With Lexington Elementary starting classes this week, we'll gather at the usual Lexington Alma Bridge parking lot.

There are two routes- the longer one climbs Rodeo Gulch while the shorter one cuts off part of Soquel San Jose Road and takes Laurel Glen Road instead, then getting back on the main route. That cuts off almost seven miles and 600 feet of climbing.

Startin g Location: Parking Lot .3 mi past the dam at Lexington Reservoir. There is a $6 fee to park there (Credit/Debit Card). There is also a free dirt area across the street from the parking lot that can handle about 8 cars.

Directions: take the Bear Creek Rd exit off of Hwy 17, go across Hwy 17 and turn left like you were getting on 17. Take Alma Bridge Rd and go .6 mi to the parking lot just past the dam

Start Time: 8:45 for a 9 am departure. Moderate rain cancels.

Distance : 53/46 miles

Elevation : 4900/4400 feet

Lunch : BYOL to eat at Shugart/Siltaner Park in Scotts Valley.

Routes:  Longer- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35435028

Shorter- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56602996

Cue sheets:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35435028/cue_sheet and https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56602996/cue_sheet, respectively

Weather:  https://go.randoplan.com/nIVjQd and https://go.randoplan.com/MZ3zdb

Rider Leader: Mark Huie