Playing with fire rain again — because that's just my luck when leading — this week's HRU takes us to the Bike Hut via Page Mill and Alpine, then returning up Tunitas, skipping the descent on Kings Mountain Road and instead going along Skyline, down 84, and through Portola Valley. D/E riders can take the shortcut on Star Hill and Swett to get from Tunitas to Skyline.

In case I forget to mention it at the start, regroups will be at the bathrooms at the top of Alpine; at the other end of Alpine where it's coldest; at the top of Tunitas, which D/E riders will miss if they take Star Hill/Swett; at Skylonda, which TBH, people haven't usually waited long at; and optionally at Portola Valley Town Hall/Library for those who prefer the nicer bathrooms.

Starting Location: Shoup Park (park along University or Lincoln Avenues)

Start Time: 8:45 for a 9 am departure. Moderate rain cancels.

Distance: 59 miles

Elevation: 6300 feet

Lunch: Bring lunch to eat at the Bike Hut

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53825016

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53825016/cue_sheet

Weather:  https://go.randoplan.com/3AUtFC

Rider Leader: Mark Huie