TOUR ROUTES

Routes include mountain roads, auto traffic, and a few bike lanes.

We encourage slower riders to arrive 30 minutes before the start time for their route to insure proper support during their ride. All courses close at 6:00 PM!

112 Mile route (9000 ft. of climbing)
(6:00 to 8:00 AM start)—Goes through Los Altos Hills, climbs Page Mill, descends Alpine, climbs Haskins Hill, and goes down the coast to Santa Cruz. Returns through Scotts Valley and up Mountain Charlie, Summit, and Skyline. Finally, descends from Saratoga Gap, climbs Pierce and Mt. Eden, and cruises back to the VA.

100 K Hilly route (6100 ft. of climbing)
(7:00 to 9:00 AM start)—Follows the 112 Mile route up Page Mill, goes north to Sky Londa, descends to La Honda, climbs Alpine, goes south to Saratoga Gap, descends, climbs Pierce and Mt. Eden, and cruises back to the VA. [There are bail-out options at the top of Page Mill for a 37-mile ride with 3600 ft. of climbing or a 46-mile ride with 5000 ft. of climbing.]

50 K route (1200 ft. of climbing)
(8:00 to 10:00 AM start)—Goes south through Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, then back north to Atherton and Menlo Park. Returns through Palo Alto to the VA.

Combined route profiles.

Tour Support provided to all participants includes a detailed route sheet, road direction arrows, rider tags, food and drink at roadside rest stops, radio dispatched SAG support, and a 2008 patch at the end. Do not leave the V A Palo Alto Health Care System Hospital parking lot on Sunday before the designated start time or you may get to the rest stops before the food arrives.

CREDENTIALS & OTHER DOCUMENTATION

Route Sheets and Rider Numbers may be picked up Saturday, May 31, 2008, between noon and 4 pm. Go to The Bicycle Outfitter, 963 Fremont Ave., Los Altos (off Foothill Expressway near Miramonte/Loyola Drive — Google Map).

SIGNING IN

All riders will need to submit a signed Release Form (either when registering or at sign-in) to be able to pick up their Route Sheets and Rider Numbers. In addition, all riders under the age of 14 must carry with them a Minor’s Medical Release Form signed by a parent guardian. Forms will be available on-site or you can print a copy in advance and bring it with you (see links to “Sequoia Release Form” and “Sequoia Minor’s Medical Form” below).

GETTING TO THE START

The tours begin at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System parking lot on Miranda Ave. near Arastradero Road and Foothill Expressway in Palo Alto (Google Map).

• All riders must wear a helmet and should carry a pump, water bottle, a spare inner tube and patch kit. It is good to have a small snack for hunger before the first rest stop.
• Remember, this is a tour, not a race or an endurance event. Choose a route that matches your capability.
• Riders under the age of 14 MUST ride with a responsible adult AND MUST carry the Medical Release Form signed by a parent or guardian.
• It is the rider’s responsibility to bring a bicycle that is in safe operating condition.
• Do not leave bicycles unattended. Western Wheelers cannot be responsible for lost or stolen property.
• Western Wheelers reserves the right to refuse participation to any rider not conforming to the rules.
• Riders of the 100 K Hilly and 112 Mile routes are reminded they should dress in layers. Although the weather may be hot, Skyline and the Coast frequently have fog and drizzle, particularly in the morning. Many of these roads have narrow shoulders; if you are uncomfortable with this, please consider the 50 K route.
• Ride single file where there is any traffic and obey the California Vehicle Code.

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