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• ABCDE/ Rides outside San Mateo County CANCELLED Until Further Notice

  • Start
    Mon, June 29, 2020
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  • End
    Mon, July 20, 2020
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions

  
  

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• BCD/1/26 JAVA JIVE FROM SAN MATEO

  • Start
    Mon, June 29, 2020
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  • End
    Mon, July 27, 2020
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Los Prados Park

  The Monday morning ride for bicyclists who live in the northern cities of the Peninsula is growing in numbers. It is a flat (except overpasses) route to Cafe Barrone in Menlo Park for coffee. We return at a social pace through the quiet, residential streets in Menlo Park, Atherton, Redwood City, San Carlos, and Belmont. The Hill Climbers' Option adds 12 to 16 miles to the ride. Meet at Los Prados Park at 8:30 am for departure at 8:45 am. Directions: From 101, drive east on Hillsdale Blvd., take the first right on Norfolk St. and right again on La Selva; take the first left onto Casa de Campo. The Park is on the left. For more information, call Tom Schnurbusch (tomschnu@comcast.net). Rain/muddy conditions cancel.

  NOTE: To manage group sizes, club rides are currently open to Western Wheelers members only.  Learn about becoming a member 

  
  

  Do not join club rides if you are sick (cough, sore throat, fever, loss of smell).  All riders must have a face covering (mask, bandana, buff or other without vent) to be worn at the start of each ride and whenever stopped (eg during regroups).  Riders must maintain a safe distance from each other.  No drafting, pace lines, spitting or blowing noses into the air (aka snot rockets) during rides.  All riders are expected to have read the current San Mateo Health Order and stay in compliance in regards to social distancing and face coverings: https://www.smchealth.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/ho_order_c19-11_20200617.pdf?1592431253

  
  

  There is risk in all gatherings, since people without symptoms can transmit COVID-19.  Participation in club rides is voluntary.  Members assume the full and complete risk that is associated with exposure to and infection by COVID-19 during such participation.  Please note that in the event Western Wheelers is asked by the department of public health for a list of riders participating in any club ride for purposes of Covid-19 exposure tracing, Western Wheelers will comply with such requests.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• C/3/15+; D/4/15+ TUESDAY EVENING RIDE

  • Start
    Tue, June 30, 2020
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  • End
    Tue, July 28, 2020
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Pioneer Saloon, Woodside

  Join us after work every Tuesday evening for a backroads tour of Woodside and environs, including some moderate hills. Meet in the parking lot behind the Pioneer Saloon in downtown Woodside at 5:45 pm for a 6:00 departure. Ride leader and route sheet vary from week to week. Measurable rain cancels. Please equip your bike with front and back lights for added safety in evening low light conditions. Exact ride details, including ridewithgps routes, will be posted to the wwbc-rides email list on the day before. Ride coordinator: Richard Exley (therexley@gmail.com 650-704-3801)

  NOTE: To manage group sizes, club rides are currently open to Western Wheelers members only.  Learn about becoming a member 

  
  

  Do not join club rides if you are sick (cough, sore throat, fever, loss of smell).  All riders must have a face covering (mask, bandana, buff or other without vent) to be worn at the start of each ride and whenever stopped (eg during regroups).  Riders must maintain a safe distance from each other.  No drafting, pace lines, spitting or blowing noses into the air (aka snot rockets) during rides.  All riders are expected to have read the current San Mateo Health Order and stay in compliance in regards to social distancing and face coverings: https://www.smchealth.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/ho_order_c19-11_20200617.pdf?1592431253

  
  

  There is risk in all gatherings, since people without symptoms can transmit COVID-19.  Participation in club rides is voluntary.  Members assume the full and complete risk that is associated with exposure to and infection by COVID-19 during such participation.  Please note that in the event Western Wheelers is asked by the department of public health for a list of riders participating in any club ride for purposes of Covid-19 exposure tracing, Western Wheelers will comply with such requests.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• CD/2-3/15-30 WEDNESDAY EVENING HUMP-DAY RIDE

  • Start
    Wed, July 01, 2020
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  • End
    Wed, July 29, 2020
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Pioneer Hotel in Woodside

  Join Sarah for a fun ride of the Peninsula and Woodside lumps and bumps and get rid of your mid-week slumps!! We will meet at the Pioneer Hotel in Woodside at 5:15 pm and will roll out at 5:30.  Routes will change each week. We can break up into multiple C and D groups of up to seven people each to maintain social distancing. We also plan to incorporate some hill repeats into our repertoire - so be prepared to get pumped up!!  

  Front and back lights are strongly recommended during the winter/spring months since we may be returning around dusk.  Please contact Sarah Coyle at scoyle908@gmail.com 650-454-5890  if you have any questions.  Heavy rain cancels.

