A memorable (long) ride with several loop options.
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: 61 miles with 6,000 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
Danville / Mt Diablo Speed Bump Adventure
Route A: 40 miles with 3,900 feet of climbing, Traffic: light to moderate.
Route B: 30 miles with 3,500 feet of climbing.
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
Danville/ Mt Diablo Route Map
Start and end at the Orinda BART parking lot.
Route A: Full loop is 49 miles with 3,700 feet of climbing (Lunch in Crockett)
Route B: Several shorter routes are available (refer to the route map)
Orinda/Crockett/3 Bears Loop Route Map
| June 7, 2008 |
| 8:00 am | to | 3:00 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).
Route A: 44 miles with 5,400 ft of climbing.
Route B: See route A.
Directions to the starting point:
a. Either direction on 680, take the Berryesa East exit (towards the hills), then step b.
More info: South 880, take 237 East to 680, South on 680, then go to step a.
>From Peninsula: South 101, take 237 East to 680, South on 680, then go to step a.
>From San Jose- you’re on your own.
b. On Berryesa, At first signal lights, turn Right on North Capitol Ave.
c. Left on Penitencia Creek Road.
d. After passing resident’s homes on left, watch for 1st greenbelt parking on left..
e. Left into Parking, bathrooms, water available in Park.
Map to starting point
Link to Jer’s Garmin record of the 9/5/09 adventure.
