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HRU for March 4th - Page/Skyline/Lexington/Saratoga Maze

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Let's do one that I feel is an HRU classic, with a twist. I think I made up this version based on a suggestion by Gary to take Montewood off Quito.

Assemble at the Shoup parking lot by 8:45 for a 9:00 departure (park up top), with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

58.5 miles, with 5200 feet of climbing.

Lunch at the top of Redwood Estates (Cuesta de Los Gatos Park), which has water, but no food, so BYO.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HillsRUs C+DE/4.2(6200)/59 for Wednesday, 25 February. Wetness

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

In the fine -possibly made up- tradition of recycling the previous week's rained-out ride, we will again attempt Shawnery's ride that climbs Los Trancos and King's Mountain Roads, goes along Skyline, and descends Hwy 9 and Redwood Gulch.

There are a few easy bail out points- after Los Trancos, down 84 or Page Mill, or turn around and backtrack wherever. Note that Skyline will likely be wet, so either turn around after Kings, or expect a dirty bike.

Tentative regroups at the top of Joaquin Road, top of Kings, and Skyline & Hwy 9. The route does not take the usual detour through Huddart Park, but people are welcome to Rempelize it and go that way anyway. If they stop at the Sequoia rest stop for too long, the regroup at the top of Kings might not wait for them.

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: 6200 feet

Lunch: Bring or buy at Skylonda

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53969157

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53969157/cue_sheet

Weather: https://go.randoplan.com/UYS5sP

Ride Leader: Mark Huie

HRU for February 18th - Don't worry, you won't melt!!

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:30:16 GMT

Don't Worry, You Won't Melt

Feb. 18th 2025

C+/D/4.2(6189)/59

Meet at 8:45am for a 9:00am start at Shoup Park.

I know there's rain in the forecast, ohhhh nooo, but there are many bailout options for this ride. You can cut out in Portola Valley, down 84, Page Mill, but after that you're basically locked in. I will post up on the email list around 6am to let everyone know if I'll be there, it's 90% that I will be. Sprinkles be damned, I'm no fairweather rider!! If there's real rain, even I don’t like to suffer that much!!

Lunch: Will be at Skywood Trading Post.

59 miles, 6189’ of climbing.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53969157

Weather by Randoplan: https://go.randoplan.com/Uqr5rn

Lead

er: Shawnery Hardin

HRU for February 11th, LA Hills and Portola

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:47:55 GMT

In the very unlikely case that we aren't rained out, I am proposing this short route. Just in case it's clear enough to start and then dumps, bailing out will be easy. This isn't the route I was expecting to list, but I am not doing that one when it's dodgy.

Meet at 8:45 at Shoup, roll at 9. Rain cancels, so I'll decide that by 7am.

HRU for February 4th - Highway 9 and Skyline from Shoup

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

With apologies to Debra, I need to do a shorter ride this Wednesday, so we've going to do a climb I don't do often enough - Highway 9 from bottom to top, followed by a ride down Skyline all the way to 84, and then back on the Portola loop.

Assemble at the Shoup parking lot by 8:45 for a 9:00 departure (park up top), with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

46.2 miles, with 4400 feet of climbing (which really means 5,000).

Lunch at Skylonda.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HillsRUs C+DE/4.3(6300)/59 for Wed, 28 January: No Kings Coastal Classic

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

HRU Jan 21st 9am

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Huckleberries Criss Cross Applesauce

Jan. 21st 2025

C+/D/4.5(7078)/63

Meet at 8:45am for a 9:00am start at Shoup Park.

Looks to be a nice day with temps not getting too low or too high, The Perfect California Winter!!!

Lunch: Will be at the David C. Daniels Nature Center at the corner of Skyline and West Alpine. Either pick something up at the Skywood Trading Post, La Honda store, or bring something from home.

Regroups will be at, the top of Page Mill, Skywood Trading Post, La Honda Store, David C. Daniels Nature Center, 9 and Skyline, Lakeshore camping spot, and ending at Shoup.

63 miles, 7078’ of climbing.

Weather by Randoplan >

Leader: Shawnery Hardin

HRU for January 14th, local steeps

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:34:32 GMT

I'm resisting the urge to post my own novel stuff, so far, and I'll stick with something from the library that's challenging but local.

Assemble at the Shoup Park parking lot by 8:45 for a 9:00 departure

45.1 miles, with 5181 feet of climbing.

Lunch stop at Sky Londa.

Ride leader: Brian Feinberg

HRU for January 7th - Umunhum from Monta Vista

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

I'm going to start once again by sandbagging. I realize I have not done a big climb in close to 2 months, so let's go do some exquisite torture - Umunhum. Shawnery did this a few weeks ago, but had only one crazy taker on New Year's eve (rhymes with Stewart), and of course he had to toss in Redwood Gulch. But since I'm not as crazy, or as crazy strong, we'll do a much more reasonable route.

Assemble at the Monta Vista parking lot by 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

55.6 miles, with 5750 feet of climbing.

Bring food for lunch at the top, or maybe Blossom Hill Park, depending on our timing.

Weather from Randoplan (bring a second layer for the ride down)

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

NYE HillsRUs C+DE/4.5(3260')/29mi. Local loops

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

With rain in the forecast, I've pulled this very local, relatively short route from the WW archives, also in case people have some sort of plans for later in the day and need time to prepare/recover. Expect an update Wednesday morning on whether this ride is actually happening or not.

Starting Location: Shoup Park (park up above in the church parking lot next to Foothill)

Start Time: Assemble at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. Rain cancels.

Distance: 29 miles

Elevation: 3260 feet

Lunch: This ride is so short, it should finish before lunch.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30626010

Cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30626010/cue_sheet

Weather forecast: https://go.randoplan.com/rfpxUJ

Ride leader: Mark Huie

Huckleberries Christmas Eve Um Ride 12/24 9am

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Huckleberries Christmas Eve Um Ride

Dec. 24th 2025

C+D/4.6(6642)/58

Meet at 8: 45 for a 9am start at Monta Vista Park in Cupertino.

I'm well aware that the weather outlook is for rain, but it's been like this for a few days, and not much to speak of. When I rode Saturday, it was 80% all day and not one drop of perception!!! Unless it's REALLY raining, I'll be there at the start. It's hard for me to know what's going on down in the flats.

Lunch: Will be at the top of Um so bring something to enjoy.

58 miles, 6642’ of climbing.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53565549

Weather by Randoplan: https://go.randoplan.com/My6pJ6

Leader

: Shawnery Hardin

HRU for December 17th, Rodeo Gulch with jaunt to the Medicine Buddha

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:50:36 GMT

OK, for my first try at this, I'm postponing my more esoteric route ideas for something tried and true. Taking the existing Rodeo Gulch loop and adding an out and back to the Medicine Buddha, just for fun.

57 miles, with 5135 feet of climbing.

Lunch in Scotts Valley at Sitanen Park.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53479931

Cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53479931/cue_sheet

Weather from Randoplan: https://go.randoplan.com/9B5QAe

Ride leader : Brian Feinberg

HRU for December 10th - Flintstones and Carolands from Shoup

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

I've once again been off the bike for close to a month, so we're going to do something a little easier, but also kinda fun, since it's a very atypical HRU that only I would do.

Assemble at the Shoup Park parking lot (park up above or in the church parking) at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

59 miles, with 4250 feet of climbing.

Lunch at the Safeway off Polhemus (Starbucks and the Italian bakery also beckon).

Weather from Randoplan (surprisingly moderate temps with a little cloud cover)

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HillsRUs C+DE/3.8(5500)/58 for Wednesday, 3 December. Tour de Tree Farms

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

I never noticed how many tree farms were along Skyline/Summit until I rode up there after Christmas last year and saw many signs by what looked like long driveways. This year, let's see how many places there are now.

This is a stock HRU route starting from Shoup Park going up Page Mill, along Skyline and Summit, down to and around Lexington Reservoir, and wiggling through Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Sunnyvale to Foothill, and back to the start.

58 miles and 5200 feet of elevation gain.

D/E riders are welcome to track down the tree farms on Gist by staying on Old Santa Cruz Highway, going around the other side of Lexington Reservoir to Bear Creek road over Hwy 17, then climbing Black and Gist, and backtracking to the start along Summit, Skyline, and Page Mill.

Starting Location and Time: Shoup (park up above in the church parking lot next to Foothill) at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers. Rain cancels.

Lunch: Bring food for Redwood Estates Upper Park. Expect everyone wanting to get going quickly, depending on the weather.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36277155

Cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36277155/cue_sheet

Weather forecast: https://go.randoplan.com/3VbiuJ

Ride leader: Mark Huie

HillsRUs C+DE/4(6454)/64 for Wed Nov 26 Beach Boardwalk from Lexington Reservoir

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:57:16 GMT

Huckleberries HRU

The Beach Boardwalk Ride

Nov. 26th 2025

C+D/4(6454)/64

Meet at 8:45 for a 9am at Lexington Reservoir

Come out and enjoy, what may be, one of the last 70 degree days out on our bikes, while we still can!!

We'll make our way from Lexington Reservoir, down to The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Then climb our way back to Lexington Reservoir by way of Empire Grade and Zyante. This is actually a very close version of the first ride I did to Santa Cruz, over 5 years ago now, how time flies when you're on a road bike!! Ever since that ride, I look forward to making it back as often as possible!!!

Lunch: Will be in Steamer Lane Supply, across the street from the lighthouse in Santa Cruz.

64 miles, 6454’ of climbing.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53370769

Weather by Randoplan: https://go.randoplan.com/rRdbrq

Leader: Shawnery Hardin

HillsRUs C+DE/4.3 (5500)/48 for Wed Nov 19: Half Moon Bay from Woodside

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:25:41 GMT

This is still one of my favorite routes and the weather looks like it will be favorable. It will be a little on the cold side so bring layers (especially for the descent on Tunitas). Those desiring a longer ride can ride to the start.

As usual, Faster Riders will start first followed by the Social Climbers

Starting Location: Parking Lot behind Pioneer Saloon in Woodside

Start Time: be there by 8:45 for a 9 am departure.

Distance: 48 miles

Elevation: 5500 feet

Lunch: Bring or Buy at San Benito House in Half Moon Bay

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38356399

Regroups: Top of Kings, Top of Lobitos, Top of Purisima

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38356399/cue_sheet

Weather: https://go.randoplan.com/IcLOyc

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for November 12th - Local Loops to beat the rain.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

I'm posting the same Wednesday ride Mark posted last week that was cancelled due to rain. Based on the forecast, I feel we are likely to sneak in at least some of the ride - maybe the whole thing, before the real rain starts.

Assemble at Shoup (park up above in the church parking lot next to Foothill) at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

43 miles, with 4500 feet of climbing.

Lunch will be somewhere along the way, so bring food and drink for this classic "is it really gonna rain" ride.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HRU for November 12th - Local Loops to beat the rain.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Assemble at Shoup (park up above in the church parking lot next to Foothill) at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

43 miles, with 4500 feet of climbing.

Lunch will be some where along the way, so bring food and drink for this classic "is it really gonna rain" ride.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

C+DE/4 (4900')/53 Alternate HRU- Lexington, Rodeo Gulch, Mountain Charlie

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This is the backup ride for Wednesday's rained out HRU.

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

Lunch: Bring lunch to eat at Siltanen Park in Scotts Valley or buy something from Scotts Valley Market near Scotts Valley Dr and Granite Creek Rd

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

Distance: 53 miles

Elevation: 4900'

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53168241

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53168241/cue_sheet

Weather from Randoplan: https://bit.ly/3JL4muN

CANCELLED HillsRUs C+DE/4.2(4500')/43mi. 4 Approximate Loops Around Portola Road

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

On the very off, off chance there is no rain on Wednesday, this route will stay somewhat local. With my luck with rainy rides, assume this ride is not happening unless I post that it's actually on. An alternate ride for Thursday with a different route and starting place will be posted later, hopefully by Tuesday.

Starting Location: Shoup Park

Start Time: be there by 8:45 for a 9 am departure. Rain cancels.

Distance: 43 miles

Elevation: 4500 feet

Lunch: Bring your own snacks to nibble on at regroups

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53210352

Cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53210352/cue_sheet

Weather courtesy of RandoPlan: https://bit.ly/4oUKHHV

Ride Leader: Mark Huie

Hills R US Oct 29th 9am

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:31:45 GMT

Huckleberries Hills-R-Us

Haleakala Training Program

C+/4.6(4936)/42.7

D/5.2(7496)59.1

Oct. 29th 2025, meet at 8:45am for a 9am start.

Assemble at Castle Rock Park on Skyline, just south of 9.

Lunch will be at Junction Park for the Social riders. Lunch for the D+ group will be at The Market at Brookdale Lodge.

C+ 42.7 miles, 4936’ of climbing.

Route: C+ https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53137724

Weather by Randoplan:

C+ https://bit.ly/47mZG65

D 54.1 miles, 6972’ of climbing.

Route: D https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53133681

Weather by Randoplan: D https://bit.ly/4qwMLar

Leader: Shawnery Hardin

HillsRUs C+DE/4.2 (6600)/62 for Wed Oct 22: Debra's Ride - Kings,WAlpine,Skyline,9

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT

As usual there will be two groups with the fastest riders leaving first followed by the Social Climbers(C+D)

Those desiring a shorter route can just descend Page Mill after climbing WAlpine

Starting Location: Shoup Park

Start Time: be there by 8:45 for a 9 am departure.

Distance: 62 miles

Elevation: 6600 feet

Lunch: Bring lunch to eat at Apline Pond (corner of WAlpine and Skyline)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53082557

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53082557/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/42Mdjuf

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for October 15th - Devil's Slide, from the Pioneer.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT

I missed out on Devil's Slide several months ago, so we're going to repeat it for my benefit.

Assemble at the Pioneer Parking lot (the upper lot is mostly empty again) at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

60 miles, with 5000 feet of climbing.

Lunch at Mac Dutra Park (or at the San Benito House should you crave a good sandwich and/or soup).

Route (I hope the faster riders will return via Higgins/Purisima, but it's not technically in the route).

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HillsRUs C+DE/4.2 for Wednesday, October 8: Coastal Classic with an optional side of Pescadero

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT

The weather looks pretty nice this week, so it's time to head back out to the coast where it's just a bit cooler. For those who don't want to bring their own lunch, the D/E route stops to eat in Pescadero after climbing Page Mill and Haskins Hill. Those who want the shorter C+ route can bring food and skip Pescadero, instead taking 84/Stage/Hwy 1 to eat at the Bike Hut, saving ten miles and 1,200 of climbing with a Coastal Classic variation.

Start time and location: meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. Longer distance riders start first and the social riders can start afterwards and still beat them to the Bike Hut, being long gone by the time they get there.

Pescadero DE route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52942403
with cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52942403/cue_sheet
and weather from Randoplan: https://bit.ly/4mVEAl4
Lunch: At the tables behind Arcangeli's, bring or buy
68 miles of riding and 7200 feet of climbing

Coastal Classic C+ route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30117145
with cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30117145/cue_sheet
and weather from Randoplan: https://bit.ly/46GNQ7X
Lunch: At the Bike Hut, BYOL
58 miles of riding and 5900 feet of climbing

Ride leader: Mark Huie

Huckleberries Hills-R-Us Oct. 2nd 2025 THURSDAY!!!!!

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT

HRU IS CANCELLED TODAY DUE TO WEATHER, SORRY!!!

Huckleberries Hills-R-Us on THURSDAY!!!!

C+/4.2(6100)/58

D/4.7(7300)61.5

Oct. 2nd 2025, meet at 8:45am for a 9am start.

Assemble at Monte Vista Park.

Lunch will be at the park at the top of Redwood Estates. Bring lunch or buy something in Boulder Creek at the water stop. You can also get water at the top of Skyline at the fire station if you don't want to buy.

C+ 57.9 miles, 6100’ of climbing.

Route: C+ https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52856081

Weather by Randoplan:

C+ https://bit.ly/4h6T2Wl

D 61.5 miles, 7300’ of climbing.

Route: D https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52856090

Weather by Randoplan: D https://bit.ly/4nuxDZr

Leader: Shawnery Hardin

HRU for Wednesday 9/24/2025 - Local Loops

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Thanks to Shawnery for subbing for me last week, and now it's my turn to sub for Don. Unfortunately rain is forecast, but I am ever hopeful, as the chance of rain has fallen from 40 to 30%. This ride circles the drain (Shoup), so if it's dry to start I will be there to do as much as I can, but if it gets too wet, this ride may be cut short.

Assemble at the Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers. Make sure and park up top on the street or in the church parking off University, next to the expressway.

43 miles, with 4250' of climbing. It's a shorter ride, but with some interesting climbs. The tag on the file says this was Mike Khaw's swan song, with some minor changes, so it's a bit of a throwback to the good old days of HRU.

This ride has no planned lunch stop, so bring food and drink to enjoy along the way.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HRU Sept 17th 2025

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Something New, Something Old

C+/4.7(5216)/44

D/5(6461)/51

September 17th, meet at 8:45am for a 9am start.

Assemble at Little Peoples Park/Portola Valley Town center in Woodside.

There will be two groups with two routes, including a single lunch stop. Lunch will be in La Honda at the Turtle pond. The anti-social group will add in Portola Redwoods State Park after lunch.

C+ 44 miles, 5216’ of climbing.

D 51 miles, 6461’ of climbing

Route: C+ https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52673685

Route: D https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52674613

Weather by Randoplan:

C+ https://bit.ly/41SRDw0

D https://bit.ly/46Cak9T

Leader: Shawnery Hardin

HillsRUs C+DE/4.1 (7000)/69 for Wed Sept 9: Mt Umunhum loop from Monta Vista park

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT

In light of my cold, wet luck leading rides on Skyline/Summit when there's a decent chance of rain, I thought we could try Mt Umunhum this week, front loading some short climbs in case we need to cut the ride short because of inclement weather.

Bailouts include turning around ~~in Los Gatos, at Shannon & Kennedy, or anywhere along Hicks~~ anywhere you please. Social climbers can also skip the climb up Mt Umunhum and continue straight on Hicks and around Almaden Quicksilver Park- that cuts out 11 miles of riding and 2200 feet of climbing.

Bring lunch for a stop at the Mt Umunhum summit, at the bottom of Mt Um Rd if it's too cold up there, or at Blossom Hill/Shannon Park if you skip Mt Um or turn around early.

Start Time: be there by 8:45 for a 9 am departure. D/E riders will get a bit of a head start on the Social Climbers so that fewer people are trying to pass each other on Stevens Creek while quarry trucks are also trying to pass

Location: Monta Vista Park

Distance: 69 miles

Elevation: 7000 feet

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52587110

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52587110/cue_sheet

Weather, courtesy of Randoplan: https://bit.ly/45TRtXG. Moderate rain greater than a sprinkle cancels. Some foolhardy leader will probably be at the start regardless.

Ride leader: Mark Huie

The Dirty & The Dirtless September 3rd 9am

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT

The Dirtless & The Dirty

C+/4.4(5817)/52.5

D//4.6(6797)/59.8

September 3rd, meet at 8:45am for a 9am start.

Assemble at Little Peoples Park/Portola Valley Town center in Woodside.

There will be two groups with two routes, including a single lunch stop. The social ride climbs OLH and Tunitas. The anti-social group will climb Dirt Alpine, cruise Old Haul Road, and then climb Lobitos Cut-off, stopping at the Buke Hut for water and ascending Tunitas.

For those who want to do the bigger ride but are concerned about the dirt parts, don't be. Many riders, who are not dirt riders, have done this ride with me, and found it very easy. Dirt Alpine is beautiful, all up hill and has zero cars that can hit you. Old Haul Road is hard packed dirt and is no harder to ride than most of the crappy roads in Santa Cruz county.

C+ 52.5 miles, 5817’ of climbing.

D 59.8 miles, 6797’ of climbing

Route: C+ https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52444542

Route: D https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52444530

Weather by Randoplan:

C+ https://bit.ly/45HY8En

D https://bit.ly/47Qsaab

Leader: Shawnery Hardin

HillsRUs C+DE/3.3 (4700)/62 for Wed Aug 27: Devil's Slide, Coastal Trail, Half Moon Bay from Woodside

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:20:51 GMT

The weather looks excellent on the coast so it's time to do Devil's Slide again. After a fly-by of the SF City Prison and Skyline College (with some great views from the college) we head along the coast by Pacifica and to more great views from Devils Slide. We then head down the coast, mostly on the Calif Coastal Trail to Half Moon Bay with lunch at the San Benito House Deli. After that it's back up Tunitas and down to Woodside

As usual there will be two groups with the fastest riders leaving first followed by the Social Climbers(C+D)

Starting Location: Public Parking Lot near the Pioneer Saloon in Woodside

Start Time: be there by 8:45 for a 9 am departure.

Distance: 62 miles

Elevation: 4700 feet

Lunch: Bring or Buy to eat at the San Benito House Deli (1 Block left on Main from where Kelly Ave runs into Main Street)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52398734

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52398734/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/421JwNA

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for Wednesday 8/20/2025 - Half Moon Bay Figure 8 from Woodside.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT

It's going to be warm enough that I'm going to take us on another coastal classic we have not done in a while - Kings to Purisima to HMB - back Lobitas and Tunitas Creek.

Assemble at the Woodside public parking, down near the Pioneer Saloon) at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

51 miles, with 5700' of climbing (likely closer to 6,000). It's a shorter ride, but with plenty of vertical.

Bring or buy lunch at the San Benito House on Main, one intersection past Kelly and Mac Dutra Park.

Weather from Randoplan (looks cool but not cold, warming up at the end)

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HRU for Wednesday 8/13/2025 - Classic OLH, West Alpine to 9 Loop.

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:15:00 GMT

Let's do another ride we have not done in a while - the classic OLH to West Alpine to Skyline, and down 9 to the Saratoga maze.

In racking my brain trying to come up with a ride, I was inspired by William Mueller's route. Note the 30 minute later departure, to coincide with William's ride. Their route to OLH is a tad longer than this classic HRU route, but I suspect/hope the social climbers will overlap with William's group at Little People's Park in Portola.

Assemble at the Shoup Park (park up above or at the church) at 9:15 for a 9:30 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

54 miles, with 5600' of climbing.

Bring Lunch to enjoy at the pond at the top of Alpine road.

Weather from Randoplan (looks darn nice once again)

Ride leader - Steve Rempel for Mark Huie

H-R-U, Big Basin by way of Felton Empire, 8/6/25

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Big Basin by way of Felton Empire C+/D 4.7(6899)/58.7

Wednesday Aug 6th, meet at 8:45 for a 9am for a start.

Assemble at the Castle Rock Park on Skyline. You can park at Skyline and 9, then ride a couple miles south to the start. You can park a block south of Castle Rock at the trailhead on the right if going south on 9. You could also park in the Castle Rock parking lot for a fee, but the credit card machines are not working. Meet at 8:45am for a 9am start, be there or be square.

People seem to have an avoidance to Castle Rock, but it's closer than Lexington for most and is safe for parking, from my experience.

Another concern is ascending Felton Empire, but during this time traffic should be light and it's honestly not much different than Page Mill.

Bring lunch or buy across the street to enjoy at the Covered Bridge Park.

Plan for a warm day!!

58.7 miles, 6899’ of climbing.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52047332

Weather by Randoplan: https://bit.ly/4m35WGp

ader: Shawnery Hardin

HillsRUs C+DE/4.0 (5500)/57 for Wed July 30: ZAYANYE from Lexington

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT

It's forecast to be wet on the coast Wednesday and Zayante is always calling to me so let's do Zayante. Since Redwood Gulch and Mt Eden are newly chip sealed let's avoid them this time and get to Zayante by starting at Lexington Dam

As usual there will be two groups with the fastest riders leaving first followed by the Social Climbers(C+D)

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: be there by 8:45 for a 9 am departure.

Distance: 57 miles

Elevation: 5500 feet

Lunch: Bring or Buy to eat at the Covered Bridge County Park in Felton (at the intersection of Mt Hermon Rd and Graham Hill Rd)

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36675620/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/4lT7yCz

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for Wednesday 7/23/2025 - Extended Shennedy

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Let's do a ride we have not done in a while - an extended Shennedy Loop. A shorter version of this was my first HRU ride, back when dinosaurs roamed Silicon Valley. I was a little intimidated back then by the previous D/E label, but the nice thing about this ride is that there are innumerable ways to shorten it, so if you've been thinking about trying HRU, this is a good one. I feel like there are a lot of C/C+ riders out there who should be joining us social climbers, but who have an exaggerated notion of our abilities.

This route has lots of short, punchy climbs, but no big hills, although I would encourage any of the speedier riders to continue on up to the top of Hicks before joining the Social Climbers at lunch.

In a funny twist, I noticed that William Mueller is leading a C ride on the same day that will overlap with us through the Los Gatos Hills. I thought about changing to a different route when I saw this, but decided it would actually be fun if we happened to overlap. Both of us owe a debt to Michael Khaw for showing us the final pass-through that allows one to avoid H9 all the way to Los Gatos.

Assemble at the Shoup Park (park up above or at the church) at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers. We should roll by Monta Vista Park about 35-40 min later for those that want to trim off 10 miles or so.

61 miles, with 4600' of climbing.

Bring Lunch to enjoy at Blossom HIll Park, off Shannon, around mile 40, although anyone who wants can continue on into Los Gatos proper for fancier fare.

Weather from Randoplan (looks darn nice)

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HillsRUs C+DE/4 (5600) for July 16: Kings and Tunitas

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Have you already attempted the Bike Hut Challenge but think you could do better? Or would you like to try it for the first time? Consider starting with a 27 mile warmup and 2700 feet of climbing.

We'll start at Shoup Park, and climb Kings Mtn Rd by way of Portola Valley. After descending Tunitas to the Bike Hut, we'll have a quick lunch -because there's nothing like climbing on a full stomach- then back up Tunitas. If you're out of energy but you've consumed every last calorie you brought, you'll still have to climb Skyline another few hundred feet then descend to Skylonda where you can buy food and drink at the store there. With people so spread out after the climb, and many anxious to keep riding, don't expect others to hang out for very long, if at all. From there we'll return to Shoup via Hwy 84 and Portola Valley.

Those who would prefer not to ride on Hwy 84 can backtrack straight from Tunitas down Kings and back through Portola Valley and save a couple of miles.

57 miles and 5600 feet of elevation gain.

Start time and location: meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. Social climbers can bolt out of the gate with the faster riders or be more leisurely.

Lunch: At the Bike Hut. Bring your own food or buy their snacks and coffee. Optional stop at Skylonda.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51718824

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51718824/cue_sheet

Weather from Randoplan: https://bit.ly/4nPa7a6

Ride leader: Mark Huie

Hills-R-Us July 9th 8:45 for 9am start

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Portola Redwoods State Park C+/D 4.3(7353)/68.8

Wednesday July 9th, meet at 8:45 for a 9am start.

Assemble in the parking lot behind Pioneer Saloon, Meet at 8:45am for a 9am start, be there or be square.

Bring or buy lunch to enjoy at Arcangeli Grocery Co. in Pescadero.

68.8 miles, 7353’ of climbing.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51556117

Weather by Randoplan: https://bit.ly/3Ged8zU

Leader:

Shawnery Hardin

HillsRUs C+DE/3.5 (5800)/68 for July 2: Eureka With a Twist

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT

We rode this route designed by Shelli a few years ago and really enjoyed it. I've been wanting to do it for HRU ever since but school has always been in session when I thought about it and that makes parking at Lexington School problematic and the route is too long if we park by the dam. I finally thought about it at the right time so the route for Wednesday is: Eureka with a Twist.

68 miles with 5800 feet of climbing

Starting Location: We are leaving from Lexington School (not the usual start by Lexington dam).

Directions: take the Bear Creek Rd exit off of Hwy 17, go across Hwy 17 and turn RIGHT on Old Santa Cruz Hwy and go 0.9 mi and turn right on Lexington School Rd. Park on the gravel area immediately to your left. (Note: if this area is full you can park 0.6 mi back in the dirt area off of Old Santa Cruz Hwy.)

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/36387598

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36387598/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/44k72G4

Lunch: Bring or buy lunch to eat in Corralitos

Ride Leader: Don Johann

Hills-R-Us June 25th

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT

D-Group - Zyante by way of Redwood Gulch & Jamison Creek, C+/D 4.9(8755)/71.9

C-Group - Zyante by way of Redwood Gulch , C+/D 4.3(6569)/62.8

Wednesday June 25th, meet at 8:45 for a 9am start.

Assemble at Monta Vista park in Cupertino, Meet at 8:45am for a 9am start, be there or be square.

Bring or buy lunch to enjoy at Ben Lomand park or store.

D Group - 71.9 miles, 8755’ of climbing.

C Group - 62.8 miles, 6569’ of climbing

D Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51311527

C Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51311541

Weather by Randoplan:

D Group - https://bit.ly/4l8sjsV

C Group - https://bit.ly/460srX8

eader: Shawnery Hardin

HillsRUs C+DE/4.0 (6500)/65 for June 18: Pescadero

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT

This week's HRU will be a jaunt out to Pescadero, if only because I'm feeling peckish for a gas station burrito.

For those not looking at the route (which I still recommend riders download), we'll climb Old La Honda, descend WOLH, then make our way out to San Gregorio. A couple of little climbs on Stage gets us to Pescadero for lunch, and after that we'll head back over Haskins Hill, up Alpine, and down Page Mill.

65 miles with 6500 feet of elevation gain

Start time and location: meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. We can attempt a staged start with the faster riders leaving first, followed by the Social Climbers. Or we can try a Le Mans start with a dash between parking lots.

Lunch: At Arcangeli's. Bring lunch or buy in the area.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30106987

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30106987/cue_sheet

Weather from Randoplan: https://bit.ly/4k9LtOx

Your ride leader and host,
Mark Huie

HRU, Quimby/Sierra/Welch Creek or Not!!

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT

D-Group Welch Creek by way of Quimby & Sierra, C+/D 5.1(8979)/70.6

C-Group Sierra by way of Quimby, C+/D 4.6(6441)/55.8

Wednesday June 11th, meet at 8:45 for a 9am start.

Assemble at Cataldi park in San Jose, Meet at 8:45am for a 9am start, be there or be square.

Bring lunch to enjoy at Ed Levin park before our ascent to Welch Creek and our last stop for water.

D Group - 70.6 miles, 8979’ of climbing.

C Group - 55.8 miles, 6441’ of climbing

D Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51101928

C Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51157064

Weather by Randoplan:

D Group - https://bit.ly/4dZoYdG

C Group - https://bit.ly/458Oef0

eader: Shawnery Hardin

HillsRUs C+DE/4.0 (4900)/53 for June 4: Rodeo Gulch, Mtn Charlie from Lexington

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Tired of the San Mateo Coast and Tunitas after riding it on The Sequoia? Then you will enjoy heading to Santa Cruz for a change of scenery.

53 miles with 4900 feet of climbing

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/https://bit.ly/4kvIiBK

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

HRU for Wednesday 5/28/2025 - Kings to Skyline to 92, back Hallmark.

Wed, 28 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT

With much of our tribe doing Hamilton on Monday, we'll take it slightly easier and do a ride I stumbled on in the HRU tagged WW route list. While I don't mind descending 92 (you kind of have to run with the bulls), anyone who would rather not can drop down Kings and meet us at the Sawyer Camp bypass trail.

Assemble at the Shoup Park (park up above) at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

52 miles, with 4600' of climbing.

Lunch is at the shopping center coming up Polhemus to Hallmark.

Weather from Randoplan (looks darn nice)

Ride leader - Steve Rempel (your long lost ride leader, who thanks Shawnery for filling in while I played with the fishes).

HillsRUs C+DE/4.4 (5900)/54 for Wed 21 May: Swett and Alpine

Wed, 21 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT

This week's ride takes us through Portola Valley and up Kings Mountain Road and Swett, along Skyline, down West Old La Honda and 84, and back up Alpine, returning down Page Mill.

Start time and location: 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/50841624

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50841624/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/4dzNfqj

54 miles with 5900 feet of elevation gain

Lunch: Bring or buy at Skywood Trading Post & Deli, we will eat at the tables on the right hand side of the building.

Ride Leader: Mark Huie

Hills-R-Us Wednesday May 14th 8:45 for 9am statt

Wed, 14 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Mount Eden by way of China Grade & Moody, C+/D 4.3(7487)/69.5, Wednesday May 14th meet at 8:45 for a 9am start.

C+/D 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 Shoup park, Meet at 8:45am for a 9am start, be there or be square.

Lunch will be at Junction park in Boulder Creek. Bring g lunch or buy in town, there's a number of great options.

69.5 miles, 7487’ of climbing.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50734271

Weather by Randoplan: https://bit.ly/43e8E3E

Leader: Shawnery Hardin

HillsRUs C+DE/4.1 (5900)/58 for Wed May 7: Coastal Classic via Page Mill

Wed, 07 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT

We will be riding the Classic Coastal Classic on Wednesday.

Start time and location: meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. Faster riders will blast out first followed by the Social Clinbers

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30117145

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30117145/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/4jZTbvn

58 miles with 5900 feet of elevation gain

Lunch: Bring lunch to eat at the Bike Hut

Ride Leader: Don Johann

Hills-R-Us Wed April 30th for 9am start

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:46:52 GMT

Sweeney's Devilish Slide, C+/D 3.6(6296)/70.6, Wednesday April 30th meet at 8:45 for a 9am start.

C+/D 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 Pioneer Saloon in Woodside, a couple rows behind the building. Meet at 8:45am for a 9am start, be there or be square.

Lunch will be in Half Moon Bay at the concrete park on the corner of Kelley and Main.

70.6 miles, 6396’ of climbing.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50527572

Weather by Randoplan: https://bit.ly/42C9NDa

Leader: Shawnery Hardin

HillsRUs C+DE/4.54 (7000)/62 for Wed April 21: Big Basin

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT

This week's HillsRUs starts from Monta Vista Park in Cupertino and goes to Big Basin by way of Redwood Gulch, Castle Rock, and Bear Creek Road. We return along Highway 236 and backtrack down Highway 9 and Redwood Gulch. Riders are free to bypass Redwood Gulch on the way back, but it is the most direct way and many people prefer not to finish the ride with a climb up Mt Eden Road.

Though temperatures are going to fall a bit going into the week, it doesn't look like this ride will be as wet and cold as when I led last month. Famous last words.

62 miles of riding with 7000 feet of elevation gain.

Start Location and Time: Meet at Monta Vista Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 staggered departure.

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

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

Weather from RandoPlan: https://bit.ly/3Yb6dNx

Lunch: At Big Basin Park, Bring or buy in Boulder Creek 9 miles and 1000 feet of elevation gain earlier.

Ride leader: Mark Huie

Big & Beautiful Coastal Loop

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Huckleberry's, Big & Beautiful Coastal Loop, C+/D 4.3(7458)/68.6, Wednesday April 16th meet at 8:45 for a 9am start.

C+/D 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 Shoup park. Meet at 8:45am for a 9am start, be there or be square.

Lunch will be in Pescadero at Arcangeli's.

68.6 miles, 7458’ of climbing.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50276932

Weather by Randoplan: https://bit.ly/4jblRRw

Leader: Shawnery Hardin

HTP(Huckleberry Training Program) HRU Wednesday 9th, 9am

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Huckleberry's, Black by way of Alba, C+/D 5.1(7011)/55, Wednesday April 9th for a 9am start.

C+/D 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, a few miles south on Skyline from 9. You can park in the lot for a fee or .25 of a mile south at the trailhead on the right side if headed south. Meet at 8:45am for a 9am start, be there or be square.

Lunch will be in Boulder Creek. Bring lunch or buy at gricery store in Boulder Creek. Please check maps for regroups.

55 miles, 7011’ of climbing.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50200907

Weather by Randoplan: https://bit.ly/4chNvcK

Leader: Shawnery Hardin

HRU for Wednesday 4/2/2025 - San Bruno Mountain from Woodside (Pioneer)

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT

The weather gods are again smiling, with clear, but slightly chilly skies now predicted for Wednesday, so let's take advantage and do a unique, but somewhat unlikely HRU ride (a bit urban in spots) that always reminds me of Peter Grace - San Bruno Mountain. With this kind of weather, I feel we have a good shot at seeing the Farallon islands out in the distance.

Assemble at the Woodside public parking lot, adjacent to the Pioneer Saloon, at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

63 miles, with 5150' of climbing.

Lunch is at the Taqueria at the base of the mountain.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

Hills R Us C+D/E/3.7(5,239')/57 Clockwise Lexington, Redwood Estates, Skyline

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT

This ride is somewhat the reverse of the first ride I did with the Western Wheelers, but with a Steve Rempel flair to it. What I like about this direction is it gets the Foothill slog out of the way early and the final descent- okay, the only descent for this ride- is pretty close to the end.

It goes around Lexington, up Old Santa Cruz Highway, and then takes a shortcut through Redwood Estates to skip the climb up Mountain Charlie and the steeper parts of Summit. After lunch at Redwood Estates, it continues on Summit Rd and Bear Creek Rd to return via Skyline and Page Mill.

Note: This ride will go up the dirt Los Gatos Creek Trail to Lexington

Elevation Gain - 5,200'

Distance - 57 miles

Start time and location: meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. Faster riders will blast out first followed by the Social Climbers. Moderate rain cancels.

Lunch: Will be relatively early at Upper Redwood Estates Park on Summit. Food available at the Redwood Store as we pass it a mile and 500 feet down from the park.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36052004

Weather: https://bit.ly/4l5pmuf

Ride Leader: Mark Huie

HillsRUs C+DE/3.8 (5600)/59 for Wed March 19: Coastal Classic via OLH

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT

We will be riding the Classic Coastal Classic on Wednesday. The weather isn't fantastic but compared to the weather lately it's great. We should be able to complete it without worrying about rain.

Start time and location: meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. Faster riders will blast out first followed by the Social Clinbers

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50004397

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50004397/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3FAWOsc

59 miles with 5600 feet of elevation gain

Lunch: Bring lunch to eat at the Bike Hut

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HillsRUs C+DE/4.4 (5800)/53 for Wed March 11: A Tour of Our Beautiful Green Hills

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Rather than have HillsRUs cancelled two weeks in a row due to rain I am moving this week's HRU to Tuesday. The route is a tour of our local hills showcasing how green they are right now. The ride goes up Page turns north on Skyline, down WOLH and 84, back up WAlpine and then turns south on Skyline before descending Hwy 9.

Start time and location: meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49919226

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49919226/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/43DVBKq

53 miles with 5800 feet of elevation gain

Lunch: Bring lunch to eat at Alpine Pond (at the intersection of Page and Skyline)

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for Wednesday 3/5/2025 - 5 Loops in the Local Hills

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

It's likely that HRU will be cancelled this week due to rain or wet roads, but just in case we get lucky (as has happened quite often this year), I'm posting a local hills ride. On an iffy day like this, I like to do rides that circle the drain, so we can make an early exit if need be.

If the roads are wet and/or the radar looks bad, I'll send out an email in the morning, but if the roads are dry and the radar looks OK, I'll show up at Shoup and give it a go.

Assemble at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

42 miles, with 4200' of climbing.

Lunch - We'll do an impromptu lunch somewhere along the route - TBD, so bring what you need.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HillsRUs C+DE/4.3 (6800)/63 for Wed Feb 26: Zayante from Monta Vista

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT

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

HillsRUs C+DE/3.2 (5000)/62 for Wed Feb 19: Eureka Canyon from Lexington

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT

The HillsRUs ride for this Wed is Eureka Canyon from Lexington.

The weather forecast for Wed is changing every time I look at it but one constant is that the further south you go the less the chance of rain. Keep your eye out for email regarding this ride. If the weather forecast looks bad on Tues evening then the ride will be moved to Thursday

As usual there will be two groups with the fastest riders leaving first followed by the Social Climbers(C+D)

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: be there by 8:45 for a 9 am departure.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35706625

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35706625/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/4jVB2zb

62 miles with 5000 feet of elevation gain

Lunch: Bring or buy to eat in Corralitos

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU on Tuesday 11th @ 9am

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 20:15:58 GMT

Huckleberry's Slide Ride with Two New Bumps

C+/D/E 6(6982)/55.6, Tuesday Feb 11th for a 9am start.

C+/D 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 Pioneer parking lot, in Woodside. Meet at 8:45am for a 9am start, be there or be square.

Lunch will be in Half Moon Bay at The Concrete park. Bring lunch or buy at one of many places in Half Moon Bay. Please check maps for regroups.

64.7 miles, 5156’ of climbing.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49666923

Weather by Randoplan: https://bit.ly/3WP2ULq

Leader: Shawnery Hardin

HRU for Wednesday 2/5/2025 - Umunhum from Monta Vista Park

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT

The weather gods are smiling, with clear, but slightly chilly skies now predicted for Wednesday, so let's take advantage and do a Jack Jones classic - Umunhum. It's been over a year and a half since I last saw the summit. Roads are likely to be slightly damp to start, but should be high and dry by the time we climb.

Assemble at the Monta Vista park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

56 miles, with 5742' of climbing.

Lunch is at the summit, so bring what you need.

Weather from Randoplan (bring your cold weather battle gear for the descent)

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HillsRUs C+DE/4.5(6400)/58 Coastal Classic

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:45:00 GMT

With "Classic" in the name, it has to be and oldie but goody, and "Coastal BTDT" doesn't quite have that ring to it.

This particular classic climbs Page Mill, descends West Alpine and takes 84 to Stage and Hwy 1, then climbs Tunitas, comes back down Kings, and winds back through Portola Valley.

57.5 miles with 5,941 feet of elevation gain.

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. Rain cancels.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30117145

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30117145/cue_sheet

Weather from RandoPlan: https://bit.ly/4jruxnv

Lunch: At Bike Hut. Bring your own food or explore Bike Hut's limited snack options. If the weather stays cold, expect people to want to get moving quickly.

Ride leader: Mark Huie

HRU Wednesday Jan. 22nd @ 9am

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:56:00 GMT

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

HillsRUs C+DE/4.0 (4900)/53 for Jan 15: Rodeo Gulch, Mtn Charlie from Lexington

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMT

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

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

HRU for Wednesday 1/8/2024 - Half Moon Bay from Woodside

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMT

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.

Weather from Randoplan (temps look Goldilocks for climbing)

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HillsRUs C+DE/4.5(6200)/55 For New year's Day- Page Mill, Skyline, Black, Gist, Hwy 9

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 16:45:00 GMT

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

HRU - CANCELED DUE TO CHRISTMAS SPIRIT TAKING OVER.

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:32:38 GMT

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!!

HillsRUs C+DE/4.5 (7000)/63 for Dec 18: Big Basin via Castle Rock, Boulder Creek

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:00:00 GMT

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

HRU - HTP(Huckleberry Training Program) Dec 11th 2024

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:00:00 GMT

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

HillsRUs C+DE/4.4 (5250)/48 for Wed 4 December: Kings, 84, Alpine, Page Mill

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:45:00 GMT

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

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:00:45 GMT

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

HillsRUs Moved to Thursday Nov 21: C+DE/4.5 (4400)/39 Five Bumps to Montebello

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT

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

HRU for November 13th, 2024 - Three Loops around Portola Road

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT

It's likely that HRU will be cancelled this week due to rain or wet roads, but just in case we get lucky (as happened a few months ago), I'm posting a local hills ride I found in route listings, with a subtext that this was Mike Khaw's swan song. On an iffy day like this, I like to do rides that circle the drain, so we can make an early exit if need be.

If the roads are wet and/or the radar looks bad, I'll send out an email in the morning, but if the roads are dry and the radar looks OK, I'll show up at Shoup and give it a go.

Assemble at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

43 miles, with 4100' of climbing.

Lunch - We'll do an impromptu lunch somewhere along the route - TBD, so bring what you need.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HillsRUs C+DE/4 (5400)/49 for Wed 6 November: Kings to Page Mill

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:45:00 GMT

I am planning for this week's ride to ascend Kings then Swett, follow Skyline, descend 84 West/La Honda Road, up West Old La Honda, and back along Skyline to Page Mill.

Some weather reports call for brisk winds and up to 90+ minutes lost to wind, according to Randoplan. If the forecast continues to look windy, we can fall back on Five Bumps to Montebello which shows only 50 minutes lost to wind.

49 miles and 4900 feet of elevation gain if climbing Kings, or 40 miles and 4400 feet if climbing Montebello.

Start location and time: Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, route will be finalized then.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48970298
Alternate route if too windy: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30146275

Weather: https://bit.ly/3YDuTxF
Alternate weather: https://bit.ly/3YRB2Yp
Rain cancels.

Cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48970298/cue_sheet
Alternate: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30146275/cue_sheet

Lunch: In Sky Londa- sample the cuisine from the market or bring your own, or wherever we can find out of the wind.

Ride leader: Mark Huie

HILLSRUS C+DE/4.8(7076)/59.2 FOR Oct 30th

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT

HRU gets Moody on Black Mountain Road!!

We'll be heading up Page Mill with a bit of a Moody beginning. Then making our way along Skyline to Bear Creek. We'll make our way down Bear Creek to face the struggle known as Black Mtn. Then there's lunch at Castle Rock before we finish our out and back to Shoup Park.

Meet at Shoup Park @ 845 for a 9am start.

59.2 miles, 7076’ of climbing

Late Lunch: Will be at Castle Rock Park on the return to Shoup Park.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48898318

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

Leader: Shawnery Hardin

HillsRUs C+DE/3.2 (5000)/62 for Wed Oct 23: Eureka Canyon from Lexington

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT

We haven't ridden beautiful Eureka Canyon for a few months and the weather looks good for it. Santa Cruz is waiting for us !

As usual there will be two groups with the fastest riders leaving first followed by the Social Climbers(C+D)

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: be there by 8:45 for a 9 am departure.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35706625

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35706625/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3AaB9EP

62 miles with 5000 feet of elevation gain

Lunch: Bring or buy to eat in Corralitos

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HILLSRUS C+DE/4.2(6953)/65.5 FOR Oct 16 : Huckleberry's Birthday Bonanza

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT

HILLSRUS C+DE/4.2(6953)/65.5 FOR Oct 16 : Huckleberry's Birthday Bonanza

There's two options available this Wednesday, the more or less adventurous versions. The adventurous will head through the bottom of windy hill, all easy well maintained smooth wide trails, then make our way up Dirty Alpine. The less adventurous will head up Old La Honda and then follow Skyline to the first regroup at the bathrooms at Russian Ridge on the corner of Skyline and West Alpine. One thing to point out is Wurr Rd. that we take just before Memorial park, it's a beautiful little of the beaten path road that exits back on to Pescadero right before the Loma Mar store.

Assemble at The Pioneer parking lot at the corner of Whiskey Hill and Woodside Rd. in the town of woodside. Meet at 845 for a 9am start, be there or break Huckleberry's heart.;)

Regroups and lunch stop are on the rwgps map.

65.5 miles, 6953’ of climbing for the adventurous group.

65.9 miles, 7130’ of climbing for the less adventurous group.

Pick your poison!!

Lunch - Will be at Arcangeli Store/Pescadero Bakery.

Route for the Adventurous Group: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48762757

Route for the Less Adventurous Group: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48763268

Weather by Randoplan: https://bit.ly/4f2SD4J

Leader: Shawnery Hardin

HillsRUs C+DE/4.3(6600')/61 for October 9: Hicks and Mt Umunhum (maybe)

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Temperatures will hopefully be twenty degrees cooler than last weekend, so let's ride to Hicks and decide whether or not we want to climb Mt Umunhum.

6,600 feet of elevation gain over 61 miles, or 4,400' and 50 miles if skipping Um.

Start Location and Time: Meet at Monta Vista Park- 22601 Voss Ave, Cupertino- at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48689851

Cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48689851/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/4dDUMmz

Lunch: Bring lunch to eat on Mt Umunhum or at Blossom Hill Park

Ride Leader: Mark Huie

HILLSRUS C+DE/2.7(4695)/69.1 FOR Oct 2

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:59:31 GMT

HILLSRUS C+DE/2.7(4695)/69.1 FOR Oct 2 : Huckleberry Coastal Pretzel!

We'll be heading south on one from Half Moon Bay down to Pescadero and then North to Devil's Slide. Lunch will be in Half Moon Bay at the concrete bridge with ample local options.

Assemble at The Concrete Park, at the intersection of Kelly and Main in Half Moon Bay. Parking available on Purissima near Kelly, one street West of Main. Meet at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure.

69.1 miles, 4695’ of climbing.

Lunch - Bring lunch to enjoy or buy something in Half Moon Bay.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48626955

Weather by Randoplan: https://bit.ly/4drAwEj

Leader: Shawnery Hardin

HILLSRUS C+DE/4.8(6900)/57 FOR Sept 25: Big Basin, China Grade from Monta Vista Park

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT

We haven't done this beautiful ride for a couple of years, mostly due to the lack of water availability in Big Basin. We now know that if you go a mile past the turnoff to China Grade you can get water at the Jamison Creek Fire Station. This makes this ride much more approachable and I've been waiting for some good weather to try it.

57 miles with 6900 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/48532617

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48532617/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3XyJdHc

Lunch: Bring lunch to eat in Big Basin Park

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for Sept 18th, 2024 - The Kittridge Mile of Pain (Bohlman On-Orbit)

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT

It's more likely than not that HRU will be cancelled this week, due to the start of the rainy season (can it really be here already). But just in case, I'm posting a silly ride that includes the Kittridge Mile of Pain, which I used to do as an after work ride for many years. I found this route last year when I was perusing the WW catalog of rides tagged as HRU.

Assemble at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

38 miles, with 3900' of climbing.

Lunch - We'll do an impromptu lunch at the top of Bohlman, so bring what you need.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HillsRUs C+DE/4(6500)/65 For Sept 11: Pescadero Classic Counter Clockwise

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 22:29:04 GMT

I'm a sucker for tradition, so we'll start from Shoup Park again and do a Pescadero loop. Going out to and climbing Old La Honda, we'll descend the other side and take 84 to San Gregorio, then along Stage Road to have lunch in Pescadero. Returning along Pescadero Creek Road, we'll climb Haskins Hill and west Alpine Road, and down Page Mill.

The weather is forecast to be relatively mild, getting warmer on this side of Skyline, so it should be a pretty pleasant day.

65 miles with 6500' of climbing.

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

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48379028

Weather: https://bit.ly/3AZbqzl

Cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48379028/cue_sheet

Lunch: In Pescadero behind Arcangeli Grocery at mile 35. Bring or buy in town.

Ride leader: Mark Huie

HILLSRUS C+DE/2.7(4678)/70

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT

HILLSRUS C+DE/2.7(4678)/70 FOR Sept 4: Swanton from La Honda

We'll be heading south on one from La Honda down to Swanton Berry Farms. On the way back we'll stop by Pie Ranch for lunch.

Assemble at La Honda store in La Honda. Parking available on 84 in front of store on botth sides. Meet at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure.

70.3 miles, 4678’ of climbing.

Lunch - Bring lunch to enjoy or buy something at the Pie Ranch on 1.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48225279

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

Leader: Shwanery Hardin

HILLSRUS C+DE/4.5(5500)/48 FOR Aug 28: HalfMoonBay from Woodside

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT

At long last Higgins Rd has finally been repaired !! We can now do our popular Half Moon Bay Ride from Woodside. And, yes, we will be going up Kings for the 3rd HRU in a row. Weather on the coast will be pleasantly cool while it will be hot here in the valley

48 miles with 5500 feet of climbing.

Start Location and Time: meet at the Pioneer Saloon Parking Area at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure . Faster riders will depart first followed by the Social Climbers.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38356355

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38356355/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3WXRswe

LUNCH: Lunch will be at the San Benito House Deli on Main Street in Half Moon Bay. For those wishing to avoid the line, you can order ahead with the following link: https://order.toasttab.com/online/san-benito-house . Feel free to bring your own food instead.

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for August 21st, 2024 - Redwood Ramble

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Let's go climb King's Mountain again, but this time we'll follow that up with my variation on what I think of as Paul's Redwood Ramble, doing a number of steep, but generally shady out and backs in the coastal redwoods.

Assemble at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

Last restroom and water until our late lunch is 15.5 miles into the ride, in Huddart Park. Make sure to load up on water for the 4 climbs. Bear Gulch has a short, but very steep climb in the sun to start. Most of the rest of the climbing is relatively shady.

57 miles, 6100' of climbing(.

Lunch - Bring a lunch to eat at Valerie's house at 2100 Bear Gulch road (very steep driveway), about 38 miles into the ride.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HillsRUs C+DE/4.1(6675)/66 For August 14: Counter-Clockwise Coastal Course

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:30:00 GMT

The weather should be more mild than recent weeks for this variation on a coastal classic in reverse. Up Kings by way of Huddart park, down Tunitas with a spin through Lobitos. Lunch at the Bike Hut. Up Hwy 1, CA-84 to West Old La Honda, along Skyline and down Page Mill. Sorry, no Page Milling this time.

Distance: 66 miles

Elevation: 6675 feet

Bathrooms at Portola Valley Town Center, Bike Hut, San Gregorio General Store, and Alpine @ Skyline.

Start: Shoup Park at 8:45am for a 9:00am departure

Lunch: Bike Hut. Bring your own food or see what snacks they have there.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30146074

Cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30146074/cue_sheet

Weather from RandoPlan: https://bit.ly/3WYydnp Bring a layer for the ride down Tunitas, just in case. Rain or AQI>100 cancels!

Ride Leader: Mark Huie

HILLSRUS C+DE/3.0(4200)/55 FOR Aug 7: Medicine Buddha,Cookies,Empire Grade,Ice Cream Grade

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:30:00 GMT

Posting this ride for Gary Virshup who has graciously agreed to lead HRU this week.

After a respectful visit, or attempt at a visit, to the Medicine Buddha , we head into Santa Cruz and pick up/buy cookies at the Pacific Cookie Company, then up through UCSC to the Empire Grade and Ice Cream Grade and then down to the coast for a ride back to the start.

55 miles with 4300 feet of climbing.

Start time and Location: Meet in Capitola at Jade Street Park at 9:15 for a 9:30 start. Directions: Hwy17 to Hwy1. Take 41st St Exit, Turn R on 41st St, L on Jade Street.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37268313

Weather: https://bit.ly/3Adu5He

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37268313/cue_sheet

Lunch: Lunch will be at the Fire Station on Empire Grade Rd at Mile 29 of the ride. Bring your Lunch.

Ride Leader: Gary Virshup (for Shawnery)

HILLSRUS C+DE/4.3(6400)/60 FOR July 31: ZAYANTE FROM MONTA VISTA

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:44:40 GMT

The weather has finally cooled off a bit and I can't resist doing one of my favorite rides: Zayante from Monta Vista Park

60 miles with 6400 feet of elevation gain.

Meet at Monta Vista Park (on Voss Ave off of Foothill Blvd) at 8:45 for at 9:00 departure. The DE group will depart first followed by the C+D group

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39695888

Weather: https://bit.ly/4c7IZft

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39695888/cue_sheet

Lunch will be at Ben Lomond park on Mill St in Ben Lomond at mile 27. Bring or buy in Boulder Creek or Ben Lomond

Ride Leader is Don Johann

HRU for 7/24/24 - Coastal Loop from La Honda

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT

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.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HillsRUs C+DE /4.2 (5610)/54 for Wed July 17 OLH, Alpine, Hwy 9

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:38:20 GMT

If you haven't done the Bike Hut Challenge yet, you're out of luck on this ride unless you miss the turnoff from 84. Please inform the ride leader if you plan on doing so.

With the break in the weather, we're bringing the start of the ride back to Shoup Park this week, climbing Old La Honda, checking the road condition on the descent down West Old La Honda then climbing Alpine Road and having lunch at Alpine Lake. From there we will take Skyline to Highway 9, climb Pierce, and *handwave* take some back roads to Foothill and back to Shoup.

Starting Location and Time> Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. Everyone will leave at the same time unless the Social Climbers are talking too much ;-)

Route> https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31379681

Cue Sheet> https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31379681/cue_sheet

Weather from Randoplan> https://bit.ly/3zHteyg

Lunch> There are no stores near Alpine Lake, so bring your own food

Ride leader> Mark Huie, subbing for Jack Jones

HillsRUs C+DE /4.2 (6000)/57 for Wed July 10 Pescadero, Tunitas

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:22:21 GMT

It's going to be hot again Wednesday so let's head out to coast were it will be cool. We will head to Pescadero from Woodside and then return by the coolest possible way - Tunitas only this time riding along the ocean to get there. To avoid the heat even more we will start and end at Woodside to avoid the hot ride back to Shoup.

Starting Location and Time: Pioneer Hotel in Woodside at at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. Faster riders will leave first followed by the Social Climbers

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42537268

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42537268/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3zCGC6Q

Lunch: Bring or Buy to eat at Arcangeli's in Pescadero

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for 7/3/24 - Devil's Slide from the Pioneer (Woodside)

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT

It's going to be crazy hot on our side of the hill (Rando says 102 at the finish of our ride), so let's see if we can find a nice marine layer over on the coast to cool our jets, and some cool coastal redwoods on Tunitas to shade us for the climb home.

Assemble at the Pioneer parking lot (Woodside) at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

61 miles, 5000' of climbing.

Lunch - Mac Dutra Park at the corner of Kelly and Main Street. Lots of food options nearby. Sandwiches across the street, or coffee and pastries just a few doors down.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel leading for Don Johan.

Hills R Us C+D/E/3.2-(4940')-62mi, Capitola and Eureka Canyon from Lexington

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Meet another first time HRU leader Jasmine Wu at Lexington Reservoir (parking areas just past the dam); 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure.

After climbing Old Santa Cruz, the ride descends San Jose Soquel to Capitola, returning via Corralitos and Eureka Canyon.

Elevation Gain - 4940'

Distance - 62 miles

Lunch - Bring or buy lunch at the Corralitos market in Corralitos.

Ride Leader - Jasmine Wu (subbing for Steve Rempel)

Hills R Us C+D/E/3.8(5,501')/58 Page Mill, S. Skyline, Lexington

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Meet first time HRU leader Mark Huie at Shoup Park, Los Altos; 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure.

After climbing Page Mill the ride will loop south on Skyline and return via Lexington and the Los Gatos Creek trail (gravel).

Elevation Gain - 5,501'

Distance - 58 miles

Lunch - Bring food for Redwood Estates Upper Park

Ride Leader - Mark Huie

Hills R Us C+D/E/4.1(5,941')/58 Coastal Classic via Page Mill (No Foothill)

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Starting location and time: Meet at Shoup Park, Los Altos; 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure.

Hopefully we'll beat the forecast heat. Up Page Mill and down W Alpine, making a clockwise loop of 84, Stage and Tunitas, returning around Portola Valley.

Elevation Gain - 5,941'

Distance - 58 miles

Lunch - Bring, or buy at San Gregorio store for the Bike Hut

Ride Leader - Jack Jones, subbing for Shawnery

Huckleberry's last HRU for 4 months, at least!!

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:38:25 GMT

HILLSRUS 6-5-24 - Huckleberry's last Hoorah before Spinal Surgery

This will be my last HRU for at least 4 months and maybe longer. I'm going in for spinal fusion surgery next Monday and it's going to be a long recovery. I hope as many of you as possible can come out and suffer Huckleberry(Unbound) Hardin!!

Valerie and a few other braved trying Alpine dirt last time and not only said they loved it but that it was easy. Jack even said, it will be his go to way to Skyline over Page Mill. If any of you are not up for the trek, which is super easy and car free, meet us at Page Mill and Skyline via Old La Honda and Skyline but trust me, it's worth it.

Route via Old La Honda: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46958195

Assemble at Pioneer at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

56.9 miles, 6489’ of climbing.

Lunch - lunch will be at the Pescadero grocery store.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46957990

Weather by Randoplan: https://b

it.ly/3yNCKPV

HRU for 5/29/24 - OLH, Portola Park, West Alpine

Wed, 29 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Let's take advantage of the coolish weather to do Portola State Park - a climb that can get pretty toasty come summer.

Assemble at Shoup at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

48 miles, 5900' of climbing.

Lunch - Bring lunch to eat at Portola State Park

Weather from Randoplan (Goldilocks).

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HillsRUs C+DE/3.3(4,960')/61 May 22 -Devils Slide/Old Pedro Rd.

Wed, 22 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT

HillsRUs C+DE/3.3(4,960')/61 May 22 -Devils Slide/Old Pedro Rd.

Meet at Pioneer Hotel in Woodside, 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure.

We'll ride to Pacifica and then have two options: Traditional Devil's Slide on Hwy 1 or bypass the Devil on Old Pedro Road. Old Pedro Road is passable on a road bike; the surface is broken pavement and double track dirt. You can read more about it here and here. We'll all meet up in Half Moon Bay for lunch. Return is via Tunitas Creek Rd.

Devil's Slide: 61 miles, 4,960'

Old Pedro Road: 65 miles, 5,391'

Lunch - Half Moon Bay, buy at Garden Deli Cafe (order ahead is best) or bring your own at Mac Dutra Park.

Old Pedro route>

Devils Slide route>

Ride leader - Jack Jones

Hills-R-Us to the Coast Wed. May 15th

Wed, 15 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT

HILLSRUS C+DE/4 (7217)/72.6 FOR WED MAY 15

HILLSRUS C+DE/4.2(7388)70.8 FOR WED MAY 15

Starting Location and Time: Portola Town center/People'sPark(https://maps.app.goo.gl/Suw7kDA2BBr4uZ1L8) at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. Adventurous riders will climb Dirt Alpine, Conservative riders will climb Page Mill. There will not be a fast and slow group but everyone is welcome to ride their own pace.

I'm offering two routes, starting at Portola Town center/People's Park, which will split at mile 3 and regroup at mile 13 at the top of Page Mill. We will then continue the route as one group. We will make our way to 84 for an easy descent. At this point we will enjoy the coastal views from 84 to Pescadero. We'll stop at Arcangeli Grocery store in Pescadero for lunch at mile 41. After lunch we will make our way up Pescadero Creek Rd. and climb Haskins hill. After a refreshing descent we will make our way up West Alpine. Then a final descent down Page Mill and return to Portola Town Center on the Portola loop.

Regroups and Lunch stop POI's provided on maps!!

The Adventures route climbing Dirt Alpine:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46653931

The Conservative route climbing Page Mill:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46654168

Weather: https://bit.ly/4ajs74r

HILLSRUS C+DE /4.4 (7200)/65 FOR WED May 8: PageMill, Haskins, Pascadero, Tunitas

Tue, 07 May 2024 00:12:31 GMT

The weather looks good, let's go have lunch in Pescadero

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

Distance and Climb: 65 miles and 7200 feet

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30673403

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30673403/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/4b3UpBe

Lunch: Bring or Buy to eat at Arcangeli's in Pescadero

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU/SC for Wednesday May 1st - Flintstones and Carolands V2

Wed, 01 May 2024 15:45:00 GMT

After all the crazy big HRU rides this spring, we're going to do a more leisurely ride this week, in line with my being off the bike for most of April. Our route this week is a revised version of our Flintstones and Carolands HRU ride, but with all the crazy steep ramps set aside for another day.

Assemble at Shoup at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

59 miles, 4400' of climbing.

Lunch - At the Safeway shopping center off Polhemus.

Weather from Randoplan> (Goldilocks).

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HillsRUs C+DE/4.1(5,742')/56 Mt. Umunhum, the shorter way.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT

This is an out-n-back on Hicks and Um. Weather will be a bit cooler and hopefully not too breezy.

Meet at Monte Vista Park, Wednesday, April 24th, 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure.

55.7 miles, 5,742' of climbing and a 4.1 on the Richter scale.

Plan on a bring-your-own hasty lunch at the top of Mt Umunhum.

Ride Leader - Jack Jones

HILLSRUS C+DE /4 (6902)/69.6 FOR WED APRIL 17

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT

HILLSRUS C+DE /4 (6902)/69.6 FOR WED APRIL 17

A different way for a similar route, turning something old into something new!! I was going to post The Ring of Fire but I decided to be a little nicer.

Meet at Lexington Reservoir at 8:45 for a 9am departure on Wednesday April 17th.

69.6 miles, 6902’ of climbing, just a few bumps is all!!

Lunch - bring lunch or buy at Steamer Lane Supply around mile 38 across from the Lighthouse. Steamer Lane Supply has many different choices from full on lunch meals to baked goods and coffee options. You can either sit at the park benches or enjoy on a bench oceanside.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46227274

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

HillsRUs C+DE /4.0 (6100)/62 for Wed April 10: Debra's Ride (Kings, 84,WAlpine,9)

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:02:26 GMT

Spring is here and it's time to see how the Poppies are doing on West Alpine.

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

Distance and Climb: 62 miles and 6100 feet

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46124150

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46124150/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3VTSs5G

Lunch: Bring lunch to eat at Alpine Pond (at WAlpine and Skyline)

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for April 3rd - H9 and Bear Creek to Big Basin.

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT

It looks like the weather gods are finally going to let me lead a ride, and Shawnery's big adventure a few weeks ago reminded me that this is a great time to visit Big Basin, as the current cooler weather makes water much less of an issue than in the summer.

We'll start from Monta Vista Park in Cupertino (off Foothill and Voss), climb Redwood Gulch and 9, then across Skyline to Bear Creek (in the fun direction), with a return via 236 (Big Basin) and 9.

Assemble at Monta Vista Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

63 miles, 7100' of climbing

Lunch - bring or buy in Boulder Creek, for lunch at Junction Park. There is no water at the park or Big Basin, so we'll need to load up in town before our climb back up to Skyline.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HILLSRUS C+DE/4.3 (4600)/42 FOR WED MARCH 27: PageMill Skyline Kings

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:25:56 GMT

Wednesday's weather forecast is still very uncertain so I have chosen a shorter route that will get us back before the present earliest forecast for rain. If it changes and rain is predicted to start before noon the ride will be canceled.

Starting Location and Time: Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure

Distance and Climb: 42 miles and 4600 feet

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45970296

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45970296/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/43wFcpk

Lunch: No lunch is planned. Bring food to snack along the way

Ride Leader: Don Johann

Hills-R-Us C+DE/4.2(7049)/67.8 3/20/24 Wednesday

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Two Loops for the Price of One!!

Meet Shawnery Hardin at Shoup Park at 8:45AM for an 9:00AM departure. Rain cancels but sprinkles are a go!!

We'll be making our way up Moody/Alpine then make our way to descend 9 via Skyline. We'll then make our way up Bear Creek and then descend the other side of 9 via Skyline again. At this point I added a few more gratuitous bumps on the way back to Shoup Park which everyone is more than welcome to cut out for an easier ride to finish.

Lunch will be at Junction park in Boulder Creek. You can pick up lunch, drinks and water in Boulder Creek before you make your way to lunch or bring from home.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45898081

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

HillsRUs C+DE/4.0 (5400)/56 for Wed March 13: ZAYANYE !!

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:00:00 GMT

It's Daylight Savings Time again and time to expand our route selection for HillsRUs. We will do one of our favorites: Zayante from Lexington. Be prepared for a cold start but otherwise it should be great ride.

As usual there will be two groups with the fastest riders leaving first followed by the Social Climbers(C+D)

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: be there by 8:45 for a 9 am departure.

Distance: 57 miles

Elevation: 5500 feet

Lunch: Bring or Buy to eat at the Covered Bridge County Park in Felton (at the intersection of Mt Hermon Rd and Graham Hill Rd)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44383246

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44383246/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/48KEjKI

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for Wednesday March 6th, 2024

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 23:20:38 GMT

Once again the forecast is for rain (check out the forecast below), so keep an eye out for a cancellation. But just in case the roads are dry to start, let's try once again to do one of Louis's Lunacy rides. This ride stays very close to Shoup the whole way, so we can quickly bail for home, should it rain as predicted.

Meet at Shoup at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure. We'll have two groups, with the D/E speedsters launching first, followed by the Social Climbers.

No planned lunch stop.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

Hills R Us - Kennedy, Shannon, Hicks

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:00:00 GMT

HRU on a Wednesday. Climb Kennedy and Hicks, with a return on Shannon. Ambitious types can go another 5.4 miles to the top of Mt. Umunhum with an additional 2k' of climbing.

Assemble at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, with D/E riders launching a bit before the Social Climbers.

57 miles, 4,500' of climbing

Lunch - bring or buy nearby at Los Gatos Town Square

Ride leader - Steve Rempel, substituting for Jack Jones (Thanks, Steve!)

HRU on Thursday again!! - Redwood State Park via King's Mountain

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT

C+D/E(6678’)/57 Redwood State Park via King's on Thursday!!!

Meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9am departure on Thursday!!!

57 miles, 6678’ of climbing

Lunch - Bring food to enjoy at the duck pond or buy something at the La Honda store.

The forecast is a little hit or miss for Wednesday so I'll be moving HRU to Thursday. Wet roads are a go but real rain will cancel the ride, roads should be dry, hopefully.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45637145

Weather by Randoplan: https://bit.ly/48DhjgR

C+D/E(6678’)/57 Redwood State Park via King's on Thursday!!!

Meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9am departure on Thursday!!!

57 miles, 6678’ of climbing

Lunch - Bring food to enjoy at the duck pond or buy something at the La Honda store.

The forecast is a little hit or miss for Wednesday so I'll be moving HRU to Thursday. Wet roads are a go but real rain will cancel the ride, roads should be dry, hopefully.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45637145

Weather by Randoplan: https://bit.ly/48DhjgR

HRU MOVED TO THURSDAY: Pescadero Clockwise C+DE/4(6500/66

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:24:31 GMT

The weather forecast for Wednesday continues to deteriorate so I am moving HRU to Thursday. We will try to get a long ride in before the next atmospheric river arrives and washes out everything. The ride will be Pescadero Clockwise.

Meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 Departure. The DE Group will launch first followed the the Social Climbers (C+D)

66 miles with 6500 feet of elevation gain.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20044594

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20044594/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/49fcDyB

Lunch: Bring or Buy to eat at Arcangeli Bakery in Pescadero

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for February 7th, 2024

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Right now the forecast is once again for rain (check out the forecast below), so keep an eye out for a cancellation. But just in case the roads are dry to start, let's do one of Louis's Lunacy rides. This ride stays very close to Shoup the whole way, so we can quickly bail for home, should it rain as predicted.

Meet at Shoup at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure. We'll have two groups, with the D/E speedsters launching first, followed by the Social Climbers.

No planned lunch stop.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

Hills R Us - Costal Classic with a Tuesday twist

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Moving HRU to Tuesday as rainy, breezy conditions are expected Wednesday and beyond.

Meet Jack Jones at Shoup Park, 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure.

We'll climb Old La Honda with the usual route to the Bike Hut for lunch. The twist is we'll ride a Lobitos loop on our way back to Tunitas and our return climb home.

60 miles, 5,700' of climbing.

Lunch - bring food to enjoy at the Bike Hut, or purchase at La Honda or San Gregorio.

Cancelling HRU for preemptive ride this Tuesday, 23rd at 930

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:36:29 GMT

RIDE BELOW IS FOR TUESDAY THE 23RD!!!! HRU THIS WEDNESDAY IS CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN!!!

C+D/E(3780)/55.1 Bombers Coastanoa Classic

When - Tue, January 23, 2024 @ 9:39AM

Location - La Honda Market, parking along 84 next to store

Bombers Coastanoa Classic. Meet Shawnery Hardin (shawnery420@gmail.com) at La Honda Market, parking along 84 next to store, at 9:15am for a 9:30am departure

55.1 miles, 3780’ of climbing. Lunch - Bring food to enjoy at Coastanoa or purchase snacks and drinks at their market.

Weather is forecast to be the best it's been in a while so get out and enjoy the day on some beautiful roads

Route: Coastanoa Lunch Run

Weather by Randoplan: https://bit.ly/4b7r2hy

HRU C+DE/4.4(4400)/40 FOR JAN 17: FIVE BUMPS TO MONTEBELLO

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:36:45 GMT

It's time we dug out one of our winter routes. The rain should end Tuesday night so the roads will be somewhat dry by the time of the ride and it won't be as cold as it has been

Meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. The DE group will launch first followed by the Social Climbers (C+D)

40 miles with 4400 feet of elevation gain.

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

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

Weather: https://bit.ly/41YVPcs

Lunch: no lunch stop is planned so bring snacks to eat at the regroups.

Ride Leader: TBD

HRU FOR January 10th, 2024 - REDWOOD GULCH, H9, SKYLINE, 84, WOLH, PORTOLA

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Right now the forecast is for rain, so keep an eye out for a possible cancellation. But just in case the weather forecast changes, this is the same ride we did 8 weeks ago. Since we had such a thin herd that day, due to the forecasted rain (which amazingly did not materialize), I'm going to post it again, and hope for the same luck. This ride has lots of options for bailing back to Shoup, should the need arise. We won't drop down into La Honda unless it once again looks like dry roads.

Let's again do some old friends, but in different directions than we have in recent times.

Redwood Gulch to 9 to Skyline to Alpine, followed by 84, West Old La Honda, and for something really new, we'll come down 84 and take the loop back to Shoup.

Meet at Shoup at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure. We'll have two groups, with the D/E speedsters launching first, followed by the Social Climbers.

Lunch: Buy food/drink at the La Honda Market, to take up to the duck pond for shade and nature's own web foot entertainment.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

Hills R Us - Three loops around Portola Rd C+DE/3.8/43

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

Meet at 9:45 for a 10 AM departure from Shoup Park for the first HRU of 2024. Should be drier and a bit warmer.

We'll stick around Portola Valley. Expect wet roads. Rain cancels.
43 miles and 4,100' of climbing.

No lunch planned, bring snacks.

Ride leader - Jack Jones

Cancelled due to yours truly having covid!!

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 19:18:14 GMT

C+D/E(4451)/47 HRU does Sierra and Calaveras

Calaveras via Sierra. Meet at Cataldi Park, San Jose at 9:15 for a 9:30 departure on THURSDAY the 28th

47 miles, 4451’ of climbing

Lunch - bring food to enjoy or purchase fruit or other things at the corner market at the end of the out and back.

Weather is forecast to be considerably better over on that side of the bay. Most likely the roads will be wet and maybe a sprinkle here or there. The forecast calls for around 9 percent chance of rain but as you can see Randoplan says no rain all day. I'll keep an eye out on the weather and cancel if need be as weather dictates.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45233022

Weather by Randoplan: https://bit.ly/4aCtvAi

HillsRUs for Dec 20

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:36:13 GMT

Cancelled due to predicted rain

Hills R Us C+DE/3.5/62 Pacifica and San Bruno Mountain

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Meet at the Pioneer Hotel in Woodside around 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure.

We'll be riding the same route as was planned for last week.
62 miles and 5,411' of climbing.

Lunch: Buy or bring at Los Curates Taqueria

Better weather from Randoplan>

Ride leader - Jack Jones, subbing for Bahamas Steve

HRU Cancelled Pacifica & San Bruno Mtn honoring Peter Grace

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT

I'm cancelling for predicted rain, starting around Noon in the urban areas.

Jasmine suggested, to honor Peter, the San Bruno Mountain route, including Guadalupe Canyon Parkway, site of Peter's successful Everesting attempt. I can't think of a finer tribute than to share the roads he's ridden. I'm crying as I type this.

Meet at the Pioneer Hotel in Woodside around 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure.

The forecast weather is for rain. Wet roads or threatening skies cancel this ride. Stay tuned for updates.

Lunch: Los Curates Tacqueira or bring your own.

Ride leader - Jack Jones

HRU C+DE/4(5459)/55 FOR NOVEMBER 29: PORTOLA REDWOODS STATE PARK FROM 35/84

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Meet at the intersection of 84 and 35 at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure. We'll have two groups unless it's a small turnout due to weather, with the D/E speedsters launching first, followed by the C+/D Social Climbers. Rain, not sprinkles, cancel and wet roads are a go. As long as it's not really raining I'll be there for the start!! This route provides safe descents during the wettest parts but will need to be careful descending Portola Redwoods State Park. There is the bailout option of skipping the park and just ascending West Alpine.

There is ample parking along Skyline on both sides between Alice's and Skywood Trading Post and is legal, you should see it up here on the weekends

Distance: 55 miles

Elevation Gain: 5,459'

Lunch: Bring to enjoy at Portola Redwoods State Park (or buy at Skylonda Trading Post at start of ride)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45005729

Cue sheet: will be posted soon, I don't have a PC

Weather by Randoplan: https://bit.ly/3T1RXF3

Led by: Shawnery(Huckleberry) Hardin

HRU C+DE/3.3(5000)/60 for November 22: Devil's Slide HMB from Woodside

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:04:00 GMT

The weather looks suitable for a Pre-Thanksgiving ride along the coast so let's do a long time favorite. We will take a short detour through Skyine College before descending Sharp Park to Pacifica and then down to Half Moon Bay for lunch before returning via Tunitas

Meet by the Pioneer Saloon in Woodside at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. There will be two groups. The DE group will launch first followed by the Social Climbers.

60 miles with 5000 feet of elevation gain.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44102648

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44102648/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3QKArT3

Lunch: Bring or buy to eat at Mac Dutra Park in HMB

Ride Leader is Don Johann

HRU FOR November 15TH, 2023 - REDWOOD GULCH, H9, SKYLINE, 84, WOLH, PORTOLA

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Right now the forecast looks like rain, so keep an eye out for a likely cancellation. But just in case the weather forecast changes... This is the same ride I posted 8 weeks ago, but had to cancel due to poor AQI numbers.

Let's do some old friends, but in a different directions than we have in recent times.

Redwood Gulch to 9 to Skyline to Alpine, followed by 84, West Old La Honda, and for something really new, we'll come down 84 and take the loop back to Shoup. I really wanted to take 9 all the way to Skyline in lieu of Redwood, but Quickmap shows there are currently a number of one way controls to Redwood Gulch from Tollgate while they continue to clear old slides.

Meet at Shoup at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure. We'll have two groups, with the D/E speedsters launching first, followed by the Social Climbers.

Lunch: Buy food/drink at the La Honda Market, to take up to the duck pond for shade and nature's own web foot entertainment.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

Mt. Hamilton C+DE/4.6(5,312')/46.8

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:30:00 GMT

SR 130 is open with one way traffic control at the construction site. This is the short edition. Kincaid is an additional bonus out 'n back, but not included as part of this route.

Meet at Cataldi Park, San Jose at 9:15 for a 9:30 departure

46.8 miles, 5,312' of climbing
Lunch - bring food to enjoy at the observatory

Route>
Cue Sheet >
Weather from Randoplan

Ride leader - Jack Jones

C+DE/4.5 (7117')/63 Get to the Coast while we still can!

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:00:00 GMT

It's November! Winter is on the way, let's visit my favorite coast before any rains arrive... Coastal Kinda Classic - Up Page Mill, descend W Alpine and head to the Bike Hut. Enjoy the Redwoods up Tunitas Creek to Skyline, and return to Shoup via Page Mill.

Meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure. We'll have two groups, with the D/E speedsters launching first, followed by the C+/D Social Climbers.

Distance: 63 miles
Elevation Gain: 7,117'
Lunch: Bring to enjoy at The Bike Hut (or back track up 84 and buy at La Honda Country Market)

Ride leader - Cathy Switzer

FYI there was a prescribed burn on Monday, should not impact HRU. Thanks Nick Baker for the heads up.

HillsRUs C+DE for October 25: Old Santa Cruz, Eureka Canyon

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 03:24:09 GMT

Now that the temperatures have cooled off it's a good time to do this ride again. The county website shows no closures on Eureka Canyon

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: be there by 8:45 for a 9 am departure. Faster riders will depart first followed by the Social Climbers

Distance: 62 miles

Elevation: 5000 feet

Lunch: Bring or Buy to eat across the street from the Corralitos Market at mile 35

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35706625

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35706625/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3SftED9

Ride Leader: Don Johann

Special HRU for October 18th, 2023 - Alba, 236, H9, Skyline.

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:00:00 GMT

This is a special edition of HRU, with Shawnery taking the helm for a birthday ride. It's always the dealer's choice, and Shawnery has a special treat for you - Alba - maybe the most epic climb in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

NOTE the start at Castle Rock State Park, 8:45 for a 9:00 AM start.

Parking is $10 in the main lot, but there is free parking just a little ways up the road. Meet at the main lot for the ride start.

59 miles and 7400' of climbing for the D/E Speedy Group.

55 miles and 6500' of climbing for the C+ Social Climbers (The social climbers will skip the Las Cumbres out and back, near the start).

Make sure and load up with water in Boulder Creek before Alba and Empire Grade. At the bottom of Jamison Creek, load up again, as this will be the last water before the end of the ride at Castlerock Park.

Lunch - Bring or buy lunch in Boulder to eat in Big Basin Park.

Speedy route> and Weather from Randoplan

Social Climber route> and Weather from Randoplan

Ride leader - Shawnery Hardin for Steve Rempel

Hills R Us - Page, Skyline, Mt. Eden C+DE /4.5 (4,402')/36.4

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:00:00 GMT

I'm not 100%, so it will be a somewhat lesser ride for HRU. Climbing Page Mill, use the water stop on the way up. Saratoga Gap water may not be available. Be prepared for one-way traffic control on Hwy 9.

Meet at Shoup Park, 8:45 for a 9:00 departure for D&E riders, a bit later for the Social Climbers.

It's a short ride, so there is no lunch stop. Bring snacks for regroups.

Ride leader - Jack Jones

C+DE/4.4 (6988')/63 Coastal Classic + Lobitos

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:00:00 GMT

After my two month hiatus, it's back to see the Pacific Ocean, look for the pink naked ladies and enjoy the Fall weather.

Page Mill and West Alpine, then 84 to San Gregorio. After lunch at the Bike Hut, a left to Lobitos Cutoff, and enjoy a shady climb back to Skyline. We'll descend King's—be aware of uphill traffic and stay to the right—and avoid the school traffic in Woodside by taking Tripp, Portola, Woodside and Arastradero back to Shoup Park.

Meet at Shoup at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure. We'll have two groups, with the D/E speedsters launching first, followed by the C+/D Social Climbers.

Lunch: Bring to enjoy at The Bike Hut (or back track up 84 and buy at La Honda Country Market)

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Weather from Randoplan

Ride leader - Cathy Switzer

HillsRUs C+DE/4.3(6400)/60 for September 27: Zayante from Monta Vista

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:30:20 GMT

A month ago we did Zayante from Lexington, this time we will approach Zayante from a different direction and return via Skyline North and Hwy 9. This version is a little more scenic and a little harder.

60 miles with 6400 feet of elevation gain.

Meet at Monta Vista Park (on Voss Ave off of Foothill Blvd) at 8:45 for at 9:00 departure. The DE group will depart first followed by the C+D group

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39695888

Weather: https://bit.ly/3EXjMG9

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39695888/cue_sheet

Lunch will be at Ben Lomond park on Mill St in Ben Lomond at mile 27. Bring or buy in Boulder Creek or Ben Lomond

Ride Leader is Don Johann

Cancelled - HRU for September 20th, 2023 - Redwood Gulch, H9, Skyline, 84, WOLH, Portola

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT

The AQI forecast was looking promising earlier today, but no longer. Tuesday afternoon it rather quickly went from acceptable (<100) to not acceptable (>150), so I'm cancelling Wednesday's HRU. Even the coast is awful this time. My plan/hope is that we can ride Thursday - same time, same place, same route, but I'm seeing conflicting forecasts right now. I'll post another update later tomorrow once the forecasts get updated.

-- Steve

Let's do some old friends, but in a different directions than we have in recent times.

This time we'll do Redwood Gulch to 9 to Skyline to Alpine, followed by 84, West Old La Honda, and for something really new, we'll come down 84 and take the loop back to Shoup. I really wanted to take 9 all the way to Skyline in lieu of Redwood, but there are currently a number of one way controls to Redwood Gulch from Tollgate while they clear old slides.

Meet at Shoup at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure. We'll have two groups, with the D/E speedsters launching first, followed by the Social Climbers.

Lunch: Buy food/drink at the La Honda Market, to take up to the duck pond for shade and nature's own web foot entertainment.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel (yeah - again, but this time it's really my ride)

HillsRUs C+DE/4.0(6500)/65 for September 13:Coastal Classic Counter Clockwise

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT

We haven't done this ride yet this year and the weather forecast looks good for it

65 miles with 6500 feet of elevation gain.

Meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for at 9:00 departure. The DE group will depart first followed by the C+D group

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30106987

Weather: https://bit.ly/3sM6FFh

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30106987/cue_sheet

Lunch will be at Arcangeli's Deli in Pescadero. Bring or Buy

Ride Leader is Steve Rempel (for Don Johann)

HRU for September 6th, 2023 - Zayante from Lexington

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT

After playing on Tunitas for most of the month (to beat the heat), it feels like it's time to head south and play in the Lexington and Scotts Valley area.

This time we'll do the classic Zayante from Lexington, taking in Old Santa Cruz, Laurel Glen, Granite Creek, and East Zayante.

Meet at Lexington Reservoir at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure. We'll have two groups, with the D/E speedsters launching first, followed by the Social Climbers.

Lunch: The Covered Bridge Park in Felton (Safeway and other food across the street)

Ride leader - Steve Rempel for Cathy Switzer, who looks to be heading for Pennsylvania... and beyond, as I write this.

HRU C+DE/4.6 (5900)/51 for August 30: OLH, Pescadero, Tunitas from Woodside

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT

This route is similar to the Coastal Classic but starts from Woodside to avoid the 10 miles back to Shoup in 90+ degree heat. Even though it is hot inland it should be pleasant at the coast.

51 miles 5900 feet of elevation gain.

Meet by the Pioneer Saloon in Woodside at 8:45 for a 9:00am departure. The DE group will launch first followed by the C+D group.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34855986

Weather: https://bit.ly/483hYZV

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34855986/cue_sheet

Lunch: Bring or Buy to eat at Acrangelis Market in Pescadero

Ride leader is Don Johann

HRU C+/DE/3.3 (4989')/60 for August 23rd, Devil's Slide from Woodside.

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT

The forecast is for another very hot Wednesday, so let's continue our search for cool times on the coast, with a stop in Half Moon Bay this week for lunch, and another shady climb back up Tunitas. The weather forecast for the coast looks Goldilocks, with clear skies and a classic tailwind.

This time we'll come at Tunitas from the north, taking a new bypass to the top of Sharp Park (thanks Chris), as well as a west side bypass around the HMB airport (thanks Shawnery). We tested both last Friday with big smiles all around.

Meet at the vicinity of Pioneer Saloon in Woodside at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure. We'll have two groups, with the D/E speedsters launching first, followed by the Social Climbers.

Lunch: Buy at San Benito House Garden Deli Cafe in HMB (no outside food), or bring/buy for Mac Dutra Park. Order ahead at the Garden Deli, if possible.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

HRU C+DE/4.2(5,975')/57 Pescadero from Woodside

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Let's try to stay cool with a trip to Pescadero and a return on Tunitas Creek Rd. This route avoids the closed section of Stage going to San Gregorio.

