Date: Saturday, January 12Meet time: 9:30 a.m.
Ride-out time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting place: Parking lot at Villa and Franklin streets, Mountain View (across from the Tied House) (map)
City: Mountain View
Rain policy: Heavy rain cancels
Category: 2 - moderate pace (10-12 mph)
Terrain: 3 - rolling hills with some steep climbs
Miles: 45
Description:
This ride starts with a gentle route to Saratoga (no Mount Eden) and across Highway 9 into our first rest stop at Los Gatos. Next, we'll climb Shannon Road eastbound and Kennedy Road westbound -- the "easier" direction of each, but still a little steep in places. Then, we'll wind our way through some side streets into the exclusive neighborhoods of Monte Sereno and Saratoga, where some low-traffic and beautiful rolling hills await us. We'll end with a bit more climbing in the Rancho San Antonio area and over to the Loyola golf course.
Total climbing on this ride is about 2,500 feet.
This ride is Caltrain- and VTA-friendly. The first southbound train of the day leaves SF at 8:15 and arrives in Mountain View at 9:29. We're about four blocks from the station.
Please RSVP even if you're not sure you're attending. We use the RSVPs to plan support (including free bagels!), and if the weather might cause problems, it's important that we be able to reach you. Also, join our Facebook group to get additional updates, conversation, and perhaps a recipe or two.
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RSVPs are requested but not required.
