⚠️The ride is subject to Alto Velo's Ride Rules and all participants must sign an annual waiver.⚠️

It’s been a looooong time since the Saturday ride went up Bohlman, so no better time than a crisp fall morning to do it. We will start by going down foothill and through Stevens Creek Reservoir, stopping for water/bathrooms just before hopping over Mt. Eden and going down into Saratoga. If the group is up for it, we may choose to go up Redwood Gulch instead to get more Highway 9 descending time. Our time in Saratoga will be short, as we will immediately climb up Bolhman, with an optional On Orbit detour for the extra brave. A short gravel section will follow to connect us to the stunning Montevina descent. People tend to have no issues road biking this, but since gravel is now my personality I am bringing my gravel bike. We will then scoot around Lexington reservoir and climb the beautiful Old Santa Cruz highway and descend Bear Creek to get back to another brief gravel section connecting us to Los Gatos for a water/bathroom stop, and coffee/pastries if the group so desires before a lovely foothill paceline back home. Looking forward to exploring some new roads with you all! Please note the 8am meet time :)

Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/3398526226863930744

Summary: ~68 miles/6.4k feet

Start: Summit Bikes Palo Alto

Time: Meet 8am, leave 8:10am, 9/6/25

Ride etiquette: https://www.altovelo.org/ride-rules

Ride Leader: Wil Gibb