Meet in the vicinity of Pioneer Hotel in Woodside at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure. The D/E group will push off slightly before the Social Climbers.

57 miles, 5,975' elevation gain.

Lunch - Bring or buy at Archengeli's Grocery in Pescadero

Ride leader - Jack Jones

HRU C+DE/4.5(5,451')/48 Half Moon Bay from Woodside

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:51:12 GMT

More great times on our favorite roads, with a stop in Half Moon Bay for lunch.

Meet at the vicinity of Pioneer Saloon in Woodside at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure. We'll have two groups, with the DE rockets launching first, followed by the Social Climbers.

Lunch: Buy at San Benito House Garden Deli Cafe in HMB (no outside food), or bring/buy for Mac Dutra Park. Order ahead at the Garden Deli, if possible.

Ride leader - Jack Jones, subbing for PAC Tour Northern Transcon Cathy Switzer

HRU C+DE/3.7 (5200')/56 for August 2: Coastal Classic via OLH

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Now that 84 is open, OLH and Tunitas should be usable again for us and I am really pumped to try them for the first time this year. The weather will be a bit cool by the ocean so bring jackets to wear.

56 miles, 5200 feet elevation gain

Start Time and Location: both groups meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. Fast riders will depart first.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33031168

Weather: https://bit.ly/479cA6V

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33031168/cue_sheet

Lunch: Bring Lunch to eat at the Bike Hut

Ride Leader is Don Johann

HRU FOR July 26th, 2023. Carolands and the Flintstone House.

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:00:00 GMT

For HRU this week, let's go do one of my favorites, the Flintstone House and the Carolands Mansion. There are a few crazy steep, but also quite short hills in this route, however, all the crazy stuff can be easily bypassed, should one be so inclined.

This is a social-paced C+/D ride (we are after all the Wednesday Social Climbers) with regroups, although faster riders are encouraged to form a D+/E group.

Note that we are moving back to a unified start. Both the D/E HRU Speedsters and the C+/D Social Climbers will be leaving at 9AM, although the faster group is encouraged to ride off the front, should they be so inclined.

Start: Shoup Park. Meet at 8:45, rolling at 9 AM

60 miles and 5100' of elevation gain.

Lunch: Around mile 35, we'll hit the Safeway at the Crystal Springs shopping center on Polhemus. There is also a Starbucks and a Bakery. The next water and bathrooms will be about 5 miles away at Crestview Park.

Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

HRU DE and C+D Rodeo Gulch and Mtn Charlie

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Meet at Lexington dam parking lot with a 9:00 AM start for DE and 9:15 for the Social Climbers. We'll climb Old Santa Cruz Hwy, down San Jose Soquel to Soquel, up Rodeo Gulch to Scotts Valley and up Mountain Charlie Road.

53 miles, 4,900' elevation gain

Bring lunch for Siltanen Community Park in Scotts Valley

Ride leader - Jack Jones

C+DE/4.1(6700')/66 Kings, Skyline, 84, West Alpine (!) and 9 to Saratoga

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:00:00 GMT

A route from 2019! Up Kings via the Greer Road entrance (thus hopefully missing any Girl Scout busses in Kings, altho we might meet them in the park). Skyline south, water at Skylonda, 84 west to Lunch at the Duck Pond (mile 30), up West Alpine & water at Alpine Pond, then south to Highway 9 into Saratoga, and wander a flatish route back to Shoup.

Weather looks warm, bring two bottles, electrolytes and maybe sunscreen!

Start Location and times: Shoup Park. DE Group meet at 8:45 for 9:00 Start, C+D Group meet at 9:00 for 9:15 start.

Distance: 66 miles
Elevation Gain: 6700 ft
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Lunch: Bring lunch to eat at the Duck Pond (mile 31)
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Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

DE HRU and C+D HRU Social Climbers for July 5: PageMill, WAlpine,84++,Skyline

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Wednesday marks the start of 2 groups for HillsRUs: the DE HRU and the C+D HRU for those who prefer a slightly slower pace. Both do the same route.

Wednesday's route takes us up PageMill, down W Alpine, up 84 to Skylonda. Then after lunch, just for fun, we'll go down 84 to the closure and then back up to Skyline and PageMill.

Start Location and Time: Shoup Park. DE Group 8:45 for 9:00 Start, C+D Group 9:00 for 9:15 start

Distance: 47 miles

Elevation: 6000 feet

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43515001

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43515001/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3PItxyB

Lunch: Skylonda at mile 26 (before heading down 84)

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU FOR June 28th, 2023. Pacifica and San Bruno Mountain from Woodside.

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:00:00 GMT

It's once again been 10 months since the last time we did this route, so let's do something just a little different - San Bruno Mountain via Skyline and Pacifica. It's a ride and set of views I really like, even though this route is a bit more urban than a typical HRU ride. The forecast looks pretty ideal - nice at the end, but cool on the climbs.

Note that this ride starts at the Pioneer Inn Parking in Woodside. We'll ride along Skyline, before dropping down into Pacifica, then working our way back up to Skyline, and over to the base of San Bruno Mountain. We'll climb the mountain for the (hopefully) killer views and then descend to Daly City for some great Tacos, before working our way through the City of the Dead, almost to SFO, and then back up to Skyline, for the final downwind leg of our journey.

Starting time and location: Meet at the Pioneer Inn at 8:45 for a 9:00 start

Distance: 62 miles

Elevation gain: 5300'

Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

Bring or buy lunch at the Taqueria in Daly City.

Hills R Us - Mt Umunhum DE/3.7/62

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:00:00 GMT

The weather will remain cool, giving us an opportunity to ride Mt. Umunhum. Be sure to bring two full water bottles.

We'll meet at Monte Vista Park in Cupertino at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure.

Lunch: Bring food to enjoy at the top of Um.

62 miles, 5,675' of climbing

Ride leader - Jack Jones

A History of Hills R Us

Michael Khaw — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 02:03:07 GMT

Prolog

I’m likely the last remaining rider of Hills R Us who has some connection to its early days. As such, I thought it might perhaps prove useful to some future Hills R Us riders to have, for the record, what I know of its origin and leadership. Much of the early timeline information comes from back issues of the Flat Tyre, supplemented by the Hills R Us blog.

I leave it to succeeding leaders to update this history as appropriate.

—Michael Khaw, June 2023

Hills R Us was started in mid-1998 by Steve Kramer and Jim Halicho. It was a C/3-4/35-60 ride, and met every Wednesday at Shoup Park at 10 am. Steve moved away years ago and Jim took up photography in favor of cycling.

The 2nd generation of leaders—Roger Coombes and Jim Mills—led from August 2003 through August 2004. Roger moved away in 2020(?). Jim, sadly, died from a solo crash on a Hills R Us ride in August 2004. Roger kept leading through September 2004. Van Whitis and Roger Stenerson then took over for a transition month in October 2004. Then Van Whitis and Michael Khaw became the co-leaders in November 2004.

During Roger and Jim's tenure, the ride was co-listed with ACTC, and riders had no idea where the ride was going until they showed up at Shoup Park. Having observed that sometimes the route would turn out to go too far for some riders to get home when they needed to—obliging them to either break off early or else not do the ride at all—Van and Michael decided to publish the route a few days in advance (via email at the time). In March 2006 they revised the ride rating to C-D/3-4/35-65 to reflect that the ride had during Roger and Jim’s time already gotten faster, and often in Daylight Saving Time would range farther than 60 miles. It remained C-D through December 2009 and then became DE as of January 2010.

Van had to quit biking at the end of 2006. Michael became sole ride leader in 2007, with others filling in while he was away for work in the summer months: Roger Coombes, April–October 2007; Mike Harding and Steve Chapel May–October 2008 and again May–June 2009; Steve Chapel and Dave Fitch December 2011–January 2012.

Michael stepped down after January 2012. Steve, Dave, Paul Melville and Mike Harding took over. Mike Harding stepped down after March 2013, then Dave Fitch stepped down after August 2013, and Doug Hahn took his place through May 2019.

Meanwhile, in June 2012 Martha Landis, Gene Kiernan and Ed Wesley started the more relaxed-pace Social Climbers edition of Hills R Us, rated D instead of DE, and drew many women riders. Ed stepped down after May 2014. Martha and Gene continued through May 2017, after which Betty DeLuco and Dave Fitch stepped in. Betty stepped down at the end of 2018 and Don Johann joined Dave in January 2019. Cathy Switzer joined them in March 2019.

In 2020, because of dwindling ridership in the original Hills R Us, the ride leaders decided to merge it with Social Climbers and retitle the ride Hills R Us… just in time for the COVID-19 lockdown. Hills R Us resumed normal operation in Febuary 2021, led by Don Johann, Cathy Switzer, Jack Jones, Steve Rempel… with Gary Virshup and Michael Khaw occasionally filling in as “guest leader”.

Due to a resurgence of faster riders joining the ride, the ride leaders decided to again split into a DE Hills R Us and a C+,D Hills R Us Social Climbers effective July 2023.

List of Hills R Us leaders

5/1998–7/2003 Steve Kramer and Jim Halicho

8/2003–8/2004 Roger Coombes and Jim Mills (+ACTC)

9/2004 Roger Coombes (+ACTC)

10/2004 Van Whitis and Roger Stenerson

11/2004– 12/2006 Van Whitis and Michael Khaw

1/2007–1/2012 Michael Khaw

4/2007–10/2007 Roger Coombes

5/2008–10/2008 Mike Harding, Steve Chapel

5/2009– 6/2009 Mike Harding, Steve Chapel

12/2011 Steve Chapel, Dave Fitch

1/2012 Steve Chapel, Dave Fitch

2/2012–3/2013 Steve Chapel, Dave Fitch, Paul Melville, Mike Harding (deceased 12/14/2013)

4/2013–6/2013 Steve Chapel, Dave Fitch, Paul Melville

7/2013 Steve Chapel, Paul Melville

8/2013 Steve Chapel, Dave Fitch, Paul Melville

9/2013–11/2013 Steve Chapel, Paul Melville

12/2013 Steve Chapel, Paul Melville, Doug Hahn

1/2014 Steve Chapel, Paul Melville

2/2014–5/2019 Steve Chapel, Paul Melville, Doug Hahn

6/2019–12/2019 Steve Chapel, Paul Melville

2/2020 Steve Chapel, Paul Melville, Don Johann, Cathy Switzer (+Dave Fitch)

3/2020 Paul Melville, Don Johann, Cathy Switzer, Jack Jones

(COVID-19 SiP halt 4/2020–10/2020)

11/2020 Paul Melville, Don Johann, Cathy Switzer, Jack Jones, Steve Rempel

(COVID-19 halt 12/2020–1/2021)

since 2/2021 Don Johann, Cathy Switzer, Jack Jones, Steve Rempel (+Gary Virshup, Michael Khaw)

List of Social Climbers leaders

6/2012–9/2013 Martha and Gene Kiernan, Ed Wesley

10/2013 Martha and Gene Kiernan

11/2012–3/2014 Martha and Gene Kiernan, Ed Wesley

4/2014 Martha and Gene Kiernan

5/2014 Martha and Gene Kiernan, Ed Wesley

6/2014–5/2017 Martha and Gene Kiernan

6/2017–12/2018 Betty DeLuco, Dave Fitch

1/2019–2/2019 Dave Fitch, Don Johann

3/2019–12/2019 Dave Fitch, Don Johann, Cathy Switzer

1/2020 Steve Chapel, Paul Melville, Don Johann, Cathy Switzer (+Dave Fitch)

Flag Day Ride - Big Basin Redwoods State Park [4.2 (7918')/75]

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Celebrate the Stars and Stripes and wear red, white and blue for Flag Day, June 14th, and head over to Big Basin Park.

Up Redwood Gulch, south on Skyline to Bear Creek. Enjoy this descent into lunch at Boulder Creek (bring or buy). A water refill at Jamison Creek Fire Station, and on to Big Basin, and the climb our via Highway 9. Back to the start with a descent on Page Mill.

This route is beautiful, and please take note of ... Water. Available at Castle Rock State Park, Boulder Creek and at the Jamison Creek Fire Station (I called Monday, Captain says we are good to use their spigot and they have bottles available). The infrastructure at Big Basin is still relatively primitive. Porta-potties, but NO potable water. Saratoga Summit Fire Station on Skyline has that handy-dandy soda machine, but their water spigot is closed indefinitely ("red tape" per the Captain there!).

This is the ride to bring at least TWO water bottles and to make sure both are full when leaving Jamison Creek Fire Station.

Start at Shoup Park, Los Altos. Meet by 8:45 for a 9 am departure.

Distance: 75 miles
Elevation: 7,918 feet
Lunch: Bring or buy to eat at the Junction Park in Boulder Creek
Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

HillsRUs for Wednesday June 7,2023: Zayante !!

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Now that OLH is closed the traffic on Page Mill has increased leaving us fewer options. Lets avoid the traffic and head down to Santa Cruz again where we will have good climbing weather on one of our favorite climbs Zayante

Starting Location: Parking Lot .3 mi past the dam at Lexington Reservoir. There is now 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: be there by 8:45 for a 9 am departure.

Distance: 56 miles

Elevation: 5500 feet

Lunch: Bring or Buy to eat at the Covered Bridge County Park in Felton (at the intersection of Mt Hermon Rd and Graham Hill Rd)

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36675620/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/43J4rUm

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for Wednesday, May 31st - Lexington Counterclockwise from Shoup.

Sun, 28 May 2023 23:57:05 GMT

I think of this ride as an HRU classic, but one I see we have not done it in quite a while. This is always the preferred direction, much as I love climbing Redwood Estates. And this route I found has the Montewood variation on the way back, which I've only done once. There is some dirt from Lexington to Los Gatos, along the creek trail.

Meet Steve Rempel at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure from Shoup Park.

58.5 miles, 5200' of climbing.

Lunch will be done at the little park at the top of Redwood Estates - on Bayview, so bring plenty of supplies. Rumor is the water at the fire station on Skyline, near H9, is not potable, so make sure and water up near the top of Page Mill. Next water stop after that is Castlerock, followed by Los Gatos. There is no water at lunch.

Hills R Us - Old Santa Cruz, Eureka Canyon D/3.2/62

Wed, 24 May 2023 16:00:00 GMT

We're off to some Santa Cruz roads, reopened after the winter, now with extra texture*. Weather forecast - it will feel like winter, too.**

Meet Jack Jones at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure from Lexington Dam parking lot. Parking is $6.

62 miles, 4,940' of climbing.

Lunch is at Corralitos Market - bring or buy.

*More pot holes

** See updated forecast using the correct departure time!

HillsRUs for Wednesday May 17: Page,Skyline,WAlpine,9

Wed, 17 May 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Most of our favorite HRU routes aren't safe for groups due to heavy traffic on Kings and OLH caused by HWY 84 closure. This route attempts to get around some of this by climbing Page Mill and descending 9.

Starting Location and Time: Meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 Departure

Distance 55 miles

Climb: 6300 feet

Lunch: bring lunch to eat at Alpine Pond (Junction of W Alpine and Skyline)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42905622

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42905622/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/42FSoXu

Ride Leader: Don Johann

It's time! Mt. Umunhum D/3.7/62

Wed, 10 May 2023 16:00:00 GMT

It's the home stretch for the LDT series. Prepare for the final big climbs by climbing Mt. Umunhum this week, then rest up and be ready for Diablo, Tam and the LDT Grand Finale up Hamilton!

Starting location and time: Meet at Monta Vista Park, Cupertino; 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure.

Good cool day for climbing Kennedy, Hicks and then Mt Umunhum. Bring an extra layer or a change of clothes for the descent. And yes, forecast is a headwind as we head back to the start.

Elevation Gain - 5,700'
Distance - 62 miles
Ride Leader - Cathy Switzer

Lunch - Bring food for the summit of Um, and your camera for pictures!

Hedging bets with 5 loops

Michael Khaw — Wed, 03 May 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Possible rain early afternoon, so let's do a route with lots of bailouts: SP42 HRU4.0 Five Loops #2.

Meet Michael Khaw (see club directory for contact info), subbing for Cathy Switzer (subbing for Steve Rempel?) at Shoup Park at 8:45 am for 9 am rollout. Ride leader may lead from the back.

Bring or buy lunch at Robert's Market on Alpine near Portola Road (or Portola Cafe Deli). Rain cancels.

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Hills R Us - Mt. Hamilton & Kincaid D/4.8/59

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Meet at Cataldi Park in San Jose at 8:45 for a 9:00 start. It will be a warm day, bring two large water bottles.

59 miles, 7,112' elevation gain

Bring food to enjoy at the top of Mt. Hamilton.
Ride leader is only riding to the bridge on Kincaid.

Ride leader - Jack Jones

HRU for April 19th, 2023

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Let's go do a variation on an HRU Classic - the clockwise Lexington loop... but with a twist. We'll trim off 2 miles by going up Redwood Estates in lieu of Mountain Charlie. Spring is the best time to do this climb. There are some steep bits, but also quite a bit of shade. If you want to avoid the steep bits on Redwood, continue up Old Santa Cruz and take Mountain Charlie to Summit, which will take you to the park.

There are a lot of zigs and zags on the Redwood Estates climb, so I highly recommend downloading the route to your GPS device. There is 1.6 miles of packed dirt and gravel on the Los Gatos Creek trail, but it's slow and uphill, so it's pretty safe.

This is a social-paced D ride with regroups; faster riders are encouraged to form a D+/E group. Rain cancels.

There are a couple of ways to trim mileage/climbing off this ride. If you live in the Cupertino area, you can meet us at the old Cupertino Bike Shop to start (end of McClellan at Foothill) - dropping down Highway 9 on the way back. Another trim is to skip the jog up to Montalvo on the way out to Lexington (water and bathrooms).

Start: Shoup Park, rolling at 9 AM

Lunch: At mile 26.5, We'll buy food and drink at the Redwood Estates store to eat up top at the park near Summit. I recollect that there is a $10 minimum for a credit card, so bring cash if you plan to buy just a few things. Across the street is Nonno's, which makes sandwiches to order, and salads to go.

From the store there is no water until the Castle Rock parking area.

Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

HillsRUs for April 12: Tartan Trail Bunker Hill etc

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:48:08 GMT

Our favorite roads to Skyline are still crowded with cars so let's stay 'safe' in the valley again with another "Blast from the Past" ride that we haven't done for ages.

Start Time and Location: 9:00 AM at Shoup Park

Distance: 54 miles

Elevation: 4700 feet

Lunch: at the Safeway on Polhemus near mile 28

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13505716

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13505716/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3o62q4X

Ride Leader: Don Johann

CoLeader: Steve Rempel

HRU for Wednesday April 5th, 2023

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:00:00 GMT

With the string of rainouts, you've all likely forgotten how to even spell HRU, but this week the forecast is for a very temperate day, with a high of 61, so let's go do one of my favorite rides - the Los Gatos zig-zag, Shennedy, and a little Hicks (the fun part). It's an extended version of my first HRU ride, but this time with a little Gary V. inspired twist on the way home (Montewood instead of Sobey - a new road for me). The goal of this route was to barely touch highway 9 (just a tad on the way back).

If you've thought about HRU, but aren't sure if HRU is your tribe (strong C+), consider trying this ride. I chose something similar to this as my first HRU ride because I knew there were lots of options to shorten the ride along the way. As well, feel free to join us as we pass by Monta Vista Park on Foothill, which trims a good ten miles off the ride.

There are a lot of zigs and zags - particularly on the way out, so I highly recommend downloading the route to your GPS device.

This is a social-paced D ride with regroups; faster riders are encouraged to form a D+/E group. Rain cancels.

Start: Shoup Park, rolling at 9 AM

Lunch: At mile 40, bring food to enjoy at the Town Plaza Park in Los Gatos, or go do a little hunting and gathering along Main Street.

Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

Cancelled - Hills R Us - Four loops around Portola

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Forecast says 100% showers. We'll travel (overly) familiar roads. Rain or soaked roads cancels.

Assemble at 9:45 for a 10:00 AM start from Shoup Park, as a hedge for less moisture.

43 miles, 4,400' gain

No lunch planned, bring waterproof snacks.

Ride leader - Jack Jones

Cancelled - Special HRU for March 23rd - Note Castlerock State Park Start, as well as the special day and time.

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Cancelled due to weather, road, and power conditions.

NOTE the start at Castle Rock State Park, 9:45 for a 10:00 AM start. As well, Wednesday looks like rain, so the ride will take place on Thursday the 23rd, which so far is looking good, although it's going to be a chilly day in paradise, and likely a bit wet to start, so caution is advised. Rain will cancel.

Parking is $10 in the main lot, but there is free parking just a little ways up the road. Meet at the main lot for the ride start.

This is a special edition of HRU, with Shawnery taking the helm. It's always the dealer's choice, and Shawnery has a special treat for you - Alba. It's a big ride, but as you can see, the numbers aren't really that scary.

61 miles, 7000' of climbing

Lunch - At the Covered Bridge in Felton. There is a shopping center with some food options, including a Safeway, just across Graham Hill Road.

Ride leader - Shawnery Hardin for Steve Rempel

HillsRUs for March 15: Mad Mike's Monster Mash (Note 10:00 AM Start Time)

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Let's get in the Way-Back Time Machine to do a route that we last did when Mike was leading HRU and that few of us have ever done....Mad Mikes Monster Mash (originally known as Crestview Three Ways). Start Time is moved to 10:00 to allow time for roads to dry after the atmospheric river moves through.

START TIME and Location: 10:00 AM at Shoup Park

Distance: 42 mi

Elevation: 4100 ft.

Lunch: No official lunch, bring snacks to eat along the way

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42215601

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42215601/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3YP7E1w

Note: Rain or Excessively Wet Roads will cause the ride to be canceled

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for March 8th, 2023 - NOTE the 10AM Start once again.

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT

TIME Change

Meeting at Shoup Park, 9:45 for a 10:00 AM start

Noaa is predicting this ride will be wet and chilly to start, which is why we're once again staying on this side of the hill and somewhat circling the drain. We'll continue with the later start - to once again allow things to warm up a tad, and to hopefully dry out a bit.

On days like this we've often done one of Mike Khaw's crazy and convoluted local hills routes, which are always fun and full of surprises. But this time we're going to be channeling David Fitch, another long time HRU leader, doing a modified version of a Steve Prothero ride.

42 miles, 4,200' of climbing

Lunch - bring snacks and/or lunch to eat along the way. It promises to be chilly once again pretty much all day.

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

D/4.4/39.4 Five Bumps to Montebello

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT

TIME Change

Meeting at Shoup Park, 9:45 for a 10:00 AM start

We'll get five steeps before the final Montebello climb. Rain cancels.

39.4 miles, 4,400' of climbing

Lunch - bring snacks or lunch for a brief stop at the top of Montebello. It promises to be chilly.

Ride leader - Jack Jones

D/4.2 (3250')/31 Los Altos Hills - LATER START TIME

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

The Eternal Optimist!

We will meet at Shoup Park at 9:45 AM, roll at 10 AM.

Short and sweet, with easy bailouts (pun intended) if necessary. No lunch stop planned, just get in before the rain (!!). Dress in layers, it’ll be a trifle chilly at the start, the climbing will keep us warm.

NOTE: if it’s raining in Los Altos by 9 AM, ride will be canceled, an email will be sent.

Distance: 31 miles
Elevation Gain: 3,250'
Route >
Cue Sheet >
Weather from Randoplan >
Ride leader > Cathy Switzer (contact info via Member Directory)

Load the route to your navigation device or print the cue sheet. Ride aware, and point or /call out debris or hazards.

HillsRUs for Wednesday February 15: Zayante ! from Lexington

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:00:00 GMT

It's been a long time since we visited Zayante on HillsRUs. Let's go and check it out now that the floods are over. It will be interesting to see the area after all this rain

It is forecast to be really cold at the start so wear your warmest winter clothing.

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: be there by 8:45 for a 9 am departure.

Distance: 56 miles

Elevation: 5500 feet

Lunch: Bring or Buy to eat at the Covered Bridge County Park in Felton (at the intersection of Mt Hermon Rd and Graham Hill Rd)

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36675620/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3xjYXRD

Ride Leader: Don Johann

D4.1(5,941')/59 - Page Mill to the Bike Hut and back to Shoup Park

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:00:00 GMT

All the best to Jack Trexler! Parents Suzie and Jay are great supporters for our cycling community, let's send great healing vibes to the entire family.

Sunny day, a bit brisk to start. Warm up by climbing Page Mill, store your residual heat and bundle up for the West Alpine descent. Through the frozen tundra to 84 and on to Stage Road. Lunch in the sun at the Bike Hut and enjoy the Redwoods as we climb Tunitas Creek. A careful descent on Kings Mountain Road, we’ll avoid Foothill and head back to Shoup Park.

8:45 AM, meet at Shoup Park, roll out at 9:00 AM

Distance: 58 miles

Elevation: 5,941’

Weather from Randoplan >

Lunch > Bring to enjoy at the Bike Hut

Ride leader > Cathy Switzer (contact info via Member Directory)

Load the route to your navigation device or print the cue sheet. Ride aware, and point or /call out debris or hazards.

Hills R Us - OLH, W Alpine, Skyline, HWY 9, SC Cyn

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure.

We'll climb Old La Honda, avoiding West Old La Honda due to the washout on our way to W Alpine Road. After lunch, continue on Skyline then down Hwy 9 and Redwood Gulch.

Bring food for lunch at the 'Duck Pond' (Alpine Lake).

52 miles, 5,300' of climbing

Ride Leader - Jack Jones

HillsRUs for January 25: Half Moon Bay from Woodside

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 04:23:17 GMT

If you've been missing riding on the west side of the mountains because of all the rain and road damage then this is your chance to ride these beautiful roads again.

I scouted these roads today and found them all to be open (for bikes) and rideable. Due to a slide out, Higgins Road is closed to thru traffic for cars but one can easily pass the slide by walking the bike.

Starting Location and Time: Pioneer Parking Lot in Woodside for a 9am departure. Those who want a longer ride can ride to the start

Distance: 48 miles

Climb: 5400 feet

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41841311

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41841311/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3ZVZtCr

Lunch is at the San Benito House In Half Moon Bay (bring or buy)

Ride Leader: Don Johann

Jan 18 D4.8(5,800')/48 Stairway to Heaven, errr Skyline...

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Looking for a break in the Atmospheric River/Bomb Cyclone/General Deluge? It may arrive Tuesday and stay through Wednesday. Given the road damage reports, we will stay out of the way as best we can, and keep to this side of the hill.

It'll be a chilly morning, perfect for Page Mill. South on Skyline to Castle Rock Park for lunch. Descend Highway 9, and back to Shoup Park via Rancho San Antonio. Climbing is front-loaded, with some entertaining short pops in the second half.

Meet at Shoup Park, Los Altos at 8:45 A.M., roll out at 9:00 A.M.

Distance: 48 miles

Elevation Gain: 5,799' (ok, just round it up to 5,800')

Lunch: bring to enjoy at Castle Rock Park

Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

Load the route to your navigation device or print the cue sheet. Ride aware, and point /call out debris or hazards. Page Mill and Highway 9 both may have short sections of one-way traffic control.

HRU Postponed to Thursday the 12th.

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:03:56 GMT

Update: With a now 90% chance of rain, tomorrow's HRU is cancelled, but all is not lost. The ride will instead take place on Thursday at 9AM, when the forecast is for cloudy weather, but no rain. I can tell you from recent experience that there will be some wet roads along the way, and likely a few muddy spots where the hillsides have washed down. The muddy spots are very short, so I encourage everyone to walk across and remount rather than riding through. If you do that, you'll be amazed how easy it will be to simply brush off the other debris, once you get back to the start.

Starting location and time: Meet at Shoup Park in Los Altos; 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure.

Rain is predicted for Wednesday, but the small window that was there over the weekend appears to be closing. All the weather services I looked at are showing 80% chance of rain, so if we do get to ride, we'll stay somewhat close to the start, and on this side of the hill, in case it gets wet en route. I found this particular route in the HRU archives. It seems to have come from a file called "Mike K's Swansong", but with a few extra wiggles added, just for fun.

Elevation Gain - 4450'

Distance - 43 miles

Ride Leader - Steve Rempel

Lunch - There is no officially planned lunch stop, so bring enough food to get by for the day.

Hills R Us - CANCELLED - Tour around LA/Portola Hills

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Rain will be arriving in the morning. A Flash Flood watch and High Wind Warning will be in effect. Foothill Nature Preserve, part of the route, will be closed Wednesday and Thursday.

The first HRU of the year is a short one with many bail-out options. Weather, as of this post, is for rain. Rain or wet roads cancels.

Meet at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure from Shoup Park, Los Altos.

Distance: 30.8 miles
Elevation: 3,243'
Lunch: No lunch planned, bring snacks.

Ride leader - Jack Jones

Dec 28 - D/4.2 (4512')/43 - Page, Skyline, 84 to WOLH, 84

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 01:51:22 GMT

Last HRU of 2022, it's a fav - Page Mill! Page to Cheryl’s summit , REGROUP at Page & 35 AFTER summiting. REGROUP on the 2nd pass through Sky Londa. Weather forecast seems to be a moving target, bring warm clothes, and a rain jacket "just in case".

Lunch is late-in-the-ride, bring snacks to hold you over … to Rossotti’s at mile 37

Start: Shoup Park, meet at 8:45 AM, roll at 9:00 AM
Distance: 43 miles
Climb: 4,512’

Lunch: at Rossotti’s at mile 37, no outside food allowed. Note: Rossotti’s is closed 12/24 - 12/27, reopening on 12/28.

Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

HillsRUs for December 21: Coastal Classic via OLH

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 04:07:18 GMT

It looks like the weather is warming slightly so let's go visit our old friend Tunitas who we haven't seen for a while.

Starting Location and Time: Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Distance: 56 miles

Climb: 5200 feet

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33031168

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33031168/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3W9WqEf

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for December 14th

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Starting location and time: Meet at Shoup Park in Los Altos; 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure.

Rain cancels, so keep an eye on the ride eList for updates. Rain was originally predicted for Wednesday, which was why this route was chosen. That has changed, but it may yet change again.

Elevation Gain - 4900' (of course it will actually be more)

Distance - 43 miles

Ride Leader - Don Johan for Steve Rempel

Lunch - There is no officially planned lunch stop, so bring enough food to get by for the day.

Dec 7 - Mt. Umunhum!

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Mt Umunhum D/3.6/62

Starting location and time: Meet at Monta Vista Park, Cupertino; 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure.

Good cool day for climbing Kennedy, Hicks and then Mt Umunhum. Bring an extra layer for the descent.

Elevation Gain - 5,700'

Distance - 62 miles

Ride Leader - Cathy Switzer for Jack Jones

Lunch - Bring food for the summit of Um

This is a social-paced D ride with regroups; faster riders are welcome to form a D+/E group. Rain cancels.

Hills R Us - Flintstones and Carolands

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Meet at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure from Shoup Park.

We'll visit the 'Flintstones House' and Carolands Mansion, riding some steep sectors of Hillsborough/San Mateo/Emerald Hills while avoiding frosty bits of road. This is a D-paced ride, slower and faster groups are welcome to form.

Distance: 56.8 miles
Elevation gain: 4,295'

Lunch: Bring or buy at the Crystal Springs Village (Safeway) on Polhemus Rd.

Route>

Cue Sheet>

Ride leader - Jack Jones

Pre-Thanksgiving HillsRUs Sept 23:Rodeo Gulch, Mtn Charlie from Lexington

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT

For the day before Thanksgiving lets go have fun and burn some calories by riding over to Santa Cruz (from Lexington) where the weather promises to be clear, sunny and even somewhat warm

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: be there by 8:45 for a 9 am departure.

Distance: 53 miles

Elevation: 4900 feet

Lunch: Bring lunch to eat at Siltanen Park in Scotts Valley located approximately 1/2 mile from the start of Glenwood Dr. (Lunch turnoff shown on cue sheet and GPS)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35435028

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35435028/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3TUGkMW

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for Wednesday November 16th, 2022

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Starting location and time: Meet at Shoup Park in Los Altos; 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure.

Rain has kept us on this side of the hill for awhile so let's take advantage of the coolish, but clear weather, to go do my version of a classic HRU ride - OLH, West Alpine, and Skyline to Highway 9.

Elevation Gain - 5200'

Distance - 50 miles

Ride Leader - Steve Rempel

Lunch - 28.5 Miles in at the Duck Pond at the top of West Alpine (Daniel C. Daniels Nature Center).

Hills R Us - Louis' Lunacy Modified - local loops and hills

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Staying local, rain forecast for Wednesday has diminished to 30%, but we may be faced with wet roads.

Meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure. This is a D paced ride, slower and faster groups are welcome to form. This route has a lot of turns, please be prepared to navigate.

Distance - 29 miles
Elevation gain - 3,256'

No lunch is planned, bring snacks for on the road.

Ride leader - Jack Jones

Nov 2, 5 Bumps to Montebello

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Entertainment provided by the weather forecasting applications...

3 of 4 say 10% chance of rain Wednesday AM, 1 says sunny all day (this one I like!!)

Don’t want to risk going to the coast if it is even a hint of rain, so… we are sticking to this side of the hills.

Five Bumps TO Montebello, from Shoup Park, Los Altos.
Meet at 8:45 AM, Roll at 9:00 AM

Distance 40 miles
Elevation Gain 4,425’

Weather - forecast as of when you click the link. Select your favorite service!

Dark Sky (31% chance of rain at 9 AM)
Tomorrow.io (5% chance of rain at 9 AM)
Weather.api (sunny most of the ride)
National Weather Service (10% chance of rain at 9 AM)

Snacks/lunch - bring to enjoy atop Montebello

And yes, rain cancels!

HillsRUs for Wednesday October 26: Big Basin, China Grade from Monta Vista Park

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:00:00 GMT

We've been trying to get this ride in since Big Basin opened but the weather has always been too hot given the limited water supply on the route. The weather is a little on the cool side this Wed but the days are getting shorter so it's time to do it. Two water bottles are recommended and we will top off our water at the CDF Fire Station on Skyline. There is no water available in Big Basin so this is the last chance until we get back to Skyline.

Starting Location and Time: 9:00AM departure from Monta Vista Park in Cupertino (On Voss Ave off of S Foothill Blvd)

Elevation Gain: 6800

Distance: 55 miles

Lunch: Bring Lunch to eat in Big Basin Park

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32675384

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32675384/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3VNhiBw

Ride Leader: Don Johann

Hills R Us, October 19th - Half Moon Bay

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 22:16:47 GMT

Starting location and time: Meet at the Pioneer parking in Woodside: 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure.

I sooooo wanted to take you all back to Big Basin, but the weather gods just have not cooperated all summer and fall... so far. Lack of water in Big Basin means we need cool weather, and hard as it is to imagine, we're about to get hot again, and when it gets hot, it's time to go back to Half Moon Bay. The chip seal will hopefully be double swept by now. If you want to add some bonus miles, start at Shoup about 8AM and meet us the the Pioneer.

Elevation Gain - 5660'

Distance - 51 miles

Ride Leader - Steve Rempel

Lunch - 28 Miles in at the San Benito House (coffee shop, grocery store, and bakery nearby)

Hills R Us - Mt. Hamilton & Kincaid D/4.8/59

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Meet at Cataldi Park at 8:45 for a 9 AM departure.

We'll proceed through the neighborhoods to Alum Rock Park and intercept CA 130 to the top of Mt. Hamilton, the highest paved road in the Bay Area. On the return is the out-n-back of Kincaid Road. This is a D-paced ride, faster and slower groups are welcome to form.

Distance - 59 miles
Elevation gain - 7,112'
Lunch - bring food for the top of Mt Hamilton

Ride leader - Jack Jones

HillsRUs for Wednesday Oct 5 - Coastal Classic via OLH

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 03:28:30 GMT

Starting Location and Time: Shoup Park for a 9 am departure

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Distance: 56 miles

Elevation: 5200 feet

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33031168

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33031168/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3CqsZGz

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HillsRUs for September 28: Zayante from Lexington

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT

All the good roads are being chip-sealed in San Mateo County so let's move further south for a while

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: be there by 8:45 for a 9 am departure.

Distance: 56 miles

Elevation: 5500 feet

Lunch: Bring or Buy to eat at the Covered Bridge County Park in Felton (at the intersection of Mt Hermon Rd and Graham Hill Rd)

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36675620/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3RkWjCG

Ride Leader: Don Johann

Co-Leaders: Steve Rempel, Jack Jones

Hills R Us, September 21st - Extended Local Hills

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Starting location and time: Meet at Shoup Park in Los Altos; 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure.

The forecast for Tuesday night and Wednesday morning is looking a little iffy, so let's stay on this side of the coastal divide this week. When I tested this ride out a few years ago on a few friends, I called it my "tour of gratuitous climbs and secret passages". We'll do a vertical mile of climbing without ever getting too far from Shoup, should inclement weather chase us back to the start. See the Los Altos, Palo Alto, and Portola hills like you've never seen them before.

Elevation Gain - 5258'

Distance - 51 miles

Ride Leader - Steve Rempel

Lunch - 28 Miles in at Roberts on Alpine Road.

Hills R Us - Mt Umunhum

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Mt Umunhum D/3.6/62

Starting location and time: Meet at Monta Vista Park, Cupertino; 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure.

Climbing Kennedy, Hicks and then Mt Umunhum. We may need to detour around Arroyo de Arguello, new asphalt is being placed.

Elevation Gain - 5,700'

Distance - 62 miles

Ride Leader - Jack Jones

Lunch - Bring food for the summit of Um

Hills R Us -CANCELED Pescadero via OLH D/3.7/56

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Ride is canceled due to extreme heat warning

Note: Starting location is at the Pioneer Hotel, Woodside.

Meet at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM start. We'll do our best with the heat, climbing E Old La Honda, down 84 to Pescadero Road. Return via Stage Rd to HWY 84, W Old La Honda and back on HWY 84. This is a D paced ride, faster and slower riders can form their own groups.

Lunch - Bring or buy at Archengeli's in Pescadero

Weather via Randoplan

Ride leader - Jack Jones

Aug 31 - Page Mill to Pescadero, Stage, Tunitas Creek

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:00:00 GMT

By special request - Page Mill! Weather forecast is cool, clear, cloudy, and clear again. Warm up with a climb up Page Mill, descend West Alpine. Up and over Haskins Hill, lunch at Arcangeli Grocery. North on Stage Road and on to the Bike Hut. Enjoy the climb back up Tunitas while you can - chip seal is scheduled for the 3rd week of September.

Start location - Shoup Park, Los Altos.
Start time - rolling at 9:00 AM

Lunch at Arcangeli Grocery, Pescadero (~ mile 30)
And of course, a mini break at the Bike Hut (dessert perhaps?!)

Ride leader - Cathy Switzer

Hills R Us, August 24 - Half Moon Bay Counterclockwise - From the Pioneer Parking in Woodside

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Starting location and time: Meet at the Pioneer Inn Parking Lot , Woodside; 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure.

Let's do Jack's great route from last week, only in the other direction, and from the Pioneer, as it looks like it may be hot again, but without the cloud cover Jack so brilliantly arranged for last week's big ride. It's our last chance to do Lobitas Creek, Higgins Purisima, and Verde before chip seal rains from the sky.

Elevation Gain - 5890'

Distance - 59 miles

Ride Leader - Steve Rempel

Lunch - Bring or buy in Half Moon Bay

Hills R Us, August 17 - Half Moon Bay clockwise

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Starting location and time: Meet at Shoup Park, Los Altos; 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure.

Climbing Old La Honda E. We'll make a clockwise loop of 84, 1, Higgins, Purisima, Verde, Lobitos and Tunitas, return on Foothill Expy. This is a D paced ride, faster and slower groups can make their own pace.

Elevation Gain - 6,956'

Distance - 75 miles

Ride Leader - Jack Jones

Lunch - Bring or buy in Half Moon Bay

HRU for August 10th, 2022. Pacifica and San Bruno Mountain from Woodside

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:00:00 GMT

It's been 10 months since the last time we did this route, so let's do something just a little different - San Bruno Mountain via Skyline and Pacifica. It's a ride and set of views I really like, even though this route is a bit more urban than a typical HRU ride. The forecast looks pretty ideal - warmish at the end, but cool on the climbs.

Starting time and location: Meet at the Pioneer Inn at 8:45 for a 9:00 start

Distance: 62 miles

Elevation gain: 5250'

Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

Bring or buy lunch at the Taqueria in Daly City.

HiilsRUs Aug 3: Santa Cruz, Eureka Canyon from Lexington

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:00:00 GMT

It's time to visit Santa Cruz again. We will depart from Lexington Reservoir and cross the mountains to Capitola. After checking out the views of the ocean we will head to Corralitos for lunch before climbing through the beautiful Eureka Canyon and back to Summit Road and Old Santa Cruz Hwy. Weather promises to be mild with the only hot part the slog around Lexington at the end.

Starting Location: Parking Lot .3 mi past the dam at Lexington Reservoir. There is now a $6 fee to park there (Credit/Debit Card). There is also a dirt area across the street from the parking lot that can handle about 6 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: be there by 8:45 for a 9 am departure.

Distance: 62 miles

Elevation: 4900 feet

Lunch: Bring or Buy to eat at the park across from Corralitos Market

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35706625

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35706625/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3PP4CXz

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for Wednesday the 27th - The Return of Big Basin, from Monta Vista Park

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Big Basin just reopened last Friday, the 22nd, so let's go check out the new asphalt on Highway 236. I hear it's smooth as silk, and the weather forecast looks pretty ideal. With limited car access, this is the perfect time to climb through the Big Basin and see how the park has evolved after the fire.

Note that the start is at Monta Vista Park in Cupertino, just like our Zayante adventure a few weeks ago. The park is just off Foothill at Voss Ave.

This is a social-paced D ride (we are after all the Wednesday Social Climbers) with regroups; faster riders are encouraged to form a D+/E group. Rain cancels.

Start: Monte Vista Park, rolling at 9 AM

Lunch: Around mile 30, we'll stop in Boulder Creek for lunch. There is no water in Big Basin, so we'll all need to load up in Boulder Creek for the 23 miles of climbing up 236 and Highway 9.

Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

Hills R Us - Page, Skyline, Black, Gist, Skyline, Hwy 9

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Starting location and time: Meet at Shoup Park, Los Altos; 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure.

We'll climb Page Mill, then ride Skyline. We'll make a loop of Black and Gist, return on Skyline and descend Hwy 9.

Elevation Gain - 6,051'

Distance - 55 miles

Ride Leader - Jack Jones

Lunch - Bring food for Castle Rock Park

By request - Coastal Classic AND Bike Hut Classic, D/4.1 (5941')/58

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:00:00 GMT

By request - Coastal Classic AND Bike Hut Classic

Warm up with the climb up Page Mill and descend West Alpine to 84, Stage Road, and the beautiful California Coast!

Bring Lunch to enjoy at the Bike Hut, relax and then enjoy your n+1 assault up Tunitas Creek for the Bike Hut Classic. Register for the ride if you’d like your time to count towards the Leader Boards.

Meet 8:45 am at Shoup Park, Los Altos. Roll at 9:00 am

(If you drive to the start, please park on University or Lincoln Avenues, not on the Park)

Route >
Cue Sheet >
Weather >
Ride Leader - Cathy Switzer

(Please load the GPS route on your device or print a cue sheet, ride leader does not provide route sheets)

HillsRus for July 6: Zayante! from Monta Vista Park

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

The road work on Skyline between Bear Creek and Black is finally finished so let's do one of our favorite routes to Zayante!

Start Location and Time: meet at 8:45 for a 9:00am start at Monta Vista Park in Cupertino. Monta Vista Park is just before the old CBS Bikes location off of Foothill Blvd. Turn right at the stoplight at Voss Ave. There is also a Baseball Field on your right at this intersection

Distance and Climb: 60 miles, 6400 feet

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39695888

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39695888/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3OKJtgr

Lunch: Lunch will be at Ben Lomond County Park on Mill St. in Ben Lomond. Bring lunch or you can also buy food at the market in Boulder Creek

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for June 29th, 2022 - Flintstone House & Carolands

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMT

For HRU this week, let's go do one of my favorites, the Flintstone House and the Carolands Mansion. Coming back from both a vacation and Omicron, it was tough to pick a ride, but should I falter, Cathy has graciously volunteered to pick up the slack and get you all home safely. There are two crazy steep, but also quite short hills in this route, however, both can be easily bypassed.

The weather forecast is looking better and better each day. If it holds, this may be one of those Goldilocks days, which you all deserve, after enduring last week's furnace fun.

This is a social-paced D ride (we are after all the Wednesday Social Climbers) with regroups; faster riders are encouraged to form a D+/E group. Rain cancels.

Start: Shoup Park, rolling at 9 AM

Lunch: Around mile 35, we'll hit the Safeway at the Crystal Springs shopping center on Polhemus. There is also a Starbucks and a Bakery.

From the shopping center there will be water and restrooms about 4 miles later, at the Pulgas Water Temple.

Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

Co Leader: Cathy Switzer

Taking Shelter from the Heat...

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMT

D/4.8 (5580')/47 Hills R Us

Climbing early, looking for shade. Starting with Montebello, we’ll then head up and back Stevens Canyon, turn up Redwood Gulch and return along Skyline to Page Mill. Bring two full water bottles and food.

Note: if Stevens Canyon is still closed from San Juan to Montebello (from a fallen power pole), we will skip Montebello and take Pierce/Mt. Eden to Stevens Canyon and Redwood Gulch. (If you download both routes, that’s a guarantee that Stevens Canyon will be open!)

Start Location: Shoup Park, Los Altos

Distance: 47 miles
Elevation Gain: 5,589’
Weather: Warm to Hot
Lunch: Bring, enjoy at Alpine Lake, mile 36

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Hills R Us - Redwood Ramble Minus

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Starting location and time: Meet at Shoup Park, Los Altos; 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure.

Climbing Kings Mountain, then down and ups to the gates on Native Sons, Star Hill and Bear Gulch West. It's shady, except for the bottom of Bear Gulch. Return via Skywood, the neighborhood at Four Corners, Hwy 84 and the Portola Valley loop.

Elevation Gain - 6,054'

Distance - 55.2 miles

Ride Leader - Don Johann, graciously subbing for Jack

Lunch -Late, Bring or buy at Skywood Trading Post & Deli ('Four Corners')

HillsRUs for June 8: Pacifica, Devils Slide

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMT

We're in a mini heat wave now so let's head for cooler locations on the coast and yet try to avoid most of the Sequoia route.

Start Location and Time: meet at Pioneer Hotel in Woodside at 8:45 for a 9:00 start.

Distance and Climb: 60 miles, 4800 ft

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32734678

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32734678/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3aCuc25

Lunch: Lunch will be at the San Benito House Garden Deli in Half Moon Bay. There can be a long line to order so you might want to order ahead and here's a link: https://sanbenitohouse.com/garden-deli-cafe . I would estimate we'd be there around 12:30

Ride Leader: Don Johann

June Swoon! OLH, WOLH, W Alpine, Skyline, Highway 9

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMT

It's June already?! Steve can't lead, but has selected today's route - let's climb Old La Honda and West Alpine, have lunch at Alpine Lake, and head south to Highway 9.

Start: Shoup Park (park on outside the park please), rolling at 9:00 AM
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Bring lunch to enjoy at Alpine Lake

Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer, for Steve Rempel

Hills R Us - Half Moon Bay via Kings

Wed, 25 May 2022 16:00:00 GMT

After transiting Foothill Expy, we'll climb Kings Mt Rd, descend Tunitas Creek Rd all the way to Lobito Creek Cut Off, then to Half Moon Bay for lunch via Purissima Creek Rd and Higgins Canyon Rd. Return is Hwy 1, Lobitos Rd to Tunitas Creek Rd, Kings and back Foothill Expy. This is a social-paced D ride with regroups; faster riders are welcome to form a D+/E group.

Start - Shoup Park, Los Altos. Start Time: Rolling at 9 AM. Note: Please park outside of Shoup Park if driving.

Distance: 68 miles

Elevation Gain: 6,208’

Lunch: Bring or buy at Garden Deli Cafe, Half Moon Bay. Consider ordering ahead at the Deli.

Ride Leader: Jack Jones

RWGPS Route

May 18 - Coastal Classic, via Page Mill

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Post-Ride editing....

Original title was Coastal Classic Counter Clockwise - nope, it was clockwise...
Original post missed confirming the Start Location (Shoup Park) and time (meet at 8:45, roll at 9:00 AM). At least the Ride Schedule was correct!

D/4.2 (5869')/56 - It’s going to be both cloudy and sunny, cool and warm - while we rode Coastal Classic three weeks ago, but it never gets old to see our Beautiful Pacific Coast, so off we go!

Coastal Classic Counter Clockwise via Page Mill.

Distance: 56 miles
Elevation: 5,869'
Lunch: bring, to enjoy at the Bike Hut ~ Mile 31

Ride Leader, Cathy Switzer

Hills R Us - Old Santa Cruz, Eureka Canyon D/3.2/62

Wed, 11 May 2022 16:00:00 GMT

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.

We'll visit the coast and enjoy the Eureka Canyon climb back to Lexington. This is a social-paced D ride with regroups; faster riders are welcome to form a D+/E group. Rain cancels.

Start Time: be there by 8:45 for a 9 am departure.

Distance: 62 miles
Elevation Gain: 4,940'
Lunch: Bring or buy at Corralitos Market
Ride Leader: Jack Jones

D/3.8 (5501')/58 May the Force be with You - Page Mill & South Skyline

Wed, 04 May 2022 16:00:00 GMT

These aren't the climbs you're looking for… may we successfully force ourselves up Page Mill and continue climbing past Castle Rock Park. The descent, enjoy it we will, all the way to lunch, and beyond. Around Lexington Reservoir, and on the dirt to Los Gatos, meander back to Shoup Park.

Note: This ride will go on Los Gatos Creek Trail (i.e dirt) from Lexington to downtown Los Gatos.

This is a social-paced D ride with regroups; faster riders are welcome to form a D+/E group. Rain cancels.

Lunch: Bring to enjoy at Cuesta de Los Gatos Park, AKA Redwood Estates Upper Park on Summit Road at Bayview Dr., mile 30

Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

Hills R Us, April 27 - Coastal Classic via OLH D/3.7/56

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMT

We'll stay nice and cool with a trip to the Coast via Old La Honda. Meet at Shoup park at 8:45 for a 9 AM departure. This is a social-paced D ride with regroups; faster riders are welcome to form a D+/E group. Rain cancels.

Distance - 56 miles

Elevation gain - 5,208'

Lunch - bring food to enjoy at the Bike Hut

Ride leader - Jack Jones

Hills R Us April 21: SP35 Moody, Golden Oak, Los Trancos, Cervantes, etc.

Michael Khaw — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMT

3800 ft in 35 miles(!) and maybe a couple of llamas/alpacas near the finish.

No lunch stop. Bring or we could go have lunch in downtown Los Altos at the end of the ride. Rain cancels.

[This one's not in the WW RwGPS route library yet and I don't think I have access to add to it. —Michael]

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HillsRUs for April 13: Five Bumps TO Montebello D/4/40

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Dig out the warm clothes again cause Winter is back. And in honor of it's reappearance we will do a winter ride: Five Bumps TO Montebello. This will give it a chance to warm up a little before we climb Montebello.

Start Location: Shoup Park 8:45am for a 9am start

Distance: 40 miles

Climb: 4400 feet

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

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

Weather: https://bit.ly/374wshr

Lunch: No lunch. Bring snacks to eat at our hilltop regroups

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for April 6th, 2022

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Perusing the catalog of HRU rides on the WW website, looking for inspiration, I came upon a ride that intrigued me, as it climbs Black Mountain via Ridgeway, a combination that has been on my bucket list for a few years. To get there, we will do a variety of roads I've climbed, but not for awhile, and never in this order. Besides the always challenging Crestview, along the way we will also do northbound Parrott - another climb on my bucket list. This ride covers many of the same general areas as our Flintstone ride 3 months ago, but in a very different way, with numerous killer views of the south bay. There are some steep hills in this route, but you'll notice every one can be easily bypassed, so this ride can be as challenging or easy as you want to make it.

This is a social-paced D ride (we are after all the Wednesday Social Climbers) with regroups; faster riders are encouraged to form a D+/E group. Rain cancels.

Start: Shoup Park, rolling at 9 AM

Lunch: At a bit before mile 34, we'll hit the Safeway at the Crystal Springs shopping center on Polhemus. There is also a Starbucks and a Bakery. Beware that there is a short, but very steep climb after lunch (Bunker Hill).

From the shopping center there will be water and restrooms about 4 miles later, at the Pulgas Water Temple.

Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

Hills R Us March 30, Mt Umunhum

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Let's see the sights from the top of Mt. Umunhum. We'll climb Kennedy, Hicks and then onto the summit for lunch.

Meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure. We'll pass by the former site of CBS for those that want to join the ride there.

Distance - 72.5 miles, Elevation gain - 6,031'

Ride leader: Jack Jones

HRU for Wednesday March 23rd, 2022

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMT

The forecast is for another temperate day, so let's go do a variation on an HRU Classic - the clockwise Lexington loop... but with a twist. We'll trim off 2 miles by going up Redwood Estates in lieu of Mountain Charlie. Spring is the best time to do this climb. There are some steep bits, but also quite a bit of shade.

This is a social-paced D ride with regroups; faster riders are encouraged to form a D+/E group. Rain cancels.

Start: Shoup Park, rolling at 9 AM

From the store there is no water until the Castle Rock parking area.

Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

March 16: Half Moon Bay–Martha's Way

Michael Khaw — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:15:57 GMT

I'm subbing for Cathy this week.

It'll be cold at Shoup at 9 am (46˚F) but supposed to warm up to the mid 50s–low 60s, cloudy in the AM, clear in the afternoon, and we get a good tailwind coming back. Rain (hah!) or heavy fog may change the route. 68.2 miles, 6,175 ft.

Michael K.

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HillsRUs for March 9: Debra's Ride D/4+/62

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

HillsRUs for Wed March 9 will be Debra's Ride: Kings, WestAlpine, Skyline, 9

Start Location: Shoup Park

Meet at 8:45 for a 9:00 start

Distance: 62 miles

Climb: 6700 feet

Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31341421

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31341421/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3pNFtkV

Lunch: Bring Lunch to eat at Alpine Lake at the top of W Alpine

Ride Leader: Don Johann

Hills R Us - Mt. Hamilton D/4.8/59

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Meet at Cataldi Park at 8:45 for a 9 AM departure for Mt. Hamilton and Kincaid Road. Bring lunch to enjoy on the top of Ham, hope we're not in clouds.

59 miles, 7,110' of climbing with Kincaid

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Ride leader - Jack Jones

February 23: Montebello, in memory of Troy Folkner

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

IT'LL BE COLD, 9:45 MEET, 10:00 AM ROLL, THIS WEEK ONLY!

Let's get warm with some climbing!

Montebello, one of Troy Folkner's favorite climbs. A chilly descent, to Montalvo, and then we'll follow Steve's route from a few weeks back, paralleling Highway 9 to Los Gatos. Turns, we have turns! Watch for some perhaps unexpected turns! Lunch in Los Gatos, and north to Troy's bench—share your memory of our friend—and back to Shoup Park.

Start Location & Time: Shoup Park, 9:45 meet 10:00 roll
Distance: 58 miles
Elevation Gain: 5,700'
Lunch: Town Plaza Park, Los Gatos
Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

HillsRUs for February 16: Zayante from Lexington

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Since it's Summer in February and we have already been doing summer rides, let's continue with another good one: ZAYANTE !!. Since it is early in the year we will do the easier of the two versions

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: be there by 8:45 for a 9 am departure.

Distance: 56 miles

Elevation: 5500 feet

Lunch: Bring or Buy to eat at the Covered Bridge County Park in Felton (at the intersection of Mt Hermon Rd and Graham Hill Rd)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28916033

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28916033/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3BeBB0Z

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU for Wedneday February 9th, 2022

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 17:00:00 GMT

The forecast is for a very temperate day, with a high of 73, so let's go do one of my favorite rides - the Los Gatos zig-zag, Shennedy, and a little Hicks (the fun part). It's an extended version of my first HRU ride.

There are a lot of zigs and zags, so I highly recommend downloading the route to your GPS.

This is a social-paced D ride with regroups; faster riders are encouraged to form a D+/E group. Rain cancels.

Start: Shoup Park, rolling at 9 AM
Lunch: At mile 40, bring food to enjoy at the Town Plaza Park in Los Gatos, or go do a little hunting and gathering along Main Street.
Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

HRU Wednesday, 2 February - Pescadero CCW

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:00:00 GMT

We'll climb OLH, take 84 to Stage Road and Pescadero. Return via Haskins Hill and W. Alpine climbs. Start is at Shoup Park, meet at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM launch

65 miles, 6,500' climbing, D pace

Lunch - bring or buy at Archengeli's Grocery in Pescadero

Ride leader - Jack Jones

Jan 26 - Off to the Coast!

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Forecast is for clear skies, temperatures in the high 50s-60s, it’s off the Coast we go!

Climb Page Mill, descend W. Alpine to 84, on to the Bike Hut for lunch and climb Tunitas Creek. Download the route to your GPS, or print a cue sheet, printed route sheets are not provided.

This is a social-paced D ride with regroups; faster riders are welcome to form a D+/E group. Rain cancels.

Start: Shoup Park, rolling at 9 AM
Lunch: At mile 30, bring to enjoy at The Bike Hut
Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

HillsRUs January 19: Half Moon Bay from Woodside

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:00:00 GMT

The hills are green already, the weather is good and the San Benito House Deli is back so lets go to Half Moon Bay this time. Since the days are still short we will leave from Woodside to make the trip shorter.

Starting Location: Pioneer Saloon in Woodside at 9:00 AM

Distance: 48 miles

Climb: 5500 feet

Lunch: San Benito House Deli in Half Moon Bay

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Ride Leader: Don Johann

Hills R Us, January 12th, 2022 - Carolands and Flintstones

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Let's do a variation on a classic - the Flintstone house from Shoup Park, but with a few different twists as turns, as well as a visit to another classic house - the Carolands Mansion https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolands, part of an estate that used to tower over Hillsborough.

Distance: 54 miles
Elevation: 3,800 feet
Lunch: Bring Munchies, no lunch stop planned.

Rain and/or very wet roads will cancel this ride.

Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

Hills R Us January 5th,2022 - Local loops & hills D/4.5/29

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 17:00:00 GMT

A chance of rain forecast will keep us local, so let's try last week's cancelled route. Meet as Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 start.

Distance - 29 Miles, Elevation 3,250'. No lunch stop planned, rolling feast of munchies. Very wet roads or rain cancels. Ride Leader - Jack Jones

Hills 'R Us December 29th - Local Loops & Hills D/4.5 (3256')/29.1

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Canceled. Roads are wet with scattered showers on the radar.

The current forecast is for an 80% chance of rain, so check Wednesday morning for a likely cancellation. But if we get lucky, we'll do a shorter local hills ride, so we can bail if needed, and because your leader has been off the bike for over 5 weeks. With all this rain, I suspect some of you haven't ridden much lately as well, so maybe we can ease back in together.

Distance: 29 miles
Elevation: 3,250 feet
Lunch: Bring Munchies, no lunch stop planned.

Rain and/or very wet roads will cancel this ride.

Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

HillsRUs December 22

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Canceled due to Rain

HillsRUs Dec 15 - A Five Loop Ride D/4 (4182')/42

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Conflicting weather forecasts will keep us close to home. This Five Loop Ride leaves from Shoup Park and heads south - Valley View, Mora, Camino Hermosa, Altamont, Altamont Circle, Foothill Park, Alexis (John Chambers' house), Golden Oak, Westridge/Cervantes, Sand Hill.

Distance: 42 miles
Elevation: 4,200 feet
Lunch: Bring Munchies, no lunch stop planned.

Rain and/or very wet roads will cancel this ride.

HRU Wednesday, December 8 - Kings, West Alpine D/4.5/51

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Let's get that West Alpine climb in, with enough mileage and elevation gain that the weather is permitting. We'll climb Kings Mountain Road, then take Skyline to W 84 to get us to the bottom of West Alpine. Minimum TPM(Turns per Mile). Not many water stops, cool weather will help.

Meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM start.

Lunch: Bring or buy at La Honda Market

51 miles, 5,738' elevation gain

Ride leader - Jack Jones

Let's get that West Alpine climb in, with enough mileage and elevation gain that the weather is permitting. We'll climb Kings Mountain Road, then take Skyline to W 84 to get us to the bottom of West Alpine. Minimum TPM(Turns per Mile). Not many water stops, cool weather will help.

Meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM start.

Lunch: Bring or buy at La Honda Market

51 miles, 5,738' elevation gain

Ride leader - Jack Jones

Let's get that West Alpine climb in. We'll climb Kings Mountain Road, then take Skyline to Hwy 84 West, Pescadero Rd to West Alpine. Not many water stops, cool weather will help.

Meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM start.

Lunch: Bring or buy at La Honda Market

51 miles, 5,738' elevation gain

Ride leader - Jack Jones

Warm Winter = Head for the Coast!

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Forecast is sunny and "warm" so we're heading to the Coast - climb Old La Honda, descend West Old La Honda to 84, detour to the Duck Pond for a snack, then to the Bike Hut for lunch and climb Tunitas Creek. Download the route to your GPS, or print a cue sheet, printed route sheets are not provided.

This is a social-paced D ride with regroups; faster riders are welcome to form a D+/E group. Rain cancels.

Start: Shoup Park, rolling at 9 AM
Lunch: Bring, enjoy it at the Bike Hut

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Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

HillsRUs November24: Kings, Skyline, 92, Hallmark, Lakeview

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Here's a pre-Thanksgiving route that will burn some calories in advance but won't leave us totally exhausted.

Starting Location: Shoup Park 9:am

Distance: 51 miles

Climb 4400 feet

Lunch: Bring or Buy at Safeway on Polhemus Rd.

Ride Leader: Don Johann

HRU (aka The Wednesday Social Climbers) for November 17th 2021

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

With this nice fall weather, let's go visit another series of climbs we don't do very often - Paul's Redwood Ramble. We'll get there via Kings Mountain, but in deference to the time change, we'll shorten things a tad by returning via 84 and
The Loop.

Rain cancels.

Start: Shoup Park
Distance: 55 miles
Elevation: 6,050'
Lunch: Bring food or buy a late lunch at Skylonda Market.
Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

Hills R Us - Montebello and five bumps

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:01:21 GMT

We've unfinished business with Montebello and the five bumps. Hopefully the roads will have dried out. Meet at Shoup Park, 8:45-ish for a 9:00 AM start.

44 miles and 4,900' of climbing.

There's no planned lunch stop, snack at regroups.

Ride leader - Jack Jones

HRU (aka The Wednesday Social Climbers) for November 3rd, 2021

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:00:00 GMT

With this nice fall weather, let's go visit a climb we don't do very often - Portola State Park. We'll get there via OLH and West Alpine, with a return down the beautiful new asphalt on Page Mill.

Rain cancels.

Start: Shoup Park
Distance: 48 miles
Elevation: 6,000'
Lunch: Bring food for lunch at Portola State Park
Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

HillsRUs Oct 27: RODEO GULCH, MTN. CHARLIE from Lexington

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:00:00 GMT

It's about time we do this route again before the days get too short. We will depart from Lexington Reservoir to explore some scenic roads near Santa Cruz including Rodeo Gulch, Granite Creek and Mountain Charlie.

Starting Location: Parking lot just past the Dam at Lexington Reservoir. Be there by 8:45 for a 9:00am departure

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.

Distance: 53 miles

Elevation: 4900 feet

Lunch: Bring Lunch to eat at the Community Park on Glenwood Drive in Scotts Valley at mile 37 (see route map for location)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35435028

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35435028/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/2ZoxTTH

Ride Leader: Don Johann

Oct 20 - Montebello + more

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Weather forecast shows overcast with a 10-16% chance of rain. Staying on this side of the hills "just in case" we have to bail out. Montebello, Mt. Eden, Sara Hills, Stoneridge/Bank Mill/Toll Gate, Parker Ranch and Mora.

Rain at the start cancels the ride.

Start: Shoup Park
Distance: 44 miles
Elevation: 4,900'
Lunch: Bring food, no lunch stop planned
Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

HRU Wednesday, 13 October Page, Skyline, Gist, Black, Skyline, 9

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 start. Chilly conditions will prevail as we ride amongst the trees along rural Skyline.

Bring lunch to enjoy at Castle Rock SP.

55 miles, 6,051' elevation gain

Leader - Jack Jones

HRU (aka The Wednesday Social Climbers) for October 6th, 2021

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Let's do something just a little different - San Bruno Mountain via Skyline and Pacifica. It's a ride and set of views I really like. This route is a bit more urban than a typical HRU ride. Note that it starts at the Pioneer Inn Parking in Woodside. We'll ride along Skyline, before dropping down into Pacifica, then working our way back up to Skyline, and over to the base of San Bruno Mountain. We'll climb the mountain for the (hopefully) killer views and then descend to Daly City for some great Tacos, before working our way through the City of the Dead, almost to SFO, and then back up to Skyline, for the final downwind leg of our journey.

Starting time and location: Meet at the Pioneer Inn at 8:45 for a 9:00 start

Distance: 62 miles

Elevation gain: 5,050'

Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

Bring or buy lunch at the Taqueria in Daly City.

Hills R Us Wednesday, September 29th - Mt. Hamilton D/4.3/48

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:00:00 GMT

We've been near Mt. Umunhum on recent rides. Let's summit another mountain. There are tasty optional bonus additions to this basic out-n-back of the front side of 'Ham', like the back side and Kincaid Rd. Hoping for clarity, air wise, for our viewing pleasure.

Meet at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM departure at Cataldi Park, 2900 Cataldi Dr., San Jose

Distance: 48.2 miles

Elevation gain: 5,270'

Lunch: Bring food for the summit

Ride leader: Jack Jones

Hills R Us Wednesday, 22 September - Extended Los Gatos Hills & Shennedy

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:00:00 GMT

We'll start at Shoup Park at 9:00 AM, again passing by the former site of Cupertino Bike Shop on the way to Los Gatos... and beyond. We'll first skirt our way along the hills above Los Gatos (avoiding H9), and then continue on over Kennedy to the Guadalupe Reservoir, and finally to the base of the final North Hicks wall to Umunhum. Faster riders are encouraged to climb the wall to the top of Hicks before turning around for lunch in Los Gatos.

59 miles, 4,400' climbing

Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

Lunch: Bring or buy for Los Gatos Town Plaza Park.

Hills R Us Wednesday, 15 September - Soda Springs

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:00:00 GMT

We'll start at Shoup Park at 9:00 AM, passing by the former site of Cupertino Bike Shop on the way to the less visited side of Mt. Umunhum, via Soda Springs Road. This is an out-n-back ride, including the Los Gatos Creek trail (gravel).

58 miles, 5,471' climbing

Ride Leader: Jack Jones

Lunch: Bring or buy for Los Gatos Town Plaza Park.

Sept 8: OLH to the Ocean, and back via W. Alpine

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Let’s have a look at the Pacific Ocean. Old La Honda to San Gregorio, south on Highway 1. Lunch in Pescadero and return via Haskins Hill, West Alpine and Page Mill.

Smokey skies or rain (we wish!) cancels

Start: Shoup Park, Los Altos
Distance: 65 miles
Elevation: 6,223’
Lunch: Bring or buy, eat at Arcangeli’s Bakery in Pescadero

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Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

HillsRUs September 1: Zayante from CBS

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:00:00 GMT

HillsRUs will return to Zayante only this time we will approach from a different direction......RedwoodGulch, 9, BenLomond, Zayante, Skyline

Starting Location: meet in the parking lot of the old Cupertino Bike Shop at McClellan and Foothill Blvd at 8:45 for a 9 AM departure

Distance: 59 miles

Elevation: 6400 feet

Lunch: Bring or buy lunch to eat at Ben Lomond County Park on Mill St.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37329946

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37329946/cue_sheet

Weather Forecast: https://bit.ly/3DtAVp5

Ride Leader: Don Johann

Page Mill, South Skyline, Bear Creek and Highway 9!

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT

We've missed this side of the hill since Big Basin closed last year. Page Mill to Skyline, south to Bear Creek and a lovely descent for lunch in Boulder Creek. Back to Saratoga Gap via Highway 9 - and then you have choices, you have choices! Descend Redwood Gulch OR Highway 9 - there's road work scheduled for Highway 9, so you may have a delay on that route.

Smokey skies or rain (we wish!) cancels

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Distance: 66 miles
Elevation: 7,008'
Lunch: Bring or buy, eat at Junction Park
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Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

HillsRUs August 18: PageMill SouthSkyline Lexington LosGatos

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:00:00 GMT

The Smoke is going away and the Temperatures are going down. Yes, we still have to climb Page Mill but that is a small price to pay for this beautiful route.

Starting Location: meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 Start

Distance: 59 miles

Elevation: 5500 feet

Lunch: bring Lunch to eat at Redwood Estates Park on Skyline

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32358240

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32358240/cue_sheet

Weather Forecast: https://bit.ly/3mgy5xo

Note: be aware that there is a 1.5 mile section of dirt on the Los Gatos Creek trail. It has a short steeper gravel section which is easily walkable and then the rest is flat hard packed dirt which is easy to ride.

Ride Leader: Don Johann

Coastal Classic via Page Mill

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Enjoy a classic route! We'll climb Page Mill Road, descend West Alpine Road on our way to San Gregorio, and Tunitas Creek.

Lunch at the Bike Hut, bring food.

Starting Location: Meet at Shoup Park for a 9:00 AM departure.

Distance: 57 miles
Elevation gain: 5,800'.
Lunch: Bring to enjoy at the Bike Hut
Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

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Hills R Us August 4 Old Santa Cruz - Eureka Canyon (D/3.2/62)

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Let's go to a different part of the coast. Starting at Lexington Dam (8:45 meet with a 9:00 roll), climbing Old Santa Cruz Hwy and down San Jose Soquel Rd out to the coast, where we'll head to Corralitos for lunch. We'll return via Eureka Canyon and back down Old Santa Cruz and around the reservoir.

There is a $6 parking fee (credit/debit card) if you drive to the start and use the parking lot. There is limited free parking across the road.

This is a social-paced D ride with regroups; faster riders are welcome to form a D+/E group. Rain cancels.

Bring or buy lunch at Corralitos Market & Sausage. We'll eat at the park across the street from the store. The park has porta potties and water.

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Ride Leader - Jack Jones

Hills 'R Us July 28, 2021 Half Moon Bay from Woodside

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Let's go to the coast again, since it's predicted to be toasty on our side of the hill. Since your ride leader has been off the bike for awhile, we'll do a little shorter route this week, starting in Woodside, climbing Kings Mountain and down Tunitas out to the coast, where we'll head up H1 to Half Moon Bay for lunch. We'll return via Higgins Purisima, Lobitas Creek, and finally, Tunitas Creek. If you want extra miles, I suggest starting at Shoup an hour earlier and riding up Foothill to the Pioneer for the official start, then riding back to Shoup at the end via Portola.

Starting time and location: Meet at the Pioneer Inn at 8:45 for a 9:00 start

Distance: 50 miles

Elevation gain: 5,500'

Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

Bring or buy lunch at Cunha's Country Store in Half Moon Bay, or the bakery nearby. We'll eat at Mac Dutra Park across the street from the store.

Hills R Us July 21, 2021 Pescadero via Page Mill

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Let's go to the coast. We'll climb Page Mill and Haskins Hill, with a return via Tunitas Creek Rd.

Starting time and location: Meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00 start

Distance: 65 miles

Elevation gain: 7,200'

Ride Leader: Jack Jones

Bring or buy lunch at Arcangeli's Market in Pescadero. Note for the return - the water spigot is off at Robert's Market in Woodside.

Bike Hut Classic, i.e. Tunitas Creek, from Half Moon Bay

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:30:00 GMT

This week's HRU starts in Half Moon Bay with a neutral start to the Bike Hut where we REGROUP, then we climb Tunitas to SKYLINE, for our best times for the Bike Hut Classic (see below), to see if we can put our names on the winners plaque along with Cathy Switzer’s!

Meet at 9:15 AM for a 9:30 AM start

There is plenty of 12 hour parking on Purissma St. and the surrounding streets. The start is ON Purissma, between Kelly and Mill Street. There are toilets at Mac Dutra Park at Main and Kelly, around the corner from the start.

Distance: 53 miles
Elevation: 4,617'
Lunch: Bring to enjoy at the Duck Pond
Guest Ride Leader: Gary Virshup

Western Wheelers is a sponsor for the Bike Hut Classic 2021. Similar to The Sequoi-Tual, this is a DIY charitable event (July 9-27) and supports the Abundant Grace Coastside Worker organization.

From Suzie Trexler at the Bike Hut:

The ride window opened Friday, July 9 and goes through Tuesday, July 27. Feel free to ride as many times as you like. The ride reception will be on Saturday, July 31 at Potrero Nuevo Farm behind the Bike Hut.

If you haven't registered already, head over to our event page. There, you will find all the ride details, including the route and how to report your time with Strava or manually. There is also an interactive message board where you can post any questions or photos and ride reports. Additionally, you'll find lots of information about the incredible cause you are supporting with Abundant Grace and their efforts to put the homeless to work on an organic farm.

If you have any friends, family or colleagues who might want to participate in this fundraiser ride, please let them know that July 12 is the last date to guarantee your t-shirt with registration.

A big THANK YOU to our sponsors, including Pen Velo, Alto Velo, Western Wheelers, and Swell Yoga! We'd also like to thank RouteArrows for marking our route!

See you at the Bike Hut,

Suzie Trexler

HillsRUs for July 7: ZAYANTE !!

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:00:00 GMT

It's time for HillsRUs to go over to the Santa Cruz area again. We will depart from Lexington Reservoir and cross the mountains to Scotts Valley and Felton and then return via Zayante, Summit and Old Santa Cruz Hwy

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: be there by 8:45 for a 9 am departure.

Distance: 56 miles

Elevation: 5500 feet

Lunch: Bring or Buy to eat at the Covered Bridge County Park in Felton (at the intersection of Mt Hermon Rd and Graham Hill Rd)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28916033

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28916033/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3qPJ4OP

Ride Leader: Don Johann

Kings, Skyline, Ducks, Lakes, and Highway 9

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Enjoy the cool breeze as we head up Kings Mountain Road to Skyline, towards the coast but quick! A visit to the Duck Pond, and then a left turn takes us up through the stunning Redwoods to Alpine Lake for lunch. Continue south, descend Highway 9 and head back to Shoup.

Start: Shoup Park, roll at 9 AM
Distance: 66 miles
Elevation: 6,294' per RWGPS

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Lunch: bring to enjoy at Alpine Lake at mile 40 or so.
Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

Hills R Us June 23rd Mt Umunhum

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT

The weather will be cool enough to make a trip to Mt Um.

Starting Location: Cupertino Bike Shop (CBS) for a 8:45 to 9:00 rolling start.

Distance and elevation gain: 62 miles, 5,500'

Lunch: Top (or parking lot) of Mt Umunhum. Bring food and water. The road at the very top may be closed to cyclists.

Ride Leader: Jack Jones

HillsRUs June 16: Half Moon Bay

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Well, it's going to be pretty hot on this side of the hill on Wednesday so lets head over to Half Moon Bay where it will be a lot cooler.

Starting Location: Shoup Park, 8:45 for a 9:00 am start

Distance and Elevation: 69 miles 6400 feet

Lunch: Bring Lunch to eat at the Johnston House in Half Moon Bay

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36423783

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36423783/cue_sheet

Weather: https://bit.ly/3wu1TJw

Page Mill, South Skyline, around Lexington

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 22:11:01 GMT

Good to start with the climb, the weather forecast calls for a brisk morning. Up Page Mill, south on Skyline to Bear Creek Road, Summit Road, Mountain Charlie Road, around Lexington Reservoir, with a new route through Saratoga!

Distance: 58 miles
Elevation: 5174 ft.
Lunch: Cuesta de Los Gatos Park, AKA Redwood Estates Upper Park on Summit Road at Bayview Dr. ~ 28 miles

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Special Guest Lead by Gary Virshup

Note: This ride will go down Los Gatos Creek Trail (i.e dirt) from Lexington to downtown Los Gatos.

Rain cancels.

HRU for June 2nd, Sequoi-tual Celebration

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:30:00 GMT

In celebration of the week of the Sequoi-tual https://westernwheelersbicycleclub.wildapricot.org/Sequoia, we will be doing the 72 mile route from Shoup Park. Note the slightly earlier start, both because the ride is a tad longer than usual, and because we don't want to miss the pastries and coffee at the new Loma Mar store, on our descent into Pescadero. The weather looks... well... Goldilocks.

We'll start at Shoup again, first heading up Page Mill, and then down Alpine. From there we'll head up Haskins Hill, and down into Pescadero, stopping first in Loma Mar. We'll do lunch behind the Archangel bakery, so bring or buy, or do a little of each. After lunch, we'll do Stage across to Tunitas, and down Kings Mountain, before taking the Portola loop back to Shoup.

You do not need to be registered for the Sequoi-tual, but if you are, make sure and wear your jersey.

Starting Location: Meet at Shoup Park at 8:15 for an 8:30AM roll.

Distance: 72 miles

Elevation: 8100 feet

Lunch: Bring lunch, or buy in Pescadero to eat behind the Archangel bakery..

Hills R Us May 26 Coastal Classic via Page Mill

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Let's go do a regular route and enjoy more great weather. We'll climb Page Mill Road, descend Alpine Road on our way to San Gregorio.

Lunch at the Bike Hut, so bring food.

Starting Location: Meet at Shoup Park for a rolling 8:45 to 9:00 AM departure.

Distance: 57 miles

Elevation gain: 5,800'.

Ride Leader - Jack Jones

HRU for May 19th, Lexington, Redwood Estates, Summit/Skyline, Page Mill

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:00:00 GMT

As T.S. Eliot might have said, good ride leaders borrow; great ride leaders steal. So let's steal most of Don's great ride from last week, but do it in the other direction.

We'll start at Shoup again, first heading out to Los Gatos and Lexington. Past Lexington we'll do something a little different from the traditional HRU Lexington route, climbing Redwood Estates out of Holy City, in lieu of our usual Mountain Charlie ascent. We'll continue on across Summit/Bear Creek/Skyline to Page Mill.

Make sure and load up with two water bottles before leaving Los Gatos. There should be food and beverages to buy at the Redwood Estates store, halfway up the climb, but it's wise to have supplies that will last until the Castle Rock parking area.

Starting Location: Meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00M roll.

Distance: 58 miles

Elevation: 5200 feet

Lunch: Bring lunch to eat at Redwood Estates Park on Summit. or buy lunch at the small market halfway up the Redwood Estates climb, and carry it up to the park.

Note: be aware that there is a 1.5 mile section of dirt on the Los Gatos Creek trail. In this direction the trail starts flat, and then has a short steeper gravel section which is easily walkable. From there it's quite rideable to the climb across the dam face, although care should be taken when exiting the short bridge onto the gravel, just before the asphalt dam climb.

HillsRUs May 12: PageMill SouthSkyline Lexington LosGatos

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Well, it's time we had a ride start at Shoup again. So we'll start at Shoup, climb Page Mill and try to avoid the heat by staying on Skyline as long as possible before descending Old Santa Cruz and heading back through Los Gatos.

Starting Location: meet at Shoup Park at 8:45 for a 9:00am start

Distance: 59 miles

Elevation: 5500 feet

Lunch: bring lunch to eat at Redwood Estates Park on Skyline

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32358240

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32358240/cue_sheet

Weather Forecast: https://bit.ly/3o6rtRt

HRU for May 5th - Mt. Hamilton and Kincaid

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:45:00 GMT

Let's finish our HRU big mountain hat trick, and celebrate Cinco de Mayo, with Mt Hamilton, along with Kincaid Road, following Guy Shuman's LDT-D route, which Guy will lead on May 31st, as the finale in the LDT series. Last fall, during the Fall Fun Series, Kincaid was freshly burned, but I'm hoping we will still see a little green this time around.

Meet at NE corner of Cataldi Park (2979 Cataldi Drive, San Jose, CA), for a 8:45 to 9:00 rolling departure.

Lunch is at the top of Hamilton. Bring your own food for this ride. Water is available at the start, at the Grant Lake Trailhead parking area, and on top. There is no water along Kincaid, so plan accordingly. There are restrooms at Cataldi and at the Grant Lake Trailhead, but none on top.

Stats: 60 miles, 7150' of climbing

Ride leader: Steve Rempel

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Mt Diablo and Morgan Territory

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Another premier climb, Mt Diablo, with picturesque Morgan Territory following the LDT D route. This is Guy Shuman's route that he will be leading on the May 8th LDT.

Meet at Diablo Vista Park, 1000 Tassajara Ranch Dr., Danville for a 8:45 to 9:00 rolling departure.

Lunch is at The Grove park in Clayton. Bring or buy (there's a Subway nearby)

Stats: 67 miles, 6,700' of climbing

Ride leader: Jack Jones

Mt. Umunhum!

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Mt. Umunhum!

One of the four premier climbs* in the Bay Area – accommodating weather takes us up Mount Um. Bring legs and lunch, enjoy the views and history. Consider this ride training for the Sequoi-tual!

Starting location: Cupertino Bike Shop, 10625 S. Foothill Blvd.

Distance: 63 miles
Elevation: 5,456’
Lunch: Bring to enjoy at the Summit @ mile 27
Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer (see Member Directory for contact information)

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*Mt. Diablo, Mt. Tamalpais, Mt. Hamilton, and Mt. Umunhum

HillsRUs April 14: Old Santa Cruz - Capitola - Eureka Canyon

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week HillsRUs will go to Santa Cruz again. This time we will depart from Lexington Reservoir and cross the mountains to Capitola. After checking out the views of the ocean we will head to Corrlitos for lunch before climbing through the beautiful Eureka Canyon and back to Summit Road and Old Santa Cruz Hwy.

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: be there by 8:45 for a 8:45 to 9 am departure.

Distance: 62 miles

Elevation: 4900 feet

Lunch: Bring or Buy to eat at the park across from Corralitos Market

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26865263

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26865263/cue_sheet

Ride Leader: Don Johann

Note: If you are new to HillsRUs please email me in advance (don_johann@sbcglobal.net) to let me know you will be there. No attendance will be taken at the ride start.

HRU 4/7/21

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT

HRU for Wednesday 4/7/21

Let's try something a little different this week - heading up to play in Peter's backyard - San Bruno Mountain. I only discovered San Bruno Mountain a few years ago, and even though we were fogged on that day, I could tell the views were epic. This route is a bit shy of the normal HRU 100' of climbing per mile, but I want to test the waters before adding in Sweeney Ridge.

We'll start at the parking area next to the Pioneer Inn, in Woodside. This is one of the two new start locations for HRU. We'll head out Canada Road to Sawyer Camp and beyond, getting on Skyline, before dropping down Manor Dr. to Pacifica. Manor is a steeper alternative to Shark Park, but it has some killer views on the way down, of both Pacifica and Milagra Ridge to the left. From Pacifica, we'll work our way up to Skyline Drive, which we'll stay on for awhile before crossing Skyline Blvd for a little urban riding, working our way across to the base of San Bruno Mountain. San Bruno is a two part climb, the first being a more gentle grade, while the second part is steeper and rougher, but on a park road with no cars. We'll go all the way out to the end, enjoying killer views of the SF Skyline along the way, as well as all points East, South, and West. The current forecast looks promising, with Goldilocks temps predicted, and mostly sunny skies.

From the top we'll retrace our way downhill (with one little tunnel/restroom/water detour) back to Hillside Blvd for lunch. At the corner of Hillside and E. Market there is a nice taqueria in a little shopping center (Shell station on the corner), or a 7-Eleven should we choose to just get basic snacks. From there we ride into Colma, the peaceful city of the dead. Look to your left to see the classic airport view of San Bruno Mountain. The route continues on a nice bike trail and a few roads before meeting up with Sneath, which takes us back up to Skyline. From there, we will largely follow the traditional Skyline route back to Canada and the start. However, at Sneath and Skyline, faster riders may choose to add in Sweeney Ridge (also an option on the way up to Manor).

First bathrooms will be 9 miles in at the Sawyer Camp bypass to Bunker Hill.

Bring food to eat along the way, or buy lunch about 35 miles in Hillsdale Blvd and E. Market (base of San Bruno). There is water near the end of Sawyer Camp trail, and on the way down from San Bruno Mountain (on the right after exiting the short tunnel).

Let's have people leaving the Woodside parking lot in small groups from 8:45 to 9:00 AM - a staggered and spread out start, a la the LDT series, with the leader bringing up the rear at 9AM. No attendance will be taken. Instead, email (fuzznsmoo@gmail.com) your name and estimated start time.

Start: Pioneer Inn (Woodside parking)

Distance: 61 miles
Elevation: 4959ft.
Lunch: Hillside Blvd and E. Market (bottom of San Bruno climb)
Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

Rain cancels!!

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Pescadero figure-8

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 23:50:44 GMT

A fine day of weather for the coast is on tap, with an added bonus of Bean Hollow Road on the route.

Start is at Shoup Park with a 9:45 to 10 AM rollout

Distance: 72.4

Elevation gain: 6,576'

Lunch: Bring or buy at Archengeli Grocery

Ride Leader: Jack Jones

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OLH, West Alpine, Skyline

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Spring has sprung! Be on the lookout for California poppies as we climb Old La Honda, West Alpine and head south on Skyline. Can you identify all the wildflowers?

Distance: 54 miles
Elevation: 5,610'
Lunch: Bring, eat at Alpine Pond
Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

HillsRUs March 17: RODEO GULCH, MTN. CHARLIE

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:45:00 GMT

This week HillsRUs will go to Santa Cruz for the first time ever. We will depart from Lexington Reservoir to explore some scenic roads near Santa Cruz including Rodeo Gulch, Granite Creek and Mountain Charlie.

Starting Location: Parking lot just past the Dam at Lexington Reservoir. Be there by 9:45 for a 9:45 to 10am rolling departure

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.

Distance: 53 miles

Elevation: 4900 feet

Lunch: Bring Lunch to eat at the Community Park on Glenwood Drive in Scotts Valley (see route map for location)

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

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

Ride Leader: Don Johann

Note: No attendance will be taken at the ride start. Email me (don_johann@sbcglobal.net) with name and estimated start time:

Los Altos, Palo Alto, and Portola Valley Local Hills CANCELLED

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:45:00 GMT

HRU for 3/10/21 CANCELLED.

