BTCEB Briones Trails Mixer POP-UP RIDE

BTCEB is co-hosting a Trails Mixer with Bay Area Bike Project, Stewards of Briones, and East Bay Regional Parks on 10/19.

Join us for a ride before the event where we'll take in a lap of Hank & Frank and Curl of the Burl in Briones Regional Park on Sunday October 19th at 8:30am. We will ride the two trails in the former pilot project zone that are closer to the entrance at the Alhambra Creek Staging area. Expect steep fire road climbs, and highly technical descents unlike most of what we have available to ride legally in the East Bay.

After the ride, stay for the Trails Mixer where they'll be food, beverages, and a chance to engage with other trail users! The Trails Mixer will run until 2pm, so you could even get out for another lap after!

The ride will be on the difficult side due to the climbing involved, and we’ll call out features and ride arounds on the single track to make sure everyone stays in their comfort zone.

These trails are rated black diamond, so riders should be comfortable descending on steep and loose terrain. There will be many bailout points along the ride if anyone gets in over their heads, and the wild flowers are still blooming so it should be a beautiful day out even if you cut the ride short.

Plan for under 10 mi and nearly 2000 ft of climbing.

This ride is probably best for technically proficient riders, intermediate to advanced in good aerobic condition. Definitely not for the beginner or the out of shape seasoned rider. You must enjoy a tough climb that leads to a great descent. Trails are steep like the steepest sections of back side of China camp generally, but with consistently steep and looser dirt. Trails are also fairly narrow bench cut like back side China camp in sections as well. There are gap jumps and drops on the trails in sections, and all have ride around options for the most part.

We'll meet at the Alhambra Creek Staging Area off of Brookwood Dr at the Tavan Trailhead at *8:30am* and plan to roll by 8:45am.

*This ride is not an officially supported group ride like our Gala or RLAG rides. The ride leader assumes no liability for participant riders. Bring plenty of water and trail-side nutrition, and your well tuned full suspension mountain bike is a must.

As always ride at your own risk.