AV-C Ride 6.29.2024 Los Altos Hills and Montebello

Hi All

This weekend’s route starts off with some warm-up climbs in the Los Altos Hills that will take us to the top of Rancho San Antonio. We will have a regroup in the park at our usual spot for 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 (self-guided, Alpine trail or PM) and then consider meeting us back at Backyard Brew. We will then have a short regroup at the top and then a longer regroup at the park-stop below Mt. Eden Rd (Canyon Picnic Area). After our last regroup, we will then proceed back on Foothill Blvd.

The forecast is for warm weather. So, keep hydrated and load up on water at the regroups and consider double water bottles for your ride.

BTW, this ride will provide conditioning for the Bike Hut Classic (July 4 to 21) rides that will be coming up for AVC group in July.

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: Montebello AVC Route
Stats: 42.5mi, 3,791ft
Regroups:
Rancho San Antonio (WC)
Top of Montebello (short)
Canyon Picnic Area, park at the base of Mt. Eden (WC)
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 Jun22’24

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route: OLH-84 Figure 8
https://www.strava.com/routes/3238686188088442144

42 miles, 3.3k' vertical

Let’s celebrate the reopening of West Old La Honda and 84E with the Figure 8 classic from Steve E (former B Ride leader)!

The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!) and all participants must sign an annual waiver.

Non - Members: Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our ride; however, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club.

Time: Saturday gather at 9:00am, rolling by 9:15am

Start: Summit Bikes - 392 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summit is Alto Velo's sponsoring bike shop.

Protocol:

• Helmets required, no sudden lateral moves, call out hazards, call out mechanical problems, ride at a steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding

• Jam as hard as you like on the climbs, occasional sprint OK, soft pedal for an in-flight regroup when we get separated

• Regroup at the top of every major climb and every significant descent — everyone descends at their own safe speed

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

• If you breakaway before the first regroup please be encouraged to wait at the first stop (if the wait is too long we will break the ride into two fragments: drop and no drop)

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: first regroup at Alpine and Portola, subsequent regroups will be called out in real-time

The REZ loop (with sideshow Bob) 6/8/24

Hi Peloton

We are going around the reservoir with some extra climbs you may not have been on. Sarahills & Quarry Rd after Comer

Please download the rout. https://www.strava.com/routes/3013282307531306728

• I have identified regroups and water / bathroom breaks on the route link.

• We WILL stay together until the Quarry for a quick regroup. See the list of regroups below

• Please maintain your “line” in the peloton and safe riding practices!!!

• New riders introduce yourself

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: The REZ Loop

Finish: Back Yard Brew

https://www.strava.com/routes/3013282307531306728
Stats: ~44mi, ~4100ft

Regroups

• The Quarry (a quicky)

• The top of Mora/Water Tank (a quicky)

• Rancho San Antonio, Water/Bathrooms

• Top of Comer

• Mt. Winery

• Stevens Creek canyon & Mt Eden, Water/Bathrooms

• We will zig zag our way through Rancho & LA hills back.

• Final regroup @ Back Yard Brew

Thank you,

Eric
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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 6.1.2024 Kings Mt. Road w/Swett

Hi All

We will be going up to Skyline Saturday via Kings Mt. rd, and the weather forecast looks favorable. We will go up the typical way through Sandhill and then have a mini-regroup at Mt. Home/84. We then go through Huddart Park for a regroup at our typical spot. Next regroup is after Kings Mt and Swett climb, at the top. There is an option to go down Kings Mt. and then meet the group at the Water Temple, if you don’t want to do Skyline. We will then continue down Canada and then to Whiskey and Sandhill.

This is Roger’s last ride with us before he moves away. He will be missed and we wish him well. Hopefully, he can join us on rides on his visits to the Bay Area.

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: Kings Mt. Road w/Swett
Stats: both 43.2mi, 3,547ft
Regroups:
Mt Home & 84 (Short)
Huddart Park (loo and water)
Swett at top
Water Temple (loo and water)

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.

AV-C 5/25/24 Los Altos hills, Westridge hills & Emerald hills maze

Route: Los Alto, Westridge & Emerald Hills
https://www.strava.com/routes/3227432585412877008

44 miles, 3.7k' vertical

Download the rout as to not loose your way through the twists & turns of this ride

The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!) and all participants must sign an annual waiver

Non - Members: Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our ride; however, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. New riders introduce yourself

We will stay together for the first flat section till Los Alto hills. Up to Pagemill, over Arastradero, then over the Westridge “steeps”. Out Portola Rd/84 to Trip for a water stop @ the old woodside store. Through the maze, Cañada rd & over Edgewood. We will climb my personal fav “Emerald Hills Maze” back to Cañada. After Whisky hill & sand hill, a recovery pace back for Coffee, tea & pastries @ Back Yard Brew.