Noaa got it right. It's raining as I write, with more rain in the hourly forecast - 75% until 3PM.

-- Steve

With rain likely to cancel, let's stay somewhat local this week. In case it looks dry enough to launch, this will give us options to bail along the way, should the weather change for the worse. And if you've been thinking about doing an HRU ride, this is a good way to test the waters. We really never get all that far from the start - circling the drain as I like to say.

We will start at Shoup and work our way down near the old Chain Reaction test loop (near Foothill and 280), and zig and zag our way across the Los Altos and Palo Alto hills, working our way over to Central Portola Valley, for a tour through the Westridge area, before heading back to Shoup. When I did a test ride with my SiP group, I called this ride "The Tour of Gratuitous Hills and Secret Passages." One secret passage (new to me) got added in because of that ride. One of the group commented that he didn't know before that it was possible to stay this local and do over 5,000 feet of climbing. The goal was to start with my old after-work Los Altos Hills ride and make something worthy of HRU. The turns are numerous, so this is one worth loading on to your favorite GPS device or phone app. Except for one short out and back, this route is meant to flow.

First water and bathrooms will be 26 miles in at Arastradero Preserve.

Bring food to eat along the way, or buy lunch about 28 miles in at Roberts off Alpine Rd.

Let's have people leaving Shoup Park in small groups from 9:45 to 10:00 AM - a staggered and spread out start, a la the LDT series, with the leader bringing up the rear at 10AM. No attendance will be taken. Instead, email (fuzznsmoo@gmail.com) your name and estimated start time.

Start: Shoup Park

Distance: 50.8 miles
Elevation: 5258 ft.
Lunch: Roberts off Alpine Rd
Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

Rain cancels!!

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Hills R Us March 3rd Montebello/RWG/9

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

Meet at Shoup Park for a 9:45 to 10:00 AM rolling departure.

For contactless sign-in, text me at 650-861-8918 with HRU as the message, please.

42 miles, 5,300' climbing

Bring food, lunch at Saratoga Gap CalFire station

Please follow WWBC Guidelines; club members at this time only, please.

See you there!

Jack

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HRU Revived: Coastal Classic

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:45:00 GMT

Back by popular demand, HRU rolls weekly again. We try one of the fav routes, the Coastal Classic. This variation skips the return on Foothill.

Bring Lunch

Distance: 56 miles
Elevation: 5,821' per RWGPS
Lunch: Bring, eat at The Bike Hut
Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

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ALERT: Be prepared for extra traffic for the descent on Kings Mountain Road due to East 84 weekday closure between SkyLonda and Portola.

Rain cancels!

First AND THIRD Wednesday!

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:30:00 GMT

"Let's do an extended version of my first... and last... ride as an HRU ride leader" - by Steve Rempel

Tour through the hills of Los Gatos, on the way to Kennedy... and beyond. The ride turns around just at the bottom of the North Hicks wall of doom, coming back over Shannon to Los Gatos for lunch. From there we take the East Saratoga maze, before crossing over to the Western maze and Seven Springs.

Bring food to eat along the way, or buy lunch in Los Gatos.

Let's have people leaving Shoup Park in small groups from 9:45 to 10:00 AM - a staggered and spread out start, a la the LDT series, with the leader bringing up the rear at 10AM. No attendance will be taken. Instead, email your name and estimated start time.

Start: Shoup Park

Distance: 58.8 miles
Elevation: 4304 ft.
Lunch: Los Gatos
Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

Rain cancels!!

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Easing back into HRU - Ride Report

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 02:40:56 GMT

Something different for this blog, thought I'd give you a ride report from Wednesday's ride...

The inaugural 2021 HillsRUs ride enjoyed blue skies, brisk temperatures and clear roads.

Meeting and greeting at Shoup Park, every rider had a face covering and respected the 6’ social distance, thank you! We rolled out in small groups between 9:00 (led by Steve Rempel) and 10:00. Climbing Page Mill is an easy way to maintain social distance, same with the West Alpine descent.

Lunch in the sun at the Duck Pond in La Honda - several available benches, and the ducks kept us entertained. Unless eating, we respected the face covering requirement, and kept good distances. We’re getting good at this. While climbing 84, more than a few riders formed a small pace line, and others correctly kept distance. NOT riding close together in a pace line is something we have to remind ourselves about.

As a ride leader, it's tough to keep track of everyone when we stagger the starts and truly ride separately. The "regular" HRU riders know to send a text message when they're home safely, I didn't remember to ask others to do so, but somehow got word (through Strava and other riders) that everyone returned safely!

All in all, the groups (~25 riders) followed the Club Guidelines for rides. Again, thank you all for helping each other follow the rules.

Easing Back into HRU - Page Mill, West Alpine, 84

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

After a forecasted stormy Tuesday, let's climb on Wednesday.

Enjoy the improved pavement up Page Mill, drop into the frozen tundra of West Alpine, and head back to the start via 84, West Old La Honda, Skyline and 84. Be aware of downed trees, branches, and point out hazards to the riders behind you.

Bring food to eat along the way, or buy lunch at the La Honda General Market

Start: Shoup Park
Distance: 42 miles
Elevation: 4414 ft.
Lunch: La Honda General Market
Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

Rain cancels!!

HRU Suspended due to Covid Surge

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Hills R Us is suspended until further notice due to the Covid-19 Surge

Pre Turkey Day Ride - Mt. Eden, Los Gatos Hills, Kennedy, Shannon, the Maze(s)

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT

A pre Turkey-Day ride to get ready for this year's much more socially distant Thanksgiving.

Weather forecast is for a high of 61 in Los Altos, so after chilling off a bit on Foothill, we'll warm up by climbing Mt Eden. Then, south to play in the Los Gatos and Saratoga HIlls, followed by Kennedy, then Shannon. We'll come back via the Cupertino maze, with a few different variations near the end, just to show everyone my favorite version of the maze, using Beauchamps and Seven Springs to avoid Prospect, Rainbow, and Bubb - roads which can be on the busy side.

Start: Shoup Park
Distance: 47 miles
Elevation: 3313 ft.
Lunch: Los Gatos City Park ~ mile 29.
Ride Leader: Steve Rempel

Rain cancels

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Peter's ride - Montebello, RWG, 9, Page Mill

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Per a suggestion, we'll climb Montebello and continue to Redwood Gulch to Hwy 9. Continuing on Skyline to Page Mill for our return.

Distance: 42 miles

Elevation gain: 5,342'

Lunch: Bring your own food, Saratoga Summit CalFire station

Ride Leader: Jack Jones

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Veterans Day Ride - Page Mill, S. Skyline, Lexington

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Veterans Day - Honor our Veterans by wearing red, white and blue today!

Weather forecast is for a chilly day, let's warm up by climbing Page Mill. Then, south on Skyline to Bear Creek Road, Summit Road, Mountain Charlie Road, around Lexington Reservoir.

Note: This ride will go down Los Gatos Creek Trail (i.e. dirt) from Lexington Reservoir to downtown Los Gatos.

Distance: 58 miles
Elevation: 5485 ft.
Lunch (bring your own): Redwood Estates Upper Park, Summit Road at Bayview Dr. ~ mile 29.
Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

Rain cancels

Debra's Ride

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT

HillsRUs for Wednesday Nov 4 will be Debra's Ride: Kings, WestAlpine, Skyline, 9

Start Location: Shoup Park

Meet at 8:45, Rolling in groups of 10 or less starting at 9 am

Ride Leader: Don Johann

Distance: 62 miles

Climb: 6600 feet

Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30364608

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30364608/cue_sheet

Lunch: Bring Lunch to eat at CDF Fire Station on Skyline

Redwood Ramble Plus

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 10/28/20 will be: Redwood Ramble Plus

Leader: Paul Melville

Distance: 59
Elevation: 7000 ft
Lunch: Snacks along the way

Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30658695

Start Location: Shoup Park

Meet 8:45 AM, rolling in groups ≤ 10, starting at 9:00 AM

Mt. Umunhum

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Mt. Umunhum D/3.3/73

Distance:73 miles
Elevation: 6,000'
Ride leader: Jack Jones

Start Location: Shoup Park

Meet 8:45 AM, rolling in groups ≤ 10, starting at 9:00 AM

It's been a long summer of riding and this route has several steep descents, so please inspect your brakes.

We'll be passing by Cupertino Bike Shop ~ 9:20 am for club members who would like to join the ride there. We'll climb Kennedy, Hicks, Mt. Umunhum, through Old Almaden and return on Shannon. No lunch stop is planned, bring food.

Face coverings required at the start location, lunch and regroups. We'll split up into groups of ten or less.

Links:
WW Ride Guidelines >
Route from RWGPS >
Cue Sheet >
Weather Forecast >

Now Weekly Again: Pesky for Lunch!

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Page Mill is always a favorite! Let's have lunch at Arcangeli's - social distancing please - bring or buy.

To provide better social distancing the riders will be split up into multiple groups of no more the 10 people each. Face coverings required at the start location and regroups.

Start Location: Shoup Park
Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

Route from RWGPS >

Weather forecast >

Distance: 67 mi
Climb: 6500 feet
Lunch: Arcangeli's in Pescadero, bring or buy.

HRU Revived: Coastal Classic

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 16:00:00 GMT

To celebrate the revival of HillsRUs we will do one of the HRU favorites: The Coastal Classic. There is construction at the bridge at the bottom of OLH which hopefully will not delay us much.

To provide better social distancing the riders will be split up into multiple groups of no more the 10 people each. Please bring masks to wear at the start location.

Start Location: Shoup Park

Ride Leader: Don Johann

RidewithGPS Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33031168

Cue Sheet Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33031168/cue_sheet

Distance: 56 mi

Climb 5200 feet

Lunch: No lunch on the ride. Bring snacks to eat at the regroups

All WW rides cancelled through May 3, 2020

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Read the message from WW President, David Schorow >
Please be safe.

Mt. Umunhum - CANCELLED

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

CANCELLED DUE TO SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHELTER-IN-PLACE DIRECTIVE, DATED MARCH 16, 2020

We’ll climb to the summit of Mt Umunhum via Kennedy and Hicks. Return by continuing on Hicks into the Almaden Valley and Shannon Rd. Bring a lunch, no food available on Mt Um.

Distance: 73 miles

Climbing 6300'

Rain or government order cancels.

Leader: Jack Jones

Ride with GPS

Pescadero via Page Mill, West Alpine and Haskins Hill

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

We’re off to Pescadero, via Page Mill and BURRRR West Alpine, Haskins Hill. Back on Stage, 84, West Old La Honda, Skyline and 84.

It’ll be cloudy and cool, no rain in the forecast.

For something different - a jersey "theme" - wear the jersey from your favorite California-based ride or tour!

Distance: 67 miles
Elevation: 6,500’
Lunch: at Arcangeli’s Bakery, Pescadero. Bring or buy.
Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

Note: Start time remains at 10 am through March, and changes to 9 AM on April Fool’s Day (!!!)

Kings, Lobitos, Bike Hut

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 06:00:00 GMT

This Wed HillsRUs will again visit the Bike Hut but this time we will get there via Kings, Tunitas, Lobitos

Ride Leader: Don Johann

RidewithGPS Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32032947

Cue Sheet Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32032947/cue_sheet

Weather forecast: http://bit.ly/2Tw4UXg (added by CBS 1-Mar)

Distance: 57 miles

Climb: 6000 ft

Lunch: Bring Lunch to eat at the Bike Hut

Coastal Classic

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 2/26/20 will be: The Coastal Classic

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 57
Elevation: 5260 ft
Lunch: The Bike Hut, bring or buy at the newly opened La Honda Mkt

Route Link >

Cue Sheet Link >

Cycle Route Forecast [added 8:10 pm, 2/24/20 by MSK]

Flintstone House UPDATE

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Let's go see what's new, or old, at the Flintstone House. Canada,Bunker Hill, Flintstone House, Ascension, Ralston Bike Trail, Canada; 55 miles and 4,200' of climbing. Bring or buy lunch at Safeway in San Mateo.

I've edited the Ride with GPS file, now SP55 HRU FlintHouse, to correct some dead ends and odd routing.

Meet at Shoup Park at 9:45 for a 10:00 AM rollout.

Ride Leader: Jack Jones

Ride with GPS: SP55 HRU FlintHouse

Cue sheet: SP55 HRU FlintHouse

Cycle Route Forecast [added by MSK, 9 pm 2/17/20]

Kings, West Alpine

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Kings, West Alpine, Page Mill

Ride Leader: Don Johann

RidewithGPS Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31822705

Distance: 48 miles

Climb: 5500 feet

Lunch: Bring Lunch to eat by the the now closed La Honda Market

←	Left	Turn left toward University Ave	0.0
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	0.1
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Main St	0.2
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Foothill Expy	0.3
3.0	↑	Straight	Continue onto Junipero Serra Blvd	3.3
2.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	5.7
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	5.8
3.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Manzanita Way	8.9
1.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Mountain Home Rd	10.2
0.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Woodside Rd	10.6
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Albion Ave	10.9
0.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto Manuella Ave	11.4
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd	11.8
0.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Greer Rd	12.3
0.5	←	Left	Turn left	12.8
0.0	→	Right	Turn right	12.8
0.1	→	Right	Turn right	12.9
0.0	←	Left	Turn left	12.9
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Huddart Park Rd	13.0
0.4	→	Right	Regroup, Bathrooms	13.4
0.2	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Huddart Park Rd	13.6
0.0	→	Right	Slight right to stay on Huddart Park Rd	13.6
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd	13.9
2.9	←	Left	Turn left onto CA-35	16.8
0.0	↑	Summit	Regroup at Top of Kings	16.8
5.5	→	Right	Turn right toward CA-84 W	22.3
0.0	↑	Water	Water at Skylonda	22.3
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto CA-84 W	22.3
6.1	↑	Water	Regroup at La Honda	28.4
0.6	←	Left	Turn left onto Pescadero Creek Rd	29.0
1.1	↑	Straight	Continue straight onto Alpine Rd	30.1
2.7	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Alpine Rd	32.8
4.8	↑	Straight	Continue onto Page Mill Rd	37.6
6.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Altamont Rd	44.1
1.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	45.1
0.3	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd	45.4
0.6	→	Right	Turn right onto Elena Rd	46.0
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Robleda Rd	46.2
0.8	→	Right	Slight right onto Chapin Rd	47.0
0.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	47.3
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	47.7
0.1	→	Right	Turn right	47.8
0.1	←	Left	Turn left	47.9
0.0	←	Left	Turn left	47.9
0.0	→	Right	Turn right	47.9
0.0	←	Left	Turn left	47.9

Page Mill, S. Skyline, Lexington

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Weather forecast is for a chilly day, let's warm up by climbing Page Mill. Then, south on Skyline to Bear Creek Road, Summit Road, Mountain Charlie Road, around Lexington Reservoir.

Note: This ride will go down Los Gatos Creek Trail (i.e. dirt) from Lexington to downtown Los Gatos.

Distance: 58 miles
Elevation: 5485 ft.
Lunch: (Bring your lunch) Redwood Estates Upper Park, Summit Road at Bayview Dr. ~ mile 29.
Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

Rain cancels

Kings and WOLH

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 1/29/20 will be: Kings and WOLH

Rain Cancels
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 44 miles
Elevation: 4200 ft
Lunch: Skylonda

Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30154126/cue_sheet

GPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30154126

HRU for Wed. Jan 22 - Kennedy Shannon Plus

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:30:40 GMT

Kennedy Shannon With Extra Maze

The route contains a short bike-path connector to Deodar Ln. Mt. Eden, Pierce, Peach Hill, Shannon / Kennedy and extra maze on way home between Los Gatos and Saratoga.. Rain cancels.

Distance: 48 miles
Elevation: 3500 ft per Ride With GPS
Lunch: Los Gatos Town Plaza Park

Ride Leader Steve Chapel, Rain Cancels

Turns	Miles
R University Ave	0.1
L S El Monte Ave	0.6
R Foothill Expy	0.7
Continue onto N Foothill Blvd	4.4
Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	5.6
Continue onto Mt Eden Rd	8.8
R Damon Ln	10.9
L Teerlink Way	10.9
R Pierce Rd	11.2
L Big Basin Way	12.1
R 6th St	13.5
L St Charles St	13.5
R Oak St	13.7
L Lomita Ave	13.7
L Vickery Ave	13.9
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd	14.3
R Montalvo Rd	14.3
L Piedmont Rd	15
R Peach Hill Rd	15.5
L Glen Una Dr	16.4
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd	17.1
R Austin Way	17.5
R Lancaster Rd	17.7
L Matilija Dr	18
L Ojai Dr	18.4
L Greenwood Ln	18.5
R Greenwood Rd	19
L Withey Rd	19.3
R Beck Ave	19.9
R Hernandez Ave	19.9
R Glen Ridge Ave	20.5
L Pennsylvania Ave	20.6
R Bayview Ave	20.7
L W Main St	20.7
Cont. Los Gatos Blvd	21.4
R Kennedy Rd	22
L Shannon Rd	25.3
L Englewood Ave	27.8
R Kennedy Rd	28.2
Cont. Caldwell Ave	28.4
L Bella Vista Ave	28.6
Cont. New York Ave	29
L Pleasant St	29.1
R E Main St	29.2
R University Ave	29.7
L Bachman Ave	30
R N Santa Cruz Ave	30.1
Cont. Winchester Blvd	30.9
L Daves Ave	31.1
R Vía Caballero	31.9
Cont. Twin Creeks Rd	32.1
L Quito Rd	32.7
R Sobey Rd	32.7
L Chester Ave	33.6
L Allendale Ave	34.9
R Fruitvale Ave	35.7
R Saratoga Ave	36
L Scotland Dr	36.1
R Cumberland Dr	36.6
L Cox Ave	37.2
Cont. Wardell Rd	37.7
R Arroyo De Arguello	38.1
Cont. Vía Roncole	38.6
L Prospect Rd	38.8
Cont. S Stelling Rd	39.1
L Rainbow Dr	39.6
R Bubb Rd	40.1
L Hyannisport Dr	40.9
R Linda Vista Dr	41.3
L McClellan Rd	41.5
R Mira Vista Ave	41.9
L Palm Ave	42
R Mira Vista Rd	42
L Janice Ave	42.3
L Stevens Creek Blvd	42.5
R N Foothill Blvd	42.6
L Main St	43.6
Turn right Into Shoup	45.8

Page Mill, West Alpine, 84 and West Old La Honda

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

We’ve turned over a new page on the calendar, it’s time for the first 2020 HRU up Page Mill. We'll drop into the frozen tundra of West Alpine, a steady climb up 84 and West Old La Honda.

Lunch at the now-closed store in La Honda, hope that the tables and chairs are still there.

Distance: 39 miles
Elevation: 4,344’
Lunch: Bring, the store is closed

Ride Leader: Cathy Switzer

Reminder! One group, meet at 9:45 AM, roll at 10:00 AM

Weather forecast >

Rain in Los Altos or over the hill cancels.

Crystal Springs Clockwise

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:45:00 GMT

Crystal Springs, Crestview, Emerald Hills

Ride Leader: Don Johann

RidewithGPS Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29168732

Distance: 48 miles

Climb: 4000 ft

Lunch at Safeway Shopping Center on Polhemus

REMEMBER: COMBINED GROUP MEETS AT 9:45 FOR 10 AM START. THIS IS A SOCIAL RIDE

RAIN CANCELS

Leg	Dir	Type	Notes	Total
	→	Right	Turn right toward University Ave	0.0
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	0.1
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Old Altos Rd	0.2
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Fremont Rd	0.3
1.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Concepcion Rd	1.4
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Viscaino Rd	1.7
0.1	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Viscaino Rd	1.8
0.6	→	Right	Turn right onto Purissima Rd	2.4
0.8	←	Left	Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	3.1
0.7	←	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	3.8
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	4.0
2.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	6.0
1.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Portola Rd	7.2
1.4	←	Left	Regroup at Little Peoples Park	8.6
2.0	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Portola Rd	10.6
0.2	↑	Straight	Continue onto Mountain Home Rd	10.8
2.0	←	Left	Regroup	12.8
0.0	↑	Straight	Continue onto Cañada Road	12.8
7.4	←	Left	Turn left onto CA-92 W	20.2
0.6	→	Right	Turn right onto CA-35	20.8
0.5	←	Left	Take Bike Path on Left	21.3
1.0	←	Left	Regroup at Dam	22.3
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Crystal Springs Rd	22.5
0.9	→	Right	Turn right onto Polhemus Rd	23.4
1.2	←	Left	LUNCH	24.6
0.1	→	Right	Turn right	24.7
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Polhemus Rd	24.8
0.5	↑	Straight	Continue onto Ralston Ave	25.3
0.7	→	Right	Turn right onto Hallmark Dr	26.0
1.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto Crestview Dr	27.4
2.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Edgewood Rd	29.7
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Cordilleras Rd	30.1
0.0	←	Left	Regroup	30.1
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Lakeview Way	30.1
0.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Sylvan Way	30.6
0.8	↑	Straight	Continue onto Glenloch Way	31.5
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Hillcrest Way	31.8
0.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Eastview Way	32.2
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Sunset Way	32.2
0.0	←	Left	Regroup	32.3
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto California Way	32.3
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto W California Way	32.5
0.2	→	Right	Turn right to stay on W California Way	32.7
0.5	←	Left	Turn left onto Jefferson Ave	33.2
1.0	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Jefferson Ave	34.2
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Emerald Hill Rd	34.4
0.5	←	Left	Turn left onto Farm Hill Blvd	34.9
0.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Mcgarvey Ave	35.4
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Fernside St	35.5
1.1	↑	Straight	Continue onto Alameda de las Pulgas	36.6
2.6	↑	Straight	Continue onto Santa Cruz Ave	39.2
0.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Junipero Serra Blvd	39.6
2.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto Foothill Expy	42.0
0.6	→	Right	Turn right onto Hillview Ave	42.6
0.7	↑	Straight	Continue onto Fremont Rd	43.3
0.7	→	Right	Turn right onto St Francis Rd	44.0
0.6	←	Left	Turn left onto La Cresta Dr	44.6
0.8	→	Right	Turn right onto Viscaino Rd	45.4
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Roble Ladera Rd	45.5
0.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto Purissima Rd	45.8
0.7	←	Left	Turn left onto Robleda Rd	46.5
0.6	→	Right	Slight right onto Chapin Rd	47.1
0.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	47.4
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	47.8
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Lincoln Ave	47.9

OLH and West Alpine

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 17:45:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 1/1/20 will be: OLH and West Alpine
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 39 miles
Elevation: 4300 ft
Lunch: La Honda

Remember the new single group start at 9:45 am, Rolling at 10 am. There is the possibility that OLH will be closed for road work, if it is closed we will use Kings Mt.

Rain Cancels
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30625922

OLH West Alpine

L University Ave

L Burke Rd
R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

REGROUP Little People’s Park

L Old La Honda Rd

REGOUP OLH @ Skyline Blvd

C West Old La Honda

SAFETY REGROUP WOLH @ Hwy 84

L CA-84 W

REGROUP La Honda Market
C CA-84 W

L Pescadero Rd

S Alpine Rd

S Page Mill Rd

REGROUP Page Mill @ Skyline

R Altamont Rd

L Taaffe Rd

R Elena Rd

L Robleda Rd

R Chapin Rd

L Burke Rd

R University Ave

The Five Loops Route - CANCELLED (rain rain rain)

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

8:00 AM: Ride Cancelled (due to rain, and wet wet roads)

Steve's 5 Loops From Shoup, modified!

Valley View, Mora, Camino Hermosa, Altamont, Altamont Circle, Foothill Park, Alexis (John Chambers' house), Golden Oak, Westridge/Cervantes, Sand Hill.

Bring Munchies, no lunch stop planned.

42 miles/4,200 feet

Rain cancels

Download the route >

Download the cue sheet >

Five Bumps to Montebello

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 18:49:31 GMT

10 am START TIME

Social Climbers Ride Leader: Dave Fitch

RideWithGPS Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30146275

Distance: 40 miles

Elevation Gain: 4400 feet

Lunch: no Lunch planned, bring snacks to eat at regroups

Right	Turn right onto University Ave	0.1
1.1	↑	Straight	Continue onto Anita Ave	1.1
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Border Rd	1.2
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Valley View Dr	1.5
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Summerhill Ave	1.9
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Hilltop Dr	1.9
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Hillview Rd	2.0
0.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Fairway Dr	2.6
0.5	↑	Straight	Continue straight onto Loyola Dr	3.1
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Esberg Rd	3.3
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Mora Dr	3.4
0.8	↑	Straight	Continue onto Mora Trail	4.2
0.6	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Mora Trail	4.8
0.0	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Mora Trail	4.8
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Rancho San Antonio Service Rd	4.8
1.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Cristo Rey Dr	6.1
0.1	←	Left	Slight left to stay on Cristo Rey Dr	6.2
0.0	↑	Straight	At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Cristo Rey Dr	6.3
0.8	→	Right	Turn right onto N Foothill Blvd	7.1
0.7	←	Left	Turn left onto Stevens Creek Blvd	7.7
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Janice Ave	7.8
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Mira Vista Rd	8.0
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Palm Ave	8.3
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Mira Vista Ave	8.3
0.2	←	Left	Slight left onto McClellan Rd	8.4
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Linda Vista Dr	8.8
0.1	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Linda Vista Dr	8.9
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Hyannisport Dr	9.0
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Linda Vista Dr	9.0
0.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Santa Teresa Dr	9.5
0.0	↑	Straight	Continue onto Terrace Dr	9.6
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Terra Bella Dr	9.6
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Lindy Ln	9.7
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Regnart Rd	9.9
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Monrovia St	10.0
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Bubb Rd	10.1
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Rainbow Dr	10.2
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto 7 Springs Ln	10.5
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Seven Springs Dr	10.6
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Seven Springs Pkwy	10.7
0.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Prospect Rd	11.1
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Parker Ranch Rd	11.1
0.6	←	Left	Slight left onto Parker Ranch Ct	11.8
0.7	←	Left	Turn left onto Comer Ct	12.5
0.0	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Comer Ct	12.5
0.1	←	Left	Slight left onto Comer Dr	12.6
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Pierce Rd	13.0
0.8	←	Left	Turn left onto Sarahills Dr	13.8
0.2	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Sarahills Dr	14.0
0.6	←	Left	Turn left onto Verde Vista Ln	14.6
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Tamworth Ave	14.8
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Seaton Ave	14.9
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Malcom Ave	15.1
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Trinity Ave	15.2
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Pontiac Ave	15.2
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Saratoga Hills Rd	15.3
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Reid Ln	15.4
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Canyon View Dr	15.5
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Elva Ave	15.5
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto 4th St	15.7
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Springer Ave	15.8
0.3	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Springer Ave	16.1
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Big Basin Way/Congress Springs Rd	16.1
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Toll Gate Rd	16.4
0.5	↑	Straight	Continue onto Saratoga Heights Dr	16.9
0.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Pierce Rd	17.4
0.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Mt Eden Rd	17.7
2.3	↑	Straight	Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	20.0
1.4	←	Left	Slight left onto Montebello Rd	21.4
1.4	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Montebello Rd	22.8
7.6	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Montebello Rd	30.4
1.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Stevens Canyon Rd	31.9
1.8	↑	Straight	Continue onto S Foothill Blvd	33.6
1.2	←	Left	Keep left to continue on Foothill Expy	34.9
3.7	←	Left	Turn left onto S El Monte Ave	38.6
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	38.7
0.6	←	Left	Turn left

Today's ride is cancelled and rescheduled for Thursday at 10am

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 18:01:00 GMT

Due to the wet roads and poor weather forecast today ride has been canceled and rescheduled for Thursday. Hopefully the weather will be better but rain could cancel again.

Mike's Swan Song

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Lets do Mike K's Swan Song!

Rain cancels. No lunch stop (there is a option for lunch but usually it is skipped) so bring snacks.

Remember the new 10 am start time!

The Hills-R-Us route: LAH quarry, Moody, Foothills Park, Alpine/Joaquin, Westridge, St. Francis/La Cresta
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5193536

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 40 miles
Elevation: 4500 ft
Lunch: Bring snacks, no lunch stop

Route:

R University Ave   0.0
L Burke Rd   0.2
R Chapin Rd   0.6
Cont. Robleda Rd   0.9
L Elena Rd   1.7
Cont. El Monte Rd   2.5
R Voorhees Dr   3.3
R Clausen Ct   3.4
Cont. Barley Hill Rd 3.6
L Hilltop Dr   3.9
R Hillview Rd   4.3
R Magdalena Ave   4.7
R Stonebrook Dr 5.8
Cont. Laura Ct   6.1
R Kate Dr   6.1
L Teresa Way   6.2
R Stonebrook Dr   6.3
R Oak Knoll Cir 6.5
Cont. Prospect Ave 7.1
L La Loma Dr   7.5
R Summit Wood   7.8
L Tepa Way   8.2
L Moody Rd   8.4
R Page Mill Rd   10.9
L Foothill Park   11.2
L Slight L   11.4
R Slight R   12.2
R Page Mill Rd   13.4
R Altamont Rd   13.8
L Briones Way   14.0
L Ventana Way   14.3
R Page Mill Rd   14.5
L Arastradero Rd   16.0
L Alpine Rd   17.9
L Joaquin Rd   22.3
R Old Spanish Trail   22.7
L Vista Verde Way   23.1
R Ramona Rd   23.4
R Los Trancos Rd   24.1
L Fire Rd Only   25.1
L Valley Oak St   25.2
L Indian Crossing   25.8
L Alpine Rd   25.9
R Willowbrook Dr   26.1
L Portola Rd   26.9
R Westridge Dr   27.3
R Golden Hills Dr   28.4
R Meadowood Dr   28.6
R Cervantes Rd   29.0
L Shawnee Pass 29.0
R Iroquois Trail   29.4
Cont. Georgia Ln   29.6
L Portola Rd 29.9
L Alpine Rd 30.4
R Junipero Serra   34.7
Cont. Foothill Expy 37.1
R Hillview Ave   37.7
Cont. Fremont Rd   38.4
R St Francis Rd   39.0
L La Cresta Dr   39.6
L Viscaino Rd   40.4
L Concepcion Rd   40.8
R Fremont Rd   41.1
L W Edith Ave   41.9
R University Ave   42.1

Todays HRU Ride Cancelled and Rescheduled For Friday at 10AM

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:32:26 GMT

Rain today and maybe tomorrow. Thus today's ride is cancelled and rescheduled for Friday at 10AM departure at Shoup Park. The later start will give the roads more time to dry.

For those interested in a ride on Thanksgiving Guy and Mindy have a pre dinner ride planned for tomorrow at 10AM.

Steve Chapel

For Wed Nov 27: Tour Around Los Altos/Portola Hills

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:06:08 GMT

Tour Around Los Altos/Portola Hills

It looks like rain for Wed so lets do a ride for rainy days: Quinn Hill, Mora, Blandor, Moody, Footill Park, Westridge, La Cresta 30 miles, 3200 feet. Bring a snack for Foothills Park.

If Wed is nice I will think of an option to extend this at the start. We can decide then.

If it is raining on Wed, for those interested we could do it on Thursday and easily finish by noon.

Steve Chapel ride leader - will be at the start for sure

Route on Ride with GPS

Notes	Distance
Start of route	0.0
R University Ave	0.0
R Quinnhill Rd	1.1
L Summerhill Ave	1.5
R Hilltop Dr	1.7
L Hillview Rd	1.8
R Fairway Dr	2.4
Cont. onto Loyola Dr	2.9
R Esberg Rd	3.1
R Mora Dr	3.2
R Sunhills Dr	3.9
L Kenbar Rd	4.0
R Rolly Rd	4.1
L W Loyola Dr	4.2
Cont. Camino Hermoso	4.4
L Magdalena Ave	4.6
L Blandor Way	5.0
R Olive Tree Ln	5.1
L Blandor Way	6.2
L Magdalena Ave	6.3
L Stonebrook Dr	6.7
R Kate Dr	7.1
L Teresa Way	7.2
L Prospect Ave	7.5
L La Loma Dr	7.8
R Summit Wood Rd	8.1
L onto Tepa Way	8.5
L Moody Rd	8.7
R Page Mill Rd	11.3
L into Foothill Park	11.5
L at lake	11.7
R at Interpretive Center	12.5
R at Top	13.2
L Page Mill Rd	13.8
L Arastradero Rd	13.8
L Alpine Rd	16.1
R Portola Rd	18.1
R Westridge Dr	19.2
R Alpine Rd	20.4
L Arastradero Rd	23.3
L Page Mill Rd	24.0
R Arastradero Rd	26.0
R La Cresta Dr	26.3
R Viscaino Rd	27.2
L Roble Ladera Rd	28.2
Cont. Purissima Rd	28.3
L Robleda Rd	28.6
R Chapin Rd	29.3
L Burke Rd	29.9
R University Ave	30.2
Turn right	30.6
End of route	30.8

Pescadero & Arcangeli's Bakery

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:00:00 GMT

To Pescadero via Old La Honda and Stage Road, return up Haskins Hill and West Alpine. Weather forecast is for clear skies and chilly temperatures, dress in layers!

Leader: Cathy Switzer
Distance: 65 miles
Elevation: 6,500 ft
Lunch: Arcangeli's Bakery

Rain Cancels

Download the route from WW RWGPS site >
Download the cue sheet from WW RWGPS site >

Coastal Classic Reversed

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 02:47:09 GMT

Let's keep doing longer rides until we get another hour taken away from us in December.

RidewithGPS Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31452758

Distance: 56 miles

Elevation: 6100 feet

Lunch: San Gregorio State Beach if weather allows, otherwise La Honda

Turn right toward University Ave

0.0 mi
Turn left onto University Ave

0.1 mi
Turn right onto Main St

0.2 mi
Turn left onto Foothill Expy

0.2 mi
Continue onto Junipero Serra Blvd

3.2 mi
Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave

5.7 mi
Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd

5.8 mi
Turn right onto Whiskey Hill Rd

8.7 mi
Turn left onto Woodside Rd

10.1 mi
Turn right onto Albion Ave

10.6 mi
Continue onto Manuella Ave

11.1 mi
Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd

11.5 mi
Turn right onto Greer Rd

12.0 mi
Turn left

12.5 mi
Turn right

12.6 mi
Turn left

12.6 mi
Turn right onto Huddart Park Rd

12.7 mi
Water, Bathrooms

13.1 mi
Turn left to stay on Huddart Park Rd

13.3 mi
Slight right to stay on Huddart Park Rd

13.3 mi
Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd

13.6 mi
Continue onto Tunitas Creek Rd

16.5 mi
Turn right to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd

17.8 mi
Turn left to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd

23.9 mi
Water, Possible Lunch

24.9 mi
Turn left onto CA-1 S

25.9 mi
Possible Lunch

28.7 mi
Turn left onto CA-84 E/La Honda Rd/San Gregorio Rd (signs for Redwood City)

28.7 mi
Sharp left to stay on CA-84 E

33.4 mi
Turn right onto Pescadero Creek Rd

36.9 mi
Turn right to stay on Pescadero Creek Rd

37.0 mi
Continue straight onto Alpine Rd

38.1 mi
Turn left to stay on Alpine Rd

40.8 mi
Continue onto Page Mill Rd

45.6 mi
Turn right onto Altamont Rd

52.0 mi
Turn left onto Taaffe Rd

53.1 mi
Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd

53.4 mi
Turn right onto Elena Rd

54.0 mi
Turn left onto Robleda Rd

54.2 mi
Slight right onto Chapin Rd

55.0 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd

55.2 mi

Big Basin and China Grade

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 17:00:00 GMT

HRU this week is Big Basin + China Grade.
Remember that we are still starting at 9 am for Nov this year, 10 am rides start in Dec.
Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1504447
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 65 miles
Elevation: 7,200 ft
Lunch: Big Basin Park HQ, very small store so bring food

Route:
Big Basin + China Grade
Depart University Ave
L El Monte Ave
R Foothill Expy
S Stevens Canyon
R Stevens Canyon
REGROUP restrooms on Mt. Eden fork
C Stevens Canyon
L Redwood Gulch
R Hwy 9 (Big Basin Hwy)
REGROUP Saratoga Gap @ Skyline
- Water at CDF fire station if needed
S Hwy 9
REGROUP Hwy 9 @ Hwy 236
S Hwy 236
REGROUP Big Basin Park HQ (Lunch)
S Hwy 236
L China Grade
R Hwy 236
REGROUP Hwy 236 @ Hwy 9 STOP sign
S Hwy 9
L Skyline
REGROUP CDF fire station
R Page Mill Rd
R Altamont Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Elena Rd
L Robleda Rd
S Chapin Rd
L Burke Rd
R University Ave
A Shoup Park

HRU Route for Wed Oct 30

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 20:49:40 GMT

Shoup to Shoup via OLH, Alpine, Skyline, Hwy9 and Home

54mi 6100 ft. Bring Food to Eat at Top of Alpine.
Bad air or fires cancels
Steve Chapel picked route suggested by Cathy S.

Turns	Miles
Shoup Park	0
L University Ave	0.1
L Burke Rd	0.23
R Old Altos Rd	0.31
R Fremont Rd	0.41
L Concepcion Rd	1.49
R Purissima Rd	2.35
L Arastradero Rd	3.73
L Page Mill Rd	4.41
R Arastradero Rd	4.66
L Alpine Rd	6.66
R Portola Rd	7.8
L Old La Honda Rd	10.69
L CA-35	14.11
R Old La Honda Rd	14.12
L CA-84 W	16.7
L Pescadero Creek Rd	20.64
Cont. Alpine Rd	21.78
R CA-35	29.29
L CA-9 N	35.68
L Pierce Rd	41.22
L Mt Eden Rd	42.25
Cont. Stevens Canyon Rd	44.56
Cont. S Foothill Blvd	47.72
L S El Monte Ave	52.63
R University Ave	52.79
Left into Shoup	53.4
End of route	53.48

Old La Honda, West OLH, Bike Hut and Tunitas

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 16:00:00 GMT

One of our classic routes. Up Old La Honda, check out the repairs on West Old La Honda (thank you San Mateo County Public Works!), 84 to Stage to Tunitas.

Distance: 57 mi
Climb: 5,300 ft
Lunch: at the Bike Hut, bring food and cash for sodas/donations
Leader: Cathy Switzer

Download the route from RWGPS >

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Rain Cancels

Zayante !!

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:00:00 GMT

Due to popular demand HillsRUs will finally do Zayante again. The weather forecast is excellent for this type of ride.

RidewithGPS Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31302730

Distance: 72 miles

Elevation 7200 feet

Lunch: Bring or buy lunch in Boulder Creek to eat at the park on Mill St. in Ben Lomond

Turn right toward University Ave

0.0 mi
Turn right onto University Ave

0.1 mi
Turn left onto S El Monte Ave

0.8 mi
Turn right onto Foothill Expy

0.9 mi
Continue onto Foothill Blvd

4.4 mi
Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd

5.8 mi
Turn right to stay on Stevens Canyon Rd

8.9 mi
Turn left onto Redwood Gulch Rd

10.6 mi
Sharp right onto CA-9 S

12.0 mi
Regroup

15.1 mi
Turn left to stay on CA-9 S

21.2 mi
Turn right onto Mill St

32.3 mi
Lunch, Water at Ben Lomond Park

32.4 mi
Continue onto Glen Arbor Rd

32.6 mi
Turn left onto Larita Dr

33.6 mi
Turn left onto Quail Hollow Rd

33.6 mi
Turn left onto E Zayante Rd

35.7 mi
Regroup at Zayante Store

36.7 mi
Turn right to stay on E Zayante Rd

37.1 mi
Continue onto Upper Zayante Rd

41.1 mi
Turn right to stay on Upper Zayante Rd

42.0 mi
Regroup

44.6 mi
Turn left onto CA-35

44.7 mi
Turn left to stay on CA-35

44.9 mi
Turn right to stay on CA-35

45.6 mi
Regroup at Fire Station

56.5 mi
Sharp right onto Page Mill Rd

62.3 mi
Turn right onto Altamont Rd

68.7 mi
Turn left onto Taaffe Rd

69.8 mi
Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd

70.1 mi
Turn right onto Elena Rd

70.7 mi
Turn left onto Robleda Rd

70.9 mi
Slight right onto Chapin Rd

71.7 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd

71.9 mi
Turn right onto University Ave

Pescadero Counter Clockwise

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us route: Pescadero Counter Clockwise

West OLH is currently closed so we will take 84 down to stage road.
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30626072

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 65 miles
Elevation: 6500 ft
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch in Pescadero

Route:
Shoup Park	0.0
L University Ave	0.1
L Burke Rd	0.2
R Old Altos Rd	0.3
R Fremont Rd	0.4
L Concepcion Rd	1.5
R Purissima Rd	2.3
L Arastradero Rd	3.7
L Page Mill Rd	4.4
R Arastradero Rd	4.6
L Alpine Rd	6.6
R Portola Rd	7.8
L Old La Honda Rd	10.7
R CA-35	14.1

L CA-84 W	16.7
L Stage Rd	28.1
L Pescadero Creek Rd	35.4
R Alpine Rd	47.2
Cont. Page Mill Rd	54.7
R Altamont Rd	61.1
L Taaffe Rd	62.2
R Elena Rd	63.1
L Robleda Rd	63.3
R Chapin Rd	64.1
L Burke Rd	64.3
R University Ave	64.8
Turn right	64.9
Shoup Park	65.0

HRU for Wed Oct 2 - Page Mill, West Alpine, Portola St. Park, Old La Honda (OLH)

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 23:01:28 GMT

Page Mill, West Alpine, Portola St. Park, Old La Honda (OLH),

48 miles 5900 ft Lunch at Skylonda. Rain cancels. If OLH is closed we will continue up 84. Steve Chapel ride leader

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31187170

Turns	Miles
L University Ave	0.1
L Burke Rd	0.2
R Chapin Rd	0.7
Cont. Robleda Rd	0.9
R Elena Rd	1.7
L Taaffe Rd	1.9
R Altamont Rd	2.8
L Page Mill Rd	3.9
Regroup - top Page	10.3
Cont. Alpine Rd	10.3
Cont. Portola State Park Rd	13.8
Regroup Portola St Park	17.3
L Alpine Rd	20.9
Cont. Pescadero Rd	24.9
Cont. CA-84 E	26
R Old La Honda Rd	29.9
L Skyline Blvd	32.5
Lunch Skylonda	34
Continue on 84 E	34
R Portola Rd	37.5
L Sand Hill Rd	38.3
R Santa Cruz Ave	42.1
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	42.2
Cont. Foothill Expy	44.6
R Main St	47.7
L University Ave	47.7
R Shoup Park

Local Hills, OLH, back 84,Joaquin and Zotts for Burgers

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:00:00 GMT

Kings Mt is closed weekdays. We'll try this combination of local hills, OLH, back '84, Joaquin and then Zotts for burgers. aka Alpine Inn

https://www.alpineinnpv.com/

Montebello, Stevens Canyon, and beyond

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:00:00 GMT

Circuitous route to Montebello, an out 'n back on Stevens Canyon looking for bike fences & gates, back north to Alpine and Arastradero and another circuitous route to Shoup.

Distance: 63 miles
Elevation: 6,310 feet
Lunch: Location TBD - perhaps Stevens Canyon Park after the Canyon. Bring food.

Download the Route from RWGPS >

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(Thank you, Barry Mann, for the route! Club Members - check out the WW Premium Club Account info)

Rain Cancels

Clockwise Around Lexington

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 9/11/19 will be: Clockwise Around Lexington
Note: This ride will go up the dirt Los Gatos Creek Trail to Lexington
Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2583594

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 59 miles
Elevation: 5,500 ft
Lunch: Redwood Estates Park on Summit Rd, bring food!

Route:

Depart University Ave

L El Monte Ave

R Foothill Expy

L Homestead Rd

R Mary Bike Bridge

L Stevens Creek Blvd

R N Stelling Rd

C Prospect Rd

R Via Roncole

S Arroyo De Arguello

L Comer Dr

R Pierce Rd

L Surrey Ln

R Saraview Dr

L Sarahills Dr

L Verde Vista Ln

R Tamworth Ave

R Seaton Ave

L Malcom Ave

L Trinity Ave

R Pontiac Ave

L Saratoga Hills Rd

R Reid Ln

L Canyon View Dr

R Elva Ave

L 4th St

R Big Basin Way

L 6^th St

L Oak St

R Lomita Ave

L Vickery Ave

R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd

R Montalvo Rd

Regroup Montalvo Ticket Center

C Piedmont Rd

R Peach Hill Rd

L Glen Una Dr

R Glen Una Dr

R Hwy 9

R N Santa Cruz Ave

L W Main

Regroup LG Town Park

R Los Gatos Creek Trail

L Alma Bridge Rd

R Aldercroft Heights Rd

L Old Santa Cruz Highway

R Mountain Charlie Rd

R Summit Rd

L Bear Creek Rd

R Skyline Blvd

Regroup at Skyline

R Page Mill Rd

R Altamont Rd

L Taaffe Rd

R Elena Rd

L Robleda Rd

S Chapin Rd

L Burke Rd

R University Ave

A Shoup Park

HRU for Wed Sept 4 - Coastal Classic W/O Kings Mtn

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 23:09:32 GMT

Coastal Classic Sans King Mtn

Route Selection Steve Chapel

60 Miles, 6200 Ft. Because Kings is closed take Skyline to 84 East. a bit more climbing but not too much.

Lunch at Bike Hut.

Route on Ride with GPS: Coastal Classic Sans King Mtn

Notes	Miles
Start - Shoup Park	0
L University Ave	0.1
L Burke Rd	0.2
R Chapin Rd	0.6
R Elena Rd	1.7
L Taaffe Rd	1.9
R Altamont Rd	2.8
L Page Mill Rd	3.8
Cont. Alpine Rd	10.3
Cont. Pescadero Creek Rd	17.8
L CA-84 W	18.9
R Stage Rd	26.4
R CA-1 N	27.5
R Tunitas Creek Rd	29.1
Sharp right onto CA-35	38.5
L CA-84 E	44
R Whiskey Hill Rd	50.1
L Sand Hill Rd	51.5
R Santa Cruz Ave	54.4
L Junipero Serra Blvd	54.5
R Main St	60
L University Ave	60
R Shoup	60.2

Big Basin Park via Redwood Gulch, South Skyline and Bear Creek

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 22:41:38 GMT

This doesn't meet Valerie's request for "an easy day Weds please", sorry!

Redwood Gulch, South Skyline, Bear Creek, through Big Basin and back. On the way, we can check out the new facilities at the Robert C. Kirkwood entrance to Castle Rock State Park.

Distance: 77 miles
Elevation Gain: 8,283 ft

Lunch: Junction Park, Boulder Creek. Bring, or buy at Johnnie's in Boulder Creek

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30953521

Pescadero Counterclockwise PLUS

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 02:42:37 GMT

Wednesday's HillsRUs will do Pescadero Counterclockwise with the added bonus of riding along the coast from San Gregorio to Bean Hollow. Since WestOLH is closed we will take Skyline to 84.

RidewithGPS Link:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28022035

Distance: 69 miles

Elevation: 6500 feet

Lunch: Arcangelies Deli in Pescadero

Turn right toward University Ave	0.0 mi
Turn left onto University Ave	0.1 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2 mi
Turn right onto Old Altos Rd	0.2 mi
Turn right onto Fremont Rd	0.3 mi
Turn left onto Concepcion Rd	1.4 mi
Turn right onto Purissima Rd	2.3 mi
Turn left to stay on Purissima Rd	2.5 mi
Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	3.7 mi
Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	4.3 mi
Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	4.6 mi
Turn left onto Alpine Rd	6.6 mi
Turn right onto Portola Rd	7.7 mi
Turn left onto Old La Honda Rd	10.6 mi
Turn left onto CA-35	14.0 mi
Turn right onto Old La Honda Rd	14.0 mi
Slight left onto CA-84 W	16.6 mi
Sharp right to stay on CA-84 W	24.2 mi
Turn left onto CA-1 S	28.8 mi
Turn left onto Bean Hollow Rd	36.3 mi
Slight right onto Pescadero Creek Rd	38.8 mi
Turn left onto Stage Rd	39.5 mi
Make a U-turn	39.7 mi
Turn left onto Pescadero Creek Rd	39.9 mi
Sharp right to stay on Pescadero Creek Rd	51.7 mi
Continue straight onto Alpine Rd	51.8 mi
Turn left to stay on Alpine Rd	54.4 mi
Continue onto Page Mill Rd	59.2 mi
Turn right onto Altamont Rd	65.7 mi
Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	66.7 mi
Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd	67.0 mi
Turn right onto Elena Rd	67.6 mi
Turn left onto Robleda Rd	67.8 mi
Slight right onto Chapin Rd	68.6 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd	68.9 mi
Turn right onto University Ave	69.3 mi

Costal Classic

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 8/14/19 will be: The Coastal Classic. Rumor has it that both WOLH and King Mountain are closed so if true we will be going down both sides of 84.

Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9610455 std coastal classic - Black/Blue text

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30819783 revised coastal classic - Black/Red Text

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 56 or 62 miles
Elevation: 5500 ft
Lunch: The Bike Hut, bring or buy at La Honda Mkt

Route:
Shoup Park
L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

Regroup at Little Peoples Park

L Old La Honda Rd

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

S Old La Honda West

or R on skyline

L down 84

L CA Hwy 84 group

Regroup at La Honda Mkt

R Stage Rd

R Hwy 1

R Tunitas Creek

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

C Kings Mountain

or R on Skyline

L down 84

R Portola Rd

L Sand Hill Rd

L Woodside Rd (Hwy 84)

Regroup at Roberts Store

R Mountain Home Rd

L Manzanita Wy

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Junipero Serra Blvd

C Foothill Expy.

R Main St

L University Ave

R Shoup Park

Montebello, Redwood Gulch, Sanborn, Toll Gate

Michael Khaw — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 16:00:00 GMT

8/6/19 late update: I've just been informed that Montebello may be closed for repairs all August, M–F 8:30am–6pm. If that's the case, we'll substitute Quarry/Villa Oaks, Parker Ranch and Regnart for Montebello: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30774537 (cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30774537/cue_sheet), 36.4 miles, 3,700 ft. Same water/restroom stops, but mileages are now 8.9 and 30.4

Forecast says it'll be cold up on Skyline, so let's do a few climbs we've neglected for a while. No lunch stop, bring snack a/o lunch. Rain cancels.

leader: Michael Khaw

distance: 40 miles; climb: 4,300 ft.

GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30625871

cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30625871/cue_sheet (If it doesn't work, go to the GPS link, click on "More" near the top left, then click "Print cuesheet" from the resulting popup menu)

Regroups at tops of: Montebello, Redwood Gulch, Sanborn, and Toll Gate.

1st restroom & water break between Montebello and Redwood Gulch on Stevens Canyon Rd. just past the Mt. Eden fork (~mile 18).

2nd restroom & water break at McClellan Ranch Park (~mile 33.5).

Page Mill, Haskins Hill, Pescadero and Tunitas Creek

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:00:00 GMT

Going Coastal again! Bring a light jacket, could be cool.

65 miles, 7,209' elevation gain per RWGPS

Lunch at Arcangeli's Grocery in Pescadero

Download the route and cue sheet from RWGPS
(Club Members - check out the WW Premium Club Account info)

Rain Cancels

Sweeney Ridge, Devils Slide from Pioneer Saloon

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:00:00 GMT

NOTE STARTING POINT: Pioneer Saloon in Woodside

HillsRUs will go north this week to visit Sweeney Ridge, Pacifica and Devils Slide. To fit this into a normal HillsRUs distance we will start from the Pioneer Saloon in Woodside at the normal times. Feel free to ride to the start if you want a longer ride

RidewithGPS Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29570795

Distance: 65 miles

Elevation Gain: 5900 feet

Lunch: San Benito House in Half Moon Bay (corner of Mill St and Main)

Turn left onto Woodside Rd	0.0 mi
Slight right onto Cañada Road	0.2 mi
Turn left onto CA-92 W	7.6 mi
Turn right onto CA-35/Skyline Blvd	8.2 mi
Turn right onto CA-35/Golf Course Dr/Hayne Rd	11.2 mi
Turn left onto CA-35/Black Mountain Rd/Skyline Blvd	11.4 mi
Turn right onto Trousdale Dr	14.3 mi
Turn left onto Hunt Dr	14.4 mi
Turn left onto Frontera Way	14.5 mi
Continue onto Vallejo Dr	14.6 mi
Turn left onto Millbrae Ave	15.2 mi
Turn right onto Skyline Blvd	15.3 mi
Turn left onto Larkspur Dr	16.0 mi
REGROUP	16.1 mi
Turn right onto San Andreas Trail	16.1 mi
Slight right to stay on San Andreas Trail	17.5 mi
REGROUP	18.1 mi
Turn left onto Skyline Blvd	18.1 mi
Turn left onto Sneath Ln	18.6 mi
Continue onto Sneath Ln Trail	20.0 mi
Turn right onto Sweeney Ridge Trail	21.5 mi
Make a U-turn	22.0 mi
Turn left onto Sneath Ln Trail	22.5 mi
Continue onto Sneath Ln	24.2 mi
Turn left onto Skyline Blvd	25.3 mi
Turn left onto Sharp Park Rd	26.7 mi
REGROUP	26.8 mi
Turn left onto Bradford Way	28.8 mi
REGROUP	28.8 mi
Turn left onto Mori Point Rd	29.3 mi
Continue onto CA-1 S	29.4 mi
Turn right toward California Coastal Trail/Devil's Slide Trail	32.3 mi
RESTROOMS REGROUP	32.4 mi
Continue onto California Coastal Trail/Devil's Slide Trail	32.5 mi
Turn left toward CA-1 S	33.8 mi
Turn right onto CA-1 S	33.8 mi
Turn left onto Kelly Ave	43.6 mi
Turn left onto Main St	43.8 mi
U-Turn	43.9 mi
LUNCH at San Benito House	43.9 mi
Turn left onto Cabrillo Hwy S	44.9 mi
Turn left onto Verde Rd	49.7 mi
Turn right to stay on Verde Rd	49.7 mi
REGROUP	49.8 mi
Slight left onto Lobitos Creek Rd	50.0 mi
Slight left onto Tunitas Creek Rd	54.1 mi
Turn left to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	58.5 mi
Continue onto Kings Mountain Rd	59.8 mi
Turn left onto Woodside Rd	64.8 mi
Turn right	65.7 mi

Pescadero Clockwise

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us route: Pescadero Clockwise

West OLH is currently closed so we can either go around the barriers on West OLH or take 84, each rider can decide which way they will go.

Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2175070

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 66 miles
Elevation: 6400 ft
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch in Pescadero

Route:

Pescadero Clockwise

D Shoup Park
L University Ave
L Burke Rd
R Chapin Rd
S Robleda Rd
R Elena Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Taaffe Rd
R Altamont

Rd Regroup at Black Rd
L Page Mill Rd

Regroup Top of Page Mill
S Alpine Rd
L Pescadero Creek Rd Regroup at Sam McDonald Pk

R Stage Rd

Lunch in Pescadero
R CA-84 E
R Old La Honda Rd
L CA-35 N

Regroup in Sky La Honda
L CA-84
R Portola Rd
L Sand Hill Rd
R Santa Cruz Ave
L Foothill Expy (G5)
R Main St
L University Ave

A Shoup Park

Redwood Gulch, Hwy 9, Bear Creek and S. Skyline

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:30:30 GMT

Weds July 10 - Let's count the Redwoods again, and climb out via S. Skyline.

Distance: 69 miles
Elevation Gain: 6,420 ft
Lunch: Junction Park, Boulder Creek. Bring, or buy at Johnnie's in Boulder Creek

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30491775

Turn right onto University Ave	0
Turn left onto S El Monte Ave	0.6
Turn right onto Foothill Expy	0.7
Continue onto Foothill Blvd	5.2
Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	6.5
Turn right to stay on Stevens Canyon Rd	9.7
REGROUP Restrooms on Mt. Eden fork	9.8
Turn left onto Redwood Gulch Rd	11.3
Sharp right onto CA-9 S	12.7
Summit & Regroup	15.9
Turn left to stay on CA-9 S	21.9
Turn left onto Middleton Ave	29.6
Turn left to stay on Middleton Ave	29.7
LUNCH at Junction Park	29.7
Make a U-turn at Junction Ave	29.7
Turn right to stay on Middleton Ave	29.8
Turn right onto CA-9 N/Central Ave	29.9
Turn right onto Bear Creek Rd	30
REGROUP Turn left onto CA-35	39.3
SUMMIT 3,100	46.4
Turn right	49.5
Slight right onto CA-9 N/Big Basin Way	49.6
Turn left onto Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd	56.9
Turn left onto Prospect Rd	59.3
Continue onto S Stelling Rd	59.7
Turn left onto Rainbow Dr	60.2
Turn right onto Bubb Rd	60.7
Turn left onto McClellan Rd	61.7
McClellan Rd turns slightly right and becomes Mira Vista Ave	62.7
Turn left onto Palm Ave	62.9
Turn right onto S Foothill Blvd	63.1
Continue onto Foothill Expy	64.2
Turn left onto Main St	68.4
Turn left onto University Ave	68.5
Turn right	68.6
Turn left onto University Ave	68.6
Turn right	68.7
Turn left	68.8

Kennedy / Shannon with a stop at Troy's Bench

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 16:00:00 GMT

The route is Kennedy Shannon, 45 miles and about 3100 ft. Bring or buy lunch in Los Gatos. Troy's Birthday is July 5th. We'll stop and see the new bench and remember our friend.

Route on Ride with GPS

Turns	Distance
Shoup Park	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
L El Monte Ave	0.7
R Foothill Expy	0.8
Cont. Stevens Canyon Rd	5.7
Cont. Mt Eden Rd	8.9
R Pierce Rd	11.2
L Big Basin Way	12.2
R 6th St	13.6
L Oak St	13.7
R Lomita Ave	13.8
L Vickery Ave	14.0
R Route 9 N	14.4
R Montalvo Rd	14.4
L Piedmont Rd	15.1
R Peach Hill Rd	15.7
L Glen Una Dr	16.5
R Route 9 N	17.3
R Ridgecrest Ave	18.7
L Beck Ave	19.3
R Hernandez Ave	19.4
R Glen Ridge Ave	20.0
L Pennsylvania Ave	20.1
R Bayview Ave	20.2
L W Main St	20.2
Cont. Los Gatos Blvd	20.9
R Kennedy Rd	21.5
L Shannon Rd	24.8
L Englewood Ave	27.3
R Kennedy Rd	27.7
Cont. Caldwell Ave	27.9
L Bella Vista Ave	28.1
Cont. New York Ave	28.5
L Pleasant St	28.6
R E Main St	28.7
R University Ave	29.2
L Route 9 S	29.7
Cont. Saratoga Sunnyvale	33.3
L Wardell Rd	35.0
R Arroyo De Arguello	35.3
Cont. Via Roncole	35.8
L Prospect Rd	36.1
Cont. S Stelling Rd	36.4
L Rainbow Dr	36.9
R Bubb Rd	37.4
L Hyannisport Dr	38.1
R Linda Vista Dr	38.6
L McClellan Rd	38.8
L Palm Ave	39.3
R S Foothill Blvd	39.5
Cont. Foothill Expy	40.5
L S El Monte Ave	44.2
R University Ave	44.4
Turn left	45.0
Shoup Park	45.1

Kings, West Alpine, Skyline, 9

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 16:00:00 GMT

The HillsRUs Route for this Wed will visit Kings, Skyline, 84, West Alpine, Skyline again and then descend Hwy 9.

RidewithGPS Link : https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30364608?beta=false

Distance: 65 miles

Elevation Gain: 7000 ft

Lunch: Bring lunch to eat at the CDF Fire Station on Skyline just before Hwy 9

Turn right toward University Ave	0.0 mi
Turn left onto University Ave	0.1 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2 mi
Turn right onto Old Altos Rd	0.2 mi
Turn right onto Fremont Rd	0.3 mi
Turn left onto Concepcion Rd	1.4 mi
Turn right onto Purissima Rd	2.3 mi
Turn left to stay on Purissima Rd	2.5 mi
Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	3.7 mi
Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	4.3 mi
Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	4.6 mi
Turn left onto Alpine Rd	6.6 mi
Turn right onto Portola Rd	7.7 mi
Regroup at Portola	7.7 mi
Turn left to stay on Portola Rd	11.1 mi
Continue onto Mountain Home Rd	11.3 mi
Turn left onto Woodside Rd	13.3 mi
Turn right onto Albion Ave	13.6 mi
Continue onto Manuella Ave	14.1 mi
Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd	14.5 mi
Turn right onto Greer Rd	15.0 mi
Turn left	15.5 mi
Turn right	15.5 mi
Turn right	15.6 mi
Turn left	15.6 mi
Turn right onto Huddart Park Rd	15.7 mi
Regroup, Bathrooms	16.1 mi
Turn left to stay on Huddart Park Rd	16.3 mi
Slight right to stay on Huddart Park Rd	16.3 mi
Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd	16.6 mi
Turn left onto CA-35	19.5 mi
Regroup at Top of Kings	19.5 mi
Turn right toward CA-84 W	25.0 mi
Water at Skylonda	25.0 mi
Turn right onto CA-84 W	25.0 mi
Regroup at La Honda	31.1 mi
Turn left onto Pescadero Creek Rd	31.7 mi
Continue straight onto Alpine Rd	32.8 mi
Turn left to stay on Alpine Rd	35.5 mi
Regroup at Skyline	40.3 mi
Turn right onto CA-35	40.3 mi
Lunch at CDF Fire Station	46.1 mi
Turn left onto CA-9 N	46.7 mi
Slight left onto Pierce Rd	52.3 mi
Regroup at Mtn Winery	52.6 mi
Turn left onto Mt Eden Rd	53.3 mi
Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	55.6 mi
Continue onto S Foothill Blvd	58.8 mi
Continue onto Foothill Expy	60.1 mi
Turn left onto S El Monte Ave	63.7 mi
Turn right onto University Ave	63.8 mi

Big Basin and China Grade

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:00:00 GMT

HRU this week is Big Basin + China Grade. May go up the Redwood Gulch shortcut.

Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1504447
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 68 miles
Elevation: 7,800 ft
Lunch: Big Basin Park HQ, very small store so bring food

Route:
Big Basin + China Grade
Depart University Ave
L El Monte Ave
R Foothill Expy
S Stevens Canyon
R Stevens Canyon
REGROUP restrooms on Mt. Eden fork
L Stevens Canyon
R Mt. Eden
R Pierce
R Hwy 9 (Big Basin Hwy)
REGROUP Saratoga Gap @ Skyline
- Water at CDF fire station if needed
S Hwy 9
REGROUP Hwy 9 @ Hwy 236
S Hwy 236
REGROUP Big Basin Park HQ (Lunch)
S Hwy 236
L China Grade
R Hwy 236
REGROUP Hwy 236 @ Hwy 9 STOP sign
S Hwy 9
L Skyline
REGROUP CDF fire station
R Page Mill Rd
R Altamont Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Elena Rd
L Robleda Rd
S Chapin Rd
L Burke Rd
R University Ave
A Shoup Park

Coastal Classic

Michael Khaw — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:45:00 GMT

It'll be hot in the valley but clear and comfortable out on the coast, so let's do it the easy way… up and over OLH, lunch at the Bike Hut and back in the shade (mostly) up Tunitas and down Kings. Route sheet and GPS say from the top of OLH to Sky Londa then down 84, but we can decide whether to take WOLH instead.

Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9610455

Leader: Michael Khaw

Distance: 56 miles

Elevation: 5500 ft

Lunch: The Bike Hut, bring or buy at La Honda Mkt 

Route:

Shoup Park

L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

Regroup at Little Peoples Park

L Old La Honda Rd

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

S Old La Honda West

L CA Hwy 84 group

Regroup at La Honda Mkt

R Stage Rd

R Hwy 1

R Tunitas Creek

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

C Kings Mountain

L Woodside Rd (Hwy 84)

Regroup at Roberts Store

R Mountain Home Rd

L Manzanita Wy

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Junipero Serra Blvd

C Foothill Expy.

R Main St

L University Ave

R Shoup Park

Half Moon Bay

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:36:05 GMT

The HillsRUs route for Wed will be Half Moon Bay

RideWithGPS Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29654751

Distance: 68 miles

Elevation Gain: 6200 ft

Lunch: Garden Deli at San Benito House

Turn right toward University Ave	0.0 mi
Turn right toward University Ave	0.0 mi
Turn left toward University Ave	0.0 mi
Turn left onto University Ave	0.1 mi
Turn right onto Main St	0.2 mi
Turn left onto Foothill Expy	0.2 mi
Continue onto Junipero Serra Blvd	3.3 mi
Keep left to stay on Junipero Serra Blvd	3.6 mi
Slight left to stay on Junipero Serra Blvd	4.7 mi
Slight left to stay on Junipero Serra Blvd	5.0 mi
Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	5.7 mi
Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	5.8 mi
Slight left to stay on Sand Hill Rd	7.2 mi
Slight right to stay on Sand Hill Rd	8.6 mi
Turn right onto Whiskey Hill Rd	8.7 mi
Turn left onto Woodside Rd	10.1 mi
Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd	11.0 mi
Turn right onto Greer Rd	11.8 mi
Turn left	12.3 mi
Turn right onto Huddart Park Rd	12.5 mi
Turn left to stay on Huddart Park Rd	13.0 mi
Slight right to stay on Huddart Park Rd	13.1 mi
Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd	13.4 mi
Continue onto Tunitas Creek Rd	16.2 mi
Turn right to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	17.5 mi
Slight right onto Lobitos Creek Rd	21.9 mi
Continue onto Verde Rd	26.0 mi
Turn right onto Purisima Creek Rd	27.7 mi
Turn left onto Higgins Canyon Rd	31.2 mi
Turn right onto Main St	35.6 mi
Lunch at San Benito House	36.6 mi
Turn right to stay on Main St	37.6 mi
Turn left onto CA-1 S	37.6 mi
Keep right to stay on CA-1 S	39.5 mi
Slight right to stay on CA-1 S	40.7 mi
Turn left onto Verde Rd	42.7 mi
Verde Rd turns slightly right and becomes Lobitos Creek Cutoff	43.0 mi
Slight left onto Tunitas Creek Rd	44.7 mi
Turn left to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	50.8 mi
Continue onto Kings Mountain Rd	52.1 mi
Turn left onto Woodside Rd	57.1 mi
Turn right onto Whiskey Hill Rd	58.0 mi
Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	59.4 mi
Slight left to stay on Sand Hill Rd	60.6 mi
Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	62.3 mi
Turn left onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	62.4 mi
Keep right to stay on G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	62.9 mi
Slight right to stay on Junipero Serra Blvd	63.3 mi
Slight right to stay on Junipero Serra Blvd	64.3 mi
Continue onto Foothill Expy	64.9 mi
Turn right onto Main St	67.9 mi
Turn left onto University Ave	67.9 mi
Turn right	68.0 mi

Pescadero Counter Clockwise

Wed, 29 May 2019 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us route: Pescadero Counter Clockwise

West OLH is currently closed so we can either go around the barriers on West OLH or take 84, each rider can decide which way they will go.

Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24227748

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 65 miles
Elevation: 6500 ft
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch in Pescadero

Route:
Shoup Park	0.0
L University Ave	0.1
L Burke Rd	0.2
R Old Altos Rd	0.3
R Fremont Rd	0.4
L Concepcion Rd	1.5
R Purissima Rd	2.3
L Arastradero Rd	3.7
L Page Mill Rd	4.4
R Arastradero Rd	4.6
L Alpine Rd	6.6
R Portola Rd	7.8
L Old La Honda Rd	10.7
L CA-35	14.1
R Old La Honda Rd	14.1
L CA-84 W	16.7
L Stage Rd	28.1
L Pescadero Creek Rd	35.4
R Alpine Rd	47.2
Cont. Page Mill Rd	54.7
R Altamont Rd	61.1
L Taaffe Rd	62.2
R Elena Rd	63.1
L Robleda Rd	63.3
R Chapin Rd	64.1
L Burke Rd	64.3
R University Ave	64.8
Turn right	64.9
Shoup Park	65.0

Kings, Skyline, 92, Hallmark and Emerald Hills

Wed, 22 May 2019 16:00:00 GMT

Same ride as last week except it avoids the majority of Arastradero.

Hopefully the rain will stay away.

Kings, Skyline, 92, Hallmark and Emerald Hills

Distance: 47 miles
Elevation: 4274 ft

Download the route, cue sheets are not provided https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30037080

Bring lunch or ask Gary for guidance at Sancho's, Redwood City

RAIN CANCELS

47.0 miles

Kings, Skyline, 92, Hallmark 2

Leg	Dir	Type	Notes	Total
	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	0.1
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.3
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Chapin Rd	0.7
0.3	↑	Straight	Continue onto Robleda Rd	1.0
0.6	→	Right	Turn right onto Purissima Rd	1.6
0.7	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Purissima Rd	2.3
1.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	3.4
0.7	←	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	4.1
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	4.4
2.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	6.4
1.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Portola Rd	7.5
3.4	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Portola Rd	10.9
0.8	↑	Straight	Continue onto Woodside Rd	11.7
1.1	←	Left	Slight left onto Tripp Rd	12.8
0.9	←	Left	Turn left onto Kings Mountain Rd	13.7
4.3	→	Right	Turn right onto CA-35 N/Skyline Blvd	18.0
6.9	→	Right	Turn right onto CA-35 N/CA-92 E	24.9
2.5	→	Right	Slight right onto CA-92 E/Ralston Ave	27.4
0.1	→	Right	Slight right toward Cañada Road (signs for Cañada Road)	27.5
0.1	↑	Straight	Continue straight onto Cañada Road	27.6
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Ralston Avenue Bike Trail	27.8
1.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Ralston Ave	28.8
0.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Hallmark Dr	29.3
1.3	→	Right	Keep right at the fork	30.6
0.2	↑	Straight	Continue onto Crestview Dr	30.8
1.7	→	Right	Turn right onto La Mesa Dr	32.5
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Crestview Dr	32.8
0.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Edgewood Rd	33.2
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Cordilleras Rd	33.6
0.7	→	Right	Turn right onto Canyon Rd	34.3
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Oak Knoll Dr	34.5
0.4	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Oak Knoll Dr	34.9
0.1	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Oak Knoll Dr	35.0
0.1	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Oak Knoll Dr	35.1
0.5	↑	Straight	Continue onto Lakeview Way	35.6
0.2	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Lakeview Way	35.8
0.0	←	Left	Slight left onto Jefferson Ave	35.8
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Emerald Hill Rd	36.0
0.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Farm Hill Blvd	36.5
0.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Mcgarvey Ave	37.0
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Fernside St	37.2
1.1	↑	Straight	Continue onto Alameda De Las Pulgas	38.3
2.6	↑	Straight	Continue onto Santa Cruz Ave	40.9
0.3	→	Right	Keep right at the fork	41.1
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	41.2
0.9	→	Right	Slight right to stay on Junipero Serra Blvd	42.2
1.4	→	Right	Slight right to stay on Junipero Serra Blvd	43.6
0.1	↑	Straight	Continue onto Foothill Expy	43.7
3.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Main St	46.7
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	46.7
0.1	→	Right	Slight right to stay on University Ave	46.8
0.1	↑	Straight	Turn right	46.9

Print Ride With GPS · https://ridewithgps.com

Kings, Skyline, 92, Hallmark and Emerald Hills

Tue, 14 May 2019 03:46:23 GMT

15-May-2019, 7:50 AM - RIDE CANCELED - the weather team was, sadly, correct.

May 15th - It's MAY, and yup, rain is in the forecast. Hoping the weather peeps are wrong. Let's go north anyway, and perhaps grab some tacos as Sancho's Taqueria.

Kings, Skyline, 92, Hallmark and Emerald Hills

Distance: 40 miles
Elevation: 4500 ft

Download the route, cue sheets are not provided RWGPS >

Bring lunch or ask Gary for guidance at Sancho's, Redwood City

RAIN CANCELS

Clockwise around Lexington

Mon, 06 May 2019 21:00:57 GMT

The route for Wed 5/8/19 is Clockwise Around Lexington. This route contains a short section of hard packed dirt on the Los Gatos Creek trail which is easily rideable followed by a 50 yd steeper rocky section which should be walked.

Elevation: 6400 ft

Distance: 61 mi

Lunch: Redwood Estates Park on Summit Rd

Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28329167

Route:

Turn right toward University Ave	0.0 mi
Turn right onto University Ave	0.1 mi
Turn left onto S El Monte Ave	0.8 mi
Turn right onto Foothill Expy	0.9 mi
Continue onto Foothill Blvd	4.4 mi
Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	5.8 mi
Continue onto Mt Eden Rd	8.9 mi
Turn right onto Pierce Rd	11.2 mi
Regroup at Mtn Winery	11.9 mi
Turn left onto CA-9 N/Big Basin Way	12.3 mi
Turn right onto 6th St	13.6 mi
Turn left onto St Charles St	13.7 mi
Sharp right onto Oak St	13.8 mi
Turn left onto Lomita Ave	13.9 mi
Turn left onto Vickery Ave	14.1 mi
Turn right onto Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd	14.5 mi
Turn right onto Montalvo Rd	14.5 mi
Turn left onto Piedmont Rd	15.1 mi
Turn right	15.4 mi
Turn left	15.4 mi
Regroup at Montalvo	15.5 mi
Turn left	15.5 mi
Turn right onto Piedmont Rd	15.8 mi
Turn right onto Peach Hill Rd	16.0 mi
Slight left onto Glen Una Dr	16.8 mi
Turn right to stay on Glen Una Dr	17.1 mi
Turn right onto Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd	17.6 mi
Turn right onto Ridgecrest Ave	19.1 mi
Turn left onto Beck Ave	19.7 mi
Turn right onto Hernandez Ave	19.7 mi
Slight right onto Glen Ridge Ave	20.3 mi
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Ave	20.4 mi
Turn right onto Bayview Ave	20.5 mi
Turn left onto W Main St	20.6 mi
Regroup at Park	20.8 mi
Turn right onto Maple Pl	20.9 mi
Turn right onto Los Gatos Creek Trail	20.9 mi
Slight left onto Alma Bridge Rd	22.7 mi
Turn right onto Aldercroft Heights Rd	26.9 mi
Slight left onto Old Santa Cruz Highway	27.4 mi
Turn right onto Mountain Charlie Rd	30.1 mi
Slight right onto Summit Rd	30.8 mi
Turn right onto CA-35	30.8 mi
Lunch in Park	32.0 mi
Turn left to stay on CA-35	33.7 mi
Turn right to stay on CA-35	34.4 mi
Regroup at Fire Station	45.4 mi
Sharp right onto Page Mill Rd	51.1 mi
Turn right onto Altamont Rd	57.5 mi
Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	58.6 mi
Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd	58.9 mi
Turn right onto Elena Rd	59.5 mi
Turn left onto Robleda Rd	59.7 mi
Slight right onto Chapin Rd	60.5 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd	60.7 mi
Turn right onto University Ave	61.2 mi

Costal Classic

Wed, 01 May 2019 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 5/1/19 will be: The Coastal Classic. West OLH is currently closed so we can either go around the barriers on West OLH or take 84, each rider can decide which way they will go.

Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9610455
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 56 miles
Elevation: 5500 ft
Lunch: The Bike Hut, bring or buy at La Honda Mkt

Route:
Shoup Park
L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

Regroup at Little Peoples Park

L Old La Honda Rd

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

S Old La Honda West

L CA Hwy 84 group

Regroup at La Honda Mkt

L Stage Rd

R Hwy 1

R Tunitas Creek

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

C Kings Mountain

L Woodside Rd (Hwy 84)

Regroup at Roberts Store

R Mountain Home Rd

L Manzanita Wy

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Junipero Serra Blvd

C Foothill Expy.

R Main St

L University Ave

R Shoup Park

RWG, Big Basin, China Grade

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:00:00 GMT

RWG, Big Basin, China Grade Link to route at Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29790805

Distance: 65 miles

Elevation: 7350 ft per Ride with GPS

Lunch: Big Basin Park HQ, very small store so bring food

Rain cancels.

Route: RWG, Big Basin, China Grade
Leg    Dir    Type    Notes    Total
   →    Right    Turn right onto University Ave    0.0
0.6    ←    Left    Turn left onto S El Monte Ave    0.7
0.1    →    Right    Turn right onto Foothill Expy    0.8
3.6    ↑    Straight    Continue onto Foothill Blvd    4.4
1.3    ↑    Straight    Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd    5.7
3.2    →    Right    Turn right to stay on Stevens Canyon Rd    8.8
1.7    ←    Left    Turn left onto Redwood Gulch Rd    10.5
1.4    →    Right    Sharp right onto CA-9 S    11.9
9.2    ↑    Straight    Continue onto CA-236 N    21.1
13.3    ←    Left    Sharp left onto China Grade Rd    34.4
3.4    →    Right    Turn right onto CA-236 S    37.8
4.7    ↑    Straight    Continue onto CA-9 S    42.5
6.1    ←    Left    Turn left onto CA-35 (signs for State 35/San Francisco)    48.6
6.4    →    Right    Sharp right onto Page Mill Rd    55.0
6.4    →    Right    Turn right onto Altamont Rd    61.5
1.1    ←    Left    Turn left onto Taaffe Rd    62.5
0.3    ←    Left    Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd    62.8
0.6    →    Right    Turn right onto Elena Rd    63.4
0.2    ←    Left    Turn left onto Robleda Rd    63.6
0.8    →    Right    Slight right onto Chapin Rd    64.4
0.3    ←    Left    Turn left onto Burke Rd    64.7
0.4    →    Right    Turn right onto University Ave    65.1
0.1    →    Right    Turn right    65.2

Pescadero via Page Mill, Haskins, Stage, 84 , WOLH

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 16:00:00 GMT

Mike Khaw is Leading. Should be a sunny day. Lunch in Pesky.

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2175070

66 miles / 6400 ft

Route:

Shoup Park

L University

L Burke

R Chapin

cont. Robleda

R Elena

L Taaffe

R Altamont

REGROUP Black Mountain

cont. Altamont

L Page Mill

REGROUP Skyline

X Skyline

cont. W Alpine

L Pescadero

REGROUP Sam McDonald(?) Park (on R, before summit)

cont. Pescadero

R Stage

LUNCH Arcangeli's Bakery

cont. Stage

R Hwy 84

R W Old La Honda

L Skyline

REGROUP Skywood Mkt, Sky Londa

L Hwy 84 (towards Woodside)

R Portola Rd

L Sand Hill

R+L Alpine to Junipero Serra

X Oregon/Page Mill

cont. Foothill

R Main/Burke

L University

R Shoup Park

Half Moon Bay - 9 am Start

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 23:19:31 GMT

The Hills are green, the wildflowers are blooming and there is no fog at the coast. Let's kick off Spring HillsRUs with the beautiful and challenging ride to Half Moon Bay.

Evevation: 6200 ft

Distance: 68 mi

Lunch at San Benito House in Half Moon Bay (Main St @ Mill St)

Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29654751

Route:

Turn right toward University Ave	0.0 mi
Turn right toward University Ave	0.0 mi
Turn left toward University Ave	0.0 mi
Turn left onto University Ave	0.1 mi
Turn right onto Main St	0.2 mi
Turn left onto Foothill Expy	0.2 mi
Continue onto Junipero Serra Blvd	3.3 mi
Keep left to stay on Junipero Serra Blvd	3.6 mi
Slight left to stay on Junipero Serra Blvd	4.7 mi
Slight left to stay on Junipero Serra Blvd	5.0 mi
Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	5.7 mi
Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	5.8 mi
Slight left to stay on Sand Hill Rd	7.2 mi
Slight right to stay on Sand Hill Rd	8.6 mi
Turn right onto Whiskey Hill Rd	8.7 mi
Turn left onto Woodside Rd	10.1 mi
Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd	11.0 mi
Turn right onto Greer Rd	11.8 mi
Turn left	12.3 mi
Turn right onto Huddart Park Rd	12.5 mi
Turn left to stay on Huddart Park Rd	13.0 mi
Slight right to stay on Huddart Park Rd	13.1 mi
Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd	13.4 mi
Continue onto Tunitas Creek Rd	16.2 mi
Turn right to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	17.5 mi
Slight right onto Lobitos Creek Rd	21.9 mi
Continue onto Verde Rd	26.0 mi
Turn right onto Purisima Creek Rd	27.7 mi
Turn left onto Higgins Canyon Rd	31.2 mi
Turn right onto Main St	35.6 mi
Lunch at Garden Deli	36.6 mi
Turn right to stay on Main St	37.6 mi
Turn left onto CA-1 S	37.6 mi
Keep right to stay on CA-1 S	39.5 mi
Slight right to stay on CA-1 S	40.7 mi
Turn left onto Verde Rd	42.7 mi
Verde Rd turns slightly right and becomes Lobitos Creek Cutoff	43.0 mi
Slight left onto Tunitas Creek Rd	44.7 mi
Turn left to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	50.8 mi
Continue onto Kings Mountain Rd	52.1 mi
Turn left onto Woodside Rd	57.1 mi
Turn right onto Whiskey Hill Rd	58.0 mi
Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	59.4 mi
Slight left to stay on Sand Hill Rd	60.6 mi
Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	62.3 mi
Turn left onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	62.4 mi
Keep right to stay on G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	62.9 mi
Slight right to stay on Junipero Serra Blvd	63.3 mi
Slight right to stay on Junipero Serra Blvd	64.3 mi
Continue onto Foothill Expy	64.9 mi
Turn right onto Main St	67.9 mi
Turn left onto University Ave	67.9 mi
Turn right	68.0 mi

Five Bumps to Montebello - 9:00 am Start

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us route: Five Bumps to Montebello Rain Cancels

Remember that the ride starts are now back to the summer start times of 9:00 and 9:15 am.

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 40 miles
Elevation: 4600 ft
Lunch: No planned lunch stop, bring food
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10970821

Five bumps to Montebello

Route:

D University Ave

L Border Rd

R Valley View Dr

R Summerhill Ave

L Hilltop Dr

L Hillview Rd

R Fairway Dr

L Fairway Dr

S Loyola Dr

R Esberg Rd

R Mora Dr

REGROUP Top of Mora Dr

S Mora Trail

L Lower Meadow Trail

R Rancho San Antonio Trail

R Permanente Creek Trail

REGROUP Restrooms & water in Rancho San Antonio parking lot

R Cristo Rey Dr

R N Foothill Blvd

L Stevens Creek Blvd

R Janice Ave

R Mira Vista Rd

L McClellan Rd

R Linda Vista Dr

R Hyannisport Dr

L Linda Vista Dr

R Santa Teresa Dr

R Terra Bella Dr

L Lindy Ln

L Regnart Rd

R Monrovia St

R Bubb Rd

L Rainbow Dr

R 7 Springs Ln

L 7 Springs Dr

L 7 Springs Pkwy

R 7 Springs Pkwy

L Prospect Rd

R Parker Ranch Rd

L at fork

S Calabazas Creek

REGROUP end of Calabazas/start of Parker Ranch Ct

C Parker Ranch Ct

S Star Ridge Ct

L Star Ridge Ct

L Comer Dr

R Pierce Rd

L Sarahills Dr

REGROUP top of Sarahills

L Verde Vista Ln

R Tamworth Ave

R Seaton Ave

L Malcom Ave

L Trinity Ave

R Pontiac Ave

L Saratoga Hills Rd

R Reid Ln

L Canyon View Dr

R Elva Ave

L 4th St

R Springer Ave

REGROUP end of Springer @ Hwy 9

R Hwy 9

R Toll Gate Rd

S Saratoga Heights Dr

R Saratoga Heights Dr

R Pierce Rd

L Mt Eden Rd

S Stevens Canyon Rd

REGROUP detour to Stevens Canyon rest stop?

L Montebello Rd

REGROUP top of Montebello

L Stevens Canyon Rd

S S Foothill Blvd

L S El Monte Ave

R University Ave

A Shoup Park

Crystal Springs clockwise (last 10AM start)

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Last 10AM start for this spring.

It looks like rain but the chance has been diminishing so it might be ok to do a loop to Crystal Springs Reservoir.

This route takes us across the newly completed Dam on Hwy 35. Rain cancels, possible re-schedule to Friday.

Distance 48 mi Climb 4000 ft

Lunch: Safeway on Polhemus

RidewithGPS Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29168732

Turn right toward University Ave	0.0 mi
Turn left onto University Ave	0.1 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2 mi
Turn right onto Old Altos Rd	0.2 mi
Turn right onto Fremont Rd	0.3 mi
Turn left onto Concepcion Rd	1.4 mi
Turn right onto Viscaino Rd	1.7 mi
Turn right to stay on Viscaino Rd	1.8 mi
Turn right onto Purissima Rd	2.4 mi
Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	3.1 mi
Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	3.8 mi
Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	4.0 mi
Turn left onto Alpine Rd	6.0 mi
Turn right onto Portola Rd	7.2 mi
Turn left to stay on Portola Rd	10.6 mi
Continue onto Mountain Home Rd	10.8 mi
Continue onto Cañada Road	12.8 mi
Turn left onto CA-92 W	20.2 mi
Turn right onto CA-35	20.8 mi
Turn right onto Crystal Springs Rd	22.5 mi
Turn right onto Polhemus Rd	23.4 mi
Turn right	24.7 mi
Turn right onto Polhemus Rd	24.8 mi
Continue onto Ralston Ave	25.3 mi
Turn right onto Hallmark Dr	26.0 mi
Continue onto Crestview Dr	27.4 mi
Turn left onto Edgewood Rd	29.7 mi
Turn right onto Cordilleras Rd	30.1 mi
Turn right onto Springdale Way	30.4 mi
Turn left onto Lakeview Way	30.8 mi
Turn right onto Sylvan Way	30.9 mi
Continue onto Glenloch Way	31.7 mi
Turn right onto Hillcrest Way	32.0 mi
Turn left onto Eastview Way	32.4 mi
Turn right onto Sunset Way	32.5 mi
Turn right onto California Way	32.5 mi
Turn left onto W California Way	32.8 mi
Turn right to stay on W California Way	32.9 mi
Turn left onto Jefferson Ave	33.4 mi
Turn right to stay on Jefferson Ave	34.4 mi
Turn right onto Emerald Hill Rd	34.7 mi
Turn left onto Farm Hill Blvd	35.1 mi
Turn right onto Mcgarvey Ave	35.7 mi
Turn right onto Fernside St	35.8 mi
Continue onto Alameda de las Pulgas	36.9 mi
Continue onto Santa Cruz Ave	39.5 mi
Turn left onto Junipero Serra Blvd	39.9 mi
Continue onto Foothill Expy	42.3 mi
Turn right onto Hillview Ave	42.8 mi
Continue onto Fremont Rd	43.5 mi
Turn right onto St Francis Rd	44.2 mi
Turn left onto La Cresta Dr	44.8 mi
Turn right onto Viscaino Rd	45.6 mi
Turn left onto Roble Ladera Rd	45.7 mi
Continue onto Purissima Rd	46.1 mi
Turn left onto Robleda Rd	46.7 mi
Slight right onto Chapin Rd	47.4 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd	47.6 mi
Turn right onto University Ave	48.1 mi
Turn left onto Lincoln Ave

HRU March 20: Five Loops from Shoup

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 05:15:10 GMT

20-Mar-2019 7:10 AM Ride canceled. Very wet roads + more rain in the day’s forecast = no HRU today

Short and close to home, as rain is in the forecast.

