599k feet

AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: King-Sweet
Regroups

• Alpine/Portola and the old Woodside store x2 (before and after Kings/Swett/84 loop)

• After Kings and Swett climbs and before 84 descent

Ride Leader: Jonathan
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The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!).

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

AV-C Ride Nov 23th, 2024 - North or South Rain Route

Hi All

I (Ed) will be leading this week again. We have been monitoring the weather all week, and nothing seems to be completely settled for Saturday morning. Lets meet up and decide if we would prefer north or south. Possible routes are listed below.

North Rain Route - 42miles, 2.6K fee

South Rain Route - 45miles, 2K feet
AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: TBD
Stats: TBD
Regroups

• TBD

Ride Leader: Ed Stewart
________________________________________________

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

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

AV-C Ride Nov 16th, 2024 - Over hills and dales of PV and RWS

Hi All

I (Ed) will be leading this week. We will test out a few more unused tracks through my birth city of Portola Valley, and finish it off with a couple steep hills in Emerald Hills. The goal will be to keep the regroups and peloton tight. Let’s socialize and enjoy everybody’s company. There are still a few short steep hills to die on if you choose.
AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: Hill and Dales
Stats: 47 mi, ~3,600 ft
Regroups

• Redberry Road

• Peak Lane

• Old Woodside Store

• Emerald Hills Coffee

• Canada Road

Ride Leader: Ed Stewart
________________________________________________

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

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

AV-C Ride Nov 9th, 2024 - Saratoga, Los Gatos (Kennedy, Shannon and Trail of Tears)

Hi All

We will be going south to the Los Gatos area. We will be going a direct route to Los Gatos and returning via the hills of Saratoga and Los Altos.

While this is a bit of a longer ride, there will be a shorter option that will head back from Saratoga (~35 miles).

New riders are welcome and encouraged!

AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link:  Saratoga / Los Gatos
Stats: 52 mi, ~3,300 ft
Regroups

• McClellen Park

• Saratoga

• Los Gatos (town square after Kennedy / Shannon)

• Mtn. Winery

• Rancho Parking Lot / Bathrooms

Ride Leader: Brandy Stewart (and other Stewart)
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The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!).

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

AV-C Ride Oct 26th, 2024 - Crestview via Palomar and Woodridge Climb

Hi All

We will be going north Saturday, and the weather forecast looks favorable. We will get up to Crestview via Palomar. There are many turns up Palomar, so just follow the signs to keep on Palomar. We have a very short regroup at the gate and a longer regroup at Crestview Park. We will follow Crestview and then Ralston to Crystal Springs with a connection to Woodridge. We will then go up Woodridge climb and connect with Black Mountain Rd. We will then head back on Skyline-Canada and the last main regroup will be at the Water Temple.

AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link:  Crestview via Palomar and Woodridge
Stats: 44 mi, ~3,400 ft
Regroups:
Mountain Home and 84 (Woodside)
Crestview Park
Skyline and Golf Course Dr.
Water Temple
Backyard Brew

Ride Leader: John and others
________________________________________________

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

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.

AV-C Ride Oct 12, 2024 - OLH / WOLH / Woodside / PV

Hi All

Saturday is Day of the Horse in Woodside. There are organized trail rides from 11 - 3. At 3, the horses and riders will end up at the Horse Park. We should have minimal interaction with them, but as we travel through Woodside let’s make sure to call out “cyclists back” to let the riders and horses know we are coming by.

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

Day of the Horse

Start Time

Meet: 9:00 AM

Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Ed Stewart and other(s)

Planned Regroups:
Alpine / Portola

Sky Londa (2x) - water / bathroom

Bottom E84

Top Of Willowbrook

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

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

AV-C Ride Oct 12, 2024 - OLH / WOLH / Woodside / PV

Hi All

Saturday is Day of the Horse in Woodside. There are organized trail rides from 11 - 3. At 3, the horses and riders will end up at the Horse Park. We should have minimal interaction with them, but as we travel through Woodside let’s make sure to call out “cyclists back” to let the riders and horses know we are coming by.

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

Day of the Horse

Start Time

Meet: 9:00 AM

Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Ed Stewart and other(s)

Planned Regroups:
Alpine / Portola

Sky Londa (2x) - water / bathroom

Bottom E84

Top Of Willowbrook

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

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

AV-C Ride Sept 14, 2024 - King, Swett, 92, Canada

Hi All

Last week was brutal. Those steep climbs were tough, and I am so glad my newish bike has a 35-33. This week we only have 1 steep pitch on Swett, and the rest is more straight forward. There is also an option to avoid Swett and just meet the group at Swett / 35 (Skyline) if you so desire.

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

Kings / Swett / 92 / Canada

~47 miles and 3,800 ft

Start Time

Meet: 9:00 AM

Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Ed Stewart and other(s)

Planned Regroups:
Alpine / Portola

Tripp - Old Woodside Store (water) if necessary

Top of Kings

Swett / 35

Pulgas Water Temple (water)

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

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

AV-C Ride Sept 7, 2024 - Stevens Canyon, Redwood Gulch, Sanborn, Quarry Road

Hi All

This week’s ride is for punchy climbers. No extended hills, but a few steeper segments but nothing lasting longer than 1 mile.

Redwood Gulch

Sanborn

Quarry Road

Start / End Location

Summit Bicycles, California Ave

Route

Steven’s Canyon, Redwood Gulch and Quarry Road

~47 miles and 3,700 ft

Start Time

Meet: 9:00 AM

Leave: 9:15 AM

Ride Leader

Ed Stewart and other(s)

Planned Regroups:
Stevens Canyon / Mt. Eden (mile 14.3) - water

Saratoga (mile 29) - water

Stevens Canyon / Mt. Eden (mile 34.3) - water

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

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

AV-C Ride August 31st, 2024 - OLH & W-OLH + Joaquin (UPDATE)

Hi All

With the Kings Mt Art Fair, the route was UPDATED, and we will do three climbs; Old La Honda Rd, West OLH, and Joaquin. We will use our typical regroup spots of 84 & Skyline and Little Peoples Park before Joaquin. There are some options we can discuss the morning of the ride. The weather forecast is look’n good and hope to see you Saturday.

AV C Ride
Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link:  OLH & W-OLH + Joaquin
Stats: 42.5 mi, 3,919 ft
Regroups:
Portola Rd and Alpine
84 and Skyline
Huddart Park
Backyard Brew

Ride Leader: John
________________________________________________

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

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.

The AV C Ride offers a more moderate workout than the other Alto Velo rides (although a workout it is). Group riding skills & communication in a supportive controlled peloton are emphasized. When not on designated climbs, we aim to keep the group together.