  NOTE: To manage group sizes, club rides are currently open to Western Wheelers members only.  Learn about becoming a member 

  Do not join club rides if you are sick (cough, sore throat, fever, loss of smell).  All riders must have a face covering (mask, bandana, buff or other without vent) to be worn at the start of each ride and whenever stopped (eg during regroups).  Riders must maintain a safe distance from each other.  No drafting, pace lines, spitting or blowing noses into the air (aka snot rockets) during rides.  All riders are expected to have read the current San Mateo Health Order and stay in compliance in regards to social distancing and face coverings: https://www.smchealth.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/ho_order_c19-11_20200617.pdf?1592431253

  There is risk in all gatherings, since people without symptoms can transmit COVID-19.  Participation in club rides is voluntary.  Members assume the full and complete risk that is associated with exposure to and infection by COVID-19 during such participation.  Please note that in the event Western Wheelers is asked by the department of public health for a list of riders participating in any club ride for purposes of Covid-19 exposure tracing, Western Wheelers will comply with such requests.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• C+/4/20 TUESDAY MORNING EARLY BIRD

  • Start
    Tue, July 07, 2020
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    (PDT)
  • End
    Tue, August 04, 2020
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    (PDT)
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Alpine Inn, Portola Valley

  Join us every Tuesday morning for a tour of Portola and the surrounding areas.  Meet in the parking lot of the Alpine Inn in Portola Valley at 8:00 AM for a 8:10 AM departure. Routes vary from week to week. Measurable rain cancels.   Exact ride details, including ridewithgps routes, will be posted to the wwbc-rides email list on the day before.  Ride coordinator: Chantal Aboulhouda  (chantalaboulhouda@gmail.com).

  NOTE: To manage group sizes, club rides are currently open to Western Wheelers members only.  Learn about becoming a member 

  Do not join club rides if you are sick (cough, sore throat, fever, loss of smell).  All riders must have a face covering (mask, bandana, buff or other without vent) to be worn at the start of each ride and whenever stopped (eg during regroups).  Riders must maintain a safe distance from each other.  No drafting, pace lines, spitting or blowing noses into the air (aka snot rockets) during rides.  All riders are expected to have read the current San Mateo Health Order and stay in compliance in regards to social distancing and face coverings: https://www.smchealth.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/ho_order_c19-11_20200617.pdf?1592431253

  
  

  There is risk in all gatherings, since people without symptoms can transmit COVID-19.  Participation in club rides is voluntary.  Members assume the full and complete risk that is associated with exposure to and infection by COVID-19 during such participation.  Please note that in the event Western Wheelers is asked by the department of public health for a list of riders participating in any club ride for purposes of Covid-19 exposure tracing, Western Wheelers will comply with such requests.

  
  

  
  

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• C/2/27 2nd Sunday RWC Cross

  • When
    Sun, July 12, 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Burgess Park, Menlo Park

  Monthly ride to the Redwood City Cross via Tripp, Cañada and Godetia. Optional Huddart Park Loop and return via Alameda de las Pulgas.  Bring snacks/lunch to enjoy at a regroup.  This is a social-paced ride with regroups, but faster riders are welcome to form a separate C+ group at the start. Meet at Burgess Park in Menlo Park at 10:00 AM for 10:15 AM departure. Please ensure social distancing at the ride start as the ride leader captures riders names and sends out groups of up to 15 riders each.  Estimated return 2-2:30pm.  Leader: Howard Koel (650-302-1053 or howard@koel.me).  Rain cancels. Route sheets/Maps: http://westernwheelersbicycleclub.memberlodge.com/page-1863579

  NOTE: To manage group sizes, club rides are currently open to Western Wheelers members only.  Learn about becoming a member 

  
  

  Do not join club rides if you are sick (cough, sore throat, fever, loss of smell).  All riders must have a face covering (mask, bandana, buff or other without vent) to be worn at the start of each ride and whenever stopped (eg during regroups).  Riders must maintain a safe distance from each other.  No drafting, pace lines, spitting or blowing noses into the air (aka snot rockets) during rides.  All riders are expected to have read the current San Mateo Health Order and stay in compliance in regards to social distancing and face coverings: https://www.smchealth.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/ho_order_c19-11_20200617.pdf?1592431253

  
  

  There is risk in all gatherings, since people without symptoms can transmit COVID-19.  Participation in club rides is voluntary.  Members assume the full and complete risk that is associated with exposure to and infection by COVID-19 during such participation.  Please note that in the event Western Wheelers is asked by the department of public health for a list of riders participating in any club ride for purposes of Covid-19 exposure tracing, Western Wheelers will comply with such requests.