37 miles, 3600 ft

Bring food to eat on ride.

Route on Ride with GPS

Note: rain cancels

HillsRus for March 13: KingsTunitas Lobitos and back

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 21:09:31 GMT

We finally have some good weather so let's stretch our legs a bit and do Kings, Tunitas, Lobitos and back.

Link to RidewithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4242048

Distance: 56 miles Climb: 5500 feet

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Turn left onto University Ave	0.1 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2 mi
Turn right onto Old Altos Rd	0.3 mi
Turn right onto Fremont Rd	0.4 mi
Turn left onto Concepcion Rd	1.4 mi
Turn right onto Purissima Rd	2.3 mi
Turn left to stay on Purissima Rd	2.5 mi
Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	3.7 mi
Turn left onto Arastradero Rd/Page Mill Rd	4.4 mi
Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	4.6 mi
Turn left onto Alpine Rd	6.6 mi
Turn right onto Portola Rd	7.8 mi
Turn left to stay on Portola Rd	11.2 mi
Slight left to stay on Portola Rd	11.3 mi
Continue onto Woodside Rd	12.0 mi
Slight left onto Tripp Rd	13.1 mi
Turn left onto Kings Mountain Rd	14.0 mi
Continue onto Tunitas Creek Rd	18.3 mi
Turn right to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	19.6 mi
Slight right onto Lobitos Creek Rd	24.0 mi
Sharp left onto Verde Rd	28.1 mi
Turn left onto Lobitos Creek Cutoff	28.3 mi
Turn right onto Tunitas Creek Rd	29.9 mi
Lunch at Bike Hut	30.9 mi
Turn right to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	32.1 mi
Turn left to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	38.2 mi
Continue onto Kings Mountain Rd	39.5 mi
Turn left onto Woodside Rd	44.5 mi
Turn right onto Whiskey Hill Rd	45.4 mi
Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	46.8 mi
Slight left to stay on Sand Hill Rd	48.0 mi
Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	49.8 mi
Turn left onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	49.8 mi
Keep right to stay on G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	50.3 mi
Slight right to stay on Junipero Serra Blvd	50.7 mi
Slight right to stay on Junipero Serra Blvd	51.7 mi
Continue onto Foothill Expy	52.3 mi
Turn right onto Main St	55.3 mi
Turn left onto University Ave	55.3 mi
Turn right	55.5 mi

HRU Cancelled this week due to poor weather forecast

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 18:00:00 GMT

HRU Cancelled this week due to poor weather forecast

Tour Around Los Altos/Portola Hills

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Ride for a rainy day. As of now it looks like there will be serious storm Tuesday through Wednesday morning so the roads will likely be very wet and debris strewn. I expect conditions will cancel the ride.

Quinn Hill, Mora, Blandor, Moody, Footill Park, Westridge, La Cresta
30 miles, 3200 feet. Bring a snack for Foothills Park. Rain cancels.

Route on Ride with GPS

Notes	Distance
Start of route	0.0
R University Ave	0.0
R Quinnhill Rd	1.1
L Summerhill Ave	1.5
R Hilltop Dr	1.7
L Hillview Rd	1.8
R Fairway Dr	2.4
Cont. onto Loyola Dr	2.9
R Esberg Rd	3.1
R Mora Dr	3.2
R Sunhills Dr	3.9
L Kenbar Rd	4.0
R Rolly Rd	4.1
L W Loyola Dr	4.2
Cont. Camino Hermoso	4.4
L Magdalena Ave	4.6
L Blandor Way	5.0
R Olive Tree Ln	5.1
L Blandor Way	6.2
L Magdalena Ave	6.3
L Stonebrook Dr	6.7
R Kate Dr	7.1
L Teresa Way	7.2
L Prospect Ave	7.5
L La Loma Dr	7.8
R Summit Wood Rd	8.1
L onto Tepa Way	8.5
L Moody Rd	8.7
R Page Mill Rd	11.3
L into Foothill Park	11.5
L at lake	11.7
R at Interpretive Center	12.5
R at Top	13.2
L Page Mill Rd	13.8
L Arastradero Rd	13.8
L Alpine Rd	16.1
R Portola Rd	18.1
R Westridge Dr	19.2
R Alpine Rd	20.4
L Arastradero Rd	23.3
L Page Mill Rd	24.0
R Arastradero Rd	26.0
R La Cresta Dr	26.3
R Viscaino Rd	27.2
L Roble Ladera Rd	28.2
Cont. Purissima Rd	28.3
L Robleda Rd	28.6
R Chapin Rd	29.3
L Burke Rd	29.9
R University Ave	30.2
Turn right	30.6
End of route	30.8

HRU Feb 20: Kennedy & Shannon, back thru the Maze

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT

It's been raining, not many miles accumulated these past few weeks. If you'd like extra miles and climbing, Hicks (if open after the landslide) is an optional add-on. And watch your GPS device for a slight change to get to Montalvo!

Rain Cancels.

Leader: Cathy Switzer
Distance: 45 miles
Elevation: 3,295 feet
Lunch: Los Gatos Town Plaza Park

Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29324780
(NOTE: Route updated Mon 18-Feb @ 5:15 PM, apologies if you've already downloaded it)

Right onto University Ave	0.1
Left onto S El Monte Ave	0.7
Right onto Foothill Expy	0.8
Continue onto Foothill Blvd	4.4
Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	5.7
Continue onto Mt Eden Rd	8.9
Left to stay on Mt Eden Rd	9.8
Right onto Pierce Rd	11.2
Left onto Big Basin Way/Congress Springs Rd	12.2
Right onto 6th St	13.6
Left onto St Charles St	13.6
Right onto Oak St	13.7
Left onto Lomita Ave	13.8
Lomita Ave turns right and becomes Vickery Ave	14.1
Slight left	14.1
Left onto Montalvo Heights Dr	14.3
Right onto Montalvo Rd	14.5
Left onto Piedmont Rd	14.7
Right	14.9
Left	15
Regroup	15
Left	15.1
Right onto Piedmont Rd	15.3
Right onto Peach Hill Rd	15.6
Left onto Glen Una Dr	16.4
Right to stay on Glen Una Dr	16.7
Right onto Saratoga Los Gatos Rd	17.2
Right onto Ridgecrest Ave	18.6
Left to stay on Ridgecrest Ave	18.8
Left onto Beck Ave	19.2
Right onto Hernandez Ave	19.3
Slight right onto Glen Ridge Ave	19.9
Left onto Pennsylvania Ave	20
Right onto Bayview Ave	20.1
Left onto W Main St	20.1
Continue onto Los Gatos Blvd	20.9
Right onto Kennedy Rd	21.4
Left onto Shannon Rd	24.8
Left to stay on Shannon Rd	26.6
Left onto Englewood Ave	27.2
Right onto Kennedy Rd	27.6
Continue onto Caldwell Ave	27.9
Left onto Bella Vista Ave	28
Continue onto New York Ave	28.4
Left onto Pleasant St	28.5
Right onto E Main St	28.7
Lunch in the Park	29.2
Right onto Bayview Ave	29.4
Left onto Pennsylvania Ave	29.4
Right onto Glen Ridge Ave	29.5
Left onto Beck Ave	30.2
Right onto Ridgecrest Ave	30.3
Left onto Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd	30.9
Slight right onto Quito Rd	31.3
Left onto Sobey Rd	31.8
Left onto Chester Ave	32.6
Left onto Allendale Ave	34
Right onto Fruitvale Ave	34.8
Right toward Kerwin Ranch Ct	35.1
Left toward Kerwin Ranch Ct	35.1
Left onto Kerwin Ranch Ct	35.2
Continue onto Scotland Dr	35.2
Right onto Glen Brae Dr	35.4
Left onto Cox Ave	36.3
Continue onto Wardell Rd	37
Right onto Arroyo De Arguello	37.4
Continue onto Vía Roncole	37.9
Left onto Prospect Rd	38.1
Continue onto S Stelling Rd	38.4
Left onto Rainbow Dr	38.9
Right onto Bubb Rd	39.4
Left onto Hyannisport Dr	40.2
Right onto Linda Vista Dr	40.6
Left to stay on Linda Vista Dr	40.7
Left onto McClellan Rd	40.8
McClellan Rd turns slightly right and becomes Mira Vista Ave	41.2
Left onto Palm Ave	41.3
Right onto S Foothill Blvd	41.5
Keep right at the fork	41.9
Continue onto Foothill Expy	42.5
Slight left to stay on Foothill Expy	42.9
Left onto S El Monte Ave	46.2
Right onto University Ave	46.4
Left into Shoup Park	47

Tartan Trail & Bunker Hill

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 02:29:53 GMT

The ride for Wed Feb 13 will be Tartan Trail & Bunker Hill. Rain is almost certain so the ride will most likely be canceled. We will then try to reschedule the same ride on Thursday or Friday but the weather looks sketchy then also so stay tuned.

Link:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29314449

Distance: 54 miles

Elevation: 4700 feet

Lunch is at the shopping center on Polhemus

Route:

Turn left onto University Ave	0.1 mi
Turn right onto Main St	0.2 mi
Turn left onto Foothill Expy	0.2 mi
Slight left to stay on Foothill Expy	1.9 mi
Continue onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	3.3 mi
Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	5.7 mi
Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	5.8 mi
Turn right onto Manzanita Way	8.9 mi
Turn right to stay on Manzanita Way	9.9 mi
Turn right onto Mountain Home Rd	10.2 mi
Turn left onto Woodside Rd	10.6 mi
Turn right onto Cañada Road	10.6 mi
Turn right onto Godetia Dr	12.1 mi
Regroup at Top of Godetia	12.6 mi
Turn left onto Jefferson Ave	12.6 mi
Turn right onto Glencrag Way	12.9 mi
Continue onto Maple Way	13.4 mi
Turn left onto W Maple Way	13.6 mi
Turn left onto Eastview Way	14.0 mi
Turn right to stay on Eastview Way	14.0 mi
Turn left onto Hillcrest Way	14.3 mi
Turn left onto Glenloch Way	14.6 mi
Slight left onto Sylvan Way	15.0 mi
Turn left onto Lakeview Way	15.8 mi
Turn left onto Cordilleras Rd	16.3 mi
Turn left onto Edgewood Rd	16.3 mi
Slight right toward Crestview Dr	16.6 mi
Continue straight onto Crestview Dr	16.8 mi
Regroup at Crestview Park	17.5 mi
Continue onto Hallmark Dr	19.0 mi
Turn left onto Ralston Ave	20.5 mi
Continue onto Polhemus Rd	21.1 mi
Continue onto Crystal Springs Rd	23.1 mi
Turn left onto Tartan Trail Rd	23.3 mi
Turn right to stay on Tartan Trail Rd	23.9 mi
Turn left onto Black Mountain Rd	24.4 mi
Turn right onto Wedgewood Dr	24.4 mi
Continue onto Black Mountain Rd	24.4 mi
Turn left onto CA-35 S/Hayne Rd	24.9 mi
Turn left onto CA-35 S	25.1 mi
Turn left onto Crystal Springs Rd	26.4 mi
Turn right onto Polhemus Rd	27.3 mi
Lunch at Shopping Center	28.4 mi
Turn right onto Bunker Hill Dr	28.4 mi
Turn left onto CA-35 S	29.6 mi
Turn left onto CA-92 E/Ralston Ave	30.5 mi
Slight right to stay on CA-92 E/Ralston Ave	31.0 mi
Slight right toward Cañada Road (signs for Cañada Road)	31.1 mi
Continue straight onto Cañada Road	31.2 mi
Turn right onto Olive Hill Ln	37.7 mi
Turn left onto Albion Ave	38.1 mi
Turn right onto Manuella Ave	38.6 mi
Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd	39.0 mi
Turn left onto Tripp Rd	39.4 mi
Continue onto Woodside Rd	40.3 mi
Slight left onto Portola Rd	41.4 mi
Turn right to stay on Portola Rd	42.2 mi
Turn left onto Westridge Dr	44.5 mi
Turn right onto Cervantes Rd	45.0 mi
Turn right onto Minoca Rd	46.3 mi
Slight left onto Golden Oak Dr	46.9 mi
Turn left onto Alpine Rd	47.1 mi
Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	47.1 mi
Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	49.1 mi
Keep right at the fork	49.3 mi
Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	49.4 mi
Turn right onto La Cresta Dr	50.3 mi
Turn right onto Viscaino Rd	51.3 mi
Turn left onto Roble Ladera Rd	51.4 mi
Continue onto Purissima Rd	51.8 mi
Turn left onto Robleda Rd	52.4 mi
Slight right onto Chapin Rd	53.1 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd	53.3 mi
Turn right onto University Ave	53.7 mi
Slight right to stay on University Ave	53.8 mi
Turn right	53.9 mi

Costal Classic

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 18:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 2/6/19 will be: The Coastal Classic. Looks like it will be a mostly sunny but cold day.

If the weather looks bad on Wed let’s have Mike K’s Swan Song as a backup: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5193536

Rain Cancels!

Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9610455
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 56 miles
Elevation: 5500 ft
Lunch: The Bike Hut, bring or buy at La Honda Mkt

Route:
Shoup Park
L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

Regroup at Little Peoples Park

L Old La Honda Rd

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

S Old La Honda West

L CA Hwy 84 group

Regroup at La Honda Mkt

L Stage Rd

R Hwy 1

R Tunitas Creek

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

C Kings Mountain

L Woodside Rd (Hwy 84)

Regroup at Roberts Store

R Mountain Home Rd

L Manzanita Wy

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Junipero Serra Blvd

C Foothill Expy.

R Main St

L University Ave

R Shoup Park

Page Mill, West Alpine, West OLH

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 18:00:00 GMT

There is rain expected later on Wednesday so we can try hitting the mountains while it is still dry. If there is a front coming in and Skyline is fogged in then we can try an alternate (BELOW).

Page mill, West Alpine, HW 84, West OLH. Lunch at Skylonda. RAIN CANCELS!

Lunch :: Skylonda

42 miles, 4,500 feet

Route on Ride with GPS

Turns	Distance
Start Shoup Park	0.0
L University Ave	0.1
L Burke Rd	0.2
R Chapin Rd	0.6
Cont. Robleda Rd	0.9
R Elena Rd	1.7
L Taaffe Rd	1.9
R Altamont Rd	2.8
L Page Mill Rd	3.8
Cont. Alpine Rd	10.3
R Cont. Alpine Rd	15.1
Cont. Pescadero Cre	17.8
R CA-84 E	18.9
R Old La Honda Rd	22.8
L CA-35	25.4
R CA-84 E	26.9
R Portola Rd	30.3
L Alpine Rd	34.5
R Arastradero Rd	35.6
L Page Mill Rd	37.6
R Arastradero Rd	37.8
R Purissima Rd	38.5
L Robleda Rd	40.4
R onto Chapin Rd	41.0
L Burke Rd	41.2
R University Ave	41.7
R into Shoup	41.8
Shoup Park	41.9

Alternate::

Tour Around Los Altos/Portola Hills

Quinn Hill, Mora, Blandor, Moody, Footill Park, Westridge, La Cresta
30 miles, 3200 feet. Bring a snack for Foothills Park. Rain cancels.

Route on Ride with GPS

Old La Honda and West Alpine

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:00:00 GMT

39 Miles, 4500 Ft. Option to do coastal classic. Bring food to eat at regroups. Rain Cancels.

RideWithGPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11933642

	Shoup
L	University	0.1
L	Burke	0.2
R	Old Altos	0.3
R	Fremont	0.4
L	Concepcion	1.5
R	Purissima	2.4
L	Arastradero	3.7
L	Page Mill	4.4
R	Arastradero	4.7
L	Alpine	6.7
R	Portola	7.8
L	Old La Hond	10.7
L	Skyline	14.1
R	W Old La Honda	14.1
L	CA-84	16.7
L	Pescadero	20.6
Cont.	Alpine	21.7
Cont.	Page Mill	29.2
R	Altamont	36.5
L	Taaffe	36.7
R	Elena	37.6
L	Robleda	37.8
R	Chapin	38.6
L	Burke	38.9
R	University	39.3
R	Shoup	39.5

HillsRUs Route for Jan16: Crystal Springs Clockwise

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:54:55 GMT

This route takes us across the newly completed Dam on Hwy 35. It is almost certain to be canceled due to weather. If canceled it will be reschedule to Fri Jan 18 (weather permitting)

Distance 48 mi Climb 4000 ft

Lunch: Safeway on Polhemus

RidewithGPS Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29168732

Turn right toward University Ave	0.0 mi
Turn left onto University Ave	0.1 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2 mi
Turn right onto Old Altos Rd	0.2 mi
Turn right onto Fremont Rd	0.3 mi
Turn left onto Concepcion Rd	1.4 mi
Turn right onto Viscaino Rd	1.7 mi
Turn right to stay on Viscaino Rd	1.8 mi
Turn right onto Purissima Rd	2.4 mi
Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	3.1 mi
Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	3.8 mi
Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	4.0 mi
Turn left onto Alpine Rd	6.0 mi
Turn right onto Portola Rd	7.2 mi
Turn left to stay on Portola Rd	10.6 mi
Continue onto Mountain Home Rd	10.8 mi
Continue onto Cañada Road	12.8 mi
Turn left onto CA-92 W	20.2 mi
Turn right onto CA-35	20.8 mi
Turn right onto Crystal Springs Rd	22.5 mi
Turn right onto Polhemus Rd	23.4 mi
Turn right	24.7 mi
Turn right onto Polhemus Rd	24.8 mi
Continue onto Ralston Ave	25.3 mi
Turn right onto Hallmark Dr	26.0 mi
Continue onto Crestview Dr	27.4 mi
Turn left onto Edgewood Rd	29.7 mi
Turn right onto Cordilleras Rd	30.1 mi
Turn right onto Springdale Way	30.4 mi
Turn left onto Lakeview Way	30.8 mi
Turn right onto Sylvan Way	30.9 mi
Continue onto Glenloch Way	31.7 mi
Turn right onto Hillcrest Way	32.0 mi
Turn left onto Eastview Way	32.4 mi
Turn right onto Sunset Way	32.5 mi
Turn right onto California Way	32.5 mi
Turn left onto W California Way	32.8 mi
Turn right to stay on W California Way	32.9 mi
Turn left onto Jefferson Ave	33.4 mi
Turn right to stay on Jefferson Ave	34.4 mi
Turn right onto Emerald Hill Rd	34.7 mi
Turn left onto Farm Hill Blvd	35.1 mi
Turn right onto Mcgarvey Ave	35.7 mi
Turn right onto Fernside St	35.8 mi
Continue onto Alameda de las Pulgas	36.9 mi
Continue onto Santa Cruz Ave	39.5 mi
Turn left onto Junipero Serra Blvd	39.9 mi
Continue onto Foothill Expy	42.3 mi
Turn right onto Hillview Ave	42.8 mi
Continue onto Fremont Rd	43.5 mi
Turn right onto St Francis Rd	44.2 mi
Turn left onto La Cresta Dr	44.8 mi
Turn right onto Viscaino Rd	45.6 mi
Turn left onto Roble Ladera Rd	45.7 mi
Continue onto Purissima Rd	46.1 mi
Turn left onto Robleda Rd	46.7 mi
Slight right onto Chapin Rd	47.4 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd	47.6 mi
Turn right onto University Ave	48.1 mi
Turn left onto Lincoln Ave

Mike's Swan Song

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 18:00:00 GMT

The current weather forecast is poor for this week so it’s likely the ride will be cancelled. In case the weather allows, let’s do Mike K's Swan Song! No lunch stop (there is a option for lunch but usually it is skipped) so bring snacks.

Rain cancels.

The Hills-R-Us route: Mike K’s Swan Song ( LAH quarry, Moody, Foothills Park, Alpine/Joaquin, Westridge, St. Francis/La Cresta)
Route link:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5193536

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 40 miles
Elevation: 4500 ft
Lunch: Bring snacks, no lunch stop

Route:

OLH, WOLH to Kings

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Should be dry so how about a ride up in the hills. Rain Cancels.

Distance :: 44 miles

Elevation :: 4000 ft

Lunch :: Sky Londa (second pass)

Regroup :: top of OLH, top of Kings, Roberts

Leader :: Doug Hahn

RWGPS :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29114530

Leg	Dir	Type	Notes	Total
	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	0.0
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Old Altos Rd	0.3
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Fremont Rd	0.4
1.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Concepcion Rd	1.4
0.9	→	Right	Turn right onto Purissima Rd	2.3
0.2	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Purissima Rd	2.5
1.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	3.7
0.7	←	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	4.4
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	4.6
2.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	6.6
1.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Portola Rd	7.7
2.9	←	Left	Turn left onto Old La Honda Rd	10.6
3.4	→	Right	Turn right onto CA-35	14.0
1.5	←	Left	Slight left onto CA-84 W	15.5
2.8	←	Left	Sharp left onto Old La Honda Rd	18.3
2.6	←	Left	Turn left onto CA-35	20.9
7.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd	27.9
5.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Woodside Rd	32.9
0.7	→	Right	Turn right onto Mountain Home Rd	33.7
0.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Manzanita Way	34.1
1.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	35.3
1.3	←	Left	Slight left to stay on Sand Hill Rd	36.7
1.8	→	Right	Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	38.4
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Junipero Serra Blvd	38.5
2.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto Foothill Expy	41.0
3.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Main St	44.0
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	44.0
0.1	→	Right	Turn right	44.2

Print Ride With GPS · https://ridewithgps.com

Five Loops Modified

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 18:00:00 GMT

Five Loops From Shoup Modified - a good route for a rainy day

Steve's 5 Loops From Shoup that is modified a bit. Valley View, Mora, Camino Hermosa, Altamont, Altamont Circle, Foothill Park, Alexis(John Chambers house), Golden Oak, Westridge/Cervantes, Sand Hill. RAIN CANCELS! Bring Munchies, no lunch stop planned.

42 miles/4,200 feet

Route on Ride with GPS

Notes	Distanct
Start Shoup Park	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
Cont. Anita Ave	1.1
L Border Rd	1.2
R Valley View Dr	1.5
L Summerhill Ave	1.9
R Magdalena Ave	2.2
L Hillview Dr	2.3
R Fairway Dr	2.4
Cont. Loyola Dr	2.9
R Terrace Dr	3.6
R Mora Dr	3.9
R Sunhills Dr	4.9
L W Loyola Dr	5.0
R Ravensbury Ave	5.4
L Camino Hermoso Dr	6.0
R Magdalena Ave	6.5
L Stonebrook Dr	7.2
R Kate Dr	7.5
L Teresa Way	7.6
Cont. Stonebrook Dr	7.7
R Oak Knoll Cir	7.9
R cont. Oak Knoll Cir	8.0
R cont. Oak Knoll Cir	8.4
R cont. Oak Knoll Cir	8.5
Cont. Prospect Ave	8.5
L La Loma Dr	8.9
R Summit Wood Rd	9.1
L Tepa Way	9.6
R Moody Rd	9.8
L Altamont Rd	9.8
Conti. Altamont Cir	12.0
R Page Mill Rd	12.6
R into Footh Hill Park	12.9
Left Descend around lake	13.2
Right at Interpretive Center	14.0
Left Page Mill	15.2
L Alexis Dr	16.7
Make a U-turn	17.7
L Page Mill Rd	18.8
L Paseo Del Roble Dr	18.8
L Page Mill Rd	19.6
L Arastradero Rd	19.8
L Alpine Rd	21.8
R Golden Oak Dr	21.9
R Alpine Rd	23.5
R Portola Rd	24.1
R Westridge Dr	25.3
R Cervantes Rd	25.8
L Westridge Dr	27.3
R Portola Rd	29.4
Cont. Sand Hill Rd	31.7
R Santa Cruz Ave	35.4
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	35.5
Cont. Foothill Expy	38.0
R Hillview Ave	38.5
Cont. onto Fremont Rd	39.2
L Burke Rd	41.3
R University Ave	41.6
R Shoup Park	41.7
End of Ride	41.8

Kennedy/Shannon

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 18:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 12/19/18 will be: Kennedy/Shannon
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 45 miles
Elevation: 3,100 ft
Lunch: Los Gatos Town Plaza Park

Ride with GPS

Rain Cancels

Turns	Distance
Shoup Park	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
L El Monte Ave	0.7
R Foothill Expy	0.8
Cont. Stevens Canyon Rd	5.7
Cont. Mt Eden Rd	8.9
R Pierce Rd	11.2
L Big Basin Way	12.2
R 6th St	13.6
L Oak St	13.7
R Lomita Ave	13.8
L Vickery Ave	14.0
R Route 9 N	14.4
R Montalvo Rd	14.4
L Piedmont Rd	15.1
R Peach Hill Rd	15.7
L Glen Una Dr	16.5
R Route 9 N	17.3
R Ridgecrest Ave	18.7
L Beck Ave	19.3
R Hernandez Ave	19.4
R Glen Ridge Ave	20.0
L Pennsylvania Ave	20.1
R Bayview Ave	20.2
L W Main St	20.2
Cont. Los Gatos Blvd	20.9
R Kennedy Rd	21.5
L Shannon Rd	24.8
L Englewood Ave	27.3
R Kennedy Rd	27.7
Cont. Caldwell Ave	27.9
L Bella Vista Ave	28.1
Cont. New York Ave	28.5
L Pleasant St	28.6
R E Main St	28.7
R University Ave	29.2
L Route 9 S	29.7
Cont. Saratoga Sunnyvale	33.3
L Wardell Rd	35.0
R Arroyo De Arguello	35.3
Cont. Via Roncole	35.8
L Prospect Rd	36.1
Cont. S Stelling Rd	36.4
L Rainbow Dr	36.9
R Bubb Rd	37.4
L Hyannisport Dr	38.1
R Linda Vista Dr	38.6
L McClellan Rd	38.8
L Palm Ave	39.3
R S Foothill Blvd	39.5
Cont. Foothill Expy	40.5
L S El Monte Ave	44.2
R University Ave	44.4
Turn left	45.0
Shoup Park	45.1

Emerald Hills and North (10:00 AM)

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 18:00:00 GMT

The weather looks dry, let's go North to Emerald Hills. Quite a few turns/mile so a route sheet or GPS is recommended. Rain cancels.

Ridgeway & Bunker Hill

Emerald Hills, Ridgeway and Bunker Hill. 56 miles, 4800 ft. Lunch stop at Safeway

Route on Ride with GPS

Notes	Distance
Start Shoup Park	0.0
L University Ave	0.1
R Main St	0.2
L Foothill Expy	0.2
R Santa Cruz Ave	5.7
L Sand Hill Rd	5.8
R Manzanita Way	8.9
R Mountain Home Rd	10.2
L Woodside Rd	10.6
R Canada Road	10.6
R Godetia Dr	12.1
L Jefferson Ave	12.6
R Glencrag Way	12.9
Cont. Maple Way	13.4
L W Maple Way	13.6
L Eastview Way	14.0
R Eastview Way	14.0
L Hillcrest Way	14.3
L Glenloch Way	14.6
L Sylvan Way	15.0
L Lakeview Way	15.8
L Cordilleras Rd	16.3
L Edgewood Rd	16.3
R Crestview Dr	16.6
Continue onto Hallmark	19.0
L Ralston Ave	20.5
Cont. Polhemus Rd	21.2
Cont. Crystal Springs R	23.1
L Ridgeway Rd	24.6
L stay on Ridgeway Rd	24.8
L stay on Ridgeway Rd	24.9
L stay on Ridgeway Rd	25.3
L Chiltern Rd	25.3
R stay on Chiltern Rd	25.4
R Vista Rd	25.4
L Black Mountain Rd	25.4
R Wedgewood Dr	26.6
Cont. Black Mountain R	26.6
L CA-35 S/Hayne Rd	27.0
L CA-35 S	27.2
L Crystal Springs Rd	28.5
R Polhemus Rd	29.4
R Bunker Hill Dr	30.6
L CA-35 S	31.8
L CA-92 E/Ralston Ave	32.7
R Canada Road	33.3
R Olive Hill Ln	39.9
L Albion Ave	40.2
R Manuella Ave	40.7
R Kings Mountain Rd	41.2
L Tripp Rd	41.6
Cont. Woodside Rd	42.5
L Portola Rd	43.6
L Westridge Dr	46.6
R Cervantes Rd	47.2
R Minoca Rd	48.4
L Golden Oak Dr	49.0
L Alpine Rd	49.2
R Arastradero Rd	49.3
L Page Mill Rd	51.3
R Arastradero Rd	51.5
R La Cresta Dr	52.5
R Viscaino Rd	53.5
L Roble Ladera Rd	53.6
Cont. Purissima Rd	53.9
L Robleda Rd	54.6
R Chapin Rd	55.2
L Burke Rd	55.5
R University Ave	55.9
Turn right into Shoup	56.0
End of route	56.1

Steve Prothero's 5 Loops Modified

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 18:00:00 GMT

Hills R Us | Social Climbers for today Wednesday is cancelled due to wet roads and afternoon shower possibilities.

It is rescheduled to Friday( 10:00 and 10:15).

Please Note that we now begin at 10:00 and 10:15.

Five Loops From Shoup Modified - a good route for a rainy day. If cancelled we may reschedule to Thursday or Friday.

42 miles/4,200 feet

Route on Ride with GPS

Notes	Distanct
Start Shoup Park	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
Cont. Anita Ave	1.1
L Border Rd	1.2
R Valley View Dr	1.5
L Summerhill Ave	1.9
R Magdalena Ave	2.2
L Hillview Dr	2.3
R Fairway Dr	2.4
Cont. Loyola Dr	2.9
R Terrace Dr	3.6
R Mora Dr	3.9
R Sunhills Dr	4.9
L W Loyola Dr	5.0
R Ravensbury Ave	5.4
L Camino Hermoso Dr	6.0
R Magdalena Ave	6.5
L Stonebrook Dr	7.2
R Kate Dr	7.5
L Teresa Way	7.6
Cont. Stonebrook Dr	7.7
R Oak Knoll Cir	7.9
R cont. Oak Knoll Cir	8.0
R cont. Oak Knoll Cir	8.4
R cont. Oak Knoll Cir	8.5
Cont. Prospect Ave	8.5
L La Loma Dr	8.9
R Summit Wood Rd	9.1
L Tepa Way	9.6
R Moody Rd	9.8
L Altamont Rd	9.8
Conti. Altamont Cir	12.0
R Page Mill Rd	12.6
R into Footh Hill Park	12.9
Left Descend around lake	13.2
Right at Interpretive Center	14.0
Left Page Mill	15.2
L Alexis Dr	16.7
Make a U-turn	17.7
L Page Mill Rd	18.8
L Paseo Del Roble Dr	18.8
L Page Mill Rd	19.6
L Arastradero Rd	19.8
L Alpine Rd	21.8
R Golden Oak Dr	21.9
R Alpine Rd	23.5
R Portola Rd	24.1
R Westridge Dr	25.3
R Cervantes Rd	25.8
L Westridge Dr	27.3
R Portola Rd	29.4
Cont. Sand Hill Rd	31.7
R Santa Cruz Ave	35.4
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	35.5
Cont. Foothill Expy	38.0
R Hillview Ave	38.5
Cont. onto Fremont Rd	39.2
L Burke Rd	41.3
R University Ave	41.6
R Shoup Park	41.7
End of Ride	41.8

HillsRUs Route for Nov 28: Mikes Swan Song

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 23:48:40 GMT

Since HillsRUs was rained out last week we will use the same route for this week.

The weather forecast right now is for 50% chance of rain on Wed so it might not happen again. RAIN CANCELS

This is the last week we meet/depart at 9 am. Next week we start at 10 am and this will continue until March.

The Hills-R-Us route: LAH quarry, Moody, Foothills Park, Alpine/Joaquin, Westridge, St. Francis/La Cresta
Route link:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5193536

Leader: Don Johann
Distance: 40 miles
Elevation: 4500 ft
Lunch: Bring snacks, no lunch stop

Route:

Mike's Swan Song

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Does look like we will have rain on Wed so very likely it will be a rain cancel. In case the weather is oklets try Mike K's Swan Song.

Rain cancels. No lunch stop (there is a option for lunch but usually it is skipped) so bring snacks.

The Hills-R-Us route: LAH quarry, Moody, Foothills Park, Alpine/Joaquin, Westridge, St. Francis/La Cresta
Route link:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5193536

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 40 miles
Elevation: 4500 ft
Lunch: Bring snacks, no lunch stop

Route:

Kennedy/Shannon with extra

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Thinking of going South to look for cleaner air. I don't know what the conditions will be so each person needs to decide their appropriate exposure level.

The route contains a short bike-path connector to Deodar Ln. Mt. Eden, Pierce, Peach Hill, Shannon / Kennedy and extra maze on way home between Los Gatos and Saratoga.. Rain cancels.

Distance: 48 miles
Elevation: 3500 ft per Ride With GPS
Lunch: Los Gatos Town Plaza Park

Turns	Miles
Start Shoup Park	0
R University Ave	0.07
L S El Monte Ave	0.6
R Foothill Expy	0.72
Cont. N Foothill Blvd	4.42
Cont. Stevens Canyon Rd	5.62
Cont. Mt Eden Rd	8.78
R Damon Ln	10.91
L Teerlink Way	10.94
R Pierce Rd	11.24
L Big Basin Way	12.1
R 6th St	13.48
L St Charles St	13.54
Sharp right onto Oak St	13.66
L Lomita Ave	13.7
L Vickery Ave	13.91
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd	14.31
R Montalvo Rd	14.33
L Piedmont Rd	14.98
R Peach Hill Rd	15.53
L Glen Una Dr	16.36
R to stay on Glen Una Dr	16.63
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd	17.14
R Austin Way	17.54
R Lancaster Rd	17.75
L Matilija Dr	18.02
L Ojai Dr	18.38
L Greenwood Ln	18.48
R Greenwood Rd	18.98
L Withey Rd	19.31
R Beck Ave	19.86
R Hernandez Ave	19.88
R Glen Ridge Ave	20.48
L Pennsylvania Ave	20.59
R Bayview Ave	20.68
L W Main St	20.71
Cont. Los Gatos Blvd	21.43
R Kennedy Rd	22.01
L to stay on Kennedy Rd	24.11
L Shannon Rd	25.32
L Englewood Ave	27.79
R Kennedy Rd	28.2
Cont. Caldwell Ave	28.42
L Bella Vista Ave	28.59
Cont. New York Ave	28.99
L Pleasant St	29.08
R E Main St	29.22
R University Ave	29.7
L Bachman Ave	30.04
R N Santa Cruz Ave	30.13
Cont. Winchester Blvd	30.87
L Daves Ave	31.07
R V√≠a Caballero	31.9
Cont. Twin Creeks Rd	32.07
L Quito Rd	32.65
R Sobey Rd	32.69
L Chester Ave	33.57
R to stay on Chester Ave	33.6
L Allendale Ave	34.93
R to stay on Allendale Ave	35.32
R to stay on Allendale Ave	35.53
R Fruitvale Ave	35.73
R Saratoga Ave	36.03
L Scotland Dr	36.1
R Cumberland Dr	36.63
L Cox Ave	37.17
Cont. Wardell Rd	37.75
R Arroyo De Arguello	38.08
Cont. V√≠a Roncole	38.56
L Prospect Rd	38.85
Cont. S Stelling Rd	39.12
L Rainbow Dr	39.61
R Bubb Rd	40.11
L Hyannisport Dr	40.87
R Linda Vista Dr	41.34
Turn left to stay on Linda Vista Dr	41.39
L McClellan Rd	41.53
McClellan becomes Mira Vista Ave	41.88
L Palm Ave	42.04
R Mira Vista Rd	42.04
L Janice Ave	42.29
L Stevens Creek Blvd	42.48
R N Foothill Blvd	42.58
Cont. Foothill Expy	43.24
L Main St	47.58
Turn right	47.84
End Shoup Park	47.89

Ride to Valerie's for Lunch.

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Valerie has graciously agreed to host the HRU gang to lunch at her house at 2100 Bear Gulch. About 1 1/2 miles from Skyline. Warm up is Kings, Star Hill, Swett.

54 miles / 5,700 feet

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28888272

←		Turn left onto University Ave
0.1	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2
0.1	Right	Turn right onto Old Altos Rd	0.3
0.1	Right	Turn right onto Fremont Rd	0.4
1.1	Left	Turn left onto Concepcion Rd	1.4
0.9	Right	Turn right onto Purissima Rd	2.3
1.2	Left	Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	3.7
0.7	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	4.4
0.3	Right	Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	4.6
2	Left	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	6.6
1.1	Right	Turn right onto Portola Rd	7.7
3.4	Left	Turn left to stay on Portola Rd	11.1
0.2	Left	Slight left to stay on Portola Rd	11.3
0.6	Straight	Continue onto Woodside Rd	12
1.1	Left	Slight left onto Tripp Rd	13.1
0.9	Left	Turn left onto Kings Mountain Rd	13.9
4.3	Straight	Continue onto Tunitas Creek Rd	18.3
1.3	Right	Slight left onto Star Hill Rd	19.6
0.6	Left	Turn left onto Swett Rd	20.1
0.9	Right	Turn right onto CA-35	21
2.5	Right	Turn right onto Bear Gulch Rd	23.5

2.8	Right	Turn right onto CA-35	26.2
2.3	Right	Turn right toward CA-84 W	28.5
0	Right	Turn right onto CA-84 W	28.6
6.7	Left	Turn left onto Pescadero Creek Rd	35.2
1.1	Straight	Continue straight onto Alpine Rd	36.4
2.7	Left	Turn left to stay on Alpine Rd	39
4.8	Straight	Continue onto Page Mill Rd	43.9
6.4	Right	Turn right onto Altamont Rd	50.3
1.1	Left	Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	51.4
0.3	Left	Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd	51.6
0.6	Right	Turn right onto Elena Rd	52.3
0.2	Left	Turn left onto Robleda Rd	52.4
0.8	Right	Slight right onto Chapin Rd	53.3
0.3	Right	Turn right onto Burke Rd	53.5

HillsRUs Route for Wed Oct 31: Pacifica, Devils Slide

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 18:16:28 GMT

NOTE: The starting location for this ride will be the Pioneer Saloon (corner of Woodside Rd (84) and Whiskey Hill Road) NOT SHOUP

It promises to be a great day on the coast so lets explore Pacifica and Devils Slide.

Distance 61 mi Climb 4800 ft

Lunch: San Benito House in Half Moon Bay

RidewithGPS Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28842578

Turn left onto Woodside Rd	0.0 mi
Slight right onto Cañada Road	0.2 mi
Turn right onto Ralston Avenue Bike Trail	7.4 mi
Regroup	8.4 mi
Turn left onto Ralston Ave	8.4 mi
Continue onto Polhemus Rd	8.6 mi
Turn left onto Crystal Springs Rd	10.5 mi
Continue onto Sawyer Camp Recreation Trail	11.4 mi
REGROUP	11.4 mi
Turn right to stay on Sawyer Camp Recreation Trail	16.5 mi
REGROUP	17.4 mi
Continue onto Hillcrest Blvd	17.4 mi
Turn left onto Skyline Blvd	17.5 mi
Turn left onto Larkspur Dr	18.1 mi
REGROUP	18.2 mi
Turn right onto San Andreas Trail	18.2 mi
Slight right to stay on San Andreas Trail	19.6 mi
REGROUP	20.2 mi
Turn left onto Skyline Blvd	20.2 mi
Turn left onto Sharp Park Rd	22.1 mi
REGROUP	22.2 mi
Turn left onto Bradford Way	24.2 mi
REGROUP	24.2 mi
Turn left onto Mori Point Rd	24.7 mi
Continue onto CA-1 S	24.8 mi
Turn right toward California Coastal Trail/Devil's Slide Trail	27.8 mi
RESTROOMS REGROUP	27.8 mi
Continue onto California Coastal Trail/Devil's Slide Trail	27.9 mi
Turn left toward CA-1 S	29.2 mi
Turn right onto CA-1 S	29.3 mi
Turn left onto Kelly Ave	39.0 mi
Turn left onto Main St	39.2 mi
U-Turn	39.3 mi
LUNCH	39.3 mi
Turn left onto Cabrillo Hwy S	40.4 mi
Turn left onto Verde Rd	45.1 mi
Turn right to stay on Verde Rd	45.2 mi
REGROUP	45.2 mi
Slight left onto Lobitos Creek Rd	45.4 mi
Slight left onto Tunitas Creek Rd	49.5 mi
Turn left to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	53.9 mi
Continue onto Kings Mountain Rd	55.2 mi
Turn left onto Woodside Rd	60.2 mi
Turn right	61.2 mi

Kings, Tunitas, Lobitos Creek, Lobitos Creek Coutoff, Tunitas

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us route: Kings, Tunitas, Lobitos Creek, Lobitos Creek Cutoffand return via Tunitas / Kings

Weather forecast is good but rain cancels and poor weather may result in route change.

Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4242048

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 55 miles
Elevation: 5500 ft
Lunch: Bring lunch for Bike Hut

Route:

L University Ave 0.06
L Burke Rd 0.2
R Old Altos Rd 0.27
R Fremont Rd 0.38
L Concepcion Rd 1.45
R Purissima Rd 2.32
L Arastradero Rd 3.69
L Page Mill Rd 4.37
R Arastradero Rd 4.62
L Alpine Rd 6.62
R Portola Rd 7.76
Cont Woodside Rd 11.98
L Tripp Rd 13.1
L Kings Mountain Rd 13.95
Cont Tunitas Creek Rd 18.27
R Lobitos Creek Rd 23.97
L Verde Rd 28.08
L Lobitos Creek Cutoff 28.25
R Tunitas Creek Rd 29.94
Lunch at Bike Hut 30.93
Back up Tunitas
Cont Kings Mountain Rd 39.47
L Woodside Rd 44.49
R Whiskey Hill Rd 45.43
L Sand Hill Rd 46.81
R Santa Cruz Ave 49.75
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd 49.85
R Main St 55.3
L University Ave 55.33
Turn right 55.52
End - Shoup Park 55.57

Pescadero - CCW

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:00:00 GMT

The days are getting shorter so let's get at least one more ride to Pescadero before the weather turns. Rain cancels.

65 miles, 6500 ft. Lunch at Archangeli's Bakery.

Route on Ride with GPS

Notes	Miles
Shoup Park	0.0
L University Ave	0.1
L Burke Rd	0.2
R Old Altos Rd	0.3
R Fremont Rd	0.4
L Concepcion Rd	1.5
R Purissima Rd	2.3
L Arastradero Rd	3.7
L Page Mill Rd	4.4
R Arastradero Rd	4.6
L Alpine Rd	6.6
R Portola Rd	7.8
L Old La Honda Rd	10.7
L CA-35	14.1
R Old La Honda Rd	14.1
L CA-84 W	16.7
L Stage Rd	28.1
L Pescadero Creek Rd	35.4
R Alpine Rd	47.2
Cont. Page Mill Rd	54.7
R Altamont Rd	61.1
L Taaffe Rd	62.2
R Elena Rd	63.1
L Robleda Rd	63.3
R Chapin Rd	64.1
L Burke Rd	64.3
R University Ave	64.8
Turn right	64.9
Shoup Park	65.0

HRU Route For Wed Oct 10 - Kennedy Shannon W Extra Maze

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 20:02:38 GMT

Kennedy Shannon With Extra Maze

The route contains a short bike-path connector to Deodar Ln. Mt. Eden, Pierce, Peach Hill, Shannon / Kennedy and extra maze on way home between Los Gatos and Saratoga.. Rain cancels.

Distance: 48 miles. Elevation: 3500 ft per Ride With GPS
Lunch: Los Gatos Town Plaza Park
Ride Leader: Doug Hahn subbing for Steve Chapel

Turns	Miles
Start Shoup Park	0
R University Ave	0.07
L S El Monte Ave	0.6
R Foothill Expy	0.72
Cont. N Foothill Blvd	4.42
Cont. Stevens Canyon Rd	5.62
Cont. Mt Eden Rd	8.78
R Damon Ln	10.91
L Teerlink Way	10.94
R Pierce Rd	11.24
L Big Basin Way	12.1
R 6th St	13.48
L St Charles St	13.54
Sharp right onto Oak St	13.66
L Lomita Ave	13.7
L Vickery Ave	13.91
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd	14.31
R Montalvo Rd	14.33
L Piedmont Rd	14.98
R Peach Hill Rd	15.53
L Glen Una Dr	16.36
R to stay on Glen Una Dr	16.63
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd	17.14
R Austin Way	17.54
R Lancaster Rd	17.75
L Matilija Dr	18.02
L Ojai Dr	18.38
L Greenwood Ln	18.48
R Greenwood Rd	18.98
L Withey Rd	19.31
R Beck Ave	19.86
R Hernandez Ave	19.88
R Glen Ridge Ave	20.48
L Pennsylvania Ave	20.59
R Bayview Ave	20.68
L W Main St	20.71
Cont. Los Gatos Blvd	21.43
R Kennedy Rd	22.01
L to stay on Kennedy Rd	24.11
L Shannon Rd	25.32
L Englewood Ave	27.79
R Kennedy Rd	28.2
Cont. Caldwell Ave	28.42
L Bella Vista Ave	28.59
Cont. New York Ave	28.99
L Pleasant St	29.08
R E Main St	29.22
R University Ave	29.7
L Bachman Ave	30.04
R N Santa Cruz Ave	30.13
Cont. Winchester Blvd	30.87
L Daves Ave	31.07
R V√≠a Caballero	31.9
Cont. Twin Creeks Rd	32.07
L Quito Rd	32.65
R Sobey Rd	32.69
L Chester Ave	33.57
R to stay on Chester Ave	33.6
L Allendale Ave	34.93
R to stay on Allendale Ave	35.32
R to stay on Allendale Ave	35.53
R Fruitvale Ave	35.73
R Saratoga Ave	36.03
L Scotland Dr	36.1
R Cumberland Dr	36.63
L Cox Ave	37.17
Cont. Wardell Rd	37.75
R Arroyo De Arguello	38.08
Cont. V√≠a Roncole	38.56
L Prospect Rd	38.85
Cont. S Stelling Rd	39.12
L Rainbow Dr	39.61
R Bubb Rd	40.11
L Hyannisport Dr	40.87
R Linda Vista Dr	41.34
Turn left to stay on Linda Vista Dr	41.39
L McClellan Rd	41.53
McClellan becomes Mira Vista Ave	41.88
L Palm Ave	42.04
R Mira Vista Rd	42.04
L Janice Ave	42.29
L Stevens Creek Blvd	42.48
R N Foothill Blvd	42.58
Cont. Foothill Expy	43.24
L Main St	47.58
Turn right	47.84
End Shoup Park	47.89

HRU Route for Wed, Oct 3: Coastal Classic

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 17:32:34 GMT

The weather forecast is changing in our favor so lets do the Coastal Classic. Significantly wet roads will change the route to Kenndey/Shannon

Distance 56 mi Climb 5200 ft

Lunch: Bring Lunch to eat at the Bike Hut

RidewithGPS Link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/9610455

Turn left onto University Ave	0.1 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2 mi
Turn right onto Old Altos Rd	0.3 mi
Turn right onto Fremont Rd	0.4 mi
Turn left onto Concepcion Rd	1.5 mi
Turn right onto Purissima Rd	2.4 mi
Turn left to stay on Purissima Rd	2.6 mi
Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	3.7 mi
Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	4.4 mi
Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	4.7 mi
Turn left onto Alpine Rd	6.7 mi
Turn right onto Portola Rd	7.8 mi
Turn left onto Old La Honda Rd	10.7 mi
Turn left onto CA-35/Skyline Blvd	14.1 mi
Turn right onto Old La Honda Rd	14.1 mi
Slight left onto CA-84 W	16.7 mi
Turn right onto Stage Rd	28.1 mi
Turn right onto CA-1 N	29.3 mi
Turn right onto Tunitas Creek Rd	30.8 mi
Turn right to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	32.8 mi
Turn left to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	38.9 mi
At Tunitas Creek and Skyline Blvd, continue onto Kings Mountain Rd	40.2 mi
Turn left onto Woodside Rd	45.2 mi
Turn right onto Whiskey Hill Rd	46.2 mi
Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	47.5 mi
Slight left to stay on Sand Hill Rd	48.7 mi
Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	50.5 mi
Turn left onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	50.6 mi
Continue onto Foothill Expy	53.0 mi
Turn right onto Main St	56.0 mi
Turn left onto University Ave	56.1 mi
Turn right	56.2 mi

Big Basin and China Grade

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 16:00:00 GMT

HRU this week is Big Basin + China Grade. Redwood Gulch is a popular shortcut option on this ride.

Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1504447
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 68 miles
Elevation: 7,800 ft
Lunch: Big Basin Park HQ, very small store so bring food

Route:
Big Basin + China Grade
Depart University Ave
L El Monte Ave
R Foothill Expy
S Stevens Canyon
R Stevens Canyon
REGROUP restrooms on Mt. Eden fork
L Stevens Canyon
R Mt. Eden
R Pierce
R Hwy 9 (Big Basin Hwy)
REGROUP Saratoga Gap @ Skyline
- Water at CDF fire station if needed
S Hwy 9
REGROUP Hwy 9 @ Hwy 236
S Hwy 236
REGROUP Big Basin Park HQ (Lunch)
S Hwy 236
L China Grade
R Hwy 236
REGROUP Hwy 236 @ Hwy 9 STOP sign
S Hwy 9
L Skyline
REGROUP CDF fire station
R Page Mill Rd
R Altamont Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Elena Rd
L Robleda Rd
S Chapin Rd
L Burke Rd
R University Ave
A Shoup Park

Coastal Classic

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Trying to avoid the road work. A trip to the bike hut should be nice.

Old La Honda, West OLH, Hwy 84, Stage Road, Tunitas, Kings, Whisky Hill, Sand Hill, Footill to Shoup.

Lunch at Bike Hut. 56 miles, 5200 ft. Rain cancels.

Link to route on Ride With GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/9610455

Notes   Distance
Start of route  0.0
L University Ave        0.1
L Burke Rd      0.2
R Old Altos Rd  0.3
R Fremont Rd    0.4
L Concepcion Rd 1.5
R Purissima Rd  2.4
L Arastradero Rd        3.7
L Page Mill Rd  4.4
R Arastradero Rd        4.7
L Alpine Rd     6.7
R Portola Rd    7.8
L Old La Honda Rd       10.7
L CA-35/Skyline Blvd    14.1
R Old La Honda Rd       14.1
Slight left onto CA-84 W        16.7
R Stage Rd      28.1
R CA-1 N        29.3
R Tunitas Creek Rd      30.8
Cont. Kings Mountain Rd 40.2
L Woodside Rd   45.2
R Whiskey Hill Rd       46.2
L Sand Hill Rd  47.6
R Santa Cruz Ave        50.5
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd        50.6
Cont. Foothill Expy     53.0
R Main St       56.0
L University Ave        56.1
Turn right      56.2
End of route    56.3

HRU for Wed, Sept 12: Zayante !

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 21:07:16 GMT

The weather forecast for Wed is for Cool conditions which means good clinbing weather so lets do Zayante. If it is desired to skip the gravel on Redwood Gulch we can go via Mt Eden instead.

Distance 72 miles, Climb 7200 ft

Lunch: Bring lunch to eat along the route. Food also available at Zayante store

RideWithGPS Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28249136

Turn right toward University Ave	0.0 mi
Turn right onto University Ave	0.1 mi
Turn left onto S El Monte Ave	0.8 mi
Turn right onto Foothill Expy	0.9 mi
Continue onto Foothill Blvd	4.4 mi
Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	5.8 mi
Turn right to stay on Stevens Canyon Rd	8.9 mi
Turn left onto Redwood Gulch Rd	10.6 mi
Sharp right onto CA-9 S	12.0 mi
Regroup	15.1 mi
Turn left to stay on CA-9 S	21.2 mi
Turn right onto Mill St	32.3 mi
Regroup, Water	32.4 mi
Continue onto Glen Arbor Rd	32.6 mi
Turn left onto Larita Dr	33.6 mi
Turn left onto Quail Hollow Rd	33.6 mi
Turn left onto E Zayante Rd	35.7 mi
Regroup at Zayante Store	36.7 mi
Turn right to stay on E Zayante Rd	37.1 mi
Continue onto Upper Zayante Rd	41.1 mi
Turn right to stay on Upper Zayante Rd	42.0 mi
Regroup	44.6 mi
Turn left onto CA-35	44.7 mi
Turn left to stay on CA-35	44.9 mi
Turn right to stay on CA-35	45.6 mi
Regroup at Fire Station	56.5 mi
Sharp right onto Page Mill Rd	62.3 mi
Turn right onto Altamont Rd	68.7 mi
Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	69.8 mi
Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd	70.1 mi
Turn right onto Elena Rd	70.7 mi
Turn left onto Robleda Rd	70.9 mi
Slight right onto Chapin Rd	71.7 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd	71.9 mi
Turn right onto University Ave	72.4 mi

HRU Route For Wed Sept 5 - OLH, W Alpine, Portola St. Park

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:04:51 GMT

OLH, West OLH, West Apine, Portola St. Park and Page Mill

48 miles and about 6000 ft. Bring Lunch for Portola St. Park. Rain Cancels.

Ride Leader: Steve Chapel

Route on Ride with GPS

Turns	Distance
Shoup Park	0.0
L University Ave	0.1
L Burke Rd	0.2
R Old Altos Rd	0.3
R Fremont Rd	0.4
L Concepcion Rd	1.5
R Purissima Rd	2.3
L Arastradero Rd	3.7
L Page Mill Rd	4.4
R Arastradero Rd	4.7
L Alpine Rd	6.7
R Portola Rd	7.8
L Old La Honda Rd	10.7
L CA-35	14.1
R Old La Honda Rd	14.1
L CA-84 W	16.7
L Pescadero Creek Rd	20.6
Cont. Alpine Rd	21.7
R Portola State Park Rd	25.7
Lunch - At Park	29.7
Cont. Alpine Rd	33.9
Cont. Page Mill Rd	37.4
R Altamont Rd	43.8
L Taaffe Rd	44.9
R Elena Rd	45.8
L Robleda Rd	46.0
R Chapin Rd	46.8
L Burke Rd	47.1
R University Ave	47.5
R into Shoup	47.6
End of route	47.7

Pescadero Clockwise

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us route: Pescadero Clockwise

Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2175070

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 66 miles
Elevation: 6400 ft
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch in Pescadero

Route:

Pescadero Clockwise

D Shoup Park
L University Ave
L Burke Rd
R Chapin Rd
S Robleda Rd
R Elena Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Taaffe Rd
R Altamont

Rd Regroup at Black Rd
L Page Mill Rd

Regroup Top of Page Mill
S Alpine Rd
L Pescadero Creek Rd Regroup at Sam McDonald Pk

R Stage Rd

Lunch in Pescadero
R CA-84 E
R Old La Honda Rd
L CA-35 N

Regroup in Sky La Honda
L CA-84
R Portola Rd
L Sand Hill Rd
R Santa Cruz Ave
L Foothill Expy (G5)
R Main St
L University Ave

A Shoup Park

Tartan Trail / Bunker Hill

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 16:00:00 GMT

It looks to be cooler so here is an Emerald Hills ride that we haven't done in a while. Rain cancels.

We're doing the 2 climbs named in the subject line, adding some bumps along the way there and back. Optional lunch stop midway at the shopping plaza on Polhemus.

54 miles ,

4700 Ft.

Leader : Doug Hahn

Notes	Distance
Shiup Park	0.0
L University Ave	0.1
R Main St	0.2
L Foothill Expy	0.2
R Santa Cruz Ave	5.7
L Sand Hill Rd	5.8
R Manzanita Way	8.9
R Mountain Home Rd	10.2
L Woodside Rd	10.6
R Canada Road	10.6
R Godetia Dr	12.1
L Jefferson Ave	12.6
R Glencrag Way	12.9
Cont. Maple Way	13.4
L W Maple Way	13.6
L Eastview Way	14.0
R stay on Eastview Way	14.0
L Hillcrest Way	14.3
L Glenloch Way	14.6
L Sylvan Way	15.0
L Lakeview Way	15.8
L Cordilleras Rd	16.3
L Edgewood Rd	16.3
R Crestview Dr	16.6
Cont. Hallmark Dr	19.0
L Ralston Ave	20.5
Cont. Polhemus Rd	21.2
Cont. Crystal Springs Rd	23.1
L Tartan Trail Rd	23.3
R stay on Tartan Trail Rd	23.9
L Black Mountain Rd	24.4
R Wedgewood Dr	24.4
Cont. Black Mountain Rd	24.4
L CA-35 S/Hayne Rd	24.9
L CA-35 S	25.1
L Crystal Springs Rd	26.4
R Polhemus Rd	27.3
R Bunker Hill Dr	28.4
L CA-35 S	29.6
L CA-92 E/Ralston Ave	30.5
R Canada Road	31.1
R Olive Hill Ln	37.7
L Albion Ave	38.1
R Manuella Ave	38.6
R Kings Mountain Rd	39.0
L Tripp Rd	39.4
Cont. Woodside Rd	40.3
L Portola Rd	41.4
L Westridge Dr	44.5
R Cervantes Rd	45.0
R Minoca Rd	46.3
L Golden Oak Dr	46.9
L Alpine Rd	47.1
R Arastradero Rd	47.1
L Page Mill Rd	49.1
R Arastradero Rd	49.4
R La Cresta Dr	50.3
R Viscaino Rd	51.3
L Roble Ladera Rd	51.4
Cont. Purissima Rd	51.8
L Robleda Rd	52.4
R Chapin Rd	53.1
L Burke Rd	53.3
R University Ave	53.8
Turn right into Shoup	53.9
End of route	54.0

HRU for Wed, Aug 15 - Clockwise Around Lexington (modified)

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 22:27:32 GMT

The weather gods seem optimistic about Wed so lets do a great route that we haven't done in 2 years: Los Gatos, Lexington, Summit Rd, Skyline, Page Mill.

(Note: the route includes a 1 mile flat section of hardpacked dirt on the Los Gatos Creek trail. There is a 50 yd steep pitch at the end which is easily walked)

Distance: 61 mi Climb 6300 ft

Lunch: Bring Lunch to eat at Redwood Estates Park on Summit Rd.

RideWithGPS Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28329167

Turn right toward University Ave	0.0 mi
Turn right onto University Ave	0.1 mi
Turn left onto S El Monte Ave	0.8 mi
Turn right onto Foothill Expy	0.9 mi
Continue onto Foothill Blvd	4.4 mi
Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	5.8 mi
Continue onto Mt Eden Rd	8.9 mi
Turn right onto Pierce Rd	11.2 mi
Regroup	11.9 mi
Turn left onto CA-9 N/Big Basin Way	12.3 mi
Turn right onto 6th St	13.6 mi
Turn left onto St Charles St	13.7 mi
Sharp right onto Oak St	13.8 mi
Turn left onto Lomita Ave	13.9 mi
Turn left onto Vickery Ave	14.1 mi
Turn right onto Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd	14.5 mi
Turn right onto Montalvo Rd	14.5 mi
Turn left onto Piedmont Rd	15.1 mi
Turn right	15.4 mi
Turn left	15.4 mi
Regroup	15.5 mi
Turn left	15.5 mi
Turn right onto Piedmont Rd	15.8 mi
Turn right onto Peach Hill Rd	16.0 mi
Slight left onto Glen Una Dr	16.8 mi
Turn right to stay on Glen Una Dr	17.1 mi
Turn right onto Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd	17.6 mi
Turn right onto Ridgecrest Ave	19.1 mi
Turn left onto Beck Ave	19.7 mi
Turn right onto Hernandez Ave	19.7 mi
Slight right onto Glen Ridge Ave	20.3 mi
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Ave	20.4 mi
Turn right onto Bayview Ave	20.5 mi
Turn left onto W Main St	20.6 mi
Regroup	20.8 mi
Turn right onto Maple Pl	20.9 mi
Turn right onto Los Gatos Creek Trail	20.9 mi
Slight left onto Alma Bridge Rd	22.7 mi
Turn right onto Aldercroft Heights Rd	26.9 mi
Slight left onto Old Santa Cruz Highway	27.4 mi
Turn right onto Mountain Charlie Rd	30.1 mi
Slight right onto Summit Rd	30.8 mi
Turn right onto CA-35	30.8 mi
Lunch in Park	32.0 mi
Turn left to stay on CA-35	33.7 mi
Turn right to stay on CA-35	34.4 mi
Regroup	45.4 mi
Sharp right onto Page Mill Rd	51.1 mi
Turn right onto Altamont Rd	57.5 mi
Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	58.6 mi
Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd	58.9 mi
Turn right onto Elena Rd	59.5 mi
Turn left onto Robleda Rd	59.7 mi
Slight right onto Chapin Rd	60.5 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd	60.7 mi
Turn right onto University Ave	61.2 mi

HRU for Wed Aug 8

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 01:55:14 GMT

Halfmoon Bay via Kings, Tunitus Creek and Lobitos Creek Cutoff
68 miles 6600 feet, Bring or buy lunch in Halfmoon Bay. Rain cancels.

Steve Chapel Ride Leader

Route on Ride with GPS

Turns	Distance
Shoup Park	0.0
R Main St	0.2
L Foothill Expy	0.2
R Santa Cruz Ave	5.6
L Sand Hill Rd	5.8
R Whiskey Hill Rd	8.7
L Woodside Rd	10.1
R Kings Mountain Rd	11.0
Cont. Tunitas Creek Rd	16.0
R Lobitos Creek Cutoff	23.4
R Verde Rd	25.0
R Purisima Creek Rd	26.8
L Higgins Canyon Rd	30.4
R Main St	34.8
L CA-1 S	36.6
L Verde Rd	39.8
R to stay on Verde Rd	40.2
L Lobitos Creek Rd	41.8
L Tunitas Creek Rd	45.9
Cont. Kings Mountain Rd	51.6
L Woodside Rd	56.6
R Mountain Home Rd	57.3
L Manzanita Way	57.7
L Sand Hill Rd	59.0
R Santa Cruz Ave	62.1
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	62.2
R Main St	67.6
L University Ave	67.6
Shoup Park	67.8

Costal Classic

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 8/1/18 will be: The Coastal Classic.

Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9610455
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 56 miles
Elevation: 5500 ft
Lunch: The Bike Hut, bring or buy at La Honda Mkt

Route:
Shoup Park
L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

Regroup at Little Peoples Park

L Old La Honda Rd

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

S Old La Honda West

L CA Hwy 84 group

Regroup at La Honda Mkt

L Stage Rd

R Hwy 1

R Tunitas Creek

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

C Kings Mountain

L Woodside Rd (Hwy 84)

Regroup at Roberts Store

R Mountain Home Rd

L Manzanita Wy

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Junipero Serra Blvd

C Foothill Expy.

R Main St

L University Ave

R Shoup Park

Redwood Ramble (plus)

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Forecast is for heat so let's do a shorter, cooler ride.

Redwood ramble (plus) with an option to keep it cooler (don't go all the way to the gate on Bear Gulch) and an option to keep it shorter (go down 84 instead of taking Skyline to Pagemill).

59 miles, 7000 ft. Kings Mountain, Native Sons, Star Hill/Swett, Bear Gulch West and home via Skyline and Page Mill.

Bring or buy lunch (late in the ride) at Skywood Market, Sky Londa.

Route on https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23097840

Notes	Distance
Shoup Park	0
L University Ave	0.1
R Main St	0.2
L Foothill Expy	0.3
R Santa Cruz Ave	5.7
L Sand Hill Rd	5.8
R Whiskey Hill Rd	8.8
L Woodside Rd	10.1
R Albion Ave	10.7
Cont. Manuella Ave	11.1
R Kings Mountain R	11.6
Cont. Tunitas Creek	16.3
R Star Hill Rd	17.6
R Native Sons Rd	19.6
U Turn	21.1
R Star Hill Rd	22.5
U Turn	25
R Swett Rd	28.9
R CA-35	29.7
R Bear Gulch Rd	32.2
U-Turn	35.4
R CA-35	38.6
L Page Mill Rd	48.2
R Altamont Rd	54.6
L Taaffe Rd	55.7
R Elena Rd	56.6
L Robleda Rd	56.8
R Chapin Rd	57.6
L Burke Rd	57.8
R University Ave	58.3
Turn right into Shou	58.5
End of route	58.5

HRU for Wed, July 18 - Pescadero Figure 8

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 19:07:24 GMT

Pescadero Figure 8

Route: Page Mill, 84, 1, Bean Hollow, Pescadero Creek, 84, WOLH

Distance: 72 Miles, Climb: 6600 ft

Notes: Route can be shortened by 4 miles either by taking Stage or skipping Bean Hollow Loop.

Lunch: Arcangeli Grocery in Pescadero

RideWithGPS Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28021973

Turn right toward University Ave	0.0 mi
Turn left onto University Ave	0.1 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2 mi
Turn right onto Chapin Rd	0.6 mi
Continue onto Robleda Rd	0.9 mi
Turn right onto Elena Rd	1.7 mi
Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	1.9 mi
Turn right to stay on Taaffe Rd	2.5 mi
Turn right onto Altamont Rd	2.7 mi
Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	3.8 mi
Continue onto Alpine Rd	10.3 mi
Turn right to stay on Alpine Rd	15.1 mi
Continue onto Pescadero Creek Rd	17.7 mi
Turn left onto CA-84 W	18.8 mi
Turn left onto CA-1 S	27.1 mi
Turn left onto Bean Hollow Rd	34.5 mi
Slight right onto Pescadero Creek Rd	37.0 mi
Turn left onto Stage Rd	37.8 mi
Lunch	37.9 mi
Turn left onto Pescadero Creek Rd	38.0 mi
Continue onto CA-84 E	50.9 mi
Slight right onto Old La Honda Rd	54.8 mi
Turn left onto CA-35	57.4 mi
Turn right toward CA-84 E	58.9 mi
Turn right onto CA-84 E	58.9 mi
Sharp right onto Portola Rd	62.3 mi
Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	63.1 mi
Slight left to stay on Sand Hill Rd	65.1 mi
Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	66.8 mi
Turn left onto Junipero Serra Blvd	66.9 mi
Continue onto Foothill Expy	69.4 mi
Turn right onto W Edith Ave	72.1 mi
Turn left onto University Ave	72.1 mi

HRU for Wed July 11 - Coastal Classic Alt #2

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 03:04:23 GMT

Coastal Classic Backwards Plus Lobitos and Skyline / Page

Kings, Tunitas, Lobitos, Verde, Lobitos Cutoff, Tunitas, Hwy 1, Stage Road, 84, West OLH,Skyline, Down Page 65 miles, 6600 ft.

Lunch at The Bike Hut. Rain Cancels.

Ride Leader Steve Chapel

Route on Ride with GPS

Turns    Distance
Start Shoup Park    0
L University Ave    0.1
L Burke Rd    0.2
R Old Altos Rd    0.3
R Fremont Rd    0.4
L Concepcion Rd    1.5
R Purissima Rd    2.4
L Arastradero Rd    3.7
L Page Mill Rd    4.4
R Arastradero Rd    4.7
L Alpine Rd    6.7
R Portola Rd    7.8
Cont. Woodside Rd    12
L Tripp Rd    13.1
L Kings Mountain Rd    14
Cont. onto Tunitas Creek Rd    18.3
R Lobitos Creek Rd    24
L Verde Rd    28.1
L Lobitos Creek Cutoff    28.3
R Tunitas Creek Rd    30
L CA-1 S    32
L Stage Rd    33.5
L CA-84 E    34.7
R Old La Honda Rd    46.1
R CA-35    48.7
L Page Mill Rd    54.4
R Altamont Rd    60.9
L Taaffe Rd    61.9
R Elena Rd    62.8
L Robleda Rd    63
L Chapin Rd    63.8
L Burke Rd    64.1
R University Ave    64.5
R Shoup Park    64.7
End of route    64.7

Coastal Classic

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 7/4/18 will be: The Coastal Classic.

Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9610455
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 56 miles
Elevation: 5500 ft
Lunch: The Bike Hut, bring or buy at La Honda Mkt

Route:
Shoup Park
L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

Regroup at Little Peoples Park

L Old La Honda Rd

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

S Old La Honda West

L CA Hwy 84 group

Regroup at La Honda Mkt

L Stage Rd

R Hwy 1

R Tunitas Creek

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

C Kings Mountain

L Woodside Rd (Hwy 84)

Regroup at Roberts Store

R Mountain Home Rd

L Manzanita Wy

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Junipero Serra Blvd

C Foothill Expy.

R Main St

L University Ave

R Shoup Park

Pescadero CW

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Weather looks nice for a ride to Pescadero. Rain cancels.

Taafe, Page Mill, W. Alpine to Pescadero, back on Stage and 84.

Distance : 66 miles

Elevation : 6400 ft

Lunch : Arcangeli Grocery

Leader : Doug Hahn

ridewgps :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2175070

Route ::

Shoup Park
L University
L Burke, almost to end
R Chapin
cont. Robleda, to end
R Elena
L Taaffe
R Altamont
REGROUP Black Mountain
cont. Altamont
L Page Mill
REGROUP Skyline
X Skyline
cont. W Alpine
L Pescadero
REGROUP Sam McDonald(?) Park (on R, before summit)
cont. Pescadero
R Stage
LUNCH Arcangeli's Bakery
cont. Stage
R Hwy 84
R W Old La Honda
L Skyline
REGROUP Skywood Mkt, Sky Londa
L Hwy 84 (towards Woodside)
R Portola Rd, to end
L Sand Hill
R+L Alpine to Junipero Serra
X Oregon/Page Mill
cont. Foothill
R Main/Burke
L University
R Shoup Park

Kings, Tunitas, Lobitos, Bike Hut and Return via Tunitas

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Route: Shoup Park, Kings, Tunitas, Lobitos Creek, Lobitos Creek Cutoff
and return via Tunitas / Kings.

Distance: 55 miles. Total Ascent: about 5500 feet
Lunch at Bike Hut - Right off cutoff onto Tunitas. Rain Cancels

Turns Distance
Start of route 0
L University Ave 0.06
L Burke Rd 0.2
R Old Altos Rd 0.27
R Fremont Rd 0.38
L Concepcion Rd 1.45
R Purissima Rd 2.32
L Arastradero Rd 3.69
L Page Mill Rd 4.37
R Arastradero Rd 4.62
L Alpine Rd 6.62
R Portola Rd 7.76
Cont Woodside Rd 11.98
L Tripp Rd 13.1
L Kings Mountain Rd 13.95
Cont Tunitas Creek Rd 18.27
R Lobitos Creek Rd 23.97
L Verde Rd 28.08
L Lobitos Creek Cutoff 28.25
R Tunitas Creek Rd 29.94
Lunch at Bike Hut 30.93
Back up Tunitas
Cont Kings Mountain Rd 39.47
L Woodside Rd 44.49
R Whiskey Hill Rd 45.43
L Sand Hill Rd 46.81
R Santa Cruz Ave 49.75
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd 49.85
R Main St 55.3
L University Ave 55.33
Turn right 55.52
End - Shoup Park 55.57

Big Basin and China Grade

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:00:00 GMT

HRU this week is Big Basin + China Grade.

Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1504447
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 68 miles
Elevation: 7,800 ft
Lunch: Big Basin Park HQ, very small store so bring food

Route:
Big Basin + China Grade
Depart University Ave
L El Monte Ave
R Foothill Expy
S Stevens Canyon
R Stevens Canyon
REGROUP restrooms on Mt. Eden fork
L Stevens Canyon
R Mt. Eden
R Pierce
R Hwy 9 (Big Basin Hwy)
REGROUP Saratoga Gap @ Skyline
- Water at CDF fire station if needed
S Hwy 9
REGROUP Hwy 9 @ Hwy 236
S Hwy 236
REGROUP Big Basin Park HQ (Lunch)
S Hwy 236
L China Grade
R Hwy 236
REGROUP Hwy 236 @ Hwy 9 STOP sign
S Hwy 9
L Skyline
REGROUP CDF fire station
R Page Mill Rd
R Altamont Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Elena Rd
L Robleda Rd
S Chapin Rd
L Burke Rd
R University Ave
A Shoup Park

HRU for Wed, June 6 - Coastal Classic Via Page Mill

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Coastal Classic Via Page Mill

Page mill, West Alpine, HW 84, Stage and Tunitas. Lunch ast Bike Hut. RAIN CANCELS!
55 miles, 5,600 feet

Ride Leader Steve Chapel

Route on Ride with GPS

Notes	Distance
Start - Shoup Park	0
L University Ave	0.1
L Burke Rd	0.2
R Chapin Rd	0.6
Merge onto Robleda Rd	0.9
R Elena Rd	1.7
L Taaffe Rd	1.9
R Altamont Rd	2.8
L Page Mill Rd	3.9
Cont. Alpine Rd	10.3
Cont. Pescadero Rd	17.8
L CA-84 W	18.9
R Stage Rd	26.4
R CA-1 N	27.5
R Tunitas Creek Rd	29.1
Cont. Kings Mountain Rd	38.5
L Woodside Rd	43.5
R Whiskey Hill Rd	44.4
L Sand Hill Rd	45.8
R Santa Cruz Ave	48.8
L Junipero Serra Blvd	48.9
Cont. Foothill Expy	51.3
L Main St	54.3
L University Ave	54.3
R Shoup Park	54.5

Kennedy/Shannon with some extra

Thu, 31 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT

The forecast is cooler so let's take a shorter ride to the south. I see a high of 56 in La Honda.

The route contains a short bike-path connector to Deodar Ln.  Mt. Eden, Pierce, Peach Hill,
Shannon / Kennedy and extra maze on way home between Los Gatos and Saratoga.


Distance: 48 miles
Elevation: 3500 ft per Ride With GPS
Lunch: Los Gatos Town Plaza Park
Leader : Doug Hahn

Route on Ride with GPS; http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2139402 

Route   
R  University Ave       0.06
L  S El Monte Ave       0.6
R  Foothill Expy        0.72
Continue  N Foothill Blvd       4.41
Continue  Stevens Canyon Rd     5.62
Continue  Mt Eden Rd    8.78
R  Damon Ln     10.91
L  Teerlink Way 10.94
R  Pierce Rd    11.23
REGROUP at Winery       
L  Big Basin Way        12.09
R  6th St       13.47
L  St Charles St        13.54
Sharp right  Oak St     13.65
L  Lomita Ave   13.7
L  Vickery Ave  13.91
R  Saratoga Los Gatos Rd        14.31
R  Montalvo Rd  14.33
L  Piedmont Rd  14.97
REGROUP Villa Montalvo  
R  Peach Hill Rd        15.53
Slight left  Glen Una Dr        16.35
R to stay on Glen Una Dr        16.63
R  Saratoga Los Gatos Rd        17.13
R  Austin Way   17.54
R  Lancaster Rd 17.74
L  Matilija Dr  18.02
L  Ojai Dr      18.37
L  Greenwood Ln 18.48
R  Greenwood Rd 18.97
Path to   Deodar        
L  Withey Rd    19.31
R  Beck Ave     19.86
R  Hernandez Ave        19.88
R Glen Ridge Ave        20.47
L  Pennsylvania Ave     20.58
R  Bayview Ave  20.68
L  W Main St    20.71
REGROUP Town Plaza      
Continue  Los Gatos Blvd        21.44
R  Kennedy Rd   22.02
REGROUP Top Kennedy     
L  Shannon Rd   25.37
L  Englewood Ave        27.84
R  Kennedy Rd   28.26
Continue  Caldwell Ave  28.48
L  Bella Vista Ave      28.64
Continue  New York Ave  29.04
L  Pleasant St  29.13
R  E Main St    29.27
LUNCH - Town Plaza      
R  University Ave       29.75
L  Bachman Ave  30.09
R  N Santa Cruz Ave     30.18
Continue  Winchester Blvd       30.92
L  Daves Ave    31.12
R Vía Caballero 31.95
Continue  Twin Creeks Rd        32.12
L  Quito Rd     32.7
R  Sobey Rd     32.74
L  Chester Ave  33.62
REGROUP Chester L turn  
L  Allendale Ave        34.98
R  Fruitvale Ave        35.79
R  Saratoga Ave 36.08
L  Scotland Dr  36.16
REGROUP @ Scotland L turn       
R  Cumberland Dr        36.68
L  Cox Ave      37.22
Continue  Wardell Rd    37.8
R  Arroyo De Arguello   38.13
Continue  VÃa Roncole  38.62
L  Prospect Rd  38.9
Continue  S Stelling Rd 39.17
L  Rainbow Dr   39.66
R  Bubb Rd      40.16
L  Hyannisport Dr       40.92
R  Linda Vista Dr       41.39
L to stay on Linda Vista Dr     41.44
L  McClellan Rd 41.58
L  Palm Ave     42.09
R  Mira Vista Rd        42.1
L  Janice Ave   42.34
REGROUP before Stevens Creek L turn
L  Stevens Creek Blvd   42.54
R  N Foothill Blvd      42.63
L  Main St      47.63
R Shoup 47.89

Moody, Page, Skyline, WOLH, W Alpine

Wed, 23 May 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Short. May be cold , windy on top. If not Plan "B" would add Skyline after W. Alpine to Hwy 9. Bring lunch. No stop planned

42 miles / 5,300 feet

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27572525

University Ave	0.0 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.1 mi
Turn right onto Chapin Rd	0.6 mi
Continue onto Robleda Rd	0.8 mi
Turn left onto Elena Rd	1.6 mi
Turn right toward Moody Rd	2.4 mi
Turn right onto Moody Rd	2.4 mi
Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	5.2 mi
Slight right onto Skyline	11.1 mi
Turn left onto Old La Honda Rd	16.8 mi
Slight left onto CA-84 W	19.4 mi
Turn left onto Pescadero Creek Rd	23.3 mi
Continue straight onto Alpine Rd	24.5 mi
Turn left to stay on Alpine Rd	27.1 mi
Continue onto Page Mill Rd	31.9 mi
Turn right onto Altamont Rd	38.4 mi
Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	39.4 mi
Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd	39.7 mi
Turn right onto Elena Rd	40.3 mi
Turn left onto Robleda Rd	40.5 mi
Slight right onto Chapin Rd	41.3 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd	41.6 mi
Turn right onto University Ave	42.0 mi

Cathy Switzer Extended HRU Across USA

Thu, 17 May 2018 23:52:50 GMT

Reminder from Betty. Our own Cathy Switzer has a blog of her "extended vacation" across the US. Yesterday she rode over a hundred miles in 95 degree heat. Take a look here

For those who don't already know, our Wonder Woman has a daily blog also:

Travels

HRU For Wed May 15 - HMB Pauls Route

Tue, 15 May 2018 04:26:25 GMT

Halfmoon Bay via Kings, Tunitus Creek and Lobitos Creek Cutoff - 68 miles 6600 feet, Bring or buy lunch in Halfmoon Bay. Rain cancels.

Steve Chapel ride leader

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1305847

Turns	Distance
Shoup Park	0.0
R Main St	0.2
L Foothill Expy	0.2
R Santa Cruz Ave	5.6
L Sand Hill Rd	5.8
L Whiskey Hill Rd	8.7
L Woodside Rd	10.1
R Kings Mountain Rd	11.0
Cont. Tunitas Creek Rd	16.0
RLobitos Creek Cutoff	23.4
R Verde Rd	25.0
R Purisima Creek Rd	26.8
L Higgins Canyon Rd	30.4
R Main St	34.8
Lunch	36.6
L CA-1 S	36.6
L Verde Rd	39.8
R to stay on Verde Rd	40.2
L Lobitos Creek Rd	41.8
L Tunitas Creek Rd	45.9
Cont. Kings Mountain Rd	51.6
L Woodside Rd	56.6
R Mountain Home Rd	57.3
L Manzanita Way	57.7
L Sand Hill Rd	59.0
R Santa Cruz Ave	62.1
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	62.2
R Main St	67.6
L University Ave	67.6
Shoup Park	67.8

Hicks - Mt Umumhum

Thu, 10 May 2018 02:15:30 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 5/9/18 will be: Hicks-Mt Umunhum
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 67 miles
Elevation: 6,500 ft
Lunch: Bring Lunch

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25396212

	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	0.1
0.7	Left	Turn left onto S El Monte Ave	0.7
0.1	Right	Turn right onto Foothill Expy	0.9
3.6	Straight	Continue onto Foothill Blvd	4.4
1.3	Straight	Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	5.8
3.2	Straight	Continue onto Mt Eden Rd	8.9
2.1	Right	Turn right onto Damon Ln	11
0	Left	Turn left onto Teerlink Way	11.1
0.3	Right	Turn right onto Pierce Rd	11.4
0.9	Left	Turn left onto CA-9 N	12.2
1.4	Right	Turn right onto 6th St	13.6
0.1	Left	Turn left onto Oak St	13.8
0.1	Right	Turn right onto Lomita Ave	13.8
0.2	Left	Turn left onto Vickery Ave	14.1
0.4	Right	Turn right onto Saratoga Los Gatos Rd	14.5
2.5	Right	Turn right onto Ridgecrest Ave	16.9
0.6	Left	Turn left onto Beck Ave	17.5
0.1	Right	Turn right onto Hernandez Ave	17.6
0.5	Right	Turn right onto Peralta Ave	18.1
0.1	Left	Turn left onto Pennsylvania Ave	18.2
0.2	Right	Turn right onto Bayview Ave	18.4
0	Left	Turn left onto W Main St	18.4
0.7	Straight	Continue onto Los Gatos Blvd	19.1
0.6	Right	Turn right onto Kennedy Rd	19.7
3.3	Right	Turn right onto Shannon Rd	23
0.7	Right	Turn right onto Hicks Rd	23.7
5.3	Right	Turn right onto Mt Umunhum Rd	29
5.4	Summit	Summit ! U Turn	34.4
5.4	Left	Turn left onto Hicks Rd	39.9
5.3	Left	Turn left onto Shannon Rd	45.2
3.2	Left	Turn left onto Englewood Ave	48.4
0.4	Right	Turn right onto Kennedy Rd	48.8
0.2	Straight	Continue onto Caldwell Ave	49.1
0.4	Left	Turn left onto Bella Vista Ave	49.5
0.4	Straight	Continue onto New York Ave	49.9
0.1	Left	Turn left onto Pleasant St	50
0.1	Right	Turn right onto E Main St	50.1
0.7	Right	Turn right onto Bayview Ave	50.8
0	Left	Turn left onto Pennsylvania Ave	50.8
0.1	Right	Turn right onto Glen Ridge Ave	50.9
0.1	Left	Slight left onto Hernandez Ave	51.1
0.6	Left	Turn left onto Beck Ave	51.7
0.1	Right	Turn right onto Ridgecrest Ave	51.7
0.6	Left	Turn left onto Saratoga Los Gatos Rd	52.3
2.9	Straight	Continue onto Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd	55.2
1.7	Left	Turn left onto Wardell Rd	56.9
0.3	Right	Turn right onto Arroyo De Arguello	57.2
0.5	Straight	Continue onto Vía Roncole	57.7
0.3	Left	Turn left onto Prospect Rd	58
0.3	Straight	Continue onto S Stelling Rd	58.2
0.5	Left	Turn left onto Rainbow Dr	58.7
0.5	Right	Turn right onto Bubb Rd	59.2
0.8	Left	Turn left onto Hyannisport Dr	60
0.5	Right	Turn right onto Linda Vista Dr	60.5
0	Left	Turn left to stay on Linda Vista Dr	60.5
0.1	Left	Turn left onto McClellan Rd	60.7
0.4	Right	McClellan turns right and Mira Vista	61
0.2	Left	Turn left onto Palm Ave	61.2
0.2	Right	Turn right onto S Foothill Blvd	61.4
1.1	Straight	Continue onto Foothill Expy	62.5
4.2	Left	Turn left onto Main St	66.7
0	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	66.8
0.1	Right	Turn right	66.8

RWG, Big Basin, China Grade, Page Mill

Wed, 02 May 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Time for a trip to Big Basin park. Rain Cancels.

North Escape is extra credit.

Distance :: 65 mi

Elevation :: 7300 ft

Lunch :: Big Basin Park

Leader :: Doug Hahn

RWGPS :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27375354

Route sheet ::

65.2 miles

RWG, Big Basin China Grade

Leg	Dir	Type	Notes	Total
	←	Left	Turn left toward University Ave	0.0
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	0.0
0.6	←	Left	Turn left onto S El Monte Ave	0.7
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Foothill Expy	0.8
3.6	↑	Straight	Continue onto Foothill Blvd	4.4
1.3	↑	Straight	Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	5.7
3.2	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Stevens Canyon Rd	8.8
1.7	←	Left	Turn left onto Redwood Gulch Rd	10.5
1.4	→	Right	Sharp right onto CA-9 S	11.9
9.2	↑	Straight	Continue onto CA-236 N	21.1
13.3	←	Left	Sharp left onto China Grade Rd	34.4
3.4	→	Right	Turn right onto CA-236 S	37.8
4.7	↑	Straight	Continue onto CA-9 S	42.5
6.1	←	Left	Turn left onto CA-35 (signs for State 35/San Francisco)	48.6
6.4	→	Right	Sharp right onto Page Mill Rd	55.0
6.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Altamont Rd	61.4
1.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	62.5
0.3	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd	62.8
0.6	→	Right	Turn right onto Elena Rd	63.4
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Robleda Rd	63.5
0.8	→	Right	Slight right onto Chapin Rd	64.4
0.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	64.6
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	65.1
0.1	→	Right	Turn right	65.2

Print Ride With GPS · https://ridewithgps.com

Hwy 9, Skyline, Bear Creek, Black, 9, Page Mill

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 16:00:00 GMT

We'll head South to Bear Creek, Black. Return Skyline, Page Mill. Limited water and RR stops. Bring lunch.

