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Petaluma, The Long and Short of It-54mi/44mi Multi (Susan N, Margie)***AQI Alert, Pickett Fire***
About this event
***AQI Alert. Wildfire season is upon us and can run through late October to November. We are monitoring the predicted AQI of the Pickett Fire in Calistoga. If it's greater than 100 during the ride window the ride will be cancelled by 7AM Saturday***
Time: Meet 9:15AM/Roll 9:30AM
Location: Walnut Park, E Street Side, Petaluma CA. Map. Bathrooms on E Street side. Please mind the parking restrictions on the signage.
Pace: Social w/ Ride Leader Susan Nawbary, Moderate Pace w/ Margie Baer or Brisk Pace (Leaderless) Legend & Pace Rating
Route: 44 miles/+2,300' vertical feet Route Map and 54 miles +3,122' Route Map
Lunch Spot: Lombardi's 3413 Petaluma N Blvd, Petaluma 94952
Caution: Could be a hot day out. Please bring at least 2 tall bottles of liquids and enough onboard snacks and bike food. We will be riding through rural areas where stores, public bathrooms and water sources are far apart. Please make sure your bike is in excellent maintenance.
Description: 2 rolling route options starting in Walnut Park Petaluma, full of short climbs between 150'-300'.
Social Pace 44 miles/+2,300' will be led by Susan Nawbary. NOT A NO DROP RIDE and not a beginners' ride. Clockwise Loop via Chileno Valley, gun Range, Carmody Rd, Roblar out to Cotati for a potty break at mile 30.3, then lunch at Lombardi's BBQ at mile 38.5 and 6 miles of backroads back to the start. If you don't know the way please make it a point to follow the ride leader and ride at the group's pace. If you ride much faster or slower than the Leader's pace you will end up riding on your own.
Moderate Pace 54 miles/+3,122 with Margie Baer or Brisk Pace same route Leaderless longer course ventures out to West Marin, Valley Ford and Bloomfield, Spring Hill Road plus a little jaunt north for lunch at Lombardi's and back to the start via Petaluma S. Blvd. Please download the route. If you opt to modify or ride at a faster or slower pace you will be separated from the main group. Review the route and find a buddy to ride with you. NOT A NO DROP RIDE, not a beginner's ride. **Suggested restroom and water stop at mile 29 Valley Ford Market, water stop at Two Rock Church mile 40.8 and Lombardi's Lunch Stop mile 51.4
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-All riders must register to ride, members and non-members
-20% or more chance of rain at noon cancels the ride
-Must wear a helmet
-Please make sure your bike is in good maintenance
-Bring spare tube(s), mini pump/C02, or tubeless repair kit as necessary
-Day time running lights are highly recommended
-Please obey all traffic rules
-Share the road, ride as far to the right as practicable
-Please download the route to your bike computer or print out a route sheet
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