HillsRUs

Zyante by way of Jamison Creek via Big Basin

C+/D/E 6(6982)/55.6, Wednesday Jan 22 for a 9am start.

C+/D/E and those riders in between are all invited to enjoy the fun and good times. Go with the fast anti-social group:) or enjoy a laid back pace and the gorgeous views with the social group.

Assemble at Castle Rock parking lot, there's a fee, on Skyline south of 9. You can also park for free a few hundred feet further south on the right side of Skyline in front of the tailhead. Meet at 8:45am for a 9am start, be there or be square. If I'm not there by 8:45 not to worry, I will be there by 9. 

The fast group will have a short lunch and shorter breaks to keep things moving. People are more than welcome to break up into similarly paced groups as well.

Lunch will be at mile 34 at Ben Lomand county park. Bring lunch or buy at the Ben Lomand market near the park. Please check maps for regroups.

55.6 miles, 6982’ of climbing.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49507540

Weather by Randoplan: https://bit.ly/42lEgFz

Leader: Shawnery Hardin 

Since we're having this spring like weather let's take advantage of it while it lasts and do a spring ride: Rodeo Gulch and Mountain Charlie from Lexington. It's likely to be cold at the start so wear layers.

53 miles with 4900 feet of climbing

Starting Location: Parking Lot .3 mi past the dam at Lexington Reservoir. There is a $6 fee to park there (Credit/Debit Card). There is also a free dirt area across the street from the parking lot that can handle about 8 cars.

Directions: take the Bear Creek Rd exit off of Hwy 17, go across Hwy 17 and turn left like you were getting on 17. Take Alma Bridge Rd and go .6 mi to the parking lot just past the dam

Start  Time: meet at  8:45 for a 9:00 departure . Faster riders will depart first followed by the Social Climbers.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34738198

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34738198/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3WjGKQZ

Lunch:  Bring lunch to eat at Siltanen Park in Scotts Valley (at mile 36.7 of the route and 1/2 mile after turning onto Glenwood Drive)

Ride Leader: Don Johann

Let's do our first HRU climb up Tunitas Creek this year - possibly the most iconic climb we do.  I've not been on Higgins since it reopened Sept 6, and am very curious to see the repairs. This version goes down Lobitos Creek, which I also don't do very often, and up Purisima Creek.  

Assemble at the Pioneer Parking lot (next to the police station) at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers. 

51.2 miles, with 5656' of climbing.  

Lunch is at the San Benito House in HMB.  If you want a sandwich, it's fastest to call and order ahead.

Route

Weather from Randoplan (temps look Goldilocks for climbing)

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HillsRUs kicks off the year with a climb up Page Mill Road, a loop down Black and up Gist Road, and a descent on Highway 9 to see the state of the landslide. The rest of the ride will be stretches of Skyline, Steven's Canyon, Foothill and possibly Pierce, Mt Eden. If Hwy 9 is not open, we will reroute at the roadblock down Redwood Gulch.

Those who want a shorter route can skip the loop down Black and up Gist, but it would be nice to join us at the regroup at Castle Rock first. It's likely others there will also want to return early, and people all can ride as a group. That will save 13 miles and 1700' of climbing.

Otherwise, the route is 55 miles, with 6200' of elevation gain for a ride rating of 4.5

Start Location and Time: meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. Everyone can depart together and naturally sort out into different pace groups on the road.

We ask that people leave room in the Shoup lot for park users and instead park on either University or Lincoln Avenue.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35110671

Cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35110671/cue_sheet

Weather from Randoplan: https://bit.ly/4fy1fjT

Lunch: Bring your own food for a stop on the return leg at Castle Rock.

Ride leader: Mark Huie

Sorry guys but I'm going to try and stick close to home and try to earn some brownie points. Considering I already asked if it was ok of I ride I have a lot to make up for, OOPS!!

It's time for a Fall visit to Big Basin State Park. Weather looks good but there is still no water in the park.  Be sure you get water at the Jamison Creek Fire Station (mile 32) if you need it. The water you carry will have to last  until you are back at Monta Vista Park

63 miles with 7000 feet of climbing

Start Location and Time: meet at Monta Vista Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure . Faster riders will depart first followed by the Social Climbers.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46015117

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46015117/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/4gdVngE

Lunch:  Bring or Buy lunch in Boulder Creek to eat in Big Basin Park

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HILLSRUS C+DE/5(7451)/64.1 FOR Dec 11

Highway 9 is apparently still closed so I'm changing the route for easier travel.

Now, we'll hit Old La Honda, Portola Redwood State Park, Haskins Hill, Stage & Tunitas Creek.

Regroups are on the map 

Meet at Pioneer in Woodside at 845am for a 9am start time.

64.1 miles, 7979’ of climbing 

Lunch: Will be at Pescadero bakery. 

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49231474

Weather by Randoplan: https://bit.ly/3VUNMf5

Leader: Shawnery Hardin

The ride this week is a basic loop along Foothill and Sand Hill, up King's, along Skyline, down 84 to the duck pond for lunch. We return up West Alpine and down Page Mill.

Start location and time: Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. Rain cancels

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31822705 

Weather: https://bit.ly/4fPVD5h 

Cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31822705/cue_sheet

Lunch: At the duck pond/Reflection Lake. Bring or buy at La Honda.

48 miles and 5200 feet of climbing.

Ride leader: Mark Huie 

HILLSRUS C+DE/3.8(5070)/61.4 FOR Nov 27

We'll be enjoying the slide ride clockwise for a bit of a new feel on an old favorite. People may be concerned with climbing 1 to devil's slide from this direction but its exactly the same as the opposite direction, sucky. Traffic should be super light the time of day we'll be climbing it though. As for climbing Sharp Park, there is an incredible amount of bike lane headed up to Skyline College so no concerns there at all, I've done it multiple times.

Meet at pioneer @ 845 for a 9am start.

61.4 miles, 5070’ of climbing 

Lunch: Will be at the Devil's slide rest stop, with hopefully beautiful views to help wash lunch down our gullets. Either bring lunch or pick something up at the Half Moon Bay regroup.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49137090

Weather by Randoplan: https://bit.ly/3OpRj0s

Leader: Shawnery Hardin 

Due to the rain forecast on Wednesday HillsRUs will be moved to Thursday for this week. In keeping with this we will revive the HRU Winter Classic FIVE BUMPS TO MONTEBELLO. This too may be cancelled if the forecast for Thursday changes or the roads are excessively wet so stay tuned for any updates. The Five bumps are: Mora, Parker Ranch, Sarahills, TollGate and Mt. Eden

Start Location and Time: meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. Faster riders will leave first followed by the Social Climbers

Route:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30146275

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30146275/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3Oeppon

 Lunch : No official lunch.  Bring snacks to eat at the top of climbs. Regroups will be at the top of each climb

39 miles with 4200 feet of climbing

Ride Leader:  Don Johann