East Wilder Ranch / UCSC (Intermediate- / 18 miles / 1700 ft / C pace)

Let's ride some mellower trails in the woods of UCSC and east Wilder Ranch. These are not too steep and are a great place to hone your technical skills towards the next level.

We meet at Wilder Ranch parking lot at around 9:20. Wheels roll at 9:30.

Route:
From the parking lot, ascend across USCS campus on paved trails and roads towards the water tanks, where our ride truly begins. We'll kick things off on a long, winding channel, followed by a section that feels like a constant surge of ups and downs. Then, we'll navigate a trail where you'll need to be on the lookout for hidden treasures, before hitting the path named for a legendary football team. Afterwards, we'll hop our way down (if you're feeling it) towards a fictional amusement park, before finishing the ride with a casual Engelsman descent and maybe an optional bonus Cowboy loop.

Difficulty: Low Intermediate. Most trails are not too steep/technical, and a great place to hone your skills. Many optional features on the side. There are a few difficult sections that can be walked. Most climbs are done early and on paved road/trails so it's not as hard as it seems.

Pace: C. We regroup at every intersection and take it easy on the climbs.

There will be small sections where we will be sharing the road with cars. Ride single-file on the road and obey traffic rules.

Bring:
- Helmet
- Water and snacks
- Trailside repair tools
- A well-maintained bike.

This ride has many intersections, so keeping the group small for easier navigation. Please be reasonably sure you are coming before signing up to leave room for others. Dropping off at the last minute is NOT cool!

Guest riders are not allowed; this ride is for WCMB members. If you have a guest, please have them join. Liability etc. Thank you.

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 you are new to our group, please take a moment to read our Ride Rating Guide, available 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.
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.

Release of Liability:By joining this event, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE it's owners, principals, affiliates, presenters, organizer, assistant organizer, hosts and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for injuries, damages, death and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice or information contained herein. You further agree that if you or someone under your supervision uses the information on this website you assume all risks of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release providers from all liability.