  
  

  
  

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• B/2/24 2nd Sunday - Jefferson Loop

  • When
    Sun, July 12, 2020
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    10:00 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Burgess Park in Menlo Park

  Monthly ride to Jefferson, Hillcrest and Lakeview via Manzanita, Albion and Cañada.   We will shorten the route a bit and return via Fernside and the Alameda to lunch in Lutticken’s patio (bring or buy). Social pace with regroups. Meet at Burgess Park in Menlo Park at 10:00 am, for 10:15 departure. Leader: Dave Ziegler. Rain cancels.

  NOTE: To manage group sizes, club rides are currently open to Western Wheelers members only.  Learn about becoming a member 

  Do not join club rides if you are sick (cough, sore throat, fever, loss of smell).  All riders must have a face covering (mask, bandana, buff or other without vent) to be worn at the start of each ride and whenever stopped (eg during regroups).  Riders must maintain a safe distance from each other.  No drafting, pace lines, spitting or blowing noses into the air (aka snot rockets) during rides.  All riders are expected to have read the current San Mateo Health Order and stay in compliance in regards to social distancing and face coverings: https://www.smchealth.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/ho_order_c19-11_20200617.pdf?1592431253

  
  

  There is risk in all gatherings, since people without symptoms can transmit COVID-19.  Participation in club rides is voluntary.  Members assume the full and complete risk that is associated with exposure to and infection by COVID-19 during such participation.  Please note that in the event Western Wheelers is asked by the department of public health for a list of riders participating in any club ride for purposes of Covid-19 exposure tracing, Western Wheelers will comply with such requests.

  
  

   

   

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• EASTERN SIERRAS – TIOGA PASS C/5(4500’)/38

  • When
    Tue, September 08, 2020
  •  
    9:45 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Lee Vining, CA

  EASTERN SIERRAS – TIOGA PASS

  C/5(4500’)/38

  Get an early start on the Eastern Sierras Escape with this beautiful ride up to and beyond Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park. We’ll continue down to the Tioga Pass Store for snacks and ice cream before re-tracing our route back to Lee Vining. Pack snacks and plenty of water. (There might be a charge to enter the park – bring your NPS pass if you have one.) This ride is co-listed with ACTC.

  EASTERN SIERRA ESCAPE TOUR INFO(Please REGISTER if attending)

  INFO: Guy Neenan (guyneenan@gmail.com) or 408-797-6857)

  START: Meet at 9:45 for a 10:00 departure at the Whoa Nellie Deli on Vista Point Drive at Hwy 120, just west of the junction of Hwy 395 in Lee Vining.

  TIOGA PASS ROUTE SHEET         

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33168486

  
  

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• EASTERN SIERRAS – LAKE MARY WARM-UP C/4(1400’)/14

  • When
    Tue, September 08, 2020
  •  
    2:30 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Mammoth Lakes, CA

  EASTERN SIERRAS – LAKE MARY WARM-UP

  C/4(1400’)/14

  For participants arriving on Tuesday, we’ll have a short afternoon ride to Lake Mary. The climb to Lake Mary and Horsehoe Lake is almost all on bike trails, then the fun descent to town is on the smooth/fast road. This is the final portion of the LONG version of the Devil’s Postpile ride which we’ll do on Thursday. Doing the Lake Mary portion early allows time to relax and walk to the amazing postpiles at the National Monument on Thursday. This ride is co-listed with ACTC.

  EASTERN SIERRA ESCAPE TOUR INFO(Please REGISTER if attending)

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895)

  LONG START: Meet in front of the High Sierra Hotel, 3228 Main Street in Mammoth Lakes at 2:30 for a prompt 2:45 departure. 

  LAKE MARY ROUTE SHEET          

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082240

  
  

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• EASTERN SIERRAS - JUNE LAKE C/2.5(1800’)/32; C/3(3400’)/49; CD/3(4400)/57

  • When
    Wed, September 09, 2020
  •  
    8:15 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Mammoth lakes, CA

  EASTERN SIERRAS - JUNE LAKE

  C/2.5(1800’)/32;

  C/3(3400’)/49;  

  CD/3(4400)/57

  We’ll start things off with a scenic loop around June Lake, riding June Lake Road clockwise to its northern terminus at Hwy 395. To avoid faster traffic on Hwy 395 we will turn around and backtrack to the start. Stronger riders have the option to start in Mammoth Lakes (LONG ROUTE) or catch a ride to the SHORT ROUTE start then ride all the way back to Mammoth (EZ START ROUTE). Lunch at the end of the ride. This ride is co-listed with ACTC.

