This ride will probably leave you pretty tired, at least I speak for myself. It’s a beautiful and fun route but the pace will be high. 54 miles, 5.4k elevation, and if that’s not enough for you you can throw in a trip up Soda Springs at the end for another 10 mi and 2k climb (or whatever it is).

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51006327

We’ll regroup a handful of times, probably:
-Warm up on the ride to the lex reservoir, expect the pace to pick up a little at lexington
-regroup OSCH/Summit
-regroup Morrell and Soquel San Jose, careful Morrell is bumpy but fun
-regroup (if need be) Laurel Glen Rd
-regroup, short break at Cycle Sport SV for nutrition, water, bathroom
-Once we hit Bean Creek I expect the race up Bean and Mountain Charlie & Summit to start, regroup at the water spot at the tree farm (Mountain Charlie and OSCH)
-Mikes Bikes

Aidan Roberts and Brian Heritage will be there, so you can expect some hard charges up the climbs and if you can stay with them good for you. I’d love to see some of our other power climbers there (Dan, Vu, Luis, Salvatore, Rachel, Brian Paden are you listening?). Should be hard and fun!

• Tyson Kamp