HillsRUs

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).  

Route

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

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

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

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

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.  

Route 

Weather from Randoplan 

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

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

Route 

Weather from Randoplan 

Ride leader - Steve Rempel

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

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

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 

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