  EASTERN SIERRA ESCAPE TOUR INFO (Please REGISTER if attending)

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895)

  LONG START: Meet in front of the High Sierra Hotel, 3228 Main Street in Mammoth Lakes at 8:15 for a prompt 8:30 departure. 

  SHORT/EZ START: Meet at June Lake Junction of Hwy 395 and state route 158 at 8:45 for a prompt 9:00 departure. Park on left in public parking lot by restroom.

  SHORT ROUTE SHEET          

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28579419

  EZ START ROUTE SHEET

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33056457

  LONG ROUTE SHEET 

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082014

  
  

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• EASTERN SIERRAS – DEVILS POSTPILE/LAKE MARY C/3(3600’)/30; CD/3(4600)/39

  • When
    Thu, September 10, 2020
  •  
    8:15 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Mammoth lakes, CA

  EASTERN SIERRAS – DEVILS POSTPILE/LAKE MARY

  C/3(3600’)/30;

  CD/3(4600)/39

  From Mammoth Lakes, we’ll climb over Minaret Summit (el. 9,265’) on our way to Devils Postpile National Monument. Bring shoes/flip flops to hike up to the postpiles (easy .8 mile RT). Both routes then double back over the summit and back to town. The LONG route adds the additional climb to Lake Mary (el. 9,000’) and adds 9 miles/1000’. Lunch at the end of the ride at the Old New York Deli & Bakery, 6201 Minaret Rd. This ride is co-listed with ACTC.

  EASTERN SIERRA ESCAPE TOUR INFO (Please REGISTER if attending)

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895)

  SHORT/LONG START: Meet in front of the High Sierra Hotel, 3228 Main Street in Mammoth Lakes at 8:15 for a prompt 8:30 departure. 

  SHORT ROUTE SHEET          

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082287

  LONG ROUTE SHEET 

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082337

  
  

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• EASTERN SIERRAS – ROCK CREEK/MOSQUITO FLAT C/6(3200’)/21; C/4(3400’)/31; CD/6(6100)/42

  • When
    Fri, September 11, 2020
  •  
    8:15 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Crowley Lake, CA

  EASTERN SIERRAS – ROCK CREEK/MOSQUITO FLAT

  C/6(3200’)/21;

  C/4(3400’)/31;  

  CD/6(6100)/42

  We’ll climb Rock Creek Road, the highest paved road in California, to Mosquito Flat (el. 10,220’).  SHORT route starts at Tom’s Place and climbs upper Rock Creek Road, while LONG route riders add Lower Rock Creek Road. LONG riders can park at the bottom (see directions) or can park at Tom’s Place (a more secure location) and descend/climb the lower section before starting their ascent of upper section. EZ START riders (need carpool) do the upper climb, then descend all the way down to the bottom of Lower Rock Creek to meet their carpool. Lunch is near the summit at Rock Creek Resort (aka “Pie in the Sky”). This ride is co-listed with ACTC.

  NOTE: Most participants will check out of their Mammoth Lakes accommodations before riding and check into Bishop accommodations after the ride. 

  EASTERN SIERRA ESCAPE TOUR INFO(Please REGISTER if attending)

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895)

  LONG START: Meet out in the desert at the intersection of Lower Rock Creek Rd & Boundary Rd. at 8:15 am for a prompt 8:30 departure. From Mammoth Lakes head south on US-395, turn right at Gorge Rd./Paradise/Swall Meadows for 0.2 miles, turn right at Lower Rock Creek Rd./Old Sherwin Grade Rd. for 1.6 miles to the intersection.  Park in the dirt lot just past the junction with Boundary Rd.  

  SHORT/EZ START: Meet at Tom’s Place Resort (8180 Crowley Lake Drive, Crowley Lake, CA.) at Rock Creek Road & Hwy 395 at 8:45 for a prompt 9:00 departure. 

  SHORT ROUTE SHEET         

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082539

  EZ START ROUTE SHEET

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33083467

  LONG ROUTE SHEET 

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082504

  
  

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• EASTERN SIERRAS – SOUTH LAKE & LAKE SABRINA C/6(3300’)/22; C/4(3400’)/38; CD/6(7100)/53

  • When
    Sat, September 12, 2020
  •  
    8:15 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Bishop, CA

  EASTERN SIERRAS – SOUTH LAKE & LAKE SABRINA

  C/6(3300’)/22;

  C/4(3400’)/38;  

  CD/6(7100)/53

  A fabulous and challenging climb, this route takes us first to beautiful South Lake (el. 9,835'), then to Lake Sabrina (el. 9,138’).  Good lunch option at Lake Sabrina overlooking the lake – see route sheet for water/food options. LONG option starts in Bishop. SHORT option starts at the South Lake Road junction. The EZ START option (need carpool) follows the SHORT route, then glides all the way back down to Bishop. This ride is co-listed with ACTC.

