The heat is returning.  Normally this is an occasion to head for the coast and come back Tunitas to the Pioneer, but after doing that twice in the past three weeks, I'm going to take us on a ride that Valerie and Mike introduced me to back during the pandemic - a coastal loop from La Honda that dives into the redwoods on the way out to Gazos and beyond, with scenic coastal vistas on the way back.  

Assemble at the La Honda Market at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.  Park curbside along 84 in front of the shops, or park off the road next to the fence on the other side of 84.  Don't park past the fence, as this blocks the view of drivers exiting the adjacent driveway.

There is a restroom and water 2.6 miles into the ride, at Sam McDonald Park.

67 miles, 4360' of climbing.  Note the route change made on Monday at 3:30 PM.  I moved the lunch from Pescadero to Costanoa, as the timing is better, and Costanoa is a kind of cool place many of you likely haven't been to in a while. 

Lunch - The Costanoa Resort, at mile 35.   

Route

Weather from Randoplan 

Ride leader - Steve Rempel