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Livermore- Annual Mines Road Adventure

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March 28, 2009
9:00 amto3:00 pm

Start at 9:00am in Livermore for an awesome Mines Road adventure.

  • Route A: 59.5 miles out-and-back (AKA: up-and-up), 4,080 feet of climbing (2,860 to junction/lunch, 1,220 return).
  • Route B: ?? miles, turn back when ever you need/want to.
  • Route C: Windmills of Livermore (Altamont Pass)- 32 miles with 1,700 feet of climbing.
    It is a two+ water bottle ride/adventure.
  • Route D: Patterson Pass/Corral Hollow Loop- 43.3 miles with 2,710 feet of climbing.
  • Food, beverages and restroom available at the Junction (29.5 miles).

    Directions to starting point (be there by 8:45am):
    Meet at Shopping Center at Livermore Ave and Pacific Ave…
    East bay & West Bay riders take 580E towards Stockton and in Livermore, take the Livermore Ave exit.
    Turn Right (South) at 1st light (Livermore Ave South).  Go about 2 miles and turn Left at Pacific Ave.  Bath room arrangements: stop at gas station after 580 exit, or use Emil Villas in shopping center.  Plus, at the beginning of the ride- public bathrooms available 1 mile south at sports field complex.
    MapQuest: Intersection S Livermore Ave & Pacific Ave, Livermore

    Mines Road Route MapMines Road ProfileLivermore Loops


    Crissy Field (SF)- various Marin Loops

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    March 21, 2009
    9:00 amto2:00 pm

    Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy various loops:

    • Route 1: Marin Headlands & Paradise Dr Loop- 48 miles with 2,580 feet climbing.
    • Route 2: Paradise Dr Loop without Headlands- 42 miles with1,840 feet climbing.
    • Route 3: Tiburon and return- 35 miles with 1,200 feet climbing.
    • Route 4: Out & Back to end of bike path at Richardson Bay- 18 miles with 600 feet climbing.

    Directions to starting point via MapQuest: Sports Basement, 610 Mason Street, SF. Go to beach access parking near the bathroom building with wind sock.

    Map of Rides
    Crissy Field - various Marin Loops


    Canada Road/Hwy 92 (San Mateo)- Pescadero/Tunitas Creek & shorter loops

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    March 7, 2009
    8:00 amto3:00 pm

    A memorable (long) ride with several loop options.  A great preparation for next week’s Solvang Century.

    Route A: 65 miles with 6,000 feet of climbing. Up Old La Honda, lunch in Pescadero, Up Tunitas Creek, Down Kings Mountain/Huddard Park.

    Route B: 62 miles with 5,600 feet of climbing. Up Hwy 84, lunch in Pescadero, Up Tunitas Creek, Down Skyline/Hwy 92.

    Route C: 35 miles with 3,800 feet of climbing- return after completing the Old La Honda climb.

    Route D: 32 miles with 1,800 feet of climbing- Portola Valley Loop.
    Directions to starting point:
    1a. From East Bay- take the San Mateo Bridge (Highway 92) West, follow signs to Half Moon Bay.
    1b. From 101 South or North- take Highway 92 West (Half Moon Bay).
    2. On 92, as you approach the 280 interchange, be in the left lane still following sign to Half Moon Bay.
    3. After you go under 280, be in the LEFT lane and TURN LEFT at the 1st signal onto Canada Road.
    4. Park on either side of Canada Road on the shoulder.

    Canada Road-Pescadero-Tunitas Creek Route Map

    Canada Road-Pescadero-Tunitas Creek Girlie Map


    Crissy Field (SF)- various Marin Loops

    || Filed under: Events
    February 21, 2009
    9:00 amto2:00 pm

    Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy various loops:

    • Route 1: Marin Headlands & Paradise Dr Loop- 48 miles with 2,580 feet climbing.
    • Route 2: Paradise Dr Loop without Headlands- 42 miles with1,840 feet climbing.
    • Route 3: Tiburon and return- 35 miles with 1,200 feet climbing.
    • Route 4: Out & Back to end of bike path at Richardson Bay- 18 miles with 600 feet climbing.

    Directions to starting point via MapQuest: Sports Basement, 610 Mason Street, SF. Go to beach access parking near the bathroom building with wind sock.

    Map of Rides
    Crissy Field - various Marin Loops


    Livermore- Patterson Pass/Corral Hollow Rd Loop

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    February 28, 2009
    9:00 amto1:30 pm

  • Route C: Windmills of Livermore (Altamont Pass)- 32 miles with 1,700 feet of climbing.
    It is a two+ water bottle ride/adventure.
  • Route D: Patterson Pass/Corral Hollow Loop- 43.3 miles with 2,710 feet of climbing.
  • Food, beverages and restroom available at the Motorcycle Park on Corral Hollow Road.

    Directions to starting point (be there by 8:45am):
    Meet at Shopping Center at Livermore Ave and Pacific Ave…
    East bay & West Bay riders take 580E towards Stockton and in Livermore, take the Livermore Ave exit.
    Turn Right (South) at 1st light (Livermore Ave South).  Go about 2 miles and turn Left at Pacific Ave.  Bath room arrangements: stop at gas station after 580 exit, or use Emil Villas in shopping center.  Plus, at the beginning of the ride- public bathrooms available 1 mile south at sports field complex.
    MapQuest: Intersection S Livermore Ave & Pacific Ave, Livermore

    Livermore Loops