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Pre-registration for this event is optional, but strongly encouraged.

Wed Feb 21, 2024 1/0/46
Wed Ride - Deb's Diversions: Delta Birding
Leader: Phil Morton     (510) 847-7651
Leader: Pat Greene     (415) 481-5469
Leader: Chris Witt     (415) 200-8193
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
GPC Route: Delta Birding
Start Location: Isleton Main Street

Please pre-register. There is a public parking lot at the ride start in Isleton with a public restroom nearby. Lunch is on the deck at the Cosumnes River Preserve visitor center. Bring lunch or buy at the Subway located just after crossing under Interstate 5 at Thornton Rd near the Chevron station. Historic Locke and Mel's Mocha & Ice Cream at Walnut Grove are worthwhile side adventures, but the main seasonal attraction is the birds: Sand Hill Cranes, and large numbers of geese and other waterbirds--bring binoculars for best viewing. Major birding sites include Staten Island Rd, the marsh across from the Cosumnes Visitor Center, and Desmond/Bruceville Roads. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31833186

Riders who want to spend more time birding, Meet Pat and Chris near the beginning of Staten Island road at 10 for the 25 mile ride. There is a parking lot and seasonal portapotty at this site. If you want to start at Staten Island, please register for the ride, and e-mail Pat before the ride to coordinate, since cell phone service may be sketchy out there for some of us. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38563999

WEATHER: WATCH FOR UPDATES. Right now the Weather Underground forecast 13-15% pops with 0 qpf. NOAA is not quite so optimistic. Fog forecast is minimal. Temperatures similar bay area rides, but dress in warmer layers than the temp indicates to be comfortable standing around looking at birds. Also, bring rain protection.

UPDATE:

Weather update: Forecast is not perfect, but it's pretty good: PoPs 4-13 %; qpf 0.01; temp ~55-60°F; wind ~6mph SW-W. Bring a rain jacket just in case.

Reminder: If you want to meet at Staten Island, please email or text Pat

ROAD UPDATE: Franklin Road is closed to auto traffic after Desmond, but Google Maps indicates that it is open to bikes. It is also possible to ride Desmond to Bruceville to Twin Cities.

WEATHER: Marginally worse: POPs now 20-25 %. qpf, wind, and temp unchanged.

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