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East Bay – Orinda: 21/52/72 Miles Hosted by Sunday Orinda Ride Series
April 23, 2023
@ 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
The Bears/Happy Valley/Diablo
21/52/72 Miles Rolling Hills & Steep Climbs
Ride ID 2645
Meet: 6:30 AM
Ride-Out: 7:00 AM
Rain Cancels
Welcome to the Sunday Orinda Ride Series. We are an all-pace/all-skill training program. We invite everyone – from novice to speedy – to join us. This years series is a late start/shortened training season, which means we will increase mileage just a little faster in the beginning to get caught up with everyone else.
The 12th week of the Orinda Ride Series starts off with The Bear Loop, but with a twist. After climbing Mama Bear and a Baby Bear or two, we’ll take a left onto Happy Valley Road. You’ll be happy that we’re skipping Papa Bear, but don’t let the name “Happy Valley Road” fool you. It’s quite a climb before descending into Lafayette for a break. Then it’s on to another break in Danville. If you’re up for it, the route takes us out and up to the “Y Junction” on Mt. Diablo. It’s 10 miles out and 10 miles back. You can do as much as you want, as little as you want, or none of it at all. If you skip Mt. Diablo, your ride will be 52 miles. We’ll then head back from Danville via Lafayette, St. Mary’s Road, and Moraga on our way back to Orinda.
RidewithGPS Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38996063/
All skill levels are welcome! If any ride is too much, we will work with you on making sure you have alternatives to the entire route. You will have a great bike ride. That’s a win! And remember, safety is critical. We will be following all bicycling laws and regulations as well as COVID regulations.!
Reach out with any of your questions or concerns. You really can do this.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP so we have an idea of whose coming. Have questions? Contact Mike Sese at mikesesalc@gmail.com
REQUIRED ITEMS: bike, helmet, water bottle(s), tire changing tools, and a mask.
COVID-19 Policy: Vaccination is required to participate. All participants must have received one Johnson & Johnson dose or the second Pfizer/Moderna dose at least two weeks before the Training Ride. Masks are required when 6’ of social distancing cannot be maintained. This includes rest stops, indoors and in vehicles with more than one person.
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