La Ruta Loca Randonnee (LRLR)
When: Saturday, July, 10th, 2010 at 6:00am
Where: Marina Safeway Start (15 Marina Blvd, San Francisco)
Description: 2010 edition of the original NorCal Mixed terrain event, La Ruta Loca Randonnee! ~15000 ft. in ~124 miles of fireroads and pavement. This is NOT a race but a (FREE) self flagellation ordeal. 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. We start At the Marina Safeway in San Francisco and ride the Marin Headlands up and down to Muir Woods then up to Pantoll Ranger Station continuing to Lake Lagunitas. Connect to the Bolinas Ridge fire road via Fairfax Bolinas Rd. Pay a visit to Mountain Bike Cycles in Point Reyes Station before returning via pavement to do the Paradise loop. Wait, you are not there yet! go once more up Mt tam this time to the West Point Inn and connect again to Pantoll Ranger Station. A few miles of pavement to get to the Marin headlands and then after a few more hills you'll have the Golden Gate Bridge under your eyes. 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 a FREE event. This is NOT an official randonneuring event, just a harder than usual training ride, you will be riding at your own risk!)