Cool to Placerville Loop
Details
Distance: 63 miles
Elevation: ~6,900 ft per RwGPS
Speed: ~14-15 mph average overall
Rider Level: Very Experienced
Sweep: No
Rest Stop: Starbucks, Placerville
Start/Finish: Holiday Market, Cool
7:45am meet; 8:00am Sharp Rollout
Explore the Gold Country! Another climbing focused ride, this time starting out in Cool. We will hit up a number of smaller towns, including Garden Valley and Spanish Flat before dropping down to the South Fork of the American River. Then a very steep climb out of the canyon on Mosquito Rd before rolling into Placerville where we will have a coffee/snack break. Then we pass through Cold Springs and Gold Hill on the way to Coloma, passing the birthplace of the Gold Rush as we climb back up to Cool.
We will have regroups after major climbs, but there is no sweep. I will stop for mechanicals. Please print your own route sheet or load the route on your device.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54431878
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Standard Disclaimer: helmets required, bring food & water, cash, and repair stuff to be self-sufficient. You should be comfortable riding roads with auto traffic, and some with little or no shoulder. Daytime running lights are strongly encouraged for added safety. By attending this event, you agree to our Liability Waiver.