  EASTERN SIERRA ESCAPE TOUR INFO (Please REGISTER if attending)

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895)

  LONG START: Meet at the Creekside Inn at 725 N Main St. in Bishop, CA. at 8:15 am for a prompt 8:30 departure.

  SHORT/EZ START: Meet at the junction of Hwy 168 and South Lake Road at 8:45 for a prompt 9:00 departure. From Creekside Inn, go R on Main Street, R on Hwy 168. At the junction with South Lake Road (15 miles from Bishop) park off road surface on the left side.

  SHORT ROUTE SHEET         

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082596

  EZ START ROUTE SHEET

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082620

  LONG ROUTE SHEET 

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082574

  
  

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• EASTERN SIERRAS – BRISTLECONE PINE FOREST C/6(3300’)/21; C/4(3300’)/34; CD/6(6700)/47

  • When
    Mon, September 14, 2020
  •  
    8:15 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Big Pine, CA

  EASTERN SIERRAS – BRISTLECONE PINE FOREST

  C/6(3300’)/21;

  C/4(3300’)/34;  

  CD/6(6700)/47

  This route takes us to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (el. 10,100') in Inyo National Forest.  This is a very big day to cycle up to the old wood in the heavens of White Mountain – nice visitor center at the summit surrounded by Bristlecone Pines. The Inyo Mountains are not heavily forested, so you can see the whole thing start to finish and gaze down on the Palisade Glaciers of the Sierra. SHORT/EZ START options meet half way up the climb at White Mountain Road junction. You may be charged a nominal fee to enter Bristlecone - bring money or your NPS park pass. Carry your lunch and a lot of water on the ride – water available for purchase at top.  This ride is co-listed with ACTC.

  EASTERN SIERRA ESCAPE TOUR INFO (Please REGISTER if attending)

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895)

  LONG START: Meet at Mendenhall Park in Big Pine, CA. at 8:15 am for a prompt 8:30 departure.  From Bishop drive 15 miles south on US-395 to Big Pine, right on Baker Creek Road - 0.1 miles to parking area/restrooms on left.  

  SHORT/EZ START: Meet at the junction of Hwy 168 and White Mountain Road at 8:45 for a prompt 9:00 departure. Drive south 15 miles on US-395, then 13 miles east on Hwy 168, turn left on White Mountain Road then immediately park on right side.

  SHORT ROUTE SHEET         

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082706

  EZ START ROUTE SHEET

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082640

  LONG ROUTE SHEET 

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33083531

  
  

  
  

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• EASTERN SIERRAS – PINE CREEK C/2(1800’)/36; CD/3.5(4000)/ 48

  • When
    Tue, September 15, 2020
  •  
    8:15 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Bishop, CA

  EASTERN SIERRAS – PINE CREEK

  C/2(1800’)/36;

  CD/3.5(4000)/ 48

  This route takes us to the site of the Pine Creek tungsten mine at the top of Pine Creek Rd. (el. 7,425'), a bit more moderate ascent than our other days. We’ll pass through Rovana, a ghost town of the Vandium Corporation during the mine’s heydays in the late 1940’s. Possible water at #24 Idaho St. in Rovana, but carry plenty of water and snacks. We’ll return along the gorgeous Owens Gorge, followed by traditional lunch at the end of the ride at Erick Schat’s Bakery, 763 N. Main St. in Bishop. SHORT route skips the ascent to Pine Creek but still loops through the Owens Gorge. This ride is co-listed with ACTC.

  EASTERN SIERRA ESCAPE TOUR INFO(Please REGISTER if attending)

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895)

  SHORT/LONG START: Meet at the Creekside Inn at 725 N Main St. in Bishop, CA. at 8:15 am for a prompt 8:30 departure.

  SHORT ROUTE SHEET         

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082471

  LONG ROUTE SHEET 

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082095

  
  

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• EASTERN SIERRAS – GLACIER LODGE C/7(3800’)/21; CD/6(7800’)/56

  • When
    Wed, September 16, 2020
  •  
    8:15 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Bishop, CA.

  EASTERN SIERRAS – GLACIER LODGE

  C/7(3800’)/21;

  CD/6(7800’)/56

  This gorgeous dramatic route takes us west into the Sierras from Big Pine up Glacier Lodge Road (el. 7,800'), a favorite starting point for rock climbers. The 10 mile climb has some long stretches of 8-10%, so take it slow! There is water available at a campground near the top and snacks are available at the top at Glacier Lodge. Lunch is at the end of the ride in Big Pine. LONG OPTION: Stronger riders can add on the Death Valley/Waucoba Canyon ride which goes east from Big Pine through beautiful high desert country (no services on the Death Valley addition!). This ride is co-listed with ACTC.

