91 mi, 5 LM, 11,344 ft; Old Santa Cruz Hwy,Summit,Felton-Empire,Smith Grade,Bonny Doon,Empire Grade Upper,Hwy 236,Bear Creek

Ride Start: Upper parking lot of the Lexington Elementary School in Los Gatos. Today is supposed to get to 93 d. in the shade, well over 103 d. in the sun, and even worse on the back side of Hamilton. So we will have to do our Summer Fitness Route in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Even though this is only 11K+ feet, it almost seems tougher than our Mt. Ham DRT. If you are still thirsty for more punishment at the end of the ride, you can still pick up Black, Montevina, Aldercroft, or any of the goats in the area. Jennifer will lead the faster cyclists in front. Melanie will lead from behind. The Death Ride is 4 weeks away, so stay strong, people, stay strong! Start location: Lexington Elementary School, Los Gatos, CA [Route/Map]