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John Nicholas Trail. You can look forward to 10 miles of technical terrain and at least 1000 feet of climbing at a casual pace. This trails are ebike friendly so you welcome
easy to moderate pace
Intended for participants with dirt single track riding experience; able to climb and descend steep on moderately-rough trails. Recreational ride ,
at a social pace on a wide range of fire roads and single-track trails. For riders in good physical condition if you struggle with climbing or have had medical issues limiting your fitness, this ride is not for you. Not sure, please discuss this with a ride leader prior to signing up.
Bring a helmet, plenty of water, snacks and sunscreen. Dress for the weather.
Driving Directions from Los Gatos:
Take Highway 17 South towards Santa Cruz. At around Lexington Reservoir take the Bear Creek exit, which puts you on Montevina Road. Go through the stop sign and go about 0.3 miles, then make a left onto Black Road. Continue up Black Road for about 3 miles, and look for the entrance to Sanborn Park on the right.
The road is very narrow so be careful and watch for other cars and bikes. There is limited parking right before, and slightly above. Recommend carpooling if possible.NOW THE NITTY GRITTY...
West Coast Mountain Bikers is a group riding community. We don't encourage individuals to come out to our rides that want to do their own ride five minutes after starting with us. We start together and stick together. If new to our group, please take the time to read our Ride Rating Guide Here...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eml9bs3b9aPik-XF9EuazGouBVefExveQXBc58Nkl9o/edit?usp=s
All of our rides require a helmet and properly maintained mountain bike.
Riders should be sure to read the description of the ride fully prior to their RSVP. Rides will vary by location and organizer, so be sure to sign up for rides that are appropriate for your skill and fitness level. If unsure if an event is appropriate, contact the event host prior to the event. If you have an existing medical condition please consult your doctor prior to joining an event.
Meetup.com and West Coast Mountain Bikers do not allow minors to attend events. We will occasionally make exceptions, so long as the parent is also in attendance.
The event host and organizers ultimately have the last call on who can and cannot attend a particular event. When a members safety is concerned we will always err on the side of caution.
If you have any questions, related to the group, or our events feel free to email our President, David Butler, at sanjosemtb@gmail.com
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