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