Ride is on for tomorrow; 8 a.m. start at Gold River. I plan to be there by 7:30 if some want to leave a bit early. Yes, it’s going to warm up so bring plenty of water and dress accordingly. Good news is both routes mostly take shady trails on the way out. Short route return is also mostly on the trail. Long return allows several options and we may decide to use the short return if it’s too hot; there are also options to avoid a couple climbs. Last 10 miles of long route are also on the trail and should be shady.
FYI we rode today and were back by 11:15. I also realized that if you take it easy, you can stay cooler!!
By the way, we will have a SURPRISE GUEST joining us at the coffee stop!!
Short route is out and back mostly on Humbug/Willow Creek Trail.
Long route tackles some (optional) hills after the coffee stop.
I will sweep the long route.
michele
Short: Posh Bagel 1A: 29 Mi, 700 ft ascent; https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37678821
Long: Posh Bagel 1B; 38.3, 1670 ft ascent: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56010810