Eastside 001 V. 2.0 C/3/35

Important Note: This ride is also posted at gatherist.org. Click the link to sign up there or you may sign up here if you wish. Please sign up on one site only. Also note I will be transitioning all my rides to gatherist.org in the next few months.

This is a C paced ride meaning the final average should be between 12-14 MPH, though the pace during the ride may exceed that occasionally. Riders should stay within sight of the main group. We’ll ride down Freeman Road on this ride rather than up it which can be exhilarating.

However, for those of you who like climbs I have included an out and back climb of North El Camino Ricanado. This climb starts at 0.0 % and ramps up to 6% ,while briefly hitting 9%, in just under one mile. This section is optional. You can choose to wait for those who want to ride this to return.

Ride Description:

Leaving Black Rock Coffee we’ll turn left and ride on Broadway to Old Spanish Trail. Then down Freeman Road to Broadway turning right then left on Wentworth. Turning right onto East Cape Horn Drive we’ll meander down a few roads until we turn left onto Reddington Road, which becomes Tanque Verde. Just over a ¼ mile later will be the right turn for North El Camino Ricanado. Here you can ride up the hill or wait for the others to return.

After the climb we’ll turn right back onto Reddington/Tanque Verde and ride to North Soldier Trail and turn right. Turning right on Prince we’ll then turn left on Silver road and then left onto East Rodger Road. A quick right after that will bring us into Agua Caliente Park where for our rest break.

Leaving the park we’ll head back to Soldier Trail turn right until we reach the Catalina Highway. We’ll cross the highway and ride down to Snyder. We’ll turn right onto Snyder, then left onto Houghton. Following Houghton we’ll turn right onto Speedway and then ride to the Loop at Speedway and the Pantano wash. From there we will ride south on the Loop and exit at Broadway. Turn right when you exit on Broadway and ride back to Black Rock Coffee.

Find the route here

Preview the North El Camino Ricanado Strava segment here

Wheels rolling at at the time listed above. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start to sign the ride waiver.

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What to Bring:

• No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.
• Food & fluids for 2 hours - 2 24oz Bottles or Hydration Pack.
• Bring a tube/patch kit and a way to inflate your tires.
• Be sure your bike is in good mechanical condition.
• CPSC approved helmets must always be worn while riding.

If you are riding, I ask that you agree that:

• You will obey traffic laws. Drive your bike as you would your car.
• You are a representative of the greater cycling community and will therefore conduct yourself appropriately.
• You will represent GABA well.
• While riding, you will respect others. You will take care when passing pedestrians and other cyclists: ring your bell or call out "Passing" or "Good morning!" before passing.
• If any of these standards are unclear, you can ask for clarification.

Route subject to change based upon, weather, road conditions, group requests, and/or the ride leader getting lost or forgetting his helmet.