Social Road Ride - 2 hours, Portola Valley Loop

## Road Ride overview

• Canada Road to Portola Valley Loop, returning via Whiskey Road. A highly traversed road bike circuit with ample room for riders and cars.
• 21.4 miles with about 1,100 ft of climbing;
  moderately hilly social road ride.”​
• average speed range “13–15 mph social pace”, "no‑drop," with stated regroup points. A/B group if needed.​
• Meet at crossing of Edgewood Road and Cañada Road.
  Wheels up at 10:08 AM prompt!
• GPS will be provided to attendees Friday prior to event

## Safety and legal basics

• Helmets required; bikes in safe working order (brakes, tires).​
• Remind riders that California traffic laws apply: ride as close as practicable to the right when safe, obey traffic lights and stop signs, and yield appropriately in crosswalks and at driveways.​
• No aggressive passing or weaving through traffic.​

## Group riding etiquette

• Predictability: Hold a straight line, no sudden braking or swerving; call out “slowing” or “stopping” before changing speed.​
• Communication: Use clear verbal calls and hand signals for turns, debris, potholes, cars behind/ahead, and pedestrians; pass hazards and calls down the line.​
• Positioning: Pass on the left with a quick “on your left,” and ride one or two abreast depending on lane width and traffic, singling up when cars need to pass.​
• Regroups: Robert's Market (both), corner of Santa Cruz and Sand Hill

## Cold‑weather clothing and gear

December in Redwood City is typically in the high‑50s for the daytime high and mid‑40s for lows, so a Saturday ride can feel chilly, especially in the shade and on descents.​

• Suggested kit: Long‑finger gloves, arm warmers or a long‑sleeve jersey, vest or light jacket, and leg warmers or tights; add a thin headband or cap under the helmet and wool socks or shoe covers if riders run cold.​
• Remind people to bring: 1 water bottle, some calories, a tube/CO2 or pump, and layers you can unzip on climbs and zip up for descents

## Optional (but encouraged) post-ride coffee

Little Store Restaurant (woodside road). Charming coffee spot with pastries and outdoor seating. 7 minute drive from meeting spot.