Lumpy Gravy Tour: A Mishmash of Paradise and China Camp, 42 mi/+1,950' (Helen)
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- TIME: Meet 9:15AM/Roll 9:30AM
- LOCATION: Mill Valley Bike Circle near Mill Valley Middle School 425 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley. Mill Valley Middle School is undergoing construction for modernization until Dec 2026. Limited parking available. There may be additional spaces at the middle school administrative offices on Sycamore towards Camino Alto. Bathrooms inside the SASM Sewerage Agency of Souther Marin
- ARRIVAL: Please be READY by the MEET time to listen to the Ride Leader's introduction, safety brief and any special instructions
- SIGN UP: Our rides are open to all. Non members/visitors are welcome to the 1st ride by registering in advance and signing a liability release online; for the 2nd ride and thereafter it is our club policy to have non-members sign up as a Marin Cyclists club member.
- Description: Ride with us for a silly post Thanksgiving loop to escape the household for a few hours. Pull on your sweatpants and let it rip at food coma pace. Rolling at a forgiving hour of 9:30AM. Stay with the Ride Leader if you don't know the way or roll with your buddies at your own pace.
- PACE: Social Pace 12.5-13.5 mph/Moderate & Brisk Pace 14.6-17+ mph average speed will be Participant Led/Leaderless Legend & Pace Rating
- ROUTE: Route Map A counter clockwise Paradise Loop first via Seminary, St. Clemente, Redwood Hwy frontage rd, Larkspur bike path, Smart Bikeway, Civic Center Dr, clockwise Lap around China Camp, and back to the start via bike path, Tamal Vista Blvd, Meadowsweet and Lomita. *** There are lots of turns in a few sections of this route, like in downtown San Rafael and bikeway entry/exit points. Please review the course carefully. Stay behind the ride leader if you don't know the way.
- SUGGESTED REGROUPS: Regroups to be determined by the Ride Leader; likely spots are Blackie's Pasture public restrooms at mile 5.3, Bullhead Flat bathrooms and water mile 29 inside China Camp State Park and a short regroup at the San Rafael High School Parking Lot mile 34.2
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 faster or slower 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
Registration is required
-All riders must register to ride, members and non-members
-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
Registration cancellations will be accepted
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