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Away Pinole Carquinez loop - Betsy

When
13 Feb 2016
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Kaiser Alameda

Ride Leader: Betsy

Start: 8:00AM

Description: 3/B-C/30We will meet at Kaiser at 0800 and car pool to Pinole Valley Park. From There we will go down Pinole Valley Rd to Alhambra Valley Rd, turn left on Alhambra Ave, the Left on Franklin toward Mc Ewen Rd. Up Mc Ewen to Carquinez scenic dr to Ponoma. Sonoma to San Pablo Ave it back to Pinole Valley Rd and to the Parking area. Bring snacks, spare tubes, and 2 water bottles. Make arrangements for car pool here on the forum

TEAM ALAMEDA ride ratings, in this order = HILLINESS / PACE / MILEAGE

Hilliness Group / Grades Description / Example
1: 0-2 % Essentially flat/ All Alameda, Marina rides
2: 2-6 % A Few Low Hills/ Montclair Peets, Domingo Peets rides
3: 6-8 % Moderately Hilly/ Tunnel, Skyline, Redwood, Butters Canyon
4: 6-12 % Very Hilly / Three Bears, Pinehurst, Snake Rd., Claremont
5: 12+ % Extremely Hilly / Marin, Vollmer, Hiller, Thorndale, Ascot, Donald Dr.

Pace Group / Average Miles per Hour, Ride Description (varies, depends on leader)
A: 8 -10 Easy Pace, frequent stops, good for new riders
B: 10-12 Steady Pace, fewer stops, for experienced riders
C: 12-14 Steady faster pace, most century riders are this pace
D: 14-16 Fast pace, for strong experienced riders, maybe one stop

Away Pinole Carquinez loop - Betsy

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