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HillsRUs

HillsRUs rolls weekly on Wednesdays

Route often includes Hwy 9, Page Mill, Old La Honda, Kings Mountain, West Alpine or Tunitas Creek. Always be prepared for variable weather on Skyline. Foul weather in the hills keeps the ride in the valley.

Start location and route announced Monday prior, via wwbc-rides email list and this page (scroll down to the blog).

Meet at 8:45 AM and roll at 9:00 AM departure. DE riders will depart first, C+ will follow.

Ride Leaders rotate weekly - Don Johann, Shawnery Hardin, Jack Jones and Steve Rempel, with guest appearances by Michael Khaw, Gary Virshup, Cathy Switzer, and others.

A selection of routes can be found in the WW Ride with GPS Route Catalog > use tag "HRU".

Last update: 20-Jul-2023 CBS

  • Pescadero Clockwise 2/18/15

    Wed, February 18, 2015 10:00 AM | Anonymous member

     

    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, February 11, 2015 10:00 AM | Deleted user

    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, February 04, 2015 10:00 AM | Anonymous member

      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, January 28, 2015 10:00 AM | Deleted user

    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 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

  • Tre Cime di Woodside

    Wed, January 21, 2015 10:00 AM | Deleted user

    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, January 14, 2015 10:00 AM | Anonymous member
    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
    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   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, January 07, 2015 10:00 AM | Deleted user

    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, January 07, 2015 10:00 AM | Anonymous member

    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, December 31, 2014 10:00 AM | Deleted user

    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, December 24, 2014 10:00 AM | Anonymous member

     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
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