Chill Gravel Ride 33 miles, +955' Social Pace (Jan)
About this event
***PLEASE NO EBIKES ON THIS RIDE. EBIKES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON MANY MILES OF UNPAVED ROADS ON THIS RIDE.***.
Time: Meet 9:45AM/Roll 10AM
Location: Red Whale Coffees, **meet at Redwood Cafe Parking lot, 175 Paul Dr. San Rafael, CA
Pace: Social Pace 10-12 mph for the entire ride inclusive of all climbs Legend & Pace Rating
Route: Route Map Lollipop loop with a combined 17 miles of gravel trails; there are loose gravel and dirt on several sections; at least 32cc gravel tires are recommended. A gravel bike or mountain bike is ideal. There are some very tight turns and loose gravel terrain which require sound bike handling skills and good tire traction. Not a Beginner's ride.
Description: Hop on a Chill Gravel Ride with Jan Lau. We'll start at the same spot as the Sunday Red Whale ride, at the Redwood Cafe Parking lot. Things diverge as soon as we roll out to Smith Ranch Road. We'll hit the SF Bay Trail around the ponds and the Hamilton Wetlands. We'll take the SMART pathway north to check out the Rush Creek space and the Bahia Trail. And after that, it's time for the return trip. Several low traffic volume roads and the SMART pathway, we'll back track the way we came along the lollipop stick.
NOT A NO DROP RIDE. Not a beginner's ride.
Faster and slower pace riders welcome but should be prepared to provide their own navigation. If you ride way slower or faster than the main group you will be separated and will likely be riding on your own. Try to find a small pod who knows the way and stick together. Please review the route well in advance of the ride. Download it to your bike computer or print out a cue sheet.
Registration Info
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-All riders must register to ride, members and non-members
-32cc or wider tires are recommended
-20% or more chance of rain at noon cancels the ride
-Must wear a helmet
-Please make sure your bike is in good maintenance
-Bring spare tube(s), mini pump/C02, or tubeless repair kit as necessary
-Day time running lights are highly recommended
-Please obey all traffic rules
-Share the road, ride as far to the right as practicable
-Please download the route to your bike computer or print out a route sheet
-Respect the ride leader
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