Please register for this event so that we will have an accurate headcount for breakfast/brunch reservations.
We need 2-3 SAG drivers - If you can SAG for us, please contact Edward Torres at coaching@svtriclub.org.
We'll cover your lunch, gas, and parking expenses.
Rain cancels this ride.
Wheels Roll Times:
C Ride: 9:40 AM - arrive by 9:30
B Ride: 9:45 AM - arrive by 9:30
Come ahead of time to get your bike prepped and ready to roll by the above times.
Come join us for our (almost) annual ride from Los Gatos to Zelda's on the Beach in Capitola. A leisurely
ride and a nice brunch/lunch. Not a typical training ride unless
you consider bike-brunch-bike a duathlon, but what great fun.
Figure ride takes ~2 hrs outbound and 2.5 hrs return.
We will probably reach Zelda's about 11:30 for those who want to meet us there.
Bring a bike lock if you can, we'll try to lock bikes together close to where we're eating brunch.
Start: Alma Bridge Road at Lexington Reservoir - Meet in the lot by the bathrooms just after crossing the dam.
Route: Around Lexington and then climb up to Summit road. Left on Summit
and then down Soquel-San Jose road. Drops us right into Capitola and
onto the beach. Which is where Zelda's comes in. Great food, outside on
the deck or inside if it's cool. After a little relaxation on the beach,
then head back to our starting point.
About 46 miles and maybe 3000' of climbing. A tad bit of climbing for
beginners perhaps, but the pace is pretty relaxed and all are welcomed.
Alternatively some may return via Eureka Canyon which adds about 10
miles and 1200' more of climbing.
If you aren't up for that much riding but could definitely eat, then
meet us at Zelda's for the food part.
Anyone who can offer to help with SAG, please contact Edward at coaching@svtriclub.org
If you know you will want to be SAG'ed back from Capitola, please let Edward know ASAP.
Directions to Start: Heading south on 17 about a mile or two past Los
Gatos, take the Bear Creek Rd exit, go back across the highway, take a
left on Santa Cruz hwy, get back on 17 North briefly and immediately get
off on Alma Bridge Rd. On the other side of the dam, there will be a
parking lot (boat launch) and parking along the road on the right side.
Bike route:
Alma Bridge Rd
R Aldercroft Heights
L Old Santa Cruz Hwy,
L Summit Rd
R Soquel San Jose Rd, becomes Bay Ave, then Slight Right on Monterey
Ave, and turns into Esplanade right at Zelda's on the Beach.
Return is back the way we came.
Monterey Ave.
Stay to left turns into Bay Ave.
Straight Bay Ave. turns into Porter St. becomes Soquel-San Jose
L Summit Rd.
R Old Santa Cruz Hwy
[ Short cut option: Stay on Old Santa Cruz
R. Hwy 17 (short stretch on right shoulder)
R. Alma Bridge Rd exit and go clockwise back to start ]
R Aldercroft Heights
L Alma Bridge Rd counter-clock back to start