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Mixed Terrain ride Calendar
These are proposed dates for Mixed Terrain rides (paved/off road in one ride) that Start In San Francisco. The idea is to build up skills and endurance leading to a run of La Ruta Loca Randonnee, a 200k Mixed Terrain epic ride scheduled for July 19th (2008).
The cue sheets:
- Mixed Terrain 101 cue sheet (PDF)
- Traditional Mixed Terrain cue sheet (PDF)
- Bolinas Mixed Terrain cue sheet (PDF)
- La Baby Ruta Loca cue sheet (PDF)
- La Ruta Loca Randonnee (LRLR cue sheet (PDF)
Mixed Terrain 101
When: Saturday, May, 24th, 2008 at 8:00am
Where: Strauss Statue (GG Bridge)
Description: A good 50 miles of riding, 17 of them on fireroads, approximately 5900 feet of climbing. It sounds short but believe me it is not a ride in the park but it is not a grueling ride either, just right. This makes a great first Mixed Terrain ride for an accomplished "roadie".
When: Saturday, May, 24th, 2008 at 8:00am
Where: Strauss Statue (GG Bridge)
Description: A good 50 miles of riding, 17 of them on fireroads, approximately 5900 feet of climbing. It sounds short but believe me it is not a ride in the park but it is not a grueling ride either, just right. This makes a great first Mixed Terrain ride for an accomplished "roadie".
Traditional Mixed Terrain
When: Saturday, June, 7th, 2008 at 8:00am
Where: Staruss Statue (GG Bridge)
Description: This ride is a little over 50 miles and has some serious climbing (8000+ ft climbing) but is is all done on maintained fireroads or paved roads. There are some sections of steep climbing on loose soil and also some good descents. A demanding ride with great rewards for those who do it. About 50%/50% Fireroad/pavement.
When: Saturday, June, 7th, 2008 at 8:00am
Where: Staruss Statue (GG Bridge)
Description: This ride is a little over 50 miles and has some serious climbing (8000+ ft climbing) but is is all done on maintained fireroads or paved roads. There are some sections of steep climbing on loose soil and also some good descents. A demanding ride with great rewards for those who do it. About 50%/50% Fireroad/pavement.
Bolinas Mixed Terrain
When: Saturday, June, 21st, 2008 at 8:00am
Where: Strauss Statue (Golden Gate Bridge)
Description: This is a hard ride of about 80 miles, lots of climbing ~9900ft. Most climbing done on fireroads, some of them are in better condition than others. Bolinas Ridge is notorious for being in excellent condition one day and bad two weeks later, also it can get cold inside that canopy of trees, be pepared for extreme weather conditions. Like all other rides here you face many different micro climates so clothes and food preparation are key.
When: Saturday, June, 21st, 2008 at 8:00am
Where: Strauss Statue (Golden Gate Bridge)
Description: This is a hard ride of about 80 miles, lots of climbing ~9900ft. Most climbing done on fireroads, some of them are in better condition than others. Bolinas Ridge is notorious for being in excellent condition one day and bad two weeks later, also it can get cold inside that canopy of trees, be pepared for extreme weather conditions. Like all other rides here you face many different micro climates so clothes and food preparation are key.
Baby Ruta Loca Mix Terrain
When: Saturday, July, 5th, 2008 at 7:00am
Where: Marina Safeway
Description: A combination of two of the previous rides. First we do most of the Traditional Mixed Terrain Ride, on the way back to San Francisco instead of climbing Camino Alto, turn left towards Corte Madera following the Mixed Terrain 101 route from that point to the GG Bridge. The result is an 80 miler of 50%/50% fireroads/pavement. A tough, though ride that will test the endurance of most riders. Lots of climbing. Pack a bike light just in case.
When: Saturday, July, 5th, 2008 at 7:00am
Where: Marina Safeway
Description: A combination of two of the previous rides. First we do most of the Traditional Mixed Terrain Ride, on the way back to San Francisco instead of climbing Camino Alto, turn left towards Corte Madera following the Mixed Terrain 101 route from that point to the GG Bridge. The result is an 80 miler of 50%/50% fireroads/pavement. A tough, though ride that will test the endurance of most riders. Lots of climbing. Pack a bike light just in case.
La Ruta Loca Randonnee (LRLR)
When: Saturday, July, 19th, 2008 at 6:00am
Where: Marina Safeway Start
Description: 1st group start for LRLR This is and epic ride in all the sense of the word, not a good ride to do if you have never done other Mixed Terrain rides however it is an excellent ride if you come with the right mindset and bicycle. 200k of joy if you like me value a good ride. Do the Bolinas Mixed Terrain Ride using the Traditional Mixed Terrain Ride, on the way back instead of climbing Camino Alto to get to Mill Valley, join the Mixed Terrain 101 route. About 13-14k feet elevation gain. It should keep you busy for the best part of a day and maybe some of the night, it may be a good idea to bring a light just in case. (Please note: This is NOT an official randonneuring event, just a harder than usual training ride)
When: Saturday, July, 19th, 2008 at 6:00am
Where: Marina Safeway Start
Description: 1st group start for LRLR This is and epic ride in all the sense of the word, not a good ride to do if you have never done other Mixed Terrain rides however it is an excellent ride if you come with the right mindset and bicycle. 200k of joy if you like me value a good ride. Do the Bolinas Mixed Terrain Ride using the Traditional Mixed Terrain Ride, on the way back instead of climbing Camino Alto to get to Mill Valley, join the Mixed Terrain 101 route. About 13-14k feet elevation gain. It should keep you busy for the best part of a day and maybe some of the night, it may be a good idea to bring a light just in case. (Please note: This is NOT an official randonneuring event, just a harder than usual training ride)
SFR 200km RUSA's 10th anniversary
When: Sunday, August, 17th, 2008 at 12:00am
Where: Park'n Ride lot at Lucas Valley and Highway 101
Description: The route would head up to the Russian River area and then return along the coast. Some roads are familiar to SFR riders others may be new. It's a great route.
When: Sunday, August, 17th, 2008 at 12:00am
Where: Park'n Ride lot at Lucas Valley and Highway 101
Description: The route would head up to the Russian River area and then return along the coast. Some roads are familiar to SFR riders others may be new. It's a great route.
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