The weather looks pretty warm this Wednesday, some might consider it a bit hot near the end of the ride. We will depart from Monta Vista Park in Cupertino and take a relatively direct route up Redwood Gulch and all the way along Highway 9 to climb Zayante and return via Skyline, Hwy 9, and Mt Eden.

Unfortunately, there are few bailouts. At Skyline you can either turn around, go north and return via Page Mill, or go south and take Black, Gist, Bear Creek, or Summit and return via Los Gatos.

Keeping to the route achieves 63 miles of riding and 6800' of climbing.

Start Location and Time: meet at Monta Vista Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. Social climbers can wait a few seconds and watch everyone else struggle on the first hill just half a mile in.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49799550

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49799550/cue_sheet

Weather from RandoPlan: https://bit.ly/3QvFEhV

Lunch: At Ben Lomond Park. Ben Lomond Market just up the block has prepared food, or bring your own.

Ride leader: Mark Huie