We will be starting and finishing this ride at Split Rock Velo Center, near Pond Farm in the West End of San Rafael. Assos is sponsoring this ride and will be giving every rider a free water bottle and MORE! Further details to follow. To reserve your water bottle and other Assos swag, please register at
Assos Sign up Genius as well as Marin Cyclists usual registration.
The
longer route, 48 miles, 3,000 feet of climbing, will travel west on Lucas Valley Road to Pt Reyes Station and return via Sir Francis Drake. There will be two pace options for the longer route. A racer dude, Justin, from Split Rock Velo Center will lead a "casual no drop pace group," average 16-18 mph overall. Margie B will lead a more moderate pace (moving average 14-16 mph). Climbs include Big Rock (0.9 miles, 8.5%), Olema Hill (1.1 mile, 5.4%) and eastbound White's Hill (1 mile, 3.5%). Suggested regroups are Nicasio and Pt Reyes Station.
Mike D will be leading a
shorter route, 30 miles 2000 feet of climbing, out Lucas Valley road to Nicasio and back via Sir Francis Drake Blvd. This group will keep a social pace, averaging 12-14 mph moving speed. Suggested regroups are top of Big Rock, Nicasio, and Samuel P Taylor Park. Climbing difficulties include Big Rock (0.9 miles, 8.5%)and eastbound White's Hill (1 mile, 3.5%).
Please arrive by 8:45 for registration, introductions and a safety chat. Wheels will roll at 9 am.