60 miles/ 7,000 feet

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27317903

Turn right onto University Ave	0.1 mi
Turn left onto S El Monte Ave	0.7 mi
Turn right onto Foothill Expy	0.8 mi
Continue onto N Foothill Blvd	4.5 mi
Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	5.7 mi
Straight Mt Eden Rd	8.9 mi
Turn right onto Pierce Rd	11.2 mi
Slight right onto CA-9 S	12.2 mi
RR / water at CDF on Skyline	17.7 mi
Turn left onto CA-35	17.7 mi
Turn left onto CA-35/Bear Creek Rd	28.0 mi
Turn left onto Montevina Rd	31.7 mi
Turn left onto Black Rd	32.0 mi
RR / Water at school Sometimes if not locked	33.5 mi
Turn right onto CA-35/Skyline Blvd	36.5 mi
CDF water / "CAT" RR	43.5 mi
Turn right onto Page Mill Rd	49.3 mi
Turn right onto Altamont Rd	55.7 mi
Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	56.8 mi
Turn right onto Elena Rd	57.7 mi
Turn left onto Robleda Rd	57.9 mi
Slight right onto Chapin Rd	58.7 mi
Turn left onto Burke Rd	58.9 mi
Continue straight onto Old Altos Rd	59.3 mi
Continue onto Burke Rd	59.3 mi
Turn right onto University Ave	59.4 mi

HRU Route For Wed April 18 - Pete Petroski's Tre Cime di Woodside

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 01:43:05 GMT

Weather looks OK - Might be a bit cool. Lets do OLH, West OLH and Climb Kings

OLH, West OLH and Kings Mountain Rd, 50 Miles 5100 Ft
Bring lunch to eat at regroup. Rain cancels

Ride Leader Steve Chapel

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26791283

Type	Notes	Distance
Start	Shoup Park	0.0
Left	University Ave	0.1
Left	Burke Rd	0.2
Right	Old Altos Rd	0.3
Right	W Fremont Rd	0.4
Left	Concepcion Rd	1.5
Right	Purissima Rd	2.3
Left	Arastradero Rd	3.7
Left	Page Mill Rd	4.4
Right	Arastradero Rd	4.6
Left	Alpine Rd	6.6
Right	Willowbrook Dr	8.7
Left	Portola Rd	9.5
Left	Old La Honda Rd	11.6
Right	Skyline Blvd	15.0
Left	CA-84 W/La Honda Rd	16.5
Left	Old La Honda Rd	19.3
Left	CA-35 N/Skyline Blvd	21.9
Right	La Honda Rd/84	23.4
Left	Tripp Rd	27.9
Right	Kings Mountain Rd	28.8
Summit	U Turn at Skyline Blvd	34.2
Left	Descend Kings	34.3
Left	Woodside Rd	39.2
Right	Whiskey Hill Rd	40.2
Left	Sand Hill Rd	41.6
Right	Santa Cruz Ave	44.5
Left	G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	44.6
Straight	Cont. Foothill Expy	47.0
Right	Main St	50.1
Left	University Ave	50.1
Straight	Turn right into Shoup	50.2
End	End of route	50.3

Crystal Springs Neighborhoods

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:00:00 GMT

New Hills-R-Us route for 4/11/18: Crystal Springs Neighborhoods

Rain Cancels!
Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2899631 New link to add Flintstone House: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27201734

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 49 miles
Elevation: 3,600 ft by Ride with GPS
Lunch: I'm not sure about lunch stop, bring snacks

Route:

L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Old Altos Rd

R Fremont Rd

R To stay on Fremont

L St Francis Rd

R La Cresta Dr

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

L Portola Rd

S Mountain Home Rd Regroup at Roberts

C Cañada Road

C CA-92 E/Ralston Ave

R CA-35

R Bunker Hill Dr

L Polhemus Rd

C Crystal Springs Rd

L Tartan Trail Rd

R Black Mountain Rd

L Black Mountain Rd

R Woodridge Rd

R Crystal Springs Rd

C Polhemus Rd

L Ascension Dr

L Bel Aire Rd

R Laurie Ln

R Parrott Dr

L De Anza Blvd

R De Anza Blvd

L Polhemus Rd

C Ralston Ave

R Ralston Avenue Bike Trail

L Cañada Road

Regroup at Roberts

L Woodside Rd

R Whiskey Hill Rd

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Junipero Serra Blvd

C Foothill Expy

R Main St

L University Ave

9:00 AM start, Pescadero CCW

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 16:00:00 GMT

9:00 AM start

Pescadero CCW (OLH, 84, Stage, Haskins, W Alpine), rain cancels.

Distance :: 65 miles,

Elevation :: 6500 ft.

Lunch at Archangeli's Bakery

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Route on Ride with GPS

Notes	Miles
Shoup Park	0.0
L University Ave	0.1
L Burke Rd	0.2
R Old Altos Rd	0.3
R Fremont Rd	0.4
L Concepcion Rd	1.5
R Purissima Rd	2.3
L Arastradero Rd	3.7
L Page Mill Rd	4.4
R Arastradero Rd	4.6
L Alpine Rd	6.6
R Portola Rd	7.8
L Old La Honda Rd	10.7
L CA-35	14.1
R Old La Honda Rd	14.1
L CA-84 W	16.7
L Stage Rd	28.1
L Pescadero Creek Rd	35.4
R Alpine Rd	47.2
Cont. Page Mill Rd	54.7
R Altamont Rd	61.1
L Taaffe Rd	62.2
R Elena Rd	63.1
L Robleda Rd	63.3
R Chapin Rd	64.1
L Burke Rd	64.3
R University Ave	64.8
Turn right	64.9
Shoup Park	65.0

Change of Plans Coastal Classic

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:01:00 GMT

COASTAL CLASSIC

Old La Honda, West OLH, Hwy 84, Stage Road, Tunitas, Kings, Whiskey Hill, Sand Hill, Foothill to Shoup.

Lunch at Bike Hut
56 miles, 5200 ft. Rain cancels.

GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27107310

L University 0.1
L Burke Rd 0.2
R Old Altos Rd 0.3
R Fremont Rd 0.4
L Concepcion Rd 1.5
R Purissima Rd 2.4
L Arastradero 3.7
L Page Mill Rd 4.4
R Arastradero 4.7
L Alpine Rd 6.7
R Portola Rd 7.8
L Old La Honda 10.7
L Skyline Blvd 14.1
R W OldLa Honda 14.1
L onto CA-84 16.7
R Stage Rd 28.1
R CA-1 N 29.3
R Tunitas 30.8
Cont. Kings 40.2
L Woodside Rd 45.2
R Whiskey Hill 46.2
L Sand Hill Rd 47.6
R Santa Cruz 50.5
L Junipero Serra50.6
Cont. Foothill 53.0
R Main St 56.0
L University 56.1
R into Shoup 56.2

Moody, Golden Oak, Summit, Patrol, Kings

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:00:00 GMT

This ride has two up and backs. Summit Springs, Patrol. Then Kings, SKyline, 84. And LaCresta on the way home. Bring,buy lunch Skylonda. Rain cancels. 45 miles and 5,200 feet.

GPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12617119

Start Shoup 0

L University 0.04

L Burke Rd 0.19

R Chapin Rd 0.63

Cont. Robleda 0.88

L Elena Rd 1.7

R Moody Rd 2.44

R Page Mill 5.29

L Arastradero 7.81

L Alpine Rd 9.81

R Golden Oak 9.88

R Peak Ln 10.64

R Cervantes 10.73

L Fawn Ln 10.77

L Golden Hills 11.13

L Westridge Dr 11.79

R Portola Rd 12.88

Cont. Woodside 15.97

L Tripp Rd 17.08

L Noel Rd 17.21

R Partition Rd 17.3

L Summit Spring 17.6

U Turn 18.17

L Patrol 18.5

U-Turn 19.58

L Entrance Way 20.24

L Kings Mt Rd 20.34

L CA-35 24.48

L CA-84/ 29.97

R Portola Rd 33.46

L Alpine Rd 37.68

R Arastradero 38.82

L Page Mill 40.81

R Arastradero 41.05

R La Cresta Dr 41.99

Cont Viscaino 43

L Concepcion Rd 43.41

R Fremont Rd 43.69

L Edith Ave 44.47

R University 44.64

Right Shoup 45.05

End of route 45.16

HRU Redo -- Fri March 23 - Kennedy Shannon With some Extras

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 03:28:43 GMT

This ride was planned for Wed but cancelled because of rain. Lets try again for Friday, March 23 Kennedy/Shannon Long

Leader: Steve Chapel
Distance: 48 miles
Elevation: 3,500 ft
Lunch: Los Gatos Town Plaza Park

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2139402

Rain Cancels

Route
R University Ave    0.06
L S El Monte Ave    0.6
R Foothill Expy    0.72
Continue N Foothill Blvd    4.41
Continue Stevens Canyon Rd    5.62
Continue Mt Eden Rd    8.78
R Damon Ln    10.91
L Teerlink Way    10.94
R Pierce Rd    11.23
REGROUP at Winery
L Big Basin Way    12.09
R 6th St    13.47
L St Charles St    13.54
Sharp right Oak St    13.65
L Lomita Ave    13.7
L Vickery Ave    13.91
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd    14.31
R Montalvo Rd    14.33
L Piedmont Rd    14.97
REGROUP Villa Montalvo
R Peach Hill Rd    15.53
Slight left Glen Una Dr    16.35
R to stay on Glen Una Dr    16.63
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd    17.13
R Austin Way    17.54
R Lancaster Rd    17.74
L Matilija Dr    18.02
L Ojai Dr    18.37
L Greenwood Ln    18.48
R Greenwood Rd    18.97
Path to   Deodar
L Withey Rd    19.31
R Beck Ave    19.86
R Hernandez Ave    19.88
R Glen Ridge Ave    20.47
L Pennsylvania Ave    20.58
R Bayview Ave    20.68
L W Main St    20.71
REGROUP Town Plaza
Continue Los Gatos Blvd    21.44
R Kennedy Rd    22.02
REGROUP Top Kennedy
L Shannon Rd    25.37
L Englewood Ave    27.84
R Kennedy Rd    28.26
Continue Caldwell Ave    28.48
L Bella Vista Ave    28.64
Continue New York Ave    29.04
L Pleasant St    29.13
R E Main St    29.27
LUNCH - Town Plaza
R University Ave    29.75
L Bachman Ave    30.09
R N Santa Cruz Ave    30.18
Continue Winchester Blvd    30.92
L Daves Ave    31.12
R Vía Caballero    31.95
Continue Twin Creeks Rd    32.12
L Quito Rd    32.7
R Sobey Rd    32.74
L Chester Ave    33.62
REGROUP Chester L turn
L Allendale Ave    34.98
R Fruitvale Ave    35.79
R Saratoga Ave    36.08
L Scotland Dr    36.16
REGROUP @ Scotland L turn
R Cumberland Dr    36.68
L Cox Ave    37.22
Continue Wardell Rd    37.8
R Arroyo De Arguello    38.13
Continue VÃa Roncole    38.62
L Prospect Rd    38.9
Continue S Stelling Rd    39.17
L Rainbow Dr    39.66
R Bubb Rd    40.16
L Hyannisport Dr    40.92
R Linda Vista Dr    41.39
L to stay on Linda Vista Dr    41.44
L McClellan Rd    41.58
L Palm Ave    42.09
R Mira Vista Rd    42.1
L Janice Ave    42.34
REGROUP before Stevens Creek L turn
L Stevens Creek Blvd    42.54
R N Foothill Blvd    42.63
L Main St    47.63
R Shoup    47.89

Kennedy/Shannon Long

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 3/14/18 will be: Kennedy/Shannon Long
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 48 miles
Elevation: 3,500 ft
Lunch: Los Gatos Town Plaza Park

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2139402

Rain Cancels

 
 Route: Kennedy-Shannon Long
 R  University Ave      0.06

L  S El Monte Ave      0.6

R  Foothill Expy       0.72

Continue  N Foothill Blvd   4.41

Continue  Stevens Canyon Rd 5.62

Continue  Mt Eden Rd   8.78

R  Damon Ln    10.91

L  Teerlink Way 10.94

R  Pierce Rd   11.23

REGROUP at Winery

L  Big Basin Way       12.09

R  6th St      13.47

L  St Charles St       13.54

Sharp right  Oak St    13.65

L  Lomita Ave  13.7

L  Vickery Ave 13.91

R  Saratoga Los Gatos Rd    14.31

R  Montalvo Rd 14.33

L  Piedmont Rd 14.97

REGROUP Villa Montalvo

R  Peach Hill Rd       15.53

Slight left  Glen Una Dr    16.35

R to stay on Glen Una Dr    16.63

R  Saratoga Los Gatos Rd    17.13

R  Austin Way  17.54

R  Lancaster Rd 17.74

L  Matilija Dr 18.02

L  Ojai Dr     18.37

L  Greenwood Ln 18.48

R  Greenwood Rd 18.97

Path to   Deodar

L  Withey Rd   19.31

R  Beck Ave    19.86

R  Hernandez Ave       19.88

R Glen Ridge Ave       20.47

L  Pennsylvania Ave    20.58

R  Bayview Ave 20.68

L  W Main St   20.71

REGROUP Town Plaza

Continue  Los Gatos Blvd    21.44

R  Kennedy Rd  22.02

REGROUP Top Kennedy

L  Shannon Rd  25.37

L  Englewood Ave       27.84

R  Kennedy Rd  28.26

Continue  Caldwell Ave 28.48

L  Bella Vista Ave     28.64

Continue  New York Ave 29.04

L  Pleasant St 29.13

R  E Main St   29.27

LUNCH - Town Plaza

R  University Ave      29.75

L  Bachman Ave 30.09

R  N Santa Cruz Ave    30.18

Continue  Winchester Blvd   30.92

L  Daves Ave   31.12

R Vía Caballero 31.95

Continue  Twin Creeks Rd    32.12

L  Quito Rd    32.7

R  Sobey Rd    32.74

L  Chester Ave 33.62

REGROUP Chester L turn

L  Allendale Ave       34.98

R  Fruitvale Ave       35.79

R  Saratoga Ave 36.08

L  Scotland Dr 36.16

REGROUP @ Scotland L turn

R  Cumberland Dr       36.68

L  Cox Ave     37.22

Continue  Wardell Rd   37.8

R  Arroyo De Arguello  38.13

Continue  VÃa Roncole  38.62

L  Prospect Rd 38.9

Continue  S Stelling Rd     39.17

L  Rainbow Dr  39.66

R  Bubb Rd     40.16

L  Hyannisport Dr      40.92

R  Linda Vista Dr      41.39

L to stay on Linda Vista Dr 41.44

L  McClellan Rd 41.58

L  Palm Ave    42.09

R  Mira Vista Rd       42.1

L  Janice Ave  42.34

REGROUP before Stevens Creek L turn

L  Stevens Creek Blvd  42.54

R  N Foothill Blvd     42.63

L  Main St     47.63

R Shoup 47.89

Rancho San Antonio, RW Gulch, Skyline

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 18:00:00 GMT

The forecast looks nice so let's try riding Skyline.

Regroup at Fire station, bring or buy lunch at Skylonda.

Rain cancels.

Distance :: 46 mi

Elevation :: 4500 ft

Lunch :: Skylonda

Leader :: Doug Hahn

ridewithgps :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26966772

Route ::

	→	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	0.1
1.1	↑	Straight	Continue onto Anita Ave	1.1
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Border Rd	1.2
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Valley View Dr	1.5
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Summerhill Ave	1.9
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Hilltop Dr	1.9
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Hillview Rd	2.0
0.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Fairway Dr	2.6
0.5	↑	Straight	Continue straight onto Loyola Dr	3.0
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Esberg Rd	3.3
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Mora Dr	3.4
0.8	↑	Straight	Continue onto Mora Trail	4.2
0.6	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Mora Trail	4.8
0.0	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Mora Trail	4.8
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Rancho San Antonio Service Rd	4.8
1.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Cristo Rey Dr	6.1
0.1	↑	Straight	At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit and stay on Cristo Rey Dr	6.3
0.8	→	Right	Turn right onto N Foothill Blvd	7.1
1.2	↑	Straight	Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	8.3
3.2	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Stevens Canyon Rd	11.4
1.7	←	Left	Turn left onto Redwood Gulch Rd	13.1
1.4	→	Right	Sharp right onto CA-9 S	14.5
3.0	→	Right	Slight right onto CA-35	17.5
13.6	→	Right	Turn right toward CA-84 E	31.1
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto CA-84 E	31.2
3.4	→	Right	Sharp right onto Portola Rd	34.6
0.8	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Portola Rd	35.4
3.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	38.8
1.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	39.9
2.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	41.9
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	42.1
0.7	→	Right	Turn right onto Purissima Rd	42.8
1.8	←	Left	Turn left onto Robleda Rd	44.6
0.6	→	Right	Slight right onto Chapin Rd	45.3
0.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	45.5
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	46.0

Steve's Five Loops Modified

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Five Loops From Shoup Modified - a good route for a rainy day

42 miles/4,200 feet

Route on Ride with GPS

Notes	Distanct
Start Shoup Park	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
Cont. Anita Ave	1.1
L Border Rd	1.2
R Valley View Dr	1.5
L Summerhill Ave	1.9
R Magdalena Ave	2.2
L Hillview Dr	2.3
R Fairway Dr	2.4
Cont. Loyola Dr	2.9
R Terrace Dr	3.6
R Mora Dr	3.9
R Sunhills Dr	4.9
L W Loyola Dr	5.0
R Ravensbury Ave	5.4
L Camino Hermoso Dr	6.0
R Magdalena Ave	6.5
L Stonebrook Dr	7.2
R Kate Dr	7.5
L Teresa Way	7.6
Cont. Stonebrook Dr	7.7
R Oak Knoll Cir	7.9
R cont. Oak Knoll Cir	8.0
R cont. Oak Knoll Cir	8.4
R cont. Oak Knoll Cir	8.5
Cont. Prospect Ave	8.5
L La Loma Dr	8.9
R Summit Wood Rd	9.1
L Tepa Way	9.6
R Moody Rd	9.8
L Altamont Rd	9.8
Conti. Altamont Cir	12.0
R Page Mill Rd	12.6
R into Footh Hill Park	12.9
Left Descend around lake	13.2
Right at Interpretive Center	14.0
Left Page Mill	15.2
L Alexis Dr	16.7
Make a U-turn	17.7
L Page Mill Rd	18.8
L Paseo Del Roble Dr	18.8
L Page Mill Rd	19.6
L Arastradero Rd	19.8
L Alpine Rd	21.8
R Golden Oak Dr	21.9
R Alpine Rd	23.5
R Portola Rd	24.1
R Westridge Dr	25.3
R Cervantes Rd	25.8
L Westridge Dr	27.3
R Portola Rd	29.4
Cont. Sand Hill Rd	31.7
R Santa Cruz Ave	35.4
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	35.5
Cont. Foothill Expy	38.0
R Hillview Ave	38.5
Cont. onto Fremont Rd	39.2
L Burke Rd	41.3
R University Ave	41.6
R Shoup Park	41.7
End of Ride	41.8

HRU for Wed Feb 21 - Kennedy Shannon

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 01:01:45 GMT

A ride for a cold day: Kennedy/Shannon via Saratoga and Los Gatos

The route is Kennedy Shannon, 45 miles and about 3100 ft. Bring or buy lunch in Los Gatos. Rain Cancels.

Ride Leader Steve Chapel

Route on Ride with GPS

Turns	Distance
Shoup Park	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
L El Monte Ave	0.7
R Foothill Expy	0.8
Cont. Stevens Canyon Rd	5.7
Cont. Mt Eden Rd	8.9
R Pierce Rd	11.2
L Big Basin Way	12.2
R 6th St	13.6
L Oak St	13.7
R Lomita Ave	13.8
L Vickery Ave	14.0
R Route 9 N	14.4
R Montalvo Rd	14.4
L Piedmont Rd	15.1
R Peach Hill Rd	15.7
L Glen Una Dr	16.5
R Route 9 N	17.3
R Ridgecrest Ave	18.7
L Beck Ave	19.3
R Hernandez Ave	19.4
R Glen Ridge Ave	20.0
L Pennsylvania Ave	20.1
R Bayview Ave	20.2
L W Main St	20.2
Cont. Los Gatos Blvd	20.9
R Kennedy Rd	21.5
L Shannon Rd	24.8
L Englewood Ave	27.3
R Kennedy Rd	27.7
Cont. Caldwell Ave	27.9
L Bella Vista Ave	28.1
Cont. New York Ave	28.5
L Pleasant St	28.6
R E Main St	28.7
R University Ave	29.2
L Route 9 S	29.7
Cont. Saratoga Sunnyvale	33.3
L Wardell Rd	35.0
R Arroyo De Arguello	35.3
Cont. Via Roncole	35.8
L Prospect Rd	36.1
Cont. S Stelling Rd	36.4
L Rainbow Dr	36.9
R Bubb Rd	37.4
L Hyannisport Dr	38.1
R Linda Vista Dr	38.6
L McClellan Rd	38.8
L Palm Ave	39.3
R S Foothill Blvd	39.5
Cont. Foothill Expy	40.5
L S El Monte Ave	44.2
R University Ave	44.4
Turn left	45.0
Shoup Park	45.1

Both Sides of OLH+

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:00:00 GMT

Weather looks good so lets do the Both Sides of OLH+ ride.
Rain Cancels

The Hills-R-Us route: Both Sides of OLH+
Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1879963

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 42 miles
Elevation: 4200 ft
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch at Skywood Market, Sky Londa.

Route:

Shoup Park
L University Ave
L Burke Rd
R Old Altos Rd
R W Fremont Rd
L Concepcion Rd
R Purissima Rd
L Arastradero Rd
L Page Mill Rd
R Arastradero Rd
R Alpine Rd
L Santa Cruz Av
L Sand Hill Rd
S Portola Rd
R Old La Honda Rd
Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd).
R Skyline Blvd
L CA Hwy 84
L Old La Honda Rd
Caution: blind curve. Regroup at top.
L Skyline Blvd
Regroup, food, water, restroom in Sky Londa.
R CA Hwy 84
R Portola Rd - Hairpin curve.
R Portola Rd
L Alpine Rd
R Arastradero Rd
R Page Mill Rd
L Altamont Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Elena Rd
L Robleda Rd
R Chapin Rd
L Burke Rd
R University Rd
R Shoup Park

PAGE, PORTOLA ST. PARK, WEST OLH

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 18:00:00 GMT

It looks like it will be a beautiful day for riding. For anyone wanting a shorter ride you can treat PSP as extra credit.

Lunch at Skylonda, rain cancels.

Distance :: 48 mi

Elevation :: 5900 ft

Leader :: Doug Hahn

ridewgps :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10270621

Turns     Distance
Shoup   0.0
L University Ave        0.1
L Burke Rd      0.2
R Chapin Rd     0.7
Cont. Robleda Rd        0.9
R Elena Rd      1.7
L Taaffe Rd     1.9
R Altamont Rd   2.8
L Page Mill Rd  3.9
Cont. Alpine Rd 10.3
Cont. Portola State Park Rd     13.8
Regroup Portola St Park 17.3
L Alpine Rd     20.9
Cont. Pescadero Rd      24.9
Cont. CA-84 E   26.0
R Old La Honda Rd       29.9
L Skyline Blvd  32.5
Lunch Skylonda  33.9
Descend 84 East 34.0
Sharp right onto Portola Rd     37.4
L Sand Hill Rd  38.2
R Santa Cruz Ave        42.0
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd        42.1
Cont. Foothill Expy     44.5
R Main St       47.5
L University Ave        47.5
R Shoup Park    47.7

Kings Mountain and West Old La Honda

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:00:00 GMT

Leader: Dave Fitch

Distance: 44 miles

Elevation: 3940 feet

RideWithGPS (Thanks to Steve Carman!):

PDF (Thanks to Steve Prothero!):

http://www.westernwheelers.org/main/routes/spro/routesheets/ShoupPark_Kings_WOLH.pdf

HRU For Wed Jan 24 - Tour Around Los Altos/Portola Hills

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 22:52:54 GMT

Tour Around Los Altos/Portola Hills - A Ride for Rain Days

Lets stay close to home Wednesday. Rain should hold off until about 2.

Quinn Hill, Mora, Blandor, Moody, Footill Park, Westridge, La Cresta
30 miles, 3200 feet. Bring a snack for Foothills Park. Rain cancels.

Steve Chapel Ride leader.

Route on Ride with GPS

Notes	Distance
Start of route	0.0
R University Ave	0.0
R Quinnhill Rd	1.1
L Summerhill Ave	1.5
R Hilltop Dr	1.7
L Hillview Rd	1.8
R Fairway Dr	2.4
Cont. onto Loyola Dr	2.9
R Esberg Rd	3.1
R Mora Dr	3.2
R Sunhills Dr	3.9
L Kenbar Rd	4.0
R Rolly Rd	4.1
L W Loyola Dr	4.2
Cont. Camino Hermoso	4.4
L Magdalena Ave	4.6
L Blandor Way	5.0
R Olive Tree Ln	5.1
L Blandor Way	6.2
L Magdalena Ave	6.3
L Stonebrook Dr	6.7
R Kate Dr	7.1
L Teresa Way	7.2
L Prospect Ave	7.5
L La Loma Dr	7.8
R Summit Wood Rd	8.1
L onto Tepa Way	8.5
L Moody Rd	8.7
R Page Mill Rd	11.3
L into Foothill Park	11.5
L at lake	11.7
R at Interpretive Center	12.5
R at Top	13.2
L Page Mill Rd	13.8
L Arastradero Rd	13.8
L Alpine Rd	16.1
R Portola Rd	18.1
R Westridge Dr	19.2
R Alpine Rd	20.4
L Arastradero Rd	23.3
L Page Mill Rd	24.0
R Arastradero Rd	26.0
R La Cresta Dr	26.3
R Viscaino Rd	27.2
L Roble Ladera Rd	28.2
Cont. Purissima Rd	28.3
L Robleda Rd	28.6
R Chapin Rd	29.3
L Burke Rd	29.9
R University Ave	30.2
Turn right	30.6
End of route	30.8

Mike's Swan Song

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 18:00:00 GMT

Lets do Mike K's Swan Song! Rain cancels. No lunch stop (there is a option for lunch but usually it is skipped) so bring snacks.

The Hills-R-Us route: LAH quarry, Moody, Foothills Park, Alpine/Joaquin, Westridge, St. Francis/La Cresta
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5193536

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 40 miles
Elevation: 4500 ft
Lunch: Bring snacks, no lunch stop

Route:

Five bumps to Montebello

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 18:00:00 GMT

The rain should be done but the roads may still be wet and debris strewn so let's stay local. Bring lunch. Rain cancels.

Distance :: 40 mi

Elevation :: 4800 ft

Leader :: Doug Hahn

RideWithGPS :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10970821

Route ::

Turns	Distance
Shoup Park	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
Continue onto Anita Ave	1.1
L Border Rd	1.2
R Valley View Dr	1.5
R Summerhill Ave	1.9
L Hilltop Dr	1.9
L Hillview Rd	2.0
R Fairway Dr	2.6
Continue straight onto Loyola Dr	3.1
R Esberg Rd	3.3
R Mora Dr	3.4
Continue onto Mora Trail	4.2
L Service Rd	4.8
R Cristo Rey Dr	6.1
L to stay on Cristo Rey Dr	6.3
Stright at circle, Cristo Rey Dr	6.3
R N Foothill Blvd	7.1
L Stevens Creek Blvd	7.7
R Janice Ave	7.8
R Mira Vista Rd	8.0
L Palm Ave	8.3
R Mira Vista Ave	8.3
L McClellan Rd	8.4
R Linda Vista Dr	8.8
R Hyannisport Dr	9.0
L Linda Vista Dr	9.0
R Santa Teresa Dr	9.5
Cont. Terrace Dr	9.6
R Terra Bella Dr	9.6
L Lindy Ln	9.7
L Regnart Rd	9.9
R Monrovia St	10.0
R Bubb Rd	10.1
L Rainbow Dr	10.2
R 7 Springs Ln	10.5
L Seven Springs Dr	10.6
L Seven Springs Pkwy	10.7
L Prospect Rd	11.1
R Parker Ranch Rd	11.1
L Parker Ranch Ct	11.8
L Comer Ct	12.5
R to stay on Comer Ct	12.5
L Comer Dr	12.6
R Pierce Rd	13.0
L Sarahills Dr	13.8
L to stay on Sarahills Dr	14.0
L Verde Vista Ln	14.6
R Tamworth Ave	14.8
R Seaton Ave	14.9
L Malcom Ave	15.1
L Trinity Ave	15.2
R Pontiac Ave	15.2
L Saratoga Hills Rd	15.4
R Reid Ln	15.4
L Canyon View Dr	15.5
R Elva Ave	15.5
L 4th St	15.7
R Springer Ave	15.8
L to stay on Springer Ave	16.1
R Big Basin Way	16.1
R Toll Gate Rd	16.4
Continue onto Saratoga Heights Dr	16.9
R Pierce Rd	17.4
L Mt Eden Rd	17.7
Cont. Stevens Canyon Rd	20.0
L Montebello Rd	21.4
L Stevens Canyon Rd	31.9
Cont. S Foothill Blvd	33.6
L S El Monte Ave	38.6
R University Ave	38.7
Turn left	39.3
Shoup Park	39.4

Happy New Year! 5 Loops-Steve Prothero Version

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 18:00:00 GMT

Rain in forecast but moving into later in the day. This route keep us closer to home. Wet roads, rain cancels. No lunch stop planned.

37 miles / 3,600 feet

Route on Ride with GPS

Turns	Distance
Start of route	0.0
Turn left	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
R Quinnhill Rd	1.1
L Summerhill Ave	1.5
R Magdalena Ave	2.0
L Hillview Dr	2.1
R Fairway Dr	2.3
Cont. Loyola Dr	2.8
R Terrace Dr	3.5
R Mora Dr	3.8
R Sunhills Dr	4.7
L W Loyola Dr	4.9
Cont. Camino Hermoso Dr	5.3
L Magdalena Ave	5.4
L Stonebrook Dr	6.2
R Kate Dr	6.5
L Teresa Way	6.6
Cont. Stonebrook	6.7
R Oak Knoll Cir	6.9
R to stay on Oak Knoll Cir	7.0
L to stay on Oak Knoll Cir	7.4
R to stay on Oak Knoll Cir	7.5
Cont. Prospect Ave	7.5
L La Loma Dr	7.9
R Summit Wood Rd	8.1
R to stay on Summit Wood Rd	8.4
L Tepa Way	8.6
R Moody Rd	8.8
L Altamont Rd	8.8
Cont. Altamont Cir	11.0
R Page Mill Rd	11.6
R Foothill Park	11.9
L Descend around Lake	12.2
R Interpretive Center	13.0
R Vista Hill	13.7
L Page Mill Rd	14.2
L Paseo Del Roble Dr	15.7
L Page Mill Rd	16.4
L Arastradero Rd	16.6
L Alpine Rd	18.6
R Golden Oak Dr	18.7
L Alpine Rd	20.3
L Westridge Dr	21.6
R Portola Rd	24.5
Cont. Sand Hill Rd	26.8
R Santa Cruz Ave	30.5
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	30.6
Cont. Foothill Expy	33.1
R Hillview Ave	33.6
Cont. Fremont Rd	34.3
L to stay on Fremont Rd	35.2
L Burke Rd	36.4
R University Ave	36.7
L into Shoup Park	36.8
End of route	36.9

Happy New Year HRUers!

Sun, 31 Dec 2017 20:43:58 GMT

HRU Tartan Trail & Bunker Hill for Wed. Dec 27

Mon, 25 Dec 2017 21:34:36 GMT

We're doing the 2 climbs named in the subject line, adding some bumps along the way there and back. Optional lunch stop midway at the shopping plaza on Polhemus.
54 mileses , 4700 Ft. Rain Cancels

Steve Chapel Ride Leader

Notes	Distance
Shoup Park	0.0
L University Ave	0.1
R Main St	0.2
L Foothill Expy	0.2
R Santa Cruz Ave	5.7
L Sand Hill Rd	5.8
R Manzanita Way	8.9
R Mountain Home Rd	10.2
L Woodside Rd	10.6
R Canada Road	10.6
R Godetia Dr	12.1
L Jefferson Ave	12.6
R Glencrag Way	12.9
Cont. Maple Way	13.4
L W Maple Way	13.6
L Eastview Way	14.0
R stay on Eastview Way	14.0
L Hillcrest Way	14.3
L Glenloch Way	14.6
L Sylvan Way	15.0
L Lakeview Way	15.8
L Cordilleras Rd	16.3
L Edgewood Rd	16.3
R Crestview Dr	16.6
Cont. Hallmark Dr	19.0
L Ralston Ave	20.5
Cont. Polhemus Rd	21.2
Cont. Crystal Springs Rd	23.1
L Tartan Trail Rd	23.3
R stay on Tartan Trail Rd	23.9
L Black Mountain Rd	24.4
R Wedgewood Dr	24.4
Cont. Black Mountain Rd	24.4
L CA-35 S/Hayne Rd	24.9
L CA-35 S	25.1
L Crystal Springs Rd	26.4
R Polhemus Rd	27.3
R Bunker Hill Dr	28.4
L CA-35 S	29.6
L CA-92 E/Ralston Ave	30.5
R Canada Road	31.1
R Olive Hill Ln	37.7
L Albion Ave	38.1
R Manuella Ave	38.6
R Kings Mountain Rd	39.0
L Tripp Rd	39.4
Cont. Woodside Rd	40.3
L Portola Rd	41.4
L Westridge Dr	44.5
R Cervantes Rd	45.0
R Minoca Rd	46.3
L Golden Oak Dr	46.9
L Alpine Rd	47.1
R Arastradero Rd	47.1
L Page Mill Rd	49.1
R Arastradero Rd	49.4
R La Cresta Dr	50.3
R Viscaino Rd	51.3
L Roble Ladera Rd	51.4
Cont. Purissima Rd	51.8
L Robleda Rd	52.4
R Chapin Rd	53.1
L Burke Rd	53.3
R University Ave	53.8
Turn right into Shoup	53.9
End of route	54.0

Kennedy/Shannon Long

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 18:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 12/20/17 will be: Kennedy/Shannon Long
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 48 miles
Elevation: 3,500 ft
Lunch: Los Gatos Town Plaza Park

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2139402

Rain Cancels

Route: Kennedy-Shannon Long
R University Ave 0.06

L S El Monte Ave 0.6

R  Foothill Expy       0.72

Continue  N Foothill Blvd   4.41

Continue  Stevens Canyon Rd 5.62

Continue  Mt Eden Rd   8.78

R  Damon Ln    10.91

L  Teerlink Way 10.94

R  Pierce Rd   11.23

REGROUP at Winery

L  Big Basin Way       12.09

R  6th St      13.47

L  St Charles St       13.54

Sharp right  Oak St    13.65

L  Lomita Ave  13.7

L  Vickery Ave 13.91

R  Saratoga Los Gatos Rd    14.31

R  Montalvo Rd 14.33

L  Piedmont Rd 14.97

REGROUP Villa Montalvo

R  Peach Hill Rd       15.53

Slight left  Glen Una Dr    16.35

R to stay on Glen Una Dr    16.63

R  Saratoga Los Gatos Rd    17.13

R  Austin Way  17.54

R  Lancaster Rd 17.74

L  Matilija Dr 18.02

L  Ojai Dr     18.37

L  Greenwood Ln 18.48

R  Greenwood Rd 18.97

Path to   Deodar

L  Withey Rd   19.31

R  Beck Ave    19.86

R  Hernandez Ave       19.88

R Glen Ridge Ave       20.47

L  Pennsylvania Ave    20.58

R  Bayview Ave 20.68

L  W Main St   20.71

REGROUP Town Plaza

Continue  Los Gatos Blvd    21.44

R  Kennedy Rd  22.02

REGROUP Top Kennedy

L  Shannon Rd  25.37

L  Englewood Ave       27.84

R  Kennedy Rd  28.26

Continue  Caldwell Ave 28.48

L  Bella Vista Ave     28.64

Continue  New York Ave 29.04

L  Pleasant St 29.13

R  E Main St   29.27

LUNCH - Town Plaza

R  University Ave      29.75

L  Bachman Ave 30.09

R  N Santa Cruz Ave    30.18

Continue  Winchester Blvd   30.92

L  Daves Ave   31.12

R Vía Caballero 31.95

Continue  Twin Creeks Rd    32.12

L  Quito Rd    32.7

R  Sobey Rd    32.74

L  Chester Ave 33.62

REGROUP Chester L turn

L  Allendale Ave       34.98

R  Fruitvale Ave       35.79

R  Saratoga Ave 36.08

L  Scotland Dr 36.16

REGROUP @ Scotland L turn

R  Cumberland Dr       36.68

L  Cox Ave     37.22

Continue  Wardell Rd   37.8

R  Arroyo De Arguello  38.13

Continue  VÃa Roncole  38.62

L  Prospect Rd 38.9

Continue  S Stelling Rd     39.17

L  Rainbow Dr  39.66

R  Bubb Rd     40.16

L  Hyannisport Dr      40.92

R  Linda Vista Dr      41.39

L to stay on Linda Vista Dr 41.44

L  McClellan Rd 41.58

L  Palm Ave    42.09

R  Mira Vista Rd       42.1

L  Janice Ave  42.34

REGROUP before Stevens Creek L turn

L  Stevens Creek Blvd  42.54

R  N Foothill Blvd     42.63

L  Main St     47.63

R Shoup 47.89

Montebello,Redwood Gulch,Sanborn,Toll Gate, Parker Ranch

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:00:00 GMT

40 Miles / 4,600 feet

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26596845

Bring lunch. No stop planned. Hill top regroups. Seven Springs route screwed up. Fend for yourself!

Apparently Sandborn Rd., is closed for maintenance. We'll skip it.

	Turn left onto S El Monte Ave	0.6
0.1	Turn right onto Foothill Expy	0.7
3.7	Continue onto N Foothill Blvd	4.4
1.2	Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	5.6
1.8	Turn right onto Montebello Rd	7.4
4.6	Summit U Turn	12
4.7	Slight right onto Stevens Canyon Rd	16.7
1.4	Slight right Stevens Canyon Rd	18
1.7	Slight left onto Redwood Gulch Rd	19.7
1.4	Turn Left onto Route 9	21.1
1.7	Turn right onto Sanborn Rd	22.8
1.1	Turn right Into Picnic Area	23.9
0.1	U Turn	23.9
-1.1	Turn right onto Route 9	22.8
4	Turn left onto Toll Gate Rd	26.8
0.5	Continue onto Saratoga Heights Dr	27.3
0.5	Turn right onto Pierce Rd	27.8
1.7	Turn left onto Comer Dr	29.5
0.4	Continue onto Comer Ct	29.9
0.2	Comer Ct becomes Star Ridge Ct	30
0.4	Continue onto Parker Ranch Ct	30.5
0.3	Continue onto Parker Ranch Rd	30.7
0.6	Turn left onto Prospect Rd	31.4
0	Turn right onto Seven Springs Pkwy	31.4
0.4	Turn right onto Seven Springs Dr	31.8
0.4	Turn right toward Rainbow Dr	32.1
0.1	Turn left onto Rainbow Dr	32.2
0.1	Turn right onto Bubb Rd	32.3
0.8	Turn left onto Hyannisport Dr	33.1
0.5	Turn right onto Linda Vista Dr	33.6
0	Turn left to stay on Linda Vista Dr	33.6
0.1	Turn left onto McClellan Rd	33.7
0.4	McClellan Rd becomes Mira Vista Ave	34.1
0.2	Turn left onto Palm Ave	34.3
0.2	Turn right onto S Foothill Blvd	34.5
1.1	Continue onto Foothill Expy	35.6
4.2	Turn left onto Main St	39.8
0	Turn left onto University Ave	39.8
0.1	Slight right to stay on University Ave	39.9
0.1	Turn right into Shoup	40

Page, W Alpine, WOLH

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 18:00:00 GMT

Forecast is sunny but cool so let's do a mountain loop. Rain cancels.

Distance :: 42 mi

Elevation :: 4500

Lunch :: Skylonda

Leader :: Doug Hahn

RWGPS :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26572102

Route sheet ::

41.9 miles

Page, W Alpine, WOLH

Leg	Dir	Type	Notes	Total
	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	0.1
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Chapin Rd	0.6
0.3	↑	Straight	Continue onto Robleda Rd	0.9
0.8	→	Right	Turn right onto Elena Rd	1.7
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	1.9
0.6	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Taaffe Rd	2.5
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Altamont Rd	2.8
1.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	3.8
6.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto Alpine Rd	10.3
4.8	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Alpine Rd	15.1
2.7	↑	Straight	Continue onto Pescadero Creek Rd	17.8
1.1	↑	Straight	Continue onto CA-84 E	18.9
3.9	→	Right	Slight right onto Old La Honda Rd	22.8
2.6	←	Left	Turn left onto CA-35	25.4
1.5	→	Right	Turn right toward CA-84 E	26.8
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto CA-84 E	26.9
3.4	→	Right	Sharp right onto Portola Rd	30.3
0.8	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Portola Rd	31.1
3.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	34.5
1.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	35.6
2.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	37.6
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	37.8
0.7	→	Right	Turn right onto Purissima Rd	38.5
1.8	←	Left	Turn left onto Robleda Rd	40.3
0.6	→	Right	Slight right onto Chapin Rd	41.0
0.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	41.2
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	41.7
0.1	→	Right	Turn right	41.8

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HillsRUS Rt. For Nov 29 - Kings, Lobitos, Bike Hut and Return

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 17:10:30 GMT

Route: Shoup Park, Kings, Tunitas, Lobitos Creek, Lobitos Creek Cutoff
and return via Tunitas / Kings.

Distance: 55 miles. Total Ascent: about 5500 feet
Lunch at Bike Hut - Right off cutoff onto Tunitas. Rain Cancels
Ride Leader: Steve Chapel

Costal Classic

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:00:00 GMT

Looks like good weather for Wed so lets get a trip to the coast while still we can. The Hills-R-Us ride for 11/22/17 will be: The Coastal Classic. West OLH may still have construction so we will likely just go down Hwy 84.

Rain cancels!

Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9610455
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 56 miles
Elevation: 5500 ft
Lunch: The Bike Hut, bring or buy at La Honda Mkt

Route:
Shoup Park
L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

Regroup at Little Peoples Park

L Old La Honda Rd

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

S Old La Honda West (will likely skip)

L CA Hwy 84 group

Regroup at La Honda Mkt

L Stage Rd

R Hwy 1

R Tunitas Creek

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

C Kings Mountain

L Woodside Rd (Hwy 84)

Regroup at Roberts Store

R Mountain Home Rd

L Manzanita Wy

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Junipero Serra Blvd

C Foothill Expy.

R Main St

L University Ave

R Shoup Park

HRU Social Alternative to Coastal Classic. Montebello, Mt Eden, Quarry.

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:00:00 GMT

This short ride will get back to Shoup around 2:00 or so.

34 miles / 3,500 feet

Rain Cancels. No lunch planned.

	Turn right onto University Ave
0.7	Turn left onto S El Monte Ave	0.7
0.1	Slight right	0.9
3.6	Continue onto Foothill Blvd	4.4
1.3	Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	5.8
1.8	Turn right onto Montebello Rd	7.5
5.3	U Turn at top, Gate Montebello Rd	12.8
5.3	Right onto Stevens Canyon Rd	18.1
1.4	Continue onto Mt Eden Rd	19.4
2.3	Turn left onto Pierce Rd	21.8
0.6	Turn left onto Quarry Rd	22.4
0.2	Through Gate onto Villa Oaks Ln	22.8
0.5	Turn right onto Mt Eden Rd	23.3
1.5	Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	24.7
3.2	Continue onto S Foothill Blvd	27.9
1.3	Continue onto Foothill Expy	29.2
4.2	Turn left onto Main St	33.4
0	Turn left onto University Ave	33.5
0.1	Turn right	33.5

Louis's Lunacy for possible rain day

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 18:00:00 GMT

It looks like rain coming in the afternoon so let's stay local.

Louis's Lunacy tour around Los Altos Hills. Extra Bonus at the peak of Alta Tierra take Alta Ln and look for the Russian billionaires house.

No Lunch, bring a snack for Foothills Park.

Distance: 29 miles, Total Ascent: approximately 3300 feet

Turns	Distance
Shoup	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
R S El Monte Ave	0.7
L Summerhill Ave	1.0
R Magdalena Ave	2.0
L Hillview Dr	2.1
L Fairway Dr	2.3
R Villa Dr	2.5
Cont. on Country Club Dr.	2.8
R Terrace Dr	3.3
R Mora Dr	3.6
R Sunhills Dr	4.6
L Kenbar Rd	4.7
R Rolly Rd	4.8
L W Loyola Dr	4.9
R Ravensbury Ave	5.1
L Camino Hermoso	5.7
R Magdalena Rd	6.1
L Stonebrook Dr	6.9
Cont. on Laura Ct	7.1
R Kate Dr	7.2
L Teresa Way	7.3
R Stonebrook Dr	7.4
L Prospect Ave	7.6
L La Loma Dr	8.0
R Summit Wood Rd	8.2
L Tepa Way	8.7
R Moody Rd	8.9
L Altamont Rd	8.9
R Taaffe Rd	10.0
R Elena Rd	10.9
L Robleda Rd	11.1
L Alta Tierra Rd	11.5
R La Paloma Rd	11.8
L Westwind Way	12.0
R Concepcion Rd	12.2
L Viscaino Rd	12.6
R La Cresta Dr	13.0
R St Francis Rd	13.8
R Anacapa Dr	14.1
R stay on Anacapa	14.5
L Viscaino Rd	14.7
L Concepcion Rd	15.2
L Fremont Rd	15.4
L St Francis Rd	15.7
L Ascension Dr	15.8
L Anacapa Dr	16.1
Cont. on Viscaino R	16.3
L Roble Ladera Rd	16.4
Cont. on Purissima	16.8
R La Barranca Rd	16.9
L Elena Rd	17.3
R Moody Rd	18.9
R Page Mill Rd	21.7
L Foothill Park	21.9
L Down Hill	22.2
R at Interpretive Center	22.9
R at top	23.6
Cont. on Page Mill	24.2
R Altamont Rd	24.6
Cont. on Moody Rd	26.8
R El Monte Rd	27.1
L University Ave	28.4
Turn left into park	29.0
Shoup	29.1

Route for Wednesday, Nov 8 - Los Altos and Portola Hills

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 18:00:00 GMT

There may be rain coming in, so let's keep it close to home.

30 miles, 3200 feet

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18435949

Tour Around Los Altos/Portola Hills

Quinn Hill, Mora, Blandor, Moody, Footill Park, Westridge, La Cresta
30 miles, 3200 feet. Bring a snack for Foothills Park. Rain cancels.

Route on Ride with GPS

Notes	Distance
Start of route	0.0
R University Ave	0.0
R Quinnhill Rd	1.1
L Summerhill Ave	1.5
R Hilltop Dr	1.7
L Hillview Rd	1.8
R Fairway Dr	2.4
Cont. onto Loyola Dr	2.9
R Esberg Rd	3.1
R Mora Dr	3.2
R Sunhills Dr	3.9
L Kenbar Rd	4.0
R Rolly Rd	4.1
L W Loyola Dr	4.2
Cont. Camino Hermoso	4.4
L Magdalena Ave	4.6
L Blandor Way	5.0
R Olive Tree Ln	5.1
L Blandor Way	6.2
L Magdalena Ave	6.3
L Stonebrook Dr	6.7
R Kate Dr	7.1
L Teresa Way	7.2
L Prospect Ave	7.5
L La Loma Dr	7.8
R Summit Wood Rd	8.1
L onto Tepa Way	8.5
L Moody Rd	8.7
R Page Mill Rd	11.3
L into Foothill Park	11.5
L at lake	11.7
R at Interpretive Canter	12.5
R at Top	13.2
L Page Mill Rd	13.8
L Arastradero Rd	13.8
L Alpine Rd	16.1
R Portola Rd	18.1
R Westridge Dr	19.2
R Alpine Rd	20.4
L Arastradero Rd	23.3
L Page Mill Rd	24.0
R Arastradero Rd	26.0
R La Cresta Dr	26.3
R Viscaino Rd	27.2
L Roble Ladera Rd	28.2
Cont. Purissima Rd	28.3
L Robleda Rd	28.6
R Chapin Rd	29.3
L Burke Rd	29.9
R University Ave	30.2
Turn right	30.6
End of route	30.8

Route For Wed Nov1 - Five Bumps From Montebello

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:29:59 GMT

REMINDER: AS OF NOV 1 WE DEPART AN HOUR LATER - Social Group at 10AM. Others at 10:15

43 miles, 4900 ft. Montebello, Mt. Eden, Sarahills, Stoneridge/Bank Mill/Toll Gate, Parker Ranch and Mora.

No lunch stop planned, bring lunch to eat at regroups. Rain cancels.

Route on Ride with GPS

Steve Chapel Ride Leader

TURNS	Miles
Start of route	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
L S El Monte Ave	0.7
R Foothill Expy	0.8
Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	5.7
R Montebello Rd	7.5
Top of Climb	12.8
R Stevens Canyon Rd	18.0
Continue onto Mt Eden Rd	19.4
L Villa Oaks Ln	20.8
L Quarry Rd	21.5
R Pierce Rd	21.7
R Sarahills Dr	21.9
L Sarahills Dr	22.2
L Verde Vista Ln	22.7
R Tamworth Ave	22.9
R Seaton Ave	23.0
L Malcom Ave	23.2
L Trinity Ave	23.3
R Pontiac Ave	23.4
L Saratoga Hills Rd	23.5
R Reid Ln	23.5
L Canyon View Dr	23.6
R Elva Ave	23.6
L 4th St	23.8
R Springer Ave	23.9
R Sycamore Grove	24.2
R Stoneridge Dr	24.2
L Bank Mill Rd	24.5
R Toll Gate Rd	25.0
Cont. Saratoga Heights Dr	25.4
R Pierce Rd	25.8
L Comer Dr	27.6
Cont. Comer Ct	28.0
L Comer Ct	28.1
R Star Ridge Ct	28.1
L Parker Ranch Ct	28.6
Cont. Parker Ranch Rd	28.8
L Prospect Rd	29.4
R Seven Springs Pkwy	29.5
R Seven Springs Dr	29.8
R to stay on Seven Springs Dr	30.3
R to stay on Seven Springs Dr	30.4
R Upland Way	30.4
Cont. Bubb Rd	30.6
L Columbus Ave	31.1
R Santa Teresa Dr	31.4
L Hyannisport Dr	31.6
R Linda Vista Dr	31.8
L McClellan Rd	32.0
R Mira Vista Rd	32.3
L Palm Ave	32.5
R Mira Vista Rd	32.5
L Janice Ave	32.7
L Stevens Creek Blvd	32.9
R N Foothill Blvd	33.0
L Cristo Rey Dr	33.7
L Rancho San Antonio Service Rd	34.6
Cont. Rancho San Antonio Service Rd	34.7
R at Bathrooms	35.0
R toward Rancho San Antonio Bike Path	35.1
L onto Rancho San Antonio Bike Path	35.1
L Lower Meadow Trail	35.5
R Rancho San Antonio Service Rd	35.5
R Mora Trail	36.0
Turn right to stay on Mora Trail	36.0
Continue onto Mora Dr	36.6
L Sunhills Dr	36.7
L Kenbar Rd	36.8
R Rolly Rd	36.9
L W Loyola Dr	37.0
Cont. Camino Hermoso Dr	37.2
L Magdalena Rd	37.4
L Stonebrook Dr	38.1
Continue onto Laura Ct	38.4
R Kate Dr	38.5
L Teresa Way	38.6
R Oak Knoll Cir	38.9
R to stay on Oak Knoll Cir	38.9
L to stay on Oak Knoll Cir	39.4
R to stay on Oak Knoll Cir	39.4
Cont. Prospect Ave	39.5
L La Loma Dr	39.8
R Summit Wood Rd	40.1
L Tepa Way	40.6
R Moody Rd	40.7
L Elena Rd	41.0
R Robleda Rd	41.8
R Chapin Rd	42.6
L Burke Rd	42.9
R University Ave	43.3
R into Shoup	43.5
End of route	43.5

Kings, Tunitas, Lobitos Creek, Lobitos Creek Cutoff and return via Tunitas / Kings

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us route: Kings, Tunitas, Lobitos Creek, Lobitos Creek Cutoff
and return via Tunitas / Kings

This is the last week we will start at 9 am for 2017, next week the ride starts at 10 am.

Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4242048

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 55 miles
Elevation: 5500 ft
Lunch: Bring lunch for Bike Hut

Route:

Page, Alpine, 84, Skyline

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:00:00 GMT

This should be a short ride on familiar roads. Hopefully the air quality will be good. Lunch at Skylonda. Rain cancels.

Remember - Time change to 10 am in November.

Distance :: 43 mi

Elevation :: 5000 ft

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Lunch :: Skylonda

RWGPS :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26212672

Route Sheet ::

43.1 miles

Page, Alpine, 84, Skyline

Leg	Dir	Type	Notes	Total
	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	0.0
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Chapin Rd	0.6
0.3	↑	Straight	Continue onto Robleda Rd	0.9
0.8	→	Right	Turn right onto Elena Rd	1.7
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	1.9
0.6	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Taaffe Rd	2.5
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Altamont Rd	2.8
1.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	3.8
6.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto Alpine Rd	10.3
4.8	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Alpine Rd	15.1
2.7	↑	Straight	Continue onto Pescadero Creek Rd	17.7
1.1	↑	Straight	Continue onto CA-84 E	18.9
6.7	→	Right	Slight right onto CA-35	25.6
7.2	←	Left	Slight left onto Page Mill Rd	32.8
6.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Altamont Rd	39.3
1.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	40.3
0.3	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd	40.6
0.6	→	Right	Turn right onto Elena Rd	41.2
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Robleda Rd	41.4
0.8	→	Right	Slight right onto Chapin Rd	42.2
0.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	42.5
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	42.9
0.1	→	Right	Turn right	43.1

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Michael Khaw's Swan Song

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 16:00:00 GMT

Moody, Foothills Park, Alpine/Joaquin, Westridge, St
Lunch: Late or no Lunch, bring food.
43 miles 4,100 ft

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5193536


0.1	Turn left onto University Ave	0.1
0.1	Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2
0.4	Turn right onto Chapin Rd	0.6
0.3	Continue onto Robleda Rd	0.9
0.8	Turn left onto Elena Rd	1.7
0.8	Continue onto El Monte Rd	2.5
0.4	Sharp left	2.9
0	Slight left onto El Monte Rd	2.9
0.4	Turn right onto Voorhees Dr	3.3
0.1	Turn right onto Clausen Ct	3.4
0.2	Continue onto Barley Hill Rd	3.6
0.3	Turn left onto Hilltop Dr	3.9
0.4	Turn right onto Hillview Rd	4.3
0.3	Turn right onto Magdalena Ave	4.7
1.1	Turn right onto Stonebrook Dr	5.8
0.3	Continue onto Laura Ct	6.1
0.1	Turn right onto Kate Dr	6.1
0.1	Turn left onto Teresa Way	6.2
0.1	becomes Stonebrook Dr	6.3
0.2	Turn right onto Oak Knoll Cir	6.5
0	Turn right to stay on Oak Knoll Cir	6.6
0.4	Turn left to stay on Oak Knoll Cir	7
0.1	Turn right to stay on Oak Knoll Cir	7.1
0	Continue onto Prospect Ave	7.1
0.4	Turn left onto La Loma Dr	7.5
0.3	Turn right onto Summit Wood Rd	7.8
0.4	Slight left onto Tepa Way	8.2
0.2	Turn left onto Moody Rd	8.4
2.5	Turn right onto Page Mill Rd	10.9
0.2	Turn left	11.1
0.2	Slight left	11.4
0.8	Slight right	12.2
0.7	Turn right	12.9
0.6	Turn right toward Page Mill Rd	13.4
0	Turn left toward Page Mill Rd	13.4
0	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	13.5
0.4	Turn right onto Altamont Rd	13.8
0.1	Turn left onto Briones Way	14
0.3	Turn left onto Via Ventana Way	14.3
0.1	Turn left toward Via Ventana Way	14.4
0	Turn right onto Via Ventana Way	14.4
0.1	Turn right onto Page Mill Rd	14.5
1.4	Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	15.9
2	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	17.9
4.4	Turn left onto Joaquin Rd	22.3
0.4	Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail	22.7
0.5	Turn left onto Vista Verde Way	23.1
0.3	Turn right onto Ramona Rd	23.4
0.7	Turn right onto Los Trancos Rd	24.1
1	Turn left onto Fire Rd Only	25.1
0	Turn left onto Valley Oak St	25.2
0.7	Turn left onto Indian Crossing	25.8
0.1	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	25.9
0.2	Turn right onto Willowbrook Dr	26.1
0.8	Turn left onto Portola Rd	26.9
0.4	Turn right onto Westridge Dr	27.3
1.1	Turn right onto Golden Hills Dr	28.4
0.2	Turn right onto Meadowood Dr	28.6
0.4	Turn right onto Cervantes Rd	29
0	Turn left onto Shawnee Pass	29
0.3	Turn right onto Iroquois Trail	29.4
0.2	Continue onto Georgia Ln	29.6
0.2	Turn left to stay on Georgia Ln	29.7
0.2	Turn left onto Portola Rd	29.9
0.5	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	30.4
4.2	Turn right Junipero Serra Blvd	34.7
2.4	Continue onto Foothill Expy	37.1
0.6	Turn right onto Hillview Ave	37.6
0.7	Continue onto Fremont Rd	38.3
0.7	Turn right onto St Francis Rd	39
0.6	Turn left onto La Cresta Dr	39.6
0.8	Slight left onto Viscaino Rd	40.4
0.3	Turn left to stay on Viscaino Rd	40.8
0.1	Turn left onto Concepcion Rd	40.8
0.3	Turn right onto Fremont Rd	41.1
0.8	Turn left onto W Edith Ave	41.9
0.2	Turn right onto University Ave	42.1
0.4	Turn right Into Shoup	42.5

HillsRUs for Wed Oct 4 - Kennedy / Shannon

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 21:02:22 GMT

Kennedy/Shannon via Saratoga and Los Gatos

The route is Kennedy Shannon, 45 miles and about 3100 ft. Bring or buy lunch in Los Gatos. Rain Cancels.

Ride Leader - Steve Chapel

Route on Ride with GPS

Turns	Distance
Shoup Park	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
L El Monte Ave	0.7
R Foothill Expy	0.8
Cont. Stevens Canyon Rd	5.7
Cont. Mt Eden Rd	8.9
R Pierce Rd	11.2
L Big Basin Way	12.2
R 6th St	13.6
L Oak St	13.7
R Lomita Ave	13.8
L Vickery Ave	14.0
R Route 9 N	14.4
R Montalvo Rd	14.4
L Piedmont Rd	15.1
R Peach Hill Rd	15.7
L Glen Una Dr	16.5
R Route 9 N	17.3
R Ridgecrest Ave	18.7
L Beck Ave	19.3
R Hernandez Ave	19.4
R Glen Ridge Ave	20.0
L Pennsylvania Ave	20.1
R Bayview Ave	20.2
L W Main St	20.2
Cont. Los Gatos Blvd	20.9
R Kennedy Rd	21.5
L Shannon Rd	24.8
L Englewood Ave	27.3
R Kennedy Rd	27.7
Cont. Caldwell Ave	27.9
L Bella Vista Ave	28.1
Cont. New York Ave	28.5
L Pleasant St	28.6
R E Main St	28.7
R University Ave	29.2
L Route 9 S	29.7
Cont. Saratoga Sunnyvale	33.3
L Wardell Rd	35.0
R Arroyo De Arguello	35.3
Cont. Via Roncole	35.8
L Prospect Rd	36.1
Cont. S Stelling Rd	36.4
L Rainbow Dr	36.9
R Bubb Rd	37.4
L Hyannisport Dr	38.1
R Linda Vista Dr	38.6
L McClellan Rd	38.8
L Palm Ave	39.3
R S Foothill Blvd	39.5
Cont. Foothill Expy	40.5
L S El Monte Ave	44.2
R University Ave	44.4
Turn left	45.0
Shoup Park	45.1

Coastal Classic

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 9/27/17 will be: The Coastal Classic. West Old La Honda now has new barriers on both side of the washout area that require climbing over so we may just skip WOLH and go down 84.
Link: The Coastal Classic

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 56 miles
Elevation: 5500 ft
Lunch: The Bike Hut, bring or buy at La Honda Mkt

Route:
Shoup Park
L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

Regroup at Little Peoples Park

L Old La Honda Rd

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

S Old La Honda West (may skip)

L CA Hwy 84 group

Regroup at La Honda Mkt

R Stage Rd

R Hwy 1

R Tunitas Creek

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

C Kings Mountain

L Woodside Rd (Hwy 84)

Regroup at Roberts Store

R Mountain Home Rd

L Manzanita Wy

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Junipero Serra Blvd

C Foothill Expy.

R Main St

L University Ave

Hicks-Mt Umunhum

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:00:00 GMT

Mt Umunhum opened Monday. We'll celebrate by riding to the top! 360 Degree Views. No water at top. Last water stop is Los Gatos. And Holy Water on way back on Shannon. Bring Lunch. Chance of rain may cause route mods.

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=mt%20umunhum

67 Miles / 6,500 feet https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25396212

	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	0.1
0.7	Left	Turn left onto S El Monte Ave	0.7
0.1	Right	Turn right onto Foothill Expy	0.9
3.6	Straight	Continue onto Foothill Blvd	4.4
1.3	Straight	Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	5.8
3.2	Straight	Continue onto Mt Eden Rd	8.9
2.1	Right	Turn right onto Damon Ln	11
0	Left	Turn left onto Teerlink Way	11.1
0.3	Right	Turn right onto Pierce Rd	11.4
0.9	Left	Turn left onto CA-9 N	12.2
1.4	Right	Turn right onto 6th St	13.6
0.1	Left	Turn left onto Oak St	13.8
0.1	Right	Turn right onto Lomita Ave	13.8
0.2	Left	Turn left onto Vickery Ave	14.1
0.4	Right	Turn right onto Saratoga Los Gatos Rd	14.5
2.5	Right	Turn right onto Ridgecrest Ave	16.9
0.6	Left	Turn left onto Beck Ave	17.5
0.1	Right	Turn right onto Hernandez Ave	17.6
0.5	Right	Turn right onto Peralta Ave	18.1
0.1	Left	Turn left onto Pennsylvania Ave	18.2
0.2	Right	Turn right onto Bayview Ave	18.4
0	Left	Turn left onto W Main St	18.4
0.7	Straight	Continue onto Los Gatos Blvd	19.1
0.6	Right	Turn right onto Kennedy Rd	19.7
3.3	Right	Turn right onto Shannon Rd	23
0.7	Right	Turn right onto Hicks Rd	23.7
5.3	Right	Turn right onto Mt Umunhum Rd	29
5.4	Summit	Summit ! U Turn	34.4
5.4	Left	Turn left onto Hicks Rd	39.9
5.3	Left	Turn left onto Shannon Rd	45.2
3.2	Left	Turn left onto Englewood Ave	48.4
0.4	Right	Turn right onto Kennedy Rd	48.8
0.2	Straight	Continue onto Caldwell Ave	49.1
0.4	Left	Turn left onto Bella Vista Ave	49.5
0.4	Straight	Continue onto New York Ave	49.9
0.1	Left	Turn left onto Pleasant St	50
0.1	Right	Turn right onto E Main St	50.1
0.7	Right	Turn right onto Bayview Ave	50.8
0	Left	Turn left onto Pennsylvania Ave	50.8
0.1	Right	Turn right onto Glen Ridge Ave	50.9
0.1	Left	Slight left onto Hernandez Ave	51.1
0.6	Left	Turn left onto Beck Ave	51.7
0.1	Right	Turn right onto Ridgecrest Ave	51.7
0.6	Left	Turn left onto Saratoga Los Gatos Rd	52.3
2.9	Straight	Continue onto Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd	55.2
1.7	Left	Turn left onto Wardell Rd	56.9
0.3	Right	Turn right onto Arroyo De Arguello	57.2
0.5	Straight	Continue onto Vía Roncole	57.7
0.3	Left	Turn left onto Prospect Rd	58
0.3	Straight	Continue onto S Stelling Rd	58.2
0.5	Left	Turn left onto Rainbow Dr	58.7
0.5	Right	Turn right onto Bubb Rd	59.2
0.8	Left	Turn left onto Hyannisport Dr	60
0.5	Right	Turn right onto Linda Vista Dr	60.5
0	Left	Turn left to stay on Linda Vista Dr	60.5
0.1	Left	Turn left onto McClellan Rd	60.7
0.4	Right	McClellan turns right and Mira Vista	61
0.2	Left	Turn left onto Palm Ave	61.2
0.2	Right	Turn right onto S Foothill Blvd	61.4
1.1	Straight	Continue onto Foothill Expy	62.5
4.2	Left	Turn left onto Main St	66.7
0	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	66.8
0.1	Right	Turn right	66.8

Monte Bondone loop

Michael Khaw — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 16:00:18 GMT

Start from Hotel Martinelli in Ronzo Chienis (Italy), climb Passo Bordala before descending to see Lago di Cei, continue descending… At mile 10, take a detour towards Garniga Terme. Climb to Mt. Bondone pass for lunch at the restaurant at the summit in Viote. After lunch, descend to the Sarca valley, pick up the MUP to Torbole. Option to continue to Loppio and/or ride up the hill back to Hotel Martinelli. 60–70 miles, 6000–8500 ft. No need to speak Italian

Five Loops From Shoup Modified

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 16:00:00 GMT

Five Loops From Shoup Modified - a good route for a rainy day

Steve's 5 Loops From Shoup that is modified a bit. Valley View, Mora, Camino Hermosa, Altamont, Altamont Circle, Foothill Park, Alexis(John Chambers house), Golden Oak, Westridge/Cervantes, Sand Hill.

RAIN CANCELS! Bring Munchies, no lunch stop planned.

42 miles/4,200 feet

Route on Ride with GPS https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19038950

Notes     Distanct
Start Shoup Park     0.0
R University Ave     0.1
Cont. Anita Ave     1.1
L Border Rd     1.2
R Valley View Dr     1.5
L Summerhill Ave     1.9
R Magdalena Ave     2.2
L Hillview Dr     2.3
R Fairway Dr     2.4
Cont. Loyola Dr     2.9
R Terrace Dr     3.6
R Mora Dr     3.9
R Sunhills Dr     4.9
L W Loyola Dr     5.0
R Ravensbury Ave     5.4
L Camino Hermoso Dr     6.0
R Magdalena Ave     6.5
L Stonebrook Dr     7.2
R Kate Dr     7.5
L Teresa Way     7.6
Cont. Stonebrook Dr     7.7
R Oak Knoll Cir     7.9
R cont. Oak Knoll Cir     8.0
R cont. Oak Knoll Cir     8.4
R cont. Oak Knoll Cir     8.5
Cont. Prospect Ave     8.5
L La Loma Dr     8.9
R Summit Wood Rd     9.1
L Tepa Way     9.6
R Moody Rd     9.8
L Altamont Rd     9.8
Conti. Altamont Cir     12.0
R Page Mill Rd     12.6
R into Footh Hill Park     12.9
Left Descend around lake     13.2
Right at Interpretive Center     14.0
Left Page Mill     15.2
L Alexis Dr     16.7
Make a U-turn     17.7
L Page Mill Rd     18.8
L Paseo Del Roble Dr     18.8
L Page Mill Rd     19.6
L Arastradero Rd     19.8
L Alpine Rd     21.8
R Golden Oak Dr     21.9
R Alpine Rd     23.5
R Portola Rd     24.1
R Westridge Dr     25.3
R Cervantes Rd     25.8
L Westridge Dr     27.3
R Portola Rd     29.4
Cont. Sand Hill Rd     31.7
R Santa Cruz Ave     35.4
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd     35.5
Cont. Foothill Expy     38.0
R Hillview Ave     38.5
Cont. onto Fremont Rd     39.2
L Burke Rd     41.3
R University Ave     41.6
R Shoup Park     41.7
End of Ride     41.8

To The Crater and Back

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 16:00:00 GMT

		We'll ride up to inspect crater filling progress. Short lunch break at fire station. Rain cancels. 39 miles, 4,000 feet. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24965629

Leg	Type	Notes	Total
	Left	Turn left toward University Ave	0
0.1	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	0.1
0.7	Left	Turn left onto S El Monte Ave	0.7
0.1	Right	Turn right onto Foothill Expy	0.9
3.6	Straight	Continue onto Foothill Blvd	4.4
1.3	Straight	Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	5.8
3.2	Right	Turn right to stay on Stevens Canyon Rd	8.9
1.7	Left	Turn left onto Redwood Gulch Rd	10.6
1.4	Straight	Continue onto CA-9 N	12
3.3	Left	Turn left onto CA-35	15.3
12.6	Right	Sharp right onto Page Mill Rd	27.9
6.4	Right	Turn right onto Altamont Rd	34.4
0.6	Left	Turn left onto Natoma Rd	35
1.2	Right	Turn right onto Elena Rd	36.2
1.4	Left	Turn left onto Robleda Rd	37.5
0.8	Right	Slight right onto Chapin Rd	38.3
0.3	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	38.6
0.4	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	39
0.1	Right	Turn right	39.1

Half Moon Bay

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us route: Half Moon Bay
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1305847

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 68 miles
Elevation: 6600 ft
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch in Half Moon Bay

Route:

Half Moon Bay

Depart Shoup Park

L University Ave

R Main St

L Foothill Expy

S Junipero Serra Blvd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Sand Hill Rd

R Whiskey Hill Rd

L Woodside Rd

Regroup at Roberts Store

R Kings Mountain Rd

Regroup Top of Kings

S Tunitas Creek Rd

R Lobitos Creek Cutoff

R Verde Rd

R Purisima Creek Rd

L Higgins Canyon Rd

R Main St

Regroup/Lunch in Half Moon Bay

South on Hwy 1

L Verde Rd

R Verde Rd

L Lobitos Creek Rd

L Tunitas Creek Rd

Regroup Top of Tunitas

S Kings Mountain Rd

L Woodside Rd

Regroup at Roberts Store

R Mountain Home Rd

L Manzanita Wy

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

S Junipero Serra Blvd

S Foothill Expy

R Main St

L University Ave

Sanborn / On Orbit

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:00:00 GMT

This is a short but sweet (oops, I mean steep) ride. No lunch stop but snack stop at the top of Bohlman. Rain Cancels.

Distance :: 40 miles

Elevation :: 4500 ft

Leader :: Doug Hahn

RWGPS :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24457677

Route ::

	→	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	0.1
0.7	←	Left	Turn left onto S El Monte Ave	0.7
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Foothill Expy	0.8
3.6	↑	Straight	Continue onto Foothill Blvd	4.4
1.3	↑	Straight	Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	5.8
3.2	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Stevens Canyon Rd	8.9
1.7	←	Left	Turn left onto Redwood Gulch Rd	10.6
1.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto CA-9 N	12.0
1.7	→	Right	Turn right onto Sanborn Rd	13.7
1.6	→	Right	Slight right onto Lake Ranch Rd	15.3
0.1	←	Left	Slight left to stay on Lake Ranch Rd	15.4
0.2	↑	Straight	Continue onto Sanborn Rd	15.6
1.6	→	Right	Slight right onto CA-9 N/Big Basin Way	17.2
2.1	→	Right	Turn right onto 6th St	19.3
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Bohlman Rd	19.5
0.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Norton Rd	19.8
0.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Kittridge Rd	20.3
0.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Quickert Rd	20.7
0.3	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Quickert Rd	21.1
0.3	↑	Straight	Continue straight onto On Orbit Dr	21.3
0.1	←	Left	Slight left onto Bohlman Rd	21.4
4.7	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Bohlman Rd	26.1
0.2	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Bohlman Rd	26.3
1.5	←	Left	Turn left onto 6th St	27.8
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Big Basin Way	28.0
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto 4th St	28.1
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Elva Ave	28.4
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Canyon View Dr	28.6
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Reid Ln	28.6
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Saratoga Hills Rd	28.7
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Pontiac Ave	28.7
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Trinity Ave	28.8
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Malcom Ave	28.9
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Seaton Ave	29.0
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Tamworth Ave	29.2
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Verde Vista Ln	29.3
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Sarahills Dr	29.5
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Saraview Dr	29.6
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Surrey Ln	29.8
0.2	→	Right	Slight right onto Pierce Rd	30.0
0.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Comer Dr	30.4
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Arroyo De Arguello	30.5
0.9	↑	Straight	Continue onto Vía Roncole	31.4
0.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Prospect Rd	31.6
0.3	↑	Straight	Continue onto S Stelling Rd	31.9
0.5	←	Left	Turn left onto Rainbow Dr	32.4
0.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Bubb Rd	32.9
0.8	←	Left	Turn left onto Hyannisport Dr	33.7
0.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Linda Vista Dr	34.1
0.0	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Linda Vista Dr	34.2
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto McClellan Rd	34.3
0.4	→	Right	McClellan Rd turns slightly right and becomes Mira Vista Ave	34.7
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Palm Ave	34.8
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Palo Vista Rd	34.9
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Janice Ave	35.1
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Stevens Creek Blvd	35.3
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto N Foothill Blvd	35.4
0.8	↑	Straight	Continue onto Foothill Expy	36.1
3.6	←	Left	Turn left onto S El Monte Ave	39.7
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	39.9
0.7	←	Left	Turn left	40.5

HillsRUs Route - Wed Aug 16, Pescadero Route Change

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 03:47:44 GMT

Pescadero Via OLH, 84, Stage, Haskins and West Alpine

65 miles, 6500 ft. Lunch at Archangeli's Bakery

Ride Leader: Steve Chapel

Depart       University Ave
Right        Main St
Left         Foothill Expy
Right         Santa Cruz Ave
Left        Sand Hill Rd
Sharp RT    Whiskey Hill Rd
Left        Woodside Rd
Right        Greer Rd
Left        Thru Gate into Huddart Park
REGROUP Right into 1st Parking Lot
Right to BATHROOMS and WATER
Right        thru Parking Lot
Left        Huddart Park Rd
Right        Kings Mountain Rd
REGROUP top of Kings Mountain Rd
Right         Tunitas Creek Rd
Right        Lobitas Creek Rd
Right         Verde Rd
Right         Purisima Creek Rd
REGROUP Purisima Open Space BATHROOMS
Left        Higgins Canyon Rd
Right        Main Street
Left        LUNCH at Garden Deli (356 Main)
Right        Main Street
Left        Highway 1
Slight Left at 2nd Verde DONâ€™T MISS
2nd Left    Lobitas Creek Cutoff
Left        Tunitas Creek Rd
REGROUP top of Tunitas/Kings Mountain
C         Kings Mountain Rd
Left        Manuella Rd
Right        Albion
Left        Woodside Rd
Right     Whiskey Hill Rd
Left        Sand Hill Rd
Right        Junipero Serra Blvd
C        Foothill Blvd
Right        W Edith Ave
Left        University Ave
Right        SHOUP PARK

Notes	Miles
Shoup Park	0.0
L University Ave	0.1
L Burke Rd	0.2
R Old Altos Rd	0.3
R Fremont Rd	0.4
L Concepcion Rd	1.5
R Purissima Rd	2.3
L Arastradero Rd	3.7
L Page Mill Rd	4.4
R Arastradero Rd	4.6
L Alpine Rd	6.6
R Portola Rd	7.8
L Old La Honda Rd	10.7
L CA-35	14.1
R Old La Honda Rd	14.1
L CA-84 W	16.7
L Stage Rd	28.1
L Pescadero Creek Rd	35.4
R Alpine Rd	47.2
Cont. Page Mill Rd	54.7
R Altamont Rd	61.1
L Taaffe Rd	62.2
R Elena Rd	63.1
L Robleda Rd	63.3
R Chapin Rd	64.1
L Burke Rd	64.3
R University Ave	64.8
Turn right	64.9
Shoup Park	65.0

Big Basin via Redwood Gulch and Boulder Creek

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:00:00 GMT

Leader: Betty DeLuco

Distance: 69 miles

Elevation: 7100 feet

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23955207

Lunch at Big Basin Store. Limited items, so bring plenty of food.

Big Basin,Hwy 9, Rt 236,Skyline,Page Mill

Leg Type Notes Total

Right Turn right onto University Ave 0.1

0.7 Left Turn left onto S El Monte Ave 0.7

0.1 Right Turn right onto Foothill Expy 0.9

3.6 Strt Foothill Blvd 4.4

1.3 Strt Stevens Canyon Rd 5.8

3.2 Right stay on Stevens Canyon Rd 8.9

1.7 Left Turn left onto Redwood Gulch Rd 10.6

1.4 Right Sharp right onto CA-9 S 12.0

9.2 Left Turn left to stay on CA-9 S 21.1

7.6 Right Turn right onto W Park Ave 28.8

1.4 Left Turn left onto Oak Ave 30.2

0.0 Right Turn right onto Big Basin Way 30.2

0.1 Left Turn left onto CA-236 N/Big Basin Way 30.3

15.8 Strt onto CA-9 S 46.1

6.1 Left CA-35 52.2

6.4 Right Sharp right onto Page Mill Rd 58.6

6.4 Right Turn right onto Altamont Rd 65.1

1.1 Left Turn left onto Taaffe Rd 66.1

0.3 Left Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd 66.4

0.6 Right Turn right onto Elena Rd 67.0

0.2 Left Turn left onto Robleda Rd 67.2

0.8 Right Slight right onto Chapin Rd 68.0

0.3 Left Turn left onto Burke Rd 68.3

0.4 Right Turn right onto University Ave 68.7

0.1 Right Turn right 68.8

Coastal Classic

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 8/2/17 will be: The Coastal Classic, rain cancels
Link: https://westernwheelersbicycleclub.wildapricot.org/page-1111752/681757

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 56 miles
Elevation: 5500 ft
Lunch: The Bike Hut, bring or buy at La Honda Mkt

Route:
Shoup Park
L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

Regroup at Little Peoples Park

L Old La Honda Rd

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

S Old La Honda West

L CA Hwy 84 group

Regroup at La Honda Mkt

L Stage Rd

R Hwy 1

R Tunitas Creek

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

C Kings Mountain

L Woodside Rd (Hwy 84)

Regroup at Roberts Store

R Mountain Home Rd

L Manzanita Wy

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Junipero Serra Blvd

C Foothill Expy.

R Main St

L University Ave

R Shoup Park

Page, PSP, 84 to King's

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:00:00 GMT

Maybe it will be cool at Portola State Park.

Many ways to shorten this ride if you want to end early.

Page Mill, Alpine to PSP, 84, OLH, Skyline, King's.

Lunch at Skylonda.

57 miles, ~6200 ft, Rain cancels.

Leader : Doug Hahn

RWGPS :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23448837

Route ::

	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	0.1
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.1
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Chapin Rd	0.6
0.3	↑	Straight	Continue onto Robleda Rd	0.8
0.8	→	Right	Turn right onto Elena Rd	1.7
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	1.8
0.6	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Taaffe Rd	2.4
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Altamont Rd	2.7
1.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	3.8
6.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto Alpine Rd	10.2
3.5	↑	Straight	Continue onto Portola State Park Rd	13.7
8.1	↑	Straight	Continue onto Alpine Rd	21.8
0.2	←	Left	Slight left toward Alpine Rd	21.9
0.1	←	Left	Sharp left onto Alpine Rd	22.0
1.6	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Alpine Rd	23.6
2.7	↑	Straight	Continue onto Pescadero Creek Rd	26.3
1.1	↑	Straight	Continue onto CA-84 E	27.4
3.9	→	Right	Slight right onto Old La Honda Rd	31.3
2.6	←	Left	Turn left onto CA-35	33.9
7.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd	40.9
5.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Woodside Rd	45.9
0.7	→	Right	Turn right onto Mountain Home Rd	46.6
0.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Manzanita Way	47.0
1.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	48.3
1.3	←	Left	Slight left to stay on Sand Hill Rd	49.6
1.8	→	Right	Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	51.4
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Junipero Serra Blvd	51.5
2.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto Foothill Expy	53.9
3.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Main St	57.0
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	57.0
0.1	→	Right	Turn right	57.1

HRU Route For Wed July 19 - Coastal Classic Backwards

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 03:54:58 GMT

Coastal Classic Backwards Plus Lobitos and Skyline / Page

Kings, Tunitas, Lobitos, Verde, Lobitos Cutoff, Tunitas, Hwy 1, Stage Road, 84, West OLH,Skyline, Down Page

65 miles, 6600 ft. Lunch at The Bike Hut. Rain Cancels.

Route on Ride with GPS

Ride Leader Steve Chapel

Ridgeway/Bunker hill

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:00:00 GMT

Instead of Tartan Trail, we'll do Ridgeway. Lunch stop Safeway.

56 miles/ 4,800 feet https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23035053

Leg	Type	Notes	Total
	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	0.1
0.1	Right	Turn right onto Main St	0.2
0	Left	Turn left onto Foothill Expy	0.2
1.6	Left	Slight left to stay on Foothill Expy	1.9
1.4	Straight	Continue onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	3.3
2.4	Right	Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	5.7
0.1	Left	Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	5.8
3.1	Right	Turn right onto Manzanita Way	8.9
1	Right	Turn right to stay on Manzanita Way	9.9
0.3	Right	Turn right onto Mountain Home Rd	10.2
0.4	Left	Turn left onto Woodside Rd	10.6
0	Right	Turn right onto Cañada Road	10.6
1.6	Right	Turn right onto Godetia Dr	12.1
0.5	Left	Turn left onto Jefferson Ave	12.6
0.3	Right	Turn right onto Glencrag Way	12.9
0.5	Straight	Continue onto Maple Way	13.4
0.1	Left	Turn left onto W Maple Way	13.6
0.4	Left	Turn left onto Eastview Way	14
0.1	Right	Turn right to stay on Eastview Way	14
0.2	Left	Turn left onto Hillcrest Way	14.3
0.4	Left	Turn left onto Glenloch Way	14.6
0.3	Left	Slight left onto Sylvan Way	15
0.8	Left	Turn left onto Lakeview Way	15.8
0.5	Left	Turn left onto Cordilleras Rd	16.3
0	Left	Turn left onto Edgewood Rd	16.3
0.3	Right	Slight right toward Crestview Dr	16.6
0.1	Straight	Continue straight onto Crestview Dr	16.8
2.3	Straight	Continue onto Hallmark Dr	19
1.4	Left	Turn left onto Ralston Ave	20.5
0.7	Straight	Continue onto Polhemus Rd	21.1
1.9	Straight	Continue onto Crystal Springs Rd	23.1
1.5	Left	Sharp left onto Ridgeway Rd	24.6
0.2	Left	Turn left to stay on Ridgeway Rd	24.8
0.1	Left	Turn left to stay on Ridgeway Rd	24.9
0.4	Left	Keep left to stay on Ridgeway Rd	25.3
0	Left	Slight left onto Chiltern Rd	25.3
0.1	Right	Keep right to stay on Chiltern Rd	25.4
0	Right	Slight right onto Vista Rd	25.4
0	Left	Turn left onto Black Mountain Rd	25.4
0.8	Right	Turn right to stay on Black Mountain Rd	26.2
0.4	Right	Turn right onto Wedgewood Dr	26.6
0	Straight	Continue onto Black Mountain Rd	26.6
0.5	Left	Turn left onto CA-35 S/Hayne Rd	27
0.2	Left	Turn left onto CA-35 S	27.2
1.3	Left	Turn left onto Crystal Springs Rd	28.5
0.9	Right	Turn right onto Polhemus Rd	29.4
1.1	Right	Turn right onto Bunker Hill Dr	30.6
1.2	Left	Turn left onto CA-35 S	31.8
0.9	Left	Turn left onto CA-92 E/Ralston Ave	32.7
0.5	Right	Slight right to stay on CA-92 E/Ralston Ave	33.2
0.1	Right	Slight right toward Cañada Road (signs for Cañada Road)	33.3
0.1	Straight	Continue straight onto Cañada Road	33.4
6.5	Right	Turn right onto Olive Hill Ln	39.8
0.4	Left	Turn left onto Albion Ave	40.2
0.5	Right	Turn right onto Manuella Ave	40.7
0.4	Right	Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd	41.2
0.4	Left	Turn left onto Tripp Rd	41.6
0.9	Straight	Continue onto Woodside Rd	42.4
1.1	Left	Slight left onto Portola Rd	43.6
0.8	Right	Turn right to stay on Portola Rd	44.4
2.2	Left	Turn left onto Westridge Dr	46.6
0.5	Right	Turn right onto Cervantes Rd	47.1
1.3	Right	Turn right onto Minoca Rd	48.4
0.6	Left	Slight left onto Golden Oak Dr	49
0.2	Left	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	49.2
0.1	Right	Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	49.3
2	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	51.3
0.2	Right	Keep right at the fork	51.5
0	Right	Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	51.5
0.9	Right	Turn right onto La Cresta Dr	52.5
1	Right	Turn right onto Viscaino Rd	53.5
0.1	Left	Turn left onto Roble Ladera Rd	53.5
0.4	Straight	Continue onto Purissima Rd	53.9
0.7	Left	Turn left onto Robleda Rd	54.6
0.6	Right	Slight right onto Chapin Rd	55.2
0.3	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	55.5
0.4	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	55.9
0.1	Right	Slight right to stay on University Ave	56
0.1	Straight	Turn right	56

Pescadero Clockwise

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us route: Pescadero Clockwise
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2175070

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 66 miles
Elevation: 6400 ft
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch in Pescadero

Route: Pescadero Clockwise

D Shoup Park
L University Ave
L Burke Rd
R Chapin Rd
S Robleda Rd
R Elena Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Taaffe Rd
R Altamont

Rd Regroup at Black Rd
L Page Mill Rd

Regroup Top of Page Mill
S Alpine Rd
L Pescadero Creek

Rd Regroup at Sam McDonald Pk

R Stage Rd

Lunch in Pescadero
R CA-84 E
R Old La Honda Rd
L CA-35 N

Regroup in Sky La Honda
L CA-84
R Portola Rd
L Sand Hill Rd
R Santa Cruz Ave
L Foothill Expy (G5)
R Main St
L University Ave

A Shoup Park

Redwood Ramble plus

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:00:00 GMT

55 miles, 5600 ft.

Kings Mountain, NAS Native Sons, SHS Star Hill/Swett, BGW Bear Gulch West and home via Skyline and Page Mill.

Bring or buy lunch (late in the ride) at Skywood Market, Sky Londa.

