Tuesday night Water Dog ("B+" pace, Intermediate)

Join for a Tuesday evening Water Dog loop! Approx 8 miles and 1500 ft of climbing. (Some combination of Upper Creek, Finch, Rambler, John Brooks, Lake Loop, etc...) Hoping to make this a semi-regular thing.

Tires roll at 5:30 so get there at 5:15, please. We'll meet just *inside* the entrance gate off of Carlmont drive (near the porta-potty). Please don't gather in the parking lot.

**Decent fitness and intermediate technical abilities are required.**
(See ride guide linked below.) Expect punchy climbs, tight switchbacks, roots and other technical features, etc. We will stop at intersections and at the top of big climbs to regroup but we will strive to keep a moderate (B) pace. Pedal assist e-bikes are permitted at Water Dog and are OK on this ride (note that I'll be riding analog.)

**Shared trail reminder**: These are shared trails and mountain bike access is frequently challenged. As such, we'll be great ambassadors for our sport. This means riding responsibly, yielding to other users, and descending under full control. Bring a bell if you have one.

Please come with all the ride essentials: helmet, pads, water, snack, tools and a fully functional bike. If you are not sure if this ride is appropriate for you please message me through the app and we can discuss.

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, found at the link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eml9bs3b9aPik-XF9EuazGouBVefExveQXBc58Nkl9o/edit?usp=sharing

All of our rides require a helmet and properly maintained mountain bike.
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