30 mi, 3 M, 2200 ft; Almaden Maze

** START 10:00AM **

Significantly Modified Twist&Shout Almaden Maze ride V2.2 has many more twists and climbs. Adding Nikulina Ct., Eagle Ridge, Eagle Valley Ct. Plus an option to climb a section of Scenic Vista to View Oak from the top of Via Santa Teresa. (Note: RideWithGPS shows 2200Ft, exported to Garmin it's 3000ft!)

Meet at 9:45 to sign in for a 10:00 departure near the restrooms and bocce ball courts at Almaden Lake Park.

Friday's hammerfest ride includes short, steep ascents (15%+ gradients) on Paso Los Cerritos, Wooded Lake Dr, Rimrock Dr, Queensbridge/Mockingbird and Via Santa Teresa.

The ride will be led at a Moderate pace with regroups at hilltops. All paces and bike types are welcome.

Join us for post-ride refreshments at Smoke Eaters in Almaden Ranch from about 12:30 to 2pm. Start location: 64QH+MX8 San Jose, California [Route/Map]