Mt Charlie Road is totally gone from slides during the Spring storms.

RIDE A: 50 miles with 4,260 feet of climbing.  One of the big three difficult and demanding rides. in the Cycling4Fun inventory. Starts with some serious climbing then takes it easy on you for a while. But the last quarter of the ride has several long double digit (grade) climbs.

The reward = a wonderful lunch at Gayle’s Bakery/Deli in Capitola! Bring water and a little food for the top of the second climb.

RIDE B: Turn back whenever, returning from the bakery works but be aware it’s not shorter, just a little gentler.

More information, map, cue sheets, and Garmin download here:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33428393

The starting point can be a little tricky. These directions may help:

We will meet at Alma Bridge Road parking area (aka: Lexington Reservoir County Park Boat Launch)-
Coming from west, continue on Highway 17 past the Highway 9 exits. Take Bear Creek exit, turn left and cross over Highway 17 and then rejoin Highway 17 going East.
Take next exit (Alma Bridge Road), follow signs to Dam… Drive beyond dam to a paved parking area on the right side of Alma Bridge Road (outhouses available).
There is free off-road (dirt) parking on both sides of the road but there is a $6.00 fee to park in the paved Lexington Reservoir boat launch area parking lot.

If you are planning to ride, please go to the Cycling4Fun meetup site and click the attend button under the ride notice — https://www.meetup.com/Cycling4Fun/

Any changes in these rides, including cancellation, due to weather or other evil doing will be posted on the Cycling4Fun.com  website by 7:00am the day of the ride.

Please arrive at the start by 8:15am to prepare for an 8:30am departure. Cue sheets/Directions will be on the windshield for late arrivals. Look for a vehicle in the parking area with an orange traffic cone on top. Ride leader is Bob Carlson. Helmets required