  EASTERN SIERRA ESCAPE TOUR INFO(Please REGISTER if attending)

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895)

  SHORT/LONG START: Meet at Mendenhall Park in Big Pine, CA. at 8:15 am for a prompt 8:30 departure.  From Bishop drive 15 miles south on US-395 to Big Pine, right on Baker Creek Road - 0.1 miles to parking area/restrooms on left.  

  GLACIER LODGE ROUTE SHEET         

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082753

  DEATH VALLEY/WAUCOBA CANYON ROUTE SHEET 

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082732

  
  

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• EASTERN SIERRAS – ONION VALLEY C/6(3300’)/15; C/5(3300’)/21; CD/6(5300)/27

  • When
    Fri, September 18, 2020
  •  
    8:15 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Independence, CA

  EASTERN SIERRAS – ONION VALLEY

  C/6(3300’)/15;

  C/5(3300’)/21;  

  CD/6(5300)/27

  This is one of the toughest climbs on our tour, sometimes called the hardest climb in California and comparable to Alp d’Huez.  Long stretches of 8-10%.  We’ll climb 5,200’ to beautiful Onion Valley (el. 9,200’).  SHORT option starts at Gray’s Meadow campground at 6,000 feet. The EZ START option (need carpool) follows the SHORT route, then glides all the way back down to Independence. Buy lunch at the end of the ride.  This ride is co-listed with ACTC.

  NOTE: Most riders will check out of their hotel in Bishop, then check-in to Lone Pine hotel after the ride. 

  EASTERN SIERRA ESCAPE TOUR INFO (Please REGISTER if attending)

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895)

  LONG START: Meet at Dehy Park on the west side of US-395 at the north end of Independence at 8:15 am for a prompt 8:30 departure. EASY TO MISS – on right as you approach Independence! Look for the narrow gauge railroad engine restoration that is going on at the site. When coming from the north, turn right just after crossing Independence Creek. After the ride it is a 17 drive from Independence to our hotel in Lone Pine, CA.

  SHORT/EZ START: Meet at Grays Meadow Campground at 8:45 am for a prompt 9:00 departure. Start is 6 miles up Onion Valley Road. From Bishop drive 42 miles south on US-395 to Independence, CA. From Hwy 395 in Independence turn right on Market Street /Onion Valley Road and go 6 miles to campground. After the ride it is a 17 drive from Independence to our hotel in Lone Pine, CA.

  SHORT ROUTE SHEET         

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082884

  EZ START ROUTE SHEET

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082867

  LONG ROUTE SHEET 

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082808

  
  

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• EASTERN SIERRAS – HORSESHOE MEADOWS C/7(4100’)/22; C/5(4100’)/34; CD/6(6900)/46

  • When
    Sat, September 19, 2020
  •  
    8:15 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Lone Pine, CA

  EASTERN SIERRAS – HORSESHOE MEADOWS

  C/7(4100’)/22;

  C/5(4100’)/34;  

  CD/6(6900)/46

  Another difficult climb as we climb some giant switchbacks on the flanks of the Sierra with an incredible vista of the wide open Owens Valley! A false summit is followed by a short descent before climbing resumes to Horseshoe Meadows (el. 10,080'). On the way back to town we’ll cycle through the lovely Alabama Hills. SHORT route starts just before the first big switchback at 6,500’. The EZ START option (need carpool) follows the SHORT route, then glides all the way back down to Lone Pine. Carry your lunch and a lot of water for the ride (water is only available at summit).  This ride is co-listed with ACTC. 

  EASTERN SIERRA ESCAPE TOUR INFO (Please REGISTER if attending)

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895)

  LONG START: Meet at the Best Western Frontier Motel, 1008 S. Main St., Lone Pine, CA. at 8:15 am for a prompt 8:30 departure.

  SHORT/EZ START: Meet at 8:45 am for a prompt 9:00 departure at roadside pull off just before the first large switchback. From Lone Pine drive 3.5 miles south to RIGHT on Lubken Canyon Road, then drive 3.5 miles to LEFT on Horseshoe Meadows Road. Drive 5 miles then park on right at pull off just before the 1^st big switchback (12.2 miles from motel).  

  SHORT ROUTE SHEET         

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33083128

  EZ START ROUTE SHEET

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33083087

  LONG ROUTE SHEET 

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33082904

  
  

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• EASTERN SIERRAS – WHITNEY PORTAL C/7(3500’)/16; C/6(3600’)/24; CD/7(4800)/29

  • When
    Sun, September 20, 2020
  •  
    8:15 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Lone Pine, CA.

