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LDT RIDE: PLACERVILLE/SIERRA FOOTHILLS WEEKEND B/3(3000’)/41; C/3.5(4600’)/50; D/4(6200’)/60; E/4(7200’)/76

  • Sat, May 15, 2021
  • Near Placerville, CA

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REGISTRATION: Please register for our "2-3 day weekend" rides, so we can plan better and keep you updated. (Registration is not a strict requirement, so feel free to decide at the last minute if necessary. Registered riders will receive detailed logistics information.)

Our “away” weekends will be a little different this year in that we won’t be able to have our usual group dinners and wine/cheese parties around the pool. That said, we still expect a fun weekend. All destinations include numerous outdoor dining options, so riders will be able to go out in small self-organized groups. See below for accommodation information – as usual make reservations early but be sure they are cancellable…

LDT RIDE: PLACERVILLE/SIERRA FOOTHILLS WEEKEND

  • B/3(3000’)/41; 
  • C/3.5(4600’)/50; 
  • D/4(6200’)/60; 
  • E/4(7200’)/76

Explore the Central Sierra foothills South of Placerville, with plenty of climbing and lovely quiet roads. The C’s and D’s start by tackling steep but beautiful Slug Gulch Road. D’s and E’s climb Omo Ranch Road up to Dew Drop at 4800 feet before descending Shake Ridge Road to Fiddletown. E’s add a loop to Sutter Creek. B’s will take a more mellow route through Fiddletown. All groups have lunch at Vintage Deli in Plymouth, then return to Pioneer Park via Shenandoah School Road and Dorado Canyon. Rain cancels.  Don’t miss out in 2021 – this ride is currently offered every two years! Online route sheets/maps/gps. See additional ride listings for Friday and Sunday.

INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

MEETING TIME: For Saturday LDT rides the start window will be 9:00-9:30 am.

Suggested ride start times for those who want to ride in a group:

      C+/D/E  Riders:     9:15 departure

      B/C-  Riders:          9:30 departure       

MEETING LOCATION: Start is at Pioneer Park (6740 Fairplay Rd, Somerset, CA).

DIRECTIONS FROM BAY AREA(2.5-3 hours): From I-580 Eastbound take I-205 East, I-5 North, Hwy 4 East, Hwy 99 North, Hwy 88 East, Hwy 124 North, Hwy 16 East, Hwy 49 North. In Plymouth turn R on Plymouth/Shenandoah Rd (E16), continue on Mt. Aukum Road (E16), R on Fairplay Road. Pioneer Park is on right after 1/4 mile.

ALTERNATE DIRECTIONS FROM PLACERVILLE (20-30 minutes): Take Broadway east from Placerville, continue on Newtown Road, L on Pleasant Valley, R on Mt. Aukum (Co E16), L on Fairplay, Pioneer Park on right after 1/4 mile.

ACCOMMODATIONS: National 9 Inn (Placerville) 530-622-3884. Basic good value motel – reserve on Expedia.com. NOTE: If hotel shows as "sold out" on Expedia call hotel directly as they can often release more rooms to Expedia or book directly.  Alternate options: Gold Country Inn (530-622-3124) or  Best Western (530/622-9100).  No Saturday group dinner or pre-dinner wine & cheese party in 2021 due to COVID restrictions.

REGISTRATION: Please register on the web site (go to ride listing on online schedule) for our "2-3 day weekend" rides, so we can plan better. (Registration is not a strict requirement, so feel free to decide at the last minute if necessary.)


COVID INFORMATION

There is risk in all gatherings, since people without symptoms can transmit COVID-19. Participation in club rides is voluntary. Do not join club rides if you are sick (eg. cough, sore throat, fever, loss of smell). Members assume the full and complete risk that is associated with exposure to and infection by COVID-19 during such participation. 

Riders are required to follow CA CDPH Guidelines  for face coverings. These guidelines require mask use based on vaccination status. Fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear facemasks during normal outdoor activities involved in a WW ride. When visiting any indoor location (restaurants/restrooms) or stopping at an event (festival/farmers market, etc) riders must follow CA CPDH guidelines. All riders must carry a face covering to be worn when required. Unvaccinated individuals are required to wear face coverings at the start of each ride and whenever physical distancing (6 feet) cannot be maintained.  


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