Link to route at Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5498232

Type    Notes            Miles
Start    Shoup            0
Left    University Ave    0.09
Right    Main St            0.23
Left    Foothill Expy    0.27
Straight Junipero Serra Blvd    3.31
Right    Santa Cruz Ave    5.72
Left    Sand Hill Rd    5.83
Right    Whiskey Hill Rd    8.75
Left    Woodside Rd        10.14
Right    Albion Ave        10.69
Straight Manuella Ave    11.12
Right    Kings Mountain    11.55
Straight Tunitas Creek     16.27
Right    Star Hill Rd    17.57
Left    stay on Star Hill    18.14
Right    Native Sons Rd    19.55
DeadEnd    U Turn            21.07
Right    Star Hill Rd    22.53
DeadEnd U Turn            24.99
Right    Swett Rd        28.86
Right   CA-35            29.74
Right    Bear Gulch Rd    32.22
DeadEnd    U Turn            33.85
Right    CA-35            35.54
Left    Page Mill Rd    45.1
Right    Altamont Rd        51.54
Left    Taaffe Rd        52.61
Left    to stay on Taaffe    52.89
Right    Elena Rd        53.5
Left    Robleda Rd        53.68
Right    Chapin Rd        54.5
Left    Burke Rd        54.75
Right    University Ave    55.19
Right    Turn right        55.33
Right    Turn right        55.39
End        Shoup            55.4

HRU for Wed June 21 - Halfmoon Bay

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 19:16:06 GMT

It is going to be hot so lets stay on the ocean side.

Lets do HMB with a bail-out shorter loop. Kings, Tunitas, Lobitas, Higgins and return via Lobitas Cutoff and Tunitas.

66 miles 6100 ft. Ride Leader Steve Chapel

The bail out is skip HMB and take Lobitas cutoff to bike hut.

Route On Ride With GPS

Pescadero via Page Mill and West Alpine

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 16:00:00 GMT

Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21181494
Leader: Betty DeLuco
Distance: 65 miles
Elevation: 6,700 ft
Lunch: Pescadero in back of Arcangeli deli

L to exit Shoup Park
L on University Avenue
L on Burke Road
R on Old Altos Road
R on West Fremont Road
L on Concepcion Road
R on Purissima Road
L on Elena Road
R on Natoma Road
R on Black Mountain Road

R on Altamont Road

L on Page Mill Road

Continue climbing on Page Mill to Skyline. Cross Skyline and Regroup near restrooms at Skyline and West Alpine, then begin descent

L on Pescadero Road

R on Stage Road

Lunch in Pescadero in back of Arcangeli deli

L on Stage Road
R on La Honda Road, CA 84
R on Pescadero Road
S on Alpine Road
S on Page Mill
Regroup top of Page Mill
R on Moody Road
Continue onto South El Monte Avenue
L on University Avenue
L into Shoup Park

Big Basin + China Grade

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:00:00 GMT

HRU this week is Big Basin + China Grade. Rain cancels.

Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1504447
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 68 miles
Elevation: 7,800 ft
Lunch: Big Basin Park HQ, very small store so bring food

Route:
Big Basin + China Grade
Depart University Ave
L El Monte Ave
R Foothill Expy
S Stevens Canyon
R Stevens Canyon
REGROUP restrooms on Mt. Eden fork
L Stevens Canyon
R Mt. Eden
R Pierce
R Hwy 9 (Big Basin Hwy)
REGROUP Saratoga Gap @ Skyline
- Water at CDF fire station if needed
S Hwy 9
REGROUP Hwy 9 @ Hwy 236
S Hwy 236
REGROUP Big Basin Park HQ (Lunch)
S Hwy 236
L China Grade
R Hwy 236
REGROUP Hwy 236 @ Hwy 9 STOP sign
S Hwy 9
L Skyline
REGROUP CDF fire station
R Page Mill Rd
R Altamont Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Elena Rd
L Robleda Rd
S Chapin Rd
L Burke Rd
R University Ave
A Shoup Park

HMB

Wed, 31 May 2017 16:00:00 GMT

HMB

cancel if raining, may be cool in HMB

Distance :: 68 mi

Elevation :: 6200 ft

Lunch :: San Benito House

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Route :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1305847

Route sheet ::

	→	Right	Turn right onto Main St	0.2
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Foothill Expy	0.2
1.6	←	Left	Slight left to stay on Foothill Expy	1.8
1.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	3.2
2.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	5.6
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	5.8
1.4	←	Left	Keep left at the fork	7.2
1.5	→	Right	Sharp right onto Whiskey Hill Rd	8.7
1.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Woodside Rd	10.1
0.9	→	Right	Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd	11.0
5.0	↑	Straight	Continue onto Tunitas Creek Rd	16.0
1.3	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	17.3
6.1	→	Right	Tunitas Creek Rd turns slightly right and becomes Lobitos Creek Cutoff	23.4
1.7	→	Right	Turn right onto Verde Rd	25.0
1.8	→	Right	Turn right onto Purisima Creek Rd	26.8
3.5	←	Left	Turn left onto Higgins Canyon Rd	30.4
5.3	↑	Food		35.7
-0.9	→	Right	Turn right onto Main St	34.8
1.8	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Main St	36.6
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto CA-1 S	36.6
3.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Verde Rd	39.8
0.4	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Verde Rd	40.2
1.6	←	Left	Slight left onto Lobitos Creek Rd	41.8
4.1	←	Left	Slight left onto Tunitas Creek Rd	45.9
4.4	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	50.3
1.3	↑	Straight	Continue onto Kings Mountain Rd	51.6
5.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Woodside Rd	56.6
0.7	→	Right	Turn right onto Mountain Home Rd	57.3
0.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Manzanita Way	57.7
0.3	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Manzanita Way	57.9
1.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	59.0
1.3	←	Left	Slight left to stay on Sand Hill Rd	60.3
1.8	→	Right	Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	62.1
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	62.2
2.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto County Route G5/Foothill Expy	64.6
3.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Main St	67.6
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	67.6

HRU for Wed May 24 - Loop Around Hicks

Tue, 23 May 2017 18:43:43 GMT

Lets do something different this week. Climb Hicks and around the back side. 62 miles, 4300 ft.

Lunch at Almaden Lake Park via the Alamitos bike trail.
Ride leader Steve Chapel

http://www.westernwheelers.org/main/routes/spro/routesheets/ShoupPark_PageMill_MtEden.pdf

Turns	Distance
Start Shoup	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
L S El Monte Ave	0.7
R Foothill Expy	0.9
Cont. Stevens Canyon Rd	5.8
Cont. Mt Eden Rd	8.9
R Pierce Rd	11.2
L CA-9 N	12.3
R 6th St	13.6
L St Charles St	13.7
R Oak St	13.8
L Lomita Ave	13.9
L Vickery Ave	14.1
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd	14.5
L Los Gatos Blvd	18.3
R Kennedy Rd	18.5
R Shannon Rd	21.8
R Hicks Rd	22.5
L Alamitos Rd	29.5
L Almaden Rd	31.0
R McKean Rd	33.4
Cont. Harry Rd	33.8
L Camden Ave	34.2
R toward Los Alamitos Creek Trail	36.3
L Los Alamitos Creek Trail	36.4
L Los Alamitos Creek Trail	36.4
R Lake Almaden Trail	38.0
R toward Coleman Rd	38.4
L Coleman Rd	38.4
R Camden Ave	40.8
L Hicks Rd	40.8
R Shannon Rd	41.8
R Cherry Blossom Ln	44.8
L Blossom Hill Rd	45.0
L University Ave	46.1
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd	46.6
Cont. Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd	50.3
L Wardell Rd	51.9
R Arroyo De Arguello	52.3
Cont. Via Roncole	52.8
L Prospect Rd	53.1
Cont.S Stelling Rd	53.3
L Rainbow Dr	53.8
R Bubb Rd	54.3
L Columbus Ave	54.8
R Santa Teresa Dr	55.1
L Hyannisport Dr	55.4
R Linda Vista Dr	55.5
L McClellan Rd	55.7
L Palm Ave	56.2
R S Foothill Blvd	56.4
L S El Monte Ave	61.1
R University Ave	61.3
Turn left into Shoup	61.9

Page Mill & Mount Eden

Wed, 17 May 2017 15:45:00 GMT

It's going to be cold on the coast so let's do Page Mill and Mount Eden.

Route: Page Mill & Mount Eden

Distance: 36 miles

Elevation: 3670 ft

Redwood Ramble Plus

Wed, 10 May 2017 16:00:00 GMT

Route: Redwood Ramble Plus

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 55 miles
Elevation: 5700 ft
Lunch: Sky Londa (late in the ride)

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5498232

Start Shoup
L University Ave
R Main St
L Foothill Expy
R Santa Cruz Ave
L Sand Hill Rd
R Whiskey Hill Rd
L Woodside Rd
R Albion Ave
S Manuella Ave
R Kings Mountain
S Tunitas Creek
R Star Hill Rd
L   stay on Star Hill
R Native Sons Rd
DeadEnd U Turn
R Star Hill Rd
DeadEnd U Turn
R Swett Rd
R   CA-35  Skyline
R Bear Gulch Rd
DeadEnd U Turn
R  CA-35
L Page Mill Rd
R Altamont Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Elena Rd
L Robleda Rd
R Chapin Rd
L   Burke Rd
R University Ave
End     Shoup

Bike hut via OLH, 84 and Tunitas home

Wed, 03 May 2017 16:00:00 GMT

Let's try last weeks ride but keep it cooler by going up OLH. Rain cancels.

Lunch at the Bike Hut.

Distance :: 56 Mi

Elevation :: 5000 ft

Leader :: Doug Hahn

RWGPS :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20782454

Route Sheet ::

	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	0.0
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Old Altos Rd	0.3
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Fremont Rd	0.4
1.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Concepcion Rd	1.4
0.9	→	Right	Turn right onto Purissima Rd	2.3
0.2	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Purissima Rd	2.5
1.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	3.7
0.7	←	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	4.4
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	4.6
2.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	6.6
1.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Portola Rd	7.7
2.9	←	Left	Turn left onto Old La Honda Rd	10.6
3.4	←	Left	Turn left onto CA-35	14.0
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Old La Honda Rd	14.1
2.6	←	Left	Slight left onto CA-84 W	16.6
11.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Stage Rd	28.1
1.2	→	Right	Turn right onto CA-1 N	29.2
1.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Tunitas Creek Rd	30.8
2.0	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	32.8
6.1	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	38.9
1.3	↑	Straight	Continue onto Kings Mountain Rd	40.2
5.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Woodside Rd	45.2
0.9	→	Right	Turn right onto Whiskey Hill Rd	46.1
1.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	47.5
1.2	←	Left	Slight left to stay on Sand Hill Rd	48.7
1.8	→	Right	Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	50.4
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Junipero Serra Blvd	50.5
2.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto Foothill Expy	53.0
3.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Main St	56.0
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	56.0
0.1	→	Right	Turn right	56.2

HillsRUs for April 26 - Reverse Coastal Classic Via Page Mill

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 14:50:09 GMT

Coastal Classic Via Page Mill: Page, West Alpine, 84 to Stage Road and Home Via Tunitas. 55 miles, 5600 ft.

Lunch at bike hut. Rain Cancels.

Link to Ride on RideWithGPS

Turns	Distance
Start - Shoup Park	0
L University Ave	0.1
L Burke Rd	0.2
R Chapin Rd	0.6
Merge onto Robleda Rd	0.9
R Elena Rd	1.7
L Taaffe Rd	1.9
R Altamont Rd	2.8
L Page Mill Rd	3.9
Cont. Alpine Rd	10.3
Cont. Pescadero Rd	17.8
L CA-84 W	18.9
R Stage Rd	26.4
R CA-1 N	27.5
R Tunitas Creek Rd	29.1
Cont. Kings Mountain Rd	38.5
L Woodside Rd	43.5
R Whiskey Hill Rd	44.4
L Sand Hill Rd	45.8
R Santa Cruz Ave	48.8
L Junipero Serra Blvd	48.9
Cont. Foothill Expy	51.3
L Main St	54.3
L University Ave	54.3
R Shoup Park	54.5

Mad Mike's Monster Mash

Michael Khaw — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 15:45:00 GMT

Direction Miles
Start Shoup Park. 0.0
L onto University Ave 0.11
R onto Main St 0.19
L onto Foothill Expy 0.23
R onto Santa Cruz Ave 5.68
L onto Sand Hill Rd 5.79
R onto Whiskey Hill Rd 8.71
L onto Woodside Rd 10.09
R onto Cañada Road 10.32
R onto Edgewood Rd 13.77
L onto Crestview Dr 15.05
R onto Brittan Ave 15.7
L onto Alameda 16.96
L onto Melendy Dr 17.16
R onto Crestview Dr 18.61
Continue onto Hallmark Dr 19.84
R onto Ralston Ave 21.28
R onto Alameda De Las Pulgas 22.69
R onto Carlmont Dr 22.84
L onto Hastings Dr 22.99
R onto Club Dr 24.03
L onto Crestview Dr 24.41
L onto Edgewood Rd 26.37
R onto Cordilleras Rd 26.75
R onto Springdale Way 27.02
L onto Lakeview Way 27.47
R onto Sylvan Way 27.53
Continue onto Glenloch Way 28.37
R onto Hillcrest Way 28.7
R onto Eastview Way 29.09
Continue onto W California Way 29.5
L onto California Way 29.64
L to stay on California Way 29.87
R to stay on California Way 30.16
L onto Jefferson Ave 30.61
R to stay on Jefferson Ave 31.23
R onto Emerald Hill Rd 31.45
L onto Farm Hill Blvd 31.9
R onto Mcgarvey Ave 32.45
R onto Fernside St 32.56
R onto Woodside Dr 33.38
L onto Woodside Rd 35.25
R onto Northgate Dr 35.32
Continue onto Eleanor Dr 35.63
L onto Stockbridge Ave 35.7
R onto Alameda 36.21
Continue Santa Cruz Ave 38.11
L onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd 38.51
R onto Main St 43.95
L onto University Ave 43.98
R End of route 44.15

Kennedy/Shannon + Hicks

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 4/12/17 will be: Kennedy/Shannon + Hicks

Rain Cancels and poor weather may change route

Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1452310

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 58 miles
Elevation: 5000 ft
Lunch: Top of Hicks or Los Gatos Town Plaza Park

Route:
R University Ave
L S El Monte Ave
R Foothill Expy
S Mt Eden Rd
R Pierce Rd
L Hwy 9
R 6th St
L Oak St
R Lomita Ave
L Vickery Ave
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd
R Montalvo Rd
L Piedmont Rd
R Peach Hill Rd
L Glen Una Dr
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd
R Ridgecrest Ave
L Beck Ave
R Hernandez Ave
R Glen Ridge Ave
L Pennsylvania Ave
R Bayview Ave
L W Main St
S Los Gatos Blvd
R Kennedy Rd
R Shannon Rd
R Hicks Rd
U-Turn at Mt Umunhum Rd
L Shannon Rd
L Englewood Ave
R Kennedy Rd
S Caldwell Ave
L Bella Vista Ave
S New York Ave
L Pleasant St
R E Main St
R N Santa Cruz Ave
L Saratoga Los Gatos Rd
L Prospect Rd
S S Stelling Rd
L Rainbow Dr
R Bubb Rd
L Hyannisport Dr
R Linda Vista Dr
L McClellan Rd
S Mira Vista Ave
L Palm Ave
R S Foothill Blvd
L S El Monte Ave
R University Ave
L Shoup

Pescadero CW - Page Mill, 84

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 16:00:00 GMT

Pescadero Clockwise
Looks like a nice day and with the earlier start we can do a longer ride.
Link to route on Ride With GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2175070

Distance:  66 miles
Elevation:  6400 ft 
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch in Pescadero
Leader: Doug Hahn

Route: 
Shoup Park
L University
L Burke, almost to end
R Chapin
cont. Robleda, to end
R Elena
L Taaffe
R Altamont
REGROUP Black Mountain
cont. Altamont
L Page Mill
REGROUP Skyline
X Skyline
cont. W Alpine
L Pescadero
REGROUP Sam McDonald(?) Park (on R, before summit)
cont. Pescadero
R Stage
LUNCH Arcangeli's Bakery
cont. Stage
R Hwy 84
R W Old La Honda
L Skyline
REGROUP Skywood Mkt, Sky Londa
L Hwy 84 (towards Woodside)
R Portola Rd, to end
L Sand Hill
R+L Alpine to Junipero Serra
X Oregon/Page Mill
cont. Foothill
R Main/Burke
L University
R Shoup Park

HillsRUs for Wed March 29 - Bike Hut and Back

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 23:23:54 GMT

The route this week is Kings, Tunitas to Bike Hut and return Via Lobitos and Tunitas. 55 Miles, 5500 ft.

NOTE: start time is 10 this week. April 1 it changes to 9.

Ride Leader Steve Chapel

Notes

	Distance
Start Shoup Park	0.0
L University Ave	0.1
L Burke Rd	0.1
R Old Altos Rd	0.2
R Fremont Rd	0.3
L Concepcion Rd	1.4
R Purissima Rd	2.3
L Arastradero Rd	3.6
L Page Mill Rd	4.3
R Arastradero Rd	4.6
L Alpine Rd	6.6
R Portola Rd	7.7
Cont. Woodside Rd	11.9
L Tripp Rd	13.0
L Kings Mountain R	13.9
Cont. Tunitas Creek	18.2
Lunch at Bike Hut	26.7
L Lobitos Creek Cut	27.7
R Verde Rd	29.4
R Lobitos Creek Rd	29.6
L Tunitas Creek Rd	33.7
Cont. Kings Mounta	39.4
L Woodside Rd	44.4
R Whiskey Hill Rd	45.4
L Sand Hill Rd	46.7
R Santa Cruz Ave	49.7
L Junipero Serra Bl	49.8
Cont.Foothill Expy	52.2
R Main St	55.2
L University Ave	55.3
Turn right into Shou	55.3
End of route	55.4

Steve's 5 Loops Modified.

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:00:00 GMT

Rain is likely Wednesday. Thursday may be dry. We may reschedule as Impromptu.

Here's Steve's 5 Loops that got modified a bit. Valley View, Mora, Camino Hermosa, Altamont, Altamont Circle, Foothill Park, Alexis(John Chambers house), Golden Oak, Westridge/Cervantes, Sand Hill. Hopefully they are all open and dry. RAIN CANCELS! Bring Munchies, no lunch stop planned.

42 miles/4,200 feet

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19038950

Dave Fitch, davidfitch@prodigy.net

To the Crater and Back

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:00:00 GMT

HRU Route for 3/15/17: To the Crater and Back

Rain cancels!

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 39 miles
Elevation: 4000 ft
Lunch: No lunch stop planned, bring lunch to eat at fire station

Route on https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19536481

To the Crater and Back

R University Ave

L S El Monte Ave

R Foothill Expy

R Stevens Canyon Rd

L Redwood Gulch Rd

R Hwy-9

L Skyline

U Turn at Crater

R Page Mill Rd

R Altamont Rd

L Natoma Rd

R Elena Rd

L Robleda Rd

R Chapin Rd

L Burke Rd

R University Ave

Kennedy/Shannon via Saratoga and Los Gatos

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 18:00:00 GMT

Looks like it should be a nice day, I think these roads should be open (let me know if they are not).

The route is Kennedy Shannon, 45 miles and about 3100 ft. Bring or buy lunch in Los Gatos. Rain Cancels..

Route on Ride with GPS

Turns	Distance
Shoup Park	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
L El Monte Ave	0.7
R Foothill Expy	0.8
Cont. Stevens Canyon Rd	5.7
Cont. Mt Eden Rd	8.9
R Pierce Rd	11.2
L Big Basin Way	12.2
R 6th St	13.6
L Oak St	13.7
R Lomita Ave	13.8
L Vickery Ave	14.0
R Route 9 N	14.4
R Montalvo Rd	14.4
L Piedmont Rd	15.1
R Peach Hill Rd	15.7
L Glen Una Dr	16.5
R Route 9 N	17.3
R Ridgecrest Ave	18.7
L Beck Ave	19.3
R Hernandez Ave	19.4
R Glen Ridge Ave	20.0
L Pennsylvania Ave	20.1
R Bayview Ave	20.2
L W Main St	20.2
Cont. Los Gatos Blvd	20.9
R Kennedy Rd	21.5
L Shannon Rd	24.8
L Englewood Ave	27.3
R Kennedy Rd	27.7
Cont. Caldwell Ave	27.9
L Bella Vista Ave	28.1
Cont. New York Ave	28.5
L Pleasant St	28.6
R E Main St	28.7
R University Ave	29.2
L Route 9 S	29.7
Cont. Saratoga Sunnyvale	33.3
L Wardell Rd	35.0
R Arroyo De Arguello	35.3
Cont. Via Roncole	35.8
L Prospect Rd	36.1
Cont. S Stelling Rd	36.4
L Rainbow Dr	36.9
R Bubb Rd	37.4
L Hyannisport Dr	38.1
R Linda Vista Dr	38.6
L McClellan Rd	38.8
L Palm Ave	39.3
R S Foothill Blvd	39.5
Cont. Foothill Expy	40.5
L S El Monte Ave	44.2
R University Ave	44.4
Turn left	45.0
Shoup Park	45.1

HillsRUs for Wed March 1

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:24:52 GMT

Lets go to La Honda and back. Page to West Alpine and Return the same way. Bring snacks or buy at the La Honda Store.

39 miles, 5200 Ft.

Steve Chapel Ride Leader

Steve's 5 Loops Modified

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:00:00 GMT

Stevens Canyon is toast. Closed at Montebello and lotsa mud and rocks on shoulders.

42 miles/4,200 feet

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19038950

Five Loops From Shoup

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 18:00:00 GMT

HRU Route for 2/15/17: Five Loops From Shoup

Lets retry last weeks ride with hopefully no rain and all roads should be open.

Rain cancels!

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 37 miles
Elevation: 3600 ft
Lunch: No lunch stop planned, bring lunch to eat at regroup

Route on https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17994687

Turns	Distance
Start of route	0.0
Turn left	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
R Quinnhill Rd	1.1
L Summerhill Ave	1.5
R Magdalena Ave	2.0
L Hillview Dr	2.1
R Fairway Dr	2.3
Cont. Loyola Dr	2.8
R Terrace Dr	3.5
R Mora Dr	3.8
R Sunhills Dr	4.7
L W Loyola Dr	4.9
Cont. Camino Hermoso Dr	5.3
L Magdalena Ave	5.4
L Stonebrook Dr	6.2
R Kate Dr	6.5
L Teresa Way	6.6
Cont. Stonebrook	6.7
R Oak Knoll Cir	6.9
R to stay on Oak Knoll Cir	7.0
L to stay on Oak Knoll Cir	7.4
R to stay on Oak Knoll Cir	7.5
Cont. Prospect Ave	7.5
L La Loma Dr	7.9
R Summit Wood Rd	8.1
R to stay on Summit Wood Rd	8.4
L Tepa Way	8.6
R Moody Rd	8.8
L Altamont Rd	8.8
Cont. Altamont Cir	11.0
R Page Mill Rd	11.6
R Foothill Park	11.9
L Descend around Lake	12.2
R Interpretive Center	13.0
R Vista Hill	13.7
L Page Mill Rd	14.2
L Paseo Del Roble Dr	15.7
L Page Mill Rd	16.4
L Arastradero Rd	16.6
L Alpine Rd	18.6
R Golden Oak Dr	18.7
L Alpine Rd	20.3
L Westridge Dr	21.6
R Portola Rd	24.5
Cont. Sand Hill Rd	26.8
R Santa Cruz Ave	30.5
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	30.6
Cont. Foothill Expy	33.1
R Hillview Ave	33.6
Cont. Fremont Rd	34.3
L to stay on Fremont Rd	35.2
L Burke Rd	36.4
R University Ave	36.7
L into Shoup Park	36.8
End of route	36.9

Five Loops From Shoup

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:00:00 GMT

Looks like it may be a wet morning.

A ride for short, cold days. 37 miles, 3600 ft
Bring food to eat on ride. . Rain Cancels

Route on https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17994687

Turns	Distance
Start of route	0.0
Turn left	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
R Quinnhill Rd	1.1
L Summerhill Ave	1.5
R Magdalena Ave	2.0
L Hillview Dr	2.1
R Fairway Dr	2.3
Cont. Loyola Dr	2.8
R Terrace Dr	3.5
R Mora Dr	3.8
R Sunhills Dr	4.7
L W Loyola Dr	4.9
Cont. Camino Hermoso Dr	5.3
L Magdalena Ave	5.4
L Stonebrook Dr	6.2
R Kate Dr	6.5
L Teresa Way	6.6
Cont. Stonebrook	6.7
R Oak Knoll Cir	6.9
R to stay on Oak Knoll Cir	7.0
L to stay on Oak Knoll Cir	7.4
R to stay on Oak Knoll Cir	7.5
Cont. Prospect Ave	7.5
L La Loma Dr	7.9
R Summit Wood Rd	8.1
R to stay on Summit Wood Rd	8.4
L Tepa Way	8.6
R Moody Rd	8.8
L Altamont Rd	8.8
Cont. Altamont Cir	11.0
R Page Mill Rd	11.6
R Foothill Park	11.9
L Descend around Lake	12.2
R Interpretive Center	13.0
R Vista Hill	13.7
L Page Mill Rd	14.2
L Paseo Del Roble Dr	15.7
L Page Mill Rd	16.4
L Arastradero Rd	16.6
L Alpine Rd	18.6
R Golden Oak Dr	18.7
L Alpine Rd	20.3
L Westridge Dr	21.6
R Portola Rd	24.5
Cont. Sand Hill Rd	26.8
R Santa Cruz Ave	30.5
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	30.6
Cont. Foothill Expy	33.1
R Hillview Ave	33.6
Cont. Fremont Rd	34.3
L to stay on Fremont Rd	35.2
L Burke Rd	36.4
R University Ave	36.7
L into Shoup Park	36.8
End of route	36.9

Michael K's Swan Song

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 18:00:00 GMT

Magdalena, Moody, Foothills Park, Joaquin, St Francis, La Cresta

Leader: Dave Fitch

42 Miles / 4,100 feet

No lunch stop planned. Rain cancels

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5193536

Michael Khaw's Swan Song.

Moody, Foothills Park, Alpine/Joaquin, Westridge, St. Francis/La Cresta
42 miles 4,100 ft
Lunch: Late or no Lunch, bring food!

Turn	Notes	Miles
Start	Start of route	0.0
L	University Ave	0.0
L	Burke Rd	0.2
R	Chapin Rd	0.6
Cont.	Robleda Rd	0.9
L	Elena Rd	1.7
Cont.	El Monte Rd	2.5
R	Voorhees Dr	3.3
R	Clausen Ct	3.4
Cont.	Barley Hill Rd	3.6
L	Hilltop Dr	3.9
R	Hillview Rd	4.3
R	Magdalena Ave	4.7
R	Stonebrook Dr	5.8
Cont.	Laura Ct	6.1
R	Kate Dr	6.1
L	Teresa Way	6.2
R	Stonebrook Dr	6.3
R	Oak Knoll Cir	6.5
Cont.	Prospect Ave	7.1
L	La Loma Dr	7.5
R	Summit Wood	7.8
L	Tepa Way	8.2
L	Moody Rd	8.4
R	Page Mill Rd	10.9
L	Foothill Park	11.2
L	Slight L	11.4
R	Slight R	12.2
R	Page Mill Rd	13.4
R	Altamont Rd	13.8
L	Briones Way	14.0
L	Ventana Way	14.3
R	Page Mill Rd	14.5
L	Arastradero Rd	16.0
L	Alpine Rd	17.9
L	Joaquin Rd	22.3
R	Old Spanish Trail	22.7
L	Vista Verde Way	23.1
R	Ramona Rd	23.4
R	Los Trancos Rd	24.1
L	Fire Rd Only	25.1
L	Valley Oak St	25.2
L	Indian Crossing	25.8
L	Alpine Rd	25.9
R	Willowbrook Dr	26.1
L	Portola Rd	26.9
R	Westridge Dr	27.3
R	Golden Hills Dr	28.4
R	Meadowood Dr	28.6
R	Cervantes Rd	29.0
L	Shawnee Pass	29.0
R	Iroquois Trail	29.4
Cont.	Georgia Ln	29.6
L	Portola Rd	29.9
L	Alpine Rd	30.4
R	Junipero Serra	34.7
Cont.	Foothill Expy	37.1
R	Hillview Ave	37.7
Cont.	Fremont Rd	38.4
R	St Francis Rd	39.0
L	La Cresta Dr	39.6
L	Viscaino Rd	40.4
L	Concepcion Rd	40.8
R	Fremont Rd	41.1
L	W Edith Ave	41.9
R	University Ave	42.1
End	End of route	42.2

Montebello, Toll Gate, Parker Ranch, and Mora

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 18:00:00 GMT

HRU Route for 1/25/17: Montebello, Toll Gate, Parker Ranch, and Mora

Rain cancels!

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 43 miles
Elevation: 4800 ft
Lunch: No lunch stop planned, bring lunch to eat at regroup
Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6083410

Route:

Notes	Distance
Start of route	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
L S El Monte Ave	0.7
R Foothill Expy	0.8
R Montebello Rd	7.5
Top of Climb	12.8
R Stevens Canyon Rd	18.0
Cont. Mt Eden Rd	19.4
L Pierce Rd	21.7
R Sarahills Dr	22.3
L to stay on Sarahills Dr	22.5
L Verde Vista Ln	23.1
R Tamworth Ave	23.3
R Seaton Ave	23.4
L Malcom Ave	23.5
L Trinity Ave	23.7
R Pontiac Ave	23.7
L Saratoga Hills Rd	23.8
R Reid Ln	23.9
L Canyon View Dr	24.0
R Elva Ave	24.0
L 4th St	24.2
R Springer Ave	24.3
R Big Basin Way	24.6
R Toll Gate Rd	24.9
Cont. Saratoga Heights Dr	25.4
R Pierce Rd	25.9
L Comer Dr	27.6
Cont. Comer Ct	28.0
L to stay on Comer Ct	28.1
R Star Ridge Ct	28.1
L to stay on Parker Ranch Ct	28.6
Cont. Parker Ranch Rd	28.8
L Prospect Rd	29.5
R Seven Springs Pkwy	29.5
R Seven Springs Dr	29.9
R Upland Way	30.5
Cont. Bubb Rd	30.6
L Columbus Ave	31.1
R Santa Teresa Dr	31.4
L Hyannisport Dr	31.7
R Linda Vista Dr	31.8
L McClellan Rd	32.0
R Mira Vista Rd	32.4
L Palm Ave	32.5
R Mira Vista Rd	32.5
L Janice Ave	32.8
L Stevens Creek Blvd	33.0
R N Foothill Blvd	33.1
L Cristo Rey Dr	33.7
L Rancho San Antonio Service Rd	34.7
R at Bathrooms	35.1
R towared Bike Path	35.1
L Bike Path	35.2
L Lower Meadow Trail	35.5
R Rancho San Antonio Service Rd	35.5
R Mora Trail	36.0
Cont. Mora Dr	36.6
L Sunhills Dr	36.7
L Kenbar Rd	36.8
R Rolly Rd	36.9
L W Loyola Dr	37.1
Cont. Camino Hermoso Dr	37.3
L Magdalena Rd	37.5
L Stonebrook Dr	38.2
Cont. Laura Ct	38.5
R Kate Dr	38.5
L Teresa Way	38.6
R Oak Knoll Cir	38.9
R on Oak Knoll Cir	39.0
L on Oak Knoll Cir	39.4
R on Oak Knoll Cir	39.5
Cont. Prospect Ave	39.5
L La Loma Dr	39.9
R Summit Wood Rd	40.1
L Tepa Way	40.6
R Moody Rd	40.8
L Elena Rd	41.1
R Robleda Rd	41.8
R Chapin Rd	42.7
L Burke Rd	42.9
R University Ave	43.3
R into Shoup	43.5

HillsRUs Cancelled for today

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 15:52:03 GMT

It is going to rain if not by 10 soon thereafter so I am canceling the HillsRUs ride for today.

Steve Chapel

HRU For Wed Jan 18 - Louis's Lunacy Modified

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 15:44:08 GMT

It looks like rain but we might get in some riding before the rain arrives so lets stay close to home. Louis's Lunacy Modified -- Shoup to Shoup With Los Altos Hills Steeps In Between plus Foot Hills Park. Rain cancels

Distance: 29 miles, Total Ascent: approximately 3300 feet

Turns	Distance
Shoup	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
R S El Monte Ave	0.7
L Summerhill Ave	1.0
R Magdalena Ave	2.0
L Hillview Dr	2.1
L Fairway Dr	2.3
R Villa Dr	2.5
Cont. on Country Club Dr.	2.8
R Terrace Dr	3.3
R Mora Dr	3.6
R Sunhills Dr	4.6
L Kenbar Rd	4.7
R Rolly Rd	4.8
L W Loyola Dr	4.9
R Ravensbury Ave	5.1
L Camino Hermoso	5.7
R Magdalena Rd	6.1
L Stonebrook Dr	6.9
Cont. on Laura Ct	7.1
R Kate Dr	7.2
L Teresa Way	7.3
R Stonebrook Dr	7.4
L Prospect Ave	7.6
L La Loma Dr	8.0
R Summit Wood Rd	8.2
L Tepa Way	8.7
R Moody Rd	8.9
L Altamont Rd	8.9
R Taaffe Rd	10.0
R Elena Rd	10.9
L Robleda Rd	11.1
L Alta Tierra Rd	11.5
R La Paloma Rd	11.8
L Westwind Way	12.0
R Concepcion Rd	12.2
L Viscaino Rd	12.6
R La Cresta Dr	13.0
R St Francis Rd	13.8
R Anacapa Dr	14.1
R stay on Anacapa	14.5
L Viscaino Rd	14.7
L Concepcion Rd	15.2
L Fremont Rd	15.4
L St Francis Rd	15.7
L Ascension Dr	15.8
L Anacapa Dr	16.1
Cont. on Viscaino R	16.3
L Roble Ladera Rd	16.4
Cont. on Purissima	16.8
R La Barranca Rd	16.9
L Elena Rd	17.3
R Moody Rd	18.9
R Page Mill Rd	21.7
L Foothill Park	21.9
L Down Hill	22.2
R at Interpretive Center	22.9
R at top	23.6
Cont. on Page Mill	24.2
R Altamont Rd	24.6
Cont. on Moody Rd	26.8
R El Monte Rd	27.1
L University Ave	28.4
Turn left into park	29.0
Shoup	29.1

Tour of LA/Portola hills

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 18:00:00 GMT

Looks like rain possible so let's stay close and tour some of the local hills.

Mora, Olive Tree, Moody, Foothills Park, Westridge, La Cresta.

Distance :: 30 mi

Elevation :: 3000 ft

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Bring a snack for Foothills Park. Rain cancels.

RWGPS :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18435949

Route ::

30.8 miles

Tour around LA/Portola hills

Leg	Dir	Type	Notes	Total
	→	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	0.0
1.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Quinnhill Rd	1.1
0.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Summerhill Ave	1.5
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Hilltop Dr	1.7
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Hillview Rd	1.8
0.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Fairway Dr	2.4
0.5	↑	Straight	Continue straight onto Loyola Dr	2.9
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Esberg Rd	3.1
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Mora Dr	3.2
0.7	→	Right	Turn right onto Sunhills Dr	3.9
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Kenbar Rd	4.0
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Rolly Rd	4.1
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto W Loyola Dr	4.2
0.2	↑	Straight	Continue onto Camino Hermoso Dr	4.4
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Magdalena Ave	4.6
0.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Blandor Way	4.9
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Olive Tree Ln	5.1
0.2	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Olive Tree Ln	5.3
0.6	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Olive Tree Ln	5.9
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Blandor Way	6.2
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Magdalena Ave	6.3
0.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Stonebrook Dr	6.7
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Kate Dr	7.1
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Teresa Way	7.2
0.1	→	Right	Teresa Way turns slightly right and becomes Stonebrook Dr	7.2
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Prospect Ave	7.5
0.4	←	Left	Turn left onto La Loma Dr	7.8
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Summit Wood Rd	8.1
0.4	←	Left	Slight left onto Tepa Way	8.5
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Moody Rd	8.7
2.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Page Mill Rd	11.3
0.2	←	Left	Turn left	11.5
0.2	←	Left	Slight left	11.7
0.8	→	Right	Slight right	12.5
0.7	→	Right	Turn right	13.2
0.6	→	Right	Turn right toward Page Mill Rd	13.8
0.0	←	Left	Turn left toward Page Mill Rd	13.8
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	13.8
2.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	16.1
2.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	18.1
1.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Portola Rd	19.2
1.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Westridge Dr	20.4
2.9	→	Right	Turn right onto Alpine Rd	23.3
0.7	←	Left	Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	24.0
2.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	26.0
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	26.3
0.9	→	Right	Turn right onto La Cresta Dr	27.2
1.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Viscaino Rd	28.2
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Roble Ladera Rd	28.3
0.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto Purissima Rd	28.6
0.7	←	Left	Turn left onto Robleda Rd	29.3
0.6	→	Right	Slight right onto Chapin Rd	29.9
0.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	30.2
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	30.6
0.1	→	Right	Turn right	30.8

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Louis' Lunacy Modified

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 18:00:00 GMT

Dave Fitch

27 miles/ 3,000 feet

Rain Cancels and this looks likely. This route stays close to home and allows for an easy change of plans.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6756610

0.09		Turn right onto University Ave
0.7		Turn right onto S El Monte Ave
0.98		Turn left onto Summerhill Ave
1.98		Turn right onto Magdalena Ave
2.05		Turn left onto Hillview Dr
2.25		Turn left onto Fairway Dr
2.47		Turn right onto Villa Dr
2.75		Continue onto Country Club Dr
3.27		Turn right onto Terrace Dr
3.61		Slight right onto Mora Dr
4.55		Turn right onto Sunhills Dr
4.66		Turn left onto Kenbar Rd
4.76		Turn right onto Rolly Rd
4.87		Turn left onto W Loyola Dr
5.09		Turn right onto Ravensbury Ave
5.72		Turn left onto Camino Hermoso Dr
6.14		Turn right onto Magdalena Rd
6.87		Turn left onto Stonebrook Dr
7.14		Continue onto Laura Ct
7.2		Turn right onto Kate Dr
7.31		Turn left onto Teresa Way
7.36		Teresa Way turns slightly right
		and becomes Stonebrook Dr
7.61		Turn left onto Prospect Ave
7.97		Turn left onto La Loma Dr
8.24		Turn right onto Summit Wood Rd
8.69		Slight left onto Tepa Way
8.86		Turn right onto Moody Rd
8.9		Turn left onto Altamont Rd
10.04		Turn right onto Taaffe Rd
10.32		Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd
10.93		Turn right onto Elena Rd
11.11		Turn left onto Robleda Rd
11.48		Sharp left onto Alta Tierra Rd
11.79		Turn right onto La Paloma Rd
12.01		Turn left onto Westwind Way
12.22		Turn right onto Concepcion Rd
12.58		Turn left onto Viscaino Rd
12.66		Turn right to stay on Viscaino Rd
12.99		Slight right onto La Cresta Dr
13.79		Turn right onto St Francis Rd
14.13		Turn right onto Anacapa Dr
14.48		Turn right to stay on Anacapa Dr
14.74		Sharp left onto Viscaino Rd
15.08		Turn left to stay on Viscaino Rd
15.15		Turn left onto Concepcion Rd
15.44		Slight left onto Fremont Rd
15.67		Turn left onto St Francis Rd
15.77		Turn left onto Ascension Dr
16.08		Turn left onto Anacapa Dr
16.34		Continue onto Viscaino Rd
16.42		Turn left onto Roble Ladera Rd
16.77		Continue onto Purissima Rd
16.89		Turn right onto La Barranca Rd
17.28		Turn left onto Elena Rd
18.83		Turn right toward Moody Rd
18.85		Turn right onto Moody Rd
21.68		Turn right onto Page Mill Rd
22.27		Turn right onto Altamont Rd
24.47		Continue onto Moody Rd
24.75		Turn right onto El Monte Rd
26.1		Turn left onto University Ave
26.72		Turn left
26.77		Turn right
26.8		End of route

Both Sides of OLH+

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 18:00:00 GMT

Weather looks good so lets do the Both Sides of OLH+ ride.
Rain Cancels

The Hills-R-Us route: Both Sides of OLH+
Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1879963

Both Sides of OLH+

ridewithgps.com

42.3 mi, +3996 ft. Starts in Los Altos, California

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 42 miles
Elevation: 4000 ft
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch at Skywood Market, Sky Londa.

Route:

HRU Ride For Wed Dec 21 - Five Bumps to Montebello

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:03:31 GMT

Weather looking better and not so cold. Christmas Ride.

40 miles, 4800? ft. Mora, Parker Ranch, Sarahills, Toll Gate, Mt. Eden/Pierce,
Montebello. No lunch stop (bring lunch to eat at top of Montebello).
Bring plenty of water, no chances to refill after
Rancho San Antonio (optional detour after Mt. Eden to rest stop on Stevens Canyon). Rain cancels.

Route on Ride with GPS

Turns	Distance
Shoup Park	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
Continue onto Anita Ave	1.1
L Border Rd	1.2
R Valley View Dr	1.5
R Summerhill Ave	1.9
L Hilltop Dr	1.9
L Hillview Rd	2.0
R Fairway Dr	2.6
Continue straight onto Loyola Dr	3.1
R Esberg Rd	3.3
R Mora Dr	3.4
Continue onto Mora Trail	4.2
L Service Rd	4.8
R Cristo Rey Dr	6.1
L to stay on Cristo Rey Dr	6.3
Stright at circle, Cristo Rey Dr	6.3
R N Foothill Blvd	7.1
L Stevens Creek Blvd	7.7
R Janice Ave	7.8
R Mira Vista Rd	8.0
L Palm Ave	8.3
R Mira Vista Ave	8.3
L McClellan Rd	8.4
R Linda Vista Dr	8.8
R Hyannisport Dr	9.0
L Linda Vista Dr	9.0
R Santa Teresa Dr	9.5
Cont. Terrace Dr	9.6
R Terra Bella Dr	9.6
L Lindy Ln	9.7
L Regnart Rd	9.9
R Monrovia St	10.0
R Bubb Rd	10.1
L Rainbow Dr	10.2
R 7 Springs Ln	10.5
L Seven Springs Dr	10.6
L Seven Springs Pkwy	10.7
L Prospect Rd	11.1
R Parker Ranch Rd	11.1
L Parker Ranch Ct	11.8
L Comer Ct	12.5
R to stay on Comer Ct	12.5
L Comer Dr	12.6
R Pierce Rd	13.0
L Sarahills Dr	13.8
L to stay on Sarahills Dr	14.0
L Verde Vista Ln	14.6
R Tamworth Ave	14.8
R Seaton Ave	14.9
L Malcom Ave	15.1
L Trinity Ave	15.2
R Pontiac Ave	15.2
L Saratoga Hills Rd	15.4
R Reid Ln	15.4
L Canyon View Dr	15.5
R Elva Ave	15.5
L 4th St	15.7
R Springer Ave	15.8
L to stay on Springer Ave	16.1
R Big Basin Way	16.1
R Toll Gate Rd	16.4
Continue onto Saratoga Heights Dr	16.9
R Pierce Rd	17.4
L Mt Eden Rd	17.7
Cont. Stevens Canyon Rd	20.0
L Montebello Rd	21.4
L Stevens Canyon Rd	31.9
Cont. S Foothill Blvd	33.6
L S El Monte Ave	38.6
R University Ave	38.7
Turn left	39.3
Shoup Park	39.4

Simple Kennedy Shannon

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 18:00:00 GMT

Unsettled weather to the North so let's head South.

Distance :: 45 mi

Elevation :: 3100 ft

Lunch :: Los Gatos town center

Leader :: Doug Hahn

RidewithGPS :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1851295

Route ::

Turns	Distance
Shoup Park	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
L El Monte Ave	0.7
R Foothill Expy	0.8
Cont. Stevens Canyon Rd	5.7
Cont. Mt Eden Rd	8.9
R Pierce Rd	11.2
L Big Basin Way	12.2
R 6th St	13.6
L Oak St	13.7
R Lomita Ave	13.8
L Vickery Ave	14.0
R Route 9 N	14.4
R Montalvo Rd	14.4
L Piedmont Rd	15.1
R Peach Hill Rd	15.7
L Glen Una Dr	16.5
R Route 9 N	17.3
R Ridgecrest Ave	18.7
L Beck Ave	19.3
R Hernandez Ave	19.4
R Glen Ridge Ave	20.0
L Pennsylvania Ave	20.1
R Bayview Ave	20.2
L W Main St	20.2
Cont. Los Gatos Blvd	20.9
R Kennedy Rd	21.5
L Shannon Rd	24.8
L Englewood Ave	27.3
R Kennedy Rd	27.7
Cont. Caldwell Ave	27.9
L Bella Vista Ave	28.1
Cont. New York Ave	28.5
L Pleasant St	28.6
R E Main St	28.7
R University Ave	29.2
L Route 9 S	29.7
Cont. Saratoga Sunnyvale	33.3
L Wardell Rd	35.0
R Arroyo De Arguello	35.3
Cont. Via Roncole	35.8
L Prospect Rd	36.1
Cont. S Stelling Rd	36.4
L Rainbow Dr	36.9
R Bubb Rd	37.4
L Hyannisport Dr	38.1
R Linda Vista Dr	38.6
L McClellan Rd	38.8
L Palm Ave	39.3
R S Foothill Blvd	39.5
Cont. Foothill Expy	40.5
L S El Monte Ave	44.2
R University Ave	44.4
Turn left	45.0
Shoup Park	45.1

Little LocalHills

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 18:00:00 GMT

New Ride from Steve Prothero. Mora, Altamont, Altamont Circle, Foothill Park, Golden Oak, Westridge. Lotsa full service restrooms.

37 Miles, 3,600 Feet https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17982049

Dir.	Description	Total mi.	Mi. to next
Start	Start of route	0.0	0.0
L	Turn left	0.0	0.0
R	University Ave	0.1	1.0
R	Quinnhill Rd	1.1	0.5
L	Summerhill Ave	1.5	0.5
R	Magdalena Ave	2.0	0.1
L	Hillview Dr	2.1	0.2
R	Fairway Dr	2.3	0.5
↑	Loyola Dr	2.8	0.7
R	Terrace Dr	3.5	0.3
R	Mora Dr	3.8	0.9
R	Sunhills Dr	4.7	0.2
L	W Loyola Dr	4.9	0.4
↑	Camino Hermoso Dr	5.3	0.2
L	Magdalena Ave	5.4	0.7
L	Stonebrook Dr	6.2	0.3
R	Kate Dr	6.5	0.1
L	Teresa Way…	6.6	0.0
R	…becomes Stonebrook Dr	6.7	0.3
R	Oak Knoll Cir	6.9	0.0
R	Oak Knoll Cir	7.0	0.4
L	Oak Knoll Cir	7.4	0.1
R	Oak Knoll Cir	7.5	0.0
↑	Prospect Ave	7.5	0.4
L	La Loma Dr	7.9	0.3
R	Summit Wood Rd	8.1	0.3
R	Summit Wood Rd	8.4	0.2
L	Tepa Way	8.6	0.2
R	Moody Rd	8.8	0.0
L	Altamont Rd	8.8	2.2
↑	Altamont Cir	11.0	0.6
R	Page Mill Rd	11.6	0.4
R	Slight right	11.9	0.3
L	Slight left	12.2	0.8
R	Slight right	13.0	1.3
R	Turn right	14.2	0.0
L	Page Mill Rd	14.2	0.0
L	Page Mill Rd	14.2	1.4
L	Paseo Del Roble Dr	15.7	0.7
L	Page Mill Rd	16.4	0.3
L	Arastradero Rd	16.6	2.0
L	Alpine Rd	18.6	0.1
R	Golden Oak Dr	18.7	1.6
L	Alpine Rd	20.3	1.3
L	Westridge Dr	21.6	2.9
R	Portola Rd	24.5	2.3
↑	Sand Hill Rd	26.8	2.0
L	Sand Hill Rd	28.7	1.8
R	Santa Cruz Ave	30.5	0.1
L	Junipero Serra Blvd	30.6	2.4
↑	Foothill Expy	33.1	0.6
R	Hillview Ave	33.6	0.7
↑	Fremont Rd	34.3	0.9
L	Fremont Rd	35.2	1.2
L	Burke Rd	36.4	0.2
R	University Ave	36.7	0.1
R	Turn right	36.7	0.1
L	Turn left	36.8	0.0
L	Turn left	36.8	0.0
End	End of route	36.9

Crystal Springs Neighborhoods

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 18:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us route: Crystal Springs Neighborhoods

Rain Cancels!
Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2899631

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 49 miles
Elevation: 3,600 ft by Ride with GPS
Lunch: I'm not sure about lunch stop, bring snacks

Route:

L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Old Altos Rd

R Fremont Rd

R To stay on Fremont

L St Francis Rd

R La Cresta Dr

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

L Portola Rd

S Mountain Home Rd Regroup at Roberts

C Cañada Road

C CA-92 E/Ralston Ave

R CA-35

R Bunker Hill Dr

L Polhemus Rd

C Crystal Springs Rd

L Tartan Trail Rd

R Black Mountain Rd

L Black Mountain Rd

R Woodridge Rd

R Crystal Springs Rd

C Polhemus Rd

L Ascension Dr

L Bel Aire Rd

R Laurie Ln

R Parrott Dr

L De Anza Blvd

R De Anza Blvd

L Polhemus Rd

C Ralston Ave

R Ralston Avenue Bike Trail

L Cañada Road

Regroup at Roberts

L Woodside Rd

R Whiskey Hill Rd

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Junipero Serra Blvd

C Foothill Expy

R Main St

L University Ave

HRU Route for Wed Nov 23 -

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:53:39 GMT

Montebellow, Toll Gate, Parker Ranch and Mora

Montebello, Mt. Eden (+ Sarahills and Toll Gate), Parker Ranch (from Comer), and finish with Mora and the Quarry in Los Altos Hills.

43 miles, 4800 ft. No lunch stop planned, bring lunch to eat at regroup. Rain cancels.

Notes	Distance
Start of route	0.0
R University Ave	0.1
L S El Monte Ave	0.7
R Foothill Expy	0.8
R Montebello Rd	7.5
Top of Climb	12.8
R Stevens Canyon Rd	18.0
Cont. Mt Eden Rd	19.4
L Pierce Rd	21.7
R Sarahills Dr	22.3
L to stay on Sarahills Dr	22.5
L Verde Vista Ln	23.1
R Tamworth Ave	23.3
R Seaton Ave	23.4
L Malcom Ave	23.5
L Trinity Ave	23.7
R Pontiac Ave	23.7
L Saratoga Hills Rd	23.8
R Reid Ln	23.9
L Canyon View Dr	24.0
R Elva Ave	24.0
L 4th St	24.2
R Springer Ave	24.3
R Big Basin Way	24.6
R Toll Gate Rd	24.9
Cont. Saratoga Heights Dr	25.4
R Pierce Rd	25.9
L Comer Dr	27.6
Cont. Comer Ct	28.0
L to stay on Comer Ct	28.1
R Star Ridge Ct	28.1
L to stay on Parker Ranch Ct	28.6
Cont. Parker Ranch Rd	28.8
L Prospect Rd	29.5
R Seven Springs Pkwy	29.5
R Seven Springs Dr	29.9
R Upland Way	30.5
Cont. Bubb Rd	30.6
L Columbus Ave	31.1
R Santa Teresa Dr	31.4
L Hyannisport Dr	31.7
R Linda Vista Dr	31.8
L McClellan Rd	32.0
R Mira Vista Rd	32.4
L Palm Ave	32.5
R Mira Vista Rd	32.5
L Janice Ave	32.8
L Stevens Creek Blvd	33.0
R N Foothill Blvd	33.1
L Cristo Rey Dr	33.7
L Rancho San Antonio Service Rd	34.7
R at Bathrooms	35.1
R towared Bike Path	35.1
L Bike Path	35.2
L Lower Meadow Trail	35.5
R Rancho San Antonio Service Rd	35.5
R Mora Trail	36.0
Cont. Mora Dr	36.6
L Sunhills Dr	36.7
L Kenbar Rd	36.8
R Rolly Rd	36.9
L W Loyola Dr	37.1
Cont. Camino Hermoso Dr	37.3
L Magdalena Rd	37.5
L Stonebrook Dr	38.2
Cont. Laura Ct	38.5
R Kate Dr	38.5
L Teresa Way	38.6
R Oak Knoll Cir	38.9
R on Oak Knoll Cir	39.0
L on Oak Knoll Cir	39.4
R on Oak Knoll Cir	39.5
Cont. Prospect Ave	39.5
L La Loma Dr	39.9
R Summit Wood Rd	40.1
L Tepa Way	40.6
R Moody Rd	40.8
L Elena Rd	41.1
R Robleda Rd	41.8
R Chapin Rd	42.7
L Burke Rd	42.9
R University Ave	43.3
R into Shoup	43.5
End of route	43.6

Kennedy/Shannon+

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:00:00 GMT

Start time :: 10/10:15 am

Possible unsettled weather to the North so let's go South. Rain cancels.

The route contains a short bike-path connector to Deodar Ln. Mt. Eden, Pierce, Peach Hill,

Shannon / Kennedy and extra maze on way home between Los Gatos and Saratoga.

Distance: 48 miles

Elevation: 4200 ft per Ride With GPS

Lunch: Los Gatos Town Plaza Park
Leader: Doug Hahn

Route on Ride with GPS; http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2139402

Route

R University Ave 0.06

L S El Monte Ave 0.6

R Foothill Expy 0.72

Continue N Foothill Blvd 4.41

Continue Stevens Canyon Rd 5.62

Continue Mt Eden Rd 8.78

R Damon Ln 10.91

L Teerlink Way 10.94

R Pierce Rd 11.23

REGROUP at Winery

L Big Basin Way 12.09

R 6th St 13.47

L St Charles St 13.54

Sharp right Oak St 13.65

L Lomita Ave 13.7

L Vickery Ave 13.91

R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd 14.31

R Montalvo Rd 14.33

L Piedmont Rd 14.97

REGROUP Villa Montalvo

R Peach Hill Rd 15.53

Slight left Glen Una Dr 16.35

R to stay on Glen Una Dr 16.63

R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd 17.13

R Austin Way 17.54

R Lancaster Rd 17.74

L Matilija Dr 18.02

L Ojai Dr 18.37

L Greenwood Ln 18.48

R Greenwood Rd 18.97

Path to Deodar

L Withey Rd 19.31

R Beck Ave 19.86

R Hernandez Ave 19.88

R Glen Ridge Ave 20.47

L Pennsylvania Ave 20.58

R Bayview Ave 20.68

L W Main St 20.71

REGROUP Town Plaza

Continue Los Gatos Blvd 21.44

R Kennedy Rd 22.02

REGROUP Top Kennedy

L Shannon Rd 25.37

L Englewood Ave 27.84

R Kennedy Rd 28.26

Continue Caldwell Ave 28.48

L Bella Vista Ave 28.64

Continue New York Ave 29.04

L Pleasant St 29.13

R E Main St 29.27

LUNCH - Town Plaza

R University Ave 29.75

L Bachman Ave 30.09

R N Santa Cruz Ave 30.18

Continue Winchester Blvd 30.92

L Daves Ave 31.12

R Vía Caballero 31.95

Continue Twin Creeks Rd 32.12

L Quito Rd 32.7

R Sobey Rd 32.74

L Chester Ave 33.62

REGROUP Chester L turn

L Allendale Ave 34.98

R Fruitvale Ave 35.79

R Saratoga Ave 36.08

L Scotland Dr 36.16

REGROUP @ Scotland L turn

R Cumberland Dr 36.68

L Cox Ave 37.22

Continue Wardell Rd 37.8

R Arroyo De Arguello 38.13

Continue VÃa Roncole 38.62

L Prospect Rd 38.9

Continue S Stelling Rd 39.17

L Rainbow Dr 39.66

R Bubb Rd 40.16

L Hyannisport Dr 40.92

R Linda Vista Dr 41.39

L to stay on Linda Vista Dr 41.44

L McClellan Rd 41.58

L Palm Ave 42.09

R Mira Vista Rd 42.1

L Janice Ave 42.34

REGROUP before Stevens Creek L turn

L Stevens Creek Blvd 42.54

R N Foothill Blvd 42.63

L Main St 47.63

R Shoup 47.89

Mike Khaw's Swan Song. Moody, Foothills Park, Alpine/Joaquin, Westridge, St. Francis/La Cresta

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 18:00:00 GMT

Short ride, 10:00 Start and early sun set 5:00 PM.

42 miles. 4,100 feet

No lunch break planned. Rain Cancels.

Big Basin + China Grade starting at 10 am

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 17:00:00 GMT

Note that this is the first ride using our winter start time of 10 am.

I want to try the new 236 road to Big Basin so the ride this week is Big Basin + China Grade, we may want to skip China Grade circle if it's getting late. Rain cancels.

Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1504447
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 68 miles
Elevation: 8900 ft
Lunch: Big Basin Park HQ, very small store so bring food

Route:
Big Basin + China Grade
Depart University Ave
L El Monte Ave
R Foothill Expy
S Stevens Canyon
R Stevens Canyon
REGROUP restrooms on Mt. Eden fork
L Stevens Canyon
R Mt. Eden
R Pierce
R Hwy 9 (Big Basin Hwy)
REGROUP Saratoga Gap @ Skyline
- Water at CDF fire station if needed
S Hwy 9
REGROUP Hwy 9 @ Hwy 236
S Hwy 236
REGROUP Big Basin Park HQ (Lunch)
S Hwy 236
L China Grade
R Hwy 236
REGROUP Hwy 236 @ Hwy 9 STOP sign
S Hwy 9
L Skyline
REGROUP CDF fire station
R Page Mill Rd
R Altamont Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Elena Rd
L Robleda Rd
S Chapin Rd
L Burke Rd
R University Ave
A Shoup Park

HRU Route for Wed Oct 26

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:59:55 GMT

The weather looks good and this is the last 9AM start this year so let's do: Kings, Tunitas, Lobitos Creek, Lobitos Creek Cutoff and return via Tunitas / Kings.

Distance: 53 miles. Total Ascent: about 6300 feet
Lunch at Bike Hut - Right onto Tunitas. Rain Cancels

Pescadero - CCW

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 16:00:00 GMT

The weather forecast looks nice so lets head to the coast before the days get too short. Rain Cancels.

Old La Honda - 84 - Stage - Pescadero - W Alpine - Page Mill

Lunch :: Arcangeli Market

Distance :: 65 Mi

Elevation :: 6500 ft

Route :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17217208

Leader :: Doug Hahn

RouteSheet ::

64.9 miles

Pescadero - CCW

Leg	Dir	Type	Notes	Total
	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	0.0
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Old Altos Rd	0.3
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Fremont Rd	0.4
1.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Concepcion Rd	1.4
0.9	→	Right	Turn right onto Purissima Rd	2.3
0.2	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Purissima Rd	2.5
1.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	3.7
0.7	←	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	4.4
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	4.6
2.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	6.6
1.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Portola Rd	7.7
2.9	←	Left	Turn left onto Old La Honda Rd	10.6
3.4	←	Left	Turn left onto CA-35	14.0
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Old La Honda Rd	14.0
2.6	←	Left	Slight left onto CA-84 W	16.6
11.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Stage Rd	28.0
1.4	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Stage Rd	29.5
5.9	←	Left	Turn left onto Pescadero Creek Rd	35.4
11.8	→	Right	Sharp right to stay on Pescadero Creek Rd	47.2
0.0	↑	Straight	Continue straight onto Alpine Rd	47.2
2.7	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Alpine Rd	49.9
0.9	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Alpine Rd	50.8
3.9	↑	Straight	Continue onto Page Mill Rd	54.7
6.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Altamont Rd	61.1
1.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	62.2
0.3	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd	62.5
0.6	→	Right	Turn right onto Elena Rd	63.1
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Robleda Rd	63.3
0.8	→	Right	Slight right onto Chapin Rd	64.1
0.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	64.3
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	64.8
0.1	→	Right	Turn right	64.9

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Kennedy/Shannon + Hicks

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 16:00:00 GMT

Weather looks good for Kennedy/Shannon + Hicks
Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1452310
Leader: Dave Fitch
Distance: 58 miles
Elevation: 5000 ft
Lunch: Los Gatos Town Plaza Park

Route:
R University Ave
L S El Monte Ave
R Foothill Expy
S Mt Eden Rd
R Pierce Rd
L Hwy 9
R 6th St
L Oak St
R Lomita Ave
L Vickery Ave
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd
R Montalvo Rd
L Piedmont Rd
R Peach Hill Rd
L Glen Una Dr
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd
R Ridgecrest Ave
L Beck Ave
R Hernandez Ave
R Glen Ridge Ave
L Pennsylvania Ave
R Bayview Ave
L W Main St
S Los Gatos Blvd
R Kennedy Rd
R Shannon Rd
R Hicks Rd
U-Turn at Mt Umunhum Rd
L Shannon Rd
L Englewood Ave
R Kennedy Rd
S Caldwell Ave
L Bella Vista Ave
S New York Ave
L Pleasant St
R E Main St
R N Santa Cruz Ave
L Saratoga Los Gatos Rd
L Prospect Rd
S S Stelling Rd
L Rainbow Dr
R Bubb Rd
L Hyannisport Dr
R Linda Vista Dr
L McClellan Rd
S Mira Vista Ave
L Palm Ave
R S Foothill Blvd
L S El Monte Ave
R University Ave
L Shoup

Pescadero Clockwise

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us route: Pescadero Clockwise
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2175070

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 66 miles
Elevation: 6400 ft
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch in Pescadero

Route:

Pescadero Clockwise

D Shoup Park
L University Ave
L Burke Rd
R Chapin Rd
S Robleda Rd
R Elena Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Taaffe Rd
R Altamont

Rd Regroup at Black Rd
L Page Mill Rd

Regroup Top of Page Mill
S Alpine Rd
L Pescadero Creek Rd Regroup at Sam McDonald Pk

R Stage Rd

Lunch in Pescadero
R CA-84 E
R Old La Honda Rd
L CA-35 N

Regroup in Sky La Honda
L CA-84
R Portola Rd
L Sand Hill Rd
R Santa Cruz Ave
L Foothill Expy (G5)
R Main St
L University Ave

A Shoup Park

San Gregorio - CCW (changed due to King's/Tunitas road construction)

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 16:00:00 GMT

OLH, West Alpine, Skyline, Hwy 9 and Pierce-Mt Eden

Route on Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1633179
Distance: 53 miles
Elevation: 6200 ft.
Lunch: Fire Station before Hwy 9

Shoup Park
L University
L Burke
R Old Altos to T
R Fremont
L Concepcion to T
R Purissima to T
L Arastradero
L Page Mill
R Arastradero to T
L Alpine
R Portola
REGROUP Triangle Green Park
L Old La Honda
REGROUP Skyline
cont. West Old La Honda to T
L Hwy 84
REGROUP La Honda Country Market
cont. Hwy 84
L Pescadero
L Alpine (Regroup at top)
R Skyline
Regroup at CDF fire station
L Hwy 9
L Pierce
L Mt Eden
S Stevens Canyon
S Foothill Expy
Left S El Monte Ave
R University Ave
R Shoup Park

================ old ========================

It will be cooling down but still warm so let's head to the coast.

Up King's, Down Tunitas to the bike hut and San Gregario, back on 84 and West Old La Honda.

Lunch (late) at Skylonda.

Distance :: 58 mi

Elevation :: 5300 ft

Lunch :: Skylonda

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Route :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16849668

RouteSheet ::

58.5 miles

San Gregorio - CCW

Leg	Dir	Type	Notes	Total
	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	0.0
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Main St	0.1
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Foothill Expy	0.2
3.0	↑	Straight	Continue onto Junipero Serra Blvd	3.2
2.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	5.6
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	5.7
2.9	→	Right	Turn right onto Whiskey Hill Rd	8.6
1.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Woodside Rd	10.0
0.9	→	Right	Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd	11.0
5.0	↑	Straight	Continue onto Tunitas Creek Rd	16.0
1.3	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	17.3
6.1	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	23.4
2.0	←	Left	Turn left onto CA-1 S	25.4
1.5	←	Left	Turn left onto Stage Rd	26.9
1.2	←	Left	Turn left onto CA-84 E	28.1
11.4	→	Right	Slight right onto Old La Honda Rd	39.5
2.6	←	Left	Turn left onto CA-35	42.1
1.5	→	Right	Turn right toward CA-84 E	43.6
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto CA-84 E	43.6
3.4	→	Right	Sharp right onto Portola Rd	47.0
0.8	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Portola Rd	47.8
3.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	51.2
1.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	52.3
2.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	54.3
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	54.6
0.7	→	Right	Turn right onto Purissima Rd	55.2
1.8	←	Left	Turn left onto Robleda Rd	57.1
0.6	→	Right	Slight right onto Chapin Rd	57.7
0.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	57.9
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	58.4
0.1	→	Right	Turn right	58.5

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HillsRUs for Wed Sept 21 - Coastal Classic with a Twist

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 22:35:41 GMT

COASTAL CLASSIC WITH A TWIST

Old La Honda, 84, Stage Road, Tunitas, Lobitos, Tunitas and Home
61 miles, 5800 Feet. Lunch at Bike Hut. Rain Cancels

Ride Leader: Steve Chapel

Notes    Distance
Start Shoup Park    0.0
L University Ave    0.1
L Burke Rd    0.2
R Old Altos Rd    0.3
R Fremont Rd    0.4
L Concepcion Rd    1.5
R Purissima Rd    2.4
L Arastradero Rd    3.7
L Page Mill Rd    4.4
R Arastradero Rd    4.7
L Alpine Rd    6.7
R Portola Rd    7.8
L Old La Honda Rd    10.7
L CA-35/Skyline Blvd    14.1
R Old La Honda Rd    14.1
L CA-84 W    16.7
R Stage Rd    28.1
R CA-1 N    29.3
R Tunitas Creek Rd    30.8
L Lobitos Creek Cutoff    32.8
R Verde Rd    34.5
R Lobitos Creek Rd    34.7
LTunitas Creek Rd    38.8
Cont. Kings Mountain Rd    44.5
L Woodside Rd    49.5
R Whiskey Hill Rd    50.5
L Sand Hill Rd    51.8
R Santa Cruz Ave    54.8
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd    54.9
Cont. Foothill Expy    57.3
R Main St    60.3
L University Ave    60.4
Turn right    60.5
End Shoup Park    60.6

Pescasdero via Page Mill & Haskins Hill

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 16:00:00 GMT

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16547927 Distance: 66 miles Elevation: 6400 ft Lunch: Bring or buy lunch in Pescadero

←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	0.1
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.3
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Chapin Rd	0.7
0.3	↑	Straight	Continue onto Robleda Rd	1.0
0.8	→	Right	Turn right onto Elena Rd	1.8
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	2.0
0.9	→	Right	Turn right onto Altamont Rd	2.9
1.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	3.9
6.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto Alpine Rd	10.4
7.5	↑	Straight	Continue onto Pescadero Creek Rd	17.9
11.8	→	Right	Turn right onto Stage Rd	29.7
7.4	→	Right	Turn right onto CA-84 E	37.0
11.4	→	Right	Slight right onto Old La Honda Rd	48.4
2.6	←	Left	Turn left onto Skyline Blvd	51.0
1.5	→	Right	Turn right onto La Honda Rd	52.5
3.4	→	Right	Sharp right onto Portola Rd	55.9
0.8	←	Left	Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	56.7
3.8	→	Right	Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	60.5
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	60.6
2.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto County Route G5/Foothill Expy	63.0

Five Bumps to Montebello

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us route: Five Bumps to Montebello

Social Climbers may ride to the coast instead: Coastal Classic (56 mi, 5200 ft) — OLH, WOLH, La Honda, Stage Rd, Tunitas Creek, lunch at Bike Hut, cont. Tunitas Creek, Kings Mtn, Whiskey Hill/Sand Hill, etc. Cue sheet, RideWithGPS page.

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 40 miles
Elevation: 4600 ft
Lunch: No planned lunch stop, bring food
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10970821

Route:

D University Ave

L Border Rd

R Valley View Dr

R Summerhill Ave

L Hilltop Dr

L Hillview Rd

R Fairway Dr

L Fairway Dr

S Loyola Dr

R Esberg Rd

R Mora Dr

REGROUP Top of Mora Dr

S Mora Trail

L Lower Meadow Trail

R Rancho San Antonio Trail

R Permanente Creek Trail

REGROUP Restrooms & water in Rancho San Antonio parking lot

R Cristo Rey Dr

R N Foothill Blvd

L Stevens Creek Blvd

R Janice Ave

R Mira Vista Rd

L McClellan Rd

R Linda Vista Dr

R Hyannisport Dr

L Linda Vista Dr

R Santa Teresa Dr

R Terra Bella Dr

L Lindy Ln

L Regnart Rd

R Monrovia St

R Bubb Rd

L Rainbow Dr

R 7 Springs Ln

L 7 Springs Dr

L 7 Springs Pkwy

R 7 Springs Pkwy

L Prospect Rd

R Parker Ranch Rd

L at fork

S Calabazas Creek

REGROUP end of Calabazas/start of Parker Ranch Ct

C Parker Ranch Ct

S Star Ridge Ct

L Star Ridge Ct

L Comer Dr

R Pierce Rd

L Sarahills Dr

REGROUP top of Sarahills

L Verde Vista Ln

R Tamworth Ave

R Seaton Ave

L Malcom Ave

L Trinity Ave

R Pontiac Ave

L Saratoga Hills Rd

R Reid Ln

L Canyon View Dr

R Elva Ave

L 4th St

R Springer Ave

REGROUP end of Springer @ Hwy 9

R Hwy 9

R Toll Gate Rd

S Saratoga Heights Dr

R Saratoga Heights Dr

R Pierce Rd

L Mt Eden Rd

S Stevens Canyon Rd

REGROUP detour to Stevens Canyon rest stop?

L Montebello Rd

REGROUP top of Montebello

L Stevens Canyon Rd

S S Foothill Blvd

L S El Monte Ave

R University Ave

A Shoup Park

Mike's Swan Song now Birthday Ride

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 16:00:00 GMT

Series of shorter FUN pitches. 42 miles.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5193536

Leg	Dir	Type	Notes	Total
	→	Right	Turn right toward University Ave	0.0
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	0.1
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Chapin Rd	0.6
0.3	↑	Straight	Continue onto Robleda Rd	0.9
0.8	←	Left	Turn left onto Elena Rd	1.7
0.8	↑	Straight	Continue onto El Monte Rd	2.5
0.4	←	Left	Sharp left	2.9
0.0	←	Left	Slight left onto El Monte Rd	2.9
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Voorhees Dr	3.3
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Clausen Ct	3.4
0.2	↑	Straight	Continue onto Barley Hill Rd	3.6
0.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Hilltop Dr	3.9
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Hillview Rd	4.3
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Magdalena Ave	4.7
1.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Stonebrook Dr	5.8
0.3	↑	Straight	Continue onto Laura Ct	6.1
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Kate Dr	6.1
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Teresa Way	6.2
0.1	→	Right	Teresa Way turns slightly right and becomes Stonebrook Dr	6.3
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Oak Knoll Cir	6.5
0.0	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Oak Knoll Cir	6.6
0.4	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Oak Knoll Cir	7.0
0.1	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Oak Knoll Cir	7.1
0.0	↑	Straight	Continue onto Prospect Ave	7.1
0.4	←	Left	Turn left onto La Loma Dr	7.5
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Summit Wood Rd	7.8
0.4	←	Left	Slight left onto Tepa Way	8.2
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Moody Rd	8.4
2.5	→	Right	Turn right onto Page Mill Rd	10.9
0.2	←	Left	Turn left	11.1
0.2	←	Left	Slight left	11.4
0.8	→	Right	Slight right	12.2
0.7	→	Right	Turn right	12.9
0.6	→	Right	Turn right toward Page Mill Rd	13.4
0.0	←	Left	Turn left toward Page Mill Rd	13.4
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	13.5
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Altamont Rd	13.8
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Briones Way	14.0
0.3	←	Left	Turn left onto Via Ventana Way	14.3
0.1	←	Left	Turn left toward Via Ventana Way	14.4
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Via Ventana Way	14.4
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Page Mill Rd	14.5
1.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	15.9
2.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	17.9
4.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Joaquin Rd	22.3
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail	22.7
0.5	←	Left	Turn left onto Vista Verde Way	23.1
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Ramona Rd	23.4
0.7	→	Right	Turn right onto Los Trancos Rd	24.1
1.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Fire Rd Only	25.1
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Valley Oak St	25.2
0.7	←	Left	Turn left onto Indian Crossing	25.8
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	25.9
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Willowbrook Dr	26.1
0.8	←	Left	Turn left onto Portola Rd	26.9
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Westridge Dr	27.3
1.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Golden Hills Dr	28.4
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Meadowood Dr	28.6
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Cervantes Rd	29.0
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Shawnee Pass	29.0
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Iroquois Trail	29.4
0.2	↑	Straight	Continue onto Georgia Ln	29.6
0.2	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Georgia Ln	29.7
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Portola Rd	29.9
0.5	←	Left	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	30.4
4.2	→	Right	Turn right onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	34.7
0.5	→	Right	Keep right to stay on G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	35.1
0.4	→	Right	Slight right to stay on Junipero Serra Blvd	35.5
1.0	→	Right	Slight right to stay on Junipero Serra Blvd	36.5
0.5	↑	Straight	Continue onto Foothill Expy	37.1
0.6	→	Right	Turn right onto Hillview Ave	37.6
0.7	↑	Straight	Continue onto Fremont Rd	38.3
0.7	→	Right	Turn right onto St Francis Rd	39.0
0.6	←	Left	Turn left onto La Cresta Dr	39.6
0.8	←	Left	Slight left onto Viscaino Rd	40.4
0.3	←	Left	Turn left to stay on Viscaino Rd	40.8
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Concepcion Rd	40.8
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Fremont Rd	41.1
0.8	←	Left	Turn left onto W Edith Ave	41.9
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto University Ave	42.1

TARTAN TRAIL/BUNKER HILL (no Dam)

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 16:00:00 GMT

We're doing the 2 climbs named in the subject line, adding some bumps along the way there and back. Optional lunch stop midway at the shopping plaza on Polhemus.

54 miles , 4700 Ft.

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Rain Cancels

Linke to route on Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7945343

TYPE    NOTES    DISTANCE
Start    Start of route    0.0
Left    University Ave    0.1
Right    Main St    0.2
Left    Foothill Expy    0.2
Left    Slight left to stay on Foothill Expy    1.9
Straight    onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd    3.3
Right    Santa Cruz Ave    5.7
Left    Sand Hill Rd    5.8
Right    Manzanita Way    8.9
Right    to stay on Manzanita Way    9.9
Right    Mountain Home Rd    10.2
Left    Woodside Rd    10.6
Right    Canada Road    10.6
Right    Godetia Dr    12.1
Left    Jefferson Ave    12.6
Right    Glencrag Way    12.9
Straight    onto Maple Way    13.4
Left    W Maple Way    13.6
Left    Eastview Way    14.0
Right    to stay on Eastview Way    14.0
Left    Hillcrest Way    14.3
Left    Glenloch Way    14.6
Left    Sylvan Way    15.0
Left    Lakeview Way    15.8
Left    Cordilleras Rd    16.3
Left    Edgewood Rd    16.3
Right    toward Crestview Dr    16.6
Straight    onto Crestview Dr    16.8
Straight    onto Hallmark Dr    19.0
Left    Ralston Ave    20.5
Straight    onto Polhemus Rd    21.2
Straight    onto Crystal Springs Rd    23.1
Left    Tartan Trail Rd    23.3
Right    to stay on Tartan Trail Rd    23.9
Left    Black Mountain Rd    24.4
Right    Wedgewood Dr    24.4
Straight    onto Black Mountain Rd    24.4
Left    CA-35 S/Hayne Rd    24.9
Left    CA-35 S    25.1
Left    Crystal Springs Rd    26.4
Right    Polhemus Rd    27.3
Right    Bunker Hill Dr    28.4
Left    CA-35 S    29.6
Left    CA-92 E/Ralston Ave    30.5
Right    to stay on CA-92 E/Ralston Ave    31.0
Right    toward Canada Road (signs for Canada Road)    31.1
Straight    onto Canada Road    31.2
Right    Olive Hill Ln    37.7
Left    Albion Ave    38.1
Right    Manuella Ave    38.6
Right    Kings Mountain Rd    39.0
Left    Tripp Rd    39.4
Straight    onto Woodside Rd    40.3
Left    onto Portola Rd    41.4
Right    to stay on Portola Rd    42.2
Left    Westridge Dr    44.5
Right    Cervantes Rd    45.0
Right    Minoca Rd    46.3
Left    Golden Oak Dr    46.9
Left    Alpine Rd    47.1
Right    Arastradero Rd    47.1
Left    Page Mill Rd    49.1
Right    Keep right at the fork    49.3
Right    Arastradero Rd    49.4
Right    La Cresta Dr    50.3
Right    Viscaino Rd    51.3
Left    Roble Ladera Rd    51.4
Straight    onto Purissima Rd    51.8
Left    Robleda Rd    52.4
Right    onto Chapin Rd    53.1
Left    Burke Rd    53.3
Right    University Ave    53.8
Right into Shoup Park    53.9
End    End of route    54.0

Clockwise Around Lexington

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 8/17/16 will be: Clockwise Around Lexington
Note: This ride will go up the dirt Los Gatos Creek Trail to Lexington
Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2583594

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 59 miles
Elevation: 5,500 ft
Lunch: Late Lunch at Fire Station on Skyline, bring food!

Route:

Depart University Ave

L El Monte Ave

R Foothill Expy

L Homestead Rd

R Mary Bike Bridge

L Stevens Creek Blvd

R N Stelling Rd

C Prospect Rd

R Via Roncole

S Arroyo De Arguello

L Comer Dr

R Pierce Rd

L Surrey Ln

R Saraview Dr

L Sarahills Dr

L Verde Vista Ln

R Tamworth Ave

R Seaton Ave

L Malcom Ave

L Trinity Ave

R Pontiac Ave

L Saratoga Hills Rd

R Reid Ln

L Canyon View Dr

R Elva Ave

L 4th St

R Big Basin Way

L 6^th St

L Oak St

R Lomita Ave

L Vickery Ave

R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd

R Montalvo Rd

Regroup Montalvo Ticket Center

C Piedmont Rd

R Peach Hill Rd

L Glen Una Dr

R Glen Una Dr

R Hwy 9

R N Santa Cruz Ave

L W Main

Regroup LG Town Park

R Los Gatos Creek Trail

L Alma Bridge Rd

R Aldercroft Heights Rd

L Old Santa Cruz Highway

R Mountain Charlie Rd

R Summit Rd

L Bear Creek Rd

R Skyline Blvd

Regroup at Skyline

Lunch Fire Station

R Page Mill Rd

R Altamont Rd

L Taaffe Rd

R Elena Rd

L Robleda Rd

S Chapin Rd

L Burke Rd

R University Ave

A Shoup Park

HillsRUS for Wed Aug 10 - Little Bear Loop

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:00:09 GMT

LITTLE BEAR LOOP

ROUTE: Page, West Alpine, 84 to West OLH, Skyline to Bear Gulch, U-Turn at Steeps (or at bottom of steeps - your choice), Skyline to Page. Lunch at Skylonda.

57 Miles, 7000 ft.

Route on Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/9883636

Steve Chapel Ride Leader

Shoup    0.0
L University Ave    0.1
L Burke Rd    0.2
R Chapin Rd    0.7
Continue onto Robleda Rd    0.9
R Elena Rd    1.7
L Taaffe Rd    1.9
Turn right to stay on Taaffe Rd    2.5
R Altamont Rd    2.8
L Page Mill Rd    3.9
Cont. Alpine Rd    10.4
Cont Pescadero Rd    17.9
Continue onto CA-84 E    19.0
Slight right onto Old La Honda Rd    23.0
L CA-35/Skyline Blvd    25.5
L Bear Gulch Rd    29.4
U-Turn at Steeps    32.9
R CA-35/Skyline Blvd    36.4
R Page Mill Rd    45.9
R Altamont Rd    52.4
Cont, Moody Rd    54.6
R El Monte Rd    54.9
L University Ave    56.2
Left Shoup    56.8
End of route    56.9

Tre Cime di Woodside

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 13:26:13 GMT

Thanks to Pete we will climb OLH, WOLH and Kings this week. No lunch break.

48 miles. 5,100 feet.


0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto Old Altos Rd	0.3
0.1	→	Right	Turn right onto W Fremont Rd	0.4
1.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Concepcion Rd	1.5
0.9	→	Right	Turn right onto Purissima Rd	2.3
1.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	3.7
0.7	←	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	4.4
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	4.6
2.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	6.6
0.6	→	Right	Turn right onto Los Trancos Rd	7.2
0.2	→	Right	Turn right onto Alpine Road Trail	7.4
0.6	→	Right	Turn right onto Portola Rd	8.0
2.9	←	Left	Turn left onto Old La Honda Rd	10.9
0.8	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Old La Honda Rd	11.7
1.8	→	Right	Slight right to stay on Old La Honda Rd	13.4
0.9	→	Right	Turn right onto Skyline Blvd	14.3
1.5	←	Left	Turn left onto CA-84 W/La Honda Rd	15.8
2.8	←	Left	Sharp left onto Old La Honda Rd	18.6
2.6	←	Left	Turn left onto CA-35 N/Skyline Blvd	21.2
1.5	→	Right	Turn right toward La Honda Rd	22.6
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto La Honda Rd	22.6
4.5	←	Left	Slight left onto Tripp Rd	27.2
0.9	→	Right	Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd	28.0
5.5	↑	Summit	U Turn at Skyline Blvd	33.5
0.0	←	Left	Turn left & descend Kings	33.5
5.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Woodside Rd	38.5
0.9	→	Right	Turn right onto Whiskey Hill Rd	39.4
1.4	←	Left	Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	40.8
3.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	43.8
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	43.9
2.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto Foothill Expy	46.3
3.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Main St	49.3
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	49.3
0.1	↑	Straight	Turn right into Shoup	49.5

Martha's HMB

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 16:00:00 GMT

It looks like it is going to be hot so let's head to the coast. Martha's version of HMB. Rain Cancels.

Distance :: 66 miles

Elevation :: 6100 ft

Lunch :: San Benito Deli

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Link to Route on Ride With GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5187971

Depart University Ave

Right Main St

Left Foothill Expy

Right Santa Cruz Ave

Left Sand Hill Rd

Sharp RT Whiskey Hill Rd

Left Woodside Rd

Right Greer Rd

Left Thru Gate into Huddart Park

REGROUP Right into 1st Parking Lot

Right to BATHROOMS and WATER

Right thru Parking Lot

Left Huddart Park Rd

Right Kings Mountain Rd

REGROUP top of Kings Mountain Rd

Right Tunitas Creek Rd

Right Lobitas Creek Rd

Right Verde Rd

Right Purisima Creek Rd

REGROUP Purisima Open Space BATHROOMS

Left Higgins Canyon Rd

Right Main Street

Left LUNCH at Garden Deli (356 Main)

Right Main Street

Left Highway 1 Slight

Left at 2nd Verde DONâ€™T MISS 2nd

Left Lobitas Creek Cutoff

Left Tunitas Creek Rd

REGROUP top of Tunitas/Kings Mountain C Kings Mountain Rd

Left Manuella Rd

Right Albion

Left Woodside Rd

Right Whiskey Hill Rd

Left Sand Hill Rd

Right Junipero Serra Blvd C Foothill Blvd

Right W Edith Ave

Left University Ave

Right SHOUP PARK

Big Basin + China Grade

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 7/20/16 will be: Big Basin + China Grade

Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1504447
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 68 miles
Elevation: 8900 ft
Lunch: Big Basin Park HQ, very small store so bring food

Route:
Big Basin + China Grade
Depart University Ave
L El Monte Ave
R Foothill Expy
S Stevens Canyon
R Stevens Canyon
REGROUP restrooms on Mt. Eden fork
L Stevens Canyon
R Mt. Eden
R Pierce
R Hwy 9 (Big Basin Hwy)
REGROUP Saratoga Gap @ Skyline
- Water at CDF fire station if needed
S Hwy 9
REGROUP Hwy 9 @ Hwy 236
S Hwy 236
REGROUP Big Basin Park HQ (Lunch)
S Hwy 236
L China Grade
R Hwy 236
REGROUP Hwy 236 @ Hwy 9 STOP sign
S Hwy 9
L Skyline
REGROUP CDF fire station
R Page Mill Rd
R Altamont Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Elena Rd
L Robleda Rd
S Chapin Rd
L Burke Rd
R University Ave
A Shoup Park

HillsRUs for July 13 - Coastal Classic with a Twist

Mon, 11 Jul 2016 23:01:43 GMT

COASTAL CLASSIC WITH A TWIST

Old La Honda, 84, Stage Road, Tunitas, Lobitos, Tunitas and Home
61 miles, 5800 Feet. Lunch at Bike Hut

Steve Chapel Ride Leader

GPS Route on RideWithGPS

Notes    Distance
Start Shoup Park    0.0
L University Ave    0.1
L Burke Rd    0.2
R Old Altos Rd    0.3
R Fremont Rd    0.4
L Concepcion Rd    1.5
R Purissima Rd    2.4
L Arastradero Rd    3.7
L Page Mill Rd    4.4
R Arastradero Rd    4.7
L Alpine Rd    6.7
R Portola Rd    7.8
L Old La Honda Rd    10.7
L CA-35/Skyline Blvd    14.1
R Old La Honda Rd    14.1
L CA-84 W    16.7
R Stage Rd    28.1
R CA-1 N    29.3
R Tunitas Creek Rd    30.8
L Lobitos Creek Cutoff    32.8
R Verde Rd    34.5
R Lobitos Creek Rd    34.7
L Tunitas Creek Rd    38.8
Cont. Kings Mountain Rd    44.5
L Woodside Rd    49.5
R Whiskey Hill Rd    50.5
L Sand Hill Rd    51.8
R Santa Cruz Ave    54.8
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd    54.9
Cont. Foothill Expy    57.3
R Main St    60.3
L University Ave    60.4
Turn right    60.5
End Shoup Park    60.6

Kings, Tunitas, Lobitas

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 16:00:00 GMT

Distance: 53 miles. Total Ascent: about 6300 feet
Lunch at Bike Hut - Right onto Tunitas. Rain Cancels

Link to Ride on RideWithGPS

Option: R Greer thru Huddart Park (Bathrooms/Water)

Cont Tunitas Creek Rd 18.27
R Lobitos Creek Rd 23.97
L Verde Rd 28.08
L Lobitos Creek Cutoff 28.25
R Tunitas Creek Rd 29.94
Lunch at Bike Hut 30.93
Back up Tunitas
Cont Kings Mountain Rd 39.47
L Woodside Rd 44.49
R Whiskey Hill Rd 45.43
L Sand Hill Rd 46.81
R Santa Cruz Ave 49.75
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd 49.85
R Main St 55.3
L University Ave 55.33
Turn right 55.52
End - Shoup Park 55.57

Redwood Ramble Plus

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 20:24:17 GMT

It looks to be warm so let's stay in the redwoods.

