BC/850'/9.5 MTB Rancho San Vicente & Calero Park Loops

Join John (jdeven@johndevenphotography.com) and Khuyen (khuyen.huynh@yahoo.comor text 408-464-6713) for an easy MTB (mountain bike) ride through Rancho San Vicente and Calero Parks in South San Jose. Meet at 8:15AM for a 8:30AM start. This is the longest possible loop in Rancho San Vicente and Calero (~9.5 miles). The trails are a mix of fire roads and wide singletrack. There are no technical sections, and the climbs are very gentle, which makes it a good place for beginners. Faster riders welcome to go ahead. There are nice views of the Calero Reservoir on the second half of the trail. Bring a mountain bike (road won't work in this terrain), plenty of water and snacks (no lunch stop). We will provide cold drinks and some eats post ride. There are flushing bathrooms and water at the start. Please load the route to your bike computer in advance of the ride, as route sheets will NOT be provided at the start: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33626107

NOTE: To manage group sizes, club rides are currently open to Western Wheelers members only.  Learn about becoming a member 

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:https://www.smchealth.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/ho_order_c19-11_20200617.pdf?1592431253  and https://www.sccgov.org/sites/covid19/Pages/mandatory-directives-recreational-and-athletic-activities-and-facilities.aspx

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.