**CANCELLED DUE TO FIRE ACTIVITY, POOR AIR QUALITY, AND FOREST CLOSURES**
EASTERN SIERRAS – ONION VALLEY
C/6(3300’)/15;
C/5(3300’)/21;
CD/6(5300)/27
This is one of the toughest climbs on our tour, sometimes called the hardest climb in California and comparable to Alp d’Huez. Long stretches of 8-10%. We’ll climb 5,200’ to beautiful Onion Valley (el. 9,200’). SHORT option starts at Gray’s Meadow campground at 6,000 feet. The EZ START option (need carpool) follows the SHORT route, then glides all the way back down to Independence. Buy lunch at the end of the ride. This ride is co-listed with ACTC.
NOTE: Most riders will check out of their hotel in Bishop, then check-in to Lone Pine hotel after the ride.
EASTERN SIERRA ESCAPE TOUR INFO (Please REGISTER if attending)
INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895)
LONG START: Meet at Dehy Park on the west side of US-395 at the north end of Independence at 8:15 am for a prompt 8:30 departure. EASY TO MISS – on right as you approach Independence! Look for the narrow gauge railroad engine restoration that is going on at the site. When coming from the north, turn right just after crossing Independence Creek. After the ride it is a 17 drive from Independence to our hotel in Lone Pine, CA.
SHORT/EZ START: Meet at Grays Meadow Campground at 8:45 am for a prompt 9:00 departure. Start is 6 miles up Onion Valley Road. From Bishop drive 42 miles south on US-395 to Independence, CA. From Hwy 395 in Independence turn right on Market Street /Onion Valley Road and go 6 miles to campground. After the ride it is a 17 drive from Independence to our hotel in Lone Pine, CA.
SHORT ROUTE SHEET
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082884
EZ START ROUTE SHEET
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082867
LONG ROUTE SHEET
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082808
WWBC Ride Guidelines
Do not join club rides if you are sick (cough, sore throat, fever, loss of smell). All riders must have a face covering (mask, bandana, buff or other without vent) to be worn at the start of each ride and whenever stopped (eg during regroups). Riders must maintain a safe distance from each other. No drafting, pace lines, spitting or blowing noses into the air during rides. All riders are expected to have read the current County Health Orders and stay in compliance in regards to social distancing, outdoor dining and face coverings. Inyo County Mono County
There is risk in all gatherings, since people without symptoms can transmit COVID-19. Participation in club rides is voluntary. Members assume the full and complete risk that is associated with exposure to and infection by COVID-19 during such participation. Please note that in the event Western Wheelers is asked by the department of public health for a list of riders participating in any club ride for purposes of Covid-19 exposure tracing, Western Wheelers will comply with such requests.
