Roadies!!!
So much to get excited about, including two amazing training camps starting
in one month. Arrive early, the rides leave on the hour, not 10 minutes after.
San Luis Obispo - meet at Black Horse ( 1065 Higuera Street, 93401)
Friday December 5; Ride leaves at 1:00 PM, heads south (Huasna) 3-4 hours.
Saturday December 6; Ride leaves at 9:00 AM and heads "up the coast,"
to the infamous Santa Rosa Creek (aka "The Wall") climb.80+ miles.
Returning Old Creek and Hwy 1.Plan on 5-6 hours and a "B" group
that may skip the climb and head back early.
Sunday December 7; Ride leaves at 9:00 AM and heads south to the
Nipomo Mesa, 75+ mileswith bail out points for those who need to leave early.
4-5 hours.
__________________________________________________________ Santa Rosa - meet downtown at 4th and D Streets (Peet's/Starbucks)______________________________ _______
Friday December 12; Ride leaves at 1:00 PM and heads north - Windsor,
Guerneville, Graton loop 3-4 hours.
Saturday December 13; Ride leaves at 10:00 AM and heads west to
Coleman Valley (reverse route of Tour of California), back through Russian
River,Occidental and the hills of Sebastopol. Returning through Cotati and
Sonoma Mt. Plan on 6 hours and a "B" group that may head back early
the second time through Occidental. 87 miles, 6 hours.
Sunday December 14; Ride leaves at 10:00 AM and heads east to
Trinity Grade. Regroup at Cavedale firestation and head to Napa Valley for
the last climb of the weekend, Spring Mountain. 5-6 hours.
DETAILS!FRI RIDE
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A. The Santa Rosa Camp will include a 6pm Saturday night dinner party at
the Riviera Restaurant. Space is limited to the first 50 riders who email me
(with the subject line "Riviera" - slopedro@gmail.com) they are attending
how many people in their party, AND willing to pay (about $30 per person)
for an exceptional multiple course Italian meal from the Pesce family.
B. We'll see the likes of many teams represented at the Happy Hills,
but two hometown teams will be expected in full force.
The team (BOBA vs. NORCAL) which shows the most colors,
does the most miles, and represents Santa Rosa the best will receive an
incredible prize fit just for them - to be given out at the opening night of
Tuesday Night Twilight's - 2009.
C. See links to google maps below for detailed route descriptions.
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SAT RIDE!
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SUN RIDE!
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The basic facts remain the same.
1. This is a free winter endurance training camp. Rides usually
generate between40 and 100 experienced riders (Pro's, Olympians,
National Champs,weekend warriors, etc.), you must be able to
handle your bike well in a group and always be prepared to fix
your own flats and find your own way back to the group/home.
Several of the days, however, will have sag support.
At least one water/pee stop can be had each day but bring all the food
you need with you.
2. This is not a race, and while the routes are hilly and the
workouts are hard, December champions are frowned upon.
Both the SLO and SR camps will have some hard climbs where
folks can be "turned loose" to regroup at the top.
Other than that, we will try to stay together.
3. Chris Black is the ride leader in San Luis Obispo and
I'll take the reigns in Santa Rosa. While there will
be bathrooms available at the start, please take care
of nature's business before arriving. Rides leave on
time, so arrive a half hour early for coffee.
Looking forward taking over county roads as a
massive group, getting fit and having a blast!