King's, Native Sons, Starhill, Bear Gulch, Page Mill

Distance :: 55 mi

Elevation :: 6000 ft

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Lunch :: Skylonda

RWGPS route :: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5498232

Type Notes Miles

Start Shoup 0

Left University Ave 0.09

Right Main St 0.23

Left Foothill Expy 0.27

Straight Junipero Serra Blvd 3.31

Right Santa Cruz Ave 5.72

Left Sand Hill Rd 5.83

Right Whiskey Hill Rd 8.75

Left Woodside Rd 10.14

Right Albion Ave 10.69

Straight Manuella Ave 11.12

Right Kings Mountain 11.55

Straight Tunitas Creek 16.27

Right Star Hill Rd 17.57

Left stay on Star Hill 18.14

Right Native Sons Rd 19.55

DeadEnd U Turn 21.07

Right Star Hill Rd 22.53

DeadEnd U Turn 24.99

Right Swett Rd 28.86

Right CA-35 29.74

Right Bear Gulch Rd 32.22

DeadEnd U Turn 33.85

Right CA-35 35.54

Left Page Mill Rd 45.1

Right Altamont Rd 51.54

Left Taaffe Rd 52.61

Left to stay on Taaffe 52.89

Right Elena Rd 53.5

Left Robleda Rd 53.68

Right Chapin Rd 54.5

Left Burke Rd 54.75

Right University Ave 55.19

Right Turn right 55.33

Right Turn right 55.39

End Shoup 55.4

Pescadero Clockwise

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 16:00:00 GMT

Hi All, Lets try this route again, last month when I posted it poor weather changed the route for some us light weights.

The Hills-R-Us route: Pescadero Clockwise
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2175070

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 66 miles
Elevation: 6400 ft
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch in Pescadero

Route:

Pescadero Clockwise

D Shoup Park
L University Ave
L Burke Rd
R Chapin Rd
S Robleda Rd
R Elena Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Taaffe Rd
R Altamont

Rd Regroup at Black Rd
L Page Mill Rd

Regroup Top of Page Mill
S Alpine Rd
L Pescadero Creek Rd Regroup at Sam McDonald Pk

R Stage Rd

Lunch in Pescadero
R CA-84 E
R Old La Honda Rd
L CA-35 N

Regroup in Sky La Honda
L CA-84
R Portola Rd
L Sand Hill Rd
R Santa Cruz Ave
L Foothill Expy (G5)
R Main St
L University Ave
A Shoup Park

HillsRUs Route for Wed June 15

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 02:16:28 GMT

Page Mill, Portola St Park, West OLH, Skyline and Page
49 miles, 6500 ft. Lunch at La Honda. Rain Cancels

Steve Chapel Ride Leader

Turns    Miles
Start of route    0.0
L University Ave    0.1
L Burke Rd    0.2
R Chapin Rd    0.7
Cont. Robleda Rd    0.9
R Elena Rd    1.7
L Taaffe Rd    1.9
R Altamont Rd    2.8
L Page Mill Rd    3.9
Cont. Alpine Rd    10.3
Regroup Top of Page    10.3
Cont. Portola State Park Rd    13.8
Regroup at Bottom and go Back Up    17.3
L Alpine Rd    21.1
Cont. Pescadero Creek Rd    25.1
Cont. CA-84 E    26.2
Lunch at La Honda    26.8
R Old La Honda Rd    30.1
R CA-35    32.7
L Page Mill Rd    38.4
R Altamont Rd    44.9
L Taaffe Rd    46.0
Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd    46.2
R Elena Rd    46.8
L Robleda Rd    47.0
Slight right onto Chapin Rd    47.8
L Burke Rd    48.1
R University Ave    48.5
R into Shoup    48.7

Hwy 9, Boulder Crk. Bear Crk

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:00:00 GMT

It looks like it will be a nice day so let's visit the redwoods. RWG, 9, Bear Crk, Skyline, Page Mill.

Rain Cancels.

Distance :: 65 mi

Elevation :: 6500 ft

Lunch :: Bring or buy at New Leaf Market, eat at Junction Park

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Route :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14247287

Sheet ::

Start	Start of route	0	0
Right	University Ave	0.06	209.32
Left	S El Monte Ave	0.67	240.81
Right	Foothill Expy	0.79	230.64
Straight	N Foothill Blvd	4.49	338.58
Straight	Stevens Canyon Rd	5.7	423.88
Right	Stevens Canyon Rd	8.85	585.63
Left	Redwood Gulch Rd	10.51	800.52
Right	CA-9 S	11.92	1480.31
Left	CA-9 S	21.08	1268.7
Right	CA-9 S/Hwy 9	24.39	639.44
Left	Bear Creek Rd	28.64	497.7
Left	CA-35	37.86	2143.7
Right	Page Mill Rd	54.56	2259.84
Right	Altamont Rd	61	741.47
Left	Taaffe Rd	62.07	724.74
Left	Taaffe Rd	62.35	593.18
Right	Elena Rd	62.96	472.11
Left	Robleda Rd	63.14	410.1
Right	Chapin Rd	63.96	265.42
Left	Burke Rd	64.22	248.69
Right	University Ave	64.66	204.4
Right	Turn right	64.8	209.32
End	End of route	64.85	203.08

Half Moon Bay for Lunch @ the Garden Deli

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:00:00 GMT

Shoup Park to Half Moon Bay and back via Huddart Park, Kings Mtn, Tunitas Creek, Lobitas Creek and Higgins-Purisima. Return via south on Hwy 1 to 2nd Verde and Lobitos Creek. Lunch stop at HMB, bring lunch or buy. Rain cancels.

68 miles, 6100 ft.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7945343

Pescadero Clockwise

Wed, 25 May 2016 16:00:00 GMT

Hi All, Weather forecast looks acceptable but poor weather will change the route and rain cancels.

The Hills-R-Us route: Pescadero Clockwise
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2175070

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 66 miles
Elevation: 6400 ft
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch in Pescadero

Route:

Pescadero Clockwise

D Shoup Park
L University Ave
L Burke Rd
R Chapin Rd
S Robleda Rd
R Elena Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Taaffe Rd
R Altamont

Rd Regroup at Black Rd
L Page Mill Rd

Regroup Top of Page Mill
S Alpine Rd
L Pescadero Creek Rd Regroup at Sam McDonald Pk

R Stage Rd

Lunch in Pescadero
R CA-84 E
R Old La Honda Rd
L CA-35 N

Regroup in Sky La Honda
L CA-84
R Portola Rd
L Sand Hill Rd
R Santa Cruz Ave
L Foothill Expy (G5)
R Main St
L University Ave
A Shoup Park

OLH, Skyline, Bike hut, Tunitas

Wed, 18 May 2016 16:00:00 GMT

It looks like it may be warm so let's head to Skyline and the bike hut.

OLH, N Skyline, Tunitas, Lobitas Crk, Cutoff, bike hut, Tunitas.

Rain cancels.

Distance :: 58 mi

Elevation :: 6000 ft

Lunch :: bike hut

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Route :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13760122

Route Sheet ::

Start of route	0
Turn left onto University Ave	0.06
Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2
Turn right onto Old Altos Rd	0.27
Turn right onto Fremont Rd	0.38
Turn left onto Concepcion Rd	1.45
Turn right onto Purissima Rd	2.32
Turn left to stay on Purissima Rd	2.54
Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	3.69
Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	4.37
Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	4.62
Turn left onto Alpine Rd	6.62
Turn right onto Portola Rd	7.76
Turn left onto Old La Honda Rd	10.65
Turn right onto CA-35	14.06
Sharp left onto Tunitas Creek Rd	21.06
Turn right to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	22.36
Slight right onto Lobitos Creek Rd	26.76
Sharp left onto Verde Rd	30.87
Turn left onto Lobitos Creek Cutoff	31.05
Turn right onto Tunitas Creek Rd	32.74
Turn right to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	34.82
Turn left to stay on Tunitas Creek Rd	40.9
Continue onto Kings Mountain Rd	42.2
Turn left onto Woodside Rd	47.22
Turn right onto Whiskey Hill Rd	48.16
Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	49.54
Slight left to stay on Sand Hill Rd	50.69
Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	52.48
Turn left onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	52.58
Continue onto Foothill Expy	55.01
Turn right onto Main St	58.04
Turn left onto University Ave	58.06
End of route	58.26

HillsRUS Route for Wed May 11 - Redwood Ramble Plus

Tue, 10 May 2016 00:02:51 GMT

Redwood Ramble Plus

55 miles, 5600 ft. Kings Mountain, NAS Native Sons, SHS Star Hill/Swett, BGW Bear Gulch West and home via Skyline and Page Mill. Bring or buy lunch (late in the ride) at Skywood Market, Sky Londa.

Ride Leader - Steve Chapel (if my back is ok)

Route on Ride with GPS

Turn    Notes            Miles
Start    Shoup            0
Left    University Ave    0.09
Right    Main St            0.23
Left    Foothill Expy    0.27
Straight Junipero Serra Blvd    3.31
Right    Santa Cruz Ave    5.72
Left    Sand Hill Rd    5.83
Right    Whiskey Hill Rd    8.75
Left    Woodside Rd        10.14
Right    Albion Ave        10.69
Straight Manuella Ave    11.12
Right    Kings Mountain    11.55
Straight Tunitas Creek     16.27
Right    Star Hill Rd    17.57
Left    stay on Star Hill    18.14
Right    Native Sons Rd    19.55
DeadEnd    U Turn            21.07
Right    Star Hill Rd    22.53
DeadEnd U Turn            24.99
Right    Swett Rd        28.86
Right   CA-35            29.74
Right    Bear Gulch Rd    32.22
DeadEnd    U Turn            33.85
Right    CA-35            35.54
Left    Page Mill Rd    45.1
Right    Altamont Rd        51.54
Left    Taaffe Rd        52.61
Left    to stay on Taaffe    52.89
Right    Elena Rd        53.5
Left    Robleda Rd        53.68
Right    Chapin Rd        54.5
Left    Burke Rd        54.75
Right    University Ave    55.19
Right    Turn right        55.33
Right    Turn right        55.39
End        Shoup            55.4

TARTAN TRAIL/BUNKER HILL

Wed, 04 May 2016 16:00:00 GMT

If weather holds, we'll go north through Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont to Tartan Trail. 54 miles, 4,700 feet. Link to route on

Kennedy/Shannon + Hicks

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 4/27/16 will be: Kennedy/Shannon + Hicks

Rain Cancels and poor weather may change route
Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1452310

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 58 miles
Elevation: 5000 ft
Lunch: Los Gatos Town Plaza Park or top of Hicks?

Route:
R University Ave
L S El Monte Ave
R Foothill Expy
S Mt Eden Rd
R Pierce Rd
L Hwy 9
R 6th St
L Oak St
R Lomita Ave
L Vickery Ave
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd
R Montalvo Rd
L Piedmont Rd
R Peach Hill Rd
L Glen Una Dr
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd
R Ridgecrest Ave
L Beck Ave
R Hernandez Ave
R Glen Ridge Ave
L Pennsylvania Ave
R Bayview Ave
L W Main St
S Los Gatos Blvd
R Kennedy Rd
R Shannon Rd
R Hicks Rd
U-Turn at Mt Umunhum Rd
L Shannon Rd
L Englewood Ave
R Kennedy Rd
S Caldwell Ave
L Bella Vista Ave
S New York Ave
L Pleasant St
R E Main St
R N Santa Cruz Ave
L Saratoga Los Gatos Rd
L Prospect Rd
S S Stelling Rd
L Rainbow Dr
R Bubb Rd
L Hyannisport Dr
R Linda Vista Dr
L McClellan Rd
S Mira Vista Ave
L Palm Ave
R S Foothill Blvd
L S El Monte Ave
R University Ave
L Shoup

Route for Wed April 20 - Pescadero via Page Mill

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 22:53:07 GMT

Pescadero Via Page Mill

Steve Chapel Ride Leader

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2175070

Distance: 66 miles
Elevation: 6400 ft
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch in Pescadero

Route:
Shoup Park
L University
L Burke, almost to end
R Chapin
cont. Robleda, to end
R Elena
L Taaffe
R Altamont
REGROUP Black Mountain
cont. Altamont
L Page Mill
REGROUP Skyline
X Skyline
cont. W Alpine
L Pescadero
REGROUP Sam McDonald(?) Park (on R, before summit)
cont. Pescadero
R Stage
LUNCH Arcangeli's Bakery
cont. Stage
R Hwy 84
R W Old La Honda
L Skyline
REGROUP Skywood Mkt, Sky Londa
L Hwy 84 (towards Woodside)
R Portola Rd, to end
L Sand Hill
R+L Alpine to Junipero Serra
X Oregon/Page Mill
cont. Foothill
R Main/Burke
L University
R Shoup Park

Big Basin via RWG and China Grade

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 16:00:00 GMT

Ride starts at 9:00 AM / 9:15 AM

RWG, 9, 236, Big Basin, China Grade, Skyline, Page Mill, Rain cancels.

Distance :: 65 mi

Elevation :: 7000 ft

Lunch :: Big Basin

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Route :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13055290

Route Sheet ::

Start	Start of route	0
Right	University Ave	0.06
Left	S El Monte Ave	0.67
Right	Foothill Expy	0.79
Straight	N Foothill Blvd	4.49
Straight	Stevens Canyon Rd	5.7
Right	Stevens Canyon Rd	8.85
Left	Redwood Gulch Rd	10.51
Right	Sharp right onto CA-9 S	11.92
Straight	CA-236 N	21.07
Left	China Grade Rd	34.37
Right	CA-236 S	37.79
Straight	CA-9 S	42.49
Left	CA-35	48.59
Right	Page Mill Rd	54.98
Right	Altamont Rd	61.42
Left	Taaffe Rd	62.48
Left	Taaffe Rd	62.76
Right	Elena Rd	63.37
Left	Robleda Rd	63.56
Right	Chapin Rd	64.37
Left	Burke Rd	64.63
Right	University Ave	65.07
Right	Turn right	65.21
End	End of route	65.27

Half Moon Bay for LUNCH

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 16:00:00 GMT

REMEMBER START TIME IS 9:00


Half Moon Via Huddart Park, Tunitas Creek, Lobiitas Creek and Return
66 Miles 6100 ft

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5187971

Depart     University Ave
Right           Main St
Left            Foothill Expy
Right           Santa Cruz Ave
Left            Sand Hill Rd
Sharp RT        Whiskey Hill Rd
Left            Woodside Rd
Right           Greer Rd
Left            Thru Gate into Huddart Park
REGROUP Right into 1st Parking Lot
Right to BATHROOMS and WATER
Right           thru Parking Lot
Left            Huddart Park Rd
Right           Kings Mountain Rd
REGROUP top of Kings Mountain Rd
Right           Tunitas Creek Rd
Right           Lobitas Creek Rd
Right           Verde Rd
Right           Purisima Creek Rd
REGROUP Purisima Open Space BATHROOMS
Left            Higgins Canyon Rd
Right           Main Street
Left            LUNCH at Garden Deli (356 Main)
Right           Main Street
Left            Highway 1
Slight Left at 2nd Verde DONâ€™T MISS
2nd Left        Lobitas Creek Cutoff
Left            Tunitas Creek Rd
REGROUP top of Tunitas/Kings Mountain
C               Kings Mountain Rd
Left            Manuella Rd
Right           Albion 
Left            Woodside Rd
Right   Whiskey Hill Rd
Left            Sand Hill Rd
Right           Junipero Serra Blvd
C               Foothill Blvd
Right           W Edith Ave
Left            University Ave
Right           SHOUP PARK

Clockwise Around Lexington 3/30/16

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 3/30/16 will be: Clockwise Around Lexington
Note: This ride will go up the dirt Los Gatos Creek Trail to Lexington
Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2583594
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 59 miles
Elevation: 5,500 ft
Lunch: Late Lunch at Fire Station on Skyline, bring food!

Route:

Depart University Ave

L El Monte Ave

R Foothill Expy

L Homestead Rd

R Mary Bike Bridge

L Stevens Creek Blvd

R N Stelling Rd

C Prospect Rd

R Via Roncole

S Arroyo De Arguello

L Comer Dr

R Pierce Rd

L Surrey Ln

R Saraview Dr

L Sarahills Dr

L Verde Vista Ln

R Tamworth Ave

R Seaton Ave

L Malcom Ave

L Trinity Ave

R Pontiac Ave

L Saratoga Hills Rd

R Reid Ln

L Canyon View Dr

R Elva Ave

L 4th St

R Big Basin Way

L 6^th St

L Oak St

R Lomita Ave

L Vickery Ave

R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd

R Montalvo Rd

Regroup Montalvo Ticket Center

C Piedmont Rd

R Peach Hill Rd

L Glen Una Dr

R Glen Una Dr

R Hwy 9

R N Santa Cruz Ave

L W Main

Regroup LG Town Park

R Los Gatos Creek Trail

L Alma Bridge Rd

R Aldercroft Heights Rd

L Old Santa Cruz Highway

R Mountain Charlie Rd

R Summit Rd

L Bear Creek Rd

R Skyline Blvd

Regroup at Skyline

Lunch Fire Station

R Page Mill Rd

R Altamont Rd

L Taaffe Rd

R Elena Rd

L Robleda Rd

S Chapin Rd

L Burke Rd

R University Ave

A Shoup Park

HillsRUS Route for Wed. March 23,

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 20:22:29 GMT

The weather looks good this weeks so lets do

Shoup Park, Kings, Tunitas, Lobitos Creek, Lobitos Creek Cutoff
Right onto Tunitas, Lunch at Bike Hut. Return via Tunitas / Kings.

Distance: 55 miles. Total Ascent: about 6300 feet
Lunch at Bike Hut - Rain Cancels

Moody, Golden Oak, Summit Springs, Patrol, Kings

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 17:00:00 GMT

Looks like the weather may cooperate. This is a FUN little ride with two up and backs, Summit Springs and Patrol. Warm up on Moody and Golden Oak with Kings and finally LaCresta.

45 miles, 5,200 feet. Water at Foothill Park, Triangle Park or Little People's Park, or Huddart Park if needed.

Bring or buy lunch at Skywood Market, Sky Londa. Rain cancels, fog or heavy winds on Skyline changes route.

GPS Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5629507

Five bumps to Montebello

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 18:00:00 GMT

The weather is looking iffy so we can stay local if we need to depart early.

40 miles, 4800? ft. Mora, Parker Ranch, Sarahills, Toll Gate, Mt. Eden/Pierce, Montebello.

No lunch stop (bring lunch to eat at top of Montebello).

Bring plenty of water, no chances to refill after Rancho San Antonio (optional detour after Mt. Eden to rest stop on Stevens Canyon.

Route :: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10970821

Cuesheet :: http://www.s-chapel.com/sites/default/files/HillsRUs_Routes/routes/FiveBumpsToMontebello.pdf

Pescadero Clockwise

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 18:00:00 GMT

Hi All, Weather forecast looks good so lets go over the hill. Poor weather will change the route and rain cancels.

The Hills-R-Us route: Pescadero Clockwise
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2175070

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 66 miles
Elevation: 6400 ft
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch in Pescadero

Route:

Pescadero Clockwise

D Shoup Park
L University Ave
L Burke Rd
R Chapin Rd
S Robleda Rd
R Elena Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Taaffe Rd
R Altamont

Rd Regroup at Black Rd
L Page Mill Rd

Regroup Top of Page Mill
S Alpine Rd
L Pescadero Creek Rd Regroup at Sam McDonald Pk

R Stage Rd

Lunch in Pescadero
R CA-84 E
R Old La Honda Rd
L CA-35 N

Regroup in Sky La Honda
L CA-84
R Portola Rd
L Sand Hill Rd
R Santa Cruz Ave
L Foothill Expy (G5)
R Main St
L University Ave
A Shoup Park

HillsRUs for Wed Feb 24 - Coastal Classic Backwards Plus Some

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 22:13:06 GMT

Coastal Classic Backwards Plus Lobitos and Skyline / Page

Kings, Tunitas, Lobitos, Verde, Lobitos Cutoff, Tunitas, Hwy 1,
Stage Road, 84, West OLH,Skyline, Down Page

65 miles, 6500 ft. Lunch at The Bike Hut. Rain Cancels.

Moody, Golden Oak, Summit Springs, Patrol, Kings

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 18:00:00 GMT

Its been a while climbing Patrol and Summit Springs and there may be afternoon showers in which case we'll cut it short. 45 miles, 5,200 feet.

GPS Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5629507

Turns Distance
Start Shoup 0
L University Ave 0.04
L Burke Rd 0.19
R Chapin Rd 0.63
Cont. Robleda 0.88
L Elena Rd 1.7
R Moody Rd 2.44
R Moody Rd 2.46
R Page Mill 5.29
L Arastradero 7.81
L Alpine Rd 9.81
R Golden Oak 9.88
R Peak Ln 10.64
R Cervantes 10.73
L Fawn Ln 10.77
L Golden Hills 11.13
L Westridge Dr 11.79
R Portola Rd 12.88
Cont. Woodside Rd 15.97
L Tripp Rd 17.08
L Noel Rd 17.21
R Partition Rd 17.3
L Summit Spring 17.6
U Turn 18.17
L Patrol 18.5
U-Turn 19.58
L Entrance Way 20.24
L Kings Mountain Rd 20.34
L CA-35 24.48
R CA-84/La Honda Rd 29.97
R Portola Rd 33.46
L Alpine Rd 37.68
R Arastradero Rd 38.82
L Page Mill 40.81
R Arastradero 41.05
R La Cresta Dr 41.99
L Viscaino Rd 43
L to stay on Viscaino Rd 43.33
L Concepcion Rd 43.41
R Fremont Rd 43.69
L Edith Ave 44.47
R University Ave 44.64
Right into Shoup 45.05
End of route 45.16

A nice day for a Coastal Classic

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 18:00:00 GMT

Old La Honda, West OLH, Hwy 84, Stage Road, Tunitas, Kings, Whisky Hill, Sand Hill, Footill to Shoup.

Lunch at Bike Hut.

56 miles,

5200 ft.

Rain cancels.

Link to route on Ride With GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/9610455

Distance

Start of route 0.0

R University Ave 0.1

R Burke Rd 0.2

R Old Altos Rd 0.3

R Fremont Rd 0.4

R Concepcion Rd 1.5

R Purissima Rd 2.4

R Page Mill Rd 4.6

R Arastradero Rd 4.9

R Alpine Rd 6.9

R Portola Rd 8.0

R Old La Honda Rd 10.9

R CA-35/Skyline Blvd 14.3

R Old La Honda Rd 14.3

Slight left onto CA-84 W 16.9

R Stage Rd 28.3

R CA-1 N 29.5

R Tunitas Creek Rd 31.0

Skyline Blvd, continue Kings Mountain Rd 40.4

R Woodside Rd 45.5

R Whiskey Hill Rd 46.4

R Sand Hill Rd 47.8

R Santa Cruz Ave 50.7

R G5/Junipero Serra Blvd 50.8

Continue onto Foothill Expy 53.2

R Main St 56.3

R University Ave 56.3

R Shoup 56.4

End of route 56.5

Mike K's Swan Song

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 18:00:00 GMT

Lets do Mike K's Swan Song! Rain cancels. No lunch stop (there is a option for lunch but usually it is skipped) so bring snacks.

The Hills-R-Us route: LAH quarry, Moody, Foothills Park, Alpine/Joaquin, Westridge, St. Francis/La Cresta
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5193536
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 40 miles
Elevation: 4500 ft
Lunch: Bring snacks, no lunch stop

Route:

HRU Route for Wed Jan 27. OLH and West Alpine, maybe more.

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 21:35:19 GMT

Weather looks good for Wed so lets do Old La Honda and West Alpine. 39 miles 4500 ft.

If the weather is really good this gives us the option of doing the coastal classic. Bring food to eat at regroups. Rain cancels.

Ride Leader: Steve Chapel

Notes   Distance
Shoup Park   0.0
L University Ave   0.1
L Burke Rd   0.2
R Old Altos Rd   0.3
R Fremont Rd   0.4
L Concepcion Rd   1.5
R Purissima Rd   2.4
L Arastradero Rd   3.7
L Page Mill Rd   4.4
R Arastradero Rd   4.7
L Alpine Rd   6.7
R Portola Rd   7.8
L Old La Honda Rd   10.7
L Skyline Blvd   14.1
R Old La Honda Rd   14.1
Slight left onto CA-84 W   16.7
L Pescadero Rd   20.6
Cont. Alpine Rd   21.7
Cont. Page Mill Rd   29.2
R Altamont Rd   35.6
L Taaffe Rd   36.7
R Elena Rd   37.6
L Robleda Rd   37.8
R Chapin Rd   38.6
L Burke Rd   38.9
R University Ave   39.3
Turn right into Shoup   39.4
End of route   39.5

Tartan Trail / Bunker Hill with bumps

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 18:00:00 GMT

TARTAN TRAIL/BUNKER HILL (no Dam)
We're doing the 2 climbs named in the subject line, adding some bumps along the way there and back. Optional lunch stop midway at the shopping plaza on Polhemus.

distance :: 54 miles
elevation :: 4700 Ft
leader :: Doug Hahn

Rain Cancels
Link to route on Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7945343

DISTANCE Start Start of route 0.0
Left University Ave 0.1
Right Main St 0.2
Left Foothill Expy 0.2
Left Slight left to stay on Foothill Expy 1.9
Straight onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd 3.3
Right Santa Cruz Ave 5.7
Left Sand Hill Rd 5.8
Right Manzanita Way 8.9
Right to stay on Manzanita Way 9.9
Right Mountain Home Rd 10.2
Left Woodside Rd 10.6
Right Canada Road 10.6
Right Godetia Dr 12.1
Left Jefferson Ave 12.6
Right Glencrag Way 12.9
Straight onto Maple Way 13.4
Left W Maple Way 13.6
Left Eastview Way 14.0
Right to stay on Eastview Way 14.0
Left Hillcrest Way 14.3
Left Glenloch Way 14.6
Left Sylvan Way 15.0
Left Lakeview Way 15.8
Left Cordilleras Rd 16.3
Left Edgewood Rd 16.3
Right toward Crestview Dr 16.6
Straight onto Crestview Dr 16.8
Straight onto Hallmark Dr 19.0
Left Ralston Ave 20.5
Straight onto Polhemus Rd 21.2
Straight onto Crystal Springs Rd 23.1
Left Tartan Trail Rd 23.3
Right to stay on Tartan Trail Rd 23.9
Left Black Mountain Rd 24.4
Right Wedgewood Dr 24.4
Straight onto Black Mountain Rd 24.4
Left CA-35 S/Hayne Rd 24.9
Left CA-35 S 25.1
Left Crystal Springs Rd 26.4
Right Polhemus Rd 27.3
Right Bunker Hill Dr 28.4
Left CA-35 S 29.6
Left CA-92 E/Ralston Ave 30.5
Right to stay on CA-92 E/Ralston Ave 31.0
Right toward Canada Road (signs for Canada Road) 31.1
Straight onto Canada Road 31.2
Right Olive Hill Ln 37.7
Left Albion Ave 38.1
Right Manuella Ave 38.6
Right Kings Mountain Rd 39.0
Left Tripp Rd 39.4
Straight onto Woodside Rd 40.3
Left onto Portola Rd 41.4
Right to stay on Portola Rd 42.2
Left Westridge Dr 44.5
Right Cervantes Rd 45.0
Right Minoca Rd 46.3
Left Golden Oak Dr 46.9
Left Alpine Rd 47.1
Right Arastradero Rd 47.1
Left Page Mill Rd 49.1
Right Keep right at the fork 49.3
Right Arastradero Rd 49.4
Right La Cresta Dr 50.3
Right Viscaino Rd 51.3
Left Roble Ladera Rd 51.4
Straight onto Purissima Rd 51.8
Left Robleda Rd 52.4
Right onto Chapin Rd 53.1
Left Burke Rd 53.3
Right University Ave 53.8
Right into Shoup Park 53.9
End End of route 54.0

Wednesday 1/13/2016, HRU is 5 Bumps to Montebello 40 miles, 4,800 feet.

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 00:07:16 GMT

50% Chance of rain Wednesday. Mora, Parker Ranch, Sarahills, Toll Gate, Mt. Eden/Pierce, Montebello. No lunch stop (bring lunch to eat at top of Montebello). Bring plenty of water, no chances to refill after Rancho San Antonio (optional detour after Mt. Eden to rest stop on Stevens Canyon). Rain cancels.

Link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10970821

Louis Lunacy Modified - Rain Cancels

Wed, 06 Jan 2016 18:00:00 GMT

Looks like a bad weather forecast for Wed so a short ride this side of the hill, rain cancels. The Hills-R-Us ride for 1/6/16 will be: Louis Lunacy Modified, rain cancels

Link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6756610
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 28 miles
Elevation: 3000 ft
Lunch: No planned stop so bring snacks

Route:

Depart    University Ave
Left      S El Monte Ave
Right     Foothill Expy
Right     Loyola Dr
Right     Loyola Dr
Slight Lt Loyola Dr

Slight Lt Terrace Dr
Slight Rt Mora Dr
Left      Mora Dr
Right     Sunhills Dr
Left      Kenbar Dr
Right     Rolly Rd
Left      W Loyola Dr
Right     Ravensbury Ave
Left      Camino Hermosa Dr
Left      Camino Hermosa Dr
Right     Magdalena Ave
Left      Stonebrook Dr
Straight Laura Ct
Right     Kate Dr
Left      Teresa Way
Slight Rt Stonebrook Dr
Left      Prospect Ave
Left      La Loma Dr
Right     Summit Wood Rd
Left      Summit Wood Rd
Slight Lt Tepa Way
Right     Moody Rd
Left      Altamont Rd
Right     Taaffe Rd
Left      Taaffe Rd
Right     Elena Rd
Left      Robleda Rd
Sharp Lt Alta Tierra Rd
Right     La Paloma Rd
Left      Westwind Way
Right     Concepcion Rd
Left      Viscaino Rd
Right     Viscaino Rd
Slight Rt La Cresta Dr
Right     St Francis Rd
Right     Anacapa Dr
Right     Anacapa Dr
Sharp Lt Viscaino Rd
Left      Viscaino Rd
Left      Concepcion Rd
Slight Lt W Fremont Rd
Left      St Francis Rd
Left      Ascension Dr
Left      Anacapa Dr
Straight Viscaino Rd
Left      Roble Ladera Rd
Straight Purissima Rd
Right     La Barranca Rd
Left      Elena Rd
Right     Moody Rd
Right     Page Mill Rd
Right     Altamont Rd
Straight Moody Rd
Slight Rt El Monte Rd
Left      University Ave
Arrive    University Ave

Kennedy/Shannon plus extra

Wed, 30 Dec 2015 18:00:00 GMT

It seems like it may be a colder day so let's head South and stay at lower elevations.

The route contains a short bike-path connector to Deodar Ln. Mt. Eden, Pierce, Peach Hill, Shannon / Kennedy and extra maze on way home between Los Gatos and Saratoga.

Lunch :: Los Gatos park on the way home

Distance :: 48 miles

Elevation :: 3500 ft ??

Route :: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2139402

Cue Sheet ::
R University Ave    0.06
L S El Monte Ave    0.6
R Foothill Expy    0.72
Continue N Foothill Blvd    4.41
Continue Stevens Canyon Rd    5.62
Continue Mt Eden Rd    8.78
R Damon Ln    10.91
L Teerlink Way    10.94
R Pierce Rd    11.23
REGROUP at Winery
L Big Basin Way    12.09
R 6th St    13.47
L St Charles St    13.54
Sharp right Oak St    13.65
L Lomita Ave    13.7
L Vickery Ave    13.91
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd    14.31
R Montalvo Rd    14.33
L Piedmont Rd    14.97
REGROUP Villa Montalvo
R Peach Hill Rd    15.53
Slight left Glen Una Dr    16.35
R to stay on Glen Una Dr    16.63
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd    17.13
R Austin Way    17.54
R Lancaster Rd    17.74
L Matilija Dr    18.02
L Ojai Dr    18.37
L Greenwood Ln    18.48
R Greenwood Rd    18.97
Path to   Deodar
L Withey Rd    19.31
R Beck Ave    19.86
R Hernandez Ave    19.88
R Glen Ridge Ave    20.47
L Pennsylvania Ave    20.58
R Bayview Ave    20.68
L W Main St    20.71
REGROUP Town Plaza
Continue Los Gatos Blvd    21.44
R Kennedy Rd    22.02
REGROUP Top Kennedy
L Shannon Rd    25.37
L Englewood Ave    27.84
R Kennedy Rd    28.26
Continue Caldwell Ave    28.48
L Bella Vista Ave    28.64
Continue New York Ave    29.04
L Pleasant St    29.13
R E Main St    29.27
LUNCH - Town Plaza
R University Ave    29.75
L Bachman Ave    30.09
R N Santa Cruz Ave    30.18
Continue Winchester Blvd    30.92
L Daves Ave    31.12
R Vía Caballero    31.95
Continue Twin Creeks Rd    32.12
L Quito Rd    32.7

HRU for Dec 23

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 16:22:08 GMT

One non-rain day this week. Let's do Montebello Tool Gate, Parker Ranch and Mora. Time leftover for last minute Christmas shipping.

Montebello, Mt. Eden (+ Sarahills and Toll Gate), Parker Ranch (from Comer), and finish with Mora and the Quarry in Los Altos Hills. 43 miles, 4800 ft. No lunch stop planned, bring lunch to eat at regroup. Rain cancels.

Start Shoup Park    0
R University Ave    0.09
L S El Monte Ave    0.71
R Foothill Expy    0.83
Cont. Stevens Canyon Rd    5.73
R Montebello Rd    7.52
Top of Climb    12.75
R Stevens Canyon Rd    17.99
Cont. Mt Eden Rd    19.36
L Pierce Rd    21.67
R Sarahills Dr    22.28
L to stay on Sarahills Dr    22.5
L Verde Vista Ln    23.07
R Tamworth Ave    23.25
R Seaton Ave    23.37
L Malcom Ave    23.53
L Trinity Ave    23.67
R Pontiac Ave    23.71
L Saratoga Hills Rd    23.82
R Reid Ln    23.88
L Canyon View Dr    23.95
R Elva Ave    23.97
L 4th St    24.18
R Springer Ave    24.26
L to stay on Springer Ave    24.58
R Hwy 9    24.61
R Toll Gate Rd    24.87
Cont. Saratoga Heights Dr    25.39
R Pierce Rd    25.87
L Comer Dr    27.59
Cont. Comer Ct    27.98
L to stay on Comer Ct    28.1
R Star Ridge Ct    28.14
L to stay on Parker Ranch Ct    28.61
Cont. onto Parker Ranch Rd    28.83
L Prospect Rd    29.46
R Seven Springs Pkwy    29.49
R Seven Springs Dr    29.86
R toward Rainbow Dr    30.13
L Rainbow Dr    30.18
R Bubb Rd    30.43
L Columbus Ave    30.9
R Santa Teresa Dr    31.25
L Hyannisport Dr    31.48
R Linda Vista Dr    31.62
L to stay on Linda Vista    31.67
L McClellan Rd    31.8
L Palm Ave    32.31
R Mira Vista Rd    32.32
L Janice Ave    32.56
L Stevens Creek Blvd    32.76
R N Foothill Blvd    32.86
L Cristo Rey Dr    33.52
Straight at traffic circle to stay on Cristo Rey     34.3
L Rancho San Antonio Service Rd    34.48
R at Bathrooms    34.88
R Rancho San Antonio Bike Path    34.94
cho San Antonio Bike Path    34.96
L Lower Meadow Trail    35.32
R Rancho San Antonio Service Rd    35.33
R Mora Trail    35.82
Cont. onto Mora Dr    36.44
L Sunhills Dr    36.54
L Kenbar Rd    36.65
R Rolly Rd    36.75
L W Loyola Dr    36.86
Cont. onto Camino Hermoso Dr    37.08
L Magdalena Rd    37.26
L Stonebrook Dr    37.99
Continue onto Laura Ct    38.26
R Kate Dr    38.32
L Teresa Way    38.43
R Oak Knoll Cir    38.73
R to stay on Oak Knoll Cir    38.78
L to stay on Oak Knoll Cir    39.22
R to stay on Oak Knoll Cir    39.28
Cont. onto Prospect Ave    39.33
L La Loma Dr    39.69
R Summit Wood Rd    39.96
Slight left onto Tepa Way    40.4
R Moody Rd    40.57
L Elena Rd    40.89
R Robleda Rd    41.65
R Chapin Rd    42.46
L Burke Rd    42.72
R University Ave    43.16
R into Shoup    43.3

HRU 12/16/15 Coastal Classic

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:00:00 GMT

Looks like good weather for Wed so lets get a trip to the coast while still we can. The Hills-R-Us ride for 9/16/15 will be: The Coastal Classic, rain cancels
Link: https://www.westernwheelersbicycleclub.wildapricot.org/page-1111752/681757
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 56 miles
Elevation: 5500 ft
Lunch: The Bike Hut, bring or buy at La Honda Mkt

Route:
Shoup Park
L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

Regroup at Little Peoples Park

L Old La Honda Rd

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

S Old La Honda West

L CA Hwy 84 group

Regroup at La Honda Mkt

L Stage Rd

R Hwy 1

R Tunitas Creek

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

C Kings Mountain

L Woodside Rd (Hwy 84)

Regroup at Roberts Store

R Mountain Home Rd

L Manzanita Wy

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Junipero Serra Blvd

C Foothill Expy.

R Main St

L University Ave

R Shoup Park

OLH/West Alpine

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 18:00:00 GMT

Let's ride before it rains! OLH and West Alpine, 39 miles/4300'. Rain Cancels

Social Climbers meet 9:45, leave 10:00. D/E group meets 10:00, leaves 10:15.

OLH West Alpine

L University Ave
L Burke Rd
R Old Altos Rd
R W Fremont Rd
L Concepcion Rd
R Purissima Rd
L Purissima Rd
L Arastradero Rd
L Page Mill Rd
R Arastradero Rd
L Alpine Rd
R Portola Rd
REGROUP Little People’s Park (Portola Town Center), Bathroom
L Old La Honda Rd
REGOUP OLH @ Skyline Blvd
C West Old La Honda
SAFETY REGROUP WOLH @ Hwy 84
L CA-84 W
REGROUP New La Honda Market, buy lunch if needed
C CA-84 W
L Pescadero Rd
S Alpine Rd
S Page Mill Rd
REGROUP Page Mill @ Skyline
R Altamont Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Elena Rd
L Robleda Rd
R Chapin Rd
L Burke Rd
R University Ave

King's, WOLH, Page Mill

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 18:00:00 GMT

The forecast is looking good so let's go up to Skyline.

Distance :: 45 mi

Elevation :: 4200 ft

Lunch :: Skylonda

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Route :: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11337877

Start of route	0
Turn left onto University Ave	0.05
Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.19
Turn right onto Old Altos Rd	0.27
Turn right onto Fremont Rd	0.37
Turn left onto Concepcion Rd	1.45
Turn right onto Purissima Rd	2.31
Turn left to stay on Purissima Rd	2.54
Turn left onto Arastradero Rd	3.69
Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	4.37
Turn right onto Arastradero Rd	4.62
Turn left onto Alpine Rd	6.62
Turn right onto Portola Rd	7.76
Turn left to stay on Portola Rd	11.15
Slight left to stay on Portola Rd	11.34
Continue onto Woodside Rd	11.98
Slight left onto Tripp Rd	13.09
Turn left onto Kings Mountain Rd	13.95
Turn left at Tunitas Creek onto CA-35	18.26
Turn right toward CA-84 W	23.74
Turn right onto CA-84 W	23.78
Sharp left onto Old La Honda Rd	26.55
Turn right onto Skyline Blvd	29.13
Slight left onto Page Mill Rd	34.86
Turn right onto Altamont Rd	41.3
Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	42.37
Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd	42.65
Turn right onto Elena Rd	43.26
Turn left onto Robleda Rd	43.44
Slight right onto Chapin Rd	44.26
Turn left onto Burke Rd	44.51
Turn right onto University Ave	44.95
Turn right	45.09
End of route	45.15

Route Change for HillsRUs for Wed Nov 25

Wed, 25 Nov 2015 16:49:12 GMT

It is cold and wet roads. Not a good day to do steeps or go to skyline. Let’s do Kennedy Shannon.

Link to Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1851295

Steve C

Route sheet at: http://www.westernwheelers.org/main/routes/spro/routesheets/ShoupPark_Peach_KennedyShannon.pdf

Route for Wed Nov 25 - Moody, Golden Oak, Summit Springs, Patrol, Kings

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 05:35:29 GMT

Moody, Golden Oak, Summit Springs, Patrol, Kings

It might be raining wed morning so stay close to home at start.

Ride With GPS Route

Turns    Distance
Start Shoup    0
L University Ave    0.04
L Burke Rd    0.19
R Chapin Rd    0.63
Cont. Robleda    0.88
L Elena Rd    1.7
R Moody Rd    2.44
R Moody Rd    2.46
R Page Mill    5.29
L Arastradero    7.81
L Alpine Rd    9.81
R Golden Oak    9.88
R Peak Ln    10.64
R Cervantes    10.73
L Fawn Ln    10.77
L Golden Hills    11.13
L Westridge Dr    11.79
R Portola Rd    12.88
Cont. Woodside Rd    15.97
L Tripp Rd    17.08
L Noel Rd    17.21
R Partition Rd    17.3
L Summit Spring    17.6
U Turn    18.17
L Patrol    18.5
U-Turn    19.58
L Entrance Way    20.24
L Kings Mountain Rd    20.34
L CA-35    24.48
R CA-84/La Honda Rd    29.97
R Portola Rd    33.46
L Alpine Rd    37.68
R Arastradero Rd    38.82
L Page Mill    40.81
R Arastradero    41.05
R La Cresta Dr    41.99
L Viscaino Rd    43
L to stay on Viscaino Rd    43.33
L Concepcion Rd    43.41
R Fremont Rd    43.69
L Edith Ave    44.47
R University Ave    44.64
Right into Shoup    45.05
End of route    45.16

OLHand West Alpine

Wed, 18 Nov 2015 18:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 11/18/15 will be: OLH and West Alpine
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 39 miles
Elevation: 4300 ft
Lunch: La Honda

Remember the new 10 am start time. Rain Cancels

OLH - West Alpine

L University Ave

L Burke Rd
R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

REGROUP Triangle Green Park

L Old La Honda Rd

REGOUP OLH @ Skyline Blvd

C West Old La Honda

SAFETY REGROUP WOLH @ Hwy 84

L CA-84 W

REGROUP New La Honda Market
C CA-84 W

L Pescadero Rd

S Alpine Rd

S Page Mill Rd

REGROUP Page Mill @ Skyline

R Altamont Rd

L Taaffe Rd

R Elena Rd

L Robleda Rd

R Chapin Rd

L Burke Rd

R University Ave

HillsRUs Route for Wed Nov 11 - Michael Khaw's Swan Song

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 19:56:44 GMT

Reminder - Social riders start at 10 and fast folks at 10:15

Moody, Foothills Park, Alpine/Joaquin, Westridge, St. Francis/La Cresta
42 miles 4,100 ft
Lunch: Late or no Lunch, bring food!

Turn Notes Miles
Start Start of route 0.0
R University Ave 0.0
L Burke Rd 0.2
R Chapin Rd 0.6
Cont. Robleda Rd 0.9
L Elena Rd 1.7
Cont. El Monte Rd 2.5
R Voorhees Dr 3.3
R Clausen Ct 3.4
Cont. Barley Hill Rd 3.6
L Hilltop Dr 3.9
R Hillview Rd 4.3
R Magdalena Ave 4.7
R Stonebrook Dr 5.8
Cont. Laura Ct 6.1
R Kate Dr 6.1
L Teresa Way 6.2
R Stonebrook Dr 6.3
R Oak Knoll Cir 6.5
Cont. Prospect Ave 7.1
L La Loma Dr 7.5
R Summit Wood 7.8
L Tepa Way 8.2
L Moody Rd 8.4
R Page Mill Rd 10.9
L Foothill Park 11.2
L Slight L 11.4
R Slight R 12.2
R Page Mill Rd 13.4
R Altamont Rd 13.8
L Briones Way 14.0
L Ventana Way 14.3
R Page Mill Rd 14.5
L Arastradero Rd 16.0
L Alpine Rd 17.9
L Joaquin Rd 22.3
R Old Spanish Trail 22.7
L Vista Verde Way 23.1
R Ramona Rd 23.4
R Los Trancos Rd 24.1
L Fire Rd Only 25.1
L Valley Oak St 25.2
L Indian Crossing 25.8
L Alpine Rd 25.9
R Willowbrook Dr 26.1
L Portola Rd 26.9
R Westridge Dr 27.3
R Golden Hills Dr 28.4
R Meadowood Dr 28.6
R Cervantes Rd 29.0
L Shawnee Pass 29.0
R Iroquois Trail 29.4
Cont. Georgia Ln 29.6
L Portola Rd 29.9
L Alpine Rd 30.4
R Junipero Serra 34.7
Cont. Foothill Expy 37.1
R Hillview Ave 37.7
Cont. Fremont Rd 38.4
R St Francis Rd 39.0
L La Cresta Dr 39.6
L Viscaino Rd 40.4
L Concepcion Rd 40.8
R Fremont Rd 41.1
L W Edith Ave 41.9
R University Ave 42.1
End End of route 42.2

Both sides of OLH

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 18:00:00 GMT

Remember that this week Hills-R-Us starts an hour later at 10 am (10:15 am for the faster group).

Due to the shorter day we will be doing shorter rides during the winter. This ride takes us up both sides of OLH and then North to King's after a lunch at Skylonda Market.

Rain cancels.

Distance :: 44 miles

Elevation :: 4000 ft

Lunch :: Skylonda

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Route :: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11024585

Distance | Climbing | Directions

Total Last | Elev Total Last |

----------------------------------------------------------------------

0.00 0.00 | 209 0 0 | Left University Ave

0.13 0.13 | 204 0 0 | Left Burke Rd

0.20 0.07 | 191 0 0 | Right Old Altos Rd

0.31 0.11 | 201 19 19 | Right W Fremont Rd

1.38 1.07 | 216 89 70 | Left Concepcion Rd

2.24 0.86 | 371 247 158 | Right Purissima Rd

3.61 1.37 | 224 262 15 | Left Arastradero Rd

4.29 0.68 | 231 343 81 | Left Page Mill Rd

4.54 0.25 | 249 367 24 | Right Arastradero Rd

6.53 1.99 | 389 600 234 | Left Alpine Rd

7.68 1.15 | 561 772 172 | Right Portola Rd

REGROUP Little Peoples Park

10.55 2.88 | 386 816 44 | Left Old La Honda Rd

REGROUP OLH and Skyline

13.95 3.40 | 1711 2155 1339 | Right CA-35 N

15.42 1.47 | 1465 2217 62 | Left CA-84 W

18.24 2.81 | 1099 2245 28 | Sharp L Old La Honda Rd

20.79 2.55 | 1711 2891 646 | Left CA-35 N

REGROUP Skywood Market, Sky Londa

continue Skyline Blvd

REGROUP Kings @ Skyline

27.79 7.00 | 2068 3852 961 | Right Kings Mountain Rd

32.74 4.95 | 398 3872 20 | Left Woodside Rd

REGROUP Roberts Market, Woodside

33.68 0.94 | 402 3906 34 | Right Whiskey Hill Rd

35.06 1.37 | 307 3936 30 | Left Sand Hill Rd

38.00 2.94 | 156 4084 148 | Right Santa Cruz Ave

38.09 0.10 | 155 4086 2 | Left Junipero Serra Blvd

40.52 2.42 | 159 4179 92 | Straight Foothill Expy

43.84 3.32 | 189 4301 122 | Right W Edith Ave

43.85 0.01 | 188 4301 0 | Left University Ave

44.30 0.46 | 209 4322 21 | Arrive 400 University Ave

Five Bumps to Montebello

Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us route: Five Bumps to Montebello

Rain Cancels and current forecast has possible rain for Wed.

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 40 miles
Elevation: 4600 ft
Lunch: No planned lunch stop, bring food

Route:

D University Ave

L Border Rd

R Valley View Dr

R Summerhill Ave

L Hilltop Dr

L Hillview Rd

R Fairway Dr

L Fairway Dr

S Loyola Dr

R Esberg Rd

R Mora Dr

REGROUP Top of Mora Dr

S Mora Trail

L Lower Meadow Trail

R Rancho San Antonio Trail

R Permanente Creek Trail

REGROUP Restrooms & water in Rancho San Antonio parking lot

R Cristo Rey Dr

R N Foothill Blvd

L Stevens Creek Blvd

R Janice Ave

R Mira Vista Rd

L McClellan Rd

R Linda Vista Dr

R Hyannisport Dr

L Linda Vista Dr

R Santa Teresa Dr

R Terra Bella Dr

L Lindy Ln

L Regnart Rd

R Monrovia St

R Bubb Rd

L Rainbow Dr

R 7 Springs Ln

L 7 Springs Dr

L 7 Springs Pkwy

R 7 Springs Pkwy

L Prospect Rd

R Parker Ranch Rd

L at fork

S Calabazas Creek

REGROUP end of Calabazas/start of Parker Ranch Ct

C Parker Ranch Ct

S Star Ridge Ct

L Star Ridge Ct

L Comer Dr

R Pierce Rd

L Sarahills Dr

REGROUP top of Sarahills

L Verde Vista Ln

R Tamworth Ave

R Seaton Ave

L Malcom Ave

L Trinity Ave

R Pontiac Ave

L Saratoga Hills Rd

R Reid Ln

L Canyon View Dr

R Elva Ave

L 4th St

R Springer Ave

REGROUP end of Springer @ Hwy 9

R Hwy 9

R Toll Gate Rd

S Saratoga Heights Dr

R Saratoga Heights Dr

R Pierce Rd

L Mt Eden Rd

S Stevens Canyon Rd

REGROUP detour to Stevens Canyon rest stop?

L Montebello Rd

REGROUP top of Montebello

L Stevens Canyon Rd

S S Foothill Blvd

L S El Monte Ave

R University Ave

A Shoup Park

Pescadero Clockwise

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 16:00:00 GMT

Pescadero Clockwise

Link to route on Ride With GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2175070

Distance: 66 miles
Elevation: 6400 ft
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch in Pescadero

Route:
Shoup Park
L University
L Burke, almost to end
R Chapin
cont. Robleda, to end
R Elena
L Taaffe
R Altamont
REGROUP Black Mountain
cont. Altamont
L Page Mill
REGROUP Skyline
X Skyline
cont. W Alpine
L Pescadero
REGROUP Sam McDonald(?) Park (on R, before summit)
cont. Pescadero
R Stage
LUNCH Arcangeli's Bakery
cont. Stage
R Hwy 84
R W Old La Honda
L Skyline
REGROUP Skywood Mkt, Sky Londa
L Hwy 84 (towards Woodside)
R Portola Rd, to end
L Sand Hill
R+L Alpine to Junipero Serra
X Oregon/Page Mill
cont. Foothill
R Main/Burke
L University
R Shoup Park

Big Basin + China Grade

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 16:00:00 GMT

Link to route at Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1504447
Distance: 68 miles
Elevation: 8900 ft per Ride with GPS
Lunch: Big Basin Park HQ, very small store so bring food

Leader: Doug Hahn

Optional: North Escape, Lodge

Route:
Big Basin + China Grade
Depart University Ave
L El Monte Ave
R Foothill Expy
S Stevens Canyon
R Stevens Canyon
REGROUP restrooms on Mt. Eden fork
L Stevens Canyon
R Mt. Eden
R Pierce
R Hwy 9 (Big Basin Hwy)
REGROUP Saratoga Gap @ Skyline
- Water at CDF fire station if needed
S Hwy 9
REGROUP Hwy 9 @ Hwy 236
S Hwy 236
REGROUP Big Basin Park HQ (Lunch)
S Hwy 236
L China Grade
R Hwy 236
REGROUP Hwy 236 @ Hwy 9 STOP sign
S Hwy 9
L Skyline
REGROUP CDF fire station
R Page Mill Rd
R Altamont Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Elena Rd
L Robleda Rd
S Chapin Rd
L Burke Rd
R University Ave
A Shoup Park

HRU Ride for Wed Oct 7 - ALTERNATE TO COASTAL CLASSIC

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 16:00:00 GMT

ALTERNATE TO COASTAL CLASSIC

One last longer ride while weather is good. Kings, Tunitas, Lobitos, Verde, Lobitos Cutoff, Tunitas, Hwy 1, Stage Road, 84, Alpine, Down Page

Lunch at Bike Hut. 61 miles, 6500 ft. Rain cancels

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10364792

Type    Notes    Distance
Start    Shoup Park    0.0
Left    University Ave    0.1
Left    Burke Rd    0.2
Right    Old Altos Rd    0.3
Right    Fremont Rd    0.4
Left    Concepcion Rd    1.5
Right    Purissima Rd    2.4
Left    Turn left to stay on Purissima Rd    2.6
Left    Arastradero Rd    3.7
Left    Page Mill Rd    4.4
Right    Arastradero Rd    4.7
Left    Alpine Rd    6.7
Right    Portola Rd    7.8
Water    Bathrooms and Water    9.3
Left    Turn left to stay on Portola Rd    11.2
Left    Slight left to stay on Portola Rd    11.4
Straight    onto Woodside Rd    12.0
Left    Slight left onto Tripp Rd    13.1
Water    Regroup and Water    14.0
Left    Kings Mountain Rd    14.0
Summit    Regroup Top of Kings    18.3
Straight    continue onto Tunitas Creek Rd    18.3
Right    onto Lobitos Creek Rd    24.0
Regroup    first ocean view on Lobitos    24.4
Left    Sharp left onto Verde Rd    28.1
Left    Lobitos Creek Rd/Lobitos Creek Cutoff    28.3
Right    Tunitas Creek Rd    30.0
Food    Lunch at Bike Hut    31.1
Left    CA-1 S    32.0
Left    Stage Rd    33.5
Left    CA-84 E    34.7
Regroup    Before Staring up 84    34.7
Right    Pescadero Rd    42.2
Straight    Continue straight onto Alpine Rd    43.3
Left    Turn left to stay on Alpine Rd    46.0
Left    Turn left to stay on Alpine Rd    46.9
Straight    Continue onto Page Mill Rd    50.8
Summit    Regroup at Alpine and Skyline    50.8
Right    Altamont Rd    57.2
Left    Taaffe Rd    58.3
Left    Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd    58.6
Right    Elena Rd    59.2
Left    Robleda Rd    59.4
Right    Slight right onto Chapin Rd    60.2
Left    Burke Rd    60.4
Right    University Ave    60.9
Right    Turn right    61.0
Right    Shoup Park    61.1
End    End of route    61.1

Kings Mt, Native Sons, Star Hill + Bear Gulch West Option

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us route: Kings Mt, Native Sons, Star Hill + Bear Gulch West Option

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 55 miles
Elevation: 5700 ft
Lunch: Skywood Market

Route:

Shoup Park

L University

R Burke

L Foothill

R+L Alpine to Sand Hill

R Whiskey Hill, to end

L Hwy 84 (Woodside Rd)

REGROUP Robert's Market

cont. Hwy 84

R Albion

L Manuella, to end

R Kings Mountain

REGROUP Skyline @ Tunitas

cont. Tunitas

L Star Hill

R Native Sons, to end: REGROUP

U-turn back to Star Hill

R Star Hill, to end: REGROUP

U-turn back to Swett

R Swett, to end

R Skyline towards Sky Londa

- BEAR GULCH WEST OPTION-

R Bear Gulch West, to gate

U-turn back to Skyline

R Skyline (to Sky Londa)

REGROUP/LUNCH Skywood Market

L Hwy 84 towards Woodside

R Portola

REGROUP Portola/Sand Hill junction

R Portola, to end

L Alpine

R Arastradero, to end

L Page Mill

R Arastradero

R Purissima, to end

L Robleda

R Chapin

L Burke

R University

R Shoup Park

OLH/Tunitas 55mi/5500'

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 16:00:00 GMT

Shorter ride from Shoup, just shy of the Coast but Tunitas should be shady and cool. Social Climbers leave at 9:00; D/E riders leave at 9:15.

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10491285

OLH/TUNITAS   55mi/5500’

Depart    University
Right    Old Altos Rd
Right    W Fremont Rd
Left        Concepcion Rd
Right    Purissima Rd
Left         Arastradero Rd
Left        Page Mill Rd
Right     Arastradero Rd
Left         Alpine Rd
Right     Portola Rd
REGROUP Little Peoples Park (Town Center)
Left        OLH (Old La Honda)
Left        Skyline Blvd
Right     W OLH (West Old La Honda)
Left        CA-84
Right    Stage Rd @ San Gregorio
Right     CA-1
Right     Tunitas Rd
REGROUP Bike Hut
Left        Tunitas Rd
Slight Left   Kings Mountain
Left        Woodside Rd
Right     Mountain Home Rd
Left        Manzanita Way
Left         Sand Hill Rd
Right    Santa Cruz Ave
Left        Junipero Serra Blvd
Straight    Foothill Expy
Right     W Edith Ave
Left        University
SHOUP PARK

RWG, Sanborn, BOB

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 16:00:00 GMT

A short but steep collection of roads we don't ride very often. Mora, Redwood Gulch, Sanborn, Norton, Kittredge, Quickert, On-Orbit, Bohlman.

Extra credit for descending Montevina and ascending Black.

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Distance :: 42 miles

Elevation :: 4500 ft

No lunch stop but bring a snack for the top of Bohlman.

Routesheet ::

Right	University Ave	0.06
Straight	Continue onto Anita Ave	1.11
Left	Border Rd	1.16
Right	Valley View Dr	1.5
Right	Summerhill Ave	1.89
Left	Hilltop Dr	1.91
Left	Hillview Rd	2.03
Right	Fairway Dr	2.56
Straight	Continue straight onto Loyola Dr	3.05
Right	Esberg Rd	3.26
Right	Mora Dr	3.36
Straight	Continue onto Mora Trail	4.19
Left	Turn left to stay on Mora Trail	4.8
Right	Turn right to stay on Mora Trail	4.8
Left	Rancho San Antonio Service Rd	4.81
Right	Cristo Rey Dr	6.13
Straight	stay on Cristo Rey Dr	6.27
Right	N Foothill Blvd	7.08
Straight	Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	8.28
Right	Turn right to stay on Stevens Canyon Rd	11.44
Left	Slight left onto Redwood Gulch Rd	13.1
Straight	Continue onto CA-9 N	14.5
Right	Sanborn Rd	16.23
Right	Turn right	17.28
Left	Slight left toward Sanborn Rd	17.54
Left	Sanborn Rd	17.61
Right	Slight right onto CA-9 N/Big Basin Way	18.66
Right	6th St	20.8
Right	Bohlman Rd	20.94
Left	Norton Rd	21.25
Right	Kittridge Rd	21.78
Left	Quickert Rd	22.2
Left	Turn left to stay on Quickert Rd	22.55
Left	On Orbit Dr	22.8
Left	Slight left onto Bohlman Rd	23.54
Right	Slight right to stay on Bohlman Rd	25.24
Left	Turn left to stay on Bohlman Rd	27.73
Right	Turn right to stay on Bohlman Rd	27.93
Left	6th St	29.44
Right	Big Basin Way	29.58
Left	4th St	29.73
Right	Elva Ave	29.99
Left	Canyon View Dr	30.21
Right	Reid Ln	30.23
Left	Saratoga Hills Rd	30.3
Right	Pontiac Ave	30.36
Left	Trinity Ave	30.47
Right	Malcom Ave	30.51
Right	Seaton Ave	30.65
Left	Tamworth Ave	30.81
Left	Verde Vista Ln	30.92
Right	Sarahills Dr	31.1
Right	Saraview Dr	31.26
Left	Surrey Ln	31.43
Right	Slight right onto Pierce Rd	31.61
Left	Comer Dr	32
Right	Arroyo De Arguello	32.11
Straight	Continue onto Vía Roncole	32.98
Left	Prospect Rd	33.26
Straight	Continue onto S Stelling Rd	33.53
Left	Rainbow Dr	34.01
Right	Bubb Rd	34.52
Left	Hyannisport Dr	35.28
Right	Linda Vista Dr	35.75
Left	Turn left to stay on Linda Vista Dr	35.8
Left	McClellan Rd	35.93
Right	becomes Mira Vista Ave	36.29
Left	Palm Ave	36.44
Right	Palo Vista Rd	36.51
Left	Janice Ave	36.75
Left	Stevens Creek Blvd	36.89
Right	N Foothill Blvd	36.99
Left	Keep left to continue on Foothill Expy	37.65
Left	S El Monte Ave	41.35
Right	University Ave	41.5
Left	Turn left	42.11
End	End of route	42.16

HillsRUs Route for Wed Sept 9

Mon, 07 Sep 2015 21:20:12 GMT

It will be hot so let's do Page, Portola State Park and return via West OLH
Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10270621
Leader: steve Chapel
Distance: 48 miles
Elevation: 5,900 ft
Lunch: Late Lunch at Skylonda

ROUTE

Turns    Distance
Shoup    0.0
L University Ave    0.1
L Burke Rd    0.2
R Chapin Rd    0.7
Cont. Robleda Rd    0.9
R Elena Rd    1.7
L Taaffe Rd    1.9
R Altamont Rd    2.8
L Page Mill Rd    3.9
Cont. Alpine Rd    10.3
Cont. Portola State Park Rd    13.8
Regroup Portola St Park    17.3
L Alpine Rd    20.9
Cont. Pescadero Rd    24.9
Cont. CA-84 E    26.0
R Old La Honda Rd    29.9
L Skyline Blvd    32.5
Lunch Skylonda    33.9
Descend 84 East    34.0
Sharp right onto Portola Rd    37.4
L Sand Hill Rd    38.2
R Santa Cruz Ave    42.0
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd    42.1
Cont. Foothill Expy    44.5
R Main St    47.5
L University Ave    47.5
R Shoup Park    47.7

Clockwise Around Lexington

Wed, 02 Sep 2015 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 9/2/15 will be: Clockwise Around Lexington
Note: This ride will go up the dirt Los Gatos Creek Trail to Lexington
Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2583594
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 59 miles
Elevation: 5,500 ft
Lunch: Late Lunch at Fire Station on Skyline, bring food!

Route:

Depart University Ave

L El Monte Ave

R Foothill Expy

L Homestead Rd

R Mary Bike Bridge

L Stevens Creek Blvd

R N Stelling Rd

C Prospect Rd

R Via Roncole

S Arroyo De Arguello

L Comer Dr

R Pierce Rd

L Surrey Ln

R Saraview Dr

L Sarahills Dr

L Verde Vista Ln

R Tamworth Ave

R Seaton Ave

L Malcom Ave

L Trinity Ave

R Pontiac Ave

L Saratoga Hills Rd

R Reid Ln

L Canyon View Dr

R Elva Ave

L 4th St

R Big Basin Way

L 6^th St

L Oak St

R Lomita Ave

L Vickery Ave

R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd

R Montalvo Rd

Regroup Montalvo Ticket Center

C Piedmont Rd

R Peach Hill Rd

L Glen Una Dr

R Glen Una Dr

R Hwy 9

R N Santa Cruz Ave

L W Main

Regroup LG Town Park

R Los Gatos Creek Trail

L Alma Bridge Rd

R Aldercroft Heights Rd

L Old Santa Cruz Highway

R Mountain Charlie Rd

R Summit Rd

L Bear Creek Rd

R Skyline Blvd

Regroup at Skyline

Lunch Fire Station

R Page Mill Rd

R Altamont Rd

L Taaffe Rd

R Elena Rd

L Robleda Rd

S Chapin Rd

L Burke Rd

R University Ave

A Shoup Park

Half Moon Bay for Lunch @ Garden Deli 66mi/6100'

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 22:58:10 GMT

Half Moon Via Huddart Park, Tunitas Creek, Lobitas Creek and Return
66 Miles 6100 ft

Link to Route on Ride With GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5187971

Depart       University Ave
Right        Main St
Left     Foothill Expy
Right     Santa Cruz Ave
Left        Sand Hill Rd
Sharp RT    Whiskey Hill Rd
Left        Woodside Rd
Right    Greer Rd
Left        Thru Gate into Huddart Park
REGROUP Right into 1st Parking Lot
Right to BATHROOMS and WATER
Right    thru Parking Lot
Left        Huddart Park Rd
Right    Kings Mountain Rd
REGROUP top of Kings Mountain Rd
Right     Tunitas Creek Rd
Right    Lobitas Creek Rd
Right     Verde Rd
Right     Purisima Creek Rd
REGROUP Purisima Open Space BATHROOMS
Left        Higgins Canyon Rd
Right    Main Street
Left        LUNCH at Garden Deli (356 Main)
Right        Main Street
Left        Highway 1
Slight Left at 2nd Verde DON’T MISS
2nd Left    Lobitas Creek Cutoff
Left        Tunitas Creek Rd
REGROUP top of Tunitas/Kings Mountain
C         Kings Mountain Rd
Left        Manuella Rd
Right    Albion
Left        Woodside Rd
Right     Whiskey Hill Rd
Left        Sand Hill Rd
Right    Junipero Serra Blvd
C        Foothill Blvd
Right    W Edith Ave
Left        University Ave
Right    SHOUP PARK

HRU for Wed Aug. 19: Page, West OLH, Little Bear Skyline, Page

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 04:59:21 GMT

Lets do something different this week. Page, West Alpine, 84 to West OLH, Skyline to Bear Gulch, U-Turn at Steeps, Skyline to Page. Lunch at Skylonda.

57 Miles, 7400 ft.

Route on Ride with GPS

TURNS	Miles From Start
Shoup	0.0
L University Ave	0.1
L Burke Rd	0.2
R Chapin Rd	0.7
Continue onto Robleda Rd	0.9
R Elena Rd	1.7
L Taaffe Rd	1.9
Turn right to stay on Taaffe Rd	2.5
R Altamont Rd	2.8
L Page Mill Rd	3.9
Cont. Alpine Rd	10.4
Cont Pescadero Rd	17.9
Continue onto CA-84 E	19.0
Slight right onto Old La Honda Rd	23.0
L CA-35/Skyline Blvd	25.5
L Bear Gulch Rd	29.4
U-Turn at Steeps	32.9
R CA-35/Skyline Blvd	36.4
R Page Mill Rd	45.9
R Altamont Rd	52.4
Cont, Moody Rd	54.6
R El Monte Rd	54.9
L University Ave	56.2
Left Shoup	56.8
End of route	56.9

Kennedy/Shannon/Hicks

Wed, 12 Aug 2015 16:00:00 GMT

The weather forecast looks pleasant so let's go South.

Leader : Doug Hahn

Distance : 60 miles

Elevation : 5100 ft

Lunch : Los Gatos Town Plaza Park (bring or buy)

Route : http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1452310

Route Sheet :

Type	Notes	Distance
Start	Start of route	0
Right	University Ave	0.05
Left	S El Monte Ave	0.67
Right	Foothill Expy	0.91
Straight	Continue onto N Foothill Blvd	4.6
Straight	Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	5.81
Straight	Continue onto Mt Eden Rd	8.98
Left	Turn left to stay on Mt Eden Rd	9.88
Right	Pierce Rd	11.29
Left	Big Basin Way/Congress Springs Rd	12.31
Right	6th St	13.69
Left	Oak St	13.83
Right	Lomita Ave	13.92
Left	Vickery Ave	14.13
Left	Turn left to stay on Vickery Ave	14.43
Right	Saratoga Los Gatos Rd	14.54
Right	Montalvo Rd	14.56
Left	Piedmont Rd	13.18
Right	Peach Hill Rd	13.74
Left	Glen Una Dr	14.56
Right	Turn right to stay on Glen Una Dr	14.84
Right	Saratoga Los Gatos Rd	15.35
Right	Ridgecrest Ave	16.82
Left	Turn left to stay on Ridgecrest Ave	17.01
Left	Beck Ave	17.41
Right	Hernandez Ave	17.49
Right	Slight right onto Glen Ridge Ave	18.08
Left	Pennsylvania Ave	18.19
Right	Bayview Ave	18.29
Left	W Main St	18.32
Straight	Continue onto Los Gatos Blvd	19.03
Right	Kennedy Rd	19.62
Right	Shannon Rd	22.94
Right	Hicks Rd	23.62
Summit	U-Turn	31.03
Left	Shannon Rd	36.31
Right	Turn right to stay on Shannon Rd	37.1
Left	Turn left to stay on Shannon Rd	38.87
Left	Englewood Ave	39.46
Right	Kennedy Rd	39.87
Straight	Continue onto Caldwell Ave	40.09
Left	Bella Vista Ave	40.26
Straight	Continue onto New York Ave	40.66
Left	Pleasant St	36.71
Right	E Main St	36.85
Right	N Santa Cruz Ave	37.39
Left	Saratoga Los Gatos Rd	37.88
Right	Slight right to stay on Saratoga Los Gatos Rd	41.34
Straight	Continue onto S Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd	41.44
Left	Prospect Rd	43.84
Straight	Continue onto S Stelling Rd	44.28
Left	Rainbow Dr	44.76
Right	Bubb Rd	45.27
Left	Hyannisport Dr	46.03
Right	Linda Vista Dr	46.5
Left	Turn left to stay on Linda Vista Dr	46.55
Left	McClellan Rd	46.68
Right	McClellan Rd turns slightly right and becomes Mira Vista Ave	47.04
Left	Palm Ave	47.19
Right	S Foothill Blvd	47.39
Right	Keep right at the fork	47.74
Straight	Continue onto Foothill Expy	48.41
Left	Slight left to stay on Foothill Expy	48.79
Left	S El Monte Ave	52.11
Right	University Ave	52.26
Right	University Ave	52.97
Straight	Left At Shoup	53.58
End	End of route	59.69

Coastal Classic for 8/5/15

Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 8/5/15 will be: The Coastal Classic
Link: https://www.westernwheelersbicycleclub.wildapricot.org/page-1111752/681757
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 56 miles
Elevation: 5500 ft
Lunch: The Bike Hut, bring or buy at La Honda Mkt

Route:
Shoup Park
L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

Regroup at Little Peoples Park

L Old La Honda Rd

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

S Old La Honda West

L CA Hwy 84 group

Regroup at La Honda Mkt

L Stage Rd

R Hwy 1

R Tunitas Creek

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

C Kings Mountain

L Woodside Rd (Hwy 84)

Regroup at Roberts Store

R Mountain Home Rd

L Manzanita Wy

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Junipero Serra Blvd

C Foothill Expy.

R Main St

L University Ave

R Shoup Park

Louis's Lunacy 27mi/3000'

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 16:00:00 GMT

Since it's going to be HOT, let's get home quickly.

Louis’s Lunacy Modified
Link to route on Ride With GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6756610
Distance 27 miles, Elevation 3000 ft.
R University
R El Monte
L Summerhill
R Magdalena
L Hillview
L Fairway
R Villa
R Country Club
R Terrace
Slight Rt Mora
L Kenbar Dr
R Rolly Rd
L W Loyola Dr
R Ravensbury Ave
L Camino Hermosa Dr
R Magdalena Ave
L Stonebrook Dr
Straight Laura Ct
R Kate Dr
L Teresa Way
Slight Rt Stonebrook
L Prospect
L La Loma Dr
R Summit Wood Rd
Slight Lt Tepa Way
R Moody Rd
L Altamont Rd
R Taffe Rd
R Elena Rd
L Robleda Rd
Sharp Lt Alta Tierra
R La Paloma Rd
L Westwind Way
R Concepcion Rd
L Viscaino Rd
R Viscaino Rd
Slight Rt La Cresta Dr
R St Francis Rd
R Anacapa Dr
R Anacapa Dr
L Viscaino Rd
L Conception
Slight Lt W Fremont Rd
L Ascension Dr
L Anacapa Dr
Straight Viscaino Rd
L Roble Ladera Rd
Straight Purissima Rd
R La Barranca Rd
L Elena Rd
R Moody Rd
R Page Mill Rd
R Altamont Rd
Straight Moody Rd
R El Monte Rd
L University
SHOUP

HillsRUs Route for Wed July 22 - Redwood Ramble

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 21:27:04 GMT

It will be hot so lets do Redwood Ramble Plus. Will cut out the exposed part of Bear Gulch - too steep and hot.

55 miles, 5600 ft. Kings Mountain, NAS Native Sons, SHS Star Hill/Swett, BGW Bear Gulch West and home via Skyline and Page Mill.

Bring or buy lunch (late in the ride) at Skywood Market, Sky Londa.

Link to route at Ride with GPS

Pescadero clockwise

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:00:00 GMT

Looks like the valley will be hot so let's head to Pescadero for lunch.

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Distance :: 68 mi

Elevation :: 6400 ft

Lunch :: Bring or Arcangeli Bakery

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2175070

Route:
Shoup Park
L University
L Burke, almost to end
R Chapin
cont. Robleda, to end
R Elena
L Taaffe
R Altamont
REGROUP Black Mountain
cont. Altamont
L Page Mill
REGROUP Skyline
X Skyline
cont. W Alpine
L Pescadero
REGROUP Sam McDonald(?) Park (on R, before summit)
cont. Pescadero
R Stage
LUNCH Arcangeli's Bakery
cont. Stage
R Hwy 84
R W Old La Honda
L Skyline
REGROUP Skywood Mkt, Sky Londa
L Hwy 84 (towards Woodside)
R Portola Rd, to end
L Sand Hill
R+L Alpine to Junipero Serra
X Oregon/Page Mill
cont. Foothill
R Main/Burke
L University
R Shoup Park

Big Basin + China Grade 7/8/15

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 7/8/15 will be: Big Basin + China Grade

Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1504447
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 68 miles
Elevation: 7500 ft
Lunch: Big Basin Park HQ, very small store so bring food

Route:
Big Basin + China Grade
Depart University Ave
L El Monte Ave
R Foothill Expy
S Stevens Canyon
R Stevens Canyon
REGROUP restrooms on Mt. Eden fork
L Stevens Canyon
R Mt. Eden
R Pierce
R Hwy 9 (Big Basin Hwy)
REGROUP Saratoga Gap @ Skyline
- Water at CDF fire station if needed
S Hwy 9
REGROUP Hwy 9 @ Hwy 236
S Hwy 236
REGROUP Big Basin Park HQ (Lunch)
S Hwy 236
L China Grade
R Hwy 236
REGROUP Hwy 236 @ Hwy 9 STOP sign
S Hwy 9
L Skyline
REGROUP CDF fire station
R Page Mill Rd
R Altamont Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Elena Rd
L Robleda Rd
S Chapin Rd
L Burke Rd
R University Ave
A Shoup Park

Half Moon Bay for Lunch

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:00:00 GMT

Since it's going to be hot over here, let's go to Half Moon Via Huddart Park, Tunitas Creek, Lobiitas Creek and Return
66 Miles 6100 ft

Link to Route on Ride With GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5187971

Depart       University Ave
Right        Main St
Left         Foothill Expy
Right         Santa Cruz Ave
Left        Sand Hill Rd
Sharp RT    Whiskey Hill Rd
Left        Woodside Rd
Right        Greer Rd
Left        Thru Gate into Huddart Park
REGROUP Right into 1st Parking Lot
Right to BATHROOMS and WATER
Right        thru Parking Lot
Left        Huddart Park Rd
Right        Kings Mountain Rd
REGROUP top of Kings Mountain Rd
Right         Tunitas Creek Rd
Right        Lobitas Creek Rd
Right         Verde Rd
Right         Purisima Creek Rd
REGROUP Purisima Open Space BATHROOMS
Left        Higgins Canyon Rd
Right        Main Street
Left        LUNCH at Garden Deli (356 Main)
Right        Main Street
Left        Highway 1
Slight Left at 2nd Verde DONâ€™T MISS
2nd Left    Lobitas Creek Cutoff
Left        Tunitas Creek Rd
REGROUP top of Tunitas/Kings Mountain
C         Kings Mountain Rd
Left        Manuella Rd
Right        Albion
Left        Woodside Rd
Right     Whiskey Hill Rd
Left        Sand Hill Rd
Right        Junipero Serra Blvd
C        Foothill Blvd
Right        W Edith Ave
Left        University Ave
Right        SHOUP PARK

HillsRUs Route for Wed June 24

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 04:37:37 GMT

Route: Shoup Park, Kings, Tunitas, Lobitos Creek, Lobitos Creek Cutoff and return via Tunitas / Kings.

Distance: 53 miles. Total Ascent: about 6300 feet
Lunch at Bike Hut - Right onto Tunitas. Rain Cancels

http://westernwheelersbicycleclub.memberlodge.com/hillsrus/737981

Page Mill - PSP - La Honda

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 16:00:00 GMT

Let's visit Portola State Park!

Distance : 47 mi

Elevation : 5900 ft

Leader : Doug Hahn

Lunch : Skylonda Market

Route : http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8546681

Route sheet :

	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	0.1
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	0.2
0.4	→	Right	Turn right onto Chapin Rd	0.6
0.3	↑	Straight	Continue onto Robleda Rd	0.9
0.8	→	Right	Turn right onto Elena Rd	1.7
0.2	←	Left	Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	1.9
0.6	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Taaffe Rd	2.5
0.3	→	Right	Turn right onto Altamont Rd	2.8
1.1	←	Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd	3.8
6.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto Alpine Rd	10.3
3.5	↑	Straight	Continue onto Portola State Park Rd	13.8
7.0	←	Left	Turn left onto Alpine Rd	20.8
0.4	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Alpine Rd	21.2
0.9	→	Right	Turn right to stay on Alpine Rd	22.1
2.7	↑	Straight	Continue onto Pescadero Rd	24.8
1.1	↑	Straight	Continue onto CA-84 E	25.9
3.9	→	Right	Slight right onto Old La Honda Rd	29.8
2.6	←	Left	Turn left onto CA-35/Skyline Blvd	32.4
1.5	→	Right	Turn right toward La Honda Rd	33.9
0.0	→	Right	Turn right onto La Honda Rd	33.9
3.4	→	Right	Sharp right onto Portola Rd	37.3
0.8	←	Left	Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd	38.1
2.0	←	Left	Slight left to stay on Sand Hill Rd	40.1
1.8	→	Right	Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave	41.9
0.1	←	Left	Turn left onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd	42.0
2.4	↑	Straight	Continue onto Foothill Expy	44.4
3.0	→	Right	Turn right onto Main St	47.4
0.0	←	Left	Turn left onto University Ave	47.5
0.1	→	Right	Turn right	47.6

Kennedy Shannon Hicks HRU 6/10/15

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 6/10/15 will be: Kennedy/Shannon + Hicks
Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1452310
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 58 miles
Elevation: 5000 ft
Lunch: Los Gatos Town Plaza Park

Route:
R University Ave
L S El Monte Ave
R Foothill Expy
S Mt Eden Rd
R Pierce Rd
L Hwy 9
R 6th St
L Oak St
R Lomita Ave
L Vickery Ave
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd
R Montalvo Rd
L Piedmont Rd
R Peach Hill Rd
L Glen Una Dr
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd
R Ridgecrest Ave
L Beck Ave
R Hernandez Ave
R Glen Ridge Ave
L Pennsylvania Ave
R Bayview Ave
L W Main St
S Los Gatos Blvd
R Kennedy Rd
R Shannon Rd
R Hicks Rd
U-Turn at Mt Umunhum Rd
L Shannon Rd
L Englewood Ave
R Kennedy Rd
S Caldwell Ave
L Bella Vista Ave
S New York Ave
L Pleasant St
R E Main St
R N Santa Cruz Ave
L Saratoga Los Gatos Rd
L Prospect Rd
S S Stelling Rd
L Rainbow Dr
R Bubb Rd
L Hyannisport Dr
R Linda Vista Dr
L McClellan Rd
S Mira Vista Ave
L Palm Ave
R S Foothill Blvd
L S El Monte Ave
R University Ave
L Shoup

HILLSRUS for June 3 - RWG, 9, Bear Crk, Skyline, Page Mill

Wed, 03 Jun 2015 16:00:00 GMT

The current forecast is for it to be sunny in Boulder Creek. Hope it is.

Lunch in Boulder Creek, or late lunch at Saratoga Gap firehouse.

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Distance :: 65 miles

Elevation :: 6000 ft

Link to route :: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8174156

Routesheet ::

Start	Start of route	0
Right	Turn right onto University Ave	0.06
Left	Turn left onto S El Monte Ave	0.67
Right	Turn right onto Foothill Expy	0.79
Straight	Continue onto N Foothill Blvd	4.49
Straight	Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd	5.7
Right	Turn right to stay on Stevens Canyon Rd	8.85
Left	Slight left onto Redwood Gulch Rd	10.51
Right	Sharp right onto State Rte 9 S	11.92
Left	Turn left onto State Rte 9 S	21.07
Right	Sharp right to stay on State Rte 9 S	24.4
Left	Turn left onto Bear Creek Rd	28.65
Left	Turn left onto CA-35	37.88
Right	Sharp right onto Page Mill Rd	54.58
Right	Turn right onto Altamont Rd	61.02
Left	Turn left onto Taaffe Rd	62.09
Left	Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd	62.36
Right	Turn right onto Elena Rd	62.97
Left	Turn left onto Robleda Rd	63.16
Right	Slight right onto Chapin Rd	63.97
Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd	64.23
Right	Turn right onto University Ave	64.67
Right	Turn right	64.81
End	End of route	64.87

HillsRUs Route for Wed May 27 - An Alternate to Coastal Classic

Mon, 25 May 2015 22:32:15 GMT

ALTERNATE TO COASTAL CLASSIC

Kings, Tunitas, Lobitos, Verde, Lobitos Cutoff, Tunitas, Hwy 1, Stage Road, 84, Alpine, Down Page

Lunch at Bike Hut. 61 miles, 6500 ft. Rain cancels.

Linke to route on Ride With GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8048608

Type    Notes    Distance
Start    Shoup Park    0.0
Left    University Ave    0.1
Left    Burke Rd    0.2
Right    Old Altos Rd    0.3
Right    Fremont Rd    0.4
Left    Concepcion Rd    1.5
Right    Purissima Rd    2.4
Left    Turn left to stay on Purissima Rd    2.6
Left    Arastradero Rd    3.7
Left    Page Mill Rd    4.4
Right    Arastradero Rd    4.7
Left    Alpine Rd    6.7
Right    Portola Rd    7.8
Water    Bathrooms and Water    9.3
Left    Turn left to stay on Portola Rd    11.2
Left    Slight left to stay on Portola Rd    11.4
Straight    onto Woodside Rd    12.0
Left    Slight left onto Tripp Rd    13.1
Water    Regroup and Water    14.0
Left    Kings Mountain Rd    14.0
Summit    Regroup Top of Kings    18.3
Straight    continue onto Tunitas Creek Rd    18.3
Right    onto Lobitos Creek Rd    24.0
Regroup    first ocean view on Lobitos    24.4
Left    Sharp left onto Verde Rd    28.1
Left    Lobitos Creek Rd/Lobitos Creek Cutoff    28.3
Right    Tunitas Creek Rd    30.0
Food    Lunch at Bike Hut    31.1
Left    CA-1 S    32.0
Left    Stage Rd    33.5
Left    CA-84 E    34.7
Regroup    Before Staring up 84    34.7
Right    Pescadero Rd    42.2
Straight    Continue straight onto Alpine Rd    43.3
Left    Turn left to stay on Alpine Rd    46.0
Left    Turn left to stay on Alpine Rd    46.9
Straight    Continue onto Page Mill Rd    50.8
Summit    Regroup at Alpine and Skyline    50.8
Right    Altamont Rd    57.2
Left    Taaffe Rd    58.3
Left    Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd    58.6
Right    Elena Rd    59.2
Left    Robleda Rd    59.4
Right    Slight right onto Chapin Rd    60.2
Left    Burke Rd    60.4
Right    University Ave    60.9
Right    Turn right    61.0
Right    Shoup Park    61.1
End    End of route    61.1

Tartan Trail/Bunker Hill 55 mi/5000'

Wed, 20 May 2015 16:00:00 GMT

Meet @ Shoup Park. D/E meet 9:00 for 9:15 start; D Social Climbers 8:45 for 9:00 start. Rain Cancels Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1654716

TARTAN TRAIL/BUNKER HILL (no Dam) 55 mi/5,000
University Ave R
Burke L
Foothill R + L
Alpine to Sandhill R
Manzanita R
Mountain Home REGROUP Roberts Market C
Canada R
Godetia L
Jefferson R
Glencrag S
MapleL
Eastview @ T R
Eastview @ Rocky Way L
Hillcrest L
Glenloch -EASY to MISS L
Sylvan L
Lakeview L
Cordilleras L
Edgewood R
Crestview OPTIONAL REGROUP @ Crestview Park C
Hallmark L
Ralston C
Polhemus C
Crystal Springs L
Tartan Trail; climb L
Black Mountain L
Hayne x under 280 L
Skyline/Hwy 35 L
Crystal Springs R
Polhemus LUNCH OPTION: Polhemus/DeAnza Shopping Center R
Polheumus L
Bunker Hill; climb L
Hwy 35 L
Hwy 92 R
Canada R
Olive Hill L
Albion R
Manuella R
Kings Mountain L
TrippREGROUP Old Woodside Store C
TrippMerge 84R
Portola Rd R
Portola Rd @ Sandhill L
Westridge R
Cervantes R
Minoca Merge on to Golden OakL
Alpine R
Arastradero L
Page Mill R
Arastradero under 280 R
La Cresta R
Viscanio L
Roble Ladera Merge on to PurissimaL
Robleda R
Chapin L
Burke R
University

Pescadero Clockwise 5/13/15

Wed, 13 May 2015 16:00:00 GMT

Rain Cancels

The Hills-R-Us route: Pescadero Clockwise
Route link: http://www.s-chapel.com/sites/default/files/HillsRUs_Routes/routes/PescaderoClockwise.txt

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 66 miles
Elevation: 6400 ft
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch in Pescadero

Route: Pescadero Clockwise

D Shoup Park
L University Ave
L Burke Rd
R Chapin Rd
S Robleda Rd
R Elena Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Taaffe Rd
R Altamont

Rd Regroup at Black Rd
L Page Mill Rd

Regroup Top of Page Mill
S Alpine Rd
L Pescadero Creek Rd

Regroup at Sam McDonald Pk

R Stage Rd

Lunch in Pescadero
R CA-84 E
R Old La Honda Rd
L CA-35 N

Regroup in Sky La Honda
L CA-84
R Portola Rd
L Sand Hill Rd
R Santa Cruz Ave
L Foothill Expy (G5)
R Main St
L University Ave

Redwood Ramble

Wed, 06 May 2015 16:00:00 GMT

55 miles, 5600 ft. Kings Mountain, NAS Native Sons, SHS Star Hill/Swett, BGW Bear Gulch West and home via Skyline and Page Mill.

