RIDE DETAILS
All riders must register. Guests are welcome but also must register.
Mileage: 27 miles
Rating: 2 LM, ND (see ride ratings below or on valleyspokesmen.org website)
Elevation Gain: 1,600 ft.
Type: This is a No Drop ride
Time and Date: 8:30 a.m. Saturday September 18, 2021
Description:
27 mile loop starting at the Sycamore Valley Park & Ride lot. Regroup and coffee break at the 18 mile mark at the Starbucks in Blackhawk Plaza.
Starting and ending points:
Sycamore Valley Park & Ride Lot,
Danville, CA
Regroup and coffee break:
Starbucks
4000 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
All riders must register. Guests are welcome but also must register. Please bring your own route sheets as I won't have any printed. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier than the start time if you need time to set up.
Ride Host: Satish Sathe
sathe2@gmail.com
408-568-6237
Ride Ratings:
Terrain:
Terrain ratings are numbered 1 through 5 and defined as follows:
1. Generally flat with a few easy grades; suitable for beginners and casual riders. (Iron Horse Trail, San Ramon Valley Blvd.)
2. Mostly easy grades with a few rolling hills; a challenge for beginners (Crow Canyon, Collier Canyon, Bollinger Canyon to Las Trampas)
3. Moderate grades; some challenge for the average rider (Redwood Rd, Calaveras, Del Valle)
4. Steep grades with some relief (Mt. Diablo Junction, Mines Rd, Mt. Hamilton West)
5. Mostly steep grades; for strong riders (Mt. Hamilton East, Diablo Summit, Tunitas Creek Rd)
Pace
1. ND – No Drop – The group will do its best to not drop any rider. There will be frequent regroups.
2. L – Leisurely; many regroups
3. M – Moderate; occasional regroups
4. B – Brisk; few regroups
5. S – Steady; strenuous, rapid pace
To determine which of the pace is most appropriate for you, imagine pedaling a flat 15-mile route. Our club's average rolling speed will be: L=12mph M=16mph B=19mph S=22mph
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