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San Mateo/Pacifica/HMB Loop

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May 31, 2008
8:30 amto1:30 pm

Meet at Our Place Restaurant in San Mateo.  Ride begins at 8:30am.
Bathroom & food/water available.
Route includes Saywer Camp Trail, Skyline Blvd., Sharp Park Road, Hwy 1, Pacifica & Devil’s Slide, Half Moon Bay, return Hwy 92.
40 Miles with (only) 2,800 feet of climbing.
Return between 12:30pm-1:00pm and then have lunch/social at Our Place.
For your personal directions to the starting place:
Using MapQuest (or whatever)-
742 Polhemus
San Mateo, CA

San Mateo/Pacifica/HMB Loop route map


San Mateo/Pacifica/HMB Loop

<>Meet at Our Place Restaurant in San Mateo.
Bathroom & food/water available.
Route includes Sawyer Camp Trail, Skyline Blvd., Sharp Park Road, Hwy 1, Pacifica & Devil’s Slide, Half Moon Bay, return Hwy 92.
40 Miles with (only) 2,800 feet of climbing.

16 mile loop availablebt turning around at North end of Sawyer Camp Road.

<>Return between 4-5 hours and then have lunch/social at Our Place Restaurant.
For your personal directions to the starting place:
Using MapQuest (or whatever)-
742 Polhemus
San Mateo,CA

San Mateo/Pacifica/HMB Loop route map


Annual Los Gatos/Capitola/Mt. Charlie Adventure

June 7, 2008
8:00 amto3:00 pm

Annual Los Gatos/Santa Cruz/Capitola/Mt. Charlie Adventure…Starts at 8:00am.
Route A: Starting at beyond Dam parking area-53 miles with 4,100 feet of climbing. The reward = a wonderful lunch at Gayle’s Bakery/Deli!
Route B ??? turnback when ever, where ever.
Directions to starting point:
Meet at Alma Bridge Road parking area-
Directions to the ‘beyond the Dam’ parking:
Continue West on Highway 17 past Highway 9 exits.Take Bear Creek exit, cross over Highway 17 and then return East on Highway 17.
Take next exit (Alma Bridge Road), follow signs to Dam… drive beyond dam and park at paved parking area on right side of Alma Bridge Road (outhouses available).

Los Gatos/Capitola route profileLos Gatos-Capitola Girlie Route Map


Mt. Bike (or road bike or hike) at Big Basin Park

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September 6, 2008

Saturday, September 6, 2008. Lynn & Jim Bryant are leading another Mt. Bike adventure at Big Basin State Park. Gather around 9:00am-9:30am at the Group Day Area and begin the Mt. Bike ride at 10:00am. The ride is 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours (13 miles with 1,800 feet of climbing for the biggest loop). Road ride also begins at 10:00am- 18 mile out-and-back to Boulder Creek and/or 16 mile out-and-back to  North entrance of park.  BBQ at 2:00pm. Event open to family and friends for hiking or Mt. Biking and the BBQ. You bring your own beverages and food for the grill and we’ll provide the utensils, tablecloths, charcoal, napkins, and plastic cups. Please RSVP via Jer (510-388-8048) or Lynn (510-305-2321).
Directions to Big Basin State Park

Big Basin Mt. Bike Route


Danville-Morgan Territory Loop

April 5, 2008
8:30 amto2:00 pm

Start at 8:30am in Danville for the Morgan Territory loop (around Mt. Diablo).
Route A: 53 miles with 3,400 feet of climbing, Traffic: light to moderate.
Route B: 25 mile out & back… but not around.
via Walnut Creek/Clayton/Morgan Territory Road/Highland Road/Camino Tassajara.
Directions to starting point in Lunardi’s (formerly Adronico) Market parking lot in Danville.
On 680 (North or South bound), in Danville, take the Diablo Rd West exit.
Go West to end, turn Left on South Hartz Ave.
Go two blocks and turn Right on Church Street.
Proceed straight thru signal light into parking area of Lunardi’s Market- use 4 hour parking area next to bike trail.

Or use Mapquest to 345 Railroad Ave, Danville, CA 94526

Bathrooms and water available.

Danville-Morgan Territory Route Map

Danville-Morgan Territory Profile