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Memorial Day Spectacular-Social AB Pace 36mi/+2,800'/Hilly (Helen, Margie)



Let's push the boundaries a little on this Memorial Day Holiday!  We'll roll across the Golden Gate Bridge and visit a few classic climbs in the city by the bay where San Francisco bikers go for their hill intervals.  Then pizza and beers at Tam Junction/Pizza Hacker 227 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley CA 94941   Don't you want to spend the day with the zany Marin Cyclists crew?

Time: meet 9:45AM/Roll 10AM
Location: Mill Valley Bike Turnabout at the SASM 
The Ride: Bike path to East Road, Conzelman road to the bridge, The Presidio, Legion of Honor, Golden Gate Park, Medical Center Way/Mt. Sutro Open Space Reserve, Twin Peak Blvd for a photo op.  That's all for the climbs. It's downhill most of the way after that.  Sausalito and bike path back. Post ride Pizza and beers at the Junction.  Route Map  
Pace: You can hammer if you like but please have the route with you as you may end up riding on your own.  Social AB Pace (11.0-13.0 mph including all climbs.) Not a beginner's ride.  Hilly rating: +76 feet elevation gain per mile.  6 climbs in all.  No single climb more than 500'. 

Climb segments: 
- Legion of Honor  1.1 mile/+305'/5.2% average
- Medical Center Way  1.7 miles/+467'/6.9% average
- Twin Peaks  2.3 miles/+473'/3.6% average
Regroups and Stops:
* Mi 5 Alexander Ave X East Road
* Mi 6.8 Headlands Parking lot, west side of the bridge
* Mi 11.3 Legion of Honor water fountain
* Mi 15.7 just before the Medical Center Way climb
* Mi 18 St. Brendan's Church
* Mi 19.7 Twin Peaks Photo Op and bathroom stop
* Mi 24 Conservatory of Flowers bathroom

 

When:
Monday, May 27, 2024, 9:45 AM
Where:
MV Bike Path Turnabout (near SASM Southern Marin Sewerage Agency)
Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin
 450 Sycamore Avenue
Mill Valley, CA  94941

Additional Info:
Ride Along Guides(s):
Helen Kwong
Social AB Pace Ride Along guide
4152979845 (p)
 
Margie Baer
Admin/ Executive Cat Herder
4153789371 (p)
Category:
AB
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Meet at 9:45AM/ wheels roll at 10:00 AM
Meet at Mill Valley bike Path Turnabout @ Southern Marin Sewerage Agency 450 Sycamore Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941.

Notes
12-13.5 mph average (15-16 mph on the flats)
Please upload the route to your bike computer or print out a route sheet
There are lots of turns on this route; if you are not familiar with the route please stay with the guide.
Registration cancellations will be accepted
No Fee
No Fee