Bring or buy lunch (late in the ride) at Skywood Market, Sky Londa.

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Elevation :: 5600 ft

Distance :: 55 miles

Route :: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5498232

Type    Notes            Miles
Start    Shoup            0
Left    University Ave        0.09
Right    Main St            0.23
Left    Foothill Expy        0.27
Straight Junipero Serra Blvd    3.31
Right    Santa Cruz Ave        5.72
Left    Sand Hill Rd        5.83
Right    Whiskey Hill Rd        8.75
Left    Woodside Rd        10.14
Right    Albion Ave        10.69
Straight Manuella Ave        11.12
Right    Kings Mountain        11.55
Straight Tunitas Creek         16.27
Right    Star Hill Rd        17.57
Left    stay on Star Hill    18.14
Right    Native Sons Rd        19.55
DeadEnd    U Turn            21.07
Right    Star Hill Rd        22.53
DeadEnd U Turn            24.99
Right    Swett Rd        28.86
Right   CA-35            29.74
Right    Bear Gulch Rd        32.22
DeadEnd    U Turn            33.85
Right    CA-35            35.54
Left    Page Mill Rd        45.1
Right    Altamont Rd        51.54
Left    Taaffe Rd        52.61
Left    to stay on Taaffe    52.89
Right    Elena Rd        53.5
Left    Robleda Rd        53.68
Right    Chapin Rd        54.5
Left    Burke Rd        54.75
Right    University Ave        55.19
Right    Turn right        55.33
Right    Turn right        55.39
End        Shoup        55.4

Coastal Classic for 4/29/15

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 4/29/15 will be: The Coastal Classic
Link: https://www.westernwheelersbicycleclub.wildapricot.org/page-1111752/681757
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 56 miles
Elevation: 5500 ft
Lunch: The Bike Hut, bring or buy at La Honda Mkt

Route:
Shoup Park
L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

Regroup at Little Peoples Park

L Old La Honda Rd

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

S Old La Honda West

L CA Hwy 84 group

Regroup at La Honda Mkt

L Stage Rd

R Hwy 1

R Tunitas Creek

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

C Kings Mountain

L Woodside Rd (Hwy 84)

Regroup at Roberts Store

R Mountain Home Rd

L Manzanita Wy

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Junipero Serra Blvd

C Foothill Expy.

R Main St

L University Ave

R Shoup Park

HRU Route for Wed April 22, Michael K's Swan Song

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 14:28:01 GMT

Michael K’s Swan Song
Moody, Foothill Park, Alpine/Juaquin, Westridge, St Francis, La Cresta
42 Miles 4100 ft. Rain cancels

Route on Ride With GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5193536

Turn    Notes    Miles
Start    Start of route    0.0
Right    University Ave    0.0
Left    Burke Rd    0.2
Right    Chapin Rd    0.6
Straight    Robleda Rd    0.9
Left    Elena Rd    1.7
Straight    El Monte Rd    2.5
Right    Voorhees Dr    3.3
Right    Clausen Ct    3.4
Straight    Barley Hill Rd    3.6
Left    Hilltop Dr    3.9
Right    Hillview Rd    4.3
Right    Magdalena Ave    4.7
Right    Stonebrook Dr    5.8
Straight    Laura Ct    6.1
Right    Kate Dr    6.1
Left    Teresa Way    6.2
Right    Stonebrook Dr    6.3
Right    Oak Knoll Cir    6.5
Straight    Prospect Ave    7.1
Left    La Loma Dr    7.5
Right    Summit Wood     7.8
Left    Tepa Way    8.2
Left    Moody Rd    8.4
Right    Page Mill Rd    10.9
Left    Foothill Park    11.2
Left    Slight left    11.4
Right    Slight right    12.2
Right    Page Mill Rd    13.4
Right    Altamont Rd    13.8
Left    Briones Way    14.0
Left    Ventana Way    14.3
Right    Page Mill Rd    14.5
Left    Arastradero Rd    16.0
Left    Alpine Rd    17.9
Left    Joaquin Rd    22.3
Right    Old Spanish Trail    22.7
Left    Vista Verde Way    23.1
Right    Ramona Rd    23.4
Right    Los Trancos Rd    24.1
Left    Fire Rd Only    25.1
Left    Valley Oak St    25.2
Left    Indian Crossing    25.8
Left    Alpine Rd    25.9
Right    Willowbrook Dr    26.1
Left    Portola Rd    26.9
Right    Westridge Dr    27.3
Right    Golden Hills Dr    28.4
Right    Meadowood Dr    28.6
Right    Cervantes Rd    29.0
Left    Shawnee Pass    29.0
Right    Iroquois Trail    29.4
Straight    Georgia Ln    29.6
Left    Portola Rd    29.9
Left    Alpine Rd    30.4
Right    Junipero Serra    34.7
Straight    Foothill Expy    37.1
Right    Hillview Ave    37.7
Straight    Fremont Rd    38.4
Right    St Francis Rd    39.0
Left    La Cresta Dr    39.6
Left    Viscaino Rd    40.4
Left    Concepcion Rd    40.8
Right    Fremont Rd    41.1
Left    W Edith Ave    41.9
Right    University Ave    42.1
End    End of route    42.2

HillsRUS Wed April 15 Kings Tunitus, Lobitos Etc

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 23:56:31 GMT

I screwed up when I selected the route. What I would like us to do is take the first right at Lobitos Creek, Left at Verde, Left at Lobitos Creek Cutoff, Right at Tunitus to Bike Hut for Lunch, then backup Tunitus to go home. Below is the corrected route:

Route: Shoup Park, Kings, Tunitas, Lobitos Creek, Lobitos Creek Cutoff and return via Tunitas / Kings.
Distance: 53 miles
Total Ascent: about 6300 feet

Lunch at Bike Hut - Right onto Tunitas. Rain Cancels

Route available on RideWith GPS: http://http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4242048

Turns Distance

Start of route    0
L University Ave    0.06
L Burke Rd    0.2
R Old Altos Rd    0.27
R Fremont Rd    0.38
L Concepcion Rd    1.45
R Purissima Rd    2.32
L Arastradero Rd    3.69
L Page Mill Rd    4.37
R Arastradero Rd    4.62
L Alpine Rd    6.62
R Portola Rd    7.76
Cont Woodside Rd    11.98
L Tripp Rd    13.1
L Kings Mountain Rd    13.95
Cont Tunitas Creek Rd    18.27
R Lobitos Creek Rd    23.97
L Verde Rd    28.08
L Lobitos Creek Cutoff    28.25
R Tunitas Creek Rd    29.94
Lunch at Bike Hut    30.93
Back up Tunitas
Cont Kings Mountain Rd    39.47
L Woodside Rd    44.49
R Whiskey Hill Rd    45.43
L Sand Hill Rd    46.81
R Santa Cruz Ave    49.75
L G5/Junipero Serra Blvd    49.85
R Main St    55.3
L University Ave    55.33
Turn right    55.47
Turn right    55.52
Shoup Park    55.57

RWG + Black

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 16:00:00 GMT

It looks like the storm will have passed but the roads could still be wet and it may be cool.

Ride starts at 9/9:15. Rain cancels.

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Distance :: 57 mi

Elevation :: 6600 ft

Lunch :: May be at Lakeside Elementary School - Los Gatos SD has spring break this week, I'm still not sure if Lakeside is part of LGSD or if it has it's own schedule. Otherwise, could be at Saratoga Gap FD.

ROUTE :: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2747603

Shoup Park
L University
R Burke
R Foothill
X Stevens Creek
cont. Foothill/Stevens Canyon
R Stevens Canyon @ Mt. Eden
regroup restrooms on L past junction (water)
cont. Stevens Canyon
L Redwood Gulch to T
R Hwy 9
R Skyline
regroup CDF fire station on L (water, no restrooms)
R Skyline (back to Saratoga Gap)
regroup Skyline @ Bear Creek
L Bear Creek
regroup Bear Creek @ Montevina
L Montevina
L Black
regroup Lakeside Elementary School (water? restrooms?)
cont. Black
R Skyline
regroup Saratoga Gap (hotdog/soda guy?)
C Skyline
R Page Mill
R Altamont
L Taafe
R Elena
L Robleda
R Chapin
L Burke
R University
L Shoup Park

Big Basin + China Grade 4/1/15

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 4/1/15 will be: Big Basin + China Grade

Remember that we have moved to our summer start time at 9 am!

Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1504447
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 68 miles
Elevation: 7500 ft
Lunch: Big Basin Park HQ, very small store so bring food

Route:
Big Basin + China Grade
Depart University Ave
L El Monte Ave
R Foothill Expy
S Stevens Canyon
R Stevens Canyon
REGROUP restrooms on Mt. Eden fork
L Stevens Canyon
R Mt. Eden
R Pierce
R Hwy 9 (Big Basin Hwy)
REGROUP Saratoga Gap @ Skyline
- Water at CDF fire station if needed
S Hwy 9
REGROUP Hwy 9 @ Hwy 236
S Hwy 236
REGROUP Big Basin Park HQ (Lunch)
S Hwy 236
L China Grade
R Hwy 236
REGROUP Hwy 236 @ Hwy 9 STOP sign
S Hwy 9
L Skyline
REGROUP CDF fire station
R Page Mill Rd
R Altamont Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Elena Rd
L Robleda Rd
S Chapin Rd
L Burke Rd
R University Ave
A Shoup Park

Modified Ring of Fire

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 17:00:00 GMT

Meet Shoup Park @ 9:45 for Social Climber's 10:00 start. Meet 10:00 for D/E group's 10:15 start. Only 29 miles, but 3200 ft of climb! No lunch stop. Moody Road, Los Trancos/Ramona. Rain cancels.

Cue sheet generated using googlemap_cuesheet from route: http://tinyurl.com/426ofko

Distance | Climbing | Directions
Total Last | Elev Total Last |
----------------------------------------------------------------------
0.00 0.00 | 209 0 0 | Depart University Ave
0.13 0.13 | 204 0 0 | Left Burke Rd
0.57 0.44 | 251 60 59 | Right Chapin Rd
0.82 0.25 | 259 92 32 | Straight Robleda Rd
1.64 0.82 | 414 261 169 | Left Elena Rd
2.38 0.74 | 343 322 61 | Right Moody Rd
REGROUP @ Page Mill
5.21 2.84 | 959 997 675 | Right Page Mill Rd
7.72 2.51 | 249 1065 67 | Left Arastradero Rd
9.71 1.99 | 389 1298 234 | Left Alpine Rd
9.78 0.07 | 399 1309 10 | Right Golden Oak Dr
REGROUP top of Golden Oak opposite Alhambra Ct.
11.41 1.63 | 466 1721 413 | Right Alpine Rd
11.48 0.07 | 479 1734 13 | Left Los Trancos Rd
13.39 1.91 | 844 2122 388 | Left Ramona Rd
14.07 0.68 | 1217 2511 389 | Left Vista Verde Way
REGROUP @ Old Spanish Trail
14.36 0.29 | 1418 2712 200 | Right Old Spanish Trail
14.81 0.45 | 1373 2747 36 | Left Joaquin Rd
15.19 0.39 | 1125 2756 9 | Right Alpine Rd
17.48 2.28 | 639 2803 47 | Left Willowbrook Dr
REGROUP @ Portola Rd
18.30 0.82 | 546 2819 16 | Left Portola Rd
18.67 0.37 | 502 2823 4 | Right Westridge Dr
19.19 0.51 | 455 2830 8 | Right Cervantes Rd
REGROUP @ Westridge
20.69 1.50 | 689 3182 352 | Right Westridge Dr
21.45 0.77 | 305 3182 0 | Right Alpine Rd
22.20 0.74 | 389 3266 84 | Left Arastradero Rd
24.18 1.99 | 249 3360 94 | Left Page Mill Rd
24.42 0.23 | 237 3366 6 | Right Arastradero Rd
25.36 0.94 | 196 3433 68 | Right La Cresta Dr
25.57 0.21 | 304 3541 108 | Left St Francis Rd
26.07 0.51 | 195 3555 14 | Right Ascension Dr
26.38 0.30 | 344 3704 149 | Left Anacapa Dr
REGROUP @ Viscaino
26.64 0.26 | 476 3836 132 | Left Viscaino Rd
26.97 0.34 | 298 3844 8 | Left Viscaino Rd
27.04 0.07 | 255 3844 0 | Left Concepcion Rd
27.33 0.28 | 216 3845 1 | Right W Fremont Rd
28.10 0.77 | 178 3876 31 | Left W Edith Ave
28.28 0.17 | 188 3889 13 | Right University Ave
28.73 0.46 | 209 3909 21 | Arrive Shoup Park

Clockwise Around Lexington

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 17:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 3/18/15 will be: Clockwise Around Lexington
Note: This ride will go up the dirt Los Gatos Creek Trail to Lexington
Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2583594
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 59 miles
Elevation: 5,500 ft
Lunch: Late Lunch at Fire Station on Skyline, bring food!

Route:

Depart University Ave

L El Monte Ave

R Foothill Expy

L Homestead Rd

R Mary Bike Bridge

L Stevens Creek Blvd

R N Stelling Rd

C Prospect Rd

R Via Roncole

S Arroyo De Arguello

L Comer Dr

R Pierce Rd

L Surrey Ln

R Saraview Dr

L Sarahills Dr

L Verde Vista Ln

R Tamworth Ave

R Seaton Ave

L Malcom Ave

L Trinity Ave

R Pontiac Ave

L Saratoga Hills Rd

R Reid Ln

L Canyon View Dr

R Elva Ave

L 4th St

R Big Basin Way

L 6^th St

L Oak St

R Lomita Ave

L Vickery Ave

R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd

R Montalvo Rd

Regroup Montalvo Ticket Center

C Piedmont Rd

R Peach Hill Rd

L Glen Una Dr

R Glen Una Dr

R Hwy 9

R N Santa Cruz Ave

L W Main

Regroup LG Town Park

R Los Gatos Creek Trail

L Alma Bridge Rd

R Aldercroft Heights Rd

L Old Santa Cruz Highway

R Mountain Charlie Rd

R Summit Rd

L Bear Creek Rd

R Skyline Blvd

Regroup at Skyline

Lunch Fire Station

R Page Mill Rd

R Altamont Rd

L Taaffe Rd

R Elena Rd

L Robleda Rd

S Chapin Rd

L Burke Rd

R University Ave

A Shoup Park

Five bumps to Montebello

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 17:00:00 GMT

It looks like there could be a possibility of showers so we will stay local.

40 miles, 4800? ft. MOR Mora, Parker Ranch, Sarahills, Toll Gate, MEN Mt. Eden/Pierce, MNB Montebello. No lunch stop (bring lunch to eat at top of Montebello). Bring plenty of water, no chances to refill after Rancho San Antonio (optional detour after Mt. Eden to rest stop on Stevens Canyon). Rain cancels.

Route :: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7160002

Distance | Climbing | Directions

Total Last | Elev Total Last |

----------------------------------------------------------------------

0.00 0.00 | 209 0 0 | Depart University Ave

1.11 1.11 | 212 38 38 | Left Border Rd

1.45 0.33 | 197 38 0 | Right Valley View Dr

1.84 0.39 | 237 128 91 | Right Summerhill Ave

1.86 0.02 | 237 129 0 | Left Hilltop Dr

1.97 0.12 | 257 148 20 | Left Hillview Rd

2.50 0.53 | 237 163 14 | Right Fairway Dr

2.59 0.09 | 231 163 0 | Left Fairway Dr

3.00 0.41 | 287 228 65 | Straight Loyola Dr

3.20 0.21 | 280 249 21 | Right Esberg Rd

3.30 0.10 | 289 259 9 | Right Mora Dr

REGROUP Top of Mora Dr

4.13 0.83 | 580 551 292 | Straight Mora Trail

4.74 0.61 | 370 591 40 | Sharp Lt Lower Meadow Trail

5.24 0.50 | 326 604 13 | Right Rancho San Antonio Trail

5.57 0.33 | 360 666 62 | Right Permanente Creek Trail

REGROUP Restrooms & water in Rancho San Antonio parking lot

6.08 0.50 | 437 752 86 | Right Cristo Rey Dr

7.02 0.94 | 340 906 154 | Right N Foothill Blvd

7.67 0.66 | 383 954 49 | Left Stevens Creek Blvd

7.78 0.11 | 385 956 2 | Right Janice Ave

7.98 0.20 | 388 962 5 | Right Mira Vista Rd

8.38 0.40 | 373 966 4 | Left McClellan Rd

8.74 0.36 | 369 992 26 | Right Linda Vista Dr

8.92 0.18 | 385 1017 25 | Right Hyannisport Dr

8.96 0.04 | 391 1023 6 | Left Linda Vista Dr

9.30 0.34 | 448 1079 56 | Left Linda Vista Dr

9.47 0.17 | 421 1080 0 | Right Santa Teresa Dr

9.57 0.09 | 427 1095 15 | Right Terra Bella Dr

9.67 0.11 | 441 1109 14 | Left Lindy Ln

9.82 0.14 | 409 1109 0 | Left Regnart Rd

9.92 0.10 | 395 1110 1 | Right Monrovia St

10.07 0.15 | 395 1126 16 | Right Bubb Rd

10.12 0.05 | 397 1128 2 | Left Rainbow Dr

10.45 0.33 | 356 1128 0 | Right 7 Springs Ln

10.51 0.05 | 357 1129 1 | Left 7 Springs Dr

10.69 0.19 | 354 1133 4 | Left 7 Springs Pkwy

10.71 0.02 | 353 1133 0 | Right 7 Springs Pkwy

11.06 0.35 | 359 1151 18 | Left Prospect Rd

11.09 0.03 | 355 1151 0 | Right Parker Ranch Rd

11.72 0.62 | 515 1364 213 | Left at fork

11.73 0.01 | 515 1364 0 | Straight Calabazas Creek

REGROUP end of Calabazas/start of Parker Ranch Ct

11.99 0.26 | 691 1548 183 | Continue Parker Ranch Ct

12.20 0.21 | 710 1573 25 | Straight Star Ridge Ct

12.41 0.21 | 569 1589 16 | Left Star Ridge Ct

12.57 0.15 | 535 1619 31 | Slight L Comer Dr

12.96 0.39 | 404 1619 0 | Right Pierce Rd

13.76 0.80 | 484 1738 119 | Left Sarahills Dr

13.97 0.21 | 623 1877 139 | Left Sarahills Dr

REGROUP top of Sarahills

14.55 0.58 | 477 1928 51 | Left Verde Vista Ln

14.72 0.18 | 448 1928 0 | Right Tamworth Ave

14.84 0.12 | 464 1944 16 | Right Seaton Ave

15.00 0.16 | 490 1970 26 | Left Malcom Ave

15.14 0.14 | 510 1990 20 | Left Trinity Ave

15.18 0.04 | 501 1990 0 | Right Pontiac Ave

15.28 0.10 | 517 2007 16 | Left Saratoga Hills Rd

15.34 0.06 | 517 2007 1 | Right Reid Ln

15.41 0.07 | 519 2010 2 | Left Canyon View Dr

15.43 0.02 | 517 2010 0 | Right Elva Ave

15.65 0.22 | 541 2034 24 | Left 4th St

15.72 0.07 | 506 2034 0 | Right Springer Ave

REGROUP end of Springer @ Hwy 9

16.07 0.35 | 516 2078 44 | Right Hwy 9

16.33 0.26 | 529 2106 28 | Right Toll Gate Rd

16.85 0.52 | 818 2405 299 | Straight Saratoga Heights Dr

17.20 0.36 | 791 2487 82 | Right Saratoga Heights Dr

17.33 0.12 | 705 2487 0 | Right Pierce Rd

17.62 0.30 | 572 2487 0 | Left Mt Eden Rd

19.93 2.31 | 584 2877 390 | Straight Stevens Canyon Rd

REGROUP detour to Stevens Canyon rest stop for water?

21.30 1.37 | 549 2991 114 | Left Montebello Rd

26.68 5.38 | 2531 5162 2171 | U-Turn

REGROUP top of Montebello

32.05 5.38 | 549 5353 190 | Left Stevens Canyon Rd

33.84 1.79 | 424 5551 199 | Straight S Foothill Blvd

38.74 4.90 | 227 5586 35 | Left S El Monte Ave

38.90 0.15 | 241 5600 14 | Right University Ave

39.51 0.62 | 209 5608 8 | Arrive Shoup Park

Kings Mt, Native Sons, Star Hill + Bear Gulch West Option

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 18:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us route: Kings Mt, Native Sons, Star Hill + Bear Gulch West Option

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 55 miles
Elevation: 5700 ft
Lunch: Skywood Market

Route:

Shoup Park

L University

R Burke

L Foothill

R+L Alpine to Sand Hill

R Whiskey Hill, to end

L Hwy 84 (Woodside Rd)

REGROUP Robert's Market

cont. Hwy 84

R Albion

L Manuella, to end

R Kings Mountain

REGROUP Skyline @ Tunitas

cont. Tunitas

L Star Hill

R Native Sons, to end: REGROUP

U-turn back to Star Hill

R Star Hill, to end: REGROUP

U-turn back to Swett

R Swett, to end

R Skyline towards Sky Londa

- BEAR GULCH WEST OPTION-

R Bear Gulch West, to gate

U-turn back to Skyline

R Skyline (to Sky Londa)

REGROUP/LUNCH Skywood Market

L Hwy 84 towards Woodside

R Portola

REGROUP Portola/Sand Hill junction

R Portola, to end

L Alpine

R Arastradero, to end

L Page Mill

R Arastradero

R Purissima, to end

L Robleda

R Chapin

L Burke

R University

R Shoup Park

Half Moon Bay via Martha's route

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 18:00:00 GMT

Half Moon Via Huddart Park, Tunitas Creek, Lobiitas Creek and Return
66 Miles 6100 ft
Leader : Doug Hahn
Lunch : San Benito Hotel
Rain Cancels

Link to Route on Ride With GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5187971

Depart          University Ave
Right           Main St
Left            Foothill Expy
Right           Santa Cruz Ave
Left            Sand Hill Rd
Sharp RT        Whiskey Hill Rd
Left            Woodside Rd
Right           Greer Rd
Left            Thru Gate into Huddart Park
REGROUP Right into 1st Parking Lot
Right to BATHROOMS and WATER
Right           thru Parking Lot
Left            Huddart Park Rd
Right           Kings Mountain Rd
REGROUP top of Kings Mountain Rd
Right           Tunitas Creek Rd
Right           Lobitas Creek Rd
Right           Verde Rd
Right           Purisima Creek Rd
REGROUP Purisima Open Space BATHROOMS
Left            Higgins Canyon Rd
Right           Main Street
Left            LUNCH at Garden Deli (356 Main)
Right           Main Street
Left            Highway 1
Slight Left at 2nd Verde DONâ€™T MISS
2nd Left        Lobitas Creek Cutoff
Left            Tunitas Creek Rd
REGROUP top of Tunitas/Kings Mountain
C               Kings Mountain Rd
Left            Manuella Rd
Right           Albion 
Left            Woodside Rd
Right   Whiskey Hill Rd
Left            Sand Hill Rd
Right           Junipero Serra Blvd
C               Foothill Blvd
Right           W Edith Ave
Left            University Ave
Right           SHOUP PARK

Pescadero Clockwise 2/18/15

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 18:00:00 GMT

Weather forecast looks good so lets go over the hill.

The Hills-R-Us route: Pescadero Clockwise
Route link: http://www.s-chapel.com/sites/default/files/HillsRUs_Routes/routes/PescaderoClockwise.txt

Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 66 miles
Elevation: 6400 ft
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch in Pescadero

Route:

Pescadero Clockwise

D Shoup Park
L University Ave
L Burke Rd
R Chapin Rd
S Robleda Rd
R Elena Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Taaffe Rd
R Altamont

Regroup at Black Rd
L Page Mill Rd

Regroup Top of Page Mill
S Alpine Rd
L Pescadero Creek Rd Regroup at Sam McDonald Pk

R Stage Rd

Lunch in Pescadero
R CA-84 E
R Old La Honda Rd
L CA-35 N

Regroup in Sky La Honda
L CA-84
R Portola Rd
L Sand Hill Rd
R Santa Cruz Ave
L Foothill Expy (G5)
R Main St
L University Ave
A Shoup Park

Oh no, Orbit!

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 18:00:00 GMT

I'm proposing a short but classic ride that is often avoided.

Norton-Quickert-Kittredge-On Orbit-Bohlman.

Forecast looks good.

Ridewithgps :: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6960811

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Distance :: 37 miles

Elevation :: 4000 ft

No lunch stop but bring a snack for the top of Bohlman. Rain cancels.

Route ::

Start	Start of route
Right	Turn right onto University Ave
Straight	Continue onto Anita Ave
Left	Turn left onto Border Rd
Right	Turn right onto Valley View Dr
Right	Turn right onto Summerhill Ave
Left	Turn left onto Hilltop Dr
Left	Turn left onto Hillview Rd
Right	Turn right onto Fairway Dr
Straight	Continue straight onto Loyola Dr
Right	Turn right onto Esberg Rd
Right	Turn right onto Mora Dr
Straight	Continue onto Mora Trail
Left	Turn left to stay on Mora Trail
Right	Turn right to stay on Mora Trail
Left	Turn left onto Rancho San Antonio Service Rd
Right	Turn right onto Cristo Rey Dr
Straight	At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit and stay on Cristo Rey Dr
Right	Turn right onto N Foothill Blvd
Straight	Continue onto Stevens Canyon Rd
Straight	Continue onto Mt Eden Rd
Right	Turn right onto Damon Ln
Left	Turn left onto Teerlink Way
Right	Turn right onto Pierce Rd
Left	Turn left onto Big Basin Way/Congress Springs Rd
Right	Turn right onto 6th St
Right	Turn right onto Bohlman Rd
Left	Turn left onto Norton Rd
Right	Turn right onto Kittridge Rd
Left	Turn left onto Quickert Rd
Left	Turn left to stay on Quickert Rd
Left	Turn left onto On Orbit Dr
Left	Slight left onto Bohlman Rd
Right	Slight right to stay on Bohlman Rd
Left	Turn left to stay on Bohlman Rd
Right	Turn right to stay on Bohlman Rd
Left	Turn left onto 6th St
Right	Turn right onto Big Basin Way
Left	Turn left onto 4th St
Right	Turn right onto Elva Ave
Left	Turn left onto Canyon View Dr
Right	Turn right onto Reid Ln
Left	Turn left onto Saratoga Hills Rd
Right	Turn right onto Pontiac Ave
Left	Turn left onto Trinity Ave
Right	Turn right onto Malcom Ave
Right	Turn right onto Seaton Ave
Left	Turn left onto Tamworth Ave
Left	Turn left onto Verde Vista Ln
Right	Turn right onto Sarahills Dr
Right	Turn right onto Saraview Dr
Left	Turn left onto Surrey Ln
Right	Slight right onto Pierce Rd
Left	Turn left onto Comer Dr
Right	Turn right onto Arroyo De Arguello
Straight	Continue onto Vía Roncole
Left	Turn left onto Prospect Rd
Straight	Continue onto S Stelling Rd
Left	Turn left onto Rainbow Dr
Right	Turn right onto Bubb Rd
Left	Turn left onto Hyannisport Dr
Right	Turn right onto Linda Vista Dr
Left	Turn left to stay on Linda Vista Dr
Left	Turn left onto McClellan Rd
Right	McClellan Rd turns slightly right and becomes Mira Vista Ave
Left	Turn left onto Palm Ave
Right	Turn right onto Mira Vista Rd
Left	Turn left onto Janice Ave
Left	Turn left onto Stevens Creek Blvd
Right	Turn right onto N Foothill Blvd
Left	Keep left to continue on Foothill Expy
Left	Turn left onto S El Monte Ave
Right	Turn right onto University Ave
Left	Turn left
End	End of route

Costal Classic for 2/4/15

Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:00:00 GMT

Looks like nice weather for Wed so lets go over the hills.
The Hills-R-Us ride for 2/4/15 will be: The Coastal Classic
Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/users/98609
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 56 miles
Elevation: 5500 ft
Lunch: The Bike Hut, bring or buy at La Honda Mkt

Route:
Shoup Park
L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

Regroup at Little Peoples Park

L Old La Honda Rd

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

S Old La Honda West

L CA Hwy 84 group

Regroup at La Honda Mkt

L Stage Rd

R Hwy 1

R Tunitas Creek

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

C Kings Mountain

L Woodside Rd (Hwy 84)

Regroup at Roberts Store

R Mountain Home Rd

L Manzanita Wy

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Junipero Serra Blvd

C Foothill Expy.

R Main St

L University Ave

R Shoup Park

Mike's Mad Monster Mash 44mi/4600' climbing

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 18:00:00 GMT

While Mike is home healing, let's honor him with his ride. This ride is a cobbling together of a series of steep leg and lung busters: Crestview the steep way, Melendy, Hastings Drive (from Ralston/Alameda to Club/Crestview), Springdale (Cordilleras to Lakeview), Sylvan to the Redwood City Cross, then a detour to climb Woodside Drive from Fernside on the way back to Alameda.

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2558305

Route
Start Shoup Park
L onto University Ave 0.11
R onto Main St 0.19
L onto Foothill Expy 0.23
R onto Santa Cruz Ave 5.68
L onto Sand Hill Rd 5.79
R onto Whiskey Hill Rd 8.71
L onto Woodside Rd 10.09
R onto CaÃ±ada Road 10.32
R onto Edgewood Rd 13.77
L onto Crestview Dr 15.05
R onto Brittan Ave 15.7
L onto Alameda 16.96
L onto Melendy Dr 17.16
R onto Crestview Dr 18.61
Continue onto Hallmark Dr 19.84
R onto Ralston Ave 21.28
R onto Alameda De Las Pulgas 22.69
R onto Carlmont Dr 22.84
L onto Hastings Dr 22.99
R onto Club Dr 24.03
L onto Crestview Dr 24.41
L onto Edgewood Rd 26.37
R onto Cordilleras Rd 26.75
R onto Springdale Way 27.02
L onto Lakeview Way 27.47
R onto Sylvan Way 27.53
Continue onto Glenloch Way 28.37
R onto Hillcrest Way 28.7
R onto Eastview Way 29.09
Continue onto W California Way 29.5
L onto California Way 29.64
L to stay on California Way 29.87
R to stay on California Way 30.16
L onto Jefferson Ave 30.61
R to stay on Jefferson Ave 31.23
R onto Emerald Hill Rd 31.45
L onto Farm Hill Blvd 31.9
R onto Mcgarvey Ave 32.45
R onto Fernside St 32.56
R onto Woodside Dr 33.38
L onto Woodside Rd 35.25
R onto Northgate Dr 35.32
Continue onto Eleanor Dr 35.63
L onto Stockbridge Ave 35.7
R onto Alameda 36.21
Continue Santa Cruz Ave 38.11
L onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd 38.51
R onto Main St 43.95
L onto University Ave 43.98
R End of route 44.15

Tre Cime di Woodside

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:00:00 GMT

It's been awhile since we've been up to Skyline and the forecast looks favorable.

Leader : Doug Hahn

Distance : 49 miles

Elevation : 5000 ft

Lunch : Skylonda

RWGPS : http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2044034

Route :

GO  TOTAL   TURN
0.0     0.0     Head NORTH on University Ave 
0.2     0.2     L at Burke Rd
0.1     0.2     R at Old Altos Rd
0.1     0.3     R at W Fremont Rd 
1.1     1.4     L at Concepcion Rd 
0.9     2.3     R at Purissima Rd 
1.4     3.6     L at Arastradero Rd
0.6     4.3     Slight RIGHT to stay on Arastradero Rd
0.0     4.3     L at Page Mill Rd
0.3     4.6     R at Arastradero Rd 
0.4     5.0     Regroup at Parking Lot
1.6     6.6     L at Alpine Rd 
2.1     8.6     R at Willowbrook Dr 
0.8     9.5     L at Portola Rd 
2.1     11.6    L at Old la Honda Rd 
1.7     13.3    L to stay on Old la Honda Rd 
1.3     14.6    Regroup at Top of OLH
0.0     14.6    R at CA-35/Skyline Blvd 
1.5     16.1    L at CA-84/La Honda Rd 
2.8     18.9    Sharp LEFT at Old la Honda Rd
0.6     19.5    L to stay on Old la Honda Rd 
1.9     21.3    L at CA-35/Skyline Blvd 
1.5     22.8    Regroup at Skylonda 
0.0     22.8    Descend 84 East
0.2     23.0    L to stay on CA-84/La Honda Rd 
4.3     27.4    CONTINUE on Tripp Rd 
0.9     28.3    Regroup at Tripp & Kings
0.0     28.3    L at Kings Mountain Rd
0.2     28.5    R to stay on Kings Mountain Rd 
3.9     32.4    Regroup at Top of Kings
0.0     32.4    Head down Kings (East)
3.9     36.3    L to stay on Kings Mountain Rd 
0.9     37.2    L at CA-84/Woodside Rd 
1.0     38.2    Regroup at Woodside Store
0.0     38.2    R at Whiskey Hill Rd 
1.3     39.5    Slight LEFT to stay on Whiskey Hill Rd
0.0     39.6    L at Sand Hill Rd 
2.9     42.5    R at Alpine Rd
0.1     42.6    L at Junipero Serra Blvd 
2.4     45.0    CONTINUE on Foothill Expy 
3.0     48.1    R at Burke Rd
0.0     48.1    L at University Ave 
0.1     48.2    University Ave / Shoup Park

LAH quarry, Moody, Foothills Park, Alpine/Joaquin, Westridge, St. Francis/La Cresta

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 18:00:00 GMT

Lets do Mike's Swan Song! Rain cancels. No lunch stop (there is a option for lunch but usually it is skipped) so bring snacks.

The Hills-R-Us route: LAH quarry, Moody, Foothills Park, Alpine/Joaquin, Westridge, St. Francis/La Cresta
Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5193536
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 40 miles
Elevation: 4500 ft
Lunch: Bring snacks, no planned lunch stop

Route:

L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Chapin Rd

S Robleda Rd

L Elena Rd

S El Monte Rd

R Voorhees Dr

R Clausen Ct

S Barley Hill Rd

L Hilltop Dr

R Hillview Rd

R Magdalena Ave

R Stonebrook Dr

S Laura Ct

R Kate Dr

L Teresa Way

R Stonebrook Dr

REGROUP @ Oak Knoll Circle

R Oak Knoll Cir

L Oak Knoll Cir

R Oak Knoll Cir

S Prospect Ave

L La Loma Dr

R Summit Wood Rd

L Tepa Way

L Moody Rd

REGROUP @ Page Mill

R Page Mill Rd

L Foothills Park

REGROUP @ lookout point in FP

S Page Mill Rd

R Altamont Rd

L Briones Way

L Vía Ventana

S Page Mill Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

L Joaquin Rd

REGROUP @ top of Joaquin,

R Old Spanish Trail

L Vista Verde Way

R Ramona Rd

R Los Trancos Rd

L Fire Rd

L Valley Oak St

L Indian Crossing

L Alpine Rd

R Willowbrook Dr

L Portola Rd

R Westridge Dr

L Alpine Rd

OPTION for lunch in Ladera shop center

R Junipero Serra Blvd

S Foothill Expy

R Hillview Ave

S W Fremont Rd

R St Francis Rd

L La Cresta Dr

REGROUP top of La Cresta @ Viscaino

L Viscaino Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L W Edith Ave

R University Ave

A Shoup Park

OLH-W Alpine-Hwy 9-Pierce-Mt Eden

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 18:00:00 GMT

A cold, sunny day ride.

Route on Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1633179
Distance: 53 miles
Elevation: 6200 ft.
Lunch: Fire Station before Hwy 9

Shoup Park
L University
L Burke
R Old Altos to T
R Fremont
L Concepcion to T
R Purissima to T
L Arastradero
L Page Mill
R Arastradero to T
L Alpine
R Portola
REGROUP Triangle Green Park
L Old La Honda
REGROUP Skyline
cont. West Old La Honda to T
L Hwy 84
REGROUP La Honda Country Market
cont. Hwy 84
L Pescadero
L Alpine (Regroup at top)
R Skyline
Regroup at CDF fire station
L Hwy 9
L Pierce
L Mt Eden
S Stevens Canyon
S Foothill Expy
Left S El Monte Ave
R University Ave
R Shoup Park

Dirty HRU - Mountain Bike Alternative Ride for 1/7/15

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 18:00:00 GMT

Anyone who would like a road ride should join the Social HRU as there may no be a HRU leader this week.

Time for another Dirty HRU Mountain Bike Alternative Ride for those who like to mountain bike.

Start time 10 am at Steven Creek - Mt Eden parking lot.
Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5442191 This is the core route and we will decide on the exact route depending on weather, trail condition and desires of the riders. There are lots of short cuts for anyone who wants a shorter ride.

Bring water and snacks.

Paul

Kennedy/Shannon for NYE

Wed, 31 Dec 2014 18:00:00 GMT

It looks to be cold and windy so I'm planning on staying down from Skyline.

RAIN CANCELS

Route Link :: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1851295

Leader :: Doug Hahn

Distance :: 45 miles

Elevation :: 3000 ft

Lunch :: Los Gatos Town Plaza Park

Route sheet :: http://www.westernwheelers.org/main/routes/spro/routesheets/ShoupPark_Peach_KennedyShannon.pdf

Both Sides of OLH 12/24/14

Wed, 24 Dec 2014 18:00:00 GMT

Weather looks good so lets do the Both Sides of OLH+ ride.
Rain Cancels

The Hills-R-Us route:  Both Sides of OLH+
Route link:   http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1879963
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance:  42 miles
Elevation: 4200 ft
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch at Skywood Market, Sky Londa.

Route:

Short ride for a possibly rainy day

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:00:00 GMT

We can do the "modified ring of fire"

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6634474

Stay local since the forecast is for showers - RAIN CANCELS.

Distance :: 29 miles

Elevation :: 3200 ft

No lunch

Ride leader :: Doug Hahn

HillsRUs for Wed Dec 10 - Louis's Lunacy RAIN CANCELS

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 21:41:56 GMT

Louis's Lunacy RAIN CANCELS

Social Climbers meet 9:45, leave 10:00. D/E riders meet 10:00, leave 10:15

Louis`s Lunacy Modified
Link to route at Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4107701

Distance: 28 miles
Elevation: about 3500 ft.

Louis's Lunacy RAIN CANCELS

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 18:00:00 GMT

Social Climbers meet 9:45, leave 10:00. D/E riders meet 10:00, leave 10:15

Louis`s Lunacy Modified
Link to route at Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4107701

Distance: 28 miles
Elevation: about 3500 ft.

Route for 11/26/14 - Coastal Classic

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 18:00:00 GMT

Looks like nice weather for Wed so lets go over the hills. Rain will cancel if it somehow shows up.

The Hills-R-Us ride for 11/26/14 will be: The Coastal Classic
Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/users/98609
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 56 miles
Elevation: 5500 ft
Lunch: The Bike Hut, bring or buy at La Honda Mkt

Route:
Shoup Park
L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

Regroup at Triangle Park

L Old La Honda Rd

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

S Old La Honda West

L CA Hwy 84 group

Regroup at La Honda Mkt

L Stage Rd

R Hwy 1

R Tunitas Creek

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

C Kings Mountain

L Woodside Rd (Hwy 84)

Regroup at Roberts Store

R Mountain Home Rd

L Manzanita Wy

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Junipero Serra Blvd

C Foothill Expy.

R Main St

L University Ave

R Shoup Park

Possible showers - Michael K's Swan Song

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 18:00:00 GMT

The forecast shows possible spotty showers so I'm planning a route close to Los Altos.
?rain cancels?

Moody, Foothills Park, Alpine/Joaquin, Westridge, St. Francis/La Cresta 
40 miles 4,500 ft 
Lunch: Late or no Lunch, bring food!
Route on Ride With GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5193536

Leader : Doug Hahn

Route:
L   University Ave
L   Burke Rd 
R   Chapin Rd 
S   Robleda Rd 
L   Elena Rd 
S   El Monte Rd 
R   Voorhees Dr 
R   Clausen Ct 
S   Barley Hill Rd 
L   Hilltop Dr 
R   Hillview Rd 
R   Magdalena Ave 
R   Stonebrook Dr 
S   Laura Ct 
R   Kate Dr 
L   Teresa Way 
R   Stonebrook Dr 
REGROUP @ Oak Knoll Circle
R   Oak Knoll Cir 
R   Oak Knoll Cir 
L   Oak Knoll Cir 
R   Oak Knoll Cir 
S   Prospect Ave 
L   La Loma Dr 
R   Summit Wood Rd 
L   Tepa Way 
L   Moody Rd 
REGROUP @ Page Mill 
R   Page Mill Rd 
L   Foothills Park 
REGROUP @ lookout point in FP  
S   Page Mill Rd 
R    Altamont Rd 
L   Briones Way 
L   VÃa Ventana 
S   Page Mill Rd 
L   Arastradero Rd 
L   Alpine Rd 
L   Joaquin Rd 
REGROUP @ top of Joaquin,
R   Old Spanish Trail 
L   Vista Verde Way 
R   Ramona Rd 
R   Los Trancos Rd 
L   Fire Rd 
L   Valley Oak St 
L   Indian Crossing 
L   Alpine Rd 
L   Willowbrook Dr 
L   Portola Rd 
R   Westridge Dr 
L   Alpine Rd 
OPTION for lunch in Ladera shopping center
R   Junipero Serra Blvd 
S   Foothill Expy 
R   Hillview Ave 
S   W Fremont Rd 
R   St Francis Rd 
L   La Cresta Dr 
REGROUP top of La Cresta @ Viscaino 
L   Viscaino Rd 
L   Viscaino Rd 
L   Concepcion Rd 
R   W Fremont Rd 
L   W Edith Ave 
R   University Ave 
A   Shoup Park

Dirty HRU - Mountain Bike Alternative Ride for 11/12/14

Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:30:00 GMT

Time for another Dirty HRU Mountain Bike Alternative Ride for those who like to mountain bike.

Start time 9:30 am at Steven Creek - Mt Eden parking lot.
Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5442191 This is the core route and we will decide on the exact route depending on weather, trail condition and desires of the riders. There are lots of short cuts for anyone who wants a shorter ride.

Rain cancels

Bring water and snacks.

HillsRUs For Wed Nov 12: Pete's Tre Cime di Woodside

Mon, 10 Nov 2014 21:11:48 GMT

Pete Petroski's Tre Cime di Woodside

48 Miles 5100 Ft
OLH, West OLH and Kings Mountain Rd
Bring lunch to eat at regroup. Rain cancels
Ride Leader: Steve Chapel
Route at Ride With GPS

 GO      TOTAL   TURN
0.0     0.0     Head NORTH on University Ave 
0.2     0.2     L at Burke Rd
0.1     0.2     R at Old Altos Rd
0.1     0.3     R at W Fremont Rd 
1.1     1.4     L at Concepcion Rd 
0.9     2.3     R at Purissima Rd 
1.4     3.6     L at Arastradero Rd
0.6     4.3     Slight RIGHT to stay on Arastradero Rd
0.0     4.3     L at Page Mill Rd
0.3     4.6     R at Arastradero Rd 
0.4     5.0     Regroup at Parking Lot
1.6     6.6     L at Alpine Rd 
2.1     8.6     R at Willowbrook Dr 
0.8     9.5     L at Portola Rd 
2.1     11.6    L at Old la Honda Rd 
1.7     13.3    L to stay on Old la Honda Rd 
1.3     14.6    Regroup at Top of OLH
0.0     14.6    R at CA-35/Skyline Blvd 
1.5     16.1    L at CA-84/La Honda Rd 
2.8     18.9    Sharp LEFT at Old la Honda Rd
0.6     19.5    L to stay on Old la Honda Rd 
1.9     21.3    L at CA-35/Skyline Blvd 
1.5     22.8    Regroup at Skylonda 
0.0     22.8    Descend 84 East
0.2     23.0    L to stay on CA-84/La Honda Rd 
4.3     27.4    CONTINUE on Tripp Rd 
0.9     28.3    Regroup at Tripp & Kings
0.0     28.3    L at Kings Mountain Rd
0.2     28.5    R to stay on Kings Mountain Rd 
3.9     32.4    Regroup at Top of Kings
0.0     32.4    Head down Kings (East)
3.9     36.3    L to stay on Kings Mountain Rd 
0.9     37.2    L at CA-84/Woodside Rd 
1.0     38.2    Regroup at Woodside Store
0.0     38.2    R at Whiskey Hill Rd 
1.3     39.5    Slight LEFT to stay on Whiskey Hill Rd
0.0     39.6    L at Sand Hill Rd 
2.9     42.5    R at Alpine Rd
0.1     42.6    L at Junipero Serra Blvd 
2.4     45.0    CONTINUE on Foothill Expy 
3.0     48.1    R at Burke Rd
0.0     48.1    L at University Ave 
0.1     48.2    University Ave / Shoup Park

OLH and West Alpine

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 18:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 11/5/14 will be: OLH and West Alpine
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 39 miles
Elevation: 4300 ft
Lunch: La Honda

Remember the new 10 am start time. Rain Cancels

OLH West Alpine

L University Ave

L Burke Rd
R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

REGROUP Triangle Green Park

L Old La Honda Rd

REGOUP OLH @ Skyline Blvd

C West Old La Honda

SAFETY REGROUP WOLH @ Hwy 84

L CA-84 W

REGROUP New La Honda Market
C CA-84 W

L Pescadero Rd

S Alpine Rd

S Page Mill Rd

REGROUP Page Mill @ Skyline

R Altamont Rd

L Taaffe Rd

R Elena Rd

L Robleda Rd

R Chapin Rd

L Burke Rd

R University Ave

Easier HillsRUs Ride

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 17:18:24 GMT

I'm not saying that the HillsRUs rides are tough. But, here's a ride that might be a bit easier...

Big Basin + China Grade

Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:00:00 GMT

Big Basin + China Grade
Link to route at Ride with GPS: 
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1504447
Distance: 68 miles
Elevation: 8900 ft per Ride with GPS
Lunch: Big Basin Park HQ, very small store so bring food

Route:
Big Basin + China Grade
Depart University Ave
L El Monte Ave
R Foothill Expy
S Stevens Canyon
R Stevens Canyon 
REGROUP restrooms on Mt. Eden fork
L Stevens Canyon
R Mt. Eden
R Pierce
R Hwy 9 (Big Basin Hwy)
REGROUP Saratoga Gap @ Skyline
- Water at CDF fire station if needed
S Hwy 9
REGROUP Hwy 9 @ Hwy 236
S Hwy 236
REGROUP Big Basin Park HQ (Lunch)
S Hwy 236
L China Grade
R Hwy 236
REGROUP Hwy 236 @ Hwy 9 STOP sign
S Hwy 9
L Skyline
REGROUP CDF fire station
R Page Mill Rd
R Altamont Rd
L Taaffe Rd
R Elena Rd
L Robleda Rd
S Chapin Rd
L Burke Rd
R University Ave
A Shoup Park

Dirty HRU - Mountain Bike Alternative Ride for 10/22/14

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:30:00 GMT

Time for another Dirty HRU Mountain Bike Alternative Ride for those who like to mountain bike.

Start time 9:30 am at Steven Creek - Mt Eden parking lot.
Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5442191 This is the core route and we will decide on the exact route depending on weather, trail condition and desires of the riders. This weeks plan is up Grizzly Flats then north in search of Ancient Oaks Trail. There are lots of short cuts for anyone who wants a shorter ride.

Bring water and snacks.

Moody, Foothills Park, Alpine/Joaquin, Westridge, St. Francis/La Cresta

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:00:00 GMT

Stay local . . . 40 miles 4,500 ft

L University Ave
L Burke Rd
R Chapin Rd
S Robleda Rd
L Elena Rd
S El Monte Rd
R Voorhees Dr
R Clausen Ct
S Barley Hill Rd
L Hilltop Dr
R Hillview Rd
R Magdalena Ave
R Stonebrook Dr
S Laura Ct
R Kate Dr
L Teresa Way
R Stonebrook Dr
REGROUP @ Oak Knoll Circle
R Oak Knoll Cir
R Oak Knoll Cir
L Oak Knoll Cir
R Oak Knoll Cir
S Prospect Ave
L La Loma Dr
R Summit Wood Rd
L Tepa Way
L Moody Rd
REGROUP @ Page Mill
R Page Mill Rd
L Foothills Park
REGROUP @ lookout point in FP
S Page Mill Rd
R Altamont Rd
L Briones Way
L VÃa Ventana
S Page Mill Rd
L Arastradero Rd
L Alpine Rd
L Joaquin Rd
REGROUP @ top of Joaquin,
R Old Spanish Trail
L Vista Verde Way
R Ramona Rd
R Los Trancos Rd
L Fire Rd
L Valley Oak St
L Indian Crossing
L Alpine Rd
L Willowbrook Dr
L Portola Rd
R Westridge Dr
L Alpine Rd
OPTION for lunch in Ladera shopping center
R Junipero Serra Blvd
S Foothill Expy
R Hillview Ave
S W Fremont Rd
R St Francis Rd
L La Cresta Dr
REGROUP top of La Cresta @ Viscaino
L Viscaino Rd
L Viscaino Rd
L Concepcion Rd
R W Fremont Rd
L W Edith Ave
R University Ave
A Shoup Park

Route on Ride With GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5193536

Kennedy Shannon + HRU 10/15/14

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 10/15/14 will be: Kennedy/Shannon +
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 45 miles
Elevation: 3900 ft
Lunch: Los Gatos Town Plaza Park

Rain Cancels

Route: Kennedy-Shannon +
R University Ave
R S El Monte Ave
R Foothill Expy
Cont N Foothill Blvd
Cont Stevens Canyon Rd
Cont Mt Eden Rd
R Damon Ln
L Teerlink Way
R Pierce Rd
REGROUP Mountain Winery
L State Route 9 N
R 6th St
L St Charles St
Sharp right Oak St
L Lomita Ave
L Vickery Ave
R Saratoga LosGatos Rd
R Montalvo Rd
L Piedmont Rd
REGROUP Villa Montalvo
R Peach Hill Rd
L Glen Una Dr
R stay on Glen Una Dr
R Saratoga LosGatos Rd
R Austin Way

R Lancaster Rd
L Matilija Dr
L Ojai Dr
L Greenwood Ln
R Greenwood Rd
Bike Path to Deodar
L Withey Rd
R Beck Ave
R Hernandez Ave
Slt R Glen Ridge Ave
L Pennsylvania Ave
R Bayview Ave
L W Main St
REGROUP Town Plaza Park
Cont Los Gatos Blvd
R Kennedy Rd
L to stay on Kennedy Rd
REGROUP Kennedy @ Top
L Shannon Rd
L Englewood Ave
R Kennedy Rd
Cont Caldwell Ave
L Bella Vista Ave
Cont New York Ave
L Pleasant St
R E Main St
LUNCH Town Plaza Park
R University Ave

L Saratoga LosGatos Rd
L Wardell Rd
R Arroyo De Arguello
Cont Vía Roncole
L Prospect Rd
Cont S Stelling Rd
L Rainbow Dr
R Bubb Rd
L Hyannisport Dr
R Linda Vista Dr
L McClellan Rd
L Palm Ave
R Mira Vista Rd
L Janice Ave
L Stevens Creek Blvd
R N Foothill Blvd
L Main St
L University Ave
R Shoup Park

King's and West Alpine

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 16:00:00 GMT

King's and then West Alpine from La Honda
Link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6202668
Leader: Doug Hahn
Distance: 49 miles
Elevation: 5300 ft
Bring or buy lunch at La Honda market.

Route ::

Start	Start of route
Left	Turn left onto University Ave
Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd
Right	Turn right onto Old Altos Rd
Right	Turn right onto Fremont Rd
Left	Turn left onto Concepcion Rd
Right	Turn right onto Purissima Rd
Left	Turn left to stay on Purissima Rd
Left	Turn left onto Arastradero Rd
Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd
Right	Turn right onto Arastradero Rd
Left	Turn left onto Alpine Road Trail
Right	Turn right onto Portola Rd
Left	Turn left to stay on Portola Rd
Left	Slight left to stay on Portola Rd
Straight	Continue onto CA-84 E/Woodside Rd
Left	Slight left onto Tripp Rd
Left	Turn left onto Kings Mountain Rd
Left	Turn left onto CA-35
Right	Turn right toward CA-84 W
Right	Turn right onto CA-84 W
Left	Turn left onto Pescadero Rd
Straight	Continue straight onto Alpine Rd
Left	Turn left to stay on Alpine Rd
Left	Turn left to stay on Alpine Rd
Straight	Continue onto Page Mill Rd
Right	Turn right onto Altamont Rd
Left	Turn left onto Taaffe Rd
Left	Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd
Right	Turn right onto Elena Rd
Left	Turn left onto Robleda Rd
Right	Slight right onto Chapin Rd
Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd
Right	Turn right onto University Ave

OLH and West Alpine

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 16:00:00 GMT

Meet 8:45 for 9:00 Start.

Cue sheet generated using googlemap_cuesheet from route: http://tinyurl.com/3tn4ue8

Distance | Climbing | Directions
Total Last | Elev Total Last |
----------------------------------------------------------------------
0.00 0.00 | 209 0 0 | Left University Ave
0.13 0.13 | 204 0 0 | Left Burke Rd
0.20 0.07 | 191 0 0 | Right Old Altos Rd
0.31 0.11 | 201 15 15 | Right W Fremont Rd
1.38 1.07 | 216 85 70 | Left Concepcion Rd
2.24 0.86 | 371 244 158 | Right Purissima Rd
2.46 0.22 | 360 250 6 | Left Purissima Rd
3.61 1.15 | 224 258 8 | Left Arastradero Rd
4.29 0.68 | 231 339 81 | Left Page Mill Rd
4.54 0.25 | 249 363 24 | Right Arastradero Rd
6.53 1.99 | 389 596 234 | Left Alpine Rd
7.68 1.15 | 561 768 172 | Right Portola Rd
REGROUP Little People's Park, Portola Town Square (bathrooms)
10.55 2.88 | 386 812 44 | Left Old La Honda Rd
REGOUP OLH @ Skyline Blvd
13.95 3.40 | 1711 2151 1339 | Continue West Old La Honda
SAFETY REGROUP WOLH @ Hwy 84
16.51 2.56 | 1099 2185 34 | Left CA-84 W
REGROUP New La Honda Market
19.87 3.35 | 405 2201 16 | Continue CA-84 W
20.47 0.60 | 346 2201 0 | Left Pescadero Rd
21.59 1.12 | 452 2326 125 | Straight Alpine Rd
29.05 7.46 | 2255 4508 2182 | Straight Page Mill Rd
REGROUP Page Mill @ Skyline
35.46 6.41 | 739 4849 341 | Right Altamont Rd
36.53 1.07 | 726 4984 135 | Left Taaffe Rd
37.41 0.88 | 469 5007 23 | Right Elena Rd
37.59 0.18 | 414 5007 0 | Left Robleda Rd
38.40 0.82 | 259 5020 14 | Slight Rt Chapin Rd
38.66 0.25 | 251 5045 24 | Left Burke Rd
39.10 0.44 | 204 5057 12 | Right University Ave
39.23 0.13 | 209 5063 5 | Arrive Shoup Park

Rewood Gulch, Skyline South, Black, Skyline North 9/24/14

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 9/24/14 will be: Redwood Gulch, Skyline South, Black, Skyline North
Link: http://www.westernwheelersbicycleclub.memberlodge.com/hillsrus?mode=PostView&bmi=729196
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 58 miles
Elevation: 6200 ft
Lunch: Late Lunch at Fire Station on Skyline, bring food. Lakeside Elementary is on so maybe not a good lunch stop food

Route:

R University Ave

L S El Monte Ave

R Foothill Expy

S Stevens Canyon Rd

R Stevens Canyon Rd

REGROUP restrooms/water on L

L Redwood Gulch Rd

R Hwy 9

L Skyline

CDF fire station if needed

(last chance for water until Black Rd)

REGROUP STOP sign @ Bear Creek Rd

L Bear Creek Rd

L Montevina Rd

L Black Rd

REGROUP @ Lakeside Elementary on R (School is on

so maybe not a good lunch stop)

R Skyline

REGROUP CDF fire station on L

R Page Mill Rd

REGROUP top of Page Mill

R Altamont Rd

REGROUP crest of rise on Altamont

L Taaffe Rd

R Elena Rd

L Robleda Rd

R Chapin Rd

L Burke Rd

R University Ave

R Shoup Park

HillsRUs Route for Wed Sept 17

Mon, 15 Sep 2014 20:51:29 GMT

Montebello, Mt. Eden/Pierce/Toll Gate, Comer/Parker Ranch

Montebello, Mt. Eden (+ Sarahills and Toll Gate), Parker Ranch (from Comer), and finish with Mora and the Quarry in Los Altos Hills. ACTC goats: MNB Montebello, MEN Mt. Eden/Pierce, MOR Mora. 43 miles, 4600 ft. No lunch stop planned, bring lunch to eat at regroup. Rain cancels.

Route on RideWith GPS

Shoup Park
R University
L El Monte
R Foothill
X Stevens Creek Blvd
cont. Foothill/Stevens Canyon
R Montebello
regroup gate at top
U-turn back down Montebello
R Stevens Canyon
R Stevens Canyon @ Mt. Eden
regroup restrooms on L 100 yd. past Mt. Eden fork
R Stevens Canyon
R Mt. Eden, to T
L Pierce
R Sarahills, before bridge, to T
L Verde Vista
R Tamworth, to T
R Seaton, to T
L Malcolm, to T
L Trinity
R Pontiac, to T
L Saratoga Hills
R Reid, to T
L+R onto Elva, to T
L 4th St
R Springer, to T (restrooms nearby?)
R Hwy 9 (Big Basin Hwy)
R Toll Gate
L Saratoga Heights (@ Toll Gate fork), to T
R Saratoga Heights, to T
R Pierce
L Comer
cont. Star Ridge Ct
cont. Parker Ranch Ct.
cont. "Private Rd"
cont. Calabazas Creek, to traffic triangle
R Parker Ranch Rd, to T
L+R Prospect to 7 Springs Pkwy
L+R @ fountains onto 7 Springs Dr
R 7 Springs Ln, to T
L Rainbow
R Bubb
L Columbus (@ STOP sign)
R Santa Teresa, to T
L Hyannisport
R Linda Vista, to T
L McClellan
R Mira Vista, @ top of hairpin, to T
L Janice, to T
L Stevens Creek Blvd
R Foothill
L Cristo Rey @ traffic light
L into Rancho San Antonio
regroup @ restrooms in parking lot
back to Cristo Rey
L Cristo Rey
L Oak Valley, to T
R Sycamore Dr, to T @ gate
L St. Joseph
bear L onto Eva (@ St. Joseph fork), to T
L Granger, to T
L Loyola
L Terrace
cont. Mora, to end
regroup top of Mora
back down Mora
L Sunhills
L Kenbar
R Rolly, to T
L W Loyola
cont. Camino Hermoso
L Magdalena
L Stonebrook, thru 2 gates
cont. Laura
R Kate
L Teresa
cont. Stonebrook
regroup Prospect/Oak Knoll
R Oak Knoll Cir, to T
R Oak Knoll Cir (anticlockwise around loop), to T
L Oak Knoll Cir
R Oak Knoll Cir (to exit back to Stonebrook)
X Stonebrook
cont. Prospect, to T
L La Loma, to T
R Summit Wood
L Tepa (i.e., cont. downhill), to T
R Moody
R Moody @ Altamont junction
L Elena @ STOP
R Robleda @ STOP
R Chapin @ Robleda fork, to T
L Burke
R University
R Shoup Park

Coastal Classic

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 9/10/14 will be: The Coastal Classic
Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/users/98609
Leader: Doug Hahn
Distance: 56 miles
Elevation: 5500 ft
Lunch: The Bike Hut, bring or buy at La Honda Mkt

Route:
Shoup Park
L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

Regroup at Triangle Park

L Old La Honda Rd

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

S Old La Honda West

L CA Hwy 84 group

Regroup at La Honda Mkt

L Stage Rd

R Hwy 1

R Tunitas Creek

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

C Kings Mountain

L Woodside Rd (Hwy 84)

Regroup at Roberts Store

R Mountain Home Rd

L Manzanita Wy

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Junipero Serra Blvd

C Foothill Expy.

R Main St

L University Ave

R Shoup Park

Big Basin + China Grade 9/3/14

Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:00:00 GMT

I have the following route for Wed 9/3/14.

The Hills-R-Us route:  Big Basin + China Grade
Route link:  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3407328
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance:  68 miles
Elevation: 7500 ft
Lunch: Big Basin

Route:

Depart University Ave

L El Monte Ave

R Foothill Expy

S Stevens Canyon

R Stevens Canyon

REGROUP restrooms on Mt. Eden fork

L Stevens Canyon

R Mt. Eden

R Damon

L Teerlink

R Pierce

R Hwy-9 (Big Basin Hwy)

REGROUP Saratoga Gap @ Skyline

- Water at CDF fire station if needed

S Hwy 9

REGROUP Hwy 9 @ Hwy 236

S Hwy 236

R N Escape Rd

REGROUP Big Basin Park HQ (Lunch)

S Hwy 236

L China Grade

R Hwy 236

REGROUP HWY 236/HWY 9 STOP sign

S Hwy 9 Regroup at Top

R Redwood Gulch

R Stevens Canyon Rd

L Stevens Canyon Rd

C S Foothill

L S El Monte Ave

R University Ave

A Shoup Park

HillsRUs Route for Wed Aug. 27

Tue, 26 Aug 2014 03:39:41 GMT

Lets go south this week. Hicks via Mt Eden, Pierce, Peach Hill, Kennedy and Shannon. Bring or buy lunch in Los Gatos. 60 miles, 5100 ft. Rain cancels.

If you need a route sheet please print one. My printer is not working.

GPS Route on Ride With GPS

Steve C

R University    0.1
L S El Monte    0.7
R Foothill 0.9
Cont. Mt Eden Rd 9
R Pierce Rd     11.3
L Big Basin Way 12.3
R 6th St    13.7
L Oak St    13.8
R Lomita Ave    13.9
L Vickery Ave   14.1
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd     14.5
R Montalvo Rd   14.6
L Piedmont Rd   13.2
R Peach Hill    13.7
L Glen Una Dr   14.6
R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd     15.4
R Ridgecrest    16.8
L Beck Ave 17.4
R Hernandez     17.5
R Glen Ridge    18.1
L Pennsylvania 18.2
R Bayview Ave   18.3
L Main St   18.3
Cont onto Los Gatos Blvd    19
R Kennedy Rd    19.6
R Shannon Rd    22.9
R Hicks Rd 23.6
U-Turn      31
L Shannon Rd    36.3
L Englewood     39.5
R Kennedy Rd    39.9
Cont Caldwell   40.1
L Bella Vista   40.3
Cont New York   40.7
L Pleasant St   36.7
R E Main St     36.8
R N Santa Cruz 37.4
L Saratoga Los Gatos Rd     37.9
Cont S Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd    41.4
L Prospect Rd   43.8
Cont S Stelling 44.3
L Rainbow Dr    44.8
R Bubb Rd   45.3
L Hyannisport   46
R Linda Vista   46.5
L McClellan Rd 46.7
L Palm Ave 47.2
R Foothill 47.4
Cont Foothill   48.4
L S El Monte    52.1
R University    52.3
Left At Shoup   53.6

A visit to the park

Wed, 20 Aug 2014 16:00:00 GMT

Page Mill, Alpine, Portola State Park, 84, Skyline, King's.

Ridewithgps :: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5695617

Ride leader :: Doug Hahn

Distance :: 56 mi

Elevation :: 6300 ft

Lunch is at Skylonda

Route ::

Start	Start of route
Right	Turn right onto University Ave
Right	Turn right onto S El Monte Ave
Left	Turn left onto Moody Rd
Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd
Regroup	Page Mill & Skyline
Straight	Continue onto Alpine Rd
Straight	Continue onto Portola State Park Rd
Regroup	Park Headquarters
Left	Turn left onto Alpine Rd
Right	Turn right to stay on Alpine Rd
Right	Turn right to stay on Alpine Rd
Straight	Continue onto Pescadero Rd
Straight	Continue onto CA-84 E/La Honda Rd
Right	Slight right onto Old La Honda Rd
Left	Turn left onto CA-35/Skyline Blvd
Lunch	Skylonda
Right	Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd
Left	Turn left onto Woodside Rd
Regroup	Roberts Market
Right	Turn right onto Whiskey Hill Rd
Left	Turn left onto Sand Hill Rd
Left	Slight left to stay on Sand Hill Rd
Right	Turn right onto Santa Cruz Ave
Left	Turn left onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd
Right	Keep right to stay on G5/Junipero Serra Blvd
Right	Slight right to stay on Junipero Serra Blvd
Right	Slight right to stay on Junipero Serra Blvd
Straight	Continue onto Foothill Expy
Right	Turn right onto Main St
Left	Turn left onto University Ave
Right	Turn right
End	End of route

Dirty HRU - Mountain Bike Alternative Ride for 8/20/14

Wed, 20 Aug 2014 16:00:00 GMT

Time for another Dirty HRU Mountain Bike Alternative Ride for those who like to mountain bike.

Start time 9 am at Steven Creek - Mt Eden parking lot.
Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5442191 This is the core route and we will decide on the exact route depending on weather, trail condition and desires of the riders. There are lots of short cuts for anyone who wants a shorter ride.

Bring water and snacks.

Paul

Moody, Golden Oak, Summit Springs, Patrol, Kings

Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:00:00 GMT

Some steep, shorter hills to link Moody and Kings. 45 miles, 5200 ft Moody, Patrol, Kings Mountain. Bring or buy lunch at Skywood Market, Sky Londa. Rain cancels, fog or heavy winds on Skyline changes route.

Cue sheet generated using googlemap_cuesheet from route: http://tinyurl.com/3fqee5e

Distance | Climbing | Directions
Total Last | Elev Total Last |
----------------------------------------------------------------------
0.00 0.00 | 209 0 0 | Left University Ave
0.14 0.14 | 204 0 0 | Left Burke Rd
0.58 0.44 | 251 60 59 | Right Chapin Rd
0.83 0.25 | 259 92 32 | Straight Robleda Rd
1.65 0.81 | 414 260 168 | Left Elena Rd
2.40 0.76 | 329 321 61 | Right Moody Rd
5.22 2.82 | 959 997 676 | Right Page Mill Rd
7.73 2.51 | 249 1061 65 | Left Arastradero Rd
9.72 1.99 | 389 1295 234 | Left Alpine Rd
9.79 0.07 | 399 1305 10 | Right Golden Oak Dr
10.55 0.76 | 770 1689 384 | Right Peak Ln
REGROUP top of Peak
10.64 0.09 | 794 1715 26 | Right Cervantes Rd
10.68 0.04 | 779 1715 0 | Left Fawn Ln
11.04 0.36 | 662 1720 5 | Left Golden Hills Dr
11.69 0.66 | 464 1720 0 | Left Westridge Dr
12.79 1.09 | 502 1856 136 | Right Portola Rd
15.03 2.24 | 359 1876 19 | Left Portola @ Sand Hill
15.85 0.82 | 448 1988 113 | Straight Woodside Rd
16.97 1.12 | 462 2043 55 | Slight L Tripp Rd
17.10 0.13 | 451 2043 0 | Left Noel Rd
17.18 0.09 | 519 2111 67 | Right Partition Rd
17.49 0.31 | 503 2135 25 | Left Summit Springs Rd
REGROUP top of Summit Springs
18.08 0.59 | 930 2562 427 | U-Turn Summit Springs Rd
18.39 0.31 | 697 2562 0 | Left Patrol Rd
REGROUP top of Patrol
19.44 1.05 | 935 2946 384 | U-Turn Patrol Rd
20.13 0.69 | 561 2947 1 | Left Entrance Way
20.22 0.09 | 492 2947 0 | Sharp L Kings Mountain Rd
REGROUP Skyline @ Tunitas
24.30 4.08 | 2068 4542 1595 | Slight L Skyline Blvd
REGROUP Skywood Mkt, Sky Londa (lunch)
29.82 5.52 | 1465 4864 322 | Slight L CA-84
33.25 3.44 | 448 4874 10 | Sharp R Portola Rd
REGROUP Portola @ Sand Hill
34.07 0.82 | 359 4897 23 | Right Portola Rd
37.45 3.38 | 561 5153 256 | Left Alpine Rd
38.60 1.14 | 389 5153 0 | Right Arastradero Rd
40.59 1.99 | 249 5246 93 | Left Page Mill Rd
40.82 0.23 | 237 5252 6 | Right Arastradero Rd
41.76 0.94 | 196 5320 68 | Right La Cresta Dr
REGROUP La Cresta @ Viscaino
42.76 1.00 | 476 5615 295 | Slight L Viscaino Rd
43.10 0.34 | 298 5623 8 | Left Viscaino Rd
43.17 0.07 | 255 5623 0 | Left Concepcion Rd
43.46 0.28 | 216 5624 1 | Right W Fremont Rd
44.23 0.77 | 178 5655 31 | Left W Edith Ave
44.40 0.17 | 188 5668 13 | Right University Ave
44.87 0.46 | 209 5689 21 | Arrive Shoup Park

Coastal Classic for 8/6/14

Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 8/6/14 will be: The Coastal Classic
Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/users/98609
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 56 miles
Elevation: 5500 ft
Lunch: The Bike Hut, bring or buy at La Honda Mkt

Route:
Shoup Park
L University Ave

L Burke Rd

R Old Altos Rd

R W Fremont Rd

L Concepcion Rd

R Purissima Rd

L Arastradero Rd

L Page Mill Rd

R Arastradero Rd

L Alpine Rd

R Portola Rd

Regroup at Triangle Park

L Old La Honda Rd

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

S Old La Honda West

L CA Hwy 84 group

Regroup at La Honda Mkt

L Stage Rd

R Hwy 1

R Tunitas Creek

Lunch at the Bike Hut

Regroup at top (Skyline Blvd)

C Kings Mountain

L Woodside Rd (Hwy 84)

Regroup at Roberts Store

R Mountain Home Rd

L Manzanita Wy

L Sand Hill Rd

R Santa Cruz Ave

L Junipero Serra Blvd

C Foothill Expy.

R Main St

L University Ave

R Shoup Park

HillsRUs for Wed. July 30

Tue, 29 Jul 2014 04:35:07 GMT

By default I am selecting the route this week (you can blame Dave Fitch since he suggested the route). Lets do the Redwood Ramble this week with Bear Gulch optional.

55 miles, 5600 ft. Kings Mountain, NAS Native Sons, SHS Star Hill/Swett, BGW Bear Gulch West. Bring or buy lunch (late in the ride) at Skywood Market, Sky Londa.

Shoup Park

L University

R Burke

L Foothill

X Page Mill/Oregon

cont. Junipero Serra, to end

R+L Alpine to Sand Hill

X over I-280

R Whiskey Hill, to end

L Hwy 84 (Woodside Rd)

REGROUP Robert's Market, Woodside (@ Canada)

cont. Hwy 84

R Albion

L Manuella, to end

R Kings Mountain

X Skyline (CA-35)

REGROUP Skyline @ Tunitas

---NATIVE SONS/STAR HILL/SWETT OPTION---

cont. Tunitas

L Star Hill

R Native Sons, to end: REGROUP

U-turn back to Star Hill

R Star Hill, to end: REGROUP

U-turn back to Swett

R Swett, to end

R Skyline towards Sky Londa

---NATIVE SONS/STAR HILL/SWETT OPTION---

---DIRECT TO BEAR GULCH WEST OPTION---

R (from regroup) Skyline towards Sky Londa

---DIRECT TO BEAR GULCH WEST OPTION---

R Bear Gulch West, to gate

U-turn back to Skyline

R Skyline (to Sky Londa)

REGROUP/LUNCH (ETA 2 pm) Skywood Market, Sky Londa

L (from regroup) Hwy 84 towards Woodside

R Portola (bottom of descent, almost 180 deg. turn)

REGROUP Portola/Sand Hill junction

R Portola, to end

L Alpine

R Arastradero, to end

[optional restroom break: OSP Parking Lot on Arastradero]

L Page Mill

R Arastradero

X under I-280

R Purissima, to end

L Robleda

R Chapin (@ fork with Robleda continuing left), to end

L Burke

R University

R Shoup Park

Pescadero figure 8

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 16:00:00 GMT

I know that some people rode to Pescadero this weekend but hillsrus hasn't been there in awhile. I made a slightly different figure 8 route that I've never ridden before.

OLH, Haskins, Stage, 84, W Alpine, Page Mill

Leader : Doug Hahn

67 miles, 6500 ft

lunch at Archangeli's Bakery

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5352076

Route :

Start	Start of route
Left	Turn left toward University Ave
Left	Turn left onto University Ave
Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd
Right	Turn right onto Old Altos Rd
Right	Turn right onto Fremont Rd
Left	Turn left onto Concepcion Rd
Right	Turn right onto Purissima Rd
Left	Turn left to stay on Purissima Rd
Left	Turn left onto Arastradero Rd
Left	Turn left onto Page Mill Rd
Right	Turn right onto Arastradero Rd
Left	Turn left onto Alpine Rd
Left	Turn left onto Arastradero Rd
Left	Turn left onto Alpine Road Trail
Right	Turn right onto Portola Rd
Left	Turn left onto Old La Honda Rd
Left	Turn left onto Skyline Blvd
Right	Turn right onto Old La Honda Rd
Left	Slight left onto CA-84 W
Left	Turn left onto Pescadero Rd
Right	Slight right onto Pescadero Creek Rd
Right	Turn right onto North St
Right	Turn right onto Stage Rd
Left	Turn left to stay on Stage Rd
Right	Turn right onto CA-84 E
Right	Turn right onto Pescadero Rd
Straight	Continue straight onto Alpine Rd
Left	Turn left to stay on Alpine Rd
Left	Turn left to stay on Alpine Rd
Straight	Continue onto Page Mill Rd
Right	Turn right onto Altamont Rd
Left	Turn left onto Taaffe Rd
Left	Turn left to stay on Taaffe Rd
Right	Turn right onto Elena Rd
Left	Turn left onto Robleda Rd
Right	Slight right onto Chapin Rd
Left	Turn left onto Burke Rd
Right	Turn right onto University Ave
Right	Turn right
End	End of route

HillsRUs Wed Jul 16 - Montebellow, Redwood Gulch, Hwy9

Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:57:20 GMT

Montebellow, Redwood Gulch, Hwy9, Sklyine and Page

Leader: Steve Chapel 
43 miles, 5400 Ft
Lunch: Lunch at Fire Station on Skyline, bring food

Link to route on RideWithGPS

Route:
R University Ave
L S El Monte Ave
R Foothill Expy
S Stevens Canyon Rd
R Montebellow
Regroup top of Montebellow
Descend Montebellow
R Stevens Canyon
L Redwood Gulch Rd
R Hwy 9
R Skyline
REGROUP CDF fire station on L
R Page Mill Rd
REGROUP top of Page Mill
R Altamont Rd
REGROUP crest of rise on Altamont
L Taaffe Rd
R Elena Rd
L Robleda Rd
R Chapin Rd
L Burke Rd
R University Ave
R Shoup Park

Redwood Gluch, Skyline, Black Route for 7/9/14

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 7/9/14 will be: Redwood Gulch, Skyline South, Black, Skyline North
Link: http://www.westernwheelersbicycleclub.memberlodge.com/hillsrus?mode=PostView&bmi=729196
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 58 miles
Elevation: 6200 ft
Lunch: Late Lunch at Fire Station on Skyline, bring food

Route:

R University Ave

L S El Monte Ave

R Foothill Expy

S Stevens Canyon Rd

R Stevens Canyon Rd

REGROUP restrooms/water on L

L Redwood Gulch Rd

R Hwy 9

L Skyline

CDF fire station if needed

(last chance for water until Black Rd)

REGROUP STOP sign @ Bear Creek Rd

L Bear Creek Rd

L Montevina Rd

L Black Rd

REGROUP @ Lakeside Elementary on R

R Skyline

REGROUP CDF fire station on L

R Page Mill Rd

REGROUP top of Page Mill

R Altamont Rd

REGROUP crest of rise on Altamont

L Taaffe Rd

R Elena Rd

L Robleda Rd

R Chapin Rd

L Burke Rd

R University Ave

R Shoup Park

Half Moon Bay

Michael Khaw — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 16:00:00 GMT

Posted on behalf of Martha Landis Kiernan…

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5187971

Depart University Ave
Right Main St
Left Foothill Expy
Right Santa Cruz Ave
Left Sand Hill Rd
Sharp RT Whiskey Hill Rd
Left Woodside Rd
Right Greer Rd
Left Thru Gate into Huddart Park
REGROUP Right into 1st Parking Lot
Right to BATHROOMS and WATER
Right thru Parking Lot
Left Huddart Park Rd
Right Kings Mountain Rd
REGROUP top of Kings Mountain Rd
Right Tunitas Creek Rd
Right Lobitas Creek Rd
Right Verde Rd
Right Purisima Creek Rd
REGROUP Purisima Open Space BATHROOMS
Left Higgins Canyon Rd
Right Main Street
Left LUNCH at Garden Deli (356 Main)
Right Main Street
Left Highway 1
Slight Left at 2nd Verde DON’T MISS
2nd Left Lobitas Creek Cutoff
Left Tunitas Creek Rd
REGROUP top of Tunitas/Kings Mountain
C Kings Mountain Rd
Left Manuella Rd
Right Albion
Left Woodside Rd
Right Whiskey Hill Rd
Left Sand Hill Rd
Right Junipero Serra Blvd
C Foothill Blvd
Right W Edith Ave
Left University Ave
Right SHOUP PARK

Santa Cruz Mountain loop

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 16:00:00 GMT

Roads that we are all familiar with.

Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5112946
Leader: Doug Hahn
Distance: 53 miles
Elevation: 5,400 ft
Lunch: Late Lunch at Skylonda

Redwood Gulch
HWY 9
N on Skyline - water at Fire Station
West Alpine - water at Nature Center
Pescadero
La Honda
HWY 84
West Old La Honda
Skyline to Skylonda - water/lunch
HWY 84
Portola
Alpine
Arastradero
Purissima

HillsRUs Route for June 18 - The Monster Mash

Tue, 17 Jun 2014 04:06:39 GMT

Let's do Mad Mikes Monster Mash. This ride is a cobbling 
together of a series of steep leg and lung busters: Crestview
the steep way, Melendy, Hastings Drive (from Ralston/Alameda
to Club/Crestview), Springdale (Cordilleras to  Lakeview), 
Sylvan to the Redwood City Cross, then a detour to climb 
Woodside Drive from Fernside on the way back to Alameda. ACTC
goats: CRV Crestview, MEL Melendy. No lunch stop (bring lunch
with you). Rain cancels.

Distance: 44 miles
Elevation: about 4600 ft.

Link to Route on Ride With GPS

Start Shoup Park
L onto University Ave           0.11
R onto Main St                  0.19
L onto Foothill Expy            0.23
R onto Santa Cruz Ave           5.68
L onto Sand Hill Rd             5.79
R onto Whiskey Hill Rd          8.71
L onto Woodside Rd              10.09
R onto CaÃ±ada Road             10.32
R onto Edgewood Rd              13.77
L onto Crestview Dr             15.05
R onto Brittan Ave              15.7
L onto Alameda                  16.96
L onto Melendy Dr               17.16
R onto Crestview Dr             18.61
Continue onto Hallmark Dr       19.84
R onto Ralston Ave              21.28
R onto Alameda De Las Pulgas    22.69
R onto Carlmont Dr              22.84
L onto Hastings Dr              22.99
R onto Club Dr                  24.03
L onto Crestview Dr             24.41
L onto Edgewood Rd              26.37
R onto Cordilleras Rd           26.75
R onto Springdale Way           27.02
L onto Lakeview Way             27.47
R onto Sylvan Way               27.53
Continue onto Glenloch Way      28.37
R onto Hillcrest Way            28.7
R onto Eastview Way             29.09
Continue onto W California Way  29.5
L onto California Way           29.64
L to stay on California Way     29.87
R to stay on California Way     30.16
L onto Jefferson Ave            30.61
R to stay on Jefferson Ave      31.23
R onto Emerald Hill Rd          31.45
L onto Farm Hill Blvd           31.9
R onto Mcgarvey Ave             32.45
R onto Fernside St              32.56
R onto Woodside Dr              33.38
L onto Woodside Rd              35.25
R onto Northgate Dr             35.32
Continue onto Eleanor Dr        35.63
L onto Stockbridge Ave          35.7
R onto Alameda                  36.21
Continue Santa Cruz Ave         38.11
L onto G5/Junipero Serra Blvd   38.51
R onto Main St                  43.95
L onto University Ave           43.98
R End of route                  44.15

Clockwise Around Lexington 6/11/14

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:00:00 GMT

The Hills-R-Us ride for 6/11/14 will be: Clockwise Around Lexington
Note: This ride will go up the dirt Los Gatos Creek Trail to Lexington
Ride with GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2583594
Leader: Paul Melville
Distance: 59 miles
Elevation: 5,500 ft
Lunch: Late Lunch at Fire Station on Skyline, bring food!

Route:

Depart University Ave

L El Monte Ave

R Foothill Expy

L Homestead Rd

R Mary Bike Bridge

L Stevens Creek Blvd

R N Stelling Rd

C Prospect Rd

R Via Roncole

S Arroyo De Arguello

L Comer Dr

R Pierce Rd

L Surrey Ln

R Saraview Dr

L Sarahills Dr

L Verde Vista Ln

R Tamworth Ave

R Seaton Ave

L Malcom Ave

L Trinity Ave

R Pontiac Ave

L Saratoga Hills Rd

R Reid Ln

L Canyon View Dr

R Elva Ave

L 4th St

R Big Basin Way

L 6^th St

L Oak St

R Lomita Ave

L Vickery Ave

R Saratoga Los Gatos Rd

R Montalvo Rd

Regroup Montalvo Ticket Center

C Piedmont Rd

R Peach Hill Rd

L Glen Una Dr

R Glen Una Dr

R Hwy 9

R N Santa Cruz Ave

L W Main

Regroup LG Town Park

R Los Gatos Creek Trail

L Alma Bridge Rd

R Aldercroft Heights Rd

L Old Santa Cruz Highway

R Mountain Charlie Rd

R Summit Rd

L Bear Creek Rd

R Skyline Blvd

Regroup at Skyline

Lunch Fire Station

R Page Mill Rd

R Altamont Rd

L Taaffe Rd

R Elena Rd

L Robleda Rd

S Chapin Rd

L Burke Rd

R University Ave

A Shoup Park

OLH and W Alpine 39mi/4300' climbing

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 16:00:00 GMT

OLH and W Alpine

Hopefully we can get up W Alpine before it gets too hot. OLH/W Alpine, 39 miles, 4300 ft. Lunch (bring or buy) at the New La Honda Market in La Honda.

Cue sheet generated using googlemap_cuesheet from route: http://tinyurl.com/3tn4ue8

Distance | Climbing | Directions
Total Last | Elev Total Last |
----------------------------------------------------------------------
0.00 0.00 | 209 0 0 | Left University Ave
0.13 0.13 | 204 0 0 | Left Burke Rd
0.20 0.07 | 191 0 0 | Right Old Altos Rd
0.31 0.11 | 201 15 15 | Right W Fremont Rd
1.38 1.07 | 216 85 70 | Left Concepcion Rd
2.24 0.86 | 371 244 158 | Right Purissima Rd
2.46 0.22 | 360 250 6 | Left Purissima Rd
3.61 1.15 | 224 258 8 | Left Arastradero Rd
4.29 0.68 | 231 339 81 | Left Page Mill Rd
4.54 0.25 | 249 363 24 | Right Arastradero Rd
6.53 1.99 | 389 596 234 | Left Alpine Rd
7.68 1.15 | 561 768 172 | Right Portola Rd
REGROUP Triangle Green Park, Alpine @ Portola
10.55 2.88 | 386 812 44 | Left Old La Honda Rd
REGOUP OLH @ Skyline Blvd
13.95 3.40 | 1711 2151 1339 | Continue West Old La Honda
SAFETY REGROUP WOLH @ Hwy 84
16.51 2.56 | 1099 2185 34 | Left CA-84 W
REGROUP New La Honda Market
19.87 3.35 | 405 2201 16 | Continue CA-84 W
20.47 0.60 | 346 2201 0 | Left Pescadero Rd
21.59 1.12 | 452 2326 125 | Straight Alpine Rd
29.05 7.46 | 2255 4508 2182 | Straight Page Mill Rd
REGROUP Page Mill @ Skyline
35.46 6.41 | 739 4849 341 | Right Altamont Rd
36.53 1.07 | 726 4984 135 | Left Taaffe Rd
37.41 0.88 | 469 5007 23 | Right Elena Rd
37.59 0.18 | 414 5007 0 | Left Robleda Rd
38.40 0.82 | 259 5020 14 | Slight Rt Chapin Rd
38.66 0.25 | 251 5045 24 | Left Burke Rd
39.10 0.44 | 204 5057 12 | Right University Ave
39.23 0.13 | 209 5063 5 | Arrive Shoup Park

HillsRUs Route for Wed May 28

Tue, 27 May 2014 04:47:08 GMT

It is going to be warm so lets do Pescadero Clockwise.

Link to route at Ride With GPS 

Distance:  66 miles
Elevation:  6400 ft 
Lunch: Bring or buy lunch in Pescadero

Route: 
Shoup Park
L University
L Burke, almost to end
R Chapin
cont. Robleda, to end
R Elena
L Taaffe
R Altamont
REGROUP Black Mountain
cont. Altamont
L Page Mill
REGROUP Skyline
X Skyline
cont. W Alpine
L Pescadero
REGROUP Sam McDonald(?) Park (on R, before summit)
cont. Pescadero
R Stage
LUNCH Arcangeli's Bakery
cont. Stage
R Hwy 84
R W Old La Honda
L Skyline
REGROUP Skywood Mkt, Sky Londa
L Hwy 84 (towards Woodside)
R Portola Rd, to end
L Sand Hill
R+L Alpine to Junipero Serra
X Oregon/Page Mill
cont. Foothill
R Main/Burke
L University
R Shoup Park

HillsRUs Route for Wed May 21

Mon, 19 May 2014 19:46:33 GMT

This week lets do Kings, Tunitas to Bike Hut, back on Tunitas to Lobitos Creek Cutoff, Lobitos Creek, Tunitas and Home - Lunch at the bike hut.

Distance: about 53 miles, Total Ascent: about 6300 feet. Rain cancels.Steve Chapel is ride leader.