Though the first 15 miles are uphill, the average gradient is just 0.6%. So, this ride is fairly flat with a maximum gradient of 5% at mile 7.7. There is road construction on Valencia which may require walking a short distance.

Ride Description:

We’ll start from Udall and ride the Loop to Rita Road. Then we’ll ride Rita Road back to the Loop at the Julian Wash, riding first up the Houghton Extension and from the End of the Extension down to the Roy Schoonover Trailhead where we’ll have a rest break (there are two other rest stops which can be utilized on an “as needed” basis).

We’ll return on the same route; except we’ll turn right at Rita Road when we reach it and exclude riding up the extension for a second time.

Find the route and cue sheet here.

This is a C paced ride meaning the final average should be between 12-14 MPH, though the pace during the ride may exceed that occasionally. Riders should stay within sight of the main group unless told otherwise. Ie. Riding at your own pace to a certain point

Wheels rolling at the start time listed above. Please arrive 15 minutes beforehand to sign the ride waiver. I use a digital waiver form, so please have your smart phone ready. Let me know if you don’t have a smart phone and you can use mine or someone else’s to sign.

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What to Bring:

• Food & fluids for 2 hours - 2 24oz Bottles or Hydration Pack.

• Bring a tube/patch kit and a way to inflate your tires.

• Be sure your bike is in good mechanical condition.

• CPSC approved helmets must always be worn while riding.

• No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.

If you are riding, I ask that you agree that:

• You will obey traffic laws. Drive your bike as you would your car.

• You are a representative of the greater cycling community and will therefore conduct yourself appropriately.

• You will represent GABA well.

• While riding, you will respect others. You will take care when passing pedestrians and other cyclists: ring your bell or call out "Passing" or "Good morning!" before passing.

• If any of these standards are unclear, you can ask for clarification.

• Route subject to change based upon, weather, road conditions, group requests, and or the ride leader getting lost or forgetting his helmet.