  EASTERN SIERRAS – WHITNEY PORTAL

  C/7(3500’)/16;

  C/6(3600’)/24;  

  CD/7(4800)/29

  We finish our tour with a wonderful but difficult climb out of the high desert towards Mt. Whitney. The route starts out tame and ends up tough with an average grade over 9% for the last 5.5 miles finishing at Whitney Portal (el. 8,400’). This lovely high alpine valley is where hikers embark to summit the highest peak in the continental USA. After lunch enjoy a splendid descent with a swoop down the fantastic Tuttle Creek Road where many famous movies were filmed. SHORT route starts at 4,900’ just past the Movie Road junction. The EZ START option (need carpool) follows the SHORT route, then glides all the way back down to Lone Pine. Lunch at the top at Whitney Portal or back in town at Alabama Hills Café (closes at 3 pm weekends). This ride is co-listed with ACTC. 

  EASTERN SIERRA ESCAPE TOUR INFO (Please REGISTER if attending)

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895)

  LONG START: Meet at the Best Western Frontier Motel, 1008 S. Main St., Lone Pine, CA. at 8:15 am for a prompt 8:30 departure.

  SHORT/EZ START: Meet at 8:45 am for a prompt 9:00 departure at roadside pull off just before the first large switchback. From Lone Pine drive 3.5 miles south to RIGHT on Lubken Canyon Road, then drive 3.5 miles to LEFT on Horseshoe Meadows Road. Drive 5 miles then park on right at pull off just before the 1^st big switchback (12.2 miles from motel).  

  SHORT ROUTE SHEET         

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33083228

  EZ START ROUTE SHEET

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33083347

  LONG ROUTE SHEET 

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33083174

  
  

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• LDT FRIDAY RIDE: NAPA VALLEY/MT. VEEDER C-/3(2000’)/28; C+/D/3(3000’)/37

  • When
    Fri, September 25, 2020
  •  
    11:15 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Napa, CA

  LDT FRIDAY RIDE: NAPA VALLEY/MT. VEEDER

  • C-/3(2000’)/28; 
  • C+/D/3(3000’)/37
    

  Warm up for your weekend of fun with a Friday ride starting in Napa (on the way to Bothe Napa State Park). We’ll explore the hills bordering Napa Valley’s western edge. After touring the edges of Napa, we’ll ascend Mt. Veeder Road, climbing up to an altitude of about 1400 feet before enjoying the wonderful descent on Dry Creek Road back to town. This is an afternoon ride that will meet at 11:15 am for an 11:30 am departure. Late lunch/snacks/drinks at Squeeze Inn Burgers (or alternate) at the end of the ride. Note that today’s ride starts 16 miles South of St. Helena, directly on the driving route to the state park where we’ll be camping Friday night. We will have separate B, C-, and C+/D riding groups as needed. All groups are expected to be back to the start by about 3:30 pm. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  See Saturday NAPA VALLEY WEEKEND ride listing for logistics/registration information.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 11:15 am for 11:30 departure

  MEETING LOCATION:  Meet at Redwood Plaza Shopping Center (3385 Solano Ave, Napa, CA) at Starbucks Coffee (by large Redwood Plaza sign).  Directions: From CA-12/CA 29 exit at Trancas Road, Left on Redwood Road/Trancas St., Left on Solano Ave, PARK on Solano Ave, not in the shopping center. (1.5 hour drive from Palo Alto without traffic.)

  Please register on the web site (go to Saturday ride listing on online schedule) for our "2-3 day weekend" rides, so we can plan better, even if just coming for the day.

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• LDT RIDE: NAPA VALLEY B/2.5(3000’)/48; C/2.5(4000’)/62; D/3 (5400’)/73; E/3 (5900’)/83

  • When
    Sat, September 26, 2020
  •  
    9:15 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

  REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON MONDAY 8/3/20 AT 8:00 AM.

  Please register on the web site (go to Saturday ride listing on online schedule) for our "2-3 day weekend" rides, so we can plan better, even if just coming for the day.

