Sunday September 19, 2021

21-33 miles;  1500 or 2100 feet climbing;  average speed around 10 mph (leisurely, with frequent regroupings)

This ride was cancelled previously – so we will try it again this weekend.

This is a route that includes three Out-And-Back scenic rides on great destination cycling rural roads, each a moderate climb and a return-descent back to Castro Valley.  We do Palomares Road up to where it gets steep then turn around and return, then do Cull Canyon up and back, then Norris Canyon to the top and back.  The three climbs break down as (approx):

• Palomares Road        7 miles     750 feet
• Cull Canyon             3.5miles    700 feet
• Norris Canyon          6 miles     700 feet

If you only do Palomares, it will be 14 miles; if also Cull then 21 miles; if all three then 33 miles.

Start and end at Castro Valley BART.  Meet at 11:00 in front of the main entrance.  Bring water, bars, $$ for optional coffee/food stops. 

RSVP in case air, rain, etc. might cancel the ride.

RIDE LEADER:  Steven Yoder   (510) 394-8684    email: steve@zlcsoftware.com