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T1: China Camp + Paradise Loop from Mill Valley Multi 47 mi/+2,200' (Helen, Margie)

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  1. TIME:  Meet 8:45AM/Roll 9AM
  2. LOCATION: Mill Valley Bike Circle near Mill Valley Middle School 425 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley.  Ok to park inside the middle school.  Bathrooms inside the SASM Sewerage Agency of Souther Marin
  3. ARRIVAL:  Please be READY by the MEET time to listen to the Ride Leader's introduction, safety brief and any special instructions
  4. SIGN UP:Our rides are open to all.  Non members/visitors are welcome to the 1st ride by registering in advance and signing a liability release online; for the 2nd ride and thereafter it is our club policy to have non-members sign up as a Marin Cyclists club member.
  5. PACE: Social Pace 13.0-14.5 mph/Moderate & Brisk Pace 14.6-17+ mph average speed will be Participant Led/Leaderless for the entire ride including all climbs Legend & Pace Rating    
  6. ROUTE: Route Map  A counter clockwise Paradise Loop first via Seminar, St. Clemente, Redwood Hwy frontage rd, Larkspur bike path, Smart Bikeway, Los Ranchitos, Las Gallinas, Smith Ranch Rd, McGinnis Parkway, clockwise Lap around China Camp, and back to the start via bike path, Tamal Vista Blvd, Meadowsweet and Lomita.  *** There are lots of turns in a few sections of this route, like in downtown San Rafael and bikeway entry/exit points.  Please review the course carefully.  Stay behind the ride leader if you don't know the way.
  7. SUGGESTED REGROUPS: Regroups to be determined by the Ride Leader; likely spots are Blackie's Pasture public restrooms at mile 5.3, Bullhead Flat bathrooms and water mile 33.5 inside China Camp State Park and a short regroup at the San Rafael High School Parking Lot mile 39.

NOT A NO DROP RIDE.  Not a beginner's ride.

Faster and Slower pace riders welcome but should be prepared to provide their own navigation.  If you ride way faster or slower than the main group you will be separated and will likely be riding on your own.  Try to find a small pod who knows the way and stick together.  Please review the route well in advance of the ride.  Download it to your bike computer or print out a cue sheet.  

Date and Time

Saturday, August 22, 2026, 8:45 AM until 1:00 PM

Location

Mill Valley Bike Path Circle (near Mill Valley Middle School)
Mill Valley Bike Path Circle
425 Sycamore Avenue
Mill Valley, CA  94941
USA

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Additional Info

Route Map

Contact(s)

Margie Baer
Ride Leader
4157208469 (p)


Helen Kwong
Co-Lead
4152979845 (p)

Category

Multi Levels

Registration Info

Registration is required
-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
-Respect the ride leader
Registration cancellations will be accepted

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