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Niles : Palomares/Calaveras Road Loop — MOVED BACK ONE WEEK to 8/13
August 13
ATTENTION/ATTENTION: If you are riding the CCC we will be gathering for lunch at Bronco Billy’s in Niles. This will be a meeting for an hour or so to provide information about riding the CCC — Daily routine, camping, motels, laundry, bike maintenance, route, getting home, etc. etc. We will, of course, answer questions you may have. If you are going to be at this session, go to:
https://www.meetup.com/cycling4fun/events/286986120/
And click attend. No Walkins
NOTE: START/FINISH POINT FOR THIS RIDE IS NILES TOWN PLAZA WEST PARKING LOT, 37592 NILES CANYON BLVD.
RIDE A: For a big workout we offer the Palomares Mountain alternative. This route leaves the Niles Canyon road to go over Palomares Mtn and on to Dublin. It then goes down Foothill road to Sunol where it picks up the Calaveras Road loop. 58 miles and 4,150 feet Climbing
The optional ride details including map, cue sheet, and Garmin uploads are here:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34191203
RIDE B: Intermediate, hilly. Moderate traffic on Niles Canyon. Light traffic on scenic Calaveras Road. This route covers the same as Ride A but without the climb over Palomares Mtn to Dublin. 38 miles with 2,200 feet climbing
Ride details including map, cue sheet, and Garmin uploads are here:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34255593
Any changes in this ride, including cancellation, due to weather or other evil doing will be posted on the www.cycling4fun.com website by 7:00am the day of the ride.
Starting time is 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am – Cue sheets 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.