  LDT RIDE: NAPA VALLEY WEEKEND

  • B/2.5(3000’)/48; 
  • C/2.5(4000’)/62; 
  • D/3 (5400’)/73; 
  • E/3 (5900’)/83

  Join us for this fall LDT Weekend trip (See additional ride listings for FRIDAY and SUNDAY).We’ll explore beautiful Napa Valley, Pope Valley, and Lake Berryessa, starting at our group campsite at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. B riders take a modest route around Lake Hennessy, then follow interior valleys up the Pope Valley. C riders add a trek eastward along the shores of Lake Berryessa Lake, then loop back to the Pope Valley Market. D’s and E’s start their ride with the tough climb up Howell Mountain Road before following the C riders to Lake Berryessa. E’s add an outward spur to Eticuera Creek. All groups stop at the Pope Valley Market for snacks/lunch.The market has snacks, drinks, and ice cream, but riders should plan on packing a sandwich for their lunch. All routes return via the moderate four mile climb up Ink Grade Road, followed by a wonderful descent through the Deer Park neighborhood and on to Bothe-Napa State Park. This ride is doable as a day trip, but riders are encouraged to join us at our group campsite, which can accommodate up to 35-40 campers. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps. See additional ride listings for Friday and Sunday.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:15 am for 9:30 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: Saturday/Sunday rides will start at our Bothe-Napa Valley State Park group campsite. Riders who are not camping can park in the day use parking area (there is an $8.00 daily parking fee per car). The group campsite is adjacent to the day use parking area on the opposite side of the restroom/shower building. Directions: From I-80 North, take CA-37 West, then CA-29 North to Napa, then continue North. The State Park entrance is about five miles past Saint Helena on the left side of Highway 128/29. Driving time from Palo Alto is about 2:15 hours without traffic.

  ACCOMMODATIONS: We have reserved a group campsite for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park which can accommodate up to 35-40 people (see details below). Rides on both Saturday AND Sunday will start and finish at the campsite. (Campers are welcome to stay Sunday night, but there are no rides scheduled for Monday.) We will have a pot-luck BBQ at the campsite on Saturday evening – all are welcome (see note above about daily parking fee for non-campers) - details will be sent to registered riders. Hotels are numerous in the Napa Valley, but they are all quite expensive and most require a two night stay. Lodging is available in Calistoga (4 miles), but is a little cheaper in Napa (21 miles).

  FOOD: Campers bring their own food for breakfasts and for Friday/Sunday evenings. Dinner Saturday will be a pot luck BBQ - meat/drinks provided but campers will bring an appetizer/side dish/dessert to share. Detailed logistics info will be sent to participants.

  CAMPING: Our group campsite requires advance registration/payment –full payment is required by Monday 9/21/20 (but will probably fill up before that date). Refunds available through 9/21/20.  No refunds (or transfers) after Monday 9/21/20 for any reason. 

  Total Camping Cost - $30 per person (same price for 1, 2 or 3 nights) (No charge if not camping or reserving your own campsite.)

      Payment options:

  1.      Via PalPal (Bank accounts - NO credit cards/debit cards) to Guy Shuman at: shumansteiner@gmail.com

  2.      Via Zelle (bank transfer) to Guy Shuman at: shumansteiner@gmail.com

  3.      Paper check payable to Guy Shuman mailed to:

       Guy Shuman

       3385 Truman Avenue

       Mountain View, CA 94040.

    

  (Registered riders will receive detailed logistics/check-in information a few days before the event.)

  REGISTRATION: Registration is required if camping - click "REGISTER" button on left. Please register even if just coming for the day (no charge if not camping).

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• LDT SUNDAY RIDE: NAPA VALLEY/FRANZ VALLEY LOOP BC/2(1500’)/30; D/3.5(4200’)/47

  • When
    Sun, September 27, 2020
  •  
    9:15 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

  LDT SUNDAY RIDE: NAPA VALLEY/FRANZ VALLEY LOOP

  • BC/2(1500’)/30; 
  • D/3.5(4200’)/47
    

  Our Sunday ride will start and finish at our Bothe-Napa Valley State Park group campsite. We’ll ride to and through lovely Calistoga, then explore the hills west of the town. On our return we’ll stop for lunch in Calistoga, about six miles from the finish. The D riders will add a challenging eight mile climbing extension up Ida Clayton Road. We will have separate B, C, and C+/D riding groups as needed. We reserved our group campsite for Sunday night so we can stay as long as we want on Sunday afternoon. Campers will be able to break down their tents and pack after finishing the ride (or stay overnight Sunday). Online route sheets/maps/gps.

  See Saturday NAPA VALLEY WEEKEND ride listing for logistics/registration information.

  INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

  MEETING TIME: 9:15 am for 9:30 departure

  MEETING LOCATION: All rides will start at our Bothe-Napa Valley State Park group campsite. Riders who are not camping can park in the day use parking area (there is an $8.00 daily parking fee per car). The group campsite is adjacent to the day use parking area on the opposite side of the restroom/shower building. Directions: From I-80 North, take CA-37 West, then CA-29 North to Napa, then continue North. The State Park entrance is about five miles past Saint Helena on the left side of Highway 128/29. Driving time from Palo Alto is about 2:15 hours.

  Please register on the web site (go to Saturday ride listing on online schedule) for our "2-3 day weekend" rides, so we can plan better, even if just coming for the day.

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