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Palm Springs: 90 Miles Hosted by Desert Roadrunners
April 23, 2023
@ 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
5 Fun Climbs – The Starbucks Hop
90 Miles, Steep Hills with Long Climbs
Ride ID 2687
Meet: 6:30 AM
Ride-Out: 7:00 AM
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We replaced our old ride to Joshua Tree & back with this local climbing extravaganza!! This is the hardest training ride of the season, so be forewarned, & inspired! This is somewhat like Day 4 of ALC. And it comes with a pre-requisite: riders doing this ride MUST have completed a 75 mile with 2500′ of climbing or more. Why? Safety – in desert heat, there’s a fine line between “stretching” and “exceeding” your own limits. This 90 mile ride climbs 5 local hills (Worsley, Cuando, Edom, 1000 Palms Canyon & the 74) with a stop at Starbucks in between each one. We’ll climb 4300′. And temps are supposed to hit 90. There are ways to make this route shorter w/ less climbing starting around mile 30. We’ll meet at the Starbucks at World Gym on Sunrise at 6:30, ride out at 7. Riders MUST arrive fed, HYDRATED, 2 water bottles with ice, & sunscreen for the day! Come challenge yourself, but keep a friend on speed-dial in case you need to call it early.
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 Tim Wood at drakofiero@icloud.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.
If you experience problems with the RSVP button, please email the RSVP to drakofiero@icloud.com
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