142 mi, 6 M, 17400 ft; Soda Springs,Black,Hwy 236 Upper,Big Basin/little Basin,Jamison Creek,Swanton,Empire Grade Lower,Empire Grade Middle,Alba,Zayante

A nice leisurely Sunday ride to get ready for Alta Alpina! Start at Lexington School, a quick ride up Soda Springs then back to the start to refill water/food and we're off to the cooler side of the mountain. Up and down again and again and again. Tacos at mile 68, 500 CA-1 Box 408, Davenport, CA 95017, fruit/pastry at mile 81, 25 Swanton Rd, Davenport, CA 95017, and sandwich/salad (beer?) at mile 105, 6256 CA-9, Felton, CA 95018, More up and down again and again. Hopefully finishing by sunset 8:30, but it's a long day, so bring lights just in case. Start location: 19700 Old Santa Cruz Highway, Los Gatos, CA 95033 [Route Link]