Time: Saturday gather at 9:00am, rolling by 9:15am

Start: Summit Bikes - 392 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summit is Alto Velo's sponsoring bike shop.

Protocol:

• Helmets required, no sudden lateral moves, call out hazards, call out mechanical problems, ride at a steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding.

• NO CROSSING DOUBLE YELLOWS

• Jam as hard as you like on the climbs, occasional sprint OK, soft pedal for an in-flight regroup when we get separated

• Regroup at the top of every major climb and or every significant descent — everyone descends at their own safe speed

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

• If you breakaway before the first regroup please be encouraged to wait at the first stop (if the wait is too long we will break the ride into two fragments: drop and no drop)

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: Old Woodside store, bottom of Edgewood @ Cordillaris & Jefferson & Cañada. Lastly a very quick stop on Sand Hill across from the Shell station to gather everone

https://www.strava.com/routes/3227432585412877008

AV-C 5/25/24 Los Altos hills, Westridge hills & Emerald hills maze

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route: Los Alto, Westridge & Emerald Hills
https://www.strava.com/routes/3227432585412877008

44 miles, 3.7k' vertical

Download the rout as to not loose your way through the twists & turns of this ride

The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!) and all participants must sign an annual waiver

Non - Members: Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our ride; however, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club. New riders introduce yourself

We will stay together for the first flat section till Los Alto hills. Up to Pagemill, over Arastradero, then over the Westridge “steeps”. Out Portola Rd/84 to Trip for a water stop @ the old woodside store. Through the maze, Cañada rd & over Edgewood. We will climb my personal fav “Emerald Hills Maze” back to Cañada. After Whisky hill & sand hill, a recovery pace back for Coffee, tea & pastries @ Back Yard Brew.

Time: Saturday gather at 9:00am, rolling by 9:15am

Start: Summit Bikes - 392 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summit is Alto Velo's sponsoring bike shop.

Protocol:

• Helmets required, no sudden lateral moves, call out hazards, call out mechanical problems, ride at a steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding.

• NO CROSSING DOUBLE YELLOWS

• Jam as hard as you like on the climbs, occasional sprint OK, soft pedal for an in-flight regroup when we get separated

• Regroup at the top of every major climb and or every significant descent — everyone descends at their own safe speed

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

• If you breakaway before the first regroup please be encouraged to wait at the first stop (if the wait is too long we will break the ride into two fragments: drop and no drop)

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: Old Woodside store, bottom of Edgewood @ Cordillaris & Jefferson & Cañada. Lastly a very quick stop on Sand Hill across from the Shell station to gather everone

https://www.strava.com/routes/3227432585412877008

Alto Velo C Ride May18’24

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route: Montebello
https://www.strava.com/routes/3226037375535329562

39 miles, 3.9k' vertical

The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!) and all participants must sign an annual waiver.

Non - Members: Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our ride; however, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club.

After enjoying Redwood Gulch last week (thank you, Jonathan), Montebello will be easy

Time: Saturday gather at 9:00am, rolling by 9:15am

Start: Summit Bikes - 392 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summit is Alto Velo's sponsoring bike shop.

Protocol:

• Helmets required, no sudden lateral moves, call out hazards, call out mechanical problems, ride at a steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding

• Jam as hard as you like on the climbs, occasional sprint OK, soft pedal for an in-flight regroup when we get separated

• Regroup at the top of every major climb and every significant descent — everyone descends at their own safe speed

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

• If you breakaway before the first regroup please be encouraged to wait at the first stop (if the wait is too long we will break the ride into two fragments: drop and no drop)

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: first regroup in Rancho San Antonio, subsequent regroups will be called out in real-time; may call an audible for a short detour to regroup in McClellan Ranch Park after Montebello

Saturday C Ride, May 11th, 2024: Pancakes all way down

Hello AV, 

For this weekend's C ride I thought it would be a shame if we missed out on the pancake party B and A-Endurance are partaking in.  We will be going the reverse direction as A and B, heading out via Foothill until we arrive at our first rest stop at the picnic area just off the Mt Eden junction with Steven's Canyon.  From there we will climb Redwood Gulch and 9 up to Skyline for pancakes (bring $5!).  After that it's along Skyline to a Page Mill descent and a final regroup at Page and Arastradero before either an extra bonus mini loop (not mapped) or a nice roll back to coffee.  

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: Pancakes, Pancakes! 
Stats: ~40 mi, ~4kft

Ride Leader: Jonathan Lewis

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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 May, 4 2024: Canceled

Hi Peloton

We held out as long as possible, but instead of getting better, the forecast has gotten worst for Saturday. I still can’t believe that there is only 1 day of rain forecast in 2 weeks and it is on a Saturday. Both the B & C Rides are canceled for this Saturday, 5/4/24.

Reminder

Saturday from 9am to 12 noon at 268 Castro St, Mountain View head to Dave Keefe, one of AV's longest standing sponsors, and his company Action Properties for some spring shredding and coffee! There will be secure document shredding by Shred Works and an espresso bar by Cafe Carello. RSVP HERE!

Ed Stewart

Alto Velo C Ride Apr27’24

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route: Lower Page Mill, Old La Honda, 84, Canada College
https://www.strava.com/routes/2995865054574334058
40 miles, 3.4k' vertical

The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!) and all participants must sign an annual waiver.

Non - Members: Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our ride; however, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club.

Time: Saturday gather at 9:00am, rolling by 9:15am

Start: Summit Bikes - 392 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summit is Alto Velo's sponsoring bike shop.

Protocol:

• Helmets required, no sudden lateral moves, call out hazards, call out mechanical problems, ride at a steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding

• Jam as hard as you like on the climbs, occasional sprint OK, soft pedal for an in-flight regroup when we get separated

• Regroup at the top of every major climb and every significant descent — everyone descends at their own safe speed

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

• If you breakaway before the first regroup please be encouraged to wait at the first stop (if the wait is too long we will break the ride into two fragments: drop and no drop)

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: soft pedal regroup on Altamont before we get to Page Mill, stopped regroup at bottom of PM and Arastradero; next regroup will be called out @ each regroup

Alto Velo C Ride 4.20.2024 Los Altos Hills, Mt Eden, Saratoga

Hi All

We will first head up Page Mill to Foothill Park, and then meander through the Los Altos Hills riding along a couple of Egan hills (Briones Way, Tepa, Mora Trail,…). We will end up in Rancho San Antonio, and them make our way to Mt Eden. We eventually get to Saratoga. We are on a group ride, so we will have mini regroups at the top of each climb. There are a couple of bail out options that I will explain at the beginning of the ride. We will have a mini regroup at the exit of Foothill Park, with major stops and water spots at Rancho, and Mc Clellan Ranch.

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: Los Alto Hills and Saratoga
Stats: both ~44.6mi, ~3,612ft
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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.

John

Alto Velo C Ride Apr - 13 - 24: Rain Route

Hi Peloton

How can the forecast for 14 days show only 1 day of rain and that is on a Saturday? Please self organize if it is raining. I will instead ride on Sunday.

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9:00am. rolling by 9:10am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: Rain Route
Stats: ~43mi, ~2366 ft

Regroups

• Robert’s (Woodside)

• End of 92

• Ralston Bike Path / Canada

• Puligas Water Temple (water and bathroom)

• Sand Hill (across from Shell Station)

Thank you,

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.

Ed Stewart

Alto Velo C Ride 4.6.2024 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. For those chasing segments, you can go up and come back to the park. We will then make our way to Woodridge and go up Woodridge climb and then 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: both ~44.9mi, ~3,392ft
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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.

John

Rain Rout 3/30/24

AV-C Peloton

It looks like the forecasters are predicting rain on Saturday, and depending on the starting weather conditions, we may do a Rain route (Cañada to Crystal Springs with some extra stuff. https://www.strava.com/routes/3162875936339982438 ). If we have heavy rain @ start time I’ll be a no show but feel free to follow the rout on your own.

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: https://www.strava.com/routes/3162875936339982438
Stats: both ~40mi, ~2700ft
________________________________________________

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.

New riders, introduce yourself!!!

Eric

Alto Velo C Ride Mar - 23 - 24: Cat’s Hill

Hi Peloton

This weekend we are making a big push to support AVRT @ Cat’s Hill. Unfortunately, the weather doesn’t look like it going to be as good as the last week but we are holding out hope. 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 9:30am and ride through Almaden Valley and New Almaden. 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 9:30am. rolling by 9:40am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: AV (Almaden Valley)
Stats: ~38mi, ~3500 ft

Regroups

• TBD

Thank you,

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.

Ed Stewart

Alto Velo C Ride, Mar16’24

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route: Old La Honda, 84, Palo Alto Foothills Park
https://www.strava.com/routes/3201919994817917644
41 miles, 3.8k' vertical

The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!) and all participants must sign an annual waiver.

Non - Members: Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our ride; however, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club.

Time: Saturday gather at 9:00am, rolling by 9:15am

Start: Summit Bikes - 392 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summit is Alto Velo's sponsoring bike shop.

Protocol:

• Helmets required, no sudden lateral moves, call out hazards, call out mechanical problems, ride at a steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding

• Jam as hard as you like on the climbs, occasional sprint OK, soft pedal for an in-flight regroup when we get separated

• Regroup at the top of every major climb and every significant descent — everyone descends at their own safe speed

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

• If you breakaway before the first regroup please be encouraged to wait at the first stop (if the wait is too long we will break the ride into two fragments: drop and no drop)

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: soft pedal on Sandhill/Portola between Whiskey and OLH, regroup at bottom of OLH if we are not yet together; next regroup will be called out @ each regroup

Alto Velo C Ride Mar - 9 - 24: Backward Peet’s (kind of)

Hi Peloton

My creativity isn’t so great tonight, but I hope you will still enjoy it. I have taken part of the old Peet’s Ride and done it backwards, and also done some the normal way, and then added a few twists.

• I have identified regroups and water / bathroom breaks on the route link. We have 4 planned regroups and 1 water stop. We can always add more.

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: Modified Backwards Peet’s
Stats: ~42mi, ~3200 ft

Regroups

• Westridge / Portola

• Woodside Store / Tripp (after Huddard)

• Edgewood / Canada

• Alpine / Portola

Thank you,

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.

Ed Stewart

Alto Velo C Ride Feb - 24 - 24: Modified Steve Esswein

Hi Peloton

For those of you newer to Alto Velo, we had a long time ride leader who frequently took us up OLH, and WOLH, Steve Esswein. Steve retired and moved to Bend, OR, but I have named this route in honor of him. This used to be the winter B Route on good weather days and now we are tackling it. It is only slightly different than a route we did a few weeks ago so we can definitely all do it.

• I have identified regroups and water / bathroom breaks on the route link. We have 5 planned regroups and the last planned water is Sky Londa on stop #2 there.

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route: Modified Steve Esswein
Stats: ~40mi, ~3600 ft

Regroups

• Alpine / Portola (water)

• Sky Londa (everything)

• Sky Londa #2 (everything)

• Bottom of W 84 (quick)

• Alpine / Westridge (quick)

Thank you,

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.

Ed Stewart

AV-C Ride 2.17.2024 Rain Route

Hi All

It looks like the forecasters are predicting rain on Saturday, and depending on the starting weather conditions, we may do the classic Rain route (Cañada to Crystal Springs). If we have a bit more favorable conditions we may choose a more central route around Portola and Los Altos hills. If we are doing the Rain route, we may start with the Bers.

AV C Ride

Time: Saturday, gather at 9am. rolling by 9:15am
Start: Summit Bicycles 
Route Link: AV Rain Route, Central Route
Stats: both ~36mi, ~2200ft
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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.

John

Alto Velo C Ride Feb10’23

Starts at Summit Bicycles in Palo Alto

Route: Old La Honda and West Old La Honda
https://www.strava.com/routes/3077026234513907318
40 miles, 3.3k' vertical

The AV C Ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules (read them!) and all participants must sign an annual waiver.

Non - Members: Alto Velo welcomes non-members to join us on our ride; however, non-members must have a Waiver on file with the club.

Time: Saturday gather at 9:00am, rolling by 9:15am

Start: Summit Bikes - 392 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summit is Alto Velo's sponsoring bike shop.

Protocol:

• Helmets required, no sudden lateral moves, call out hazards, call out mechanical problems, ride at a steady pace, …, ask for a mentor if you are new to group riding

• Jam as hard as you like on the climbs, occasional sprint OK, soft pedal for an in-flight regroup when we get separated

• Regroup at the top of every major climb and every significant descent — everyone descends at their own safe speed

• Pay attention to the regroup locations and don’t pass them if you wish to stay with the group

• If you breakaway before the first regroup please be encouraged to wait at the first stop (if the wait is too long we will break the ride into two fragments: drop and no drop)

Bring two water bottles

Regroups: first stationary regroup at the corner of Alpine and Portola, each subsequent